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Attractions and Activities in or near Towcester, such as Silverstone and Althorp are listed below. Towcester is the oldest town in Northamptonshire and was at one time a Roman garrison town. It is famous for its racecourse and nearby Silverstone motor racing circuit

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Silverstone

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester 3.9 miles away

For more than 60 years Silverstone has carved its mark as one of the leading motorsport venues, creating a powerful heritage around the world. Internationally renowned as the host of world class events, Silverstone is also famed for its exhilarating... more

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Althorp

The Stables, Althorp, Northampton 10.4 miles away

Althorp is a delightfully welcoming house. Explore the nineteen rooms, including some of the Spencer Family´s private apartments. Discover magnificent interiors and one of Europe´s finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics - the... more

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Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Park, Woburn 19.0 miles away

Woburn Safari Park is a fantastic day out for animal lovers and families alike; enjoy unparalleled close encounters with magnificent endangered animals from the comfort of your car. See over 80 species of wonderful wildlife, listen to keeper talks... more

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn 19.5 miles away

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

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Compton Verney

Compton Verney 24.0 miles away

Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more

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Blenheim Palace

Woodstock, Oxford 25.1 miles away

Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, was built between 1705 and 1722. It is an English Baroque masterpiece, with a collection including tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine... more

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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade 27.1 miles away

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

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Warwick Castle

Warwick 27.4 miles away

Experience over 1000 years of history at Warwick Castle. For nearly 600 years the Mill and Engine House used the power of the River Avon to grind grain. A century ago that same `hydro´ power was harnessed by the Castle´s engine house to generate... more

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Swiss Garden

Shuttleworth Mansion, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade 28.2 miles away

Swiss Garden is a late Regency garden created by Lord Ongley in the 1820s. It is a unique example of English gardening with many exotic structures.... more

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Priory Visitor Centre

Priory Gardens, Coventry 29.3 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

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Coventry Cathedral

1 Hill Top, Coventry 29.3 miles away

Coventry Cathedral is an internationally renowned place of worship and pilgrimage. St Michael´s Hall Treasury houses treasures from the old and new Cathedrals including the original charred cross.... more

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Luton Indoor Market

Market Hall, The Mall Shopping Centre, Luton 29.9 miles away

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

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Bancroft Cruisers

Holiday Inn Stratford, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon 30.6 miles away

Bancroft Cruisers is a family business operating in the heart of Stratford upon Avon from the prestigious Holiday Inn Hotel. School Parties, coach parties, and groups always welcome. We specialise in providing custom-made packages for parties and... more

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Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Swans Nest Lane, Tramway Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon 30.6 miles away

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, the UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise and will celebrate its 25th year in 2010! Rain or shine, discover many of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with... more

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The Shakespeare Houses

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon 30.9 miles away

The Shakespeare Houses (Henley Street): Five beautiful historic houses and gardens, all associated with William Shakespeare and his family. Mary Arden´s Farm - home to Shakespeare´s mother (Wilmcote, 3 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon). Step back into... more

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Cotswold Falconry Centre

Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh 33.3 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

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National Space Centre

Exploration Drive, Leicester 36.7 miles away

The award winning National Space Centre is the UK´s largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre´s futuristic Rocket Tower, you´ll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Home... more

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Broadway Tower

Middle Hill, Broadway 36.7 miles away

Broadway Tower is is a unique Capability Brown Folly Tower. Displays are over three floors with a roof viewing platform and is the second highest point in the Cotswolds.... more

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Birdland Park & Gardens

Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham 36.9 miles away

Birdland is set in 7 acres of parkland around the River Windrush in Bopurton on the Water. There are over 500 birds including flamingos, pelicans, storks and waterfowl that can be seen in their water habitat. There is also over 50 aviaries and it... more

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Tropical Bird Gardens (Leics) Ltd

Lindridge Lane, Desford 37.0 miles away

The Tropical Bird Gardens are situated in approx. 5 acres of land. Home to several hundred tropical birds of over 70 species. There are large aviaries with many exotic species such as parakeets, toucans, emus and mynah birds. Many of the birds are... more

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Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park

Ambion Lane, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth 37.1 miles away

Bosworth Battlefield Visitor Centre & Country Park is the site of the Battle of Bosworth 1485, the decisive battle of the War of the Roses where Richard III lost his life and his crown to the future Henry VII. Offering diverse ways to re-live history... more

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Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot 37.5 miles away

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

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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Burford 37.6 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

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Bekonscot Model Village & Railway

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield 38.6 miles away

Bekonscot Model Village: ALL PROFITS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY. Be a GIANT in this minature wonderland where nobody grows up. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village depicts rural England in the 1930´s. An unforgettable day out for everyone. ... more

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Cotswold Farm Park

Guiting Power, Cheltenham 39.3 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

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Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough 39.5 miles away

At Nene Valley Railway, you can view a large collection of British and continental locomotives and carriages. These include `Thomas´ the childrens favourite engine and the restored Southern Railway Travelling Post Office carriage, the only surviving... more

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Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

The Railway Station, Toddington 41.1 miles away

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway, the `Friendly Line in the Cotswolds´ operates a round trip of 20 miles from Toddington via Winchcombe to Cheltenham Racecourse, including the 693 yard Greet Tunnel, one of the longest on a preserved railway and... more

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Hatfield House

Hatfield 41.8 miles away

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

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Twycross Zoo

Burton Road (on the A444), Atherstone 42.8 miles away

Unforgettable family days out since 1963 Come and see wild animals from across the world at Twycross Zoo, the centre for conservation, education and family fun. With 50 acres of parkland and over 1000 animals. Coming Easter 2010 is the New Visitor... more

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Shepreth Wildlife Park

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston 43.3 miles away

The multi award-winning Shepreth Wildlife Park, set in natural grounds, is home to tigers, mountain lion, otters, monkeys, reptiles, birds of prey, and even creepy crawlies! Since it opened its doors to the public, over 25 years ago, the Wildlife... more

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Farmer Gow´s

Fernham Road, Longcot, Faringdon 43.6 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

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Snibston Discovery Park

Ashby Road, Coalville 44.5 miles away

Snibston is a multi-award-winning interactive museum specialising in science and technology, engineering, transport, fashion, history and mining. Based on the former Snibston Colliery, it comprises 7 hands-on galleries, a children’s outside play... more

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Chilford Hall Vineyard

Balsham Road, Linton 44.8 miles away

Chilford Vineyard cover 18 acres and the first vines were planted in 1972. The internationally famous Chilford Hall Vineyard, originally laid out in 1972 with further planting between 1974 and 1976, currently has 18 acres in production.... more

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Cadbury World

Linden Road, Bournville 44.9 miles away

Discover the history of Cadbury at Cadbury World, from its social pioneering to the perfection of the recipe for Cadbury Dairy Milk; first launched in 1905, and still a market leader today. Find out all there is to know about making chocolate, and... more

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Great Central Railway

Great Central Road, Loughborough 45.0 miles away

At the Great Central Railway visitors can get behind the controls and enjoy the thrill of driving a giant express passenger or freight engine on Britain´s only main line steam railway. A warm reception awaits at Loughborough Central where you´re... more

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Drayton Manor Theme Park

Tamworth 45.3 miles away

Welcome to everyone's favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! The zoo is 15 acres with over 150... more

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Flag Fen Britain Bronze

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough 45.7 miles away

The Flag Fen site was first discoverd back in 1982 when a mechanical digger was working on one of the Fen drainage ditches. Timber was uncovered and a team of archaeologists had it radiocarbon dated to 1000 BC. Over the years the areas are beginning... more

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Birmingham Sea Life Centre

Brindley Place, The Waters Edge, Birmingham 46.0 miles away

The National SEA LIFE centre, located in the heart of Birmingham features the only 360 degree tubular walkthrough ocean tunnel in the country. It has over 50 spacious displays housing chiefly tropical creatures, ranging from Clownfish and Asian... more

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Twinlakes Park

Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray 46.5 miles away

Twinlakes Park: There is a massive splash landing at Twinlakes Park this summer with the recent unveiling of the brand spanking new, 22 foot drop, Dragonfall Log Flume!!! The fantastic new attraction turned the taps on for the first time this Easter... more

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Kings College

Cambridge 47.1 miles away

Welcome to King´s College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. King´s is one of the oldest Cambridge colleges, having been founded in 1441 by Henry VI. It is also Cambridge´s premier tourist attraction, due... more

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Windsor Castle

Windsor 47.5 miles away

Windsor Castle, one of three official residences of The Queen, has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years and not only is it the largest inhabited castle in the world but is the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and... more

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Paradise Wildlife

White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne 47.6 miles away

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

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LEGOLAND

Winkfield Road, Windsor 48.1 miles away

At LEGOLAND Windsor there´s a whole new land for summer 2007 - Land of the Vikings - and at it´s heart the biggest, wildest, wettest ride in the park, Vikings´ River Splash! Join the Viking fleet and set sail for a white water voyage through... more

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Cheltenham Racecourse

Prestbury Park, Cheltenham 48.1 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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Royal Air Force Museum London

Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London 48.6 miles away

If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter? Here... more

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Bucklebury Farm Park

Bucklebury, Reading 49.2 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

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Lee Valley Regional Park

Enfield 50.3 miles away

At 26 miles long and stretching over 10,000 acres there’s certainly plenty to explore at the award winning Lee Valley Regional Park. The Park winds its way along the banks of the River Lee from Hertfordshire through Essex to the Thames and offers... more

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Ascot Racecourse

Ascot 51.4 miles away

Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, excellence and a truly memorable day out. The highlight of the year is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry and style. Outside of Royal Ascot spectacular racing takes place throughout... more

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Worcester Cathedral

Chapter Office, 8 College Yard, Worcester 52.5 miles away

Worcester Cathedral has been a place of worship for fourteen centuries. It is believed to be England´s loveliest cathedral with an ancient crypt, medieval cloisters and Royal tombs.... more

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Newbury Racecourse PLC

Newbury 52.5 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

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