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Attractions & Activities Cardiff
Attractions and Activities in or near Cardiff, such as Techniquest and World of Boats are listed below. The city of Cardiff is located on the banks of the River Taff and is a busy maritime and university city. Explore the Castle or visit one of the museums or parks. Boasting an array of shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 1.2 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
World of Boats
Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 1.5 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
SeaQuarium
Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare 12.7 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
Cheddar Caves & Gorge
Cheddar 22.3 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
West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station, Warren Road, Minehead 22.6 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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Bristol Zoo Gardens
Clifton, Bristol 23.9 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
Chepstow Racecourse
Chepstow 23.9 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
Margam Country Park
Margam, Port Talbot 24.3 miles away
850 acres of Parkland which include 12th century monastry ruins, 12th century church, 18th century orangery, 19th century country house. Largest collection of deer in Wales, 30 acres of refurbished gardens. New for 2002 - light railway attraction.... more
SS Great Britain
Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol 24.6 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
At-Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 24.9 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
Wookey Hole Attractions and Hotel
Wookey Hole, Wells 27.8 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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Wells Cathedral
Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells 29.4 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
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton 29.7 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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Glastonbury Abbey
Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury 30.3 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
Avon Valley Railway
Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol 30.4 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
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell, Coleford 31.6 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
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
Plas y Ffynnon, Cambrian Way, Brecon 33.3 miles away
Whether it’s a day rambling along the banks of The River Usk, bird watching, caving, cycling or sitting quietly with a rod and a bucket of bait as you wait to land the big one, the Brecon Beacons National Park is the ideal place to do it. Guided... more
Plantasia
Parc Tawe, Swansea 34.3 miles away
Plantasia is a unique hot-house garden with unusual and exotic plants and animals. There is a tropical area, like a tropical rain forest, an arid area that shows what is is like for plants in the desert. In the Bird House, Parakeets and lorikeets fly... more
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor House, Dulverton 34.3 miles away
Once visited, never forgotten – Exmoor National Park. And so much to see and do! Exmoor National Park is the place to explore and discover; somewhere where you’ll have a truly memorable experience. There’s something for everyone – for amblers and... more
Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay Street, Bath 35.6 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 35.7 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
Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple 35.9 miles away
Originally opened in 1898 and built to a gauge of one foot eleven and a half inches (600mm), and closed in 1935 - what you can see now at Woody Bay is the first phase in rebuilding one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways;... more
East Somerset Railway
Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet 36.2 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
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe 40.8 miles away
Come and see Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park the home of the only full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a pair of vicious interacting Meglosaurs, a Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus ´the Spitting Dinosaur´. Watch out you may get wet!... more
Heart of Wales of Line Form
32 Hendre Road, Llangennech, Llanelli 41.9 miles away
If you are travelling along the Heart of Wales of Line Form for the first time, you will be impressed. Seasoned travellers will need no reminding of the rugged beauty, tranquil villages and picturesque Victorian spa towns that are dotted along one of... more
Diggerland
Verbeer Manor, Cullompton 42.4 miles away
Diggerland - The Ultimate Adventure Park experience Where children ride and drive full size diggers, with over 18 rides to enjoy. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with the dirt... more
Quince Honey Farm
North Road, South Molton 42.5 miles away
The world famous Quince Honey Farm allows close up viewing of these wild and wonderful creatures in the unique indoor apiary. The glass booths show working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle. View the complete... more
Watermouth Castle & Theme Park
42.6 miles away
Watermouth Castle & Theme Park overlooks the picturesque Watermouth Cove. There is something for all the family from Gnomeland, Adventureland, Castle Treasures, Dungeon Labyrinth and much more.... more
National Wetlands Centre
Penclacwydd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli 42.8 miles away
The National Wetland Centre Wales, near Llanelli, is run by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), a leading UK conservation organization, saving wetlands for wildlife and people across the world. Founded in 1946 by the naturalist and artist, the late... more
Longleat House
Warminster 43.7 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
Keypitts Quads
Keypitts Farm, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe 43.9 miles away
Keypitts, originally a working farm, now offers a variety of activities. There is Quad Biking, Horse Riding, Paintballing and 4 x 4 Driving. Set in a valley with 200 acres of woodland with brooks and ponds that adds excitement to many of the... more
Hereford Cider Museum
21 Ryelands Street, Hereford 44.4 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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The International Centre for Birds of Prey
Boulsdon House, Newent 44.4 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
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford 44.5 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
Westons Cider Visitor Centre
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury 45.7 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
Three Choirs Vineyard
Newent 46.6 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
Bowood House & Gardens
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 49.2 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
Chase Distillery
Rosemaund Farm, Hereford 50.6 miles away
The spirit of Herefordshire Home to the World’s Number One Vodka as voted for in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2010. This summer we are offering exclusive tours around our distillery here in the heart of rural Herefordshire. This... more
Seaton Tramway
Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton 53.7 miles away
Seaton Tramway operates a three mile route through East Devon´s glorious Axe Valley between Seaton and the small village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves giving... more
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Beer Quarry Caves
Beer 53.9 miles away
It beggars belief but an amazing 24 cathedrals were created using individuals stones that were quarried by hand from Beer Quarry. That is an awful lot of hard work underground for thousands of quarrymen over the years. No surprise, then, that the... more
The Donkey Sanctuary
Sidmouth 54.0 miles away
Where else in the world but animal-mad Britain would you come across such a soft-hearted attraction as the Donkey Sanctuary just outside Sidmouth? Visitors return time and again to wander through fields and fields of donkeys who will live out their... more
Crealy Great Adventure
Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary 54.3 miles away
Welcome to the kingdom of Crealy Great Adventure Park! Enter the land of Devon’s Crealy and ride the BIG six! Fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland and meet the cutest creatures. With huge rides, masses of... more
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter 54.4 miles away
Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more
Dartington Crystal
Linden Close, Great Torrington 55.3 miles away
Dartington Crystal is internationally famous for beautiful, handmade, contemporary glassware and is dedicated to innovative designs. See first hand how the crystal is hand crafted with skill and care, each piece is a true original. Individually made... more
The Big Sheep
Abbotsham, Bideford 56.1 miles away
We promise you, you will not get round everything at the Big Sheep in one day. The out and out highlight of my visit was the drop dead hilarious sheep races on which tiny woollen sheep are tied to the backs of real life sheep who then complete a... more
Tewkesbury Abbey
Abbey Office, Church Street, Tewkesbury 56.3 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
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton 56.4 miles away
Bicton Park is a magical blend of 18th century tranquillity and modern-day facilities for all the family. There is a miniature village, large climbing camp, a nature trail, maze, mini golf and a children´s football pitch. A tour of the 63 acre park,... more
Farmer Giles Farmstead
Teffont, Salisbury 56.6 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
Cheltenham Racecourse
Prestbury Park, Cheltenham 56.6 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
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