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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Milford, Lifton 21.0 miles away
In addition to a large collection of Steam, Agriculture and bygones the Centre now hosts the historic collection of the Fairground Heritage Trust including a collection of operating fairground rides from the early 20th Century.... more
Morwellham Heritage Centre
Morwellham Quay, Tavistock 30.9 miles away
Morwellham Heritage Centre: The greatest copper port in Queen Victoria´s empire lies 23 miles inland. The Tamar ketch ´Garlandstone´ is moored at the quay; original cottages, shops and hostelry. 1860s costumed staff welcome visitors and host guided... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey 32.0 miles away
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre. The Guild houses a spacious Gallery, large craft shop and The Terrace Cafe with rooftop seating - all housed in the Grade II Riverside Mill overlooking Dartmoor.
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Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn Courtyard, Bolventor, Launceston 32.8 miles away
Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn is set in one of the most breathtaking locations in Cornwall. Built in 1750 as a coaching inn and used by travellers crossing Bodmin Moor some of which were smuggling brandy and tea into the UK!, this was... more
World of Country Life
Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth 40.7 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
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay 42.1 miles away
There’s something undeniably enjoyable about wondering through flower-decked gardens and admiring the handiwork of a team of people who have recreated every aspect of life around you – but in miniature. At Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay you’ll... more
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton 46.4 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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Plantasia
Parc Tawe, Swansea 47.1 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
Beer Quarry Caves
Beer 47.9 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 Eden Project
Bodelva, St Austell 48.7 miles away
You won’t come across another attraction like this in the UK – think giant space-age halved golf ball-like biomes looming out of impeccably landscaped gardens – right in the middle of nowhere. What started out as one man’s dream to convert a china... more
Kidzworld
Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell 49.4 miles away
Let’s face it, it sometimes rains in Cornwall. And when it does, you will be very glad indeed of places like Kidzworld near St Austell, where children can safely run wild around the various attractions while you sip tea in the café. The site offers a... more
Seaton Tramway
Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton 49.8 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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The Old Harbourmasters Office
Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown 50.6 miles away
Need a quiet, beautiful place to hang out, chill with the family or do absolutely nothing? The Old Harbour Master’s Office overlooking moody and atmospheric Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall provides the perfect spot. This little home away from home is... more
Caldey Island
Tenby 53.1 miles away
Caldey Island is reached by a pleasant boat trip from Tenby Harbour. Inhabited since the stone age and home to various orders of monks since the Celtic times, it is now owned by monks from the Cistercian Order. Visitors can explore the island´s... more
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Pentewan, St Austell 54.6 miles away
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the celebrated restoration of Heligan´s productive gardens is only one of many features which combine to create a destination with a breadth of interest around the year: extensive Victorian pleasure grounds, a 22 acre... more
Techniquest
Stuart Street, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff 55.1 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 Dinosaur Park
Great Wedlock, Gumfreston, Tenby 57.4 miles away
The Dinosaur Park is home to over 25 life size, animated dinosaurs, in a woodland setting.
In addition there are several family acitivities including Fossil Hunting, Dino Games Garden, Inddor and Outdoor Play Areas.
All of our manned rides are... more
Cheddar Caves & Gorge
Cheddar 63.9 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
Wookey Hole Attractions and Hotel
Wookey Hole, Wells 66.5 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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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Discovery Quay, Falmouth 68.4 miles away
National Maritime Museum Cornwall: Celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall, this multi award winning Museum not only has 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation but also offers a... more
Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex
Poldark Mine, Wendron, Helston 73.9 miles away
Poldark Mine & Heritage Complex is located in the Wendron Valley, once the scene of industrial activity, Poldark and its 18th century tin mine, described as one of the most atmospheric mine tours in Europe, is one of Cornwall´s most important... more
At-Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol 75.3 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
Tutankhamun Exhibition
High West Street, Dorchester 75.7 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 75.9 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
Terracotta Warriors Museum
High East Street, Dorchester 76.0 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
The National Coracle Centre and 17th Century Flour Mill
Cenarth Falls 77.4 miles away
The National Coracle Centre is a museum and workshop of Coracles set in the grounds of a 17th century flour mill beside the salmon leap. The museum houses a fine collection of coracles from Wales and around the World and also covers the history,... more
Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay Street, Bath 82.8 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 83.0 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
Clearwell Caves
Clearwell, Coleford 87.2 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
Minack Theatre
Porthcurno, Penzance 91.2 miles away
The Minack Theatre’s spectacular open-air setting, cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno near Penzance, is something of a shock. It feels like you have stumbled across an ancient Roman amphitheatre rather than a thoroughly British-made endeavour. The... more
Land´s End
Lands End, Sennen, Penzance 91.5 miles away
Land’s End is the most South-Westerly point of the British Isles and one of Cornwall’s most popular tourist attractions. Many generations have come to have their photo taken under the famous signpost and to look out to the amazing views stretching... more
Farmer Giles Farmstead
Teffont, Salisbury 92.7 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
Westons Cider Visitor Centre
The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury 100.9 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
Spaceguard Centre
Llanshay Lane, Knighton 106.9 miles away
The Spaceguard Centre is a working astronomical observatory, located in a commanding location overlooking the town of Knighton, Powys, with stunning views that cover four counties. The Centre is dedicated to the study of asteroids and comets that... more
The Needles Park
Alum Bay, Isle of Wight 113.6 miles away
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
The New Forest Wildlife Park
Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, Southampton 115.2 miles away
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
Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
Machynlleth 116.2 miles away
One of the world’s most visited eco-centres, CAT features hands-on displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. A not to be missed attraction.
While you’re here, enjoy a delicious meal in our... more
King Arthur´s Labyrinth
Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth 118.2 miles away
King Arthur's Labyrinth: An Underground Storytelling Adventure. Sail underground, through a waterfall and back across a thousand years into the darkest of the Dark Ages. Enjoy tales of King Arthur, and other ancient Welsh legends as you explore the... more
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Railway Station, Toddington 119.9 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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Shanklin Chine
12 Pomona Road, Shanklin 130.7 miles away
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
Dinosaur Isle
Culver Parade, Sandown 132.0 miles away
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
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Telford 136.8 miles away
Set aside the whole day – you’ll need it to get around the ten museums that sit in this idyllic Shropshire spot. There are ten sites to visit at the The Ironbridge Gorge Museums, which collectively celebrate the Industrial Revolution and set out to... more
Cadbury World
Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham 140.0 miles away
Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun packed day out at Cadbury World. With fourteen amazing zones, there's so much to see and do for the whole family. From learning how your favourite confectionery is made and... more
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Blaenau Ffestiniog 142.2 miles away
Llechwedd Slate Caverns offer two tour options: the Miners Tramway where you will board a train in the original slate slabbing mill and ride into an 1846 tunnel via the side of the mountain. This journey remains on the level and tranverses some... more
aMaizin! Adventure Park
La Hougue Farm, La Grand Route de St Pierre, St Peter 146.5 miles away
aMaizin Adventure Park is an all inclusive family attraction located on the West side of the island.
Discover a great range of activities such as our New Jumping Pillow, a giant pillow that has proved as popular with mums as with the kids! Other... more
Jerseys Living Legend Village
La Rue du Petit Aleval, St Peter 146.9 miles away
Jersey´s Living Legend is a ´village´ that provides an insight into Jersey´s history including local myths and legends. There are also numerous activities including karting, golf and an adventure playground. Two golf courses are set in the beautiful... more
Jersey War Tunnels
Meadowbank, Les Charrieres Malorey, St Lawrence 148.6 miles away
The German Underground Hospital, also known as the Jersey War Tunnels, was built between 1941 and 1944. Originally built as shelters for German forces it later became a hospital that could house up to 1000 patients in an emergency. It is now a museum... more
Plassey Craft and Retail Centre
The Plassey, Eyton, Wrexham 150.6 miles away
Bring the family for a fun and unique day out at The Plassey!
Frequent “Family Events” and family activity Craft workshops - please see website www.plassey.com for more information.
Over 25 shops set around charming Edwardian buildings and... more
Priory Visitor Centre
Priory Gardens, Coventry 152.4 miles away
The best way to find out about medieval life in Coventry is to visit the Priory Visitor Centre. When excavated the site revealed the remains of Coventry´s first Cathedral and the Priory Undercrofts. Many remains of the medieval buildings have been... more
Stafford Castle Visitor Centre
Newport Road, Stafford 154.3 miles away
Stafford Castle is a Norman Stone motte and bailey fortress. Standing on the motte are the remains of a massive hall-keep built in 1348. After the civil war, the slighted remains were given an extensive 19th century gothic reconstruction. Lower down... more
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