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Attractions and Activities in or near Bath, such as Jane Austen Centre and Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations are listed below. Bath is surrounded by some of England's most stunning countryside. This unique city has hot springs, Roman Baths, a beautiful abbey and a stunning Georgian stone crescent. An unforgettable place to visit located just over a 100 miles west of London.
Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay Street, Bath 0.4 miles away
Jane Austen is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath´s many famous residents and visitors. The Centre is a new permanent exhibition, which tells the story of Jane´s Bath experience and has been created with the guidance of local members of... more
Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations
Bath Aqua Glass, 105/107 Walcot Street, Bath 0.5 miles away
Glassblowing Demonstrations at Bath Aqua Glass offer the opportunity to see our skilled glassblowers at work using traditional techniques to make our beautiful ranges of freeblown glassware (no moulds are used). Our glassware takes inspiration from... more
Avon Valley Railway
Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol 6.0 miles away
The Avon Valley Railway offers steam-hauled trips through the River Avon valley close to Bristol and Bath. Oh, but this is more than just a train ride through the south west. This is nostalgia writ large, so expect to find a once neglected Midland... more
At-Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 11.3 miles away
Learn everything from why water flushes down a loo to how the human brain functions (they’ve a real one on display) at the hugely entertaining and interactive At Bristol science centre on the city’s waterside. From biting on straws to hear music... more
SS Great Britain
Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol 11.6 miles away
It still seems amazing that the glorious ss Great Britain, now looming regally over Bristol's Great Western Dock where she was built back in 1843, was once left to rot in a Falkland Islands port before making a treacherous 8,000 mile journey back... more
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton, Bristol 12.6 miles away
From the aquarium to the Zona Brazil via the monkey jungle and meercats, Bristol’s vast array of species is enough to keep you busy all day, never mind all the other attractions at this Clifton tourist spot. Look out for Kamal and Shiva the Asiatic... more
Longleat House
Warminster 13.9 miles away
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
East Somerset Railway
Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet 14.3 miles away
The East Somerset Railway runs through the Mendip Hills on a 5-mile round trip. Steam trains run from March to October, plus Santa Specials and there is a varied programme of events. Slow the pace of life with a trip at the East Somerset Railway.... more
Bowood House & Gardens
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 14.6 miles away
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
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells 16.9 miles away
Wells Cathedral began as a holy place, taking its name from the springs in what are now the Bishop´s Palace grounds. The first church was built near the wells in 705 and the present Cathedral building was begun in 1180. It is one of the most... more
Wookey Hole Attractions and Hotel
Wookey Hole, Wells 17.0 miles away
I took the kids (eight and five) to Wookey Hole some months ago and they still talk about it to this day. The undoubted highlight was the dark and gloomy tour of the 50,000-year-old caves (with their secret river and encrusted caverns), where a... more
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Cheddar Caves & Gorge
Cheddar 18.7 miles away
Cheddar Gorge is the sort of place that when you see foreign visitors touring around it, you feel sort of proud to be British. To the uninitiated, this famous tourist spot is a three-mile long gorge which was created by numerous Ice Age meltwaters... more
Glastonbury Abbey
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury 22.2 miles away
The beautiful ruins of Glastonbury Abbey attracts visitors from all over the world, join them and step through time with our wide range of events. From March to October, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of medieval living, when the... more
Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow 23.1 miles away
One of only three racecourses in Wales, Chepstow proudly hosts the country’s most prestigious race, the Welsh National, run just after Christmas, the centrepiece of its best day’s racing of the year. Chepstow’s location – just across the Severn... more
Farmer Giles Farmstead
Teffont, Salisbury 24.9 miles away
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
Stonehenge Monument
Amesbury 26.9 miles away
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
SeaQuarium
Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare 26.9 miles away
The SeaQuarium is located on the promenade sea front in Weston Super Mare - close encounters with our colourful creatures!Come along and see some of the weirdest, most fascinating and deadliest animals on the planet all in one incredible family... more
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell, Coleford 29.2 miles away
Clearwell Caves are now a working mining museum where visitors can see impressive caverns with geological and mining displays. Iron ore from the Caves has been used over many centuries to make tools, weapons and machinery. Some forms of the iron ore... more
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close, Salisbury 32.6 miles away
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
World of Boats
Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 34.9 miles away
Sitting beside the Doctor Who Experience on Cardiff Bay’s swanked-up Discovery Quay, The World of Boats is a bit of a mecca for anyone with a penchant for life at sea. It has the UK's largest collection of historic vessels and explains the evolution... more
Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 35.2 miles away
Techniquest - the UK´s most family friendly science centre with more than 150 hands-on exhibits and puzzles, Science Theatre, Planetarium, Discovery Room, Laboratory and The Hub.... more
The International Centre for Birds of Prey
Boulsdon House, Newent 37.2 miles away
The International Centre for Birds of Prey: Described by one visitor recently as a Hidden Gem of a place, the Centre houses over 250 birds of prey, eagles, hawks, owls, vultures, kites, buzzards and falcons. There are three superb flying... more
Farmer Gow´s
Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon 37.3 miles away
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
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton 38.4 miles away
Often described as a definitive English garden, Hestercombe Gardens is a gorgeous mix of three centuries of design and the result is a glorious site that welcomes walkers (and their dogs) all year round. The landscape garden is Georgian, the work of... more
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Cheltenham Racecourse
Prestbury Park, Cheltenham 39.4 miles away
Considered the home of National Hunt racing, the racecourse enjoys a scenic location in a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds, and the quality of the racing matches that setting. No other race meeting in the world gets the build-up the Cheltenham... more
Kennet Horse Boat Company
1 Holt Road, Kintbury, Hungerford 39.8 miles away
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
Three Choirs Vineyard
Newent 40.1 miles away
Three Choirs is a friendly way to discover how healthy vines and classic wines have once again taken root in England after an absence of nearly 900 years. We invite you to stroll among 70 acres of carefully cultivated vines, where we nurture... more
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
Burford 40.9 miles away
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
Moors Valley Country Park
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood 42.7 miles away
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
Westons Cider Visitor Centre
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury 43.0 miles away
Join a tour around Westons Cider Visitor Centre, and hear how cider is produced, from the planting of the orchards to the moment cider is poured into a glass. Stroll through the Henry Weston Courtyard Garden and into the Bottle Museum Tea Rooms. With... more
Tewkesbury Abbey
Abbey Office, Church Street, Tewkesbury 43.1 miles away
You really shouldn’t go to picture-pretty Tewkesbury without a little stroll around the 12th century abbey. Tewkesbury Abbey has lots of things to boast about (it has the highest Norman tower in the country, its Romanesque beauty much praised by... more
Birdland Park & Gardens
Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham 43.4 miles away
The only spot in the England where you can sit and watch the irresistibly cute King Penguins, Birdland near Bourton-on-the-Water is home to 500 birds, from flamingos, pelicans and cranes to waterfowl , hornbills, toucans and ibis. You’ve seven acres... more
Cotswold Farm Park
Guiting Power, Cheltenham 44.3 miles away
Cotswold Farm Park offers a total countryside experience for everyone. It was founded in 1971 by Joe Henson in order to help protect some of our rare and valuable historic breeds. Today, with over 50 flocks and herds of rare breed farm animals,... more
Newbury Racecourse PLC
Newbury 45.5 miles away
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
Terracotta Warriors Museum
High East Street, Dorchester 46.0 miles away
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
Tutankhamun Exhibition
High West Street, Dorchester 46.1 miles away
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
Dinosaur Museum
Icen Way, Dorchester 46.1 miles away
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
Paultons Family Theme Park | Home of Peppa Pig World
Ower, Ower, Romsey 46.1 miles away
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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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Railway Station, Toddington 46.1 miles away
For nostalgia fans, railway buffs and, well, anyone who loves whistling through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, a trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway makes a grand day out. The 24-mile round trip from Cheltenham Racecourse to... more
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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham Road, Organford, Poole 46.2 miles away
“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
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Longhorns, Wareham 47.5 miles away
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
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford 49.0 miles away
There has been a place of worship on the site of Hereford Cathedral since the eighth century so its little surprise that this soaring Romanesque cathedral is soaked in history and a fascinating place to visit. Built in the early 12th century, the... more
West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station, Warren Road, Minehead 49.2 miles away
The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery as the train gently rolls back the years on its journey through the Quantock Hills and along the Exmoor... more
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Hereford Cider Museum
21 Ryelands Street, Hereford 49.3 miles away
Set in an old cider-making factory, the Hereford Cider Museum immerses you in the art of creating this historic thirst-quencher. You’ll learn how apples were milled, pressed and fermented on your tour which takes you through the champagne cider... more
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Cotswold Falconry Centre
Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh 49.7 miles away
Cotswold Falconry Centre houses up to a 130 birds at any one time. There are daily flying displays where you can get close to the birds. In the breeding aviaries you can see owls, vultures and many more.... more
Broadway Tower
Middle Hill, Broadway 50.0 miles away
For pretty much unrivalled views across The Cotswolds, head to Capability Brown’s wonderful folly tower which stands 312 metres above sea level. This lofty Worcestershire attraction makes a great starting off point for a hike through the gorgeous... more
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury, Reading 50.2 miles away
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
Winchester Cathedral
Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester 50.3 miles away
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
Oceanarium
Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth 50.4 miles away
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
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