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Attractions & Activities in Southern England


Attractions and Activities in Southern England, such as Dinosaur Museum and LEGOLAND are listed below. Southern England has an array of activities and cultural attractions on offer, ranging from the famous university town of Oxford to coastal Bournemouth. With many historical buildings and museums throughout the region, there is something to please everyone.



 
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Dinosaur Museum

Dinosaur Museum  

Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset

Britain's original Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an... more

LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND  

Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire

At LEGOLAND Windsor there´s a whole new land for summer 2007 - Land of the Vikings - and at it´s heart the biggest, wildest, wettest ride in the park, Vikings´ River Splash!... more

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre  

Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset

This internationally-acclaimed ape rescue centre, is set within 65 acres of beautiful Dorset woodland. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a... more

Shanklin Chine

Shanklin Chine  

12 Pomona Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Shanklin Chine is a world famous gorge that drops 150ft from the cliff to sea level. A deeply shaded path winds down to the shore where there are over 150 plants and mosses to... more

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral  

Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire

Winchester Cathedral offers a wealth of beauty, from its outstanding architecture to the deep emotions stirred by its choral music – a wonderful heritage that belongs to us... more

Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle  

The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset

Corfe Castle guarded the route through the Purbeck Hills, the dramatic ruins stand on a natural hill. The first castle was built of wood and later rebuilt in stone by William... more

Wellington Country Park

Wellington Country Park  

Riseley, Reading, Berkshire

Wellington Country Park: Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands, there are adventure play areas, toddler's area, sand pits, slides, miniature railway (£1 extra), nature trail... more

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo  

Whipsnade, Bedfordshire

Enjoy an epic day out at the UK’s biggest zoo. Set in 600 acres of panoramic scenery and rolling Chiltern Hills, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a group adventure on an altogether... more

Hatfield House

Hatfield House  

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Hatfield House - Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.... more

Oceanarium

Oceanarium  

Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset

The Oceanarium, Bournemouth takes you on a spectacular underwater adventure. Come face to face with stunning sharks, curious rare green sea turtles and brightly coloured... more

Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World

Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World  

Ower, Romsey, Hampshire

Paultons Family Theme Park offers a great family day out with over 60 different attractions and rides included in the price, Paultons is also home of Peppa Pig World - The... more

Bowood House & Gardens

Bowood House & Gardens  

Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire

Bowood has been home to the Lansdowne family since 1754. Lying within 'Capability' Brown's glorious parklands, Bowood perfectly captures a bygone age encompassing a woodland... more

Owl & Monkey Haven

Owl & Monkey Haven  

Five Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport, Isle of Wight

The Owl and monkey Haven is the Islands Newest Award Winning Attraction. It has been created to provide a safe and happy environment for primates and birds of Prey who find... more

Rosemary Vineyard

Rosemary Vineyard  

Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight

Rosemary Vineyard is one of the largest British vineyards covering 30 acres. The vineyard is ideally placed to make the most of the islands mild climate. The wine produced on... more

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park  

Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset

“Play More, Learn More, Experience and Explore” Farmer Palmer’s is designed for children aged 0-8 years and their families. Our visitor’s journey through a safe... more

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens  

Burford, Oxfordshire

Take a break on animal adventure at the Cotswold Wildlife Park! Encounter Anteaters, peer at Giraffes, roar at the Lions or waddle like a Penguin, in over 160 acres of... more

Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway  

Station House, Swanage, Dorset

The award-winning Swanage Railway is Dorset´s premier preserved steam railway. It currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the... more

Moors Valley Country Park

Moors Valley Country Park  

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset

Moors Valley Country Park covers 750 acres in the valley of the Moors River. There is so much to do, a steam railway, 18 hole golf course, walks and cycle trails.... more

Longleat House

Longleat House  

Warminster, Wiltshire

Nestling within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne, is one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. On... more

Terracotta Warriors Museum

Terracotta Warriors Museum  

High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset

The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is host an exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of... more

Paradise Wildlife

Paradise Wildlife  

White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

At Paradise Wildlife Park you can see an extensive range of animals, including lions, tigers, zebra, monkeys and camels. The Park has many new attractions including the... more

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard  

Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire

A trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, is a must when visiting Southern England. The Historic Dockyard is the leading attraction on the South Coast and is home to the world... more

Woburn Abbey

Woburn Abbey  

Woburn, Bedfordshire

Woburn Abbey has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for almost 450 years. It houses one of the most important private art collections that includes work by Van Dyck,... more

Farmer Gow´s

Farmer Gow´s  

Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Farmer Gow´s, the much loved open farm in Oxfordshire, looks forward to welcoming you. Friendly, fun and a real ´hands on´ experience, Farmer Gow´s is a great place for a... more

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Tutankhamun Exhibition  

High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world´s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber filled with its treasures,... more

Luton Indoor Market

Luton Indoor Market  

Market Hall, The Mall Shopping Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire

Luton Indoor Market offers real variety for the curious shopper. If you are tired of the same old high street shopping experience, Luton Indoor Market will bring a smile to... more

Bucklebury Farm Park

Bucklebury Farm Park  

Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire

Bucklebury Farm Park: Berkshires Best kept Secret! Over 70 acres of parkland in which to see deer in their natural habitat, take the free tractor and trailor ride to see them... more

Stonehenge Monument

Stonehenge Monument  

Amesbury, Wiltshire

Stonehenge is a Bronze Age monument is so old that no one knows how old it is or how it was built. Specialist tours can be arrange on request.... more

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral  

33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salisbury Cathedral: Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain´s finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight... more

Weymouth Sea Life Park (Weymouth)

Weymouth Sea Life Park (Weymouth)  

Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset

Weymouth SEA LIFE Park is a full day of fun for the whole family. Explore our outdoor and indoor features; Discover some amazing creatures; and spend hours on our 5 kids rides... more

Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park  

Woburn Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire

Enjoy a Safari Adventure at Woburn Safari Park and the beauty of wild animals close up! Tour the Reserves in your own car and experience the thrill of being alongside white... more

Abbotsbury Swannery

Abbotsbury Swannery  

Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury, Dorset

Abbotsbury Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks during the 1040s. It is the only place in the world that you can walk through a colony of nesting Mute Swans. At 12:00... more

Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot Railway Centre  

Didcot, Oxfordshire

Didcot Railway Centre is home to a collection of over twenty Great Western Railway steam locomotives based in the original engine shed or under restoration in the locomotive... more

Blackgang Chine

Blackgang Chine  

Blackgang, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Blackgang Chine has been enjoyed by generations of families for over 160 years! With eccentric attractions such as a full size cowboy town and talking litter bins, it also has... more

Farmer Giles Farmstead

Farmer Giles Farmstead  

Teffont, Salisbury, Wiltshire

At the Farmer Giles Farmstead, see the animals in their natural habitat and learn about farming from the past through to the present day. Outdoor activities include bottle... more

Bucklers Hard Village

Bucklers Hard Village  

Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire

Bucklers Hard Village: On the banks of the Beaulieu River you will find the peaceful haven of Buckler’s Hard. Originally called ‘Montagu Town’, Buckler’s Hard developed as a... more

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway  

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village: ALL PROFITS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY. Be a GIANT in this minature wonderland where nobody grows up. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village depicts... more

The New Forest Wildlife Park

The New Forest Wildlife Park  

Deerleap LaneAshurst, Southampton, Hampshire

Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this beautiful park, set in 25 acres of unspoilt woodland in the lovely New Forest. Get up close to the Sika, fallow and roe deer that roam... more

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse  

Ascot, Berkshire

Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, excellence and a truly memorable day out. The highlight of the year is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry... more

Newbury Racecourse PLC

Newbury Racecourse PLC  

Newbury, Berkshire

Perhaps the biggest testament to how good a racecourse Newbury is comes with the news that it has been voted Racecourse of the Year five times in a row – no other has come... more

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle  

Windsor, Berkshire

Windsor Castle, one of three official residences of The Queen, has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years and not only is it the largest inhabited castle in the world... more

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Shepreth Wildlife Park  

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire

The multi award-winning Shepreth Wildlife Park, set in natural grounds, is home to tigers, mountain lion, otters, monkeys, reptiles, birds of prey, and even creepy crawlies!... more

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace  

Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, was built between 1705 and 1722. It is an English Baroque masterpiece,... more

The Needles Park

The Needles Park  

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

The Needles Park is the Isle of Wight´s premier visitor attraction and is situated at Alum Bay overlooking the Island´s most famous landmark, The Needles Rocks and Lighthouse.... more

Marwell Wildlife

Marwell Wildlife  

Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire

Marwell Wildlife is home to over 170 different species of animals and is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife. During the height of season there are many events and... more

Dinosaur Isle

Dinosaur Isle  

Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight

Dinosaur Isle is Britain´s first purpose built dinosaur museum and visitor attraction. The large collection of dinosaurs and other fossils originated in 1819 and is one of the... more

Swiss Garden

Swiss Garden  

Shuttleworth Mansion, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Swiss Garden is a late Regency garden created by Lord Ongley in the 1820s. It is a unique example of English gardening with many exotic structures.... more



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