Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Southern England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Southern England are listed below.
Dinosaur Museum (Attraction / Activity)
Icen Way, Dorchester, Dorset
Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world millions of years ago. Life-size dinosaur reconstructions - including Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus... more
Blenheim Palace & Gardens (Garden)
Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire
This secluded area has winding paths that lead to soothing water features, bridges, fountains, ponds and streams, as well as a myriad of original features. The... more
LEGOLAND (Attraction / Activity)
Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire
LEGOLAND Windsor brings out the hero in everyone. There´s over 50 amazing interactive rides, attractions and live shows for the whole family... more
Stourhead (Garden)
Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire
There is always another vision to attract the eye: the Temple of Flora, Temple of Apollo, rock bridge or a Gothic rustic cottage and grotto to... more
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa (Spa)
The Mansion House, Luton, Bedfordshire
Luton Hoo strikes the perfect balance between traditional spa techniques and alternative remedies. For those with a little more time to
luxuriate and pamper, a range of... more
National Motor Museum Beaulieu (Museum / Art Gallery)
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire
For 2012 only, Beaulieu is holding a very special exhibition in 2012- BOND IN MOTION. The exhibition, the largest of its kind staged anywhere in the... more
Lacock Abbey (Historic House)
Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire
The Strong Room has an important Renaissance carved stone table, supported by 4 satyrs. Various paintings, furniture and a group of watercolours are also on display... more
The Spa at The Randolph (Spa)
Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Take the opportunity to wine and dine in the fabulous restaurant and enjoy the comfort of the luxurious bedrooms. Everyone needs a little self indulgence from... more
The Spa at Chewton Glen (Spa)
New Milton, Hampshire
The spa grooming lounge also offers a full range of beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures, also an exclusive range of luxury organic Ren and ila therapies... more
Hadley Wood Golf Club (Golf Course)
Beech Hill, Barnet, Hertfordshire
It spans 6,514 yards from the back tees with the traditional par 72 format of four fives and four threes. The 185-yard par three 10th with... more
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Longhorns, Wareham, Dorset
With over 240 primates of 16 different species, Monkey World is the largest ape and monkey rescue centre in the world. Combining fun with conservation and... more
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway (Museum / Art Gallery)
Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire
World-famous locomotives, archive film footage and the testimonies of the ex-railway workers bring the story to life. Walk underneath `Caerphilly Castle´, step up on the station... more
Mottisfont Abbey & Garden (Garden)
Mottisfont, Romsey, Hampshire
In 1971 the kitchen garden was developed and holds a collection of roses from rosarian Graham Stuart Thomas, the National Trust´s gardens consultant. Visit in June... more
Chenies Manor (Garden)
Chenies, Rickmansworth, Buckinghamshire
Enjoy the formal topiary in the white garden, or the physic garden with its medicinal and poisonous plants. There is a working kitchen garden, a turf... more
Shanklin Chine (Attraction / Activity)
12 Pomona Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
A deeply shaded path winds down to the shore where there are over 150 plants and mosses to see... more
Kingston Lacy (Historic House)
Wimborne Minster, Dorset
The dramatic Spanish Room has its walls hung in magnificent gilded leather. On display are furniture, books, Italian sculptures and bronzes, and a collection of Egyptian... more
Banbury Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire
The Civil War; the plush manufacturing industry; the Victorian market town; costume from the 17th century to the present day; Tooley´s Boatyard and the Oxford Canal... more
Hayling Golf Club (Golf Course)
Links Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire
The best sequence starts at the eighth, a short but tricky par four with the green hidden behind dunes. Every hole offers its own challenge and... more
Pendley Manor Hotel (Spa)
Cow Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire
The fully qualified therapists are there to advise on which treatments are best suited to you, using only the highest quality products... more
The Forest of Wellbeing (Spa)
Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire
The luxurious spa facilities include a 20 metre indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy spa and sauna and steam chamber. With its own private contemporary eating and decked... more
Sopwell House Hotel, Country Club & Spa (Spa)
Cottonmill Lane, Sopwell, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Using the renowned ESPA and Clarins products, the treatments leave you looking and feeling your very best... more
Palace House & Beaulieu Abbey (Historic House)
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu, Hampshire
The 13th century Beaulieu Abbey features a Film Presentation and an Exhibition of the daily life of its Cistercian Monk founders, leading into the picturesque serenity... more
MK Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
900 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Past exhibitors such as Phil Collins and Cathy Wilkes have gone on to be shortlisted for the Tate Turner Prize following their shows in Milton Keynes.... more
City Museum & Records Office (Museum / Art Gallery)
Museum Road, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire
The Museum has a fine and decorative art gallery with a temporary exhibition gallery and regular changing exhibitions. The Record Office contains the official and parish... more
Forde Abbey & Gardens (Historic House)
Chard, Dorset
The interior was substantially remodelled in 1649-58 by Edmund Prideaux, Cromwell´s Attorney-General. The Grand Saloon displays a complete set of Mortlake tapestries and there are collections... more
Carisbrooke Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Newport, Isle of Wight
The exhibitions are housed in the great hall and in other rooms, including one used by King Charles as a bedroom... more
Ascott (Garden)
Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire
The Dutch garden, the Madeira Walk, the Venus garden and the topiary sundial, date from this period - circa 1880-1920 and include two fountains created by... more
Winchester Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
Cathedral Office, 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire
Today, the Cathedral welcomes 300,000 visitors a year to share in worship, explore its heritage and attend the many events. From a small Saxon church to... more
Blenheim Palace (Historic House)
Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire
This is a World Heritage site reflecting the importance of both the house and the 2100 acre park, landscaped by `Capability´ Brown. There is a permanent... more
Ascott House (Historic House)
Ascott Estate Office, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire
The extensive gardens are a mixture of formal and natural containing specimen trees and shrubs, with a remarkable topiary sundial... more
Royal Navy Submarine Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire
Dive deeper into our history galleries and discover the “derring do” of the nation’s Victoria Cross heroic submariners. Feel the force, keep a submarine buoyant and... more
Salisbury Cathedral (Historic House)
33 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire
Britain´s tallest Spire (123m / 404ft) was added a generation later. Inside the Cathedral discover nearly 800 years of history including the finest preserved Magna Carta... more
Broadleas Gardens (Garden)
Devizes, Wiltshire
There is also a Secret Garden, Sunken Rose Garden and Silver border with a great variety of shrubs and exotic climbers, and a Woodland Walk where... more
Corfe Castle (Attraction / Activity)
The Square, Corfe, Wareham, Dorset
The first castle was built of wood and later rebuilt in stone by William the Conquerer... more
Wellington Country Park (Attraction / Activity)
Riseley, Reading, Berkshire
Surrounding our beautiful 35 acre lake is the perfect location for a family picnic or relax in our café and browse round our shop. Dogs are... more
Champneys at Tring (Spa)
Wiggington, Tring, Hertfordshire
You can also relax in the therapeutic Thalassotherapy pool. Choose from over one hundred beauty and holistic therapies from facials and pedicures to Ayurvedic treatments, available... more
Stonor Park (Historic House)
Stonor, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Inside there are rare furnishings, paintings, bronzes, silhouettes and sculptures. The dining room is hung with 19th century French wallpaper and the study has Old Master... more
Milestones (Museum / Art Gallery)
Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, Hampshire
An amazing 20,000 objects, including the Tasker and Thornycroft historic vehicles, are supported by easily accessible information, free audio-guide tours and working demonstrations by costumed staff.... more
Manor House Golf Club (Golf Course)
Castle Combe, Bath, Wiltshire
There are many feature holes – the par five twelfth requires a perfect drive to the right of the sharply sloping fairway followed by a risky... more
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (Attraction / Activity)
Whipsnade, Bedfordshire
A full day out with great value! On average our visitors spend over four hours at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. We’re freezing our prices for 2011 and... more
Hamptworth Lodge (Historic House)
Hamptworth, Landford, Salisbury, Wiltshire
The heart of the house is the staircase hall and gallery, and the largest room is the Great Hall with its unusual roof. There are many... more
East Berkshire Golf Club (Golf Course)
Ravenswood Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire
The 505-yard 11th is the only par-five so rounds of less than four hours are guaranteed. Two short par fours ensure a carefree start but the... more
Hatfield House (Attraction / Activity)
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Delightful formal gardens to explore. Special events (see website) throughout the year... more
Modern Art Oxford (Museum / Art Gallery)
30 Pembroke Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Admission to the gallery and all exhibitions is free. We have a popular Café on the lower ground floor... more
Frilford Heath Golf Club (Red) (Golf Course)
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
The shortest of the courses begins with an impressive par five, followed by one of two outstanding short holes and the most recent of the courses... more
Cliveden (Garden)
Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire
Featuring a series of gardens each with its own character, topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre, Octagon temple, informal vistas, woodland and riverside walks. The... more
Apple Court (Garden)
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire
The woodland walk and cottage garden are in contrast to the small Japenese style garden and pond. Paeonies, roses and geraniums can be found in season... more
Oceanarium (Attraction / Activity)
Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset
Then for unique souvenirs and goodies, from beach games and toys to personalised gifts, visit The Cove gift shop... more
Wardown Park Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
Highlights include the Luton Life Gallery, the nationally important Lace Collection and the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regimental Gallery. Visitors can also enjoy the Special Exhibitions and... more
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World (Attraction / Activity)
Ower, Romsey, Hampshire
There is something to suit all ages, whatever the weather at Paultons Park... more