40 Best Stops Between Sherborne and Oxford (2024)

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A really good place to visit the aircraft carrier experience is great, and all the displays are awesome. There is even a concorde to look around. Outside has a working airport and we got to see some helicopters taking off from the viewing gallery. Overall a brilliant place to visit.

Having the option to purchase tickets in advance not only speeds things up, but also gives you a little discount. Straight up the stairs and into the gift shop / entrance and showed the tickets on my phone and we were in.There are a couple of pinch points when trying to navigate your way down. When trying to read some of the detail and you have people barging past was a bit frustrating.So much to see and read, with the highlight being Concorde. Never would I have thought I would step aboard. Also enjoyed watching the helicopters take off from the airfield. That was a nice touch, although did get busy in there. Nice we can go on some of the aircraft. Really gives you an appreciation of how skilled everyone is to build, maintain and fly these craft from yesteryear to present day.We were here for over 2 hours and probably will need to visit again as I'm sure we missed something. We didn't really see much in the way of signage, though that could've been us just absorbed in the museum exhibits.Bit disappointed with the size of cafe, no tables free and there was still a queue to get food, so we had to go without and find somewhere else down the A303 to eat.Other than that, we enjoyed the visit. Moderately busy for a weekday in September. Plenty of people about if there were any questions that needed answering, but we were happy just going at our own pace.

Great place for all the family. The highlight is obviously being able to walk through Concorde. The hall she is in also holds the key planes that were instrumental in testing the shape, etc, of Concorde. So many historical planes there. Take your family. Keep your tickets as they are valid for 12 months.

Perfectly situated next to a Naval Air Base. Just amazing. Felt like a big child on Christmas morning knowing I was coming here purely because they had a Concorde. This place took me so far back through history and the staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I spent easily 2.5 hours here and still think I could have seen a little more. That's me now seen my top three favourite aircraft! 🙌 Bucket list item checked ✔️ I just wish I had my photo taken in between the landing gear of the Concorde, that would have been a good one! So many planes and helicopters to see! There is a cafe inside and a gift/souvenir shop also.

This is a fantastic museum for the price (at writing £15 online and it lasts a year). There are a lot of aircraft to see, plus the carrier experience is really good.The Concorde there is 10 meters shorter than any other, due to needing more windows in the co*ckpit than that version had. It's also got a leading edge that rolls down, the only concorde to have this as well. Really useful for landing and taking off, but not so useful in flight.It's changed a lot since I last went there in September 2020. I feel the carrier experience was better back then with take off on one side and a landing on the other side of the carrier deck. I also feel that walking around the island was better before. Though I know why they updated it as it was something you needed to follow around and go through doors when it told you rather than walking round. They have lost the interaction side of it though.I have knocked a star off as I feel it was better previously. However I know why they did the change, in some respects. It really is not as good as it used to be.Didn't try the cafe, but it's no longer in a separate building as it was before.I will say it is one of the better museums I have been, but it was better than this before.

We had an amazing day here! My Sons enjoyed every second of it. There's dressing up stations throughout the museum, which added to their imagination and created some fun whilst taking photos. They loved exploring all the different aircraft! Their favourite part was the carrier experience! The employee's were wonderful! We look forward to returning within the year!

What a fantastic place!!!!This is a great museum with loads of aircraft displays and the most awesome replica aircraft carrier deck.This is a great place to bring the family, especially on a rainy day.Best of all the tickets last a year so you can come back as many times as you like.There's lots of interactive stuff for the kids to enjoy.Recommend!!!!!

Wow what a brilliant museum. Lots of displays and aircraft you can climb aboard on. Visit the runway viewing room and watch helicopters and planes taking off from the airfield. Kids and adults will love this place. Currently you need to book tickets online but check their website out first.

Dropped in on a Saturday afternoon after another visit and thoroughly enjoyed the attraction. There are four halls, all with a variety of airplanes and helicopters which you can get up close to. A few you can go inside which was fascinating.The highlight for me was hall 3 which was the working carrier. Although it's from the 1070s there was lots to see and I loved the recordings of current serving personnel explaining the intricacies of each section.There's a café which we didn't go into but looked good and a great gift shop with souvenirs for everyone.Outside was a children's play area and picnic site which I thought was a nice touch.

Really enjoyed our visit, fascinating exhibits well presented. Learned a lot about the early days of Naval flying and can't fail to be impressed seeing historic aircraft up close. Entry is pretty good value at £40 for a family ticket but be advised that the cafe and gift shop are expensive. Would recommend and may even come back as I believe the tickets are valid for a year.

Really lovely museum. They have a very good collection of naval aircraft. I particularly liked how the museum is set out in such a way that you quite literally walk through the history of British aviation from the beginning all the way to present day. The exhibits are really immersive in the way they are designed. The highlight of my visit was getting to walk through a prototype concord and get up close to the controls. Highly recommended to any aviation enthusiasts.

Took my son as he's interested in fighter planes. It's very informative, has a wide range of planes and helicopters you can actually go inside and view unlike other museum we have been too. The battle ship deck area is good it gives you an insight into what life is like on them. If you are interested in the navy and planes, I would recommend here.

I think this is an overlooked place if I'm honest, I assume most people don't understand what the Fleet Air Arm actually means, but don't let it put you off. There are some real unique aircraft and they are not roped off meaning you can get up really close ad touchy/feels with them. The mock up of aircraft carrier is really cool. Everything from the flight deck to the inside ops rooms etc. I must admit, I learnt a thing or two.Everything aircraft including helicopters is 5 stars in my opinion, however.....I think the admission price is a little bit expensive by about £5. Also, the food and drink options are not great and are expensive for what you get. I brought a latte at an over inflated price, the cup was small and you got more froff than coffee.The site is child/pushchair and wheelchair friendly.There's also an overpriced, but well stocked shop.We went on an early spring Sunday and it wasn't to busy.If it wasn't for the overpricing I would of given it 5 stars.

As a family we have been meaning to visit the museum for some time, and I am glad we finally did! What an amazing place, the exhibits are beautifully presented, in a very clean and spacious environment. Lots of interactive bits for the children to get involved in. The cafe was very clean and great service. All staff members were very helpful and made us feel very welcomed. We ran out of time to see the whole museum in a day, but we look forward to coming back again soon! Highly recommend to family's off all ages.

The museum opened at 1000, worth buying tickets online as you will save a few pounds, you can also gift aid your purchase.The exhibits are split into four halls covering the history of the Fleet Air Arm.The flight deck experience is good , but not all of the effects were working during my visit which was a bit disappointing.The staff are friendly and helpful and will try to answer any questions you have.The whole display gives you a great insight into the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Navy as a whole.The museum is open until 1630 , it took me until 1530 to cover everything, taking time to read the information available and appreciate everything.There is a cafe that offers a range of snacks at reasonable prices, and a gift shop sells plenty of gifts and souvenirs.An enjoyable day out, my ticket allows me to return throughout the year so I will definitely return .

Fantastic visit easily spend a good 3 to 4 hours here if not longer. Extraordinary exhibits with plenty to see and interact with. Also a cafe located inside plus a gift shop.

Came here couple years ago, amazing museum, full of different aircraft. Full day out, worth the visit. Especially liked the Concorde!

The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum is a fascinating and educational attraction that showcases the history and achievements of British naval aviation.The museum has four exhibition halls, featuring over 90 aircraft, models, paintings, and artefacts from the past century. You can explore the first British Concorde, the Aircraft Carrier Experience, the Barracuda Live: The Big Rebuild project, and more.The museum also offers a stunning view of the active airfield of the Royal Navy Air Service Yeovilton, where you can see modern aircraft in action. The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in aviation, naval history, or technology.

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Great for young children. There was a really good soft play, crazy golf and various arcade‐type attractions. My boy loved the "land of the dinosaurs"! Unfortunately, we didn't have time to watch the 4D film. We could have easily spent 5 hours there. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely go again.

This was our first experience of a cave and it didn't disappoint. It took about 30 minutes to go from one end to the other. There are guides that explain the various parts of the cave as you work your way through.It's an enjoyable tour but I wish it was a bit longer. It gets a bit cold down there so dress appropriately.When you exit you can work your way through a very small dinosaur area. The kids rushed through it bored by the dinos. A bit too old for it I think.It was followed by a 4d cinema. This was really disappointing as the initial story presentation was overly long and added nothing to the experience. After getting into the cinema we couldn't wait to get out. Volume was really low, the 3d was poor and when the wind effects fans turned on at the back of the cinema, that's all you could hear. Just badly set up start to finish.We then went to grab a bite to eat at the cafe which was pretty good. All our meals were tasty.We followed this with the museum and paper making which was really interesting and enjoyable.Unfortunately we missed the live stage show so can't comment on that.The day ended with a short stay at the soft play and then an ice cream on the way out back to the car. We skipped the gold panning and golf altogether as the kids aren't fans of either.Overall the amenities are good, toilets are clean. And ques weren't too long.

Great day out! Just me and my husband, no kids. The caves are stunning! Had a laugh in the penny arcade. Enjoyed the cave tour. We played crazy golf. Had some lovely food. The hotel is literally across the road, which is great.I would wholeheartedly recommend coming here and will definitely come back.

Fantastic day out. The caves are amazing and they decorated them beautifully for Christmas. Just mind your head in some places. The paper making experience was fantastic as well as the 4 D show. The food was welcome on the very cold day we went and reasonably priced.

We had a fantastic visit here.There's so much to do. The caves are wonderful but be warned if you don't like heights there are catwalk areas over caves with long drops.The kids will love the valley and the penny arcade and mirror maze is good for all the family.If you've got kids this can easily take up the whole day, with the three of us adults we took about 3 hours to do all of the adult suitable activities.All in all this was well worth the entry fee.

Excellent day out! Worth every penny! Caves were amazing with guided tour. 4D cinema, circus, 3 soft plays, golf and loads more. Free car park. Toilets with baby changing facilities, cafe, ice cream parlour. We had fabulous time and definitely will be back again.

What a great place for kids to visit. The caves are easy to get around and are really beautiful inside. They even age cheese in there! Lovely well stocked gift shop, free parking, refreshments and a 4D cinema which has moving seats! Lovely grounds, not too steep. Would definitely visit again.

Cool caves, crazy golf and copious amounts of ice cream!Lots to do, some fun activities for all ages. The caves are fun! The 4D cinema was a bit pants, but the crazy golf was a bit of a laugh. Alan invited us to his lodge for beers and a medal. A good laugh! The whole place is pretty surreal but definitely an entertaining day. Don't go in with massive expectations, instead just enjoy the wild ride that is Wookey Hole!When you think it's all done, it just keeps going...

We had a trip here whilst on holiday in somerset, we absolutely loved it especially our son. It's such a wonderful place to visit and so much to see and do. The caves are amazing and so is the outdoor space with the dinosaurs and things. Well worth a visit and quite reasonably priced.

We spent our Saturday here with my husband and we had an amazing time. At our surprise it was decorated for Halloween which made us happy. We started the visit with a tour of the caves with a guide. She was very nice and funny. The tour was amazing and the caves impressive. I was a bit scared that it would be different to walk around but it was quite easy. There wasn’t much steps! Then we visited the park with the dinosaurs, the 4D theatre, the show and the Victorian arcade. It’s a very nice place and very well themed too. We had a great time! We brought a picnic with us and there was few area with picnic tables. Unfortunately we didn’t have the opportunity to try the gold which was included in the tickets. There was to many people!

Incredible time at Wookey Hole caves. My partner and I took her kids there over the Easter holidays and I think it's safe to say, we were all blown away. The guide was brilliant, the caves were spectacular, the golf was very fun, the 4D cinema was amazing, the circus was incredible and everything else was fantastic. The two hour trip we took was well worth it!!

Lovely caves to explore in a beautiful area. Booked online, collected our tickets from the gift shop & headed to the tour, all very well organised. The guide was great, very knowledgeable & entertaining about the caves history/legends & exploration. The caves are nice & cool with some areas where you have to crouch to pass. The coolness allows cheese & wine to be stored (and purchased from the gift shop). Upon leaving the caves, there are some nice old games machines that we spent quite a while playing which was a nice experience. Suitable for all ages. Pack an A to Z as phone signal can be hit & miss

Kids or no kids, if you're still a child at heart this place is a great visit rain or shine. The caves have amazing tour guides, lots to see and do outside of the caves the caves are fantastic and if you're a bit of a road-lover the Cheddar Gorge is right near by for some nice scenic bendy road driving too. Well worth the whistle stop tour visit I took here, will come again and spend more time here on my next visit!

Superb day out. Thoroughly enjoyed the cave experience with a wonderful guide. Great for families & couples with plenty to see & do. So glad we stopped by. Lovely, helpful friendly staff & a restaurant that isn't over priced that serves really nice food & drink. Had a right laugh on the pirate putting before we left. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Absolutely loved it! The caves are beautiful, and the lighting makes the atmosphere even more magical. Kids loved the dinosaurs, and the crazy golf had us all in stitches.Food was great and the weather held out for us too.

Lots of fun and activities for all the family to see and do. Warning to those less able that traversing the caves can be a challenge with areas requiring you to duck down as you walk along ( a challenge for those of us of a taller stature), uneaten flooring, grated bridges, and plenty of stairs. But if you can manage to move around the views are beautiful and the staff very knowledgeable. We all had a great day out.

Spent a few hours here, which was amazing going through the caves. Our guide Troy was fantastic couldn't fault his knowledge and his little jokes. Plenty to do after the cave tour, has a kids fun play area, a museum about the old paper mill, they do have shows, but we didn't stay for it. Would highly recommend.

Wookey Hole Caves was very enjoyable and very quiet for a Saturday out of season.We had the luck of having a return trip for free as one of the attractions was closed - so will use this for a warmer day as it was very cold the day we visited.The pricing was fair for what you can see and do here.Prams are not allowed in the caves and you have to park them at the front entrance, so be aware for people visiting with very young children. A baby carrier is helpful here or some strong arms - the cave tour is around 50 minutes and there is around a 5-10 minute walk to the cave entrance, and then a long walk back to where the buggies are left. (Maybe 20 minutes). So I would come prepared for this.There are plenty of things to do, there is a dino walk through, 4d cinema (currently showing scoob) but be aware, no under 3s are allowed in the 4d cinema due to "safety". I had to sit out with my 1 year old and let everyone else go in. The experience lasts 25 minutes.There is paper making, soft play, theatre (certain days), old penny arcade (1 old penny for 20p or 6 for £1, so take change) mirror maze, adventure golf, air play zone and a small gift shop.There is a cafe which sells hot food and drinks at reasonable prices. We did stop off for lunch and was quite impressed with the food.We spent 5 hours here without feeling we had to drag the day out and we had a lot of fun. We would definitely return again.

A magical day and worth every penny! So much to do we spent a whole day there and amazed at how much was included in the ticket ... stunning caves with a fantastic tour guide, dinosaurs, 4d cinema, museum, circus, penny arcades, mirror maze and crazy golf. The only thing we paid extra for was £2 for panning for gold and some old pennies in the arcades. There's also soft play for younger ones. No demos today in the paper mill which was a shame, but the Easter egg hunt was very good and every child got a Cadburys Easter egg as a prize. The restaurant was excellent value for money with a huge choice of hot and cold food, and all the staff throughout were so friendly. Special mention to the wizard greeting everyone at the ticket booth, he was hilarious! The circus was a group of youngsters who attend a circus school and they were incredible. Would highly recommend for all ages and will definitely return.

We had a fantastic time here. The kids want to come again. The caves were excellent, the tour guide was really good. The 4D cinema is well worth a look, adventure golf was fun and the circus performed by local kids was brilliant. The penny arcade and hall of mirrors was also a delightful extra treat. Well worth a visit.

Absolutely a full day out. So much to do. Visit to caves, walk through the dinosaur land, soft play, circus performance, good panning and adventure golf. Lovely cafe in site too and refreshments areas.

Amazing place for adults and children. Used to go as a kid myself and now I've taken my 2 year old twice. Great soft zone for kids, restaurant with reasonably priced food with big portions.Only thing I'd ask for is for there to be a quicker guide through the caves at a certain time for kids if there ain't one already, kids get a little bored of the stopping an talking. So a slow walk through without long stops would be perfect.

I came here with my wife to do the 'wild wookey' caving experience... and we both had a great time!Our guide, Becca, was very good in giving our briefing before setting off to make sure we all came back alive.Right at the beginning, I asked how many times someone had injured themselves or required a rescue.. the answer was ZERO! This was the point I told her, she hadn't met my wife before and to have the accident book ready... much to my wife's objections! Anyway, as forseen... about halfway round, my wife injured her knee (sometimes it's hard being right on time!) but never being one to give up, she soldiered on... probably making her knee even worse with every step! (Fast forward two days, a trip to the doctors, a torn ligament, and a set of crutches later!🤷‍♂️)Overall, a fantastic day was had, and we would certainly recommend it!

Super fun family day out. I have some mobility issues and managed the cave absolutely fine, although there are some low parts where you have to bend down. So be aware of this.Queue for caves could do with more seating.

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Such a lovely place to visit, definitely coming back here again at some point! The car park is reasonably large with fair pricing, located near a restroom. We came here at around 5:30am for a beautiful sun rise. I didn’t stay around long enough to enjoy some food & drink but there are facilities for such.The beach is absolutely lovely. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the car park down to the beach. The path down is very steep so do be mindful of your step (and perhaps avoid on rainy days as it can be very slippery) but feel free to bring any pets along for the journey! We saw plenty of people bringing their dogs along for the trip. The sea is surprisingly clear and great to swim in. It is a small pebble beach with no sand unlike Bournemouth, and it can be very windy. The journey back up to the car park can also be quite a trek so do make sure to bring some walking shoes or a walking stick to help with any steep hills. Overall, it’s a lovely time to spend with friends or family that I would 100% recommend for a sweet day out! 🏖️

Beautiful iconic arch in Dorset which doesn't disappoint - views from the clifftop are stunning However the area does get very busy, so expect queues for toilets/food kiosks. If you prefer tourist sites less busy, don't go in August or on the Bank Holiday weekend, like me. 😉

Back for another visit. Last time here was September. A beautiful spot. Walked the trail to Butter Rock. Some good climbs. The scenery is fantastic

It's an amazing place to relax, best to visit in summer time ofcouse 😀Beach is bit neat and clean.Best place to capture photos and videos if you are photoholic😀It's good to carry some water and food if you want while going down side, as you can't get any options to buy once reached to sea shore area...Require good energy while climbing up back, so make sure you do save some energy for you to return back at top, yes you read it correctly.. in order to go to actual sea shore where you can see durdle door first you need to go down via some kind of stairs and then need to come back via same route.Its pebble beach and yes sunset is awesome here as well, so spend as much as time you can...

Fabulous place, very well maintained.Parking prices are reasonable for the area.We also had the benefit of seeing a seal sunbathing and the coastguard doing a search and rescue. Great day out 😀

Excellent tourist attraction. Paid parking facilities. Great for pets and children. Small ice cream and coffee van. Excellent hike. Had toilet facilities. Clean and well maintained. Has a small gift shop selling hats, fridge magnets and postcards.

Incredible peace of nature, worth a visit! We were lucky and had a great weather, therefore enjoyed a swim in a lovely pure water. I recommend to wear proper shoes, since it is a bit of a hike and can be slippery if it rains.

Such a beautiful place to enjoy the view of the see, mountains and hills, not easy mission to climb the hill but it's worthy.Plenty car park spaces £6 for 4 hours not bad. There's toilets and small shops for refreshments on reasonable price..

Stunning views and a great beachCan get very busy, but there is plenty of space for everyone. Whitenessed a proposal 💍today, so I guess it is a special place too. The walk up the cliff is pretty tough, but it is definitely worth it for the view. Car park is big and there are plenty of toilets, and it's nice and clean too.Overall, it's 100% a place worth seeing and enjoying, just be prepared to walk up and down 175 steps... 😅

Durdle Door is a beautiful and tranquil space to visit. There’s a car park close or enjoy a hike from Lulworth Cove. The stairs to the beach would be difficult for anyone with reduced physical mobility.

To be honest there is not much to see. It would harldy take 1.5 hours to get bored. If you stay in the caravan then it is good.

Must visit place in UK. Beautiful. It almost like trucking feeling from parking to beach. Worth of tired after reaching the spot. Please don't take stroller, pram, more weighing bags, it will be difficult to get them while going down. Ice-cream, coffee will be available, nothing more. No shops nearby, so carry eatable while going. Beautiful view. Not a sandy beach, it's some what pebble beach. Many photo spots. You can take good pics.

Amazing place. Just had to park on a double yellow and walk quite long distance but it was worth it. Not sure why parking was closed, it was evening before dusk.I would comeback, very beautiful sunset.

The place is great. Amaizing experience. The car park is not that expensive. The restroom is at the carpark. The beach is far from carpark and food option is very limited. I would recommend to bring your own food and water. The beach is amaizing and you can go into the water. But you will have to go down through stares. But you will get amaizing photos.

Breathtaking views. Prepare to walk and do a rocky trekking from the car park area to reach the viewing site. Do visit only on sunny days.

A wonderful place to visit, especially during summer, on a sunny day! Be ready for the stony beach which will put some strain on your legs, and get refreshments on you! There are parking facilities up on the hill, and entrance is free for people.

Great place for a holiday. Plan to visit early in the day to enjoy the serenity of the beach. Good facilities for toilets and parking. The water is clean. Amazing view from the car park. The tiring walkway from the parking to the beach could be made better by stairs and footpaths and having railings on the steep edges and also on steps is required as safety measures.

Visited Durdle Door on the mesmerizing Jurassic Coast and it left me awe-struck! The limestone mountains, cliffs, and sparkling blue waters create a picture-perfect landscape. The iconic natural arch of Durdle Door is a photographer's dream! The breathtaking views from the top are worth the hike. However, be prepared for some steep paths. The beach below is perfect for a relaxing day by the sea. Just mind the tides! It's a must-visit spot for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking stunning vistas. Highly recommend exploring the nearby coastal trails too. I'll cherish the memories of this unique place forever.

It's beautiful pebble beach and nice place to enjoy your summer, coast line is scenic. Nicely maintained.Almost 1 km trek after the parking, so old and kids should be prepared for that

This area is of outstanding natural beauty. One needs to visit to appreciate not just the Durdle door but the whole area. The beach, the surrounding cliffs.The photos will never be able to portray what a human eye can see.

It's an incredible scenic walk along the jurassic Coast, and really is breathtaking. There is a coffee hut, litter bins, and portable toilets at the top. Make sure to use them before you head down the steps to the beaches, both are steep and at points quite narrow. I'd recommend sturdy footwear!

First time visiting here this weekend. Jurassic coast is amazing in general and it wad fun to see the most photographed rock formation in England. Lovely beach and walk along the cliffs is perfect. Does get windy so come prepared.

Our visit to Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England, was a delightful experience filled with awe-inspiring beauty. The natural limestone arch, sculpted over millions of years by the forces of erosion, stood proudly against the backdrop of the sparkling blue waters of the English Channel. As we explored the coastline, we were captivated by the rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and dramatic rock formations. Each moment spent at Durdle Door was a testament to the power and beauty of nature, leaving us with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for the natural world's wonders.

## A Breathtaking Jurassic Journey: Durdle Door Walk ReviewThe Durdle Door walk is more than just a hike; it's an exhilarating journey through time, sculpted by millions of years of history. Here's why it deserves a place on your travel bucket list:**Spectacular Views:** The moment you crest the hill and witness Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch framing the turquoise waters, is truly awe-inspiring. The dramatic coastline, dotted with hidden coves and jagged cliffs, unfolds before you, making every step a postcard-worthy scene.**Jurassic Delight:** Walk along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at the exposed layers of rock, remnants of a prehistoric past.**Variety and Challenge:** The trail offers a delightful mix of terrain. Lush green hills lead to dramatic cliff edges, with a well-maintained path and some steeper sections for a bit of a workout.**Perfect for All Ages:** This walk is suitable for most fitness levels. While there are some inclines, the well-marked path makes it manageable for families with children (be mindful with younger ones near cliff edges).**A Refreshing Reward:** After your invigorating walk, descend to Durdle Door beach and feel the soft sand between your toes. Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters, or simply relax on the beach and soak up the beauty of the surroundings.**Tips for a Top Trip:*** Arrive early, especially during peak season, to secure parking and avoid crowds.* Wear sturdy shoes with good grip, as the path can be uneven in some places.* Pack sunscreen, water, and a hat, as there's limited shade on the trail.* Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the stunning views from the top of the cliffs.**Overall, the Durdle Door walk is a must-do for anyone visiting Dorset. It's a captivating blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and a touch of physical challenge. Get ready to be amazed!**

Iconic rock in Dorset! It’s a bit of a walk down (around 10 mins) to see it for a picture. The car park is a bit pricey at £6 minimum. Still recommend the spend and the walk

Amazing views! Very windy but such a lovely walk and the views are magnificent

Durdle Door is a truly breathtaking and heavenly destination, boasting an outstanding sea view and mesmerizing water color that leaves one in awe of its natural beauty. It's a place that evokes a sense of wonder at its creation. A visit promises an unforgettable day out, especially with its top-notch views of the sea. However, it's important to exercise caution and wear sturdy trekking shoes, as the stairs leading down to the beach may be slippery due to heavy foot traffic.

Durdle Door is a marvel of nature, offering stunning views that leave a lasting impression. The iconic limestone arch, framing the azure waters of the English Channel, is a sight to behold. The beach is pristine, perfect for a day of relaxation or a scenic stroll. The walk down is a bit steep, but the incredible views more than compensate for the effort. Ideal for photography, picnics, and simply soaking in the beauty of the Jurassic Coast. A visit to Durdle Door is a must for anyone seeking a serene and picturesque escape. It’s a true gem of the English coastline.

Amazing place, just beautiful. The walk down has amazing views with plenty of photo opportunities. The beach is stunning and the sea is so blue. Definitely a place to visit. We parked at the car park at Durdle Door, but it is also possible to park at Lulworth Cove (¡smugglers place) and walk along the coastal path. It is a very steep path, but not hard to do and I have two replacement knees. First class! 👌

Durdle Door is truly a gem along the Jurassic Coast in England. Its iconic limestone arch and stunning views of the sea make it a photographer’s paradise and a favorite spot for nature lovers. The hike down to the beach adds to the adventure, and spending a day here with friends is always memorable. Just be prepared for crowds during peak seasons, as its beauty attracts visitors from around the world. Overall, Durdle Door offers a breathtaking experience and is definitely worth a visit.

The Durdle Door!! One of the best senic landscape in UK. View of English channel from here is outstanding. Make sure to get a parking by early start otherwise you will be in trouble. This is Must if you are visiting UK!!. Go & lost in blue sea view.

It was beautiful and stunning coastline and not so far from the carpark (we parked closer to Lulworth Cove) but the path was stone covered so it was a little slippery and not easy to walk up and come back especially after rain.The stairs to the beach in front of the Durdle Door was quite muddy and steps were not even so be careful.Some ppl were swimming!

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Lovely cathedral, well worth a visit. Nice refectory so you can stop off for something to eat and drink. Good gift shop too. Make sure to have a look at the clock in the east transept and be sure to visit the chapter house. Recommended.

A very pleasant and enjoyable day out. The afternoon prayers were amazing, and all the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They do give free tours also which is an added bonus. I would 100% recommend this when visiting Wells and I will definitely be returning.

Fabulous visit to Wells Cathedral and enjoyed the High Places tour (not too many stone spiral steps, I managed well). The building is beautiful and it's almost unbelievable it was built so long ago with just simple hand tools- well done to the carpenters and stone masons of 1175!

Me and my husband went Dec 8th, visiting wells cathedral £8 per adult to go in. The structure of the cathedral was really good and elegant.When i was there looking around, they were students practicing their choir songs. Outside was huge grounds and can take good pictures. The town was only a 5min walk.

Stupendously magnificent cathedral. Frontage covered in carvings, interior awesome architecture. Never seen support structures quite like it. When walking the cloisters, make sure you go right around as there is another garden at the far end.

Beautiful cathedral! Wells is known as the cathedral city, and is also one of the smallest towns in UK. The cathedral itself is very well managed and offers rich history. A must visit! Entry is free, but they do encourage you to donate towards the maintenance of the church.

A beautiful Cathedral and well worth a visit. Donation recommended and advisable when you see the maintenance costs. It was great to see a Cathedral that let's you walk round with your dog.. Otherwise half the party miss out by sitting outside. Doesn't matter if your religious or not, visit if only to stand in awe at the technical skills of the previous generations builders. Absolutely stunning outside and inside. The gardens at the side are also worth a seperate visit.

A nice cathedral for a trip out. 2 hours free parking outside. Got some picturesque graveyard gardens. If you are a book fan would recommend going during the week between 1400 & 1600hrs as the library/reading room are open. Worth the £8pp day admission. Unfortunately did not have time to visit the bishops palace behind (separate admission at £16pp for the year).

Brilliant and quite awe inspiring cathedral. Parts were closed due to a private wedding however the areas we had access to were great. It’s amazing to see the level of maintenance that has been involved in keeping the cathedral in tip top condition.One interesting (and quite incredible fact) was daily the running costs. You can find this as you reach the shop on exit.Very much recommended, especially if you then also head into the town centre and bishop’s palace for more history and amazing gardens.

Absolutely stunning cathedral amazing architecture and stained glass. The clock striking 12 is well worth seeing. I found the volunteers extremely nice and knowledgeable. The cathedral is massive and has a lovely garden. Entry was by donations when we visited but there will be a set fee at the end of the month and I can totally understand why. There is a cafe (but we didn't use it ) and nice clean toilets. A very enjoyable day

Oh wow. What a peaceful cathedral to visit. They also allow well behaved dogs and all for a donation. Simply stunning and a must of visiting the city

Such a stunning place. The cathedral is breathtaking. There is so much to see inside! We were greeted by a lovely lady that told us a little about the building. There’s lovely art inside as well!

Truly one one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England I've visited. Rich in history. Friendly and welcoming staff. Also dog friendly. Went in asook as it opened and we had the cathedral all to ourselves.

Absolutely love coming here, my 3rd visit here. It's so tranquil and the Architecture is incredible. If you come you must walk up the worn stairs and if it is open the chained library which sadly wasn't open this visit though I have been bwfore

A very beautiful cathedral, there isn't any charge to enter but they do ask for a donation for an adult the suggested donation is £8. We'll worth a visit.At the moment the cathedral is hosting a contemporary art display, the artwork was unique.

We have been here during one of our dates visiting Shepton Mallet and Bath. Stunning architecture and an eerie/magic feeling overall. Would definitely recommend.

We visited Wells Cathedral for an evening Vivaldi concert. The Cathedral itself is beautiful and well worth a visit. The concert was beautiful, the musicians were brilliant. If you have the opportunity to attend an concert here would thoroughly recommend.

Wells Cathedral has to be the finest Cathedral I have visited. The exterior is stunning and the interior takes your breath away. The scissor arches alone are fantastic and that's without moving from the door way. Almost impossible to write down all the details but my only suggestion would be to see for yourself.

This cathedral is beautiful and massive, in such a lovely area. So much to see, including an ancient library including christian books/history books all the way from the 1600s. The cathedral houses the second oldest clock in the world, and the oldest working of its kind. It strikes every quarter of an hour. The atmosphere of the cathedral is lovely and quite homely. Private chapel areas open to the public, as well as the charter house. Make sure to check the website for services occurring as some parts of the building may not be accessible eg during worship times. Only one small complaint, we arrived thinking that it would be free to visit as it has been in the past but were not made aware that there is a £8 per person fee, rising to £14 in mid april. A bit of a shock as it did not state on the website nor on google maps. They say those are the recommended prices but the staff seem to urge you into having to pay, not sure if the price we paid was voluntary or required. However overall we had a lovely visit. Includes toilets and a gift shop. May not be suitable for very young children.

We did the 1.5 hour behind the scenes High Parts tour, which was very interesting. Simon & Richard were great tour guides. Highly recommend this tour. The cathedral is beautiful. We had lunch in the Loft Cafe, which was ok, but service to order meals was terribly slow. The gift shop staff were lovely, including Basil, the shop cat who was a counter attendant!

Amazingly beautiful Cathedral. It's huge - quite long. The 24 clock built in 1603 is amazing and chimes every quarter hour. Nice cafe too.

Stunning place, very friendly, very peaceful, off duty cathedral guide on a visit with his own family couldn't help but tell us info about the clock! Easy parking, lovely toilets, no charge just donation, spent much longer there than planned. Wish I lived closer as the concerts advertised look amazing too.

Lovely church from the outside as it was closed the day we visited.Lots of detail has gone into the build of this church back in the day. Got some lovely photos.Will definitely need to visit & see the inside.

Admission on donations. Beautiful cathedral. All the volunteers are really insightful. The library was a highlight for me & I loved how much was open to the public.

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Absolutely superb day. If you are into military vehicles then allow a full day. The layout of the exhibits is excellent and takes you through the development of the tank, the first world war as well as many other eras. We took our 8 month old in a pram and the facilities were great. Cafe provided good food for a fair price and everything was very accessible. I am sad that I live so far away or I would be back regularly. Buy tickets online for a small discount. Shop was fairly priced and had an excellent selection, particularly of clothes and model kits.

A brilliant museum for anyone interested in tanks and war history! Drove 3 hours to visit and I’m glad we did. All exhibits are interesting and the quantity, quality and variety of tanks and their information is amazing. Got to tick off some bucket list tanks to see. Cannot wait to return.

What an absolutely brilliant day out. So worth the visit. The live tank display is a must and thoroughly enjoyable. Tank rides are available at an extra cost to the entrance price but worth it. Lots of WW1 and WW2 exhibits with interesting and moving personal accounts. With recreations of what life was like in a wartime bunker which you can actually walk through. Large cafe and seating available but gets busy. You can bring your own picnic and sit on the grass overlooking the tank display arena. Very friendly and helpful staff ready to answer any questions. I highly recommend a visit.

We were so impressed with our visit. We visited with our 3 year old and stayed for over 4 hours. There are some really great kids activities throughout the museum like army figures, lego, top trumps, dressing up, puzzles etc. I’m not that into tanks myself, my husband is the one who wanted to go, but I still really enjoyed myself and found everything so interesting. So much to see and a very big museum. Highly recommend. They also have some bargain books!

Fantastic day out. Book tickets online as they are cheaper than buying on the day. The food is below average but that's not why you come here.I'd advise bringing a picnic and eating at the tables looking over the exhibits or outside on the grass if it's good weather.The tickets get you an annual pass, making it great value for money. I was feeling unwell so I left early and ended up coming back the following day to finish the museum and am glad I did so.There are talks throughout the day that are great for those who struggle reading the vast amount of information in the exhibits.If you're not a fan of tanks (and have been dragged along) I'd suggest completing the story of the tank exhibition and going through the trenches. It will take most of the morning and I've been told it was interesting to a non enthusiast.The staff were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A great day out.Also you may see some tanks on the road on your way in, which is great to see they are still operational and brings home their power.

Just the most fantastic museum, so we'll laid out. Brilliant value as your ticket lasts for a year. 1000% better than 10 years ago. Very nice cafe with great views. You will need at least 5 hours.

So much to see and learn even if you're not a tank enthusiast specifically! We went on a rainy day as two adult women but had an amazing time. The museum does a great job of taking you right from the start of their introduction to modern day so you really can understand the decisions made and their impacts.My only note is that it gets really warm, so definitely consider a t shirt or even shorts!Gift shop and book shop were great, and the little cafe is a good stop for a quick refreshment although probably not the best bet for a full lunch!

Visited for Tankfest weekend and was amazed by the size of the place and the incredible number of tanks on display. And that's not giving credit to the vast number of "undisplayed" tanks in the storage hangar. Very well organized event overall, although I would like to see more undercover grandstand seating given that the glorious sunshine was beating down all weekend.

Can't rave enough about this place. This was our first visit as a family of 5 with two boys on the spectrum. At the admissions desk, we saw there were Sensory Bags available, these were just what was needed, ear defenders, torch, fidget spinners, periscope and loads of other items to keep them occupied while adults explored. There were loads of activities that occupied the kids too. It was nice to stop and get a coffee while they ran around the softplay. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, making the overall experience great. The outdoor display was great as well. We didn't get time to ride the tracked vehicle and there were some exhibits we couldn't appreciate while keeping an eye on the boys but thoroughly enjoyed the day. Highly recommend it.

The tank museum was amazing! Even people in our group who weren't into tanks enjoyed it. There was plenty of space for the kids to look around and fun activities for them. Our autistic daughter had lots of fun too and was able to move around freely with no judgement.We will 100% be returning, numerous times I hope!

Wow wow wow. This place is absolutely brilliant! There are so many things to interact with and the actual engineering and all the different types of tank is mind blowing. This is an exceptional set up, brilliant cafe serving wholesome meals and snacks, separate cafe next to soft play all indoors. Also if you paid for a ticket online you got the next 365 days entrance for free. Such good value if you are staying in the area or plan to come back.Lots for kids to do too, my son loved all the dressing up and the Lego builds a tank station. Plenty for military enthusiasts too, we will definitely be back!

So many tanks to look at, far more than I expected. The displays are interesting and in a light and spacious area, not fenced off behind barriers, you can look up close. There is an outdoor area where you can see tanks driving around and for an extra fee you can take a ride on one. The cafe was nice, had a tasty Tuna panini and chips. Lovely clean loos, nice little gift shop. Glad we went.

If you love tanks, then this place is for you. The attention to detail to the tank presentation is out of this world. Information on the tanks is very accurate and interesting. To be honest, I wasn't ready to leave and spent a good 4 hours there and still didn't see everything. 10/10Best tank museum in the world.Plus the kids loved it!

Wonderful experience. Fascinating. Lots of interactive exhibits for our children. Our teenage son, who is very interested in WWII and tanks, thought it was excellent. We all enjoyed our time here.

What a fantastic experience! Amazing collection, well displayed. Definitely worth traveling across the world to see it.Fairly easy to get there by train from Bournemouth. Best to take a taxi from the train station, takes about 5min. Food at the museum is decent. Probably 2 days needed to have the full experience. We spent 6 hours and it wasn’t enough time. WW1 exhibits are amazing! Don’t miss it.

Absolutely brilliantly day out. I had very little expectations. Thought they’d have a few tanks on display and a few medals. Nothing like that. The place has so much going on. They’ve thought of everything. And parking is free, which is always a bonus. We visited in the 6 week term so really busy but when I booked my ticket for the day (£45 for 2 adults and 2 children) I noticed you can add the annual pass for free with the ticket so make sure you do that. We will definitely visit again. The kids loved it. Highly recommend a visit

Having last visited the Tank Museum in 2001, I was not sure how much could have changed in that time, and I was slightly apprehensive that my young child might be quickly bored, but this was absolutely NOT the case!There are more than ample interactive activities for kids in almost every room, with each section being very well thought out to appeal to all age ranges. There is also reasonable cafe and soft play to keep young families occupied if the activity trails aren't enough, which is a bonus.The museum also offers sensory backpacks for children, which was a very nice touch.The tanks themselves are still very tastefully displayed and remain the real highlight.Highly recommended!

Easy to find and significantly more professional and well presented than when I went as a kid. So, so many tanks and military vehicles with loads of info about the exhibits. One area was closed off due to a wedding, but we still ran out of time to see it all. Hopefully in a few years time they will cover the Ukrainian war and the impact drones have had on tank design and tactics.

I think I felt like a 6 year old with big toys for the whole 4 hours it took to take the place in... Loved it!I arrived with a love for tanks and left with knowledge of the reason and history of the modern tank. It's an amazing collection expertly presented.

What a great day out. So many tanks to see but other interesting things to do like tank PC gaming and exhibitions. Caters to all ages and plenty of places to sit and read and interact with. My son's 15 and loved it. Great value for money as well. Great shop and restaurants there. And you get an annual pass with entry which is great we want to go back in the summer to see the tank shows. But your tickets online it's cheaper but very good price for everything you get to see and do.

WOW! this Museum blew my mind away such a huge collection, excellent displays and information, take plenty of time for your visit so much to take in. Staff make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in, tours are available at different times throughout the day with guides. There is a restaurant, parking is easy, plenty for kids to do all in all a fantastic day out. Having a Grandad that served in WW1 who won medals during the battle of the Somme who survived to return a broken man, and uncles that served in the Army during WW2 who also returned home made this visit even more important for me.

How amazing is this place.. I cannot wait to recommend this amazing experience. There is so much to see and learn here for young enthusiastic kids, and even the big kids like mums and dads will enjoy this place. I have to comment on the value for money. The tank show is a not to be missed either.A brilliant day out.

What a brilliant museum. So much to see and do. My son wanted to visit this place for his birthday treat. If you like military history or not it is very interesting, some of the machines are incredible. The staff are great and very friendly. The food is a bit pricey, but to help support the museum I don't mind. Admission is very reasonable, 1 adult and 2 kids under 15, £34 for a year ticket. We stayed in nearby Swanage to make a weekend of it. Some lovely places to stay.

If you are into military vehicles this is a must place to visit (in Dorset), hundreds of vehicles with their history attached. Some you can go into others just to look into.The price is £21.50 (adult) so not cheap BUT that is valid for a year so even if you visit twice in the year it's very good value for money as you can spend many hours there.Lots of car parking spaces, a cafe and a restaurant on site.I would highly recommend a visit.Just a few photos attached.

Excellent day out. Very informative and interesting. Much bigger than I thought, and not at all boring. Brilliant displays and interactive exhibits. Thoroughly recommend a visit. Make sure you see the outdoor displays too - great to see some proper tanks in action!

I think this is the most excellent museum I have ever been in. Quite jaw dropping in its scale, with highly informative exhibits brought to life through many personal stories. We were there for over 4 hours and still did not see or read everything. We were quite overwhelmed by the experience. Luckily the tickets are valid for a year and we will definitely return. To help spend a whole day here there is a cafe with a kids play area and a less noisy restaurant. There is a ton of stuff for kids to do. Put simply, everyone should visit to be better informed about war, UK innovation in tank warfare, and how ordinary people were impacted at such a young age.

Had never thought about visiting a place like this before, but really glad I did as was a great day and an amazing insight into history. The perfect place to visit too when the weather ain't great as it's all indoors. A really great varied collection of tanks and other historical military equipment. Great history education throughout and a sizeable gift shop to choose souvenirs from.

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Slightly eye watering price tag but we understand they are surviving on charity to be able to afford to do the amazing work they do with saving and caring for so many animals.We had a fantastic family day out. The cafe food was expensive but all very tasty - much better than expected and better standard than any other zoo/farm/kids place we have been to in recent memory!!There are lots of parks dotted around and the big one was huge and easily accommodated all the kids wanting to play. With tonnes of different climbing activities and loads of swings so no kids really queuing for any activity.There were loads of animals to see and, as they are primates, they were mostly jumping or running about so my daughter enjoyed it more than a big standard zoo.Gift shop prices were mostly quite reasonable although most the stuffed toys were extortionate in my opinion! However we bought a few other bits and liked the range of bits and bobs.Would definitely go again. Highly recommend as a slightly different day out.

Monkey World will be very familiar to anyone who has seen the TV series about the dedicated rescue work of Jim and Alison Cronin and their colleagues. It is, however, a fascinating place to visit for any animal lover, regardless of whether they've seen the shows. It's readily apparent how much care has been lavished on providing a safe home and an attractive, sympathetic environment for the many rescued animals, many of whom still bear the marks of their harsh former lives.On site facilities are good. There are cafes, a fair sized gift shop and a reasonable number of toilets. The paths are fairly friendly for prams and wheelchairs.

Amazing. The monkeys are so well looked after and have very large enclosures. The map was slightly confusing but that could have been how we interpreted it. It is very large and definitely needs a whole day to see everything. It is very well priced and not expensive. For one adult and one child it cost £27. The food, gift shop and drinks were a good price and good quality. It's a good place to take the family and enjoy a day out. Will definitely be visiting again.

It’s a great place for adults kids alike. What this place provides for these maltreated animals is amazing. I highly recommend this place for anyone interested in animals.You can see that they’re well cared for they’ve got a lot of space in their pens and they given a completely comfortable and safe life.It’s a lot larger than you think it is, when you look on the map, it does look a bit small but trust me you can make a whole day out of this.My advice is not to rush through like a lot of people do. Stop at each animals enclosure and read the story about what they went through before coming to the rescue centre. (Each section has a placard with what the animal went through, along with their name and general information)It will absolutely shock you what they went through before they rescued, and I think it really adds to the experience to truly understand what these animals have been through, and what this place provides them now in terms of safety, comfort and happiness.One other thing I really like is usually places in this genre hike the cost of food and the shop at the end. I have to say the tickets the food and the shop were all very well priced. It meant that you’re not breaking the bank just forget lunch out.It’s worth stopping for food and getting something in the shop before you leaveI definitely will visit again, and I joined my time so much

Really nice place to visit. We went as a family, kids 10 and 11. The park is very accessible with most paths being tarmac. The primates have a great environment to live in with loads of space. There are plenty of opportunities to see the animals and have a read about their backstory.The park was great for the kids, there are plenty of kiosks, toilets and bins dotted around. I would definitely recommend a visit.

A great day out for all ages!!! There are plenty of monkeys to see and lovely locations for picnic. Would recommend purchasing tickets online in advance as they are cheaper. We were very fortunate with the overcast weather, I probably wouldn't recommend going when it is raining as most of the enclosures are outside. A well spaced out attraction where you can take each element of the park at your own pace; various outdoor play areas available for children to play. It brought back many great memories for me from when I was a child. Even thought the gift shop was fairly priced for a park gift shop.

Absolutely great day out. We went in around midday and left at around 4.15.Toilets are clean and dotted around quite well. Snack and food places about, though a little pricey, but you expect it, and we had coffees and sausage rolls by a big area of picnic benches. Lots of benches and picnic tables to sit and take five where necessary. Park was bigger than I expected and would highly recommend.

Great place for a day of family fun. Plenty of different monkeys to see; all in big open spaces. Huge site, with plenty of facilities including toilets, cafes, shop, play areas and more. You'll most definitely be there for the best part of a day. Order tickets online for quicker entry.

Been before, an interesting place to visit, took the grandson, he loved the monkeys and apes, especially the play areas, but had a meltdown in the gift shop as he couldn’t have a toy car, instead of a furry ape toy. Just no pleasing some children. Overall worth a visit a really good day out. The cafes on site are reasonable, and the coffee is not to bad. One slight issue is the exit is not well marked till you get close to it.

It was very, very busy, which made the day slightly less enjoyable. We had hoped the watering hole would be open, but it never seems to be.The animals, as always, are clearly very well cared for. You always see staff around cleaning. The toilets are cleaned hourly, which you can see on the checklist in each cubicle.A lovely place to visit

It was very cold, but sunny and we had a lovely day. A lot of primates to see, with explanations of how each one comes to be at monkey world. They have lovely accommodation and huge outdoor play areas with lots of very big interesting climbing structures.

Fantastic day out for a wonderful cause. Huge enclosures for all primates which is great to see. Great to hear the staff doing talks throughout the day and lots of information on how the animals came to the sanctuary. Recommend booking in advance to save that little extra. Gift shop reasonably priced too. Can see new enclosures being built so will have to come back to see once finished!

It's a lovely place to visit. Plenty of primates to see and enjoy. A leisurely walk all around the park. The cafe was busy but it didn't take long to get our food. Very tasty burgers and reasonably priced. Everybody enjoyed the day out.

Absolutely fantastic day! It was nice to see all the animals in big, clean enclosures with lots of enrichment and places to hang out either in sight or away from people. The animals seemed relaxed and often came to watch us as much as we watched them. The staff where helpful and seemed to enjoy there work and the gift shop was brilliant too.

Having watched a couple of the TV shows, found this place different. Much better!. Layout is very well done and as natural as possible with the foliage, trees and plants. Easy to identify as a rescue centre as opposed to a manicured garden zoo. Just please take with you any clean unwanted sheets and towels etc. Fab to watch the orangs in particular 'wearing' the towels. Such a lovely place, on fact so lovely spent 4 hrs on Sat and then another 4 hrs on the Monday. We'll worth a trip, and we'll worth sponsoring / adopting a primate. Also read on a notice that they need plants. Next time I go I will take bedding, towels and some plants. They do need donations of plants but only specific ones. Thoroughly recommend the Park. Staff are committed and that is evident from watching them. If you time it right you can see the chimps with their broccoli. The staff put it on top of their enclosure so they need their hands to get it through the bars! Had lots of happy hours there.

This was a great day out, all the chimps, monkeys you know from the TV show, also a new baby woolley monkey sooo cute. It was a lot of walking but there was seating and rest points. Picnic & play area, outside seating + cafe. Nut free Oat Bars a selection of food drinks. Gift shop has a good selection. The main plus staff were helpful and friendly.

It's really easy to find as it's well sign posted. I felt it was reasonably priced at £46 for a family of 4, including days parking. Usually, that means that they rip u to shreads on the price of food, this was not the case. 4 main meals with drinks was about £36. It tasted lovely and fresh with great portions. Staff were so polite and were happy to accommodate.While walking around the park, it was clean and tidy with plenty of seating. The enclosures were beautiful, bigger than i thought they would be, and well kept. There were names and photos on every enclosure so that you knew who you were meeting when they came to the window. Some had detailed descriptions of their journey, which were sad to read. The level of cruelty they had experienced was unimaginable. Makes you ashamed to be human. Would visit again.

Visited here with my elderly disabled mother. The animals have nice enclosures and seem well cared for. Essential carers enter free, pathways are sound (there are a few inclines) and plenty of toilets. These are all important considerations when visiting with someone with a disability. Well done Monkey World for being very inclusive.

I recently visited Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre with my elderly mother during our holiday in Dorset. The experience was quite enjoyable overall. The enclosures were impressively spacious, and the monkeys appeared to be well cared for, providing us with great viewing opportunities. Their entertaining antics kept us engaged throughout our visit.However, one minor letdown was the café's food variety. It could have offered a more diverse selection, especially for visitors with varying tastes and dietary preferences.A word of caution to fellow caregivers: if you're accompanying someone in a wheelchair, be prepared for some steep inclines that can make navigation a bit challenging. It's worth keeping in mind for a smoother visit.Despite these minor downsides, both my mother and I had a nice time at Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre, and the opportunity to witness the monkeys in their spacious enclosures was certainly a highlight of our trip to Dorset.

It was great seeing all the monkeys & orangutans. It was a dry day we visited & quite a few of them we're out & also playing around. My only downer was that there is one way in & then retrace your steps out. Having it go in & out from different ways would have made our day perfect in my eyes.

A nice place to see various apes. There are several kids play areas and seating for food. Probably better to go here nearer the summer period.

Second visit to monkey world now and it was once again a great day out. Credit to all the staff who do such fantastic work helping conserve these amazing animals.

This was a wonderful site seeing all the amazing work they are doing and have done.Each monkey having been given support in some less than nice situations.It was extremely educational when it comes to legislation and the lack of government support (of all political persuasions) to help more!Highly recommended fun, educational and heart warming/wrenching

Another brilliant experience at Monkey World. My boys & I loved seeing all the monkeys & what they were up to. Great experience for my youngsters and me alike.Food in the cafe was really tasty & great value for money & the gift shop was loved by all.

A truly magical experience. I have been to a large number of zoos both in England and abroad. This is truly the best from an animal welfare point of view and also from seeing all the beautiful animals. They have descriptions about the animals and what has happened to them previously. The keepers are very knowledgeable about all their animals and very happy to talk about them. We were lucky enough to hear the gibbons singing to each other and also swinging across the tree tops. I would highly recommend it to anyone that loves animals.

Returning from Devon popped in and spent 3hrs there. Great price £40 paid for family of four.Fascinating place.Buy tickets online saves 10% worth it show booking reference to cashier turnstile gates.Plenty of parking.

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Amazing views! A must visit if ever in Bristol, you can spend hours taking in the beautiful scenery. Many details around you. With the observatory close by, and a tunnel leading to suspended balcony in the middle of the cliff.The bridge itself is more than a 100 years old. With daily walking tours.You can put your camera down, many details you can find around you while crossing and beautiful scenery.It takes around 5 minutes going from one side to the other.Unfortunately the Avon gorge below was nearly dry when we visited August 2022 because of the heatwave, but still the views were beautiful.The Clifton area close by with the Mall gardens and many authentic restaurants. A nice place to send part of your day and end with having a meal in on of those restaurants.Note: the bridge has a £1 pound toll if crossing in a car.

Even I don’t know much about bridge construction, I also can tell from the height and width of the bridge that this was a highly complex project in the 19th century. A lot of difficulties were encountered from design to completion which I learned from the visitor centre. Just walk 5 minutes across the bridge to enjoy the beautiful view of the river. A must see place if visiting Bristol as the view is just magnificent.

Absolutely stunning! The suspension bridge's design is a masterpiece. The breathtaking view from atop leaves you in awe. It's the perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature. A must-visit for nature enthusiasts!

Fabulous views, interesting historical facts and stories. Free visitors centre. £1.00 toll to cross the bridge. All upkeep of the bridge is paid for from the tolls. The gorge is also home to many specific plants. The Bristol White beam being found no where else on earth.

Stunning suspension Bridge! The view is breathtaking either you look the bring from down or up. Cross the bridge walking is such and incredible experience. With car there is a toll to pay that's 1£, but totally worth it. Waiting the sunset there will give you the chance to take some very amazing pics.

Absolutely beautiful suspension bridge. We definitely recommend you have a look if you’re in Bristol.The bridge is easy accessible, we went via a bus which took about 20 minutes from the city centre. You can also drive (I did see some parking), and the bridge is next to a lovely park so you can walk around if you’re in the area.Of course this area gets busy when it’s tourist season but it’s such an amazing view, I would definitely recommend you stopping by.Best time to go would be just before sunset, because then you can see the bridge during the day and then watch as it turns its lights on at night.There’s also a good selection of bars and pubs within a 10 minute walk, so you can make an evening of it.

Quite an impressive bridge, with plenty of viewing platforms for tourists, as well as significant amounts of greenery. Parking is in short supply, but you can find stops leading up to the bridge for 15-30 minutes to be quite sufficient. Note that you can get two different views for both sides of the bridge. Moreover, make sure to climb up the hill for better views, as well as cafe access.Overall, an excellent visit

The visitor’s center is free and provides interesting facts about the building of the bridge.I’m now keen to book an online tour of the bridge’s vaults although these are only available from April to October.Visit on a sunny day if you can and walk across into the vibrant heart of Clifton.

Free to cross as a pedestrian, £1 for cars. Amazing and expansive view, and fun to look down at all the tiny cars and people. Very narrow pathways so it would be a struggle for a wheelchair or a big buggy, but perhaps not impossible. You can definitely access the first part of the bridge pretty easily, which has the best views anyway!

Fascinating, looks like a diamond necklace, good for sight seeing, beautiful view of Bristol City at night. Over the hill you get to see the padlocks where lovers make a pact for their love.A sad thing about the bridge is many people have committed suicide on this bridge because of divorce, loss of their home because of mortgages. Highly recommended.

I mean... Really scary to look downward 😅 But the toll (for vehicles to cross the bridge) is keeping it well maintained I guess ? Not sure.Historic and iconic place to visit in Bristol. There's nothing to review as such sorry 🥲

Clifton Suspension Bridge is the most popular place in Bristol and the seventh most popular place for photos in the whole of the United Kingdom. The most popular photo spot is the base of the western tower on the Clifton side of the bridge. Make sure you get your photograph in front of the best view, whether that’s at sunrise or sunset. You can also visit the Giant Cave where you can get a spectacular view.

Nice scenic view. U need to pay a toll to cross over the bridge. If u wish to save some money finding parking before the bridge as it is quite convenient.

Great historical bridge to visit. Not much parking near the bridge, so there might be a bit of a walk to get to it. If you have a blue disability badge, drive over from the Bristol side, and you can park in the lay-by on the right hand side (you might have to drive up the road a short distance to turn around). There are great photo opportunities on the bridge. If you suffer from vertigo, stay away from the edges as the drop is quite high. There are unicorn statues with messages of hope on them and the number for the samaratins on the bridge. There are walkways on either side of the road crossing the bridge. There is a barrier with a toll to cross on either side. Walking is free.

The iconic landmark of Bristol. Still standing strong after 150+ years. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the most famous Engineers of the Victorian era. Make sure to go to the Clifton Observatory to get great views of the bridge. Better yet, try to visit around the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, which usually happens in August, to get views of colorful hot air balloons flying above the bridge. You can also go for Boating on river Avon under the bridge or if you feel adventurous, visit the Giant's Cave to get even better views. Highly recommended and must visit if you are in Bristol.

Stunning bridge. Accessible, I drove my scooter across on both sides. Gorgeous views. We were lucky enough to see some rock climbers ,so watched them for a while too.

Lovely old bridge that's not only a great piece of engineering, but looks beautiful spanning over the River Avon and suspended between the gorge at Clifton.This iconic structure must be among one of the beautiful landmarks of the South West of England and well worthy of a visit

So impressive! Great to walk across, audio guide via QR (tho could’ve been longer), amazing views over the city and Clifton is a really nice area to explore after

Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the oldest suspension Bridge of it's time. Built around 1860 AD. It's an engineering Marvel and good picturesque view from the Bridge. Bristol City looks quite beautiful from the Bridge. Must visit for Nature enthusiast. One can go Trekking as well on the hill near the bridge.

You can enjoy nice view over the Clifton Suspension Bridge and one coffee shop on top of the hill. It is possible to visit a cave from where you should enjoy even better view (I have not done it, so I leave that part to others to evaluate). It was very cold at the time when I was there and it might have impacted the overall impression.

Clifton Suspension Bridge is an absolute marvel that effortlessly blends engineering prowess with breathtaking natural beauty. Walking across this iconic structure is like stepping into a piece of history while being embraced by stunning panoramic views of Bristol. The sense of awe as you gaze upon the Avon Gorge below is simply unparalleled. A must-visit for anyone seeking both architectural wonder and awe-inspiring scenery. Don't miss the chance to experience this masterpiece firsthand! 🌉🏞️

Amazing views up and down river from the bridge. The £1 to cross by car is worth it. The staff in the visitor centre are also extremely knowledgeable and friendly

Nice view from the bridge,I walked down across the bridge it was really experience with some old and new vibes.. It was dat time may be next time I will try to see in night.

One of the oldest and famous hanging bridge. It's known as the jewel of Bristol. A fabulous view. Train and river flowing below. What a beautiful scenery. Worth visiting.

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Bristol, BS3 2JX, United Kingdom

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A lovely, medium sized zoo. Animals in good condition and seem contented. Lots of information dotted around for learning opportunities. Super helpful staff - all so cheerful and considerate! Food outlets are on the expensive side but you could just as easily take a picnic as there are outdoor and indoor seating areas.Seeing the eggs in the reptile house was a winner with my son after he had watched some YouTube videos about hatcheries. Daughter was completely engaged with the underwater sea lion viewing that had loads of space. Good disabled access throughout. Very wheelchair friendly. Staff were extremely understanding of my son's additional needs and catered for him really well. Good day out for old and young. We spent a total of 4 hours there. Arrive early because 11am onwards may be difficult for parking at peak times.

Had a brilliant time, much bigger than we expected, really well laid out design. Animals were brilliant to see, all looked in great condition with immaculate enclosures. Loads of info about each species too. Cafe was nice, but a little pricey. Apart from that, highly recommended x

We love Bristol Zoo, our son had a great day. We went early on a week day so it was nice and quiet. The staff & keepers are really friendly and told us fun facts about the animals when we saw them. I'm sad it's closing later this year so would recommend a visit before this happens.

Great selection of animals..very enjoyable experience. All the animals look happy and relaxed so I'm certain they're treated well. Great time to see the animals in their daily routine. I understand people's reservations on animals on captivity but a lot of the animals here are in danger of extinction so I'm glad to see their breeding program to help restore the population. Overall a wonderful experience

A very Small but quirky zoo, if you're a zoo lover it's worth a visit. Really enjoyed the Tree Kangeroos and Bats. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the gift shop prices were reasonable for a zoo. You can see it's age in places but I feel it really adds to its charm.

Can't wait for the Zoo to move to a larger location (at Wildplace Project).It's an amazing zoo, theres lots to see and the animals seem happy & well looked after.It can be expensive for larger families, but the annual membership is a good investment if you are planning to go 5 or more times in a year.

The zoo itself was awesome, the exhibits were diverse and especially the aquarium and reptile house were really well scaped! Saw a lot of animals I haven't seen before and caught some great animal behaviours. Sad to see it closing but looking forward to my first visit to Wild Place later this year! Deducted one star for it taking 30 minutes to park, but that won't be a problem when they move out of the city 💜

Many animals absent or not in viewing areas when visiting, which I guess can’t be helped to a certain degree. No comms regarding enclosure timings / closures info regarding feeding times / talks on a sandwich board at entry only.Took over an hour to find a parking space after finding out when getting to the zoo the car park was full and the entrance barred. The limited on street parking around the zoo all has a 3 hr max stay which isn’t helpful. On trying to ring the zoo to find out if we are still allowed to attend outside of our half hour slot, nobody was answering the phones so wasn’t sure either way.Heading towards the not well advertised overflow car park which was managed by luck it wasn’t apparent if it was full or not but there appeared to be no entrance. That is to say save for an area where 2 individuals in hi-vis sat away from the road, one rolling a joint the other playing on their phone.Eventually finding a spot to park on street that wasn’t limited to a 3hr window, on walking past the zoo car park it became evident there wasn’t any active management of the car parks as despite still being closed there were numerous empty spaces available.The penguins were a highlight though these days there are few and trying to see them at feeding time is awkward due to the crowd. The best for me was the seal feeding and talk as despite the crowd I was able to see due to the animals being clearly much larger than penguins. The fruit bats able to walk around overhead was also an enjoyable experience.Witnessed and area of concern when I was exiting through the gift shop, where an employee was weaving a stack of boxes through the busy crowds above her head height balanced on a wheelchair of all things?! I doubt that was on the risk assessment.

Amazing zoo! The exhibits were great and the animals were easy to see. There was a lot of things to do with kids. We spent about 4 hours here with our 3 kids and could have spent more time. We brought our buggy and it was easy to get around everywhere.

Lots to see and great for children, especially if not wanting/expecting to see large animals as don't have rhino's, elephants, giraffes, tigers etc. The lions and gorillas are the largest they have so manage small children's expectations! They have a fantastic reptile house, butterfly garden and lots more.

Took my 2 yr old grandson yesterday, the first time for him. Car park was full but was lucky enough to find a space to park in the street around the corner. All the animals were so lovely and well cared for. The staff around the park, all very friendly and helpful. Didn't get to see any penguins, otters or gorilla. The aquarium section was excellent, the fish are huge, totally amazed us. Nice little play park for the children. A lovely day out. Gift shop very expensive tho.

Highly recommended. My kids loved it. So much to watch. Restaurant facilities available onside. Few from many to watch as follows: Penguins, lion, gorillas, snakes, butterfly is must watch as it involves kids to spot rare blue morphos, flamingos, monkeys and .unhealthy much more. The only thing I was disappointed was parking charges which wasn't included in tickets fee and end up paying £5 for whole day.

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College Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA, United Kingdom

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Such an amazing place the house was full of character and showed a real insight into the families life and interests. After the house you visit the gardens and the lake.....wow. I wish I'd taken a book to read down by the water. It is truly beautiful , I will definitely be coming back. Stunning.

Simply stunning landscape. Interesting rooms and displays in the house. Substantial parking, visitor centre, cafe etcA must if you're in the area and the weather is favourable

Amazing National Trust with plenty to do. The grounds are well kept and the summer of play area was great for the kids. A bonus for us was having medieval recreations which the whole family enjoyed.

This is a beautiful National Trust area that includes a house, gardens, and lake. It's not a cheap place to visit (you also have to pay separately to park!), but you can get a whole day out here! There is a cafe and facilities as you enter, but also a kiosk selling drinks near the stables.In the house the kids can have a sheet of things to spot / look for in each room which certainly kept our youngest busy - the room guides were also more than happy to try and answer some of our random questions.A nice day out!

Lovely peaceful spot for a walk to spend an hour round the lake. Visited here 5 years ago, and wanted to come back again on my way up from Cornwall to visit a friend in Hampshire.Early November is a great time to go with the changing of the season inyo Autumn 🍁🍁Great photo opportunities too.

It is a beautiful and very large place. You need a full day to explore. Very big lake, surrounded by various historical features. House is also very big and beautiful with immense history. Suitable for all age groups as having a facility of shuttle bus and golf cart to roam around. A day well spent. It is not linked directly with public transport, hence approx 40 minutes walk from Gillingham(Dorset) Station or book a taxi. Taxi rank is not available in Gillingham(Dorset) Station.

Stourhead is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year. Unfortunately at the moment although it says the house is open it really isn't. There is the entrance hall and another room but you can go no further. If you are disabled the main toilets at the entrance are closed. There are portable toilets but they are up steps. If you are in a wheelchair there is nowhere accessible for the toilet or at the house. I use a stick to walk so did manage a short walk near the lake. You can get help to go to the house or by the lake in a mini bus. A very nice man took me back to the car park. The restaurant is also very slow, enough staff and they are young just not moving very quickly. I'd hate to be there on a busy day. Also no offer of help for disabled people with taking trays to a table. Hopefully when I visit again later in the years, things will be a bit better run and organised.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Stourhead today. It is a truly beautiful National Trust property with extensive grounds that amaze at every turn.. it has some beautiful features in the gardens and lots of fun caves and tunnels and bridges for all ages to enjoy. The house is stunning.. beautifully preserved with lots of history and great story telling from the kind and informative volunteers who clearly love the place. Entry and parking is free for National Trust members and there is an extensive carpark with step free access.. it’s a large site but mostly flat albeit with one or two slopes or optional stepped areas to negotiate. There is a lovely cafe and pub on site and outside seating areas for picnics and a lovely Gallery and second hand bookshop doing great business. It was busy but didn’t feel crowded apart from small queues at the two popular ice cream outlets! There are activities to complete for the kids and plenty of benches for less able. You can easily while away a good few hours there so set aside a day and bring the whole family. A truly lovely NT property.

Something for everyone. An attractive house with interesting rooms and objects to look at and knowledgeable volunteers, a delightful walk around a folly-studded lake perimeter with spectacular views, a chocolate-box church and village with gallery and secondhand bookshop , and a restaurant for reviving refreshments. What's not to love?!

Absolutely stunning place! The view when you first walk into the garden is breathtaking, and like looking at a magnificent painting.Very peaceful atmosphere with lots of nature to be found.Lots of walking is involved in order to get the most out of your visit.

Really great place, but very busy - which is understandable. We brought our own lunch, which was good as it avoided the cafe queues.Plenty of things to see and lovely walks. Lots of areas to relax and connect with nature.

Absolutely stunning manor house and gardens. £19 for 1 adult is pretty expensive, and there is no concession price but you can spend all day there exploring the grounds.Staff in the house were all incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.If we had been smarter we would have brought a picnic and stayed for longer, as food there is very expensive too.All in all, a beautiful day out 🌞

Beautiful place. A really enjoyable walk with my family. Pub at the end and a cafe for refreshments. Cafe at the beginning also. Just a stunning place.

We have visited Stourhead on several occasions and did so again on 14032024.Having arrived before the house was open, we took the opportunity to walk through the landscaped gardens leading to the lake. The gardens are so well cared for, and were beginning to flower, which made the walk in the drizzle very bearable.Having got to the Lakeside, we walked around the perimeter for the first time, enjoying not only the natural environment but also visiting the grotto and the pantheon.From the lake, we did a quick tour of the house - which was limited to the ground floor. The library, with its 6000+ books, was a particularly highlight.Before leaving, we had lunch at the Spread Eagle Inn. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the food was excellent.This site also boasts a restaurant, gift shop, gallery, and second-hand book shop, all of which are worth popping into.Another enjoyable visit and we'll no doubt return in future.(We are National Trust members and admission was free of charge on presentation of our membership cards.)

We have been to Stourhead venue before, we have always liked visiting the lovely estate with it's well maintained gardens, lake, house and grotto.At Christmas we decided to go to their Christmas lights, it was amazing 😃 we would definitely recommend going, it was well worth it, even though it was raining we enjoyed every minute.We will definitely be going again.

We had a fantastic stroll through the gardens late autumn. The colours were wonderful. Staff were setting up for Christmas, so lots of activity and prep going on which added to the atmosphere of anticipation for the festive season. We had coffee and cake and soaked up the beauty of the historic buildings. We even bought a few Christmas presents. A wonderful day.

Absolutely beautiful National Trust grounds. House was only to be seen on the ground floor and so dimly lit, you couldn't see much of the wonderful paintings in there. However, worth going just for the extensive garden. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Beautiful National Trust property with impressive grounds and history to match. Highly recommend the property tour to truly understand the design details of the grounds and each building. There are so many 'wow' moments with hidden surprises that reveal themselves in the most unexpected places. The restaurant serves up a wide ranging menu and staff were lovely, areas were kept very clean. Great place for a dog walk too.

An amazing place to visit, the gardens are just simply beautiful. Great walks around the big lake, lots of things to explore. Gardens are dog friendly.

Beautiful place to visit, the gardens are vast and very historical. House had alot of history. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would go again. Be warned gardens are huge, lots of walking but well worth it. The lake is very picturesque, there is a pub at the one end, well worth a cheeky pint/ co*ke. Would visit again.

House was closed for a couple of weeks (Nov 23) so we just walked around the lake and looked at the other small buildings on the estate. Autumnal colours were a little muted this year but still provided plenty of colour and glorious views over the lake. Well worth a visit but suggest going when the house is open as tickets aren’t cheap. Also you have to pay for parking on top if you’re not a member

It was the stories the guides told which made the visit so good. Stourhead is celebrating 300 years and has several rooms dedicated to the women who have lived there. The good times and the bad. Talk to the guides they have some great stories to tell. That's just the house. The gardens are fantastic, even on a very wet March Friday there was fabulous rhododendron and magnolia flowers. A 4km walk takes you around all the follies, lakes and beautiful flora.Good tea rooms and of course a well stocked NT shop.

Stourhead is a gem in the National Trust Crown. On this my first visit to Stourhead was for a walk around the grounds and lake at Stourhead. Although a mixed bag of weather sun, drizzle, heavy rain and thunder , hail and finish with glorious late afternoon/ evening sunshine , the walk highlighted the beauty and views of this old estate. The walk around the lake taking in the Grotto , the Gothic cottage , The Pantheon and Palladian Bridge is an absolute must as is the Temple of Apollo. Being National Trust unless a NT member it is £20 to enter the estate for the day but it is worth the money.

Although a very busy day - Easter Sunday - it wasn't an issue as the grounds are so vast. No problems stopping for coffee and lunch breaks as plenty of choices, and we got seated easily. It was a lovely day out.

Beautiful at this time of the year. We took a slow walk around the lakes (1.5hrs) stopping to admire the scenery and take photos, then had lunch in the cafe where there was a good selection of hot & cold food and drinks. Accessible car parking on one level. It's always worth a visit to the shop too, but the historic house was closed as they were preparing for Christmas.

If you enjoy parkland, views and lakes then you'll love Stourhead. It's a wonderful National Trust property that's beautiful in all seasons but especially so in the Autumn.There are a number of different paths that you can follow in the valley and I suspect that one can never become bored by the vistas. Still the main path, which is relatively flat and easy, is magnificent.In terms of logistics there's a good size car park at the top of the hill, where you have a visitor centre. A short walk takes you to the local pub, gift shops and a kiosk for food and drink.If Stourhead doesn't convince you to become a National Trust member then nowhere will!

We went to Stourhead near Mere. Such a beautiful place with stunning views and woodland walks. The lake area was so tranquil and at this time of year nature's tapestry of colours really showed up the magnificent trees.The house sits on top and has views across parkland one way and down towards the lake the other way.With kitchen gardens and various outbuildings to explore.The National Trust manages this incredible site and everywhere is so beautifully kept. We will have to go back to explore even more there and go in the house. Even then we will have to go back to see every season!!Wear good shoes for walking. Dogs are welcome to the outside areas but not actually in the house. There is a restaurant, café, shop and toilets by the car park. There are further toilets and by the pub where there is hot drinks and ice cream available in the court yard. A gallery and second hand book shop all in the courtyard. A playground for those youngsters who may not have used up all their energy exploring the grounds!!! Also a farm shop in the car park.Stunning area of outstanding beauty 😁. Take your camera 😉.

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Stourton, Warminster, BA12 6QF, United Kingdom

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Great day out. The Safari can take a little time to get around with stopping at gates but it's understandable why. They've no longer got the Bat Cave which I was a major disappointment for myself as a lover of bats.The staff on the boat, Lady Bath, were very friendly and entertaining.

Had a great day. The jungle cruise was great, loved the koalas and birds. Enjoyed the inflatables too. The safari was brilliant. We had a good show from the lion enclosure 😸

My partner and I visit at least once a year and this year was our first time seeing the balloon festival in the summer which was absolutely surreal! Loved it. We also did the ant eater experience which was just amazing. There is also an opportunity to feed birds within the park (no booking needed) which is really cute and I became particularly attached to one with a broken beak. We did the festival of lights last year which was a really nice winter attraction that we'd love to do again this year!

Exceeded my expectations!! Excellent family say out. Loved interactive element eg boat trip to feed sea lions & feeding parakeets. We went for festival of lights which was impressive!! We will have to go again as so much to see & do. Great places to eat & grab snacks/lunch etc too. Highly recommend.

The place is humongous and has really good arrangements for watching wildlife closely. They have tried giving a very good and open habitat to most of the animals.Some of the animals looks very well trained as to how to behave with humans.Longleat hose and amazement pack is also a very huge place to visit. Loved each and every part of the trip. Don't miss the boat and train ride it's a very good experience. Carry your own food if you don't prefer to eat team the cafe before your safari.The washrooms are well maintained.Start as early as possible as the queue is very long to enter the safari park.Try the maze it's super fun 😊

Longleat, what can I say. This is a beautiful place and a fantastic day out for the family, there's lots today and may not do it all in one trip. I would recommend getting there when the park opens as you can walk the grounds and do the zoo plus rides ect.. then go to your time slot for the Safari. Plenty of places to eat with lots of picnic benches. Lots of fun to have here and if you are thinking about going do it, you won't regret it.

Not many animals as expected. Still safari good. Peaceful place to drive through. Kids enjoyed. Maze is really good. We got lost in it for sometime 😃. There is a castle play area which is good. Splash pool is available. We went on hot air balloon event which is awesome. Some fireworks in the air. And music band is really good. My kid danced well for that music. A good place.

Absolutely fabulous time. We started with the safari drive as our 4 year old insisted! Wasn't too busy although was on a school day. We stopped at the African Village to see the animals there. There was a big queue to feed the giraffes so we didn't stay for that and drove round. Monkeys are particularly playful and mischievous so if you are precious about your car then do not enter. We saw every animal on the drive and really recommend the app as we checked off all the animals but also got to hear lots of information. We paid an extra £1.50 for deer food and we enjoyed feeding them from the car. Plenty of parking and not too far to walk even for those with little legs. We walked around Jungle Kingdom and then onto the Jungle Cruise. Very lucky to see so many gorillas out - we also paid £1.50 to feed the sea lions some fish. Again, I don't think we missed any animals on the walks round either. We managed to get another drive round done at the end. We avoided the monkeys this time and whole drive took just 50 mins that time. A fantastic day out. Highly recommend it! We've had to watch Animal Park again since being home!

The whole experience was amazing. We had a lovely time. Everything was well presented and very clean. We didn't manage to get around everything, so we will definitely return.

Great place to take the family! The kids loved feeding the giraffes & walking through the bird enclosure. Driving through the safari was great but be aware the monkeys will steal bits off your car if they can 🤣 you can skip the monkeys but they are great fun!All in all longleat is a great day out

Visited the last week of the summer school holidays and it was busier than our previous few visits. We are annual members and try to get there 4 or 5 times a year.We plan our visit to take in as much as possible and ensure we get to see different areas each time. With the kids, it is important to do this due to queues in the safari/food/toilets!We were treated to seeing far more of the animals this visit than previously (see a small selection of photos).Our only suggestion is to increase the variety of food. There was a street food hut near the main picnic area that served vegetarian food. The service was fast and the food quality was good. Without the little cabins the pizza offering was very busy. A 20 minute wait is too long for young children and can eat into your day out.Bring snacks, drinks and sweets to keep you going while walking around/queuing.Definitely worth visiting for the entire day.

One of the best safari parks in the UK, spent a couple of days here. Plenty to do and see with most things included in the entrance price. The house tour costs extra but well worth doing as the guides are knowledgeable and entertaining and the groups are small.

A great place for young kids and animal lovers. Would recommend morning slots as the animals are much active then. Also try visiting the park during the feeding time for the big cats which we were told is on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The place is huge so it's better to reach early to cover all the things rather than rushing. It has everything to keep your whole day occupied and more. Overall it's a money well spent.

What an amazing day! It was not busy and we got to see everything the park had to offer. The animals were active, and so entertaining. Lovely clean environment that they are staying in, plenty of space. The monkeys had babies hanging off them all over the place which didn't stop them climbing all over the vehicles - I even forgave them for stealing my windscreen washer off my car!

A day that never disappoints, normally we visit for the Christmas lights, but this year we thought we would add an extra “warm” visit and we were not disappointed. Great for the whole family however I went with our parents in law, chose to use our car, thus no monkeys! I would recommend using someone else’s vehicle or the garage courtesy car to enjoy this part of the trail!

The best day out for all ages. I cannot express how amazing it is to visit Longleat Safari. I used to go often when I was little and this year decided I wanted to go back. Wow, it really didn’t disappoint. The animals are just incredible and so well looked after. I was really lucky and was able to feed the giraffes, it was an experience I will never forget. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and all the staff are so helpful and friendly! This is a perfect day out for kids or couples, even in large groups. 10/10 recommend this trip to anyone.

Brilliant atmosphere today. Staff very committed and welcoming in safari. Finally after many years I was able to see air balloons festival. Amazing display and night glow steel the show. 🎈 display were awesome.

But less at the actual zoo part of things than expected but still not a reason not to go. The Safari drive through was brilliant, we went through the monkey enclosure(which you can bypass if worried about vehicle damage) and we came out only losing a blind spot mirror and three aerial sheath lol. Easy recommendation to visit lived it all but thinking summer is probably a better time to go

Apart from the overpriced cost of an entry ticket, we did have an amazing day! The safari drive was so good. We loved the monkeys jumping on our car. They behaved too and didn't pull anything off.The lions were very impressive, and the Rhinos too.You can drive around the safari area as many times as you like so you can get to see your favourites lots!The food queues were insane. We were so thankful we took a packed lunch, and we only had to queue for an ice cream.We went when the "sky safari" was on so the park closed at 8.30pm, we stayed till 8pm. It was fantastic!Top tip.... Don't forget to fill up your car with petrol/diesel. We got caught short, but we were able to leave the park to fill up and return, showing our receipt.

Fun day out at Longleat. Little proxy but the light show was very good, and got to see a few animals also.Some bits around park looking a bit tired.Went for a tour of the house which was interesting, and the guide was very good.

Have watched the program over the last couple years and have been wanting to go since I stumbled across it. Had the BEST day! Through the safari park I was so excited and giddy like a little kid. Seeing all the animals across the park was such an enjoyment and I loved every minute. Going round the house was incredible and the tour guide was fantastic getting everyone involved making it fun. The tour guide had such a passion and respect for the history of the house and park. If I lived closer I would definitely go all the time. The ticket prices seemed quite steep but actually I personally think the safari is worth that alone. A big well done to the staff as well, especially the women behind the till in one of the gift shops who had to listen to a customer complaining saying it didn't live up to what they've seen on TV....I quite frankly disagree. I liked how I knew the animals names through the show so when I visited it felt more personal. I loved the opportunities of feeding the animals e.g. Sea lions and deer. If you visit the boat tour is a must as you get to see the gorillas and feed the sea lions. Everyone who went took part in the maze, even though it was a bit damp and muddy, we all had such a good time and raced to the middle (we're all adults by the way). The only thing I can think of to improve would be more immersive sounds instead of only reading information on the animals. 100% worth the money and I can't wait to visit again in the future.

Fantastic family day out, we all thoroughly enjoyed this. The animals were fairly easy to see. They seemed to be kept well and looked healthy. Park was kept clean and tidy. Wasn't too busy when we went, so no big ques. Shops have a variety of gifts. Food was a reasonable price, and there was a variety of places to eat. Tickets to enter are on the higher side, but I would say it's definitely worth it. Will be coming back again in the future.

Our guide Nicky, gave us the most incredible VIP otter experience! She was so knowledgeable and open to questions. She really did make our day and i could not recommend her enough! We had pizza and donuts whilst there which were incredibly delicious and the hands on experience throughout the park was exceptional..

Awesome experience, the safari is the real deal. I've always dreamt of an experience as this and they made it a reality. The boat ride was wonderful, just wished it was longer as well as the train ride need to be longer and have things to see or do whilst on it. Can you imagine driving pass lionsin the open? It's intriguing. Staff was wonderful, courteous, kind, respectful and pleasant. Hats off to management for choosing these workers. Great job to the owner for this experience.

At the beginning of the year we’ve decided to visit longleat for the first time. They had their lights event on for Christmas and we were amazed. It’s a very memorable experience and we will definitely be back for the next one at the end of the year.My daughter is a part time wheelchair user due to her conditions and was glad that there were plenty of disabled parking bays as the extra space helps getting the wheelchair in and out. They also offer free carers ticket, since I am my daughters carer too I got in for free. The zoo was very wheelchair and buggy friendly.We will definitely visit again but next time we will bring our battery packs with us to charge our phones as both my partners and my phone died taking so many pictures we didn’t get pictures of everything.

We went for the annual Christmas New Year Light show (4th time) which was well up to standard.Despite the onset of torrential rain in the afternoon we did the safari drive earlier in the day and had some great up close and personal encounters as the animals were generally less sleepy than when the weather is sunny...or so it seemed 😉

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Warminster, BA12 7NW, United Kingdom

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A historical wonder and testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Romans, the Roman Baths are an absolute must for anyone interested in history, architecture or simply looking for a unique and immersive experience. On my recent visit, I was mesmerized by the grandeur and timeless beauty of this remarkable structure.When I entered the Roman Baths, I was immediately struck by their imposing presence. The massive stone columns and intricate carvings showcased the mastery of Roman craftsmanship and transported me to a bygone era. The attention to detail in every aspect of the architecture was truly astounding. From the imposing entrance hall to the intricate mosaic floors, it was clear that no expense had been spared in creating a truly opulent swimming pool.Exploring the different parts of the Roman Baths was like stepping into a living history book. The highlight, the Great Baths, with its colossal pool of warm, mineral-rich water, was a sight not to be seen. The idea of ​​Romans enjoying a quiet bath, engaging in discussions and social gatherings made me appreciate the importance of this common space in their culture.

The self guided tour was nice to follow along so be sure to purchase that option. Although you could figure things out by reading the placards, the info given in the audio is a much richer experience. But it is amazing to see the old bath ruins and the artifacts uncovered. The educational component is palatable for students and nonstudents. There were a lot of people so be sure to give yourself a few hours to leisurely move through the tour.

Went with my 10yr old daughter.Such a wealth of information and all delivered in a way that's accessible to all ages!Love the different audio options for adults and kids.Absolutely stunning displays and such a wonderful experience to imagine what the Romans would have seen when this was at its height!Tasting the water direct from the spring was great and it's not a flavour you would expect!

I had an amazing time exploring the Roman Baths in Bath city. This historic site is a true gem. The well-preserved ruins, stunning architecture, and informative exhibits took me back in time. The ambiance was captivating, and the audio guide provided fascinating insights. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone looking for a unique experience in Bath!

Great experience! It was a long tour but worth it! We really enjoyed learning about the history of the bath house. You get a hand held device to help guide you through. There are places to sit occasionally because it is a long tour. There is a gift shop at the end and lots of places to shop. A great tour through history! Thank you, Roman Baths!

Amazing. At first, we were a bit put back at the cost of entry. However, the venue is well worth it. There are so many things to see. A labyrinth to explore. Hand-held device tour, so free to explore at your own pace. Areas had films of Roman citizens who brought each area to life. For example, Roman Gym. There were real life "Roman citizens" that you could talk to. I asked about the pipes "of the day" and was shocked at the answer. Colourful, historical, interesting, informative, well planned.....well worth a visit. Oh...and weekdays are cheaper than weekends.

AMAZING historical place to visit! I will say that the tickets are not cheap, £28 for one adult on a weekend, but I definitely found that it was worth it. we spent hours here looking at everything and learning about Roman history, and especially liked the different choices of voices for the audio guide (i recommend following along with character options even if you're not a child, it's just more fun haha).

The history is great and it's a lovely set of ruins. The audio guides are very useful and available in many languages.Unfortunately it's horrendously over crowded in some parts, to the degree that I would not feel safe if there was an emergency.My review would be higher if not for this. We were there for maybe an hour and a half and found it fascinating.It's easy to get to in the centre of Bath which itself is a lovely city for a visit.Entrance price was over £20 per person so factor this in when you weigh up if it's worth it.

Firstly this is an amazing piece of history which was great to see. It’s got the Roman baths to see and a small museum of artifacts and things found. There’s part of a Roman road there which is so well preserved and remarkably lower then our street level today. All the things here were just incredible and I loved being around history of 2000 years in age. It was just too busy to enjoy it as much as you would had it been quieter. I think that the numbers need to be limited because you can’t see things because of people in the way or you’ve got to wait ages to get a turn. It’s also ridiculously priced at £25 a person! Whilst I appreciate the importance of this place, the price doesn’t need to be that high. Would i recommend this place, well if you like history yes but be prepared for masses of people and an empty wallet. I’d give the artifacts inside five stars but the two stars are for the rip off prices.

A good historical place with lots to see, learn, understand and explore. The audio commentary provided by the ear set was awesome. It's a bit pricy, but" yes" to maintain the standards of the museum it's required.I have personally fallen in love with the city of Bath. Such a magnificent architectural marvel. A very well planned and designed city. One should spend at least 2 whole days exploring the city. Its so nice to see the buildings preserved in its original state. The eateries are just awesome.If anyone is visiting UK as a tourist then I would definitely recommend they should spend some quality at Bath.

One of the best places to ancient bath and hot water procedure from old ages and they have their way to do the spa which is currently counted in one of the most relaxing things. Apart from that the bath town is very famous for circus building and the half moon shaped building called crescent. It was great day to visit the great spa of England.

This heritage represents the old history of Bath and connection with Roman Empire. There was not only a pool but also a lot of information about the building and related history. The pathway was excellently designed. We found everything exciting. The staff were friendly and supportive. We enjoyed there very much.

Buy tickets online and then use your email on the entry. You have a book a time slot.Use the free audio guide which is brilliant, on every part of the walk around you enter a number and someone tells you all about the subject.Highly recommended to anyone visiting bath

Great place to visit and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Audio guides were free to walk round with, and you could choose to listen to the adult or kids version of the tour! There's also info on the walls so you don't have to use the audio guides all the time. I only used them part of the time. It's interesting to walk around.It's a bit pricy at £18 each but it's a lot better than summer prices!

My second visit to the Baths and I would absolutely come back again and again.Reasonably priced and so much history, the free audio tour is excellent, and you can listen to as much or as little as you want.Not particularly crowded when we went at Half 10 on a Sunday and we spent about 2 and a half hours there.The water tasted like drinking a mouthful of pennies but with 43 minerals, it's probably quite good for you 👍

Very well laid out and very informative. A lot of work to maintain obviously. A bit warm and smelly underground but to be expected. Very busy even during winter. Good commentary on self- listening tour. I couldn't bring myself to taste the water but would have loved to experience a cleansing massage and a soak in the healing waters if it were at all possible, but I totally understand why you can't.

It's well worth a visit, although the entry tickets are a bit on the expensive side. The Roman Baths is a UNESCO World Heritage site that demonstrates rituals in Roman times, immersing them in the opulent bathing rituals of antiquity. The well-preserved remains, including the Great Bath, is well preserved while interactive exhibits and audio guides provide informative insights into Roman life. The museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts, from sculptures to ancient coins, in the 3 levels accessible through the tour. It is a must-visit, although crowds can be a bit distracting especially since we visited on the bank holiday weekend.

I spent just under three hours in this beautiful museum. I recommend you take the audio guide as it makes it more interesting and informative. There is a one way traffic system which is preferred and you must wear your masks. The Roman Baths are so beautiful and picture-worthy. You could see and feel the warmth from the water and while you walk through the museum, you will feel like you're taken back in time. I 100% recommend booking a visit. Be prepared to spend money in the amazing souvenir store!

This is in a great location in the centre and east to find. Reasonably priced, we spent about 2 hours here the morning after an overnight stop in Bath before catching the train home. Very interesting history and educational displays throughout in a well planned route through the baths. Definitely worth a visit.

What an amazing place. To think that all this history has been preserved so well. So much to see and there is even a children's activities area whilst you are going around. It is was a little crowded in some parts. Well worth the visit and the audio comentaty is very informative.

Wonderfully restored Roman Bath house. This was left here for more than a few centuries until they restored, to the extent they could, it for today's visitors. The tour through the Bath is well organized and the self-guided feature was good. One really gets a sense of this Bath when Romans were here.

The price to the museum was around £20. You need to book in advance. Come 5 mins earlier than your slot opens. The museum is quite big and worth the money. They have audio guides with 5 or 6 different languages which is quite convenient. I went to the museum on a weekday, it was not really busy.Definitely recommend it as one of the best historical places in Bath.

Loved the experience! This is the oldest historic place I've been so far. Amazing architecture. We got an audio device for the explanation of each part of Romans bath. One should definitely experience this. We get to taste the hot spring water at the end, which is even more amazing.Toilets are available (well maintained).This place does not have a car park, we parked our car 10 mins away close to Jane Austin centre but cheaper options are available at car park spaces.

Had a great experience, visited the museum at twelve o’clock and finished the whole experience around two hours later.At the entrance we were given these phones full of interesting stories about each section the museum which made the whole experience better.Towards the end you get to have a cup of the bath spring water which tastes funny but has ten times the minerals of any water bottle sold in supermarkets.

Unbelievable piece of history in the centre of Bath.It took me 3 hours to get around and I could have taken longer. An audio tour is included in the price, this tells one everything you need to know, also included are extras about the archeology & some observations by Bill Bryson.Best fact of the day, the baths may be 2000 years old but the water fell as rain 10,000 years ago!

I wasn’t sure if I was going to do this as it was £21.50 entrance, but I am so glad I did! It’s super informative, there’s self controlled audio guides for every attraction, and overall beautiful! They’ve built sections up around the ruins, and you can taste the water at the end too.It was so much more than I was expecting, 3 floors down of things to see! There’s an attached restaurant and gift shop too.

Absolutely fantastic experience. We'll worth the money! The audio tour was interesting and informative. The museum exhibit was far more extensive than expected, and of course the baths themselves! Absolutely beautiful, and the idea that you're walking in the footsteps of people thousands of years ago 😀 2 warnings... 1st, Google says to allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you want to make the most of the audio tour and the exhibits I'd allow at least 2 1/2 Hours. ( you really get your money's worth! ) 2nd, as other reviews say..... the water really does taste nasty 🤣

What interesting history. There is so much information in here one could spend hours reading all the details of the artifacts the excavation has found. I found the inscribed lead tablets particularly interesting, both the prayers and the curses. The history of the place is so dense its easy to see how someone could spend a lifetime studying in even a small area like this. Definitely worth a visit. I also really liked the holographic presentations in the rooms that help visualize what life could have been like in the various rooms of the baths.

We picked up the free audio guide and could listen to whatever we wanted by punching in the number. I don’t normally care for audio guides, but I did find some spiels engaging enough for my philistine brain. The layout of the museum was thoughtful and kept your interest. Overall, this is a must-do if you’re visiting Bath for the first time, or even if your last visit was some years ago.

The city of Bath is included in the UNESCO list. The Roman Baths (Bath) are a well-preserved bathhouse in Bath, Somerset, England.Unique architectural monument, interactive museum, audio guide is included in the ticket price.There are many archaeological finds from Roman times. What was most striking was the gilded head of Minerva. It’s incredible that the water is warm and you can see how it bubbles from the inside!We were there on Monday and there were a lot of tourists!It was educational!I recommend! 🥰

Really wish that I am a history lover so that I can enjoy this place more. Nevertheless, it's a good experience coming here. One of the must-visit place at least once if you're coming to Bath.They provide an audio guide for the tour. The main attraction was the hot spring and spa. It was literally hot! You'll learn about some informative things and there's a lot to see. Took about 1.5 hours to finish the tour so take that into account if you're gonna visit here. You can buy the ticket in advance through their website. Overall, it was a lovely experience.

Excellent attraction and very informative with a lot to see. There is a lot more to see inside than you would imagine looking from the outside.I booked a ticket for 10 am when it opened on a week day in January, so it was not busy, so it allowed plenty of time and space to look around. I think during the summer tourist season it gets very busy.Staff are friendly and helpful.Lovely attraction and very interesting 😊

Must visit attraction for everyone, no matter if you’re a history buff or not. The state of conservation is astonishing, the place is gorgeous and the audio tour really interesting. I recommend visiting near the closing hours, because the natural light gives a different vibe — super immersive. Allocate about 1 hour, hour and a half for your visit. I can’t recommend this place enough

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Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LZ, United Kingdom

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Really nice abbey - size of a typical cathedral and easy to find in the centre of Bath.Suggested £5 donation, but entry is officially free. You don't actually have to pay.In the style of most of the cathedrals in this country, it's surprisingly light and airy inside. Lovely decorations and stained glass windows.Outside in the public square, there's always some musician playing some nice music.Overall, definitely worth visiting!

Amazing, beautiful in the inside. Spectacular history and great welcoming environment within. We did the tower tour, 100% worth it. The history of the bells and the clock is fascinating. The views from atop the tower is incredible, best view in bath.

A beautiful abbey. Steeped in so much history. Wheelchair friendly. There is a lift down to the exhibition so everyone can enjoy this lovely place.

I did the tower tour. Our guide Edd was very knowledgeable. Listening to the history was amazing. The climbed up wasn't to bad in different levels.Well worth the climbed just to see the view.

We took the tower guide WOW well worth the extra money. Summer and Toby were our guides .. could not praise them enough. Summer should be on TV she is such an asset to the Abbey her knowledge and enthusiasm for the Abbey and its history shine through. They both helped my 8yr old daughter to the top all 212 steps. Would highly recommend if your in Bath

Bath Abbey is located near the train station and the bus stop of Odd Dawn park & ride. There was few graduation ceremonies happening while we were there so the place was closed. But it’s still a magnificent architecture and a sight to behold.

A beautiful, mystical place. Bath Abbey looks impressive from the outside, but I highly recommend a tour of the interior and a trip to the tower. Very professional guides who tell you many interesting things about the history and workings of the Abbey. It all adds up to an unforgettable memory.

Absolutely stunning well worth a visit, easy to find a couple of minutes walk from the train station. Admission charge Adults £6.50 but well worth it. Staff are helpful polite and informative, it has a nice gift shop a little over priced. stunning well worth a visit, easy to find a couple of minutes walk from the train station. Admission charge Adults £6.50 but well worth it. Staff are helpful polite and informative, it has a nice gift shop a little over priced.

Beautiful place with big history. I like the fact that there is always something going on the place is alive there are some events and they make you feel welcomed.

What a gorgeous site! Could’ve spent hours reading every single stone. Loved the information available in the museum section - was really fascinating to read up on its history and contextualise the changes over the years. Thought it was exceptionally incredible how the floors were removed to use thermal waters to assist with under floor heating. Making history sustainable!

Would highly recommend the Tower Tour, and if you are lucky enough Ed will be your tour guide. Highly knowledgeable and approachable! Amazing tour guide and didn't rush us around. Had time to take in the sights and history, and get pictures up the top of the tower. Definitely worth £10 per person!

Amazing place to visit...essential if you are in Bath. The place is full of history from the incriptions in the floor up to the tales of unique curved the roof.It is also an example of sutainable heating technologies were old and new is mixed. You will find also thr fun side with the monk and nun costums in the lower floor.The volunteer guides are also very friendly, available and full of knoledge.I firmly recomend to visit this place. We took only the standard tour..not the terrace...so maybe we loose some more interesting bits.

Bath Abbey stands as an awe-inspiring testament to remarkable artistry and exquisite architecture. Situated adjacent to the Roman Baths, this iconic structure beckons visitors with its grandeur. Access to the Abbey is granted during specific timings, accompanied by a nominal entry fee of 5 Pounds.Inside the Abbey, one can delve into a profound and lucid explanation of the genesis of human existence through the Adam and Eve narrative. The vivid depiction offers a deeper understanding of the origins of humanity, capturing a pivotal moment in the history of belief and culture.One particularly fascinating facet of Bath Abbey lies in its innovative approach to sustainability. The foundation of the Abbey has been meticulously reconstructed, incorporating ingenious coils beneath it. These coils harness the geothermal energy derived from the Roman Baths' Hot Spring, effectively warming the Abbey. Consequently, this groundbreaking initiative leads to a remarkable reduction of over 50% in carbon emissions, aligning the Abbey with modern environmental consciousness.Undoubtedly, a visit to Bath would be incomplete without exploring the marvels of Bath Abbey. Its amalgamation of architectural grandeur, spiritual resonance, and environmental responsibility creates an enriching experience that transcends time and captivates the senses.

Very nice cathedral. Worth to visit.Small fee to enter.There is a tower that can be visited but tickets get sold quickly for the tower.If you just want the abbey it's ok just to walk in any time.The abbey itself is lovely, better to go when it is sunny so you can see all the windows displaying all the majestic scenes.

We went to watch an Incredible performance of Viennese opera few days ago. The Cathedral is absolutely astonishing. Lots of history there. I highly recommend this place to be visited in summer time as well!

Took the Tower Tour and had the lovely Eleanor as a guide. She was really friendly, gave us superb tour, and gave us great recommendations for things to do around Bath.

Really cool Abbey with neat architectural features. I'm guessing it's better with the tour as there is little to no information posted otherwise.

£7.5 ticket price for adult and free for infant. I find it to be good, but not mind blowing. It’s quite small so you will spend maximum 30minutes unless you read every single thing.Recommended if you have time but I don’t think it’s a must-do activity.

A beautiful building with a rich history. Make sure to hold on to your ticket! After the main part of the church it’s a one way gate to the shop, but if you want to go downstairs to learn the history of the site you’ll need to present your ticket again.

Beautiful building, well worth the small entrance fee.Pretty big with a long history. Can easily spend over an hour here as so much to see.

Great experience! Absolutely stunning! We signed up for the tour (including clock tower). Our guide was amazing & gave of lots of insights - it was very interesting (and trust me, I usually get bored easily). We climbed all the way up onto the roof - the view is FANTASTIC! Best view over Bath for sure! If you opt for the last slot in autumn, you get a sunset option! We were in love!P.S. you can also see inside the baths!

Did both the floor tour and the tower tour. Both very enjoyable. Tower has 212 steps that get tighter towards the top. Good workout getting up! You get to see the clock, bells and the Bath skyline. Well worth the effort!

Gorgeous!! 80% of the walls are windows! Beautiful stained glass, telling stories from the Bible. The floors and walls are detailed, and there are informative boards inside too.

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Bath, BA1 1LT, United Kingdom

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Visited here on a rather wet Thursday! It was busy, which we expected due to the weather and how this is an indoor attraction. We found staff to be very helpful.Tickets were reasonably priced, and we were served quickly. They accepted diagnosis letter for disability discount, carers, and a student card for me as I'm studying.We opted to go for lunch first as it was just after 12. We had 2 lots of chips as well as fish and chips. The fish was rather well cooked, but the texture inside wasn't pleasant. Sane for all three chips. However, it was busy, and it was understandable.Went on to see the attractions. Lots of varieties of fish as well as penguins, sharks, stingrays, and so much more. The signage was clear, and we could find our way around, ensuring we didn't miss any part. My daughter loved each part, especially the tunnel, and spoke lots about it when we got home. Another plus point is that you can reenter all day once you have your tickets, which we found helpful when we needed to step outside for some quiet time.We will definitely visit again :)

It's definitely worth a couple of hours of your time. Isn't the biggest Oceanarium, but definitely one that needs to be visited to be appreciated. The penguins were great, and it was lovely to see them having fun in their enclosure. The Otters were my personal favourite, though 😎

Already aware it was fairly small, but has an interesting variety of exhibits, including the otters and penguins, not just sea life,and plenty to see to make the visit worthwhile. Gift/souvenir area has some more interesting items, as well as the usual stuff expected in these places!

Absolutely amazing! This is the second aquarium we've visited and definitely the best so far! The live feedings are brilliant and the tunnel is incredible! I didn't want to leave. So much to look at, we went round 3 times and every time saw something new we didn't see the first time! So definitely take it slow and make the most of the time, go round multiple times as you may catch a new fish that was hiding the first time! Gift shop was reasonably priced too with lots of variety for different ages.

Bournemouth oceanarium was brilliant!!! There was a huge amount of fish and marine animals and every tank was well looked after. The tunnel was an absolute favourite and the sharks were super scary! We watched the penguin feeding time but watch out for the birds overhead, they poop a lot! This is our second time visiting and we had just as much fun as the first time! Would definitely go again and 100% recommend.

A great place, take it slow as you could be in and out within an hour, we looped back to see talks and got to see the huge turtle in the middle tanks! He was awesome! Penguins are super cute. Great gift shop. Small play area for a pit stop sit down. Can buy food and drinks on site too.

Its okay. A little cramped but a good selection to see and learn about. Kids always enjoy it. You can work out the best tickets on their website online if there's a large group - works out cheaper if you buy in advance. There's no parking for it but there's paid parking not far from it. You can leave you buggy upstairs and there is a lift and toilets. The gift shop like most is on the pricey side but good collection of gifts etc.

Great for kids, both 1 year-old and 6 year-old loved it. Food shop inside wasn't busy and there is a little play area. Great animals to see. Signage for exit isn't very clear, couldn't easily find my way out.

My baby loved the place. It has so many varieties of fishes , tortoise 🐢, 1 iguana, 2 otters and penguins. There is a small play area for kids. The Cafe and eating place are so clean. You can find toilets as well inside. It's better to buy tickets in advance. There are timings for feeding the animals so you can watch them. The staff explains the feeding methods and foods . It has 2 floors. You can either use steps or lift provided. Wheelchair accessible and kid friendly

Lovely place for kids to experience the sea life. You can spend about 2-3 hours here. Recommended to buy tickets in event to ease the air.

Lovely place to take the kids. Fantastic collection of sea creatures from all over the world. Even the adults enjoy it. Though the entrance fees can be a bit steep

Lovely place to take the family all the kids loved it including the baby (great sensory interaction). We was able to turn our clubcard points into vouchers we could use to make the cost even cheaper 😁 .If you get a stamp on your hand or have your ticket proof you can return and go round as long as you like for that day.

Staff were friendly and informative. They happily took a few minutes out of their day to answer my questions and nothing was too silly to answer. The tanks are crazy huge! Two adult tickets are only £30 for all day entry!! Well worth the money for educational and entertainment values.

I enjoyed my best afternoon out with my husband here. The tickets were reasonably priced. There were large variety of sea animals and some other animals too such as tortoises and otters (which were very shy when we visited!). The keepers were really happy to tell us more about the animals, especially at the penguin enclosure. It was a lovely day out regardless.Also has a lovely reasonably priced gift shop.I highly recommend for any age.There were places for babies and childrens for entertainment. There was a cafe from where you can enjoy snacks and meals.

Decent variety of fish and animals to see but quite small and quite easy to get through within about 45 minutes. That said reasonably priced and well situated on the seafront, near the beach and pier. Worth a trip.

This seaside town is also friendly to people with disabilities. Being in an electric wheelchair, I visited the Oceanarium without any problems, a big plus. Unfortunately, the condition of the toilet is terrible. Overall nice safe and beautiful.

Great attraction to have right by the pier. It's not like the big sealife centres but still has plenty to offer. Doesn't take long to go around so don't plan a full day here. You can tell that a lot of care goes into looking after the animals. All the tanks are sparkling clean and the creatures are bright and active. The otters were a highlight for us. It was packed and very hot with lots of people struggling with baby buggies. There are places to park them but obviously it's not 100% secure. It's perfect for young kids and family tickets are good value.

My sister in law recommended me this place. And was the best decision to visit.Of course the tickets 🎫 a pricey but is worth.The place is clean and organised. Has a large variety of 🐠 👍From outside the building appears small bunt inside of the aquarium is big.🐬 dolphins were cherry from the top. They were friendly and playful.The tunnel was amazing experience for my son.We really enjoyed the visit.Recommend for everyone, specially for families with children ❤️

I love penguins and it was a birthday present and I got to admit they are so relaxing to watch. Beautiful bird's.Good place and if you have a young family then very educational and fun for the kid's

Was blown away by how amazing this place was. A great variety of species and areas. The loggerhead turtle was the most breath taking for me. The cafe food was high quality and surprisingly cheap! The staff were friendly throughout and took the time to point out things to my son. The whole place was beautiful I will definitely be returning.

Oceanarium is a very interesting place . We got lucky to see sharks feeding, which I liked , and also a lot of different kinds of fish from tiny to giant ones. It was a lot of fun seeing the penguins as well. The staff is very welcome and we have had a very nice time.

This place is amazing. What more needs to be said. The fish? Great. The location? Amazing. The food? Fantastic. If you live nearby then you can get a annual (or half a year?) Ticket so you can go at any time you want. If you haven't yet been here and you had the opportunity to then what are you wanting for, stop reading this review and go buy a ticket!

We took my 5year old nephew here as a birthday treat and he absolutely loved it. The otters, the sharks, the penguins, the “weird turtle thingy with the snouty nose” (his words) 😬 we managed to catch each feeding time and stayed for around 3 hours because he wanted to go round twice.The staff were great, very informative and constantly cleaning.Special shout out to Molly who managed to expertly answer every single one of his random questions without hesitation.I am sure we will be back again soon!!!

The kids loved it. It's not as big as one in Birmingham, but it still has a good variety of fish and other ocean creatures.And there is a gift shop at the end of the tour, full of things your kids are going to love.

I hadn’t been to the oceanarium in a while so I thought I’d go there, it took us a while to even be served to get tickets because the girls were more interested in chatting. A man finished serving in the gift shop and came to serve us instead. Staff stood around either chatting or just stood there rather than educating or even just being helpful. I understand that staff obviously want to chat to each other catch up ect ect but when you’ve got customers waiting the customers are the priority. Overall not too much has changed since the last time I visited which was probably over 6 years ago, few new additions. Bournemouth oceanarium is definitely on the smaller side and understandably the price is steep for what it is but when you factor in wages,animal care, maintenance ect it makes sense. The only bad thing was the service other than that it was decent, doesn’t take up the whole day so if you’re in Bournemouth you might as well go to the oceanarium. Enclosures seemed well maintained, some glass was dirty and hard to see through but that’s to be expected and wasn’t a huge issue. Animals seemed well looked after. The turtle seemed a bit bored as he was doing the same lap to and from the ladder but I’d also be bored if I was a turtleShop is a bit on the pricy side but again to be expected as most zoos/aquariums are like that.Overall a 3/5, would I go again within the next few years? Probably not but I can see how it appeals to some especially with children.

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Bournemouth, BH2 5AA, United Kingdom

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It's bright and cheerful, right on the promenade, at the moment - walking down to it in The Lower Gardens from Bournemouth Square {as the night falls} - Christmas lights + - wonderful!

I liked it here, deffo not that cheap, most games has really short rounds and to continue playing after you die you need to add more coins, but it is like any other arcade hall. I thought they had a good selection of games racing Sims and shooters. Even some cooler simulations, claw machines and other classics etc... make sure to bring cash as the card machine there charges you £1.99 to take out cash. But if you have any notes they trade them for coins for free. Most machines take contactless with a few exceptions.

Its nice enough and if you go at the right time of year not too busy, in the summer it's always so busy hard to find a machine. Gets very hot in there but that's to be expected the most annoying thing is so many of the machines are broken it becomes a pain because you spend more time finding a machine that works than you do actually playing.

Popped in Sunday the 24th April with granddaughter really happy to see less plastic tu s and paper bags for your change due to covid and transference. Plenty of arcades, and was extremely busy but people really enjoying their spendingOur grand daughter was over the moon she won a teddy all by herself

Had fun on 2p machines not much to win on them but still had fun and had a lot of fun on the batman air hockey

A lot of machines to choose from they have something for everyone

Only managed to find parking up quite a steep hill, I am disabled and it would have taken me about half hour to get down, and a lot longer to get back up taking a few steps at a time, then found out blue badge holders from other boroughs have to pay for parking £3.70 for one hour so it would have cost me at around £10 just to go and have a look, if there are more accessible parking closer to the pier they need to have clear directions, I was so upset, but also glad it was me and not my mum in a wheelchair because I would have told her it was fine and I can manage - this is why I am now disabled but I wouldn’t change a thing I loved my mum so wanted to make her life easier and happy

I loveeee this arcade!! It’s great! Everything is really cheap- most of the games are £1 and there’s a mixture of coins and contactless so there’s something for everyone. Great variety of games as well! When I’m back in Bournemouth I’m going straight there 👾🕹️!!

The arcade is expensive, and the games are very slow and long.Don't visit it.The machine is The Walking Dead, which is very long and slow and costs £7 to complete the whole game, but it's so long I couldn't finish the last level.

Claw machines are made to grab all of your money. Dont waste time and buy from amazon directly if you like something. The Bournemouth Council is in charge, apparently, as one of the employees told me.

Won first go on the soft toy crane. Tigger cost me 30p..... good times 😂

Lovely pier with gorgeous views shame everything was shut other than the small amusem*nt at the beginning of the pier. Entry is free is winter but charges in the summer times.

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This is a fantastic place to visit, whether you go alone or with the family and friends as i did. The horses are gorgeous and clearly very well looked after and loved. I enjoyed reading about each one's different personalities and their breed of heavy horse. They are cheeky but very friendly!The gentleman who does the first show of the day talking about the horses is very funny and witty and did a solid job of having a laugh at my expense much to my partners amusem*nt (and my own)The rides and facilities for the children are fantastic, the staff are very friendly and engaging. Overall it was a lovely day out and gave them an appreciation for these incredible animals, it was great to be able to get so up close with them and interact.

Absolutely loved the heavy horse farm. We felt it was a very authentic and personal experience with the owners themselves doing a lot of the activities. Our son, who is only 20 months old, loved the animals and the vintage rides. Well worth the money and would definitely visit again when next in Dorset.

Fabulous 4 and a half hours here yesterday in Horsey Paradise! I was on my own but there's so much to see ,listen to and do even without bringing kids! You'd need a whole day here for that. I loved the talks especially when these big beauties were brought out of their stables so you could see them in all their glory.Plenty of other animals to see and feed and pet.Great staff too.Brilliant day out.

Myself and the family went to Heavy Horse Farm today and was pleasantly surprised by all things to do and see. Lots of animals to feed and touch, a lovely little café/restaurant to visit and more play areas than you can shake a stick at. The kids loved every minute of the day...💪🇬🇧🐴

We thought it would be a pleasant afternoon out. So we spent three & half hours but we could of spent longer there. It's a great little place with lots of animal petting and activities to do the peddle go carts could do with a bit of maintenance but it was worth the money spent so £62 got us in then everything else was free. Enjoy your day out there.

Wow what an amazing place!! So much to do, so many lovely, enthusiastic staff. All well loved animals and whole site is clean and tidy. We will definitely be going again for sure. Cakes are tasty too. Didn't try the hot food but looked lovely from what we saw being served.The Owner and all the family clearly love their job and enjoys every minute of it. Thank you for all your knowledge and displays.

Had an amazing time here with my family. I would highly recommend visiting here if you're looking for something to do, it's cheap to enter and has everything planned and ready for you and the kiddies to enjoy the day, learn about various horses and the history of the breeds before feeding the animals and getting rides on the tractors or playing on the bumper cars. Food here is amazing value for money too! Make sure to buy your tickets before you arrive as they run a tight schedule and cannot accept walk ins.

This place is really good to be fair. The park itself is not huge but with the space they have they have done really well. The staff work really hard and are all so polite. The horses they have are all taken care of so well and all look strong and healthy. Real good play area for the kids and plenty for them to play on around the park. Worth a look if you are in the area.

Was an excellent day out! Small but very well packed out. Plenty to see & do, lots of rides & activities. Great for children & very dog friendly! Staff were friendly, food looked amazing, horses looked well cared for! Spent much longer than expected here, very much worth the money! Thoroughly enjoyed the day!

Was a really nice the children really enjoyed it. Enough things to do likely wasn't too busy only thing is when get go to 15mins before closing one women coming round pretty much telling us to go because we'll "want to look round the gift shop". Considering paid £40 for me and 2 children I want to get the whole time

One of the last in the country and well worth the entrance fee to help these beautiful breeds.You MUST book in advance as they can only allow a certain number in. These large breeds were amazing to see and also the other animals, like the small ponys and goats and of course the farm cat. Lovely staff running the small animal handling. Nice play area for my younger son while his horse obsessed teenage sister loved being with the horses. Also 2 indoor play areas,horse and cart rides and an informative talk on the horses and history and show of how the tack goes on was extremely interesting and entertaining. I would say the indoor play area for older children could do with some lighting as a few of the children were scared to go in as it was dark.All in all a great day and would definitely go again.

What an incredible day out,so much to do and see.The hosts (staff) are really informative and helpful and happy.What would be a great incentive for family to return....is offer a 50% voucher to returning customers.....asvther is too much to do in a day... loved It so did my grandkids🤣

A nice place to enjoy a few hours. The animals are well looked after and some of the staff are friendly. My daughter enjoyed the activities on offer and the play areas. The tractors, trampoline and the park area are all very well maintained, great fun :)! The Smokey Joe’s Cafe is dark and dingy, plus it really smells of mould/foist. I didn’t eat. The toilets aren’t very clean and the space in the cubicles is tiny. I would visit again but will be bringing a picnic.

What a fantastic day we had with the family and our mutt at this lovely Farm, it is like stepping back in time. Everything is there to be enjoyed by the grandchildren to Great Grandma . There is so much to do there, all the different types of horses , let’s not forget the goats, pigs, turkeys, llama’s, pole cats, birds, rabbits, chickens and ducks. The play areas are really good, as well as all the different types of rides.Also very important is all the knowledge they have about the horses, what they were used for in the past and how they ended up at the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm.We as a family would recommend spending time here, we are certainly going to return, thanks for a lovely day..

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Amazing place with so many options of trails!The autumn colors are incredible!!!! 🍂🍁We spent 6 hours just walking around and exploring...The trails are accessible and there is also a tree top bridge which was a great attraction for our son!The food stands were great too!Highly recommended!

Fantastic place! I have been driving past many times but never been, so will definitely be back. The place is huge and excellently maintained. The trees are amazing, some of them must be centuries old. There are great facilities, too, and all of them are dog friendly. Admissions fee is not high either, so perfect place for a day out.

Nature's art gallery ✨️; light, colour, texture, design and sculpture to name but a few attributes. We absolutely loved our day, unexpectedly enhanced by a brilliant guided tour which we were invited to join by volunteers Tim and Neil. Their knowledge of the trees and the history of the site added to our experience enormously and we heard stories and facts, and saw trees we would possibly have completely missed. The estate is truly beautiful and an amazing resource to protect our world's trees for future generations. A real credit to Forestry England, all their paid staff and particularly their volunteers. How we wish we lived closer.

Even in February, hardly the best time to visit, there is still much to see in this national treasure. Its been hit by Ash die back but there is much work going on to protect the area. After your walk there is even a great cafe for some much needed refreshments.

Beautiful walk, definitely recommend going in autumn, the colours were stunning 😍 lots of amazingly large trees. The paths were nice and flat so very relaxing stroll and accessible for all.My only complaint was that there were only toilets at the entrance, it would have been helpful to have some toilets along the routes.

An amazing place to walk the dog. We were here 4.5 hours. It was a rather hot day so make sure you have plenty of water for your dog. We had lunch there and a Scoop ice-cream for the dog.

A truly beautiful and unique place. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers who keep this incredible piece of natural splendour in such amazing beauty. An absolutely stunning testament to people who have the vision to establish and preserve a place for generations to wander and enjoy. The membership is the best thing, as you will definitely want to visit often.

Absolutely beautiful place to go. Lovely walk and many magnolia and cherry blossoms. Photos was taken in last week.Delicious food , the pizza made by wood in the forest .

Great place,you can lose a good five or six hours here wandering through the trees. Fantastic treetop walkway and the older part, where digs are not allowed, was full of deer, rabbits and squirrels the size of cats. Lived it...

I have visited Westonbirt 3 times now as I wanted to shoot the Autumn colours. The first visit was in the Acacia Avenue and then the second two the Maple Loop. Both are stunning, the colours are vibrant, the yellows reds and oranges have really been dramatic this year. This is a large site , you will need plenty of time to get round everything. There are plenty of stalls for coffee, and plenty of take away choices. The staff are absolutely lovely and always give me good tips for my photos, please thank them for me. This is a lovely visit easily deserving five stars, and deserves its reputation as one of the best arboretums in the country. I will let the images (hopefully) do the talking. A Photo Tip if I may. Shoot more Landscape as opposed to portrait. We see in landscape, our field of vision is Landscape 3X2 (width X height). While sensors vary in size, most sensors are Landscape 3X2 (both camera and phone), they mimic what our sub conscious is most comfortable with and expects to see. .

Such a wonderful place for a walk no matter what the season. The autumn colours are absolutely beautiful 🍁🍂, the flowers in the spring are gorgeous and it’s so nice to see all the little buds on the trees🌱🌷🌼. Even in the rain it’s a lovely place for a stroll. There are so many different trail options suitable for any one no matter their ability, you could go for a quick half an hour walk or spend hours there!There are trails for kids and things to keep them entertained all the way round, information about all the different trees and little activities. There’s often trails on for them and always the gruffalo waiting to be found!The cafe is really nice with great options and there’s also a little food trailer near the entrance to grab a coffee for your walk.

We arrived late but the time we spent was lovely. Enjoyed coffee and cake after a walk over the fabulous Ariel walkway. Can't wait to go again for a full day. Dogs allowed on leads.

Amazing place for walks, I recommend good walking boots or shoes whenever visiting as it can be muddy. There is a provided map and multiple sign posts around a paved route.

Absolutely loved it. Fantastic family festive event. Met up with a group of friends for a catch up during the festive season. Lovely village waiting area, complete with rides for the children, Santa Claus and plenty of refreshments. Hot Chocolate, Milkshakes, Mulled Wine and Cider, Hog Roast Bratwurst, Burgers, Falafel, Baguettes, Jacket Potatoes so much variety of choice.Parking was easy and well guided by the attendants, big screen with info of time slots now being admitted. The walk itself took about 50mins/hour and there were beautifully lit areas with lots to see and experience. £21 for an adult ticket, absolute bargain for the experience and really nice time we all had, now a new annual tradition.Thank you Westonbirt Team - Great work 👍

Lovely time as ever and the trees are stunning. Two downsides: food choices weren't great, 2, we managed to borrow a mobility scooter (of which, I don't feel they have enough for high season) but the battery ran down so fast we had to cut our walk short. This was to our advantage though, as we got to the car before the rain started!

Beautiful as always, no matter what season you come the trees will spoil you with beauty. Has multiple walks of different lengths to fit most people, a lot are wheelchair accessible or good for people with reduced mobility.A must visit for each season.

Absolutely stunning display of Xmas lights but a bit disappointed with the lack of characters (elves, father Xmas, reindeer runway etc) and fun fair events during and after the walk. Previous years have definitely delivered more.

Really beautiful and special place, I just wish dogs were allowed in all of it.They are allowed in the new section, witch is huge, and they are allowed off lead in part of that side too, so there's a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and the colours are already amazing, with a lot still to come.

£16 adult entry enjoyed a lovely 3 and half hour walk with a very nice coffee at the end of it. I will return again.

I visited Westonbirt a few times during Xmas holiday, but this was my first time there in the daytime. Lots of visitors were there on Sunday. The car parks were full. Plenty of places to eat or drink. It is a nice walk around the park on a sunny day. It is worth the visit, although a bit of more entertainment would be great for the adults.

We will keep coming back as long as we can. I’ve been coming since I was little with my family and look back fondly on our days beneath the trees. I now take my own family here at least once a month. It’s truly beautiful and one of our favourite places to go.

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Going to such an iconic landmark on a long weekend, in the middle of the school holidays isn’t for the faint-hearted. But we were determined to give it a shot, having been turned away from the Roman Baths in Bath because they were too busy!Yes, there massive crowds, but still ample parking. The shuttle bus from visitors’ centre to the stones was efficient, and we didn’t have to wait long. I had heard a lot of complaints that you have to admire from a distance, but it’s a great idea!!! From a heritage point of view, people shouldn’t be allowed to climb over the stones. But from a tourist point of view it’s fantastic! If you want to take some photos it is so easy to do so without a heap of other tourists in the way. I loved it! As always, it asks more questions than it answers!The gift shop was a pleasant surprise. There is a lot of the usual cheap and cheerful stuff, but also some more special mementos. None of which were ridiculous it expensive.

A take back to 5000 years. A must watch place in UK.. World heritage site. A pleasant view and travel back to history. If you are an English heritage or National trust member, access to this place is free. Start from the exhibition centre to know about the history and you can take the free bus from the exhibition centre to the stones. I personally loved the experience. If you are interested in the history, this is a fantastic experience for you.

What can you say other than this is an absolutely breathtaking site. Upon arrival there are nice facilities to grab lunch and use the restroom. That is a nice perk when you're traveling with small children like we were.

We booked a half day tour with Day Tours London that included a ride in an AC bus from London to Stonehenge and back. 100% recommend this UNESCO world heritage site. It's been on my bucket list for a decade and finally got to see it up close. Best to go reach early around 9am and be one of the first ones at the site if you want to take pictures. It starts getting crowded very quickly. There's a car and coach parking near the visitor's centre and then their own shuttle bus takes you to the Stonehenge site. About a 5 min ride from the visitor's centre to Stonehenge. You can check out the visitor's centre and exhibition later on your way back. There's also an a self guided audio tour through their app. It's quite informative. The stones themselves are a definite marvel to look at. The landscape is beautiful. Totally worth the ride and cost.Some cool souvenirs in the tourist center, but the cost can be prohibitive. The exhibition is about Stonehenge and fills in some more historical details about the people that built the Stonehenge and what it may have looked like and how it evolved over the past five thousand years.We were also lucky to catch a Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson enactment right outside the visitor's center by actors from Time Will Tell acting company. Brilliant performance about the mystery of the Stonehenge!

Great bit of history to visit, the walk from the visitor centre is a nice easy saunter down a straight road for 20 minutes. No need to pay for tickets to see it, but if you buy the tickets you can get closer and take the bus there - I didn't buy the ticket.Possibly needs better signposting for the fact you can actually walk straight through without buying anything.

The visitor centre was lovely. All the staff were nice. And it was good that you could take a bus up to the stones. I’d definitely recommend buying tickets beforehand though. Cheaper if you buy online and you don’t have to wait in line that long. Also make sure you scroll down to the last bit of the email and download the app, it comes with a guided audio tour. Somehow we were the only people doing that however. It would be nice if they advertised that a little more on site. And I have to say some signs which direction you’re supposed to walk would have been helpful. About 80% of the people walked around the wrong way. Since a majority of the world is used to driving on the right side, you also get used to everything else being the right way around and not the left.Coming early is also recommended, if you want pictures without other tourist on them.We even saw Gertrude! She’s a great bustard that comes for a few weeks every year to hang around the stones and then goes back to France.

Most of the time Stonehenge is too crowded to fully enjoy the site, and it was the same last time I took my family there. I'm glad that this time my bf invited me for a ride around the facilities, in the evening, where the traffic is much calmer. We could admire this unique stone formation from a distance, while also enjoying some of the gravel byways nearby ☺️

A tip in advance. Come after 2 p.m., then the rush of visitors decreases significantly. When we came back around 3 p.m., we didn't even have to queue for the shuttle, and the ticket counters were empty.So, now to the topic. There is something mystical about it. It is without a doubt something special. I said many years ago that I had to see Stonehenge, and I have never regretted it.Thank goodness we have Historical Heritage Membership. Firstly, the car park doesn't cost a fee, the entrance is free and you don't have to queue for hours at the ticket office. The single entrances are really expensive.Nevertheless, you can't miss such an important site.There are also many other things to discover around the visitor centre. Currently, in July 2022, there is a small excavation site for children.

It's actually pretty cool. Yes, there are a lot of tourists and the entry fee seems very steep (26 GBP!) and apart from on the Summer Solstice, you can't get very close, but I still enjoyed the visit.

Awe inspiring monument to visit, the stones are spectacular. You just have tons of other tourists to deal with, walking up there instead of the bus is a good way to go. The inevitable souvenir shop selling tacky 'Neolithic' things does cheapen the experience.

Mesmerising place to visit. I was awestruck even though I’ve seen plenty of other stone circles around in UK. The stone sizes are massive. You are not allowed to go into the circle. There is a rope which keeps the visitors a good distance away from the stones and the circle for good reasons. Would definitely recommend and might visit again.

A must visit place in the UK. Most famous tourist attraction and the heritage site in England. Entry is free for the English heritage members. Others can buy their tickets at the entrance counters. The site is little far from the entrance counters. They are providing a bus service to go to the stones area. It is included in the entry fee. Parking is available and it is free for everyone. Toilets and the restaurant are at the entrance. No washrooms in the site. Even you can walk without using the buses. It’s like 10-15 minutes walk.Due to the wind it’s bit cold at anytime, so make sure you have jackets on your hands. Nice environment. But since it is the most iconic place it is always crowded. You can buy tickets online and it will save your time as no need to wait in the queues to get tickets.

We went there on a Sunday after seeing Bath. We got the tickets from their website on the same morning that included bus trip till the stones as well as some places in Salisbury as well. It was a pleasant journey and there was no wait time when we reached around 12 PM. It was very peaceful even though there were many tourists.

Great time spent. We went during February half term and there were activities for the children to try. My children really enjoyed these.Good quality food served in the cafe.My son really enjoyed the shuttle bus, these were very frequent.Was not so busy we could not get an uninterrupted photo of the stones.

Experiencing Stonehenge at sunrise is truly enchanting, as the ancient stones bask in the gentle glow of dawn, casting a spell of mystery and wonder. Choosing the free path, rather than the paid one, offers a serene journey, away from the hustle and bustle, allowing for a deeper, more personal connection with this historic monument and its natural surroundings.

A visit to Stonehenge is truly marvelous. Finally seeing it in person is a memorable experience. Despite the crowds on a long weekend, everything is impressively well managed. The clean toilets and the cafeteria offering tasty warm quick bites, soups, and hot drinks add to the comfort. With ample seating areas, it's a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal.The shuttle ride to the stones is really amazing specially for those who can’t walk.Else it’s a 30 mins walk one way to stones from the parking lot.We booked a day tour from get your guide to avoid hassle, which has ticket included.Recommend booking tickets in advance if visiting on your own due to long queues.Overall, I highly recommend visiting; it's a fantastic experience.

We arrived at 7pm, and parked down a gravel track just off the main road and walked up to the stones on the public footpath. Lovely views at sunset, had a chat with the security guard on duty, family photos taken and a hasty retreat to the car from the bitterly cold wind.

We arrived on a coach bus(coming from our cruise) as Stonehenge was opening. There was no traffic going there and barely anyone in the parking lots. The facilities were beautiful and blended well into the landscape. Arriving at opening on a weekday, the ticket line had no more than 10 groups waiting. The cafe was a wonderful surprise with great food and coffee options. The gift shop has a great selection of all things Stonehenge.You can either walk to Stonehenge or take the bus from the ticket center. Super quick and easy ride. We arrived and there was a ton of opportunity to take a picture without a lot of people around.We did see cars parked along a road and you can walk the dirt path, but you won’t be able to get as close or read any of the information provided as you walk around.You can also see the Stonehenge from the road. There was a lot of traffic when we were leaving around 12pm.Overall, it was a great experience. I recommend going at opening and leaving before the crowds start.

This is definitely a tourist destination and they want to make sure they are capturing all the visitors they can. They create the parking lot and visitor center a bus ride away from the actual monument. You can walk, which is about 20 minutes and is recommended on a nice day. Enjoyed the videos in tourist center. Glad it was part of National Trust. Recommend getting the pass if you are in the UK for any length of time. Worth the investment.

This has been a lifetime in the waiting. This visit ranks up there amount the best. I went to the Great Pyramids two years ago and now Stonehenge. I was surprised how far you had to travel to get there. It was raining off and on but it did ruin the experience. Even if you don't like history please if you are in the United Kingdom travel to this amazing wonder. There is so much to see and do here. It is not just a pile of rocks. It is our past and our present and our future all rolled in to one experience. England is a beautiful country and should not be missed.

arrived at Stonehenge via a tour with Evan Evans tour service. we arrived about 10 am which is a great time. later the crowds are outrageous. your dropped of in the coach lot. then a few minute walk to the shuttle stop waiting time was about 15 minutes. the buses are cramed full, so if you are assistance required make the loader aware so you can get a seat. then a 20 minute ride to the site. upon arrival you'll be amazed at the history and mystical lore of the circle. although many theories are available here. I'm not convinced anyone really knows the true purpose of this site. awesome photo opportunity. had a limited time, so we made our way back. The shuttle waiting time was considerably longer so plan accordingly. we arrived back at the gift shop and canteen grabbed some knickknacks and a drink. then back to the coach. excellent site perfect place for the entire family.

Great history behind Stonehenge and is definitely worth the hype and popularity. You will need to buy a ticket or the membership which is the English Heritage yearly pass to get up and close to the monument.There are 2 ways of getting to Stonehenge from the ticket building/carpark.1. Take the bus which is included with the ticket.2. You can walk there in about 20mins.We took the 20min walk there and took the bus back. There are a couple of things to do after you have seen Stonehenge, back at the ticket area. Walk around and see the possible houses the worker lived in when they were constructing Stonehenge. You can also visit the Stonehenge exhibition, filled with it’s history.Make sure to check the opening and closing times before heading out. Waterproof shoes would be good for a wet day and a thick coat. There are footpaths, so it doesn’t get too muddy at all.Entry to Stonehenge closes at 3pm although the place closes at 5pm. We visited in December at around 2:30 and it was perfect for sunset photos!!

We had a majestic journeyMy recent visit to Stonehenge was nothing short of awe-inspiring. As I approached the ancient monument, the sheer magnitude and mystery of the standing stones left me captivated. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of history, and the well-preserved site offered a glimpse into the ingenuity of our ancestors.The visitor center provided a comprehensive introduction to Stonehenge's significance, combining informative exhibits with cutting-edge technology. The audio guide was a valuable companion, offering detailed insights into the history, construction, and possible purposes of this iconic landmark.Walking around the stone circle, I marveled at the precision with which these massive stones were arranged, pondering the age-old questions that surround Stonehenge's origins. The preservation efforts and the ability to get up close to the stones added to the overall experience, allowing for a personal connection with this archaeological wonder.The surrounding landscape, with its vast plains and distant horizons, enhanced the magical aura of Stonehenge. Visiting during different times of the day offered unique perspectives, each casting a different spell on the ancient site.In conclusion, Stonehenge is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, offering a profound journey through time in a setting that resonates with mystery and grandeur. My visit was an unforgettable exploration of a timeless masterpiece, leaving me with a deep appreciation for the marvels of human achievement. BThanks

This was a unique experience, we had to walk up to the site or take a bus provided by the facilities there..endless land that was scenic. The stones are magnificent to behold. Persons were at a safe distance and it had a good influx of persons for the summer. The cafeteria had a variety of things to choose from and it's a great outing

Much better than I thought it would be. Had an aura about the site.You can either take the bus to the stones, or walk. Walking takes about 30 mins and you have great views of the surrounding land or the bus which takes a couple of minutes.Good cafe and facilities in the visitor centre. I went at 1400 on a Saturday and it was very busy.Buy tickets in advance if you can, it saves you so much time in queues.

We loved visiting Stonehenge, first time for my child and he loved it. Especially the village and example stone to pull. We were also lucky enough to take part in the Lego activity, which was very fun and loved seeing the finished thing on social media after.The shuttle bus was a great idea for people who can't walk that far. We will probably book again for the special time going in and up to the rocks.

Visited this historical landmark recently, and what an experience it was. The ambiance takes you back in time, making you feel a part of its rich and intriguing history. The stone structures are impressive, with their size and how they are careful organized. The surrounding greenery adds a layer of peace to the whole place. Despite the crowd, the information provided was detailed and helpful. Perfect place for history buffs and nature lovers. The view at sunrise is especially breath-taking.

Love the view! Well at the end of the day yeah it’s a bunch of rocks but the history behind and around it is quite fascinating. They have a visitor center with a museum, cafe and a souvenir shop as well. It’s a whole experience! They have Shuttle buses from the visitor center to the location of the Stonehenge which is included in the entrance ticket.If you’re like me, your experience will depend on the weather, so try your best to make sure to visit there on a sunny day!

I visited 12/29/23:A must place to visit! History before your eyes! It’s fascinating to see how people lived back then! And the engineering they did to place those stones is amazing! If you do plan on going, plan on driving about two hours- if you’re coming from London. Once there, you will see the ticket office. Then you will proceed to their museum. They have a replica of a village they lived in (Very Impressive). Please keep in mind, the stones are far from the visiting center but they do provide buses or if you like you can walk their trail, so please wear good shoes. You can’t touch the stones, it’s been roped off so don’t plan on it. I hear that you can do a private tour that will allow you to walk around the stones but I didn’t see it. They do have a cafeteria that serves good food and snacks and they also have restroom facilities. If you are still undecided— the stones are sinking so you may never get a second chance to see them— go and check them out!

Thanks to English Heritage we got in for free but felt the entrance fee to be great value as so much history to see with plenty of information We caught the courtesy bus to the site as a long walk. Buses were running non stop so no waiting time. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there

If you can walk to the stones instead of taking the bus, I recommend it. It's a nice walk, and on the way back you can go through the area nearby to see ancient burial mounds.

Lovely place full of culture and history. Do not get disappointed is a long trip for a short stay at the grounds. This place only has Stonehenge and a side museum. Is very difficult to reach by local transport. Better if you drive or take a tour. They have a restaurant, coffee shop, souvenir shop, you can’t drive to the stones you must take the local bus however you can walk 30 mins approximately. Is better but tickets in advance

Definitely worth the trip. There's something about visiting something so mysterious that has stood the test of time, yet we still don't know what it is or what it was used for. Great energy here.

What a nice day exploring ancient England . The ticket is quite pricey but we enjoyed the visit and took lots of lovely pictures. The museum is certainly a must visit as it provides valuable information about the history of the magical place . Avoid the gifts shops is very expensive

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A lovely walk around the stones, there's quaint cottages, a lovely pub & a cafe/restaurant, plus the house to see so lots to do.Be aware in the car park you need coins or the app and the signal is a nightmare there.

Great to visit and see the Avebury Stones which are older than Stonehenge and older than the pyramids in Egypt apparently. Lovely place to visit and also a National Trust site and visitor centre

Fascinating place, really powerful vibes from the stones. I spent over 3 hours walking around the site, dog friendly as well,but not inside the small restaurant. Plenty of information at the visitor centre and museum. Village itself is very small, a couple of shops selling the sort of thing you also find in Glastonbury (tarot,candles etc.) And a chain pub. Beautiful area.

This is an absolute beautiful and powerful place. Owned and maintained by the National Trust, it is complemented by a beautiful, very old farm, lovely places to eat and shop for souvenirs, and a sweet little museum. Free parking, but also a few places to pay for parking. This area is well preserved, and as I said, has a powerful, peaceful feel to it. I loved being able to touch the stones. I enjoyed this even more than Stonehenge.

I love Avebury. A fascinating stone circle (the largest stone circle in Europe) and a lovely little village! Unfortunately, the National Trust has had to rope off sections of the circle (particularly during school holidays) due to erosion from so many people walking around, but it's still very stunning to see.They have a pub in the middle of the village which offers food and drinks. There's also a small corner shop (very friendly owners) and a few other shops (one being esoteric, another being an independent jeweller).The church and its grounds are very well maintained, and there's a museum that details the history of Avebury.It can get very muddy during rainy periods, and proper walking/hiking boots definitely help you keep traction with the ground!It is a wonderful place to go to during pagan holidays. There's always really friendly people around, and the summer solstice and Samhain (Halloween) celebrations are always great fun! I've visited this site dozens of times, and I dare say I will continue to do so for as long as I'm able to!There are several car parks dotted around, including one near the centre of the village.The only negative to the village at the moment is that the public toilets are STILL not open. They've been closed for a very long time now.

Lots to see here, the stone circle, the Manor and museum and there is a nice national trust shop. Parking is a little outside the town and circle, but there is a direct footpath back away from the road and traffic that brings you to the circle and tourist bits. Toilets and food and drink available.

Great place with a beautiful National Trust property as well.Loads of walks round here as well, the stones are easy to walk around as well, unlike Stonehenge.The national trust property is definitely worth a visit.

I recently visited Avebury and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The weather was perfect, making the day even more enjoyable. The cleanliness of the area was impressive, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The well-located car park made it convenient to explore both the stone circle and Manor, all within a short walking distance. Avebury is a must-visit destination, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable day out.

It was a nice place for a stroll and lunch in the Red Lion which was good value for money. gift shops were very interesting lots to discover in them and you only pay for parking all day £7 for cars and £10 for campervans National trust members are free I believe.

One of those locations that makes you sit back and take stock of life...the reason why our ancient ancestors decided to create such a monument is mind boggling. The time and effort involved must have been off the scale.It has a spiritual feel about it which i loved...I arrived well early and had the site to myself and wandered around this amazing location.A real gem...but it does get busy.

Great day out to Avebury, being able to stand right next to the stones is really quite an amazing experiance, the little farm stead was a bonus. Make sure you go to all of the different sights the area. Easy to spend a full day

Absolutely love going here. Having a nice little wonder around. Seeing the stones. Touching the stones. Photos are of Avebury Church. So lovely and peaceful. Parking. Lovely pub on corner, they do some good food with good prices. Second hand bookshop. Some crystal shops.

Stunning walk around the henge and the beautiful stones. Gorgeous small church dating back over 1000 years. The garden of the mansion is exquisite. The mansion is run by some fabulous people who tell you great stories of the house. There is also a small museum. You can try on costumes and even sit on the furniture. A highly recommended day out.

A unique find with this amazing town that is surrounded in mystery ✨️ Avebury is a beautiful place surrounded in giant stones with a lovely village. It's so peaceful and beautiful. Parking can be a bit challenging as there is no phone signal there.

High energy, high vibration place. It's free, no tickets required. You can touch the stones and walk around, sit there and meditate. There's a Cafe just opposite, in case you want to park/ wat etc.

The largest stone circle is about 40 minutes from Stonehenge. It is very well the visit. The stones are really impressive and the energy is palatable. Take your time and enjoy the visit.

It's a beautiful little village with stone circles, how can it not get five stars. The town has a pub, Cafe, shops, free public toilets, lots of history, and is a beautiful day out. I didn't pay to see the Manor and gardens or to go in the museum at 6 GBP, but what I saw was very enjoyable.

A wonderful afternoon, especially as our visit to Avebury today was totally unplanned. We were lucky with car park, and loved that we felt immediately the place was alive. A tremendous place to experience & imagine traditional village life. Actually a lot to do and see for free, but we felt so welcomed, having some great chats with wonderful National Trust volunteers and other visitors, that we joined the NT today. Looking forward to regularly returning even if just for a coffee or a stroll 😀 😎

An incredible archeology site, we loved walking around the stones..Follow signs for parking, it's only a short walk back past the cricket pitch to the village and stones.

Actually more impressive than l imagined it's much bigger, the hint should have been the biggest Stone Circle in the world. A very level easy walk around and lots to see, of course they charge for the car park £7 but the rest is free unless you want to visit the museum. National Trust shop as always and l throughly recommend the Red Lion pub and the gift shop opposite is independent and very helpful.The area is dog friendly as you know l wouldn't go otherwise.

Magical experiences to be had at Avebury Stone circle! There’s a stone laid down that vibrates gently if you sit on it. This is because under the soil there is a chalk layer and the rain seeps through creating a positive and negative electrical charge.

Spent a lovely couple of hours wondering through the stones. Also worth checking out the Unhenged coffee shop and cafe at the club house. For a bite to eat. Dog's welcome. X

Skip overpriced and tumultuous Stonehenge and come to Avebury instead!!Great archaeological site with a powerful energy, nestled in the quaint English countryside. The stone circle is free to visit, and there is a lovely cafe nearby to enjoy a cuppa and a scone.We absolutely loved the leisurely stroll around the monoliths and picturesque village.

A much better experience than stone henge! Free to walk around and relax. Not too many people, nice shop.

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We went on a weekday for my little girls first birthday and I don't think I'd ever visit. Theme park again on a weekend or in the school holidays. There were no waiting times for the rides. It was an enjoyable experience. Pepper pig world is the main reason we travelled the two and a half hours and that didn't disappoint either. It was bigger than I expected and my one year old loved it.The park was big and clean. I can't fault anything about the day to be honest.

Took my daughter here for her fourth birthday. She loved it. Pepper pig world was amazing. Plenty to do and see. The other part of the park is aimed at older people, with some big rollercoasters and more extreme rides. Going during the week at term time, there were no ques for anything. If you have kids younger than school age, it's definitely a good time to go. Some animals to see including birds, foxes, penguins, rodents and tortoise's.The Japanese gardens are amazing and superbly well looked after.Lots of toilets and all seemed clean.Plenty of parking too.A great day out.

Best Theme Park In The UK!This park has something for all ages from thrill rides to small kids rides that everyone can enjoy. Waiting times are always short or non existent which means you can manage plenty of rides and get your moneys worth!The park is also always nice and clean and stays that way the entire day including bathrooms and the food outlets. Food is quite pricey now but it does taste good and is nicely themed into each of the areas.There is so much here at Paultons Park and I am so excited for the future as it is such an amazing park. Only thing I would like to see improved is an indoor ride added!

A wonderful theme park and a nice world for kids to escape from the school and other stresses. Recommended two days to fully enjoy the rides without any hurry. The restaurants inside are over pricey, and that's the only negative point I see. The restrooms are very neat and clean, staffs are super polite.This is a real competitor for Disneyland,IMHO. 5 ✨

Much better than I thought it would be.No matter what your child's age is, there's something there for a range of ages.Plenty of baby changing facilities around the park that are well maintained.Various places to eat. We ate at the burrito place, and the portions were massive (£12.95 for a meal deal).We went just before Halloween on a Sunday when the weather was a bit iffy. The queues weren't too bad, most were very short.The 2 babies in our group loved the live entertainment, even though they were too young to understand it.Buy tickets in advance because they are cheaper than on the day.The only issue I found was the re-entry system. They stamp your hand with a UV stamp (that can only be seen under a UV light). But when trying to re-enter, there only seemed to be a couple of people with the torches on the entry turn styles. So I queued up in 2 different queues to be told they didn't have a torch and to queue again somewhere else! By that point, I asked them to bring the torch to me, instead of queuing up for a third time.

Great day at the park. everyone there was friendly and helpful. The rides were perfectly set for the height restrictions. There were plenty of places to stop and rest or for kids to just play. The kids playground and slash Park were just was needed in the heat of the day.We all enjoyed it and will be back again. The parking is free and facilities are great and I highly recommend it for parents with toddlers.

Great place to visit with plenty to see and do. My grandchildren loved it. It isnt cheap to go but worth every penny. As a disabled person, my only request would be for some of the plentiful resting area benches to be higher as it was a real struggle to get up after sitting.......

One of the best themed parks in UK. The experience started from the spacious parking area which you won’t spend more time to find a spot. I purchased my teeth tickets in advance and it was cheaper than buying them form the reception. The waiting times for the rides was reasonable during this visit as it was during the weekdays. Our last visit was over the weekend and waiting times was very disappointing.The park is divided manily into three themed zones and each one has different rides for all ages. Peppa pig world is the most crowded one, so be prepared for the extra wait time. Shops and restaurants are found in each zone and the provide different selections of food.You would definitely need more than one day to try most of the rides in the different zones. It was a great experience for the family day out and I would highly recommend it.

One of the best Theme parks. Took boys 14 & 9.Although it was a lovely day, queues were short, about 5 or 10 minutes. Everything was clean & tidy, saw NO litter & bins were never full. Lots of helpful staff around & absolutely loads to do. Plenty of places to picnic or just rest & came home with two exhausted children. Prices of food & drinks etc were a bit high but that's the same everywhere unfortunately. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

The park is beautifully maintained, with so much for all ages to do! So many rides, parks etc. It is all so well organised!Staff were great! Food is overpriced for what you get but it is a theme park! Kids loved everything! Will definitely be returning!

Booked for 2 days in the park with a hotel stay. Really impressed with Peppa pig world and there was so much to do and see in the other areas too including a splash pad and numerous play areas. Plenty of rides for my son who was 5 to go on.The park was really well kept, clean and tidy with beautiful gardens.Will be returning.

Me and my family had a wonderful time at the park yesterday 16.5.22 for my daughters 3rd birthday. It was our first trip and we can wait to come back. The park it’s self is amazing, we mainly spent the day in Peppa pig world which was so much fun, great rides, looks great with characters around the park and the gardens/hedges cut into characters. Queue times fantastic, straight on rides, ok we went school term which helps, but the park was still fairly busy but basically straight on every ride. The Peppa pig shop is amazing and very reasonably priced. George’s soft play the kiddies loved and it was so clean. The staff was one of the highlights for us, super friendly and engaging with us, all the staff noticed it was my daughters birthday and was engaging with her and gave her a Paultons birthday badge, and one nice lady even sang to her, the staff are a credit to the company so thank you. The park looks great and is well kept and very clean throughout. My son loved the splash zone and the log flume. Honestly the company should be proud of what they have from the park to all the staff, we can’t stop thinking about our day and like I’ve said can’t wait to return, THANK YOU.

Best Theme Park I have been too. attraction still looks new, the garden and landscaping is amazing " it’s botanical garden not theme park". F&B outlets are very good comparing to other theme parks.Suitable for all ages.I recommend visiting the park in week days, waiting time was from 0 to 5 minutes.

Lovely place for kids. The little ones had so much fun. The rides are really good and mostly small children can get on them.The place is a fairy 🧚‍♂️ land, super clean environment.

What an amazing experience, plenty of rides to all age groups, kids will enjoy a lot for sure, better to visit in weekdays so that waiting time is less and more rides could be enjoyed for the day.There are plenty of restaurants and fast food outlets to crave our taste buds.Exceptionally well service from working staff.It is better to plan which rides you're interested in and would like to experience.Parking is free and is near the entrance.

Wonderful place for young children. Been to Disney land and this is so much better for parents. Queues are minimal in November and kids get to enjoy themselves on the rides and indoor playground, rather than spending time in humongous queues.Places is tidy and neat with good food choices. There are also rides for older kids in another section.Highly recommended.

It was a dream come true for my Daughter. She had the BEST day visiting Peppa pig’s world with her friends. It was so beautiful and we as adults enjoyed it too! We visited during Halloween and the decorations were so gorgeous . It was so worth the 2 hours journey from London. We would definitely visit again hopefully next Spring-Summer.

Excellent experience. Staff are amazing, rides are great, park is clean and very well-maintained. The only criticism is the food and drink prices but you expect these to be expensive at a theme park.

Good park for all ages. There are rides for kids and adults. Free parking and easy entry to the park. Food is reasonably priced. They just need to introduce fast track queue specially on busy days other than this there is no need to introduce that. Peppa pig is fun. There is mini zoo to keep little kids interested.No discount option on tickets (like NHS, Armed forces) however kids under 1 meter go free.

An impressive place indeed! Super clean, friendly and attentive staff who pay extra attention to food allergies and go the extra mile, a picturesque park with lots to explore, we plan to return when the weather improves as half a day was not enough! It’s the theme park of dreams!

My 4 year old daughter gave it a 4 star.The costumes look good and the staff is very friendly. The music and scenary gives it a nice atmosphere.Has a great playground for kids to spend the rest of day with nice slides and musical experiences.On the negative side, the peppa pig world character houses felt very empty, a missed opportunity to place there interactive experiences and more stuff inspired by the show, like peppa’,s bed, peppa pig kitchen, the same for the bus or daddys car. It would be great if the people in costumes would also talk to children or have some speaker (with the original characters voice), my daughter was worried that peppa pig or momy pig was not talking to her.Additionally to ask for the full price ticket when you only visit peppa pig world makes it a bit overpriced.Well, overall, my daughter still had a very good time at this theme park.

Great place for younger children. Ours absolutely loved the rides, seeing the characters and all the animals dotted around the park. The queue times were short as we went in November. The park is kept to a really high standard and was pleasantly pleased to see the effort in the aesthetics. Only thing letting it down is the food and drink prices. If you want a coffee then don't expect a lot of change from £5!

We had an absolutely brilliant time with our 3 year old daughter. Very well maintained and lots of variety of activities. Only suggestion is to add some more vegetarian options in the restaurant.Will visit again!

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Loved it here. We been here before we had kids, but it has improved since then and my two kids loved it. They loved the outdoor playground, which was very difficult to get them out of. Mona rail was great too.

Lots of childhood memories coming here, not ruined by returning as an adult. It just gets better.Fun for all the family, you don't have to be into cars to enjoy a day out at Beaulieu, but it really helps and you will get a lot more out of the day.The outdoor play park and monorail are excellent. The children really enjoyed it.

Definitely worth getting there as it opens!! My goodness, there is SO MUCH to look at and do, we couldn't fit it all in during a single day and we got there for 10. The food in the cafe was so good, we went in twice. The whole place is so looked after and clean. Staff members are kind and knowledgeable of their work. Happy to have paid gift aid so we get the annual tickets - Definitely coming back!!

We had a great time here, the atmosphere is very relaxed. Good to see the Top Gear vehicles. The monorail was a great trip. Food and refreshments were plentiful and not too expensive. The only down side and it was probably out of their hands was we hired an electric car for the weekend and the chargers were out of order. For us it wasn't a problem as we weren't desperate for juice. Well worth a visit. We will be back.

A fantastic, expansive museum covering many highlights of British motoring and motorbiking development. Vehicles and are in fantastic condition and vary widely by age and origin.Collection of land speed record cars is a must to see!Good accessible location with on-site parking and single ticket entry to both the motor museum and other attractions in Beaulieu.Recommended!

Great day out. Wear your best walking shoes as you'll need them. Mostly accessible. Restaurant not too expensive. Toilets clean. Need around 6 hours to get everything. Pay in advance (with gift aid) and you get a free annual pass to return. Great vegan ice cream options.

Beaulieu is still a great place to visit.Especially if it's your first time.The cars are fun to see and some of the history as you follow the exhibits is really special.Some downsides are that I feel many areas are due a refresh. Parts of the museum look a little tired. Much of it hasn't changed in decades. In some ways it's nice for personal nostalgia but on the whole, updating is needed.The canteen in my view also needs improving. I felt the food was expensive for what you get, and we were kept waiting a long time.Perhaps a system to separate coffee and hot food, from cold drinks and snacks would help.Also dining area seating was lacking if wet outside.Anyhow, overall, still a very enjoyable place to visit! The grounds are fantastic too as are the staff. Many thanks.

Top gear show somewhat disappointing.Main car experience is far smaller than I’d hoped for. Gardens not at their best (seasonal), house impressive if that’s your thing. For me, the best part of my day was the pond walk. I loved the tree carving and the walk itself was beautiful. I’m sure the children will enjoy the monorail.

A fun packed day out for the family. Main exhibition building charts the history of the motor car right up to the modern day including world landspeed record cars. Outside there is a monorail which goes around the gardens and through the roof of the exhibition centre. Other exhibitions include Top Gear featuring many cars from the series. There's also a show of cars from famous movies including James Bond. There's a cafeteria and tea shop on site. Toilets clean and functional. Well stocked gift shop. Kids play area in the gardens. Bus tours. Family house. Free parking. Not sure how busy it gets in the summer as this was February. Check prices as its not cheap.

Beautiful place, very well organized. Lots to do for kids and parents. A bit pricey, the combo ticket is £28/£29 per adult but includes parking, The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House & Gardens, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey, The Secret Army Exhibition and unlimited rides on the monorail. Is it possible to skip the Motor Museum and the price drops sensibly. I would suggest going on a sunny day, and bring your own food as there are lots of places where to sit and have a picnic.

Amazing day out, and we didn't get around all of it! Lots of parking with good access for visitors with disabilities. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived, with helpful guidance on getting the most out of the day. The motor museum itself was our main aim, and there is plenty to keep everyone interested. The exhibits are all in very good condition, and really provide a "time warp" perspective. Well worth a visit any time of year.

There a lot of things to do here. The main attraction is the motor museum, very nicely laid out, with a lot of vintage, modern and some unusual cars. Without a doubt one of the best motor museum. I’m less interested about it, but they also have motorbikes and race cars.About the other attractions, you have an exhibition about Top Gear, cars used in movies, a monorail, a vintage bus, an abbey, a house, gardens and a museum about war.It’s really nice to spend a summer day with a picnic. It took us almost 6 hours to do everything at a quiet pace. We then went to Beaulieu village, which is beautiful.

Returned for a visit for the first time in 28 years when I visited as a child. Unfortunately I found it quite disappointing. Feels very dated and the museum is smaller than I remember. Could do with with some new investment - in particular more interactive features would be good for children. In addition, it’s not particularly pushchair/wheelchair friendly in all areas which was surprising.

Such a full day, we stayed way longer than we expected as there're so many things to see. Personal highlight was the falconry training session, absolutely fascinating and unique.The Museum is vast but very well curated with everything looking beautiful and no busyness.There were a few cars I would have liked some more specific information about, such as their life before the museum, because i like a few memorable stories.Loved the land speed section.The grounds were a little busy and hectic with sculptures when we visited, but we could still find calm looking over the water near the palace.

Supercar weekend was brilliant despite the rain. We saw all of our favorite cars and also went around the palace house, which is included with your entry tickets and really nice.Pay in advance for the cheaper option tickets. There is so much to see and do there if your car lover then definitely go! Food stalls on the special weekends are on the expensive side, the restaurant was really busy, picnic are great when it's not raining. Great for kids and families, it's our second visit, and we we're not disappointed at all.

This is a fantastic place to go for a day out, whether you're a couple or have kids there is so much to do and see. We spent about 3.5 hours here. It's expensive but you definitely get more than you pay for and the food is reasonable. Do get the ice cream it's fantastic.The main attraction is the motor museum, despite not being into cars, it was an amazing collection, fascinating history and the staff are brilliant at explaining facts about the cars. It's got a little bit devoted to top gear which was cute and entertaining.If you're not a car enthusiasts there is a fun monorail, a little bus to drive you about. A beautiful Abbey that is well maintained and the ground have gorgeous art and wild birds like pheasants running around. The kitchen garden are delightful and they even have a bird if prey display. Should that not be enough the view back into the village over the lake is idyllic. The manor house is pretty too. Wear trainers!

I loved this museum! Such a beautiful piece of history. There are a lot of things to do and their shop have some good organic stuff like apple juice. 🩷

Visited for the first time in over 10 years and greatly enjoyed! Got discounted entry as had a blue light card and were impressed with the ticket becoming an annual ticket (for museum) as we added gift aid. Museum had so many different vehicles in, we easily spent close to 2 hours walking round. Other exhibitions were good too, particularly enjoyed the Cars on Screen one. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning again and soon!

Beaulieu is a very educational & interesting place to visit. Loads of old cars, classic cars, fast cars & famous cars!! We enjoyed the free monorail ride around the grounds, which inspired us to go & explore the beautiful lake, gardens & house on foot. We had lunch in the café/ restaurant & were surprised that it wasn't completely overpriced. The gift shop is pretty good. Not cheap to get into the museum but worth it!! Definitely recommend.

I loved the experience in this place! My little one enjoyed the train and the playground which is amazing. A few activities to do, coffee was good as well. With the price i didn't expect to need coins inside to play with the screen cars or the cars with remote, it should include a bit of that. But the rest was really really good! Worth the visit!

Worth the price for a visit. You don't just get the motor museum but also the Palace, the gardens and the Abbey. Plenty to see. The car museum is amazing and a must for motoring enthusiasts. A great day out. You could easily spend a whole afternoon there.

A grand day out - if you gift aid your entry then the ticket becomes an annual pass ( some T and Cs) - interesting museum - though it would for me have added to the interest if vehicle descriptions told a bit of the history of the actual car on display - that would have made the experience more personal. That aside well presented exhibits - but no touching. Palace house looking good and with new carpets !All in all a good day out.

Never been before, but always wanted to visit.Lots to see, really interesting and enjoyable.A really neat, clean, and well played out site.Lots of friendly, polite, and welcoming staff.Cafe is good too, and in addition to the motoring museum, there is a Top Gear display, and the house is open to the public.Monorail ride, vintage bus ride, and a display for the SOE.It's a great day out.

Spent the whole day here, looking at old cars and bicycles, riding on the open top bus and monorail, walking along paths of wild spring flowers to the gallery housing Russian paintings, the monastery and last but nor least the fabulous house. A great day out.

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Large variety of Designer shops, clean and very well maintained. March 2023 when I visited it, I was impressed by the plants that decorated the I sides and outsides of the building.The only thing I would wanted is the option to pay by phone at the car park, which is missing at the moment.Much preferred over the Oracle@Reading.

I found the best bit of Swindon! Top notch shopping mall, giant climbing-maze-wall-type playground for the kids (which makes it very easy to keep an eye on them from a distance!) Also with cafe overlooking!!!! Plus a smaller playground for little children. Good toilets. Food court with plenty of options. Plenty of (paid) parking. Industrial themed building with historic cranes, scales etc with interpretative signage, actual locomotive to view, and even a little miniature (paid) train for families to take a ride around the mall. Right next to STEAM the great western railway museum. If you want a spot of lunch or shopping after visiting the train museum, do not miss this shopping centre! When we visited at Easter 2024 they even had a little indoor hedge-labyrinth Easter trail set up, free, with lollies & colouring activity pack with crayons as the prize when they completed it. Staff were friendly and relaxed. Honestly finding this place has transformed my reluctance to happiness when I need to visit Swindon.

This was our second visit to Swindon Deisgner Outlet and must say we were just as impressed this visit as on our first. A great variety of shops held within a converted train yard which makes for a very cool looking centre. Well kept and clean, the Christmas decorations looked beautiful as did the market stalls at the entrance. No doubt we will be back again soon!

Very festive at the moment. We arrived just as they were opening on Saturday, 10 am, by lunch time it was very busy. You can pay to go on a land train that will take you all the way round so you can see where all the shops are 1st hand before venturing on foot. Some units are smaller than their main shops in towns so the choices will be less. We were very successful on our mission.

Major brands at outlet prices, ample space for shoppers.Scooters can be hired for people with special needs. Kids cars, train and play area are attractive.Car parking first 30min are free, you must enter your car registration, entry time if not picked automatically.

Amazing outlet for shopping, lovely indoor decorations, a great variety of shops and prices. Good food court. There’s also a nice train ride that starts from in front of the play area that kids really enjoy. The ride is 3 pounds per person last time I have checked.The kids play area is so well designed and certainly worth checking out.

The Swindon Designer Outlet offers a diverse shopping experience with a wide range of brands at discounted prices. With its convenient location and ample parking, it's a shopper's paradise. The layout is easy to navigate, and the food options provide a nice break from browsing. However, occasional overcrowding during peak times can detract from the overall experience. Nonetheless, it remains a great destination for bargain hunters and fashion enthusiasts alike.

We've been coming here for a few years but this time was the first with my dog she was amazing, and it was also my birthday too. All the shops were super friendly and accepted my dog too.

Spent the day in Swindon and visited Designer outlet (Swindon) and highly recommend a visit if you love to shop til you drop. It's a well laid out shopping outlet with many designer brands and the outlet offers 10% off with participating retailers.Great day out for all the family and even has a play area for younger children. Great selection of retailers.

Excellent place for shopping. Lots of variety.Customer services are at its best almost at every outlet.Parking is also reasonable.Needs to have a bit more option of food.

Easy access, plenty of 🅿️ mid week, a nice atmosphere and west Somerset train theme. Usual coffee shops, limited food hall plus burger/breakfast joint, has a little train called hooter for kids, kids play area and you can see shops on the website but I regularly visit the Vans shop, great discount on the iconic skate shoes, worth a visit

There is nothing not to love about the Outlet. It houses, perhaps, the most collections of designer stores under the same roof in the whole of the South West.The Outlet is well planned and I particularly loved the fact that a little bit of railway history had been incorporated into the building. The West Somerset train stands out and so do the rather colourful rail carts and other railway parts that are suspended on the roof.The Outlet is functional. There is a secluded colourful play area for children. The parking is massive and is free for the first 30 minutes and cost £2 thereafter. There is a car wash/valet service at the car park which offers free parking for its patron.The designer outlets on the premises parade an eclectic collection which includes footwear, clothing, perfume, home decor etc. There is a food court as well with popular brands. There are also food stall for lovers of street food outside the OutletThere is lots of natural lighting and some of the stores have made good use of it to improve their ambience. M&S stands out. The toilet facility is quite clean and overall the Outlet appeared clean and well managed.Loved it and would be going back for more!

COOL PLACE TO SHOPI think I’ve been to most of the MacArthur Glen Designer Outlets in the country, and the thing I like about this one is that most of it is covered with a roof, so you’re protected from the elements when shopping (unlike Cheshire Oaks, which is freezing!).Has a nice Christmassy feel during December and the outside stalls selling German sausages and churros are cool. Plenty of shops to see and it’s in a logical order so you could do laps around the place.Only downside: the parking at busy times is painful, so expect to park miles away from the entrance. And the ticket machine takes your money but then doesn’t let you out of the carpark – so always pay at the barrier for your parking with your contactless credit card.

Loved it here out of all the outlet places I have visited this is way better than the rest.Parking 5 pounds for three hours blue badge holders free just scan your blue badge barcode at barrier on way out.The whole place had a very nice vibe it's built in old engine sheds formally GWR they have retained much character and preserved so much.Toilets very clean the while place was well looked after plenty of seating throughout.Great play area for younger children you can also hire ride in cars for them.Massive range of shops and plenty of places to eat and drink also.Disabled acess is the best I've seen well done to the customer service desk they are great also.

This is situated on the old Great Western Railway works and is impressive how they have mixed the old engineering buildings with the new shops. There are too many shops to mention but, if like me, you don't do shopping, then visit to see the steam engine and look up to see how many overhead cranes you can find👍

Never been here before, it was outstanding better than CV. Very clean all the shops were open, the staff from the shops we visited didn't jump at you, to see if you wanted anything, that was nice to see.The train was a lovely thought for kids and the play area was brilliant very big too.

Good place to buy outlet designer clothes. However sale and clothes range not as good as it used to be. Parking is now £2, which is still relatively cheap. Great location if you live near swindon to shop for quality clothes be over you do nee to look harder.

A great outlet centre with mix of high street favourites such as M&S, Phase Eight and Next alongside Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein with a variety of cafés and restaurants to choose from including two Costas, Starbucks, Five Guys, Wagamamas and Pizza Express. Great play area for under 8's.Beautifully decorated for Christmas with a wonderful winter wonderland area for children.

Second visit after some years. Much bigger than I remember. Lots of fine brands represented and bargains to be had. Parking: £2 for 5 hours, after which it gets very expensive! So beware, if you want to stay and eat, you might go over the 5 hours. And it's no-ticket parking so make a careful note of your arrival time.

Brilliant spacious outlet with great range of shops and better than online outlet prices. Easy to park although charged. Good food options inside and outside street food options. Mixture of clothes, homewares, beauty, jewellery, cookery, shoe and accessories shops

It is comfortable in all weathers. Varied stores for all tastes. Easy to spend 5 hours there. Beware after 5 hours of parking the cost rises dramatically. Good choices of restaurants and cafes. A good day out.

Designer outlet Swindon have many outlets of various branded products of clothes and accessories. It's more than value for money. Sometimes even upto 60% discounts are offered for some items. Moreover there are plenty of other options to spend your time with family. There is kids play area, children's train, baby dress changing rooms, etc. When it comes to food and drink you have all sorts of eateries. The ample parking facility saves your time and unnecessary tension. A best place to visit for shopping branded items and quality products.

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Such a beautiful place to go. With lots of history and beautiful scenery. The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.This is highly recommended if you visit the Isle of Wight.

Wonderful summer holiday home for Victoria & Albert and their family. Gorgeous house filled with collected art objects, souvenirs and tributes from around the world. The grounds are beautiful and it's clear the royal family enjoyed Osborne House where they could relax and be themselves.

Worth a visit if you are in the area. Covid secure. Great staff very informative and amazing scenery. Gardens outside are really nice too.

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Lovely grounds and a huge cathedral. It's a £10 to enter to ensure maintenance is kept up Nice to see an early bible on display and it's well protected and showcased. Jane Austin tomb inside just after the entry on the left. Amazing how massive the cathedral is and how intricate the detailing is. Lots of tour guides on hand to answer any questions - They were super nice. If in Winchester suggest you visit.

Went last minute and arrived around 4.30pm. Closed 6pm in the week. Used local car park, inexpensive only had to pay to 6pm. Circa 40 to 50 stalls I'd guess, friendly lovely atmosphere. Plenty of food and drink options in the centre and lots of toilet options. Lovely pre Christmas experience. Thoroughly enjoyed, even non shopper me 🤣

Oh my goodness! Do yourself a favor and visit the Winchester cathedral! It cost £12.50 to visit but was so worth it! We had a wonderful tour guide (which is included in the cost of admission) and I highly recommend the tours! So informative and they can only scratch on the history of the cathedral. Very cool to see Jane Austen’s burial site. Definitely check out the crypt if it isn’t flooded (which it may be seasonally but we lucked out in January). Also worth visiting the complimentary Exhibit which houses the Winchester Bible and Bishop’s library. Very wonderful experience.

Such a brilliant place to visit.When we reached service was going on and we had free entry inside the cathedral. The choir was fantabulous - enjoyed it.The cathedral itself is a very historical building located close to the town and an architectural marvel. Worth visit.Lots of parking available around the town.

Winchester Cathedral at the heart of Winchester City is a historical but also a very stunning building impossingly stunning the city visitors. The staffs and really amazing in here. They're very welcoming and there are plenty of very lovely volunteers providing guided tours. They also provide activities leaflets for children and their ticket last a whole year so you can go back there on the same ticket all year round. Cannot recommend it enough

My first impressions of Winchester cathedral are just how impressive and absolutely stunning it is. You don't need to know the history of the cathedral to appreciate the design and architecture of this cathedral.I went there 3 days in a row and every day I noticed different parts that I had previously missed. The entrance fee of £10 also acts as a 12 month pass to visit as many times as you like, outstanding value for money.There are also free tours of the cathedral at various times which is very informative. I will definitely be going back several more times over the next 12 months.

We did the guided tower tour at an extra GBP3 and it was well worth it. So much information, a great view from the top and the chance to see behind the scenes. Lots of very narrow stairs though so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. And take a small bag if at all.

Wonderful, impressive cathedral! We wanted to have just a short glimps and finally stayed over 2 hours! The £ 12.50 entry fee where well worth it!

It's a great place to explore the great history of Winchester. It's really a big church with beautiful art and historic monuments. There is a small garden in front of it and you can spend quality time with your family and friends.

Didn't pay for entryWe felt £12.50 was quite a lot for entry and decided not to pay, but we did soon realise how big it was and could see potential justification for why entry was expensive. You can explore a garden and see lots of the architecture without going in. The gift shop is expensive and mostly about the area not just the Cathedral.

What a gorgeous historical place to have a graduation.So we'll organised in a wonderful venue & City.Lovely and Warm we were nice and comfortable during the 90 minutes ceremony.Perfect memories made today in a gorgeous historic building.

Thoroughly enjoyable experience today. Entry fee is good value for money, you can get guided tours too included. Amazing, huge building with lots of history. Friendly staff and guides. Thanks for a lovely visit. Your ticket is also valid for a year but I still thought it was great value for one visit!

This is a must-see place if you are visiting Winchester, the cathedral is fantastic for those that love this type of building. We did the standard cathedral tour including the crypt, our guide was a lovely lady called Angela and she was so good with children and adults and so informative. Two of us then did the Tower Tour, this was amazing and well worth the fee.

Fascinating history and stories around the building. Would thoroughly recommend the guided tour. We also enjoyed the Tower tour, but not for the faint hearted, have a heart or lung problem or you don't like narrow steps or heights. You need at least three full days to get the most out of a visit here. One ticket lasts a full year so your return is feasible. Another exhibit we enjoyed was The Kings and Scribes. Extremely interesting history.

I was incredibly impressed by Winchester cathedral and it is 100% worth the £10 entry.Upon entry we were told a free guided tour would start soon - you should definitely partake in this. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and witty. He took us around the whole cathedral and told us stories and facts about the cathedral, its history, the royals and of Winchester itself. Thank you for having these tours as it really sets the visit apart.The cathedral is stunning architecturally and you can see the different styles as you move throughout the cathedral.There was also an exhibit on which added even more value to the ticket. I would certainly visit again even though it's a 2 hour drive. This is by far the best thing to do in Winchester.The only reason it got 4 stars is because of the toilets - water and mud all over the floor and it smelt like the sanitary bins needed changing.

Wow, what a cathedral. Anyone who is in the vicinity must see it. We were also lucky enough to see the choir rehearsing and we were accompanied by church songs through the huge building. If you are interested in history, you should bring time, as there is a lot to read and learn.

Magnificent bit of architecture, a wonderful cathedral set in the historical town of Winchester. £12.50 for an adult, kids are free. A bit of a museum, art gallery, and tower tours. Gift shop and cafe are in a separate building across the courtyard.

Remarkable building, with fantastic exhibitions and guides, well worth the price of entry and definitely worth checking out.The building remains a functioning church, but in addition it acts as a museum and art gallery. Definitely worth getting the guided tour, and make sure you check out the actual museum section (off to the right hand side towards the back of the church).

The cathedral has been on my bucket list for years. It was great. I did the tour, which made it so much more interesting. It's definitely a must.

Subject: A Tranquil Journey Through Time at Winchester CathedralI had the pleasure of visiting Winchester Cathedral in August, and the experience was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The cathedral, nestled in the heart of Winchester, captivates both history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.Upon entering, the sheer grandeur of the cathedral is immediately apparent. The magnificent architecture, with its towering spires and intricate details, transports you to a bygone era. The breathtaking interior is a testament to centuries of craftsmanship and devotion.One of the highlights of my visit was exploring the beautiful chapels within the cathedral. Each one tells a unique story, adorned with stunning stained glass windows and ornate tombs that carry the weight of history. The tranquil ambiance inside creates a sense of reverence, inviting visitors to reflect and appreciate the cultural and religious significance of the site.Winchester Cathedral's famous nave is a marvel in itself. The soaring ceilings and the play of light filtering through the windows create a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place for quiet contemplation. The architecture and the artistry on display truly make this cathedral a masterpiece.The guided tour provided valuable insights into the cathedral's rich history. Learning about the notable events that took place within its walls and the prominent figures buried on its grounds added depth to my appreciation of the site.Outside, the cathedral grounds are equally charming. The well-maintained gardens and the close proximity to the city center make it a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling town.In conclusion, my visit to Winchester Cathedral was a journey through time and a feast for the senses. It's a place where history, art, and spirituality converge seamlessly. I left with a profound appreciation for the dedication and skill of those who contributed to the creation and preservation of this cultural gem. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or someone seeking a moment of tranquility, Winchester Cathedral is an absolute must-visit.

Amazing place to visit, so much to see and learn about. The Moon was just incredible and seemed so real. Also wonderful to see the Bible dating back over a thousand years. Really helpful, kind staff. The crypt was brilliant. The architecture was just mingling. Your ticket lasts 12 months so you can visit as much as you want for the year.

An impressive place to visit. Lots of interesting historical facts and beautiful interior. Entry £12,50 per adult, but it is worth the price. You can easily spend minimum 2 hours inside if you like history and facts.

I took the Tower Tour. 213 extremly narrow, steep, and uneven stairs to the top. A great view when you get there, especially if you get lucky with the weather. The decent to Ringing Floor (Britain's largest apparently) is probably slightly more challenging (down those same stairs). I have given this tour 5 stars because the guides are excellent and I enjoyed it very much but do be aware that this is not your ordinary climb (and the number of steps is not really the issue)

Incredible building with so much history. Your ticket allows you entry for a full year. Highly recommend the free guided tours from the volunteers, they are very knowledgeable and passionate. Always visit this cathedral whenever I'm in Winchester.

A very interesting building, lots of history. £12.50 per adult, get a guided tour as you will miss most of the interesting stuff.The tickets once purchased are valid for 12 months,so always good for a return visit.I will return the next time i am in Winchester.

Superb & impressive 1000+ year old Cathedral in the center of Winchester.Known to be one of the earliest stone built buildings in the whole of England & Europe.Also there is a museum inside over 3 floors.You can get a free guided tour which is included in the entrance fee. (The entrance fee allows unlimited visits in the year)See images for pricing and opening times.Definitely worth a look. 👀Cafe, shop and toilets.Parking available in the town at various places

Definitely the best place to visit in Winchester by a hell of a lot, and definitely one of the best cathedrals in the country. The history is incomparable and it's a perfect example of cathedral architecture through time, with everything from Romanesque to Perpendicular Gothic, and modern additions. When I visited it was school holidays, a little bit grey but with blue skies later, and not busy at all (I got pictures from one end to the other without any people in, very rare, even at around 11-12ish).The nave roof is stunning, very similar to that at Norwich, and the west window is like a mosaic of old glass that although isn't perhaps as impressive as others gives off a beautifully clear light and reminds me of the Dean's Eye at Lincoln.The transepts and the crypt are the oldest parts of the building, in their Norman big-bonedness. The crypt was flooded when I was there which I had been desperately hoping for (although it's probably not the best thing for the cathedral building) - it is amazing. I tried to take a (very cautious) step down from the top step of the main viewing platform and realised I couldn't because the water was only just lower than it - it was very high. But it's beautiful - the statue is reflected perfectly. I'd love to see it unflooded as well and take the crypt tour around to the other side.The choir is lovely under the crossing, another beautiful ceiling with a helpful mirror to look up. I couldn't see any miserichords but I'm sure there were some - I did find a little finial with a funny looking guy on it who was pretty cool. The roof screen is one of the highlights - every little niche has it's own carved vault, many statues all life sized and with tiny details you can't even make out, and so many other little touches that make it an absolute masterpiece of Mediaeval and Victorian craftsmanship. The area behind is closed off but you can get around into the retrochoir with the tomb of St. Swithin which is lovely and some gorgeous chapels with lovely ceilings. There's a little section of ceiling between the end of the aisles and the retrochoir's first arch where it goes diagonal and the vault becomes really strange and wonky which I adore - a very inelegant solution to a problem that's created a beautiful little detail.Another highlight was the Kings & Scribes exhibition - it's great to get up into the triforium without a tour. The bottom floor has the Winchester Bible which is very beautiful, the video explaining how they made it is probably not the best for some people (like vegans - it's written on calfskins) but is very interesting. There's a lot of effort put in there. Upstairs you can go inside the library where you can look, on a screen, inside some of the manuscripts, which have some graffiti and other cool little things. There's also a really interesting bit about the mortuary chests where they found the bones of ancient kings, and how they figured out who they are - they're unsure but they've put in a hell of a lot of effort - I watched most of the video on display which was interesting, and loved the interactive screens that went through the science of it. On the top floor there's windows through into the nave aisles' rooves, which are very dark but cool to see, a large balcony over the transept which offers stunning views of the crossing, an exhibition about the building of the cathedral, and another exhibition about the monks' lives which was also good. Loved the bit about the cathedral, and the views too.The café and shop are also very good - had a lovely panini, good loos. here's also a statue outside the café of the diver who saved the cathedral - very much worth a read, and there's a pub named after him nearby. It's also worth going along the south side because you walk through the buttresses along the wall which makes for great pictures, especially in the golden hour.So, I highly recommend a visit to Winchester Cathedral. It's simply wonderful. I'll have to come back to take a crypt tour, and the tower tour which I didn't take because I did one at Salisbury.

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Love this place and have visited for many years. Getting in was a palaver as it took longer to get from Burford roundabout than it did to get the there from Oxford! Some information via social media would have helped. We had no idea why the queue was so long and as we had already purchased tickets we waited. Once in the park you weren't aware of how busy it was unless you wanted food/ drinks /toilet. If you wanted the train you'd be better off later in the day as the queue was insane. Everything was pretty much as I remembered. I didn't quite understand why they had closed off one end of the walk through bird/wallaby /tapir enclosure? It made it a bit of a trek to walk back out again instead of simply adding pads to the exit. Especially as the entry ones had dried out. That was the only disappointing part of the place. Many animals weren't there and the ground around the wallabies was dry and simply mud. Overall its a great value day out. Take a picnic and be prepared to wait a while to actually access the park. It's a great place to visit if you have limited mobility as it pretty flat with good pathways.

A great day out for the whole family. Very well laid out with plenty of facilities around the site. Beautiful landscape and a wide variety of natural enclosures containing a wide variety of fascinating animals. Saw the penguins being fed with a free talk about them which was great. Large play park for kids and a decent restaurant with a good selection of hot and cold foods. Well worth a visit.

Visited during the school holidays and was expecting the place to be completely packed with families everywhere when I saw the huge amounts of people going in...but this was not the case once inside. The park has lots of open spaces and ample benches for those in need of a rest, which is always welcome when running around after kids!The train is a great way of seeing the site and a number of the larger animals, but be prepared to queue!Food and drinks were reasonably priced and of a good standard (the sausage rolls were especially tasty!)Overall, we spent the majority of the day there but didn't get round to seeing everything, probably as a result of the large play park which kept the kids occupied for ages.

Honestly an amazing zoo/park. So much for kids to do also. Probably one of the best zoo’s in the UK. The train is well worth catching a ride on as it takes you round the entire park. The kids park is absolutely brilliant however as always with these places the food is terrible. Nothing changes here its horrid. We have been 6/7 times now and just take our own lunch with us. I have no issue spending money on food but it needs to be good food. Such a shame they dont cater for people who like something other than frozen beige food…. But its normal at these types of places. Would be 5* if you could get a nice lunch

Amazing place I will keep coming back to over and over again. The only downside for me is the restaurant options - very low quality food served, both cold and hot, I would recommend taking a picnic with you, and just get an ice cream there, excellent choice of Kelly's ice cream!Slightly cheaper tickets if you book at least a day before, ample parking, good facilities, excellent staff, animals looks very happy and well cared for.

Really great place to visit - highly recommend for all ages. Large enough to comfortably walk around and see everything. Small train as well which is perfect for the kids! All the enclosures are very well maintained and all their residents are more than happy to pose for pictures! A real gem of a place.

Such a nice zoo.Booked online, was straight forward. The lady asked for the code to retrieve tickets. It’s quiet busy but the queue is going quickly. Massive car park!The itself is very clean, plenty of greens and dog friendly! Some places inside do not allow dogs.Perfect for families.Rhinos, giraffes, you name it.. the animals were in good health so I assume that they are taking good care of them!Beautiful getaway. Fascinating creatures!

Fantastic place to visit for the day and set in a beautiful location. I've never been somewhere where you can get so close to the animals! This place feels so much more natural than a zoo and is clearly looked after. The price is well worth it and actually on the cheap side in my opinion, I wouldn't mind paying more for entry and I'm sure it would help out so much! The main restaurant was a fair wait at lunch but there was a huge selection of homemade food and the staff were brilliant. Special mention to the lads clearing the tables as they were working so hard but going out their way to help others at the same time 😊

Never been to a Wildlife Park like this one. Especially with allowing people to bring their own dogs. Different. The way it's laid out is so easy going & not herded in one direction. The gardens are gorgeous & well looked after. Bring a picnic!

Really great day out and loads of different animals to see. Best thing is you can take your dog. We go to see all the animals with her except for the reptile house but if your in pairs you can go in one at a time . Plenty of parking available and facilities.

What a lovely park. Extremely clean and tidy. Big car park with disabled parking right next to entrance. Right from get go from the ticket office to gift shop were Extremely friendly and helpful. We were by giraffes and daughter had her assistance dog with her and I asked a lady who worked there if assistance dogs were allowed into giraffes and she said sorry I don't know I'm just a gardener. I told her that's a great job and was doing a great job helping to keep the garden's immaculate and offered to check. All the gardens were great. There are still lots of flowers to see blooming. There is a massive play area for kids with a huge tree house and a smaller one for younger children. A big rope bridge . A big pyramid climbing frame and lots more to do. The cafe area was nice and clean and lots to choose from. Chicken chips and beans were great. Good portion and jacket potatoes were tasty. Lots of seating with a big glass enclosure with animals in there . Gift shop were stocked well also. It will be great to take the grandchildren there next summer in better weather.

Always a wonderful experience. All the animals are happy, well fed and cared for. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition. Just a great day out. We love it!

Truly wonderful place to visit and the best part you don't have to leave your pet dog home alone or tied up in a kennel as they are welcome here. The animals all look well looked after and many are in open enclosures not cooped up in tiny cages. Plenty of places to just stop and sit and let the world pass by while you soak in your surroundings. Easy toilet access as well as places to get refreshments if you choose. Plenty of picnic areas as well and ample parking.

This was our first visit, and it was so lovely. We will definitely return. I love that everything is more or less outside. We took a picnic (strongly advise) as you can go back to your car as much as you like so you don't have to carry it around with you. There are plenty of grassy areas for you to have a picnic and also benches.We visited Easter Saturday, and it was busy, but not uncomfortable. The children's park area was probably the busiest area we saw/briefly played in.We would have liked to have a ride on the little train but the wait time was just too long for us (30 minute wait with 3 young children probably not the best 😅) so maybe next time that should be first on our list!All in all the animals were great, got to touch/stroke a snake too. 🐍 And it was a wonderful day.

We went mid week during the school hols and it was packed, this is not a problem though as the park is huge.I'd recommend taking a picnic as food queues are long during peak times.Its a beautiful day out, the flowers and plants around the park are stunning.The animals appear really well looked after and the little farm park area where children can touch the goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducklings, etc is really cute.There is a little train with stations around the park that you can hop on and off of, it toots and the kids absolutely love it.If you want to wear your kids out, this is the place to go.

It’s a great wild life park.We visited on May Spring public Holiday- nice sunny day. It’s strongly recommended to book tickets in advance as the online tickets are £2 cheaper. The place has ample car parking place- shouldn’t be a concern.It’s home for variety of animal friends all across the world.There is a recreational train that circulates the park is a fun ride.Lot of food options available. Would recommend to carry a Mat, as it’s a good picnic destination as well.

A fantastic day out, lots to see and the grounds and gardens are absolutely beautiful. The whole place is immaculately clean. Lots of picnic areas and benches to sit at to just sit back, look and enjoy.A wide variety of animals to see...A must is a visit to see the penguins at feeding time...most entertaining...and seeing the rhino's in front of the stately home was amazing...would definitely recommend. We spent around 4 hrs or so here and would definitely say is a full day out if you don't want to rush and sit and have a picnic

Very Beautiful and picturesque location for this lovely Wildlife Park. Lots of different animals, insects, reptiles and birds to see and a couple of enclosures where you can get up close to some also. Large picnic areas and cafe, plus snack kiosks situated around too. A small train also takes you across some of the park. The gardens are exotic and also feature lots of different flowers and plants. Not a big range of larger type animals but an admission price for under £20 for adults is a real bargain for what you do get to see.

Great day out, we really enjoyed it. Lots of animals to see, beautiful grounds. Areas to have a picnic. Ample parking too! We were excited to see the giraffes and rhinos. I was also looking forward to seeing the red pandas but unfortunately they were hiding in the trees when we visited.

What a wonderful place. The grounds and gardens are beautifully laid out and superbly stocked with plants of all sorts. The the animals are well cared for and have plenty of space. We were delighted to see baby rhinos. There's interesting information about each one. You can walk round or take the little trainThe cafe and shop are well stocked and extremely clean and all the staff are hands on and extremely friendly and helpful. The cafe food was fresh and varied.There are picnic places all round and we were able to take the dog. Incidentally the ice-cream kiosks around the grounds sell doggie ice cream. However I'll be going again without him so we can spend longer. Understandably there are areas dogs can't go so we had to alternate who went in. To sum up its an hour and a half journey from our home to this beautiful destination but so worth the trip. It was our first visit but we'll be frequent visitors from now on. Can't wait to return.

Came here on an educational trip and BY far the best out of the zoos we visited that term. Enclosures are well thought out and animal welfare is definitely at the forefront of this zoo. Also DOG FRIENDLY. Which is a huge bonus!!

Was pleasantly surprised by the size of this place. Ample parking, didn’t feel too crowded even during summer holidays, regular toilet stops, great selection of animals (better than London Zoo in my humble opinion), large enclosures for animals, lots of shade and picnic areas to eat, fun train for kids, play area and obstacle course for kids.Overall an enjoyable place to spend a day for adults and children.Only downside is the toilets were not in form. One baby chasing had no lock and smelt really bad (in the restaurant).Restaurant food was tasty but portion size on the small side.

We absolutely love visiting here, especially with it being super dog friendly! My boys fed the giraffes on our last visit which was such an amazing experience! The lady in charge was fab with them both, full of knowledge and answered all their questions. The food is nice but very pricey. Lovely gift shop too.

There are so many things to like about this venue, even before talking about the animals. The venue sells out quickly due to restricted numbers as a result of grass car parking issues for the overflow, which gives the feeling that the Park is busy but you have ample room to move around without being on top of other visitors. I have never been to a Wildlife Park where you can get so close to the animals (see photos); this is very interesting for both adults & children alike. The Park is neither too big nor too small, nothing is really far from anything else & you don't get tired walking around. There is a good outdoor play area for the children & a good restaurant/cafe should you not have brought a picnic. Remember to take a ride on the train (extra £) to complete the day out. Although there are maps of the Park located at various point around the site, my one criticism is that there is a total lack of signposts anywhere to point you in the directions of the animals you want to see.

Great place to visit for family and friends with kids. Conveniently located, however, unfortunately not accessible by public transport. Huge collection of animals with options to see some of them from very close proximity. It has a very nice collection of reptiles as well. There are a huge number of bird species as well. The details of all the animals/ reptiles/birds are given to have more information about them. They have a nice variety of restaurants for takeaway and dine in as well. I think there was a pub as well but unfortunately I was not able to visit it as I had to drive. Overall, it was a very nice place to have a day out.

It's one of the better wildlife parks/zoos we've been to. It's a great layout and easy to navigate around.Great for the whole family!The restaurant has a good selection of food and all tastes good.Happily, go there again and again.

Amazing day out, its really rather incredible how close to the animals you can get. The staff were so kind and friendly really lovely atmosphere. Very clean and tidy park toilets clean. Ice-cream 10/10. Plenty to do here

Loved this park and gardens. Really good selection of animals and nice play area for kids. Wasn’t too big and was very clean and tidy.

Wonderful place! Took our toddler & was a perfect day out, so many animals to see and the farm park was great too. Lovely restaurant if overpriced but nice spacious environment with a small animal enclosure in the corner! Toilets were clean and great baby changing areas. Will definitely visit again!!

Well, worth a visit, it's not huge so it can be negotiated easily on foot, and you get really close to the animals. The miniature train that runs around the site is a nice touch. There are plenty of toilets and refreshment areas

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I recently visited Highclere Castle and had a wonderful experience. The tour guide was excellent, providing a wealth of information about the history and architecture of the castle. The grounds were also beautiful, and I enjoyed exploring them during the tour. To top off the visit, I had a lovely afternoon tea at the castle. The tea and sandwiches were delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Highclere Castle. The tour is informative and enjoyable, and the afternoon tea is a delicious treat

Beautiful gardens, especially the wild flower meadow. Very interesting house and Egyptian exhibition. House includes pictures of the filming of Downton Abbey in the actual positions in the rooms where they took place. Good catering facilities with lots of inside & outside seating areas. Well worth a visit.

Who hasn't seen Downton Abbey?! Highclere Castle is a grand and beautiful place. The visit was very interesting. It would have been nice to see more rooms, may be the servants quarter too. The Egyptian exhibition was fascinating and so well set-up. We had a walk in the garden too, so peaceful. It was such a lovely day. I only gave 4 stars as in both cafes, no vegan food was offered. We were surprised and disappointed as you can now find vegan anywhere.

Really good experience. We had a guided tour which was very informative. Loads of on site parking. Easy enough to find. The lunch provided was more than expected which we all really enjoyed.

Wonderful trip to Highclere Castle. Enjoyed looking round the castle, although a long queue to go in the (about an hour wait) but of course August is peak holiday time so I would expect it to be busy. The Castle grounds are wonderful with views stretching way into the distance. Plenty of trees and seats in the shade to shelter from the sweltering hot day. Hot and cold drinks plus sandwiches and snacks available at several little cafes around the central area with more than enough seating and tables. Staff very polite and helpful. We will definitely make a return visit at some point.

As a big fan of Downton Abbey, I’ve wanted to visit Highclere Castle for years. The chance finally came when my wife and I were given tickets (including the afternoon tea box and Egyptian exhibition) as a wedding gift. We were not disappointed! A breathtaking view of the castle greeted us on arrival to the car park. From the moment we exited our car, we were treated kindly by all the friendly staff - including the car park attendants who enthusiastically welcomed us. Long story short, we were very impressed by not only the tidiness of every inch of this property - both inside and out - but by it’s beauty as well. Fans of the show who want to literally stand where their favourite characters have stood will have their wish fulfilled. Unfortunately, photography isn’t allowed inside the castle, but that’s actually a good thing as it keeps the flow moving and allows you to focus on the home instead of your camera or phone.Outside, the gardens and grounds are a must see, so wonderfully maintained. We were also pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of food in our afternoon tea for two box. What a fantastic idea!We would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone who’s interested.

Huge Downton Abbey fan, this tour was 100% worth the time. We hired a car and driver for the day so we could also make stops on the way home. The food was fantastic really liked everything they gave as apart of the tour it was a really nice touch.

A beautiful castle and HomeStunning grounds too. The guides were very interesting and informative and particularly helpful with disabled clients, I was unable to negotiate stairs and they gave me a chair and photo book of upstairs whilst I waited for my relatives. Also showed me an easier way to see the Egyptian exhibition.

It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The castle is treasure to discover. The staff are knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. I told them that I am Canadian, and they took the time to explain the connection between Highclere and Canada. Then, we got to visit the staterooms, drawing rooms, libraries, dining room, and the great Egyptian exhibition. The grounds that are manicured to perfection with trees from all over the world and benches underneath so you can sit and just enjoy the moment. The beautiful gardens with all kinds of flowers and greenery look like something out of a book. The tea rooms that offer tantalizing goodies and, of course, nice souvenir shop with something to please everyone. I would go back any time. I recommend it to anyone to take the time to visit this place.

As a big Downton fan this place is dreamlike! My husband doesn’t watch the show but he really loved it. It’s a wonderful castle as it’s furnished as the Earl & duch*ess reside there. The guides are just so passionate and knowledgeable…we were lucky enough to spend time with Greg whose enthusiasm and real love for the castle is boundless. We found out so many details ..like the architect who designed West Minster also designed Highclere! We were not able to book timed tickets as they were sold out..but we went and lined up at 8:30am (ticket office opens @9am) on a Sunday morning (take a jacket) and we’re able to secure tickets. Make sure you buy the beautiful book at the entrance as you can’t take pics inside..all the gorgeous interiors are in the book. There are fantastic cafes on the grounds and don’t forget to visit the Secret Gardens. Amazing gift shop too. We were also lucky to see the duch*ess with her beautiful Golden Labs on a walk..she is lovely. We didn’t want to leave.

Wow! What a beautiful elegant place, well maintained and staff were very knowledgeable and informative. Even though it rained for us so didn't get to enjoy the stunning grounds surrounding the estate, it was a beautiful place. As with most places the gift shop was a little expensive but the cafe was reasonably priced, we even enjoyed a warm wild boar sausage in a baguette for lunch! Overall would definitely recommend this place whether your a 'downtown abbey' fan or not!

So much rich history beyond the charm of Downton. It's so wonderful that the family has opened their home to visitors to see. We loved every minute!

The location and building is fabulous. If you enjoyed Downton Abbey, then you will love the tour of the building. Just be aware access is limited to specific days of the year.

Highly recommend. Absolutely smashing, worth the bit extra for the Egyptian exhibition as it tells a lot of the history. The house and grounds are just absolutely gorgeous. Food is a little limited. Gift shop has smashing assortment of bits. So delighted to have visited.

A really lovely experience and a must-see for any Downton Abbey fans. The house itself is gorgeous and very well-kept with lots of information about the behind the scenes of Downton Abbey. You can see into the rooms where various scenes were filmed and the furniture is exactly the same so you really feel like you’re stepping in there! The gardens are wonderful and well worth the time to walk around and see everything. The only thing for us, the castle doesn’t allow picnics on the grounds at all. A little bit disappointing in my opinion as you can purchase food on-site and eat it there, even if they had a designated area for picnics, I think it would be better. Just something to keep in mind if you are planning on taking food with you.

Wonderful visit, superb house which is still partlyLived in, with the added bonus of the Egyptology collection and display. No photos of either as photography is banned inside the house. ( ironic as a major film series has been filmed inside the house!) . The grounds are magnificent with extensive views, with the best wildflower meadow I have ever seen , contradicting the Dolly Parton hit ‘ wildflowers don’t care where they grow’ - theses ones do and they have chosen well. A lovely day out with the usual tea and coffee , very good, ( plus the obligatory gift shop ). Access and parking easy and a good idea to book ahead.

My wife and I enjoyed the Downton Abbey series very much. As a Christmas gift I arranged a visit to Highclere Castle in January as a way to beat back those winter blues. A two hour guided tour was expensive but well worth it. A hardcover book and a nice tea (below stairs) were all part of the deal - very nice. There was also an excellent Tutankhamen exhibition. The Highclere website is quite formal but don't be put off by that, staff are friendly and many are great fun! We re- watched the series as a result and enjoyed it even more to know the 'we were there!' 🤭

A great home to explore - well maintained and a well managed one-way route through the ground and first floors.Detailed history on the building is lacking but they do provide information cards in some rooms. There are helpful and knowledgable staff throughout the castle so do ask them any questions you may have.Photos and signs also tie back the various rooms to their use in the filming of Downton Abbey.There are a couple of cafe and food vans scattered through the property - nothing amazing but the food is reasonably priced.If you are arriving at Newbury station it may be wise to pre book a taxi and also arrange your pickup. Do be prepared that the taxi journey is very steep - £50+, if others are around ask to share the taxi and split the fare.

I’ve been watching Downton Abbey basically on repeat for the last 7 years. I was ECSTATIC when our family found out we were getting stationed in England a few years ago and Highclere has been on my must-see list ever since. We finally got to visit over Easter weekend and it was a dream come true! Lady Carnarvon was directing pedestrians to the house from the car park which I thought was great, very down to Earth. I totally fangirled when we saw her. 😂 The house was a dream and I loved getting to see the rooms that I’ve become so familiar with these last several years via the show. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if we could take photos inside. I get that it’s their private home and they have family photos out, but no one is there to take photos of Carnarvon family photos. We’re there to see the most important character in a beloved show. We’ve visited a number of castles that are still family homes (Alnwick, Blenheim, Belvoir, etc.) and were permitted to take pictures inside. To each their own.We ordered a picnic tea box when purchasing our tickets and thoroughly enjoyed everything inside it. The sandwiches, scones and sweet treats were all fantastic. It was £75 for a box for 2 people. A little more than we would normally pay for something like that, but it also came with two free hot drinks and a small bottle of champagne.The grounds are also beautiful and there is a lot to explore beyond the house. Overall, highly recommend visiting if you’re a Downton Abbey fan.

As a Downtown Abbey fan this was great. The gardens are beautiful and you could spend hours walking around them. The house is very impressive but be prepared to lock the experience in your head because photography inside the house is not allowed unfortunately. But as the house is actually lived in and not a museum, this is understandable.

We had a wonderful time in Highclere Castle recently. The whole building was magical. Lady Carnarvon welcomed us and did a very nice speech before we started our tour inside the castle. Unfortunately we weren't able to take any pictures inside. Our tour guide Greg, was very entertaining and informative. But all the other staff were very warm and friendly. The afternoon tea was very delicious and we were spoiled by the lovely waiters. The gift shop has plenty of choice and the free books were signed by Lady Carnarvon. The only one thing that was a bit disappointing, that is the ladies lavatory. They definitely need a little bit of improvement. Otherwise we did enjoy every minute of the tour and we will definitely come back. Highly recommended!

Awsome experience!The gardens are beautiful, a lovely walk around the grounds.The house is a work of art, if you love Downton Abbey, then this is a must for your Bucket List 😊You have to pre-book to enter the house.

Such a beautiful place and great for fans of Downton Abbey. We were greeted by the Lady Carnarvon and had our photo taken in front of the grand Christmas tree. We were offered tea and coffee followed by a tour of the castle. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and clearly had a good relationship with the family. We got to visit the Egyptian collection and lastly had afternoon tea, which Lady Carnarvon came to join us for. All in all, an absolutely fantastic experience that I can't wait to do again!No photos are allowed inside the castle.

Went for their Egyptian exhibition event to celebrate 100 years since the family discovered Tutankhamen's tomb.The house is stunning and if you're a Downton abbey fan there is a lot to look at (no photos allowed in the house due to insurance).The grounds and gardens are stunning and vast. Lots to walk around in a nice day. They offer a events during the year which are incredible and good fun to dress up.There is a lot of history and interesting things to observe. Would definitely return and watch the show now

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Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, United Kingdom

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Is amazing place! Huge park with so many different kind of birds! Very picturesque views! Nice to see the tree from Harry Potter movie. Place has its unique spirit. Is a nice jumping out for a half day! Definitely recommend it!

Fab day out. Bought a privilege pass so that I can visit the Palace again over the next 12 months. Went to the Flower Show (parking included). Then to the Palace, followed by parks and gardens. Definitely worth a visit as the Palace is stunning, lots of history, lots of exhibits. But 10am to 5pm still wasn't enough time for me!

I had a fantastic time at the Halloween trail. The decorations were absolutely amazing, creating a spooky and immersive atmosphere. The kids had a blast, and the street food was delicious. We'll definitely be coming back next year for another fun-filled experience!

We booked for the light display, a cold November evening which made the show even more magical. Excellent value for money. Coincided with the Christmas Market so we were able look at the stalls at the end of the light display. Very well organised, helpful staff. Lots of toilets. Nice shop and cafe.

My visit to Blenheim Palace was an unforgettable experience that left me with a profound admiration for this historic landmark. The palace's grandeur and magnificence immediately captivated me, with its majestic architecture and expansive gardens designed by Capability Brown. The panoramic view of the English heritage it offered was truly breathtaking.Undoubtedly, the highlight of my visit was the enchanting display of Christmas lights and decorations. The palace grounds were elegantly transformed into a winter wonderland, radiating a festive atmosphere that was both opulent and welcoming. This spectacle provided a fascinating glimpse into how the Churchills, particularly Sir Winston Churchill, who was born in the palace, might have celebrated the holiday season. The meticulous attention to detail in the decorations was truly remarkable, creating a magical ambiance that appealed to visitors of all ages.Besides the holiday festivities, Blenheim Palace offers a myriad of attractions to enhance the overall experience. The butterfly house, maze, and orangery are meticulously curated to engage and captivate visitors. The butterfly house, in particular, is a delightful showcase of diverse and vibrant species, set in a lush tropical environment.Adding to the quintessential British experience, indulging in afternoon tea at the palace allows for a moment of relaxation and indulgence, soaking in the surroundings at a leisurely pace.Blenheim Palace transcends its historical significance to become a destination that seamlessly combines history, culture, and entertainment. The mesmerizing Christmas lights and decorations create a truly spectacular sight, while the palace's numerous attractions provide both enjoyment and education. With something to offer for everyone, a visit to Blenheim Palace is a must for those exploring the UK.

Good place for a day trip. I especially recommend the parks. The palace itself is good but the parks are simply amazing. You can spend an entire day in the parks. Pack yourself a picnic basket and you're all set for the day! Not a lot of options in terms of food. The cafes don't have much to offer. So I think it's a good idea to bring your own food.At present, an exhibition is on- 'Icons of British fashion'. They have put up mannequins in every room of the palace, and I don't think the combination works well. It did not appeal to me personally because I had gone to see the palace and I couldn't even see the tapestry properly because of this. I am hoping to go back after 30 June when the exhibition ends, and hopefully I will have a better experience then.An annual pass is a great idea. Also, they offer a discount if you travel by public transport.

Had a lovely day out, the weather could have been a bit kinder . The staff were very friendly and helpful. I recommend you do the buggy tour of the Gardens; Alan was very informative and jovial, it was a fun experience. The Palace was impressive and the guide you downloaded to your phone was very informative although some things were out of sync as they moved things around. The girls playing the harp and the harpsichord gave the tour an appropriate atmosphere. The Churchill exhibition was very interesting with some unique artifacts.

A fantastic place to visit. The house is magnificent and the grounds are spectacular. The staff and volunteers are friendly and informative and there are also plenty of car parks. Would recommend anyone of all ages to visit.We went on the self-guided tour which took us through the magnificent state rooms. The rooms are extremely opulent and full of large tapestries and paintings. There’s grand fireplaces and currently displays of contemporary art.The entrance hall itself is a sight to behold.

What a fabulous day out. Could of spent a couple of days looking around its huge. Very interesting. Gardens lovely the palace enormous. Well worth the money. Definitely return.

Visiting Blenheim Palace was a great experience despite the rain. The palace itself is a masterpiece of ornate and historical architecture, with its grand interior and stunning gardens and lakes that surround it.One of the highlights of my visit was the dining room, which took my breath away. The opulent decor and attention to detail created a truly enchanting atmosphere. It was a delight to enjoy a meal in such a magnificent setting. Parking at Blenheim Palace was convenient, as there were ample parking spaces available on site. This made it easy to access the palace and explore its grounds without any hassle.I also had the chance to visit the gift shop, which offered a range of upmarket items at good prices. It was a pleasure to browse through the selection and find unique souvenirs to take home.Overall, my experience at Blenheim Palace was truly memorable. From the breathtaking interior and lovely gardens to the convenience of parking and the delightful dining options, it was a visit that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend a visit to Blenheim Palace for anyone looking to immerse themselves in history, beauty, and a truly unforgettable experience.

What a beautiful palace and lawns. Exquisite scenery with great landscape. Quality of the build is out of this world. Amazing place to visit and spend time. Friendly and helpful staff. Very well maintained. The Gentleman who drove us on the buggy was great as he explained us the history so elegantly. He loved his job. 🙏

Beautiful place to visit. The palace and special exhibits are interesting to explore. There is a lot to see! The grounds are gorgeous! You could easily spend an entire day just walking the grounds and looking at the gardens, fountains, and statues. Nice cafe options to eat lunch or grab a snack & drink. Fairly large gift shop with lots of goodies to take home. Wear comfortable shoes!

Beautiful place, stunning scenery and the Churchill exhibition was fantastic. The staff were knowledgeable to the questions I asked whilst walking around the Palace. Lots of lovely walks with a map so you don't get lost. Will definitely return at a different time of year to see the change in the scenery outside.

Incredible day at Blenheim Palace. The walk around the lake was beautiful. Staff were welcoming and the lads on the parking duty were doing a fantastic job trying to get the public to park responsibly and promptly. The train ride was great and even a nice walk back from the walled garden. The Adventure Playground was a huge hit with the children, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Exceptional pizza too! Lovely little gift shop, reasonably priced. Definitely worth the annual pass. Only downside was people touching-grabbing the butterflies this maybe needs to be monitored a bit more as lots were injured or dead which isn't nice to see.

As first-time visitors to Blenheim Palace, we found the Palace and grounds amazing. As we went on Easter Saturday the crowd was on the heavier side..There were various activities for kids and parents other than the usual play area around the maze..It has toy train and old aged electric vehicle for mobility support. Last train from palace is at 6pm and first train starts at 11am.The palace has waterfall at the end of the property. It's mesmerizing and amazing to see such a beautiful view.

Loved it! The grounds are beautiful and kept in immaculate condition. Lots of history and different areas to visit in the ground. The waterfall and Harry Potter Tree are a must. Bring a picnic and e joy the endless lawn. Great day out for the family!

What a amazing place to visit. Loved it. Building and grounds absolutely wonderful. Tickets are a bit expensive £35 but you get a pass for a whole year. All staff super friendly and helpful. Lots of activities for kids. There was a food festival when we visited the place which was a big bonus for us. Delicious food. Highly recommended to visit.

It’s a wonderful place. The gardens alone are worth the trip. The main water features (man made lakes) are spectacular and peaceful. We went round the maze. It’s great fun. If you cross second bridge you have taken the long way. The top tip is take bus for 1/3 off and book online. The pass adds to your apple wallet and lasts a year. There are lots of good opportunities, expensive and thereare cheaper in town. The privilege card gives a discount but you don’t get public transport or cycle discount.

Absolutely humungous and gorgeous Baroque palace grounds being a feast for nature or architecture lovers. Definitely recommend a visit when you’re around, but be careful that parking is only for people who have purchased tickets for the palace grounds, otherwise you’ll have to pay on the spot.

Beautiful 17th century palace with lavish grounds and gardens around. Great for a weekend retreat into the rich British history. Expensive tickets but definitely worth it. Beautiful view of the river from the garden and I would highly recommend the butterfly garden. Nice cafeteria with lovely staff and a wide range of cakes, pastries and drinks.

A lovely place to visit with the family. Extensive and beautifully kept gardens to wonder around. The house is wonderful and kept in amazing condition. Lots of explanations around and guides for you to ask any questions. The Churchill rooms are very interesting and informative too. If you buy one day entry it lasts for the year as well.

Loved the Sleeping Beauty themed Christmas display. So well done. Very enjoyable. Don't be put off by it being a Disney theme. Men, women, and children will love it.

My daughter and I visited on 16/12/23, sleeping beauty in the palace was very good. The light trail was excellent however, there are two rather steep hills that have to be climbed, for someone who has mobility issues they would be extremely challenging, I think this needs to be highlighted when making a booking. The Christmas market was a bit poor but at least you could get a hot drink and something to eat

Great day out. The palace and the park are great, lots of history with knowledgable and friendly staff.They had the icons of British fashion event on while we were there so there was extra to look at while going through the house.The grounds were great, lovely to have a wander in the gardens and take the little train to the walled garden.You get a free annual pass with your ticket and the events calendar seems to be full of interesting things throughout the year so I will be back again.

Amazing Easter experience. The kids had the best day, jam-packed with fun. The kids playground was worth the extra cost. I would recommend bringing a change of clothes/costume for kids who may want to splash in the mini river.

Amazing Palace, endless history, stunning grounds. There's lots to do for all. Sir Winston Churchill did it for me. What a man, unfortunately we don't make them like this anymore. Become a member and enjoy the benefits. Were in fashion design, so I loved the show today. Will be back soon

Beautiful place to come with family! Possible to come around with the dog as well. Helpful staff to help with everything in the park. Palace is enormous bigger than Buckingham palace in London and taking breath away! Lovely view's, Harry Potter tree below the palace was a great surprise. Garden in a sharp condition; all the plants and lawn trimmed perfect as hell. Possible to use the toilets, shop to buy souvenir's, nice coffee shop with lovely cakes and hot drinks, warm inside, good to relax for a bit. Lift's for disabled around and accessible toilets if needed.

Had a great time at the Easter Eggstravaganza event, we have annual passes and come the Palace a couple of times a year. Really easy parking, plenty of things to do, we even found a waterfall we've never seen before after years of visiting! Food and drinks can be pricey so we take a picnic, usually end up buying something though!

Loved our day at Blenheim Palace and felt it was great value for money. Really enjoyed the whole experience, especially the butterfly house in the walled garden area. Would recommend to anyone and can’t wait to return in the warmer months.

A great day out. A memorable place blending history and nature. There are activities for all ages. I particularly enjoyed the spectacular landscaping and walking by the formal gardens and its centenary trees. And there is a proper maze. It is an investment but it does create happy memories!

Blenheim Palace has been on my must-see list ever since we moved to England a few years ago. They had a fashion display throughout the downstairs the day we were there that I didn’t really care for. I’d prefer to admire the palace on its own. We spent 5 hours exploring the grounds and the house. Highly recommend the upstairs tour. It costs extra but it was worth it. We really enjoyed exploring. Very fun day out!

Visited Blenheim Palace on many occasions for different events. Such a majestic and magical place to visit. This time was no exception for the Iconic British fashion exhibition. The staff here are always helpful and friendly. Good cafe with good range of drinks, snacks and small lunches. The grounds to walk around are wheelchair accessible where you can get support from Blenhiem with an electric vehicle to take you to the front entrance as most area is gravel. Not sure about accessing the palace itself as a wheel chair user. You can access both restaurants using wheelchairs. There's indoor and outdoor dining but it can get very busy. Lovely extensive gift shop and plenty of toilets. Blenhiem Palace always does great quality events. Some are extremely popular so need to book well in advance. Plenty of play area for children including a quick fun train ride. Butterfly farm has an amazing collection and wonderful seeing them fly around you. Looking forward to returning to another event here

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This is such a beautiful National Trust house. It's stunning inside and the views are also magnificent.If you watch any of the films that filmed at the house, you will even enjoy it more.And all volunteering staff was amazing, so patient and friendly. I highly recommend this venue!Don't miss the shell room. It's breathtaking!Parking can be tricky on nice day but worth the wait!

A beautiful, stately home with awesome grounds that provide ample grounds for spending an entire day, especially when the weather is nice. There are so many choices of picnic spots, each with a unique view. The cafeteria serves decent food at a modest price. Access to the main house may be a little difficult for those in wheelchairs although the trust may have made provisions that I didn't notice.Children of all ages will have a great time here as it's perfect for a family day out.

Excellent day out. Unfortunately it was raining when we visited but did little to taint the overall experience of the day. The volunteer guides dotted around the house were knowledgeable and very friendly. The cafe was very good too. We will visit again soon - this time when the sun is out!

So grateful for our National Trust memberships. Another lovely place to visit and once again fantastic volunteers on hand with founts of knowledge. The grounds are impeccably kept and there are 4 walks ranging from 20 mins to 2 hours through fields and woodland. Also don't be put off by the fairly plain exterior, inside the house is stunning. We loved it.

It's a lovely country estate. Ideal for dog walkers, families or for anyone who just want to go for a nice woodland walk or look around in the house which appeared on many movies including Downtown Abbey.The Christmas decoration in the house is also very lovely during the festive season. Weekends can be busy at the car park. The earlier you could go is the best. (AM)

Stunning building and gardens. Several major movies have been filmed here and well deserved. Interior rooms are beautifully decorated and the enthusiastic staff are more than happy to help and answer questions.

A beautiful park and palace with incredibly helpful guides in every room, where you can get a huge amount of knowledge about what happened in the palace and when. The beautifully preserved rooms and conservation of historical artifacts, along with Lady Charlotte's breathtaking shell collection, are simply stunning. It's amazing how easy it once was to acquire and transport such shells without any problem. Wonderful views and delightful green landscapes offer the opportunity for endless walks with your dog. On-site facilities include toilets, a café, and a souvenir shop. It's a welcoming place with lots of interesting information and beautiful decorations.

Recently visited this hidden gem with friends - honestly, we wanted to have a picnic somewhere nice, halfway between the two houses and Basildon Park popped up on the map 🗺Realised, when we arrived at the house, that multiple films and TV series have been filmed here 🎥The house is magnificent, the grounds are beautiful and if you are as lucky as we were; it’s the perfect spot for a picnic - would definitely visit again.I’ve given a 4* rating, only because I felt £15.00 per person is quite steep - although I’m hoping we can visit the national parks regularly, so we may invest in a couple of memberships.

Taking the exit from the M4, I followed a couple of signs to the car park entrance, as maps takes you to another entrance. Fortunately I found a spot in the overflow car park as the main car park was busy.The ticket office, shop and toilets are located at the start. Before you take a brief uphill walk to the tea room and main house. Lots of space in the tea room with indoor and outdoor seating. There is also an interesting murial painted around the inside seating area.Inside the house there is a room with extravagant wall paper depicting scenes from India.There is a small garden at the rear of the house with a wide variety of plants.I took the long boundary walk which lasted approximately 55minutes at a fairly moderate pace. You pass through a cow field at the start and some children's play areas towards the end. Lots of open space and places to walk/explore. Didn't feel particularly busy at any point.

Beautiful house and grounds with some nice walks. The house has been carefully and tastefully restored after falling into disrepair. Excellent staff and volunteers with great knowledge. Very nice cafe/restaurant area also with courtyard seating. Would recommend.

NT property that has been used in the filming of Downton Abbey. Beautiful extensive grounds many peaceful walks.stunning scenery. Lovely coffee shop next to a pretty rose garden

Well maintained grounds and very friendly staff. The staff in the house were VERY chatty, I don’t mind usually but it took much too long to actually get to look around because they were talking for so long. Lots to see and do, and the Tea Room is lovely, a nice value for an afternoon tea and scone. Overall a great day out.

Lovely place to visit especially during Spring!Staff were very knowledgeable in all the rooms in the house and we enjoyed a cheese scone and cake in the tea room at the end.We had a nice walk around the garden and will return at some point to do the full grounds as we are National Trust Members!

Magnificent country Manor, with some great art.Great place to walk in the gardens, around the estate, or have a picnic on the lawn. Lots of seats around where you can just sit and take in the amazing views. The tea rooms, with their tropical decor, are large with plenty of seating, and a separate dog friendly area. Staff are all friendly and helpful.

Utterly charming. We visited at my wife’s insistence even though it was more than an hour away. We have a rescue Beagle with damaged paws who needs soft flat grassland to walk on. From the moment we arrived we were charmed with the lovely atmosphere. Wonderful car park lady attendant, very helpful young well spoken lady on ticketing and friendly staff at the coffee shop and gift shops. A short walk from the car park up to the house with excellent far reaching views across the Thames valley. Well worth going out of your way for. Recommended.

Wonderful day out. Great easy walks in the grounds. T room is a bit busy but the house is beautiful and the grounds are wonderful. Away from the main area on the long walk we had the place to ourselves.

Another NT house , lots to see and discuss. Large parklands to explore and neat well prepared lawns side and rear. Large 2 roomed cafe , 1 of which interestingly decorated in Thai style. Think there's also a lake at bottom of hill but rain prevented exploration.

Beautiful grounds and a lovely house. The room decorated with sea shells is especially worth having a look. The cafe is good.

Basildon Park is an incredible sight to see. As you enter the car park you are greeted by the friendly staff who explain the site and how to get to the house. There are sufficient amenities, toilets, a small shop prior to going to the house and some outside seating. You walk to the house through the quiet and tranquil woodlands, and as you walk round to the left you are greeted by the enormous house. The house is kept in excellent condition. You walk up some stairs for the entrance, where you're greeted by some knowledgeable staff. You are guided through the different rooms and each room has a guide to give you interesting little tid bits of information. The tea room has an array of sandwiches and hot food. We had jacket potatoes with cheese and beans, which were both really tasty and the coleslaw was incredible. We then went round back to enjoy the gardens and nature and it really does just make you feel calm and relaxed. The full experience for us took around 2 hours 30minutes. It could take longer or it could be shorter. Adult entry is £16 if you're not a National trust member. The Jacket potatoes were £7-9. A bottle of water was £3.30. The sausage roll was £4.70. There is a kids option of £5 for 5 items. So if you are a big family and eating there you may find a big bill. I highly recommend visiting especially when flowers are in full bloom.

Good food, lots of history from the past. Elegant mansion and garden. Wide space for outdoor walk and dog-friendly

We had a wonderful visit to Basildon Park. It’s a beautiful house with vast grounds to explore including short grass, easy access areas and trickier wooden terrain. There is a golf cart transport service if you find the slope up through the beautifully lit wooded path tricky to navigate beyond the free car park that has ample spaces. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. There is a cafe and shop on site and pleasant toilet facilities and lots of options for walks. Well worth a visit.

Massive 400 acres estate with a beautifully restored house and well maintained garden. Lots of walking trail. They have tables and benches where you can enjoy a family picnic. There is also a children's playground. If the main car park is full, they have an overflow car park. They have a nice cafe with painted walls. Staff were all lovely and pleasant. When you have time, chat with them and listen to the amazing stories. The room with the silk wall is quite interesting. I initially thought it was wallpaper.

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I absolutely love this museum. Spotlessly clean, spacious and so many interesting exhibits. Free admission but a donation is welcome. Shows arts and cultures from all over the world with some amazing pieces to admire. Clean well maintained toilets. Did not visit the cafe or gift shop so cannot comment.

Fascinating place with many exciting displays. One could lose track of time viewing the countless exhibits. If a guided tour is an option then highly recommended.Allow plenty of time to wander and discover and take a break in their cafe or enjoy a meal in the roof top restaurant.

Love this museum. Has the bits of history that I enjoy. This time, I spent time in the Anglo-Saxon exhibit and went to see the Messiah violin by Stradivari and 2 other of his violins. Will do it again.

To say there is something for everyone would be the understatement of the year.However, if you want to know how to deal with a wicked rat-ghost, display your planetary deities, or create an incense holder with an ox sculpture then this is the place for you.If you find the Baroque collection make time to stay awhile.

I was so lucky to be able to photograph Sam and Ben's wedding at the Ashmolean in Oxford. The setting it absolute stunning with the wedding taking place in amongst the beautiful art work. The staff were absolutely amazing and were always on hand to help when needed. What a fantastic and quirky venue to get married at. I highly recommend it.

This museum has a wonderful collection of historical artifacts, especially those from Egypt. The art gallery is impressive, with a wide variety of artwork to admire. You can easily spend 4-5 hours exploring the museum with your family. There's a convenient food court located underground, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat and continuing your visit.

Brilliant! The Ashmolean has been on my visit list for years and it was amazing.The museum has a fantastic range of exhibits. It's a beautiful building, lots of space to take your time and not be crowded. Honestly, one visit isn't enough!

I've been in April with my daughter, we spent there half of the day. The museum is impressive, a lot of interesting things to see from different eras of history and different countries. We really enjoyed everything, but the roman statues and the Egyptian hieroglyphs really caught my eye, and another things that I loved were the Stradivarius violins.

A spot where you could have unintentionally spent hours browsing. Even though several of the galleries were closed for maintenance, there is so much to see and it takes time to thoroughly examine collections from different regions and time periods. I reserved a ticket for a specified time slot, yet it appears that it is not quite essential because I visited on a weekday. Furthermore, the highlights self-guided audio tour, which costs only £3.6 and can be listened to on one’s own digital devices, allows me to swiftly discover the most valuable objects in Ashmolean.

It's free, lots and interesting things to see from Roman times, Egypt, India, China and many more. I love this place. Worth every second of your steps. Toilet are clean, equipped with soap and toilet paper. There is locker provided (GBP1), café and souvenir shop.

Beautiful, well organised and airy museum. Entry is free, recommend to donate £10 if you lien of course.It has rooftop coffee shop too.

Been there quite a few times but it never gets boring! You always find some small detail you haven’t noticed before. Good collections, even my 7 year old brother kept on busy exploring. Great activity to do in Oxford especially considering it’s free. There are toilets, cafe and a restaurant on the top floor.

Completely free museum with exhibits spanning the globe. You’ll see mummy’s, cast replicas of Roman and Greek statues, Asian bronze work, and so much more.One of the gems of Oxford on my day trip to the college town.

Free to enter. It’s kinda half museum and half art gallery. Lots to see across 5 floors and a cafe and gift shop too. Some interesting local finds as well as the usual Egyptian, Ancient Greek and Roman swag. Good way to spend an hour with the kids. You have to carry rucksacks in your hand, not on your back, presumably so you don’t swing round and knock over the priceless ming vase!

Hadn't planned to visit but discovered I did not need to pre-book. Staff were very informative and had excellent Covid protocols. Free to enter, but please find it within yourself to make a donation!So much to see and you could spends days in here. I had time for the the European Art section and the English Ceramics today. Plenty of information boards explaining exhibits and all cases well labelled.Spacious cafe, lifts, toilets and £1 lockers if you don't want to carry your bag around.Whether you've got an hour or all day, the Ashmolean is a must when you visit Oxford.

The best museum I have ever visited. Understand this museum in in Oxford centre so being a seat of learning caters for all points of history. Clean, spacious with helpful staff. Lifts to floors, gift shop and tea room, spotless throughout lockers for your bags open or lockable umbrella stands (yes lockable) and mobile lightweight seating if you wish to study by an exhibit or rest for a while. Truly a fine place to visit. My visit was to see the Alfred jewel and was not disappointed. A must to visit while in oxford. And to top it all off its FREE. to enter, so drop in and out anytime during the day. A light and airy place not a old traditional dark and dusty museum. Nice to see the young people of Oxford and others studying inside the museum around exhibits. Gave the place such a nice feel.

I had a family day out & I was greeting and looked after superbly by the staff. There are many very interesting facts to learn about the world around us, may it be fiction and non-fictional. There also was a lovely staff member I know personally called Asia, and she just adds her own amazing uniqueness to the place. She organises events for the museum such as top class weddings. She definitely does her job justice.

My visit was specifically to see the Labyrinth exhibition, which was exceptional. The whole enormous building is full of interest & treasure, beautifully displayed and labelled. It would be easy to spend whole days there.

Loved this place. Such beautiful exhibits and so much history. It is good that the Ashmolean recognises some of the problematic sides to their acquisitions through colonialism and actually has a display on this. We enjoyed the juxtaposition of modern art with historical content. Learned so much here and will come back to Oxford again just to revisit this museum. Definitely worth stepping inside if you are in the area. You can spend a whole day here. You can also get a quick shot of culture in a 20 minute whirl.

Great museum. Really varied exhibitions and some things I’ve never seen before. Their ancient Egypt wing really stood out with actual mummies and sarcophaguses!

Great way to spend an afternoon at the museum. Also a really cool cafe on the rooftop with a modest selection of food and drink, including a really decent afternoon tea with a vegan option! I'm impressed.

Our visit to the Ashmolean museum was splendid. The sculptures and historical presentations was great to watch. You need a day to visit the museum fully. A must visit in Oxford

A great visit if you’re in Oxford. It is free of charge to enter as well! They have spacious lockers, clean toilets, and a shop as well. Museum consists of multiple levels and mainly focuses on the history of the civilization. They have artifacts from around the world. Give yourself at least a couple of hours to visit this place. If you’re very keen, there’s enough things to spend your whole day in it!

Fascinating modern museum explaining the history of civilisations across the globe. Spread across 5 floors, one of which is for exhibitions (paid). Allow extra time for the WC as there's only one!

The Ashmolean Museum is an incredible collection of artefacts from all around the world and different periods of history, as well as featuring some world-class art.It really cannot be overstated, how comprehensive the collection is. It is like a combination of the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museums in Oxford.And apart from the rotating exhibitions it is free to entry. We only spent an hour in the museum, but you could easily spend an entire day and then come back and see some more.There is also a roof terrace with bar and cafe that is lovely in the summer.A real gem and worth a visit if you are in Oxford.

Completely free to enter but donations are recommended. Stunning museum with huge amounts to see over a few floors. It has a bit for every one of all ages and a must see in Oxford for a couple hours.

Generally a nice place to have a wonder for a few hours, taking in some art and history and doing some sketching. Like most places of this ilk it closes too early and you have to pay £1 for the lockers, which you can get a token for from the shop. The Flemish section is my favourite as there are some hidden gems in there.

Great place to visit, with a very large art collection. Definitely needs time to view everything. Planning a next visit for sure.

A great museum that’s full of all sorts of artefacts from around the world. Free to enter most of the galleries. Lots of guides and activities going on. A good shop and cafe. It can get very busy and popular but there are always places you can find away from the crowds.

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Very interesting visit, excellent volunteers full of informative snippets. Loved the World War 2 story only uncovered by a chance overheard remark in 2004. Particularly liked the availability of deck chairs on the lawn for visitors to rest a while. Lovely to see so many volunteers tending the beautiful gardens.

Lovely visit, great courtyard for refreshments and gift shop, nice walks around the estate. House is wonderful, character features and WW 2 history. Walled garden is nice to walk around. Easy for parking and plenty of spaces. Lovely views and the walk down to the church and back.

What a stunning house with beautiful interior and exterior detailing. Amazing artwork and furniture pieces along with very interesting history. The gardens were full of apple trees, plumbs and quince, everything very well looked after with knowledgeable volunteers on hand to have a conversation. One drawback was that we visited after some heavy rain and the walking routes were steep and slippery from mud making them inaccessible and dangerous. Cafe was lovely with delicious coffee and cakes - the berry flapjack was especially yummy! The church is also worth a visit where Disraeli and his wife are buried.

What a lovely place for a family day trip. Beautiful grounds. A fantastic historic home to look around. You will learn many things about Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and the house's secret use during the second world war. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A lovely time all round. I autumn bring a bag for all the windfall apples from the trees.

Huge grounds with long or short walks. Impressive house and architecture beautifully decorated and furnished. Only disappointment was lack of decorative formal garden, although neat and tidy lacked the Wow factor. Good cafe on ground floor.

The museum is informative. The garden is pretty. The cafe is good too and declares calories info. I particularly like this. Although by law, all cafe and restaurant in England must do so, I know a lot of them haven't.

Stunning place with nature all around. Ample parking space which is a bit further up from the manor but the walk is a very relaxing through the woods. Very helpful and friendly staff. Was able to get a free wheel chair from the shop for my mum. Cafe has lovely vegetarian option, and every dish is so delicious. The manor itself is so well maintained and gorgeous. Lovely place for a day out.

wonderful place. A clean environment, an excellent park for walking and relaxing. The gardens are well maintained, there are places to sit and rest. The house is clean and well maintained. The volunteers are kind. The organization is excellent. There is a large parking lot. Also blue badge parking. The cafe is good, but the food and drinks are a bit expensive. There are tables outside and inside. Relatively close to London.

NT which includes parking. Lovely property with gardens & rolling fields. Lovely red kites flying close enough to see their feathers. House is lovely & story of Disraeli really interesting. They have talks, good to hear about the history of the man himself & his life. You can visit the grave of Disraeli, his wife & another lady, that's a story in itself!.

Nice experience but the house was not quite as impressive as I was expecting. Lovely grounds, great cafe and shop. Volunteers very friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a visit but personally I wouldn’t rush back for a while.

It's a beautiful property, with scenic walks. But the approach road is very narrow, so you should have good driving skills. Lastly, very interesting associations with World War 2, were surprising.

Another lovely NT property with varied history and beautiful grounds. Enjoyed my summer time visit and could have spent hours in the walled garden soaking up the sun and admiring the orchard. Gardeners and groundskeepers do a fantastic job.

Lovely place to visit. House well worth a visit and staff very informative regarding the History . Lovely little coffee and gift shop. However, just be aware that several areas can be quite step in places , especially if you visit the church at the bottom of the hill.

Homely rather than stately is how I would describe Hughenden, though the main rooms are Victorian dark; dark walls, dark furniture, dark fabrics, so even on a hot, sunny day it seemed cold. Some rooms house an exhibition of it's war-time use as a base for mapping enemy targets.The gardens are pretty rather than impressive but with the bonus of red kites circling overhead looking for picnic left overs.If it wasn't for the Disraeli link this would be a fairly ordinary manor house badly gothicised in the Victorian fashion.Watch out for the steep, uneven drive up to the car park that will test your springs and exhaust mountings.

Not only is this a great stately home, but it also gives a good history lesson about the famous British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. There are many artifacts related to the great man's life. Particularly interesting is the video about his relationship with Queen Victoria. Around the mansion is a lovely garden, and nearby is the church where Disraeli is buried.

We had a lovely visit to Hughenden today whilst staying in the area. It was easy to find with plenty of parking.It was a short walk through a wooded area and past a pretty orchard to where there is a cobbled courtyard with modern toilets and two cafe outlets.There is indoor seating but also plenty of outdoor tables with parasols which was perfect given the warm weather.We had a curried cauliflower pasty which was delicious and the coffee and tea was good too!The house was just a short walk away and houses some beautiful sculpture and paintings as well as a fascinating exhibition on the role of the property as a secret map-drawing base during the Second World War.The grounds are beautiful and with lots of mature trees so some nice walking with good views :)

Really beautiful National Trust property. The grounds are well kept and the Twelve Days of Christmas displays were really lovely. The house is well worth a visit too - very interesting exhibitions on its war time use and Disraeli.

Very nice house and gardens. Interesting exhibitions about Disraeli, and about the use of the house by the RAF for mapmaking during WWII.We visited on Good Friday and it was very busy, I think because there was a children's Easter event. The car park was really overfull with people parking on verges. Despite that, we had no problem looking around the house and we were able to get lunch in the café.

Another amazing National Trust Venue. I was blown away by the association with World War 2. It really put into perspective how scary war times must have been for all involved. It's a beautiful maintained house. And the grounds are gorgeous. A fun day for old and young.

Second time here, a lovely house steeped in history! It wasn't until 2004 that it was revealed that part of the house was used during the second world war to defeat the Nazis. Go see, go and learn the history and also enjoy the grounds for superb walks.

Lovely house with an even lovelier gardens. Not much to see but was still a nice place to visit. Cafe was nice but the staff working there were rude and didn’t acknowledge us for about five minutes

Another beautiful National Trust's site near London, therefore I was afraid it will be full of strange visitors and not well maintained. Area around wasn't most beautiful, but maybe because of lack of plants and flowers in winter. Facade needs some work as well, but inside our experience was satisfying and older Britons, as a volunteers, were very helpful and knowledgeable. Building has a very interesting history, especially the part connected to the second world war. I'm not going to write to many details and leave sightseeing as a surprise for you, but there were few very interesting rooms, amazing old maps, furniture, and even activities for kids. I really enjoyed external library with many interesting books. I spend around 20 minutes just with thick book about world wines! :) Thanks for you work 🙏

A very beautiful and well preserved Victorian mansion with hidden past, that served as the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield from 1848 to 1881. It is now owned by the National Trust.Very helpful guides who can answer any questions about the history of the house and their late residents.The house is located in a very peaceful Chiltern valley with picturesque views of woods and hills. Lots of benches around where you can sit and enjoy the chirping birds.The 1,500 acres of parkland surrounding the red brick Victorian mansion of Hughenden Manor is great for a short walk in lovely surroundings.There are 4 different types of walk you can choose there: the hilly, flat, forest and the park.10 different hiking loops around Hughenden!So even a spoilt one will enjoy it!A cafe with food and drink is available.There are also the gift shop and a toilet facilities too.The car park is a decent size.Don't forget to visit the Grade II listed St Michael and All Angels' Anglican Church in which churchyard Benjamin Disraeli was buried. The church is located not far from the Benjamin Disraeli mension. The car park is right outside of the church.

Great value as we had lottery tickets and got in cheap, can be pricey if you pay going rate. Car park is up a hill so if mobility an issue they have a golf buggy. Has inspired me to get a book on Disraeli to learn more, and after that may get book on Gladstone

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Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA, United Kingdom