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Attractions & Activities in Southern England
Attractions and Activities in Southern England, such as ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Abbotsbury Swannery 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.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade
There’re loads of reasons to be wild about ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Home to more than 2500 species, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade, can get you close to some of the world’s hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals. Set on 600 acres, in the rolling... more
Abbotsbury Swannery
Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury
This is the only place in the world where you can wander through the middle of a colony of nesting Mute Swans – and the gorgeous Dorset coast backdrop makes it all the more special. Abbotsbury Swannery was actually set up by Benedictine Monks back... more
Farmer Gow´s
Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon
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 family day out. The farm´s speciality is its ´Meet the Animals´, held daily at... more
Newbury Racecourse PLC
Newbury
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 close to matching that accolade. The key to Newbury’s popularity is that it... more
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury, Reading
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 at close quarters and even hand feed the tamer members of the herd. Ponies,... more
Owl & Monkey Haven
Five Acres Farm, Staplers Road, Newport (Gwent)
Owl & Monkey Haven: Gold Award Winners - Best Small Attraction of the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011. The Islands newest multi-award winning sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of rescued primates and birds of prey. The tranquil... more
Bekonscot Model Village & Railway
Warwick Road, Beaconsfield
From the tiny octogenarians playing bowls to the diddy zoo penguins and frantically busy hay bailers, Bekonscott Model Village is a delight to visit. The Buckinghamshire attraction, which donates all its profits to charity, recreates rural life in... more
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham Road, Organford, Poole
“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 environment, with clean and well maintained play equipment. With both outdoor and... more
Swanage Railway
Station House, Station Approach, Swanage
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 beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle. We run an... more
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Ascot Racecourse
Ascot
Everyone’s heard of Ascot, not least because the TV news can’t resist showing footage of those elaborate hats sported by the ladies each summer. Royal Ascot in June is, undoubtedly, the highlight of the year for this Berkshire attraction but there... more
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Burford
Closer to Wildlife! Enjoy a relaxing day out in beautiful surrounding at the Cotswold Wildlife Park, with over 260 animal species in 160 acres of spacious Parkland. Stroll up our New Giraffe Walkway and get eye-to-eye with these amazing creatures.... more
Luton Indoor Market
Market Hall, The Mall Shopping Centre, Luton
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 your face, with a great mix of world cultures in both food and clothing. ... more
Paradise Wildlife
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne
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 amazing On Safari Adventure Golf, The Angkor Reptile Temple, Tiger Falls, Gold... more
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. Every year, nearly half a million people visit to view these jagged chalk... more
Paultons Family Theme Park | Home of Peppa Pig World
Ower, Ower, Romsey
If your children range in age from small toddlers to thrill-seeking teens, this is an excellent attraction to visit as the fact that Peppa Pig World is incorporated means there are rides to suit everyone. From the Raging River Ride Log Flume to... more
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Bucklers Hard Village
Maritime Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu
It’s hard to believe that three ships that fought at Trafalgar with Lord Nelson were built in the idyllic little New Forest hamlet of Buckler’s Hard. But this now peaceful riverside tourist spot, now focused around a maritime museum, was once a hub... more
Bowood House & Gardens
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne
Bowood House and Gardens has been the ancestral home of the Lansdowne family since 1754 and its awesomely beautiful grounds have been transformed into an excellent Wiltshire attraction, for adults and children in equal measure. Grown-ups can absorb... more
Shepreth Wildlife Park
Station Road, Shepreth, Royston
Ever stroked a cockroach or hand-fed a lemur? Take the kids along to Shepreth Wildlife Park in East Anglia to meet a whole host of animals, reptiles and creepy crawlies. Down at Big Cat House you can come face to face with the tigers (and if you are... more
Kennet Horse Boat Company
1 Holt Road, Kintbury, Hungerford
The Kennet Horse Boat Company offers the opportunity to take a great day out whilst appreciating the beauty of the Berkshire countryside, either by the meandering motor barge or the the sedate horse drawn barge. The public trips last between one and... more
Hatfield House
Hatfield
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. Home of the Cecil family for 400 years, the house is steeped in Elizabethan... more
Rosemary Vineyard
Smallbrook Lane, Ryde
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 site is from grapes grown on the estate. A peaceful setting to relax and... more
Bicester Village
50 Pingle Drive, Bicester
Shoppers, stand to attention! Prepare for sheer retail nirvana at Bicester Village, a glorious mecca to bargain brand shopping in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. We are talking 130 shops, including the likes of Anya Hindmarch, Ferragamo,... more
Blackgang Chine
Blackgang, Ventnor
There’s a lovely history to Blackgang Chine, the Isle of Wight’s famous attraction that celebrates its 170th birthday in 2013. Started by entrepreneur Alexander Dabell seeking to make his fortune, it began life as a ravine filled with pretty paths... more
Moors Valley Country Park
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood
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
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Anyone interested in life on the high seas at the peak of British naval prowess should hotfoot it to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. From treading the boards of Nelson’s glorious flagship the HMS Victory to learning that sailors washed (yes, washed)... more
Winchester Cathedral
Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester
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 all. For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this... more
Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe, Wareham
We defy you to stand high on the hill alongside Corfe Castle, look across the surrounding Purbeck countryside and not feel a whiff of pride at just how lovely the British rural landscape can be. Discover the rich history that is imbued into the ruins... more
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close, Salisbury
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 acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the... more
Wellington Country Park
Odiham Road, Riseley
Across 350 acres of parkland, Wellington Country Park has an absolute mass of things to do for kids up to about the age of ten. With an adventure playground, toddler area, sandpits, slides, miniature railways, animal farm, petting barn, maze,... more
Farmer Giles Farmstead
Teffont, Salisbury
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 feeding the lambs, grooming the donkeys, tractor & trailer rides and an... more
Woburn Abbey
Woburn
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, Gainsborough, Reynolds and Velazquez, and 21 views of Venice by Canaletto can be seen... more
Marwell Wildlife
Colden Common, Winchester
What sets Marwell Wildlife apart from many other zoos are its lovely grounds which are just perfect picnicking territory come the warmer months. Surrounding the Grade I listed Marwell Hall (where Henry VIII is reputed to have married Jane Seymour),... more
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot
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 works, together with Great Western carriages and wagons. There is a typical... more
Shanklin Chine
12 Pomona Road, Shanklin
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 see.... more
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Park, Woburn
We defy your kids not to be helpless with laughter at the antics of the curious monkeys who clamber over your car as you five-mile-an-hour it around the park (watch that aerial) although my highlight was the lion’s enclosure in which my husband... more
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Dinosaur Museum
Icen Way, Dorchester
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 exciting hands-on experience. Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant... more
Stonehenge Monument
Amesbury
OK, so we know this is a Bronze Age monument and it’s pretty old (it was completed about 3,500 years ago) but, that aside, no one really knows much about the graceful, beautiful standing stones in Wiltshire that have attracted so much attention over... more
The New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton
The New Forest Wildlife Park: Enjoy a wildlife adventure in this lovely 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 freely throughout the park and watch the excitable... more
Tutankhamun Exhibition
High West Street, Dorchester
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, and witness Howard Carter raising the golden coffins in the burial chamber.... more
Oceanarium
Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth
The award-winning Oceanarium, Bournemouth takes you on a spectacular underwater adventure. Come face to face with stunning sharks, curious rare green sea turtles and brightly coloured clownfish, to menacing piranhas, venomous lionfish and the weirdly... more
Longleat House
Warminster
It’s hard to know where to start with Longleat – there are literally dozens and dozens of attractions to get through, from feeding giraffes in the African Village to cruising past the lions on the safari drive to hand feeding the deer to getting lost... more
Terracotta Warriors Museum
High East Street, Dorchester
The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is host to an exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of warriors, which have been specially created in China by the conservation... more
Windsor Castle
Windsor
The largest inhabited castle in the world with its battlements looming over the town, Windsor Castle is a simply fabulous day out. Totally geared up for kids, there’s a free family audio tour that really brings the castle to life plus activity trails... more
Weymouth SEA LIFE Park & Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth
Dive into Weymouth Sea Life Park where a whopping 1,000 sea creatures await your gaze including penguins, seals, otters, turtles, seahorses and crocodiles. There are naturally-themed indoor and outdoor features such as the underwater walk-through... more
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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longhorns, Wareham
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 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 permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary... more
Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown
If ever there was a great attraction to take dinosaur-mad children and adults alike, its Dinosaur Isle on the Isle of Wight. Designed in the shape of a giant pterodactyl, its vast collection of 1000-plus fossils were first brought together when 19th... more
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxford
It’s a mark of how much there is to see and do at Blenheim that many locals in Woodstock and around buy annual passes so that they can return time and time again. The palace, an 18th century English Baroque confection of a building, is simply stuffed... more
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