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Attractions and Activities in or near Glastonbury, such as Glastonbury Abbey and Wells Cathedral are listed below. Glastonbury town lies at the heart of Somerset and is of huge historical and archaeological importance. Probably best known for its myths and legends regarding Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur. With celebrated ruins of its ancient abbey church and of course the Glastonbury Festival. With some beautiful countryside ideal for walkers, cyclists or just for relaxing.

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Glastonbury Abbey

Abbey Gatehouse, Magdelene Street, Glastonbury 0.1 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

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Wells Cathedral

Cathedral Offices Chain Gate, Cathedral Green, Wells 5.3 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

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Wookey Hole Attractions and Hotel

Wookey Hole, Wells 5.8 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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Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Cheddar 9.6 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

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East Somerset Railway

Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet 10.6 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

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Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton 17.3 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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SeaQuarium

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare 17.7 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

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Longleat House

Warminster 19.2 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

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SS Great Britain

Great Western Dock, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol 21.4 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

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At-Bristol

Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 21.5 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

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Avon Valley Railway

Bitton Station Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol 22.2 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

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Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton, Bristol 22.2 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

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Jane Austen Centre

40 Gay Street, Bath 22.4 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

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Bath Aqua Glass - Glassblowing Demonstrations

Bath Aqua Glass, 105/107 Walcot Street, Bath 22.6 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

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World of Boats

Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 28.9 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

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Techniquest

Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 29.3 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

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Farmer Giles Farmstead

Teffont, Salisbury 30.5 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

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Tutankhamun Exhibition

High West Street, Dorchester 32.2 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

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

High East Street, Dorchester 32.3 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

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Dinosaur Museum

Icen Way, Dorchester 32.3 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

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West Somerset Railway

The Railway Station, Warren Road, Minehead 32.9 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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Seaton Tramway

Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton 34.1 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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Diggerland

Verbeer Manor, Cullompton 34.3 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

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Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow 34.3 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

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Abbotsbury Swannery

Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury 35.0 miles away

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

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Beer Quarry Caves

Beer 35.4 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

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Bowood House & Gardens

Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 35.5 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

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Exmoor National Park

Exmoor House, Dulverton 37.0 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

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The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth 37.3 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

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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

Longhorns, Wareham 37.8 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

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Weymouth SEA LIFE Park & Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower

Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth 37.9 miles away

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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Stonehenge Monument

Amesbury 38.6 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

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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Wareham Road, Organford, Poole 39.5 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

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Salisbury Cathedral

33 The Close, Salisbury 40.2 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

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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton 42.1 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

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Moors Valley Country Park

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood 42.8 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

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Crealy Great Adventure

Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary 43.0 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

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Clearwell Caves

Clearwell, Coleford 43.4 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

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Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe, Wareham 45.3 miles away

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

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Exeter Cathedral

1 The Cloisters, Exeter 46.0 miles away

Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more

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World of Country Life

Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth 46.1 miles away

World of Country Life gives you value for money, a great day out for all the family come rain or shine. Kids, adults and grandparents will all enjoy a full day of memorable experiences. Why not take a walk back in time down Memory Lane and explore... more

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Oceanarium

Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth 47.0 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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Stuart Line Cruises

5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth 47.6 miles away

Stuart Line Cruise offer a wide variety of cruises for an enjoyable day out all year round. These include river and bird watching cruises, sea cruises, carnival Cruises, BBQ Cruises, Red Arrows cruises, Santa & firework cruises. There are also day... more

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Quince Honey Farm

North Road, South Molton 49.4 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

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Swanage Railway

Station House, Station Approach, Swanage 49.5 miles away

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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Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple 50.8 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

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Prinknash Abbey

Cranham, Gloucester 52.2 miles away

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Margam Country Park

Margam, Port Talbot 52.4 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

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Paultons Family Theme Park | Home of Peppa Pig World

Ower, Ower, Romsey 52.5 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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The International Centre for Birds of Prey

Boulsdon House, Newent 54.7 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

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