Peak: 15
Jul 2006 - 3 Sep 2006
Off Peak: 1 Jan 2006 - 14 Jul 2006
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4 Sep 2006 - 31 Mar 2007
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The Spinnaker Tower Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 3TT Telephone: +44 (0)23 9285 7520 Fax: +44 (0)23 9285 7539 http://www.spinnakertower.co.uk |
Not since the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera
House or the London Eye has a new tall structure attracted such
attention. Elegant, sculptural and awe-inspiring, the Spinnaker Tower is
a new national icon. Soaring 170 metres (557 feet) into the sky above the historic harbour of Portsmouth, gateway to the English Channel, the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth's newest attraction is now open to view and the views are outstanding. The sensation is amazing. Glide to the top in style in the panoramic lift (the Panoramic lift is not being operated at present) Or take the high speed internal lift. Step out onto View Deck 1 and you step right into the best view in the country. On a clear day you can see for 23 miles or more. Dare you "Walk on Air"? See if you dare cross the glass floor, the largest in Europe. On View Deck 2 see the modern view or watch history unfold on the unique Time Telescopes, where you can watch the Mary Rose or H.M.S. Victory sailing by. Feel the wind in your hair on the "Crow's Nest". On the top deck, you are exposed to the elements. |
Opening times vary throughout the
year. Visit the Spinnaker Tower website for up to date opening times |
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Chester Zoo Upton-by-Chester Chester CH2 1LH Tel: 01244 380 280 Fax: 01244 371 273 Chester Zoo Website |
Founded in 1934 by George Mottershead, Chester Zoo is the largest & finest zoological gardens in Britain, 2 miles north of Chester. Set in 110 acres of landscaped gardens, it houses many rare and endangered creatures in its wide collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The Zoo's chimp island is home to crowds of chimpanzees, the penguin pool has an underwater viewing gallery and the Elephant House is the largest in Britain. Many other attractions including Monorail & waterbus. |
The Zoo is open all year round from 10.00am except
Christmas Day & Boxing Day, however
in adverse weather
conditions the zoo may close earlier than the stated time
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Chislehurst Caves Old Hill Chislehurst Kent BR7 5NB Phone (020) 8467 3264 Fax (020) 8295 0407 www.chislehurstcaves.co.uk |
Chislehurst Caves are a labyrinth of dark mysterious passageways which have been hewn by hand from the chalk, deep beneath Chislehurst in Kent. There are over 20 miles of caverns and passageways, dug over a period of 8000 years. The vast complex of caves are a maze of ancient mines originally carved out in the search for flint and chalk. They are divided into three main sections, Saxon, Druid and Roman |
The Caves are open from
Wednesday to Sunday and the 45 minute guided tours start hourly. The
first tour is at 10am and the last at 4pm. During local school and Bank Holidays (except Christmas and New Year) we are open every day |
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The Dinosaur Museum Icen Way Dorchester Dorset United Kingdom 01305 269880 http://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com/ |
The Dinosaur Museum is said to be one of Britain’s top hands-on attractions and it is absolutely unique. The world of dinosaurs comes alive in a way that visitors of all ages will marvel at. They have actual fossils, skeletons and life-size reconstructions combined with audio/visual and hands-on displays to inform and entertain. A visit to this great award winning museum is a total experience and fun for all the family. There’s lots to see and do. It is also a "World Heritage" museum, with facilities for school and educational visits |
Open Daily: Easter to October 9.30 - 17.30 November - March 10.00 - 16.30 |
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The Tutankhamun Exhibition Dorchester Dorset Tel: 01305 269 571 - Inside UK or (+44) 1305 269571 - Abroad http://www.tutankhamun-exhibition.co.uk/ |
A spectacular re-creation of
Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed
exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television
throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian
shop including books.
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Open all year,
daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm (November-March Weekdays 9.30am - 5.00pm) (Weekends 10.00am - 5.00pm) Closed 24-26 December |
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Alnwick Castle The Estate Offices Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NQ 01665 510777 01665 511100 (24 Hour Information) http://www.alnwickcastle.com/ |
To many people, their first sight of this
glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history
lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise it as a
film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket
to Blackadder. But today Alnwick Castle is very much a living
castle, at the heart of thriving estates and businesses; and is still
the home of the Percys, Earls and
Dukes of Northumberland which it has been since 1309. The earliest mention of Alnwick Castle in the history books appears soon after 1096 when Yves de Vescy became baron of Alnwick and erected the earliest parts of the Castle. The Castle was first restored by the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick in the early 1300's and portions of this restoration remain today, including the Abbot's Tower, the Middle Gateway and the Constable's Tower. |
Open Daily 2nd April to 28th October 2007 10.00AM to 6.00PM State Rooms 11.00AM to 5.00PM (Last admission 4.30PM) |
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Paultons Park Ower Near Romsey Hampshire SO51 6AL 02380 8144442 02380 813025 (Fax) http://www.paultonspark.co.uk/ |
Paultons Family Theme Park in Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest, offers a great family day out with over 50 different attractions and rides included in the price. The variety of things to see and do includes thrilling and gentle rides, dinosaurs, museums, animated shows, play areas, exotic birds and other fun activities for all ages in garden settings | Click here to see opening times |
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Weald & Downland Open Air
Museum Singleton Near Chichester West Sussex PO18 0EU United Kingdom (0)+44 1243 811363 (0)+44 1243 811475 (Fax) http://www.wealddown.co.uk/ |
The leading museum of historic
buildings in England. Designated by the Government for its
outstanding collections of national importance.
Winner of the Museum
of the Year, Community Museum of the Year and national awards for
interpretation and education. Set in 50 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside is a very special place to wander amongst a fascinating collection of nearly 50 historic buildings dating from the 13th to the 19th century, many with period gardens, together with farm animals, woodland walks and a picturesque lake. Rescued from destruction, the buildings have been carefully dismantled, conserved and rebuilt to their original form and bring to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industries of the last 500 years. Wander through these exhibits at your leisure - a majestic timber framed farmhouse from Kent; a striking market hall from Hampshire; a Victorian school; a medieval shop; carpenters, plumbers and brickmakers workshops; barns; a granary and a tread wheel from the South Downs. Many of the interiors have been furnished, recreating the way the buildings were used by their owners centuries ago: seven historic gardens show the herbs, vegetables and flowers grown to meet the needs of rural households from medieval to Victorian times. See bread, pottage and sweetmeats being prepared in the working Tudor kitchen, you may even be invited to sample the results! Pause at the working water mill where stone ground flour is produced daily, experience a recreated Tudor farm, enjoy a picnic by the millpond or a walk in the woods. Delight in the company of our rare and traditional breeds of farm livestock - working horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. See traditional farming in action and heavy horses at work. Demonstrators regularly show their skills and everyone you meet will be happy to talk about how people lived and worked. Discover the skills of the early carpenters, find out about traditional building techniques and learn how we help to conserve rural crafts. Hens peck in the straw, woolly faced sheep chew the downland grass and Shire horses work in the fields. Enjoy the rhythm of the traditional countryside and unspoilt landscape. For a complete contrast visit the Downland Gridshell, the Museum's workshop and store for supporting collections - in an amazing award-winning architectural tour de force, the first timber gridshell in Britain. (Tours daily at 1.30pm.) Children will enjoy the freedom to roam in safety and gain hands-on experience of the Museums buildings, gardens and animals. |
1 April 2006 - 31 October 2006 Open daily from 10.30am to 6.00pm, last admissions 5.00pm. 1 November 2006 - 22 December 2006 Open daily from 10.30am to 4.00pm, last admissions 3.00pm.
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Berkeley Castle (Home to the Berkeley family since 1153) in Gloucestershire www.joust.info
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The Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast The Great Hall, Berkeley Castle. Thursday December 14th 2006 Celebrate Christmas in true noble mediaeval style this year at Berkeley Castle with the Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast. Taking place on Thursday December 14th in the spectacular setting of the Great Hall at Berkeley Castle, the Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast is a fully authentic mediaeval banquet fit for a King! Join master bowman and ace raconteur William of Berkeley, the feuding mediaeval Lord Berkeley and his arch enemy Lord Talbot, Joust jester Devil Stick Peat and the Mediaeval Fortune Tellers for a merry evening of mediaeval mayhem and a feast of the highest standards which caters for the traditional palate and also for those who have vowed not to eat meat. The Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast is an unprecedented opportunity to experience a mouth-watering, authentic gastronomic experience in the most sumptuous and unique of settings. With all the dishes cooked to original recipes using locally sourced ingredients, the Feast is prepared by one of the UK’s leading chefs - Rob Rees MBE. Rob is a consultant, demonstrator, food columnist, writer and chef and he is frequently featured locally and internationally promoting the UK and its food culture throughout the globe. Consulting for Rob on the Joust Christmas Gourmet Feasts is historical food expert Caroline Yeldham. Over the last 14 years Caroline has focused on mediaeval and Tudor cookery and since 2001 she has been involved as a consultant for dinners for the International Mediaeval Congress in Leeds – Europe’s largest annual gathering of mediaevalists. The setting for the Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast is utterly unique and quite simply the most appropriate venue for a mediaeval banquet imaginable. Steeped in a vibrant and colourful history, the Great Hall at Berkeley has entertained Kings & Queens and the great & the good of England for centuries. In 1215 the Barons of the West Country met in the Great Hall on their way to the signing of the Magna Carta and The Hall has played host to Kings Richard II, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Francis Drake. The Great Hall has witness triumphant armies returning from famous battles including Agincourt, Crecy, and Nibley Green while England’s last ever court jester met his untimely demise when he tumbled from the minstrels’ gallery. Early booking is highly recommended for this exclusive and unique experience, as places are strictly limited to 120. There is the opportunity to enter into the true spirit of the occasion with the on-site costume hire. EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY! The Joust Christmas Gourmet Feast – Ample Free Parking |
8:00pm, Thursday 14th
December 2006 (You need to book early as places are strictly limited to 120 only) |
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The Original London
Sightseeing Tour Jews Row London SW18 1TB UK +44 (0)20 8877 1722 +44 (0)20 8877 1968 (Fax) http://www.theoriginaltour.com/home/ |
The Original London Transport Sightseeing
Tour was the first sightseeing tour of its kind in London, formally
introduced by London Transport as ‘Service J’ on 11th June 1951, when
thousands of visitors descended on the capital for the Festival of
Britain. It was described at the time as a non-stop circular tour of
London operating with double-decker buses from Buckingham Palace Road,
South Kensington Station and Bloombsbury Place. Today the Original Tour is the essential introduction to London. You can experience ALL the magical sights and sounds of London in the comfortable and secure environment of a modern open top London double decker bus. |
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British Airways London Eye Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB +44 (0)870 5000 600 |
The British Airways London Eye offers a unique opportunity to view all of London from the biggest observation wheel in the world. Spectacular views of the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The London Eye offers a unique timed admission booking system. All passengers must have a timed ticket with boarding time before they fly. |
Winter: October - May:
10.00am - 8.00pm
daily
Summer: June - September
10.00am - 9.00pm
dailyExceptions: Annual maintenance: (3 - 8 January inclusive) Closed Christmas Day Closed The London Eye County Hall ticket office open's at 9.30am each morning. |
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The Cutty Sark Greenwich Pier King William Walk Greenwich London SE10 9BG Telephone: 0208 858 3445 Fax: 0208 853 3589 |
Since her official opening in 1957 by HM The
Queen, Cutty Sark has been visited by over 15 million people from all
over the world. Now, 134 years after her launch (long since
outliving her life expectancy of just 30 years), she is still a
beautiful vessel, delighting her visitors. Take a tour of her decks and
find out about the urgent need for restoration to save the world's sole
surviving tea clipper for future generations. It’s 1880 and the Cutty Sark’s Captain has just jumped overboard, you’re 1000 miles from home and there is a 100ft wave in front of you. Now, what do you do? Actually, you’re in Maritime Greenwich overlooking the River Thames, holding the wheel of the fastest tea clipper ever built; The Cutty Sark. The Cutty Sark has delighted generations of visitors since her opening in 1957. Visiting this historic and atmospheric ship is an unforgettable experience for all ages. |
10am-5pm 7 days a week,
including all bank holidays. Last admission 4.30pm. The Cutty Sark
is open all year except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing day.
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Chessington World of
Adventures Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE Tel: 01372-999004 |
Chessington has gone magical this summer
with a whole host of new rides. Hocus Pocus Hall is one of the new breed, a magical 4-D experience that's home to a wacky wizard and mischievous goblins, where magical mayhem is brought to life. Then there's Vampire, a world-first ride that has passengers' legs suspended, dangling and swinging free. Other highlights include the challenge of Tomb Blaster, the majesty of the Trail of Kings, and the foam-ball firing frenzy of Beano comic anti-hero Dennis the Menace's Madhouse. |
Open March-November (Phone for details of times) |
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Cotswold Wildlife Park Burford, Oxford, OX18 4JW Telephone: 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk |
Cotswold Wildlife Park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the public since 1970. The Park is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates, from Ants to White Rhinos and Bats to big Cats. Every year, over 350,000 people visit the Park and enjoy the exotic animals and gardens in the spacious and peaceful Cotswold surroundings. |
The Park is open everyday
throughout the year (except 25th December) from 10am |
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Wilton House The Estate Office Wilton Salisbury SP2 0BJ Tel: 01722 746720 or 01722 746729 (24 hour Information Line) Fax: 01722 744447 www.wiltonhouse.co.uk e-mail: tourism@wiltonhouse.com |
Unwrap over 450 years of history at Wilton
House, where you will experience living history at its very best. Take time to uncover it's secrets as you wander through it's magnificent rooms, marvel at its architecture, soak in it's fine paintings or be swept off your feet by it's spectacular gardens. Wilton House is one of the Treasure Houses of England. You can be sure the house, it's grounds, adventure playground and restaurant will promise an exciting and memorable day out. |
Open daily March - October 10.30am - 5.30pm Last admission 4.30pm |
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Renishaw Hall On the eastern-most foothill of the Pennines, overlooking the Rother Valley and about 7 miles from Sheffield and Chesterfield 3 miles from exit 30 of the M1. There is ample free parking. Regular bus services run from Chesterfield, Sheffield, Mansfield with onward bus and rail connections |
Renishaw Hall has been the home of the Sitwell family for over 350 years. In 1625 George Sitwell built a small H-shaped manor house to which his descendent Sitwell Sitwell, later first baronet, made vast additions in the Georgian period, also the stables and various follies in and around the park. The beautiful Italianate garden, park and lake were the creation of the eccentric Sir George Sitwell, grandfather of the present owner. |
The Gardens, Museum and
Gallery Café are open 10.30am - 4.30pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays and Bank Holidays from Thursday April 3rd to Sun 28th September
2003. |
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The National Forest Company Enterprise Glade, Bath Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbys, DE12 6BD Tel: 01283 551211 Fax: 01283 552844 www.nationalforest.org enquiries@nationalforest.org |
The National Forest Company was established
in April 1995 to oversee the creation of a new forest for the nation -
The National Forest. In the very heart of England. The National Forest covers 200 square miles of the English Midlands spanning parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire and incorporates the towns of Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and Swadlincote. Each year a guide to The National Forest is produced which details many of the woodlands and various other attractions, both old new, which may be visited. Already, The National Forest offers a tremendous amount of leisure opportunities - The Forest has something for everyone! Copies of the guide are available from the Company offices, Tourist Information Centres (TICs) and visitor centres in the area. If you wish to extend your visit to The National Forest, local TICs will provide details on places to stay overnight. |
There is always something open and always something to see and do, all year round in The National Forest |
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Parham House and
Gardens |
Elizabethan House and Gardens Parham Park is the family home of Lady Emma and Mr James Barnard
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31st March – 31st
October
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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Tangmere Chichester West Sussex PO20 6ES 01243 775223 01243 789490 (Fax) www.tangmere-museum.org.uk admin@tangmere-museum.org.uk
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The Museum was opened in 1982 with exhibits depicting 70
years of military aviation in Sussex, with special emphasis on the RAF
at Tangmere and the air war over southern England from 1939 to 1945. The
Museum has an intimate atmosphere lacking in many other museums of this
kind; perhaps this is due to the enthusiasm of the volunteers who run
the museum - many of whom were wartime RAF pilots, navigators and ground crew. The Museum is signposted from the A27, three miles east of Chichester, West Sussex, England. |
Daily 10.00am to 4.30pm - February &
November
10.00am to 5.30pm - 1st March to the end of October (last admission 1 hour before closing time) There is free parking, a souvenir shop, cafeteria, grassed picnic area, memorial garden and facilities for the disabled. |
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Escot Park Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1LU 01404 822188 01404 822903 (Fax) www.escot-devon.co.uk e-mail: info@escot-devon.co.uk
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Enjoy the natural historical gardens and fantasy woodland which surround the ancestral home of the Kennaway family. Here in 220 acres of parkland you’ll find an ark-full of animals with paths, trails and vistas, and everywhere beautiful flowers in their seasons, shrubs and magnificent champion trees. See the birds of prey, otters, red squirrels and wild boar, get lost in their amazing 4,000 beech-tree maze and try your hand at the Escot letterboxing challenge. The Coach House Restaurant serves coffees (cappuccino, latte etc.), home-cooked lunches; cream teas and mouth-watering home-made cakes and desserts. Visit their Pet & Aquatic centre where you can find one of the most extensive collections of tropical and pond fish in the West Country plus an excellent range of pets to buy including birds, hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs and expert advice on how to care for them. The House of Marbles shop stocks a comprehensive range of all the games toys puzzles and pastimes, presents for men and women and children of all ages for which House of Marbles has become so well known. Escot is just off the A30, between Exeter and Honiton at Fairmile just follow the brown tourist signs. |
Open daily from 10am
except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Current admission prices: Adult £5.50, Children (3-15yrs)/Senior Citizens £4.00, Children under 3yrs FREE, Dogs on a lead 50p. |
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City of Portsmouth Preserved
Transport Depot ( C.P.P.T.D.) 48-54 Broad St. Old Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2JE 023 9281 8223 (on open days only) www.cpptd.co.uk |
C.P.P.T.D. is a constituent of the Working Omnibus Museum Project Ltd. (a registered educational charity and is registered as a museum with the Museums and Charities Commission.) Set in the attractive 'tourist' area of Old Portsmouth, the Depot houses a collection of 'vintage' buses, trolleybus, tramcar, and others, from operators of the south of England. The museum has regular open days throughout the year, when visitors can ride on a selection of the buses on routes around Portsmouth and Southsea. Admission to the museum is by voluntary donation and bus rides are free. The museum is run by volunteers and is financed almost solely by donations from visitors. |
The owners of the buildings, the Portsmouth City Council, are selling them for redevelopment and the C.P.P.T.D. has to move out. The vehicles are being temporarily housed elsewhere and the C.P.P.T.D. hopes to be back somewhere in Portsmouth in soon. Meanwhile please check the C.P.P.T.D. website for updates |
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EXPLOSION The Museum of Naval Firepower Priddy's Hard Gosport Hampshire PO12 4LE 023 92 505600 023 92 505605 (Fax) 023 92 505678 (24hr Info. Line) www.explosion.org.uk
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A brand new attraction for all the family, this exciting £3.5 million museum has been funded by the Millennium Commission as part of the renaissance of Portsmouth Harbour Millennium Scheme. All kinds of armaments, including small arms, cannon and guns, shells and munitions, torpedoes and modern missiles. Interactive multimedia displays and audio visual shows, buildings which were a secret for 200 years. Also magnificent views across Portsmouth Harbour. Waterside Coffee shop, serving drinks and snacks. |
Every day throughout the year, except
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. 10am to 5.30pm - April to October. 10am to 4.30pm - November to March Allow 2 to 3 hours for your visit |
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The Hollycombe Steam Collection Iron Hill Liphook Hampshire GU30 7LP 01428 724900 01428 723682 (Fax) www.hollycombe.co.uk Email: hollycombe@talk21.com |
Hollycombe is a unique collection
of working steam powered attractions providing fun and entertainment
for the whole family. The centrepiece is a complete Edwardian
Fairground where you can experience all the fun of the fair from the
1870's; from the gentle "Golden Gallopers" to the first
"White Knuckle" rides.
The fun continues as you experience our three steam railways, and traction engine rides. Other attractions include period farming demonstrations, farm animals, sawmill and spectacular gardens. All Rides Free!! The entrance price includes unlimited free rides on all fairground rides, the railways and traction engine.
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Every Sunday and Bank Holiday from
1st April to 14th October plus daily openings in the school summer
holidays from 22nd July to 27th August.
Hollycombe is open to the public from 12:00 noon until 5:00pm. All rides operate from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
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The Eden Project Bodelva St Austell Cornwall PL24 2SG 01726 811911 01726 811912 (Fax) www.edenproject.com A Millennium Commission Lottery Project |
Called the eighth wonder of the
world, this was one of the worlds biggest construction sites and is
now the worlds largest Greenhouses.
A 50 metre deep crater has become home to thousands of important and beautiful plants. Three of the world's climate zones ("Biomes") have been chosen for interpretation: The Humid Tropics (Rainforests and Oceanic Islands) and The Warm Temperate regions (the Mediterranean, South Africa & California) are contained within the two giant conservatories that have already captured the public imagination. The third, or "Roofless Biome", is our own Temperate zone that thrives on the climatic advantages that Cornwall has to offer. Here, a fabulous range of plants from the India to Chile rub shoulders with the much loved native flora of Cornwall, the Atlantic rainforests, and many of the more familiar crops that have shaped our lives.
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Every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day. 10am–6pm (Last entry 5pm) |
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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Longthorns Wareham Dorset BH20 6HH 01929 462537 1929 405414 www.monkeyworld.co.uk apes@monkeyworld.org
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Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 40 acres of sanctuary for over 100 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim and Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. |
DAILY 10:00am TO 5:00pm ( 6:00pm JULY AND AUGUST) LAST ADMISSION 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING
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Longleat House and Safari Park |
One of the UK's first and still one
of it's best Safari Parks and Stately Homes. (Home of the 7th Marquess
of Bath) ALSO INCLUDED IN YOUR VISIT TO LONGLEAT The Life and Times of Henry Lord Bath Museum, Thynn Family Bygones Exhibition, Needlecraft Centre and Shop, Maze of Love, Sun Maze, Lunar Labyrinth, Pets Cemetery, Scale Model of Longleat House, The Victorian Kitchens, Lady Bath's Shop, Dolls House Emporium, Castle Meadow and Noah's Ark Gift Shops, Cellar Cafe, Kiosks, Longleat Restaurant and Pub, Fast Food Outlets and the 'Pleasure Walk.' |
Longleat House
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Leonardslee
Gardens |
In this peaceful 240-acre valley there are spectacular views from the extensive walks round the Seven Lakes. Watch the Wildfowl, Wallabies & Deer. Don’t miss the Bonsai, the Loder family collection of Victorian Motorcars (1895-1900), and the new exhibition - "Behind the Doll’s House". Browse round the Gift Shop and lots of Plants for sale. There’s plenty to see at Leonardslee! |
1 April - 31
October.
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| Bentley
Wildfowl & Motor Museum Halland Lewes East Sussex BN8 5AF 01825 840573 01825 841322 (Fax) Email:barrysutherland @pavilion.co.uk www.bentley.org.uk |
Wildfowl
Reserve Woodland Walk Motor Museum Gardens and Grounds House Gift Shop (including Guild of Sussex Craftsmen) Picnic Area Children’s Adventure Area Licensed Tea Rooms Education Centre (Available for functions, family parties etc.) |
SUMMER Daily from 20 March to 31 October 10.30 am - 4.30 pm (last admissions) 5.00 pm in July and August HOUSE 12 noon from 1 April to 31 October WINTER Weekends only 10.30 am - 4 pm (last admissions) HOUSE CLOSED Estate closed throughout December & January AMPLE FREE PARKING - Dogs allowed in parking field only
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| Compton
Acre Gardens Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset England BH13 7ES 01202 700778 01202 707537 (Fax) www.comptonacres.co.uk Email: info@comptonacres.co.uk group@comptonacres.co.uk sales@comptonacres.co.uk
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Compton
Acres invites you to escape to ten different worlds. Ten
individual Gardens in one, set in ten acres with spectacular views over
Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills. Roman,
English, Italian, Egyptian, Canadian, Indian, Spanish, Scottish,
Japanese and Memory gardens all painstakingly and authentically
recreated. A memorable experience. |
The Compton Acres Gardens are open to the public every day, including Sundays, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm from 1st March to the end of October. Last admission 5.45pm. Garden Centre open throughout the year. Wheelchairs available. Free parking for cars and coaches. Motorhomes welcomed. |
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Wookey Hole Caves Wells Somerset BA5 1BB 01749 67224 (Katie Smith) www.wookey.co.uk
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Britain's most spectacular show caves and home to the legendary 'Witch of Wookey', Victorian Paper mill with handmade papermaking, old 'penny pier' arcade and the magical mirror maze. |
All
Year Round except 17th to 25th December inclusive. 10am to 5pm |
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Bluebell Railway Sheffield Park Station East Sussex TN22 3QL 01825 723777 www.bluebell-railway.co.uk |
The famous restored steam railway with all sorts of attractions, including steam train driving and firing courses cream teas and children's birthday parties. | Various times and dates depending on season. Ring for details |
| Birdworld The Bird Park & Garden Holt Pound Farnham Surrey GU10 4LD 01420 22140 www.birdworld.co.uk |
Children's
Farm Aquarium Garden Centre Play Areas Picnic Sites Restaurant Gift Shop
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All
Year Round but various times depending on season |
| The
Donnington Collection Castle Donnington Leicestershire 01332 811027 |
Grand
Prix Motor Racing McLaren, Williams F1, Ferrari, Lotus, Tyrell etc. 125 Vehicles. Cafeteria. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| The
Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford Somerset 01963 440804 |
Ferrari,
Lamborghini, Porsche and Jaguar Cars, old and new. (This is the home of
the Haynes Workshop Manuals) 250+ Vehicles. Cafeteria. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
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Brooklands Museum Weybridge Surrey 01932 857381 |
The
motor racing history of the Brooklands Circuit, including buildings,
cars and aircraft, restored to pre-war condition. The circuit is still used regularly for owner's club meets, rallies and motor sport. 30+ Vehicles Restaurant. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| The
Lakeland Motor Museum Grange-over-Sands Cumbria 01539 558509 |
Located
at Holker Hall and mainly dedicated to the record breaking events of the
great Sir Donald Campbell, plus other motoring and non-motoring
attractions. 40 Vehicles. Restaurant. Gift Shop. |
March |
| The
National Motor Museum Beaulieu Hampshire 01590 612345 |
The
biggest, most comprehensive and probably the best known Motor Museum in
the Country. Too many exhibits to mention. Also superb Stately
Home, Abbey and Gardens. Also the most expensive. 200+ Vehicles. Restaurants. Gift Shops. |
All Year Round |
| The
Cotswold Motor Museum Bourton-on-Water Gloucestershire 01451 821255 |
A
small but very popular Motor Museum. In very picturesque Cotswold
countryside. 28 Vehicles. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| Cars
of the Stars Keswick Cumbria 01768 773757 |
Famous
Vehicles, e.g. Batmobile, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, James Bond Aston
Martin, Back to the Future DeLorean, in stage sets. 22 Vehicles. Gift Shop. |
March to October |
| Glasgow
Museum of Transport Glasgow 0141 221 9600 |
The
history of all forms of transport from Scotland. Very popular because it is free. 60 Vehicles. Cafeteria. No Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| British
Motor Industry Heritage Museum Gaydon Warwick West Midlands 01926 641188 |
The
largest collection of British built cars in the country, including one
of every Rover ever made. (The whole complex is funded by Rover) 200+ Vehicles. Cafeteria. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| The
Tank Museum Bovington Dorset 01929 405096 |
A
museum of armoured vehicles of all kinds, including a Rolls Royce with a
gun turret, a Ford Model T troop carrier. Restaurant. 300+ vehicles. Cafeteria. Gift Shop. |
All Year Round |
| White
Scar Cave Ingleton North Yorkshire LA6 3AW 015242 41244 015242 41700 www.wscave.co.uk |
The
80-minute guided tour of White Scar Cave covers one mile, and includes
one of the largest caverns in the country, discovered by a student in
1923.White Scar Cave is 1½ miles from Ingleton
on the B6255 road to Hawes. Tarmac car park at the cave entrance, a café & picnic area, lavatories and cave shop. |
The
cave is open from 10am every day. The last tour starts at 5.30pm. |
| The
Watercress Line The Railway Station Alresford Hampshire SO24 9JG 01962 733810 01962 735448 (Fax) 01962 734866 (Talking Timetable) www.watercressline.co.uk
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Hampshire's Steam Railway. A step back in time. The home of the famous 'Thomas the Tank Engine' and many others | All
Year Round
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