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Enjoy a full day's fun at Dorset's number one family theme park, whatever the weather - combining the outdoor park and rides with the indoor adventure play centre Wild Thing. Over 30 rides and attractions. Great for birthday parties and groups.
Once the grandest and most striking house on the Isle of Wight, Appuldurcombe's 18th century baroque elegance is still notable today in the partly restored building. Admire the delightful east front and stroll peaceful through 'Capability' Brown's idyllic ornamental 11 acres of grounds. Treat yourself in our well stocked and attractive souvenir shop. Our Historic Exhibition is over the shop. A perfect place for a picnic.
Holiday cottages are also available within the 300 acre estate. An...
Covering 3 acres, there are aviaries of Owls, Falcons, Hawks, Vultures and Kites.
Our displays are the talk of the Island!! Featuring top quality birds, and interesting and informative commentary they last for approximately 40 minutes. New this year, combining with the latest video technology, the birds will fly in the Old Brew House. Starting in the dark with background sound and moonlight, the barn owl will show how it hunts in the dark, and then the daylight will reveal the Kestrel hovering...
The Shipstal Point and Coombe birdwatchers' trails are open daily, starting from the reserve car park. The car park is locked at dusk. A car parking charge is made to non-members (per vehicle). Coaches can be accommodated by prior arrangement. A picnic area and toilets can be found by the car park. There are bird watching hides on both trails. Access for wheelchairs is restricted in places (please telephone the office for further advice).
Park open every day, visitor centre 11.00am - 4.00pm. 580 acres of unspoilt heathland for you to explore. Enjoy a walk or a cycle along one of the trails and discover some of the abundant wildlife. Amuse the kids in the playground, on one of the fun trails or with an activity / event at the visitor centre. Or simply relax on the green by the cafe where BBQ hire is also available. Wheelchair accessible facilities. Entrance is free, Parking charge apply. Gift shop. Children's birthday parties can...
OVER 400 MODELS
The original idea for the model village was to be a representation of an imaginary area of English countryside. English country life in an 'idealised' form, with distinct building styles of farms, country houses, lakes and waterfalls. Later in the development, as a contrast, the city - a substantial modern town - was added. Complete with some well known brand names and shops. Since the village opened in 1963 the park has continued to expand the number of features on display....
Open daily except 25th December.
The Motor Museum now comprising of some 250 vehicles - from some of the earliest examples of motoring to legendary World Record Breakers like Bluebird and Golden Arrow. The Motorsport Gallery celebrates Britain's outstanding achievements in motor racing in Grand Prix, at Le Mans and in rallying.
Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways...
Open every day except 25th December.
Buckler's Hard is a picturesque 18th century village on the banks of the Beaulieu River in the heart of the New Forest. There is the Buckler's Hard Story and cottage displays to be seen. Visitors can stay in the village at the Master Builders House Hotel, or you can just enjoy the natural beauty of this historic village and soak up the atmosphere as the local ducks waddle past. A river cruise or a walk through the woodlands nearby can only add to your...
40 Acres of activity and interest including:
For the Younger ones
Nurseryland, Pirate Barrel Ride, Jonah's Whale, Dinosaurland, JungleWalk, Fantasyland, Crooked House, Triassic Club, Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Toddlers Play Area, Smugglers' Ship, Music Factory and Pet-Shop.
For the Older Ones
Waterforce, Cliffhanger Roller Coaster, Giant Hedge Maze, Water Gardens, Pirate Fort, Snakes & Ladders, St. Catherines Quay, Blackgang Sawmill, Rumpus Mansion, Smugglers' Cave, Frontierland,...
Come and see our piston-powered & jet aircraft and an RAF Rescue helicopter, displayed in a spacious & natural setting.
Clamber into cockpits, twiddle the knobs and imagine you are the pilot.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the busy Airport from the top of our double-decker bus.
Take off in a light aircraft from the Airport opposite in our sit-in flight simulator and fly around the area using realistic scenery.
View our collection of aviation art and interesting aircraft...
Imaginatively redeveloped Victorian brewery housing around 20 specialist shops, including Pooh and Pals and the ever popular Crafty Artys Castle - a fun and exciting workshop and party venue where kids can create anything from jewellery boxes to pillows. We also have a restaurant and pub where you can enjoy a delicious meal after your hard day shopping.
Interactive science centre. Activities for all ages.
Travel back through 600 years of Weymouth's history with the help of Miss Paws, the brewery cat, and her 8 feline ancestors. The journey takes you back in time to the 14th century and recreates the sights, sounds and smells of 600 years of history, revealing fascinating insights into the Black Death, the Spanish Armada, Civil War, King George III and smuggling. Be warned - some scenes may be slightly scary for younger children.
Weymouth Museum is situated within Brewers Quay. Located upstairs, it houses fascinating artefacts and paintings relating to Weymouth's History. It also stages annual exhibitions and talks on a wide range of topics from local history.
Approximately 1 1/2 miles long by 3/4 mile wid, Brownsea Island lies just inside the entrance to Poole Harbour. It offers magnificent views across the harbour, the Purbeck Hills and Studland Bay. Just a short enjoyable boat trip from the bustle of Poole, Sandbanks or Bournemouth, the charm of the landscape, the rich variety of wildlife and an intriguing heritage, make Brownsea a fascinating place to visit. The northern side of the island is managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust. Visit the visitor...
Entrance to the visitors centre is free of charge. Public Walks most weekends and during school holidays, tide reliant. School trips can also be arranged. Parties of fossil walks.
Walks most months. School trips can be arranged.
A family attraction suitable for all ages and open throughout the year. Explore Britain's finest caves in Britain's most spectacular gorge. Easy-to-use audioguides with special story for children. New Museum of Pre-history, cliff-top walks and open-top gorge tour bus in Summer.
An exciting Summer Holiday club for children in school years 4, 5 and 6.
Using LEGO our young Roboteers will build amazing creatures which can move using motors, gears and wheels. They will learn how to program sensors to make the robot react to it's surroundings. Sounds can be programmed to make robot birds chirp, lions roar, planes' engines rev and boats splash.
Our programme is both fun and educational, allowing children to learn and develop new skills whilst working together to...
Corfe Castle is one of the most dramatic ruined castles in England. The leaning towers and large blocks of fallen stone, give the misleading impression that the castle is crumbling. The castle was destroyed deliberately 360 years ago during the English Civil War. The remains that we see today are the result of the work of Parliamentarian engineers and not the ravages of time. The Castle has been here for over 1000 years of turbulent history - see what you can discover during your visit...
Charges applicable from age 5. Younger children welcome.
10.30am - 12.30pm/3.30pm. Children's activities at the Wildlife Centre, discovering wildlife on the nature reserve, playing games and arty activities and much more.
34 ha of unimproved neutral grassland with small areas of woodland, close to Weymouth. New Information Centre at Lorton Barn. No leaflet available.
Please keep dogs under close control and on leads where there are livestock.
Access : open all times. Disabled access is limited. Parking at information centre.
Set in the picturesque Dorset country side. come and experience real rural farming life, have fun and learn by interacting with the animals. sessions include... watching the cows being milked, grroming the miniature ponies, playing with the piglets, collecting fresh eggs from the chickens, play with the rabbits, meet the lambs. and much much more...
We are a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden, famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, a riot of colour in Spring.
But outside of April & May there's always something wonderful to see at Exbury Gardens. Our Daffodil Meadow & the Rock Garden are stunning in early Spring, the exotic Sundial Garden, glorious herbaceous borders and Summer Lane Garden have wonderful flowering displays in Summer. Then brilliant Autumn colour from maples and deciduous azaleas...
Feeding & Handling of Ponies, Lambs, Goats, Guinea Pigs, Pigs & Cows hourly. Bouncy Castles, Pedal Tractors, Straw Mountain, Play areas and two tier soft playzone.
Fizzy Kids is a purpose-built children's indoor playspace designed by parents for parents. While your children run wild on the rope bridges, tube slides, tunnels and huge ball pool, you can relax on one of the many sofas with a cappuccino and read from the selection of complimentary magazines and newspapers.
For the younger ones, fizzy kids also features a separate toddler area. As well as an exclusive soft play area with a slide and ball pool, trikes, see-saws and a trampoline are...
One of the largest aviation museums in the world, it covers 6.5 acres with more than 40 aircraft on display. Open daily, except 24th-26th December. See website for times and prices.
A whole world of fun for 0-to-12 year olds set on four levels and with it's own 80 seat restaurant providing food and drinks, you are sure to have a fantastic time.
Activity areas are separated into two categories - under 5's and the 5 to 12 section. The toddlers section which provides a segregated soft play area on two levels. The over 5 section spans 4 levels with tube slides, ball ponds, double sack slide and a slide with a 15ft verticall drop.
OPENING TIMES: Monday - Saturday 10:00 -...
The ultimate laser experience for all ages (including big kids!!). Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6pm-9pm. Each mission lasts approx 15 minutes including kit-up and briefing.
The perfect night out for kids families, team building and teenagers.
Enjoy the farm yard with its heavy horses, ride a pony in the Rick Yard, milk the cows and try your hand at processing, feed the calves, goats and pigs, cuddle the rabbits in pets corner, share food with the geese and ducks at the pond and be impressed by "Ferdi" our Hereford bull. Explore the natural maze, river trail, formal gardens, the Honeybrook walk and the Victorian kitchen garden. The children can also enjoy the kids play garden, the adventure playgroud and the tree swing. Bring a...
The treasure hunt is designed to provide fun for everyone who enjoys a challenge. They are particularly suited to families with children. A group version of the hunt is available for up to 40 participants.
Step inside INTECH and begin a voyage of discovery into the technologies that shape our lives. Visit our purpose built centre and share the excitement of an adventure that will start a life-long fascination with how things work.
With 100 exhibits - all purposely designed to create a true 'hands-on' learning experience. At INTECH you'll investigate how light may be bent, how electricity can be produced by our bodies, how to make your own vortex and many other technologies. INTECH has been set...
One of the countrys largest indoor play areas, Bouncy castles, soft/adventure play, amusments, cafe, large seating area for mums & dads
The house contains an outstanding collection of pictures, sculptures and Egyptian artefacts (inside and outside in the garden).
The gardens have two formal areas, a Victorian Fernery, the Blindwalk with many shrubs & groundcover plants, the Lady Walk with shrubs, bamboos leading to seven acres of restored Japanese Gardens. An 18th century Lime Avenue leads to the Nursery wood where specimen trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias grow.
The Park is 250 acres and home to North Devon...
We have donkeys, miniature shetland ponies, Boer & Angora goats and Kune Kune & a Vietnamese Pot Bellied pig.
We have a large collection of smaller animals, guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks and chickens and children are allowed to join the staff for a quick cuddle at certain times throughout the day. Depending on the season we have baby animals that children can help to bottle feed.
The play area and sand pit are very popular and the recently planted willow tunnel will allow the children to...
Observe these birds and reptiles at close hand, through various spectacular displays held throughout the day.
Get up close and personal with giant rabbits, giant tortoises, snails, snakes and lizards.
Explore the Castle and discover it's fascinating history from the reconstructed kitchen, laundry and wine cellar to the gallery on the Weld family, owners since 1641. Climb the tower and see some spectacular views across the Purbecks. You can have fun in the indoor Children's Activity Room with the jigsaws and even build your own Castle or play 'pitch and putt' on the Castle lawn. Visitors can also enjoy the tranquillity of the nearby 18C Chapel and parkland walks or expel some energy in the...
A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get close the wonders of the natural world - and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to red-eyed tree frogs, laughing kookaburra to frilled lizards, our 140 acre zoological park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered specie, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings.
Tickets: You can book and print tickets on line at marwell.org.uk http://www.marwell.org.uk/ or buy them at the park.
Under three's go free and there are...
Experience History in Motion as you travel by steam or diesel train through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. Refreshments & Play area.
Monkey Bizness in Tower Park - Where kids can be kidz! Monkey Bizness is a huge indoor children's play centre with so many activities to choose from! Race through our enormous three-story play frame... test your strength on our climbing wall... blast away at your opponents with our ball cannons... and discover new experiences in our toddler area. With so much to choose from, why go anywhere else? We also have a fully licensed bar, cafe and restaurant all on site. Oh yeah... did I mention our...
We have educational keepers talks throughout the day and large play areas for the kids to exercise like the monkeys and apes ! Children's parties can be organised, with party bags, special set table and lunch available.
A 1000-acre Country Park for the whole family, with woodland, heathland, lakes, rivers and grassland.
Explore the forest on foot or hire a bike...
Play on over 15 adventurous play structures whilst enjoying a short walk along the 'Play Trail'...
Challenge yourself on the 18 hole golf course or on the pitch and putt course...
Ride for over a mile on the Moors Valley Narrowguage Steam Railway...
Swing through the trees on the 'Go Ape!' High Wire Adventure Course...
Indulge...
On the banks of the beautiful river Tamar, amidst ancient wooded hills and acres of quiet organic meadows, this enchanting Victorian village is alive again. The many attractions include :-
Cottages and gardens - Explore the Victorian cottages and their pretty gardens, the workshops and offices. Visit the old school, the museums and the great riverside quays.
Ship Inn and Pasty House - Fresh local produce and home made cakes - enjoy lunch, a snack or a delicious cream tea at the village...
Designated Vehicles & Guns to play on, some interactive displays.
Olly's Play & Party Shack is an indoor children's Soft Play and Party Centre located in Southampton near to the Marina. Children from 0 months to 12 years can come here and have a great time playing, and hopefully make new friends too!
There are Parent & Toddler mornings, Monday to Friday 9.30 to 1.00pm, excluding school holidays.
The wonderful hillside venue of Pecorama is the home of the world's foremost manufacturer of model railway tract - Peco Streamline and Peco Setrack. So it is not surprising that superbly crafted model railway layouts in many scales and gauges greet the visitor when they first enter the famous PECO Model Railway Exhibition.
The Beer Heights Light Railway, an award winning 7 1/4" guage passenger carrying miniature railway, takes the visitor on a mile long ride through flower filled gardens...
Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi-award winning farm activity park ... the biggest in the South West. There's lots to do and see for the whole family.
Meet the animals - Enjoy our guided tour of the Pennywell creatures great and small. We'll help you milk the goats, race a ferret or bottle feed our baby lambs.
Eagle and Bird of Prey Centre - One of the largest Eagle and bird of prey centres in England and one of the few places to see eagle, owl and hawk flying...
Largest indoor adventure play area on south coast. There are play sessions and parties, even special evenings for people of all ages and private group bookings. Everyone has a ball, and a swing, slide, whoosh, zing! Our main sessions are designed for Kidz aged 1 to 12 accompanied by their parents.
As well as our monster massive play area, we have catering facilities at Cafezone for party meals, ice creams, drinks, snacks and freshly cooked hot meals. We have trained staff and a toy & sweet...
Poole Windsurfing is a dedicated windsurf school with 15 years teaching experience, offering windsurfing lessons & windsurf equipment hire in Poole Harbour, known as the UK's top location to learn & progress. Instruction is provided for all levels using the latest equipment and at competitive prices.
With water heated to 80 degrees you can relax on the gentle Surf Lagoon or experience the exhilarating Screamer or the Wild Kamikaze. There is so much for everyone to enjoy from tube slides, body slides, triple drop slides & freefall slides.
Yes there is honey still for tea at the world famous Quince Honey Farm on the northern edge of South Molton. Here you can see the world of these fascinating, wild insects at close quarters in complete safety. The innovative design of the exhibition booths includes hives that open at the press of a button revealing the secret life of the honeybee and, as you wander through the building, you can follow the story of honey and beeswax from the flower to the table. The extensive shop area includes a...
Adventure for all whether you are coming for the day, camping or staying in one of the self catering properties.
88 Acres of woodland & downland with lots of rides & activities including
Treetop adventure trail, Wooden maze, Troll islands, Hillbilly & snake slides, Junior roundabouts, Duckdown play village, Rabbit run, Forest play sculptures, Woodland play areas, Activity course and Toddler's playground. Learn about the plants and animals at Robin Hill in the Countryside Centre with its four seasonal displays and nature film.
Laser Gun Play Arena and parties. Open 11am - 8pm.
Children's soft play and party centre. Open 9.30am - 6pm.
Open daily between approx beginning of April and Early November, plus February half-term and some weekends. Please check our website for exact dates. Santa Specials available on specific dates during December.
Open daily from 9.30am until 7pm. Children of all ages will love to swing, climb, jump and slide on all 4 floors of this fantastic fun filled warehouse. Upto 4 hours meter parking, car parks nearby or one hour on harbourside.
Adults and kids report for your mission, there are bursts of laser fire lighting up the play zone, the warehouse is full of atmosphere, will you survive to fulfil your mission and win the game?
Available most evenings from 6pm in groups of 10 or more - phone for availability. There is no age limit but children must be able to handle the guns safely, therefore age 7yrs and over is advised.
Laser Zone evenings for your birthday party, 3 missions, drinks, buffet and a prize for the birthday...
Splashdown is the South's Ultimate Waterpark. In winter there is a choice of 8 fantastic rides. Each one with its own twists and turns generating a real buzz for the rider and loads of laughs, thrills and spills for all. The Spacebowl, Red River Roller and have you met our Dragon?
New for under 8's Little Buccaneers' Splashzone, watery fun, downpours and deluges, tipping buckets and starter flume.
Later in the year the outside comes alive, first the Mississippi Drifer makes it way...
Try War games without the pain, state of the art eye safe laser guns. The laser site provides great terrain for hiding from your enemies, some visitors have lasted as long as half an hour before loosing all of their five lives!
Please phone for opening times. For ages 8 years and up.
All weather fun for all the family with sheep racing, sheep shows, duck trials, sheep dog trials, horse whispering, lamb bottle feeding, sheep shearing, farm rides etc. Restaurant with home made food and 'Bo Peeps' fast food restaurant.
Also, Ewetopia is one of Devon's leading indoor playgrounds. Have great all-weather family fun! With no upper age limit, mums and dads can join in too. Fancy a meal or a drink? No problem with our fast food restaurant and our two-tier, 250 place seating...
An award winning museum with fossils, skeletons, dinosaur reconstructions plus hands on and multimedia displays. Open daily all year 9.30am - 5.30pm, winter hours 10am-4.30pm.
Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside, visitors return time and again to meander among the donkeys and absorb the serene and relaxed surroundings.
Visitors are free to spend as much time as they wish, meeting the donkeys in the main yard who adore fuss and attention. You may also stroll along our various field walks or ramble down to the sea, pausing at the Nature Centre and conservation area on the way.
From the earliest teddies to today's TV favourites, they're all waiting to meet you at this family museum, plus Edward Bear and his family of human-sized teddy bears. Open daily all year 9.30am - 5.00pm.
The Museum is Open Wednesday to Sunday all year,
and Open Daily through Easter and Summer period.
Admission Times are :
April to October - 10am to 5.30pm
November to March - 10am to 4.30pm
Summer Period: 18th July to 31st August 10am to 5.30pm
Closed Christmas/Boxing Day & New Years Day.
LAST ADMISSION 1 Hour BEFORE CLOSING.
See unique museum replicas of the terracotta warriors - regarded as the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World - in the only dedicated museum outside China. Open daily all year 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Tutankhamun's Tomb, treasures and mummies are superbly recreated in this spectacular exhibition. Open daily all year (except 24th-26th December), 9.30am - 5.30pm. November - March open 9.30am - 5.00pm, weekends 10.00am - 5.00pm. Online shop now available on website.
Offer: Pay once and get FREE unlimited re-entry over the entire 2011 season during opening hours
Set in 30 acres of spectacular, sub tropical environment come and walk this unique adventure!
Discover wild animals around every corner as you follow winding paths through our amazing hilly woodland carved by tumbling streams. There's so much to see and do. Watch our awesome lions and wolves. Catch our otters feeding, monkeys playing and penguins swimming. Have a close encounter...
The Tiverton Adventure Play Association hosts a 3.5 acre naturally wooded play area. The children love nothing more then diving in the mud after a shower! Please be prepared for your children to get dirty!!! Trees to climb, the very popular zip slide and a giddy !!
Animal and Adventure Park based in Somerset. You can hold snakes and spiders in the Tropical Hall. Visit the Aquarium, Radio Museum and Puppet Theatre. Outside two full-size pirate ships and lots of animals. Also indoor Play Castle with cafe.
Open all year, pre-booking essential.
Farm park open from July -September 10am-4pm. Lots of rare breed donkeys large and small and also miniature horses, foals born spring - summer, alpacas, pygmy goats, kune kune pigs, swans, ducks, guinea fowl, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs.Outdoor Childrens play area,andbouncy castle and ball pool. Beautiful nature walk with maps and quiz with adventure trail and picnic area next to lake.
Donkey rides on standard or Giant mammoth donkeys. Refreshments and snacks available
Adults £5...
Giant balls - 180 degree slides - a ball cannon - an ariel runway - plus lots more!
Archie's soft play area will have children tumbling, climbing, sliding and full of laughter. A balanced programme of supervised pay-and-play sessions will be available to allow parents some time to themselves. An Ofsted creche will be available for children aged 5 months to 4 years inclusive (Mon-Fri 9.30-2.30 & Sat 9.30-12.30). Parties will be held in our brand new purpose built party rooms, offering a wide...
Set in spacious, landscaped grounds, its unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions delight adults and children alike. With Sharks, seals, octopus, seahorses, rays, fish, crabs, otters, penguins and much more all in habitats designed to mirror their natural environments, with daily demonstrations and feeding displays. Open daily (except Christmas day) from 10.00am - please call for winter opening times. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Birthday parties are available all year...
Unwrap over 460 years of history at Wilton House, where you will experience living history at its very best.
Take time to uncover its secrets as you wander through its magnificent rooms or be swept off your feet by its spectacular gardens. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, woodland and riverside walks and huge children's adventure playground. Enjoy the old riding school tea room or the Palladian restaurant for a memorable day out.
The Models are an exact 1/10th scale replica of Wimborne town centre as it was in the 1950's. Great attention to detail, even many of the shop windows display the goods and services which were available all those years ago. Set in a backdrop of beautiful award winning gardens. New for 2005 - Royal Exhibition which includes a magnificent 22ft long scale model of Buckingham Palace. Open 18th March - 2nd October 2005 from 10.00am-5.00pm (During Special Events in August we re-open 6.30pm -...
We are open on various dates March through October, plus Santa Specials in December and at other times for special events. Please see other listings or our website for up to date information.
Zorbing South UK , the firrst company to bring the Zorbing experience to the UK public and have been running for 10 years. Come and enjoy the thrill of harness or hydro zorbing down our fully landscaped run.
Harness Zorbing - height restriction must be 4ft 5 or over - 2 people are harnessed in opposite each other then launched down the run, revolving head over heels, land and sky merge into one!
Hydro Zorbing - minimum age 6 years - 1 - 3 people no harness and 20 litres of water, you are...