40 Best Stops Between Congresbury and Weymouth (2024)

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The wood is amazing, felt like in a fairy tale. But the price is so expensive (with no discount availability) and the wood is not too big, also dogs are not allowed and so has to be prepared in advance as the dog-sitting facilities (2of them) were not available the time we went. Overall, worth to see once.

Beautiful woods and especially pleasant on a sunny day. The lad at the entrance was polite and there was no wait to get in. I would not recommend this area to anyone with very young children or who can't walk unassisted, as the terrain can be quite dangerous, especially when wet, and no pushchairs are permitted for obvious reasons. Good and gripping footwear is most definitely a must. Some cute animals at the site also, and the most amazing chickens🥰 Would definitely go back♡

Lovely to walk around, has a history for filmed scenes from movies like star wars, harry potter and others. Entry is £9.50 per adult and concessions only for +60 year olds. Takes about an hour or so when walking around and enjoying the scenery. It's a very unique setting and the moss that covers all the trees and rocks is very pretty. Some tree and root formations have grown very impressively, almost like something out of a fairy tail. I have been here many times and I've never seen it as busy as today - Easter 🐣 Sunday !

Fantastic & worth a visit. Make sure you wear footwear with good grip as the rock paths are very slippery.. as I learned when we visited 🤣 Cafe and small play area on site, as well as a maze and a few animals. Fun for all ages, apart from those with mobility issues.

I love this place, it's just beautiful and awe inspiring. My 3 year old loved meeting the animals and exploring Puzzlewood and so does Mummy. As a massive Tolkien, Star Wars, Merlin etc. fan it's an awesome place to visit and try and spot the locations used. Really worth a visit as it truly is other-worldly.

Amazing forest with famous scenes from movies. The woodland really feels enchanted. It is a great program especially with kids. There is a cafe, little gift shop, trim trail, large picnic area with tables+benches if you bring your own food, some animals to see.We combined this experience with visiting Goodrich Castle (English Heritage) nearby.

Visited on a Wednesday and it would have been much more enjoyable if people could respect others, the beauty of nature, and keep the noise level down. That's a hard ask, I know, but it did unfortunately detract from my enjoyment. The place itself is wild and gorgeous. TONS of garlic in the spring that you probably shouldn't try to pick but the scent was lovely. Definitely worth a visit.

It is an amazing ancient woodland with fascinating tree and rock structures and interesting pathways to explore.. highly recommend to anyone interested in nature walks.I'd also suggest being cautious on the slippery surfaces when visiting after light rainfall.

We chose not to research before our visit so we were very pleasantly surprised with the size of the wood depth and colours. Less than £10 entry includes unlimited access to wood on day of visit and a few small animal enclosures. Basic clean cafe and ample parking.

I'd been before when I was a child, nice to return with my niece. Enjoyable walk, there were balloons around with bunnies (presumably an Easter themed game for children). While a good idea it did slightly get in the way of photos. Regardless, great place for an interesting walk. A great deal of film and TV shows have been filmed here too. Have to visit at some point if you've never been.

What a find and a great place to visit with the family. There is a small park, maze and farm. Then you walk into the woods, which are amazing.What a magical place my photos do not do it justice.If you believe in fairies, then this would be where they would live. There is so much to see and explore and so much more.The trail was easy to follow, and there are coins on cards to make sure you walk the whole way around.There are lots of photo opportunities with lots of little hooks to find.

Awesome.... the energy as you walk into the actual woods, washes over you and envelops your senses. It brings home the reason so much folklore contains enchanted, ethereal and magical forests. Filled with faeries and tree spirits. Faces seen in rocks and witches in prominent stone.Despite star wars, Harry Potter etc being filmed here in parts, it is like walking through a far cry game or uncharted. If anyone has seen labyrinth (David bowie) you will not be able to walk through here without quoting many lines from it 👌 even though it wasn't filmed here, it could so easily have been.We went on a Monday and it was fairly quiet. Really nice staff and cool animals to see.It would be good for kids as they have a maze, a toddler go kart thing and mad chickens, donkeys etc.But wellies are useless. A good pair of walking boots required.The caff caters for vegetarian and vegan diets.Yes, you can walk in many forests for free and I would highly recommend that, but the hard work that has gone into making this place so magical, you just won't find anywhere else.I have a knackered back, and with care managed all aspects. But it's a forest, so nature's trip hazard 😆Primary bonus is the good for the soul, being able to forest bathe in a really special place. ✨️

Beautiful forest, but is there a map?? I needed a map. We went on a muddy day, wellies needed, and wandered around the forest looking for some of the movie filming sites. It would have been nice to have signs or a map with the sites marked. I know it's a forest maze, but I wanted to see it all and go the best routes. Visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the end of September. Plenty of parking. Wasn't too crowded. Purchased a tickets on site.

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Perrygrove Rd, Coleford, GL16 8QB, United Kingdom

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Had a look round from the roadside. Visited The Anchor next door for some lunch and a drink. Great menu. Decided to have a ploughman's which was delicious with really thick ham and lovely Welsh cheddar. Bread was warm and pickles tasty. Had to ask for some more butter. Great service and it was a lovely afternoon that we sat in the beer garden. Highly recommend ..

Beautiful ruins set in a valley next to the river Wye. There's a car park which is pay and display and unfortunately is cash only. £3 all day and you do however get that reinbursed at the Abbey shop or the Anchor inn pub when you spend £3 or more. Half the Abbey was closed due to conservation work which was disappointing but you do get to see most of it, it's huge!The pub next to the Abbey, The Anchor is has great Ale/beer and the food was amazing and there's a little tea room at the back. Nice little trip.

My visit to Tintern Abbey was fantastic... an amazing building... looks very impressive from the roadside but absolutely breathtaking from inside... a fantastic place to get some unique pictures. I have never seen anything quite like this, it's like something from a book or a Lord of the rings movie. Well worth a visit.

Marvellous castle. Thousands os history, literally. As soon as you reach there you can enjoy the castle, and after that some amazing food in the restaurant just besides it. It is a wonderful trip. I can say that this castle was one of the most incredible experiences I had here in the UK. If you go to Wales, and reach the castle do not forget to also walk across the town. Just follow the river, and you will be fine.

I recommend going here if you are in the area. The entrance fee was reasonable and gets you access in and out all day. We arrived right when they opened so it was easy to get photos without other people in them. I found the information placards very informative and enjoyed watching a few chickens who made their way in wander around. There was a lovely village nearby, and two tea shop/ ice cream parlors even closer.

Really enjoyed our visit and our 10 year old loved the children's trail. I found the history of renovation fascinating. A quiet bench in the grounds where I could enjoy the views and birds was bliss.

Lovely romantic ruined abbey, even on a wet day. Parking outside is £8.70 for whole day, but you get £5 off entry to abbey. Lovely to walk around, information boards to read. Currently preparing for some restoration work, so some areas cordoned off and will be for years I think. Scaffolding going up in places. Still pretty though.

A beautiful Abbey in a beautiful setting, the day I visited, the sun shone, if you pay for parking you'll be refunded by the Abbey when buying a ticket or at the pub when £5 or more is spent. There are lovely walks by the river too.

Although a lot was closed for winter, what you can see is majestic and beautiful. Very difficult to appreciate how long this beauty has been standing. The floor plan really brings you into each area. We'll worth a visit. Bring your dog with you.

Very interesting abbey. Great stop off near the motorway for an afternoon visit. We didn’t spend long there but it was interesting and a nice walk around the ruins and the grounds. There was a gift shop and adequate facilities.

The oldest medieval church in Wales, that's still mostly intact, built hundreds of years ago and abandoned around when King Henry VIII started shaking up religion.This was one of my favorite places to stop by right near the Southern border with England, and it was absolutely fascinating to picture what life would have looked like living here. The beautiful style of architecture is preserved in the many remaining walls that they work to preserve as much as possible, since a lack of ceiling allows for quicker erosion of the clay-infused rocks used to build the abbey.If you have a passion for ruins, you've definitely gotta check this place out, and as an added bonus, there are friendly chickens running about from next door.

The Abbey ruins at Tintern.It was a nice addition to our holiday to visit this place as it sits right in the valley below the hills we walked.The ruins have information boards everywhere for you to freshen up on your history and plenty of photo opportunities present themselves.Definitely worth a visit if history interests you.

Tintern Abbey is a must visit palace near Chepstow. You can feel the history in this place. One can easily get a feeling for the life that was lived nearly a thousand years ago. Shame that this beautiful Abbey has become a ruin, but you really can see how magnificent it would have been in its prime.

Came here on a lovely hot sunny day. We first walked up the Devil's Pulpit to get a view across the town and abbey ruins. Quite a walk but worth it in the end. The abbey was lovely and well kept and tidy. Quite quiet considering we went on a Saturday. Lovely and peaceful. We spent a good hour having a look round the site. The only downside on the day we visited was that we couldn't get inside to view the internal area as it was fenced off for conservation. Swings and roundabouts as they say. Conserving it for future generations is always a good thing but maybe a notice explaining that before entering would be an idea. Maybe there was one and we missed it. Glad we are members so there was no cost for us or that would have made it disappointing. Parking is available on site but we parked down the road in a layby for free. In all if you haven't been here before and you like old things like this it is worth a visit.

Decided to take a stop off at Tintern Abbey whilst in the area. I have never been before and was really disappointed. Not only was the sight of fencing around the Abbey making it look like a construction site the cost over over £8 to go and look around was way over priced for what you get to see and £5 to park. Definitely won't return and wouldn't recommend it as a place to go.

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Tintern Abbey, Tintern, NP16 6SE, United Kingdom

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Amazing castle! Wonderful history! Castle ruins have wonderful views only a stones throw from the town itself, which is a beautiful little quaint place! Especially if you go on market day!! Which has lovely artisan stalls to enjoy + the river to enjoy! Parking directly below the castle

This is a magnificent castle. Really well preserved as well. This castle is big and has fantastic views of the river and surrounding area from up top.We also got a free audio guide with NFC technology so you just had to tap the audio device on the NFC sign and the guide will tell you about the history of the area of the castle you're in. The audio guide is free now as they're trialling it.The entry fee is very reasonable for the experience (£8.70 for adults). And the staff at the entry and in the gift shop are so friendly and helpful.In all, we loved this castle and wouldn't think twice to visit it again! Apparently they host a lot of concerts in this castle in summer and we'd love to attend one next year.Top attraction.

I really enjoyed this amazing masterpiece of a castle. Loved the nice walks and all the architecture inside and outside. It really is magnificent looking castle which makes you feel travelling in time and just imagining how the life used to be in old times. I will make sure whenever I go to Chepstow again I will visit this nice and calming place.

Fab! We do love visiting castles and this one didn't disappoint. Plenty of open space for a picnic. Beautiful scenery. Not so good for someone who has mobility issues.

Very interesting and worth a visit. Situated on the banks of the Wye River.Mainly a ruin, there are a few rooms intact. Lots of information boards to keep you interested. There's a small souvenirs shop. Might add, the staff are friendly and informative. It made a good half day out on a cold Winter's day. Good parking and toilets in car park.It's right on the edge of Chepstow town so an easy walk to the centre for refreshments.

Excellent historical site. With superb views over the river Wye and great information boards. Ticket price as of May 2023 was £8.70 per adult, £4 for big guide book and £1.95 for a small one. Please note a certain level of fitness is required if you intend to climb the many stone staircases. Always hold on to the steel rails when using the staircases as they are very steep and winding. Staff friendly and helpful.

Came here as a last stop of the day on a day trip to Wales. I was very impressed with the castle. A lot bigger and more of it left than I was expecting. It took us a good couple of hours to get round it all. Lots of doors,stairs and rooms to have a look in and explore. They had re-enactments and displays on as well which was a nice touch. Wasn't overly busy either which was nice. The car park was reasonably priced too. Definitely recommend a visit here if you like castles. The view of it from the car park is very deceiving as once you get inside it just seems to keep going on. Three large sections and some lovely views out across the local town and river in places.

Wow, this castle is huge with lots to explore. Great views of the river and information boards telling you all about where you are. The staff were friendly and we spent a good couple of hours wandering around. There was a festival happening when we visited but didn't stop us exploring, would highly recommend if you love a castle and history 😀

A must-visit if you're in the area! Breathtaking views and rich history make it a captivating experience. The castle is steeped in fascinating stories, definitely worth a visit if you have the chance.

Some great views. Worth taking a coat as the wind whistles quite keenly through the place they are doing some work there at the moment so it will be interesting to see in its entirety when the work is done.Very reasonable price good parking and toilet facilities nearby.

Loved this castle, it's the first stone built castle in Wales. As we were members of English heritage it was free entry, lots of free parking too. Same applies to National Trust members. Lots to see and some amazing views over the River Wye. The wrought iron bridge is also a must to see if you are in the area, well worth a visit 😀

They let dogs in on the ground not on any higher areas but its very good they at least let them in!Interesting and well preserved historic monument. Worth a visit. Good views of the castle from the field across the river.

This place surpassed my expectations immensely. The castle has many places to explore freely. The views over the river are beautiful. We went on a Monday afternoon and there was hardly anyone there 👍 highly recommended if you are in the area or visiting.🙌🏼

Had a good hour or so wandering around this ancient site. Useful free audio guide. Very much a fair weather day out as most is outside.Note, if you're an English heritage member of one year or more you get in free.

An interesting castle with a long history, back to the Normans. Nice views over the town and river. The only downside was that the audio guide beacons were not always in the most obvious places - I often missed them or had to search around. Sort this out and place them in obvious locations near the info panels (or include instructions in the audio) and it would be much better!

Well preserved old castle. Definitely worth a visit. The ticket price is low. We walked for more than an hour. There is also a small gift shop on site.

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Bridge St, Chepstow, NP16 5EY, 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 💜

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

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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.

Beautiful view from the top of the hill. I also walked down the hill and walked across the bridge to the other side. If you drive through the bridge, it will cost you £1 each way. I would advise you to be there early due to limited parking spaces especially on Saturday and Sunday（ street parking) at the bottom of the hill.

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 🥲

Beautiful and very scenic bridge!The information centre for the bridge was brilliant.Clifton village was also beautiful and worth a visit. There are a number of boutiques and restaurants to enjoy in the village.

It's a good bridge, a bit overated in my opinion. But definitely okay to be in a big city! To say that it is one of the best bridges is really exaggeration, It bridged for like 160 years in Bristol. You need way more to compare it to Pero's, Prince Street or Castle bridge

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.

It was a nice place to visit and spending most of the time.Clifton Suspension Bridge is amazing! It's this cool bridge over the River with a mix of old and new vibes. You can walk across it and see awesome views of the city. The river below and the busy life on the bridge make it exciting.What's neat is that Bridge has been rebuilt a bunch of times, showing how strong and resilient it is. It's not just for walking – cars use it too!Day or night, the views are fantastic. It's like a symbol of Bristol's history and how it keeps moving forward. If you're in London, you gotta see this Bridge!

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! 🌉🏞️

Absolutely stunning piece of architecture. It's quite tall and broad. If you walk through it is only when you realise how tall it is. The river below looks very beautiful. Try seeing the bridge from the small hill in the left hand side

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.

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

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Bristol, BS3 2JX, United Kingdom

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 👍

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.

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Unique history of gardening at this place. From some ancient medieval (?) To Edwardian. A sit down table service menu and a café on site. Nice food. ££. Nice walks with dogs welcome and dog bins available. Lovely paths along the stream which comes through the estate all the way down to the gardens.Not national trust. The house needs restoration but is open with great views over the garden and some artifacts from the house on show. Bat house with CCTV was empty but is there usually.

We had a tasty lunch, and there was a beautiful metal tree sculpture in the restaurant courtyard. We then walked around the grounds. The woodland walk was lovely, with lakes, buildings, and many birds. House was interesting with an art exhibition and an excellent second-hand book shop.

Think this is are third visit here and as always not disappointed, early in the year this time for us, so plenty of new plants to see, with seemingly different views, bluebells out all over with the bluebell walk a real treat, had a nice snack at the cafe this time which was lovely and fresh. The house had a very interesting exhibition about the house and estate with items found in and around during renovations. Spent the best part of the day here, which gave us plenty of time to wonder around and find places we had missed before, the on going renovations and different plants. Friendly helpful staff.

Fantastic garden. We had a wonderful visit, taking our Standard Poodle with us.Lots of parking, and even an electric charge point for our car. (Ask for the key fob from the welcome desk.)Good welcome and everything explained and we were given a map.Wonderful landscape garden with good paths, some steepish, but not hazardously so. Lots of architectural garden incidence - towers, mausoleum etc. Beautiful trees.More formal gardens. Beautifully maintained and friendly gardeners, happy to talk to visitors. Really inspiring ideas to take home to ordinary domestic gardens. And interesting plants for sale.Good restaurant and cafe, and dog welcome in the cafe.A first class visit.

Spent over four hours walking through the gardens and paths. Map does tell you which paths are easy or steep. On the steeper routes you get some really good view points. Seats dotted around to take a break.The scent from the roses was lovely. We had been advised that a wedding was taking place in the Orangery so it would be off limits for a while. Not a lot in the house . Staff friendly in the cafe. Enjoyed our pasties. Would recommend it to anyone who likes gardens formal and informal.

I attended a wedding there, it is a lovely venue with beautiful grounds.Catering was excellent.We had a very enjoyable day.The Victorian gardens are lovely.

Fantastic place to visit for a lovely walk around the beautiful gardens and through the trees and across waters, with opportunities for spectacular views for miles. Gift shops had a range of quality handmade items, whilst the art gallery had unique works on display in large historic building with original decor. I also found the watermill really fascinating, being able to see the old machinery on display. The cafeteria offered a very delicious afternoon tea for us, definitely worth the money. Phoned and booked in advance. All staff on site were very welcoming and friendly. Will probably return especially for the illuminate light show at night which I’ve heard good things about. Overall definitely recommended and offers good value for money for a good few hours visiting.

Superb little jem of a place ! Well tendered gardens offering relaxing, scenic walks. The house and art gallery are beautiful, and the used book shop is a treasure trove for those who like a bargain read.Food in the restaurant is first class. Tasty, and plentiful. Staff are friendly, polite, and helpful. Definitely worthy of more than one visit. !!

Lovely gardens originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll with lake and orangery, tea room, plant shop and house with gift store. Lots to see, very helpful volunteers, beautifully quiet when I visited on a Saturday during the bank holiday. Recommended.

It was wet and windy. Still we had a lovely time. Afternoon tea was a bit cake heavy, scones we're really nice. Would have preferred a bit more savory but that's personal choice. We also went for a walk. Got the last 16 minutes in the bee education centre which was fun. Even for us adults. Event in the wet and the rain it was a lovely walk. Even fed the ducks up close and personal

Lovely return visit for the Christmas Market and stroll around the grounds. Well marked out paths around the lake and places to explore with great views. Did the evening light show last year, well worth a visit this year.

Lovely formal gardens with different garden levels and different planting. Nice woodland walk around the estate up to the Georgian landscape garden lots of different buildings to see there are some steep slopes up there.There is a lovely cafe back by reception to have something to eat, the scones were delicious but the cream tea with 2 scones come with tea for 1 not 2 people

One of the best Christmas lights and sounds spectacular I have seen so far. Pre-booked tickets were affordable. A nice effortless walk around and the mild weather made it to be so special for us.

Beautiful gardens and scenery, definitely worth a visit for the Christmas lights too. Was a bit expensive for the food especially when the hotdogs rolls were hard and the turkey roll was bland I tiny thin bit of turkey and stuffing. Wasn't worth the price but the hot chocolate was so tasty and the sight seeing was so worth going.

Visited the garden light show December 23 - excellent organisational skills, booked tickets, good value. ample parking, no queue , great show of lights and fountains. Will return after the winter deluge to visit house and gardens in daylight!

lovely gardens, both formal and woodland, with lots of meandering paths and a choice of sun and shade.Very dog friendly with plenty of water bowls.Excellent restaurant and food, equally good cafe.A really great full day out.

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Hestercombe, Taunton, TA2 8LG, United Kingdom

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A pretty small museum showcasing the short life of this great English novelist. The ticket included a guided session that brought us through Jane Austen’s family and life. The whole session and tour can be completed in less than an hour. The staff on site are all dressed in the same era and are all more than happy to pose for pictures. Great for Jane Austen fans. I really enjoyed it. On the top floor of the building there is a cute little tearoom where you can get English tea and cakes but we had to leave to have lunch somewhere else.

On the entrance you’ll have Mr. Darcy greeting you. That was enough for me to fall in love with the place! Loved the whole arrangement of the place. They even have a restaurant where you can avail the traditional English tea experience. The presentation on Jane Austen’s family was quite interesting. Even if you aren’t a Jane Austen fan, this place might just light a spark in you to start reading her work💛

It was interesting to learn Jane's life and where she lived and family tree. There's scheduled performance, which I believe is every 30 minutes performed by an actor to give you insight into the life of Jane. There's a waiting room until you are called in as groups. Good performance by the actor. Overall, it's a nice place to visit but I would say that the price of tickets is too high.

The tour was very good! but the Tea Room was quite underwhelming.. unfortunately the cutlery was not clean, there were tea stains in the cups which made things feel overall, quite disappointing. the food was average in taste, and pricey.would recommend to go for the exhibition tour though, it was a fun experience as there were opportunities for you to try on the costumeswould have given the tea room experience a 2 star, the exhibition tour a 4.5 (:

As a Janeite, this was top of my list to visit in Bath! The actors were brilliant and super friendly! The exhibitions were really interesting, I particularly enjoyed dressing up and having my picture taken with Mr Darcy, meeting Jane Austen's waxwork and trying my hand at writing with a quill and ink! You also get 10% off the Regency Tea Room and Gift Shop with your ticket!Would definitely recommend! :)

Great experience learning about Jane Austen, listening to a talk about her life and seeing some exhibits. Lots squeezed into a small building! The shop gets very busy as it’s also where you pick up tickets… if pre-booked tickets could be collected as you arrived on the door, that would speed things up significantly and make it a bit less crowded

Went with my mum and sister for a Jane Austen themed day out and the centre didn’t disappoint. Absolutely loved our talk by the charismatic Henry Crawford and learned something new about Jane’s life despite being big fans. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff who were happy to take lots of photos of us with Mr Darcy. Cannot recommend enough!! Thank you

It’s definitely worth a visit if you are a literary fan or simply love arts and culture.I spent two hours here and the museum is well curated with a “live performance”, a nice little film and easy to digest exhibits. If you are into photo-taking, you can take photos wearing the Regency costume. There is a lovely gift shop which provide a 20% discount if you buy the tickets to the centre. There is a tea room on the second floor. The scones I had were average but the Jane Austen black tea is great. All in, buffer two hours for the museum, another one hour for tea just to experience. And remember, the toilet is at the basem*nt, so visit it first if you have to before going to the tea room to avoid walking up and down the stairs.

The beginning of the museum was my favourite part. The gentleman explained about the Austen family in a comedic and enthusiastic way and it really set up the whole experience. I wish I remembered his name but he was fantastic. The film part of the tour was humourous and entertaining. The tour is very short but still interesting and informative. There's a lovely souvenir shop that sells books, ornaments and souvenirs.

We went to this amazing experience as a Birthday treat for my wife who is a massive Jane Austen fan. The staff were brilliant and made this a very special experience for her. Can not recommend this highly enough.

I was there to support my loyal wife, but i have to admit to having an absolutely delightful experience at The Jane Austen Centre. The staff here are not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable and, to my pleasant surprise, quite funny! Their enthusiasm for all things Jane Austen was infectious, making the visit both educational and thoroughly enjoyable. If you're a fan of Austen's works or just curious about her life, this is a must-visit destination.And let's not forget the charming tea service and the delectable English-style pastries! Indulging in a cup of tea and savoring those delightful treats in the elegant surroundings of The Jane Austen Centre added an extra layer of authenticity to the experience. It's the perfect way to immerse oneself in the world of Jane Austen. Truly, a visit to this center is incomplete without treating yourself to this delightful culinary experience and did I mention? only there to support my wife!

It was a once in a lifetime experience. I learned alot more about Jane than expected l.The tour guide was so knowledgeable and played her part as Anne Elliot perfectly.The tea served upstairs, was perfect and the food was amazing.I even found the book "love and friendship" which I've been looking for, for ages.

Lots of fun! It was really cool learning more about Jane and her writings! The tea time was quite expensive but worth it if you love the idea of after tea and biscuits. We had a small plate but enjoyed the experience! There is also a small gift shop. We really enjoyed it! Thank you, Jane Austen Centre!

This review is only for the Cream Team part of this place.We took a cream tea there on the 29th August 2023.The decoration inside is very cool and gives a good atmosphere, reminding us of Jane Austen's work.The Cream Team was good and well presented. But it was really expensive to be honest, which is why I only give 3 stars.The service was friendly, nothing wrong there.

I am a huge Jane Austen fan, so this visit has been on my list for a long time. The Centre provided detailed history on JA and her family, some of which I had not heard or read about. The tour also provided activity options (quill & ink writing, and regency costume dress-up & photos) that I fully participated in! The gift shop is delightful and I recommend booking the afternoon tea. Capital!

It was a wonderful experience visiting the Jane Austen Centre. Any literature enthusiast visiting Bath of any age must absolutely visit the centre. The attention to detail about Austen's life and her works has been captured perfectly throughout the exhibit. The staff are the friendliest, truly embodying the characters of each novel.Lastly, the gift shop is a perfectly curated collection of books and trinkets relating to Austen's life and her stories. A must visit.No trip to bath is complete without a visit ti the centre.5 on 5 stars.

Such a fun experience!! The museum itself was very interesting and we learned a lot about Jane, but the actors they had throughout made it so memorable and we laughed a TON. Getting to try on dresses at the end was also an added treat:)

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Beautiful place. There is really nice cafe on the bridge where can you have a coffee and a delicious cake and enjoy the view to the river. Park around is great for a walk, so you can see the bridge from different angles.

This bridge looks great. Got some good night shots from there too. There are some good bars / pubs around it that have a friendly atmosphere. Prices are fairly high so be warned. You can go down some steps in one of the pubs and get down to the riverside walk for some excellent views of the bridge and river. There is plenty of seating down there too.

Really nice bridge and architecture. Makes for a great photo. If you wish to get the best angle you can visit the small garden next to the bridge which is £2 per adult to enter.

Lovely bridge and architecture. There's also a lovely garden situated next to bridge costing £2 for entry. You could spend some time relaxing here just people watching etc. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.

Pretty cool place to see in Bath. Unusual waterfalls in the river that looks cool lit up. Nice place to come and ponder and look at. Worth a visit to see it.

A lovely place to sit and relax or have lunch. There are some cafe’s in the street above before you down the steps, also a Thai take away and a bar.You can either sit on one of the benches or go for a stroll along the river side.

As I was delivering something to Bath I thought I'd have a walk to pulteney Bridge.Yes there is alot of history with in the area and if I had more time I would of found out about all of it. Still a beautiful place to visit. All buildings in Bath are tall but there is probably a good reason why they were built so tall.Just down from where I have taken this photo there is a park area so you can have a picnic or just chill out on a bench or the grass on a nice sunny day.

Beautiful walk and the views are stunning! There are some boats parked along the canal too. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be in the summer. There are benches so you can sit opposite the river!

A sight to behold😊 it was so so beautiful and fascinating for me 😍Myself and my girlfriend went on a sight seeing trip to bath, would recommend this trip for anyone. Bath is a very beautiful city, lots of amazing views.It was very easy to navigate places/locations. Every view was worth it. 😍😍

Such a beautiful and wonderful place. Not only about the bridge but the buildings around it, the churches around it, all historical buildings are at its beauty. Loved the place and didn't wanted to leave. The place is like taking you to some other part of the world which is extremely diffrent from what we see every day. Its like watching a classic cult after we deal with the regulars. No words to explain. This place is worth the visit highly recommended. Admirable place and constructions. There are so many places and buildings you can see around walking distance. This place will never disappoint you.

Great looking bridge with nice restaurants around it. The pictures you can really on the walk here are stunning. Stop by if you're in Bath, for sure.

It was a lovely place to visit! It was a bit of a shame that the river was so high following the torrential rain that had recently happened... meaning that you were not able to see the full extent of just how the river looks normally... it just means I'll have to go back another time!

A beautiful part of Bath, nice views over the weir, which was in full flow after the rains. Lovely to see how some bridges in cities looked with buildings on them.

Beautiful bridge in Bath. Fabulous water flows infront. So relaxing to spend some time. If you are visiting Bath do not miss this.

What a view!! If you walk over the bridge there is a foot path that leads down to the rivers edge, it’s not obvious but it’s on the right hand side leading to a few restaurants, definitely worth the visit.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Pulteney Bridge in Bath, and it was truly a delightful experience. The bridge's unique design, with shops built into its sides, creates a charming and picturesque setting.As I strolled along the bridge, I was captivated by the stunning views of the River Avon and the surrounding architecture. The ambiance was peaceful and serene, making it a perfect spot to relax and take in the beauty of Bath.The shops on the bridge added an extra layer of charm to the visit. It was lovely to browse through the boutiques and see the variety of goods on offer. The combination of historical architecture and modern amenities made for a truly memorable visit.Overall, my time at Pulteney Bridge was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bath, as it offers a unique perspective on this historic city.A kind professional photographer @roynewport on instagram to a portrait of me and posted it his page, do follow him on there and enjoy the wonderful photos he has

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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.

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.

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!

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 🤣

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.

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.

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.

My friend and I had a girls' weekend in Bath 2 weeks ago. I've visited Bath lots of times before (I can't get enough of this beautiful place), but this was my friend's 1st time.We visited the Abbey, where we did a ground floor walking tour with an absolutely brilliant guide (I think she was called Jane) and visited the informative and interactive connected museum, which were both included in the price. We then paid an additional amount to do a tower tour...which was brilliant. We saw behind the clock face, heard the bell chime from inside the tower, saw amazing views from the top (we could see the rugby club, the roof spa, the Roman Baths..!). Well worth paying the extra to visit. 2 brilliant guides (Saturday 16th March), who were so informative, knowledgeable, enthusiastic.

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.

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.

I was incredibly impressed with the Bath Abbey and especially the Tower Tour. I have been on several of these tours in cathedrals and castles across Europe where they walk you to the top of the structure, but this went far beyond that. Our guides (Toby and Helene) were absolute gold, they did such a great job bringing the abbey to life. They talked about the history, took us into nooks and crannies, and narrated the story of the abbey. The views from the top are they best in Bath. I would say this is the must-do attraction in Bath.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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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The Mill, High St, Wookey Hole, Wells BA5 1BA, United Kingdom

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The Museum of Somerset is an incredible museum with a castle section showcasing fascinating historical exhibits, taking you on a journey through time. The military section is fascinating, offering insightful insights into Somerset's military past. The collection of fossils is impressive, giving visitors a glimpse into prehistoric life. The wide array of artifacts on display is a real pleasure for history lovers. Overall, the experience was phenomenal, offering an engaging and enriching visit. A five-star must-see for anyone interested in Somerset's rich heritage.

Super Museum tucked away in the middle of Taunton, follow road signs. Spread over several floors a real gem on the history of Somerset. The museum is run by volunteers who were extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, Cafe and gift shop. No car park but parking available near Lidl a short walk away. Well worth a visit, free entry but please give a donation.

By chance we came upon the museum today. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of immaculately presented exhibits covering thousands of years. And it is free to get in. Thoroughly recommend a visit

One of the best museums I’ve ever been. Very pretty and interactive. Staffs are very friendly. For such high quality displays and environment, I can’t believe it’s all free. The café is lovely, too. Very clean toilet and baby friendly.

Interesting museum; I recommend that you go around it on the suggested order, which is primarily in chronological order. Good cafe. (For those interested in musical instruments, I was fascinated by the virginal, which I have never come across before. Pictures came out well, but don't really do justice to quite how curious it is!)

One of my favourite thing about the museum is learning about the rich history of Somerset from the archeological objects in a great building which was once a castle. So cool!

The Museum of Somerset is an excellent museum with lots of galleries to explore. The current temporary exhibition is on Myths and Monsters and continues to end of October 2022, but check the dates.It has a nice Court Yard Cafe. The guides and volunteers were extremely helpful.

A very nicely set up museum with a fantastic and clever display of Somerset history. The staff are very friendly and the cafe is very nice.

What a great day for children. Their exhibition of Axel Scheffler and his illustrations is great. We had 4 children with us. The Bingo around the Museum was so much fun. Making sticks and flags etc and the exhibition itself was fantastic. The only thing you may struggle with it is being busy but I expect if you go earlier or later in the day this wouldnt be an issue. The staff were very helpful. The cafe was busy but well organised. Great experience considering how cheap it was. Very much advised over the summer hols.

I visited an exhibition at the museum a few months ago but this time I had the time to explore the whole site. The more permanent exhibitions covering the local area through history are excellent with many superb items, fascinating. There are also temporary exhibitions on the other side of the museum and these are varied and excellent. Lovely cafe with the museum and a great gift shop. My only complaint is that the lifts are much too small for many wheelchairs. I accompanied a relative in a medium size wheelchair and struggled every time, pulling the legs in and raising the back right up which was uncomfortable for my relative.

A wonderful and carefully-planned museum! Makes excellent use of the space available and has some fascinating artefacts, especially the most perfectly preserved Roman Mosaic I've ever seen!A fantastic, if fittingly depressing exhibition on the destruction of church artwork during the reformation was very moving indeed.In addition to this, the museum gives justly thorough attention to the history of local people; something that is shortly sorely lacking in many museums in the South West!

This was an interesting museum to visit, with exhibitions at the start showing the great county of Somerset back as it was before humans! The artefacts are preserved ancient relics, history is provided about the creatures who inhabited the county and Roman area has more info on civilization with clothes to even try on. Cultural history is also depicted through the ornaments and items used back in the day for practices, models are glorious too! There is even a section showing transport from back then, staff were helpful as well.

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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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Cathedral Grn, Wells, BA5 2UE, United Kingdom

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Amazing, well kept gardens. A little expensive at £16 per adult but ticket is valid for return visits over a year. We visited on a very hot day but plenty of shade. Lovely peaceful areas. Lots of areas of interest at every turn. Very helpful, friendly staff. Excellent cafe. I thoroughly recommend a visit and will certainly return.

Really enjoyed looking round the gardens especially when the sun is shining. Made use of a free tour to find out more of the history. If we lived closer we would probably visit more often just to sit and enjoy gardens.

Absolutely stunning!! We've been here before, but never to anything like this, it was a veritable feast for the eyes! And very atmospheric, with Festive music playing via loudspeakers in the background, topped off by some very competent singing by a local male voice choir!!If you're struggling to get into the Festive Spirit, try this experience, it'll certainly help!

Wells is a beautiful location for a day trip, but the Bishops Palace and Gardens is something else. I found the gardens far more impressive personally though, beautiful, peaceful with unbelievably crystal clear waters. Steeped in history it’s a wonderful day out. On-site there is a cafe and within the gardens a play area for children from about age 5 upwards. Once you have purchased a ticket it is valid for the entire year, and we will definitely visit again.

Location is awesome and worth a visit if it's your first trip to Wells. Make sure you find the door in the garden that leads you out to the most and outer gardens. This is where the "Wells" are - the springs that l rise and run down the sides of the streets. The inside is quite interesting but not a lot of artifacts etc

A day trip out for my birthday with my elderly Mum and sister. A great easy walk which allows dogs. The plants are fabulous. Almost prehistoric as the size of some are huge ! Lovely day and made my birthday

One of my favourite places to visit both for the Palace buildings and the exquisite gardens. Allow yourself a good two or three hours as this experience is not to be rushed. They put on a lot of events so check online before you go to see what's happening. Lots of open spaces and a play area for the littlies., and the ducks and swans are always a favourite. There is a cafe on site, but also plenty of places to eat in the Market Square. Highly recommended

Great value for money. Tickets are valid for 1 year which is ideal as to take everything in you need more than one visit. The gardens are fantastic. Saw a swan family was amazing watching the male chase off ducks that got too near the cygnets for his liking. We visited twice this week and will definitely be returning later in the year to see the garden in different seasons. The place is OK with lots of interesting architecture.

Wonderful Wells, and the Bishop's palace in full bloom was very pleasant. Charming nooks and crannies to explore, history to read, sculptures to see, even a play in production. Not only that but beautiful gardens and a play area our boys enjoyed. Only real reason not a 5* was the worry of little people and water, prevented it being an entirely relaxed visit. But that's not the venue's fault.

Absolutely stunning, such a beautiful place to visit. The gardens have been lovingly cherished. They really are a joy to walk round. Lots of little areas to visit and the Abbey itself was a sight to see. Would have been a real joy to see it in its heyday. I d like to go back and see the gardens in early summer. But still a joy in September, as is seeing the cygnets. Also the cathedral is also worth an amble, so much history.

So glad we made the trek to Wells! A most charming town. The Bishop's Palace and Gardens are definitely worth the tour. The guides are so helpful (they suggested spots for pictures and took them of my husband and I), and were incredibly knowledgeable. Our guide was descended from one of the Bishops who brought over the beautiful French stained glass. While Cardinal Wolsey never really came there, it was cool to see his name on the wall and his portrait in the palace. The grounds and gardens are so beautiful. There is a nice store and cute coffee truck that offered a wonderful hot chocolate with whipped cream and what is called "chocolate flake" on top that was super tasty. The swans were very pretty, but if you came to see them ring the bell for food around one in the afternoon, good luck. So many people feed them now, they don't bother with the bell! Lol. And beware the pigeons. They aren't shy!

I am not impressed with the gardens and palace. The entry tickets are overpriced. The only good part is the knowledgeable staff that work there. You don’t get to see a lot. The most interesting thing that you can see is natural water springs. The gardens are average. Only small part of bishops palace is accessible. Not worth the money you pay.

Wonderful illuminations, what a gem! Had such a lovely festive time in Wells yesterday. A lot of illuminated events elsewhere have horrendous crowds but this one was so peaceful, maybe just caught on a good night but would recommend to anyone. Great food, drink and facilities, friendly staff and the lights were fantastic with really beautiful music. The palace looked stunning and brilliant exhibition by local kids. Not only that can use our pass for a whole year, it's such a lovely place will definitely be back. Took us under an hour journey from Bristol, some might do it faster.

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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.

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.

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 😉

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.

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Warminster, BA12 7NW, United Kingdom

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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.

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!!!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT, United Kingdom

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This is a very beautiful Tudor house.I only walked around the gardens today, they are well kept. It was an enjoyable stroll. There is a NT shop and a book barn to explore.

Visited today and such a beautiful house full of history. The gardens are also lovely and great to relax in. Definitely recommend this place for a visit if you haven't been before

Beautiful Elizabethan house in such good condition that you can easily imagine living there. Fascinating stories and impressive artworks add to the whole experience. The gardens are also beautiful. Definitely worth a visit. We have already been there a few times now.

Stunning house with incredible paintings loaned from the National Gallery. Very atmospheric as it is such a very old house hardly changed from when it was first built. Well worth a visit.

Fabulous old house with extensive grounds. The upstairs is shut awaiting renovation but there is plenty to see. We took a free tour around the outside of the building and the guide, Helen, was very good indeed. She explained the history in a clear and very engaging way. There was a woodworker with various activities for children and a challenging escape room style puzzle for grown ups. Well worth a visit for a few hours.There is a small cafe with good quality but quite limited options.

Had a wonderful visit here this afternoon despite the rain. There's plenty of parking and it's easy to find.The gardens are stunning and well maintained. They don't take that long to walk around. They are all fairly level and easily accessible.The house has lots to see with information boards and volunteers in each room. The house is spread throughout 3 levels.The cafe has lots of delicious treats treats and lots of seating inside and out. The service was quick and easy.

Montacute House by the National Trust is a historical treasure. The stunning architecture and curated exhibits provide a captivating journey through the past. The meticulously maintained gardens are a serene escape. A visit here offers a delightful blend of history and natural beauty.

This left an everlasting impression on us after our visit here. Beautiful grounds absolutely breath taking. Amazing building both inside and out. Well looked after. I would highly recommend a visit here. Pack up a picnic there's lots to see.

Stunning National Trust building and grounds. Lovely gardens and grounds to walk in and cafe. The house has a generous portrait gallery and the scale of the building is impressive. As will most National Trust sites the area is accessible where possible and tries to cater for all, whether elderly or families. Highly recommend. Also, and odd thing to comment on - but one of the most impressive hedges I’ve ever seen.

Beautiful building steeped in history and a step back in time. Opted for a tour around the building which was interesting by a very knowledgeable guide. Paintings and furniture can be seen in the house together with some exhibitions. Well worth a visit. Lovely cafe in relaxing surroundings.

I had a very relaxing day here, the admission staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds are so beautiful with plenty of space for everyone. There was even are area on one of the lawns set up with children’s games, it took me back to the 70’s seeing a space hopper. Just beyond this lawn there’s a most relaxing area under the trees to have a picnic. Dogs are welcome in the outside area but not inside the house.The house was very interesting with pictures on loan from The National Portrait Gallery in London depicting ladies and gentlemen of the Jacobean era. The rooms are very well preserved with literature in each room of importance. The tapestry at the end is quite remarkable I believe it was made in 1470 and has been restored to its former beauty. All in all a day well spent.

The gardens are beautiful, it's a shame only the downstairs of the property are open at the minute. Thankfully we are NT members, but would be disappointed if we turned up and paid £12 each to just see the ground floor of the house. Luckily we had visited Montecute before so have seen the beauty of the upper floors previously.

We love coming here for a dog walk, so much open space, water and mud his perfect combination! Perfect for families with kids too, very open and safe (the deep water section is well off the beaten path accessed via another gate so not at all easy for little ones to get to unless you let them)

The entrance is tucked away just off the main road. I managed to find a space in the overflow car park despite it being busy.Loads to look at here in the garden and the house. The hedges are particularly distinctive.The cafe looked busy so I continued looking around the property.There are also a couple of additional walks that take in 3 different routes around the grounds and in the local area.You can easily spend 3 hours here.

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House, Montacute, TA15 6XP, 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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!

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

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Stourton, Warminster, BA12 6QF, United Kingdom

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What a great day. Staff are amazing tram was great fun. Well worth the £35 for a family. Ride the teams as much as you like. We stopped for lunch and a pint before heading back on the tram for the return journey. Nice simple play park for the kids at the end and a good old fashioned shop.

Interesting attraction, the driver provided a good amount of information. The journey would be more pleasant with warmer weather, or on the more closed carriage. Important notice: the trams differ and sometimes it is better to wait a little and choose the carriage which would fit you better.

We went in the morning, it was the best timing to see beautiful coloured birds like pheasant, wild geese... It was a great family trip. Friendly staff, they stop and they give a short summary... At the end of the "line" while waiting for the tram to take you back, you can take a walk to the village or do some shopping at the gift shops & antique shop or have a bait at the coffee shop. They serve from scones to fish cakes...coffee or tea with local cow's milk. There is a small play ground/area for kids.

We had so much fun😊 the tramway line goes through a beautiful area of Wetlands and River Axe, you can hop on and off few stops with Explorer ticket. Would highly recommend 👍

A fabulous attraction and experience, with a beautifully built “station” in the heart of town, and the trams are all different which makes them a joy to watch and ride on. Every single person was smiling and exclaiming - if an attraction like this can bring a smile to everyone’s faces, it’s worth it. The track takes you through countryside you wouldn’t otherwise see, and it’s rather lovely. Spotting birds like egrets, buzzards etc is fun even if you don’t know them all. The stops are well worth getting off for a little amble around, but the jewel in the crown is the buffet at the end of the line. Lovely fresh food, masses of it and it’s all so pretty with fresh flowers. A real joy and a lovely way to spend the day.

We spent a lovely few hours here, riding the tram both ways and a little explore along the way. Would love to return in the summer when it's warmer to explore the wetlands. Dog friendly.

I didn't really know what to expect here at Seaton tramway. And was very pleasantly surprise that it is a really good place to visit. We started at the Seaton terminal and it looks very new. In the terminal you have a massive webcam which the said showed our tram coming down and gave you a good idea of what to expect.The trams are old and have history behind them which can be found in various locations.The tram ride took about 25-30 one direction and is very picturesque going alongside the wetlands and river.You stop at a few locations and the drivers give you some info about what is happening. Some new stations are being built to add more to the journey so you can stop to have a picnic or visit the wetland.There are two stops currently, one for a little village and the last stop which looks like an old station completely done up with a cafe, shop, toilets and an info area, must not also forget the play park for the young ones.The staff made this place as they all seemed so happy to be doing what they were and more than happy to talk to you, provide info and generally be great.There is a selection of different trams to ride on and most are double deckers and you get great views from the top deck.One piece of advice tho take a jumper even on a warm day as that wind can be chilly.

So cute definitely worth a visit, we contributed to the donation too. Couldn’t get over how small and cute the trams were. Shame Colyton didn’t have more to offer, but worth visiting merchants tea room, but careful they stop searching after 230pm. We didn’t get time to visit all the stops but you could do that. A treasure hunt for kids would go down a treat, especially getting off at each stop to explore - and installing cafe on these sites would bring in some great income x

Super vintage tramway! Nostalgic if you can remember trams and if not a great way to experience another method of travel. You can get off at the stops and visit the bird hides on the wetland if you are keen on birdwatching. Suitable if you are disabled as they have adapted spaces. Very nice and knowledgeable staff and a lovely tearoom and shop at the end of your journey.

As you enter the main Seaton Tramway terminal you will find the ticket booth Cafe and gift shop all in one.......... Here you can get something to eat and drink but a souvenir and purchase your tickets for your tram trip.......Then with the trams running every twenty minutes, you don't have to write long to enjoy your ride.......The trip takes you along the river side,with lovely views and there is plenty of wildlife to be seen......If you get the explorer tickets you can get off at any point and rejoin the tram as and when they come along..... All in all a great experience for all the families......👍

A brilliant day out on the trams. My two young kids loved it. I just wish we'd had more time to explore some of the stops. Staff are really helpful and friendly.

It was a lovely ride, but would have been better on a slightly cooler day.Friendly staff and an interesting experience if you've not been on a tram before.Great views and a fun experience.

Great trip on the number 11, sat on the open top (even through the rain!)Saw some beautiful birds, deer, rabbits and a badger!! Stopped for breakfast at Colyton station and then walked into the town. Will defo go again in late spring to see different birds 🐦

This was an amazing experience. The Tramways are so cute. The scenery is fantastic.The best way of doing this is to buy the ticket that allows you to hop on and hop off. This way, you can see the little villages and explore nature..I would definitely do this again!

We took the family for a trip along Seaton tramway, leaving Colyton Station, booking a return trip. Our party consisted of 6 adults, one with a scooter plus a 4 year old. First the bad bits, I’m 6’4 and these trams are not built for the taller gentlemen! However this is my own curse in life and can not hold this against the Tramways! The plus points….all representatives of the tramway were so friendly and accommodating, helping load and unload the scooter (big bonus for disabled accessibility) they were very knowledgeable aswell. The journey is around 30mins each way if you choose not to stop at way points with the option to sit upstairs and admire the views if the weather is kind to you, or to sit in the lower deck of the tram and keep dry. The cafe and shop are very welcoming and well priced so that whichever way you wish to complete your journey you will have things to do at either end of the line. A great experience for the day with the family!

Very Interesting. The train driver was excellent telling us about the history of the trams and where they came from originally being born in London and am only living now 20 miles from Bournemouth was so good to know.Although it was windy and a bit of drizzle it was still a good deal. We'll done to all that work there and in the cafes.

Expensive, obviously to keep it running but worth it for a lovely ride. At the end of the line we stopped for drink and cake before heading back. The food menu looked great too. Tram drivers were friendly & knowledgeable. Scenic journey with lots of birds to look out for en route. Enjoyable trip.

We visited Seaton tramway for their Christmas Polar express experience. We had a large group of 5 children and 7 adults. From booking the tickets to the moment we left the whole experience was fantastic. We had a few questions around changing our booking, new baby to add to the booking etc, and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. On the day we had a short wait upon arriving before the experience started, and from the get go everyone was thoroughly entertained. The whole experience was immersive, all the characters were entertaining and even my 12 year old non believer had a great time. I thoroughly recommend, although definitely book early as tickets get snapped up quickly!

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Visited 3/04/2024, such a good little addition to the harbour. We got welcomed by a lovely man who showed us how to hand feed the mullet fish which he’s has trained to eat from the hand. Such a great experience and children will love the way it’s more interactive. We then went into the other side of the aquarium and saw lots of fish, lobster & crabs. We then got to hold a star fish and learn about them. Such a great experience!

Are you kidding me? Who knew places like this still existed? You can have your corporate owned pristine aquariums where you can view lots of animals behind glass in a very clinically observational manner....boring! Or you can come here, talk to Max, learn some stuff, and actually touch some stuff. Feeding the Mullet is a highlight for young and old....guaranteed, and really, it's a once in a lifetime sort of experience! Certainly I've not heard of Mullet feeding anywhere else. This place is AMAZING. Compact and Rustic for sure, but in terms of an experience....well the place is invaluable. Good stuff Max!

This is a very small but perfectly formed marine aquarium the feeding of the Mullets was great fun and we got to hold starfish which was great very friendly knowledgeable staff! The bulk fish/crabs etc are caught locally and rotated back into the sea which is great but we did feel that £8 was bit over priced as only in there bout 20mins then an extra £3 per pot for fish food!

Really nice little aquarium, we got to feed some fish and hold a starfish and the staff were really friendly and informative. It was quite small but had a nice little collection

Small but very interesting. Covering the range of sea creatures living locally.Two attractions for kids: fish feeding and a chance to hold starfish.Staff friendly and professional.You can see how much they care for animals and visitors experience.

I’ve been living here for four years and thought I’d give it a try with my son, he thoroughly enjoyed it and particularly enjoyed feeding the fish. £18 for us both and we were there for just under an hour as we read all the wonderful information about the local marine life. It’s small so don’t expect a sea life centre but the staff are friendly and we both will be going again

This was a lovely experience for the kids, they were able to feed the fish by hand which was awesome and they’re still talking about it a week later. They held a starfish and the guys who ran it were great. But… It was VERY expensive for the size and we left feeling very deflated after spending £34 for 2 adults and 3 children (the cost of a full day at the zoo) we were in and out within 15 mins which really put a downer on the experience. Wouldn’t go again and would recommend one adult take the children in rather than pay for two adults.

Great little aquarium and a delight to support the local community. The £30+ price for entry (family of 4) was eye watering for such a small little attraction but it was worth it purely for the kids delight at feeding the thick lip grey mullet by hand.We leaned into those tanks for ages laughing and taking it in turns to have our hands and fingers sucked and tickled by the ravenous mullets!The chap running the desk was a credit to the town and made sure we had a great time and had the opportunity to hold a star fish too.

Really friendly, lovely young gentleman let my boys hold a starfish, and the boys fed some of the fish, you can see crabs, lobsters and local fish but the price of over £30 for a family of 4 for 15-20mins tops, is just too much for what little is in there, my only hope is that the money goes to conservation.

Great fun, knowledgeable staff. It's not a big posh aquarium but you can feed the mullet and hold the starfish and there's lots of animals to see. We all enjoyed it

We really enjoyed this little place. It is really small, but you learn quite a lot about the history and the fish and other creatures in the waters around.Hand feeding the mullet was a special treat.We see all the work behind this aquarium and we will come again to support the owners with our entrance fee and to feed the fish.

I had a wonderful time at the Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium. The aquarium is located in the heart of Lyme Regis, just a short walk from the beach. It is a small but well-curated aquarium with a variety of local sea creatures on display. The highlight of the aquarium is the opportunity to feed the mullet fish. The mullets come up in groups and it is a lot of fun to see them swimming around and eating the food. I also enjoyed holding a starfish. It was a little bit ticklish, but it was a cool experience to get up close to one of these creatures.The aquarium also has a number of other exhibits, including a tank of other fish and crabs. There is also a tank where you can see crabs and other creatures. The aquarium is well-maintained and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend the Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium to anyone visiting Lyme Regis.There is a gift shop on site where you can buy souvenirs and gifts related to the aquarium.

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The Cobb, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JJ, United Kingdom

What a beautiful piece of land in England 😍😍

Nice little place by the sea. Old fashioned with an amusem*nt arcade. Could be a bit less coin pusher and a bit more space invaders in my opinion.

Nice area very popular for crabbing and plenty of food to choose from

During my recent visit to Bridport Harbour, I had a delightful time exploring the beautiful coastal scenery and enjoying the seaside atmosphere. However, I must confess that my attempt at crabbing left a lot to be desired. Despite spending a whole hour with my trusty crabbing net, I didn't catch a single crab, much to the disappointment of the kids. I guess you could say I was "crabby" about not catching any crabs, but hey, at least we had a good laugh about it and enjoyed the picturesque views of the harbor!

Depends what you like, very busy, loads of people with kids 'crabbing' round the harbour, beach pretty busy but still room, nice walk along the west prom, fairly easy climb up West Cliff with good views, harder climb up East Cliff with good views and coast path to follow. Indoor market with over 100 stalls, lots of takeaway places all over town. Plenty of car parking on edge and in centre of town. Two good pubs too.

Great view of boats and nice to walk around, right in the centre and surrounded by good eating places and long stretches of coast line, be careful of tide and collapsing cliffs, if you venture along the coast from the harbour as they are very soft and crumbling

Beautiful little harbour with it's own small fishing fleet and several angling boats

Fantastic place (West Bay). Superb views and good coastal walks.

Great view of the golden cliffs obvs but also local history about the Second World War walk to from Burton Bradstock along cliffs lovely

Flood defence work is underway, a few parking spaces lost until work completed, quaint little harbour.

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Only ever seen the Giant from far away, so to get as close as possible to him, was on my bucket list (ticked off ✔️)The village is so lovely, quiet and the walks are well worth it (if you can manage it)The small car park is in the village and is run on donations. Just a lovely,lovely place with a very special ambience.

Worth the visit and walk up the hill. Wild orchids were flowering in early June with plenty of insect life. A lovely walk through many different trails before & after the giants hill. Yes you can't see the giant very well while walking on the hill, that's the way it was made, to be seen from a distance. It is also fenced off to protect it, if every numbskull was allowed to walk over it, erosion would soon take hold and it would start to disappear. Also don't expect the grass to be trimmed every week for your viewing pleasure, Cerne Abbas doesn't receive anywhere near the number of tourists to justify the money it would cost to do this. Take your time here and spend some money in the village to help out the locals.... and don't be ungrateful, rate it 5⭐!

Surprisingly nice trip, we parked at the viewpoint and ended up walking up the hill and around the giant then into town, visited the abbey & well and other historic sites in town. Finished off with a stop in the pub on the way back. Lovely day all round. Apparently the giant looks better once he's been re-chalked this wasn't the case when we were there.

Who knew something so phallic could be so interesting?! A good walk up the steep hill from the Kettle Bridge car park to get amazing views. The best views of the Giant itself though are down in the small car park (“Cerne Giant Viewpoint”). Baaa.

"The Cerne Abbas Giant is a hill figure near the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, England. 55 metres high, it depicts a standing nude male with a prominent erection and wielding a large club in its right hand.Regardless of its age, the Cerne Abbas Giant has become an important part of local culture and folklore, which often associates it with fertility. It is one of England's best-known hill figures and is a visitor attraction in the region.The Cerne Giant is one of two major extant human hill figures in England; the other is the Long Man of Wilmington, near Wilmington, East Sussex."

It was great to see, but you obviously don't get the view you see online which I suspect is taken by a drone.Lovely walks in the area and an interesting town. The carpark is free with a donation box so you can contribute to the upkeep.

Nice place. Please take the time to look round before making a hasty decision. Pretty village too. I would recommend having a walk around the area. This has been here a long time.It's been a childhood dream of mine to see this landmark feature.The viewing area is slightly neglected which is a shame, despite clearly costing the tax payer a fortune to install. We spent 5 mins litter picking but didn't bring my mower or hedge trimmer.Clearly not been kept on a maintenance schedule for over a month or two.Maybe Dorset council should spend some of the monies on a mower, sweeping 🧹, shovel & labour(or the residents could make an effort as we do in our village which isn't a world renowned site).

I've known about this particular place for a long time; but even though I've passed it many, many times, I've not had the opportunity to stop and see it.No-one is absolutely certain when it was created; it might have been prehistoric, or just in the 17th century. But it is an interesting piece of our past.The Giant is probably best seen from an overhead shot from a drone or aircraft, but can still be made out from the viewing platform if the weather is OK, the light is in the right place, or if they have renewed the chalk filling.There are a series of footpaths that allow you to get a lot closer; the gradient is quite steep and the less fit might prefer to leave it to those that can handle the climb.

Wow.. just wow, best photos from top viewing Carpark.... Followed the stream down in to the village where we explored the Abbey first, then on into the small village... Lovely old world village..

Nice picturesque village and countryside walks over the hills. Good parking for the Cerne Giant chalk drawing. However only a sign at top of hill on a barbed wire fence around the cerne giant area that no one can actually go up close to see it. A steep climb and good cardio workout. But disappointing that you can only really view it from the car park. Grass was long so not all the features can be seen apart from the big knob.

It's hard to see the giant from the viewing place or from the fence around the edge of the actual field. I like the legend around him, though. It's still good to be able to say we have seen it 😊 another landmark ticked off!

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The Giant Inn, 24 Long St, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester DT2 7AL, United Kingdom

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This is now my favourite beach in the uk. Its clean, the water is clear, and it's a lot of fun for the family. .are a packed lunch and enjoy a hidden gem.

Lovely shingle beach, can't really walk by the water because it's just all fishermen & women.Cafe only open in summertime which is a shame.However it is a beautiful place to visit

Beautiful beach and the waves are amazing to see. We went two days in a row and it was extremely windy. Seems like that part of the UK is really windy. Also the saw the beach from a high viewpoint looked absolutely gorgeous. Will come back here for sunset next time we in Dorset.

We visited the section near Abbotsbury, and it’s hard to rate Chesil Beach as depends on expectations and how you're judging it. It is a 29km rocky beach, that is quite windy and seemed to be good for fishermen (based on who was there). You're able to find a quiet spot to sit in the rocks or on seating you bring, as most people seemed to congregate near the parking entrance.However, it is super windy, not a ton to do (at least in the central section), and doesn't feel too unique (beyond the length) compared to other English beaches.So the beach is good if wanting rocky quiet, but wasn't quite the experience we hoped for.

Great place to stay, good base for taking long walks, bird watching, etc. Within easy reach of Jurassic coast, Portland Bill and has the occasional amazing sunset. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic beach for the scenery. Definite wow factor. Not the easiest beach to walk on as very pebbly, some quite large. Car park at the visitor centre next to the Fleet Lagoon. The sunsets over Chesil Beach and the Fleet are spectacular!

It's a stony beach with a deep shelf. Confident swimmers only. Famous for its fishing.

Magical place! Great for fishing, its an amazing place to walk if you are strapped up with ankle support, i did walk the whole 11 mile stretch from Abbotsbury down to Ferrybridge and I've never felt such pain, my dog couldn't walk for 3 days, it's not for the under prepared, but short walks along the cove is lovely at sunset. Obviously world famous for fishing, great all year round when the wind is right, although avoid storms as those rogue waves are no joke, a few people get swept away most years when they ignore the warnings.. Also totally open to dogs all year round, just keep an eye on them, fishing line with hooks often get washed up, along with wood with nails, stick to the upper ridge and you will be away from the wash up zone. And have good etiquette with the anglers, dont let your dogs go running over, anglers often have bait knives, hooks and other sharp things in their area and bait will attract dogs, this wont go down well and puts your dog at serious risk, just be polite and pop them on a lead if recall isn't perfect. And for kids, in summer months you'll often see dogfish eggs washing up, quite interesting, if you find one with the contents moving, pop it back in the sea, let that baby shark live.

Very beautiful beach and the views are just mesmerising. Great to see that the beach is very clean and not a single litter could be found anywhere, kudos to the locals and tourist alike.

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Great for a day out with/without kids long walking trails and some that you can cycle aswell. The house is great with some great staff the gardens are well maintained to very high standards. Even the walk trails are trimmed and easy to access. Parking site is big enough and not really struggling to find parking. Will definitely come back. For some more walking maybe cycling.

Lovely gardens, perfect tome of year (February) to see them. Very busy, no admittance to the house as too popular. That was ok as the weather was terrific so glad to remain outside. Would like to see the cherry blossom one day.

Lovely day out for all the family (and any dogs). Would have been great to see the light show trails but visited during the daytime at the end of season - one for later this year. Well laid out and very accessible, the grounds offer plenty to see and explore - great to have multi use paths of varying distance on the adventure trails, not many properties seem to allow for cycling. The house itself was a delight, though not much appeared open (no bedrooms on show, for example). The Christmas decor added a real cosy feel to the art on show and warm, traditional wood panelling interiors. One for a summer visit again!

I liked the inside of the house and how much cool stuff that it contains inside it, The food there isn't that excellent though. It's a nice cafe though. You can buy Sausage rolls, Pasties, Sandwiches, cakes, drinks, ice cream and also wedges. The gardens are lovely to walk around and I would recommend this place for school trips as it's excellent to see an old house in the National Trust.

Really interesting National Trust property, with friendly, knowledgeable room guides. Loved hearing all the stories about the paintings. Lovely range of walks around the grounds and gorgeous gardens.

Venetian style house in Dorset! One of the most stunning National Trust properties, really unusual and had a great back story. Nice gardens around too. It's fascinating that much of it was built when the owner was in exile in Venice.

Stunning looking house, with it's Italianate architecture belonging to the Bankes family.Very interesting hearing the history of the house and the changes that were made. Vast collection of art and Egyptian artifacts.Lovely Japanese and formal gardens.Great to hear the stories told by the national trust volunteers.Stunning house, lovely gardens, tasty cafe, adventure park's for kids and lot more to see and do.Highly recommended.

Lovely historic property, part of the National Trust Collection. The house was built C17 by Ralph Bankes to a design by the architect Sir Roger Pratt.It is very opulent in places with one of the rooms, the Spanish room having walls hung with gilded leather.House was stunning, however on a personal level I just didn't connect with it. The gardens were a little parched when we visited and I had high expectations of the Japanese garden (which were not met).

Great place to step back in time. They have a good variety of walks which are very easy, and take you through various impressive indigenous and foreign vegetation. Some of the trees are really impressive, and the colours always impress.

Visiting to see the Christmas decorations, we were not disappointed. Had a brilliant time here, they had timed tickets to the house which saves you joining a long queue.Plenty of parking and good toilets. Cafe food was really good but it was busy, there are two stable blocks where you can sit down to have your food, the 2nd one is just under the arch and many people don’t know it’s there , we always sit here as you can normally get a table. Good options for food, even vegan kids meals 👍.The volunteers were amazing as always and happy to share the house information and secrets. The Christmas decorations were stunning.And of course there is a second hand bookstoreThose who follow me will also know I tried the scones 👍

I had a very enjoyable visit on a sunny afternoon. The grounds are spacious and include formal gardens, expansive lawns, woodlands, a large kitchen garden and a beautiful Japanese garden. The house is grand with exquisite furnishings including items from ancient Egypt and paintings and from Italy. Well worth a visit.

We visited for a second time. First time was during COVID. Second time was far better. I felt that I had more time to read about the house, speak to the volunteers and just generally take time to explore the property. All rooms were open (unlike our first visit) and it definitely made this trip a lot better. Being able to go upstairs to look at the bedrooms and leaky skylight was lovely. Maybe next time we visit NT will have fixed the skylight.When you've left the library and gone in to the next room (possibly a lounge) make sure you ask the volunteer about the small paintings hanging on the wall as you leave that room. Some interesting facts.Work was being carried out to clean and restore the chandelier at the time which was also good to watch. It looked very time consuming and luckily there was no Only Fools and Horses moment 😉.Make sure you visit the laundry area outside with all the different Irons.The gardens are lovely and there is a walk around the estate which is recommended.There was also work going on fitting a heat pump and lots of information about why this is taking place. This didn't affect the visit at all.

Beautiful house and grounds. Enjoy visiting each time we’re in Dorset. The gardens really are spectacular. Love checking out the kitchen garden and exploring what is new. Highly recommended.

A great place for a walk. The castle is very beautiful. We liked that it featured a children's room, a very detailed laundry, as well as a restored kitchen garden with installations of the main office, a recreation room, an apple room... the playground in that place is of high quality and very convenient combination with a kiosk and a lunch area.

An absolute delight. Lovely house and the gardens are well worth a visit. Very well kept and beautiful autumn colours, especially by the kitchen garden. Well stocked shop and very friendly and helpful staff in both the shop and cafe.

Beautiful stately home not too far from Bournemouth and Poole. The grounds are extensive and range from peaceful woodlands to zen like Japanese garden and the exquisite kitchen garden with accompanying glasshouses and play area for the kids. A couple of good cafes top it all off. We visited at the start of Autumn and got to experience the Autumn Trail. Dog friendly too,

We went here on a fairly wet and dreary day in February so the gardens weren't as enjoyable as they would be in the summer time, but the house was really amazing - beautiful marble staircases! A real highlight was seeing the keys to Corfe Castle, the history is fantastic.An interesting feature of the site is the milk vending machine in the car park - you can get fresh, local whole milk here! We gave it a go out of sheer novelty/curiosity and it was great.

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Had amazing long walk at this lovely beach which is half pebbles and half golden sand. Very clean beach and good facilities around such as toilets, food places, cafes & drink places etc. Deck chairs available on rent for the day. Nice to see lifeguards standby for any emergencies.Car parks near the beach and plenty of free parking further away. Good for all day fun as have plenty of entertainment and amusem*nt around.

Such a beautiful beach, very sandy and long to walk along. There's a section on the beach for dogs which makes it great for dog owners to let dogs play in the sea and sand. There's a wide range of things to do along the sea front including punch and Judy stand near the clock tower end. Such a amazing beach well maintained by the Dorset Council.

Great place for families, lots of shops, restaurants and a little fair for children to enjoy 😄. The water is nice and clean, loads of people in the water doing all sorts of activities. The water was really shallow when we was there. There is always something to do in the area.I would recommend this beach to anyone we enjoyed it and love it here.

Sandy beach with calm sea. Shallow water which is suitable for the children.There is a dog beach near to Alexandra Garden - you will see a lot of dogs running around!Your phone signal might be zero or very weak depending on your telephone provider.Great fireworks display on a Monday evening at 9pm during August.

5th November, firework night, the big wide sandy beach full to capacity, several thousands of people filling the promenade as well. A car parking nightmare tho, luckily we sorted that out the day before.Fireworks display set off from a very safe distance out in the bay, and people seemed very happy as they left after the show.

Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset. It is situated in what can be described as a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey. Having visited both Bournemouth and Poole over the years, I felt it was time to visit Weymouth and I was pleasantly surprised. Positioned halfway along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, it is a fascinating area. Transport around the area is regular and frequent and can highly recommend the Jurassic Coaster tour bus as a way of exploring the immediate area.The beaches were clean and family friendly and the local shops cater for all needs and requirements.A most enjoyable seven days.

Brilliant beach, big, lovely soft golden sand. Not overcrowded, even on a hot sunny day. Plenty of reasonable price parking nearby. Close to the town centre and amenities. I actually think it's much better than Bournemouth.

Lovely sandy beach, very clean and good facilities nearby (toilets, food & drink etc). Loungers and deck chairs can be rented for the day and lifeguards are on hand for any emergencies.Plenty of car parks near the beach but plenty of other (cheaper or free) parking further away if you don't mind a short walk.Half the beach is pebbly and the other half is an amazing golden sandy beach with loads attraction.Overall Weymouth is amazing and definitely come back with the family.

Wow what a stunning beach and beautiful views.Lots for the kids to do, rides on the beach, donkeys, Punch and Judy show, arcade and more rides, peddle boats.Lots of lovely places to eat ( cafes on the beach front ) fish and chips, pubs and lots of seafood restaurants.Nice shops to walk around as the beach is right near the town.Lots of B&Bs and pubs with rooms if you want to make a weekend of it.Best beach……….

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities close by. Lifeguards are on duty in case of emergency, and rentals of loungers and deck chairs are available for the day.Plenty of parking lots are close to the beach, but if you don't mind a little stroll, there are plenty of other (cheaper or free) parking lots farther away.There are pebbles on half of the beach and a gorgeous golden sandy beach with lots of attractions on the other half.

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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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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A good visit and a very knowledgeable guide.The Tour takes about an hour and it's not too pricey.Great views from the top.You may have to pay for parking, luckily for use the machine wasn't working so it was free 😁A good walk along the cliff top and around what's left of part of the quarry.Local cafe near by.

Great place to visit and lovely staf to give guided tours up the lighthouse, where there are amazing views.The gift shop does have some items that do not accurately portray this lighthouse, which needs correcting. Overall a great place to visit for a reasonable cost. Nicky was a great host and very informative.

It's a very lovely place, definitely worth visiting. The bus goes from there to mainland every hour so you've got plenty of time to check all the rocks and other views. 😁 Just remember, on a sunny day, take something to protect yourself from sunlight, as there's hardly any place that you can hide in the shadow.

It's a long drive out, the view was beautiful and the light houses a good photo op. But carpark unsurfaced and can imagine it gets mega busy in high season

Lovely popular area to wander around when the weather is fine. It is very exposed if the weather is inclement and windy. There is a tidal race around this part, so the waves are always crashing. You can tour the lighthouse, we didn't because the tours were full, but would on another visit.

Excellent stop off point to visit.The lighthouse is beautiful (we visited on a Friday when it was closed 😕) and we would have loved to go inside, check their website for details. Still plenty to see with Pulpit Rock, The Trinity House Obelisk and the gorgeous views out to sea.The coastal.path isn't wheelchair accessible or suitable for those who have difficulty on uneven ground but you can get to the lighthouse and cafe easily (although good, it was the tiniest takeaway cappuccino I've ever had 😒).It's safest to keep your dogs on their leads due to cliff edges and maybe wrap up as it's very windy, even on a sunny day.We filled our lungs with heady fresh air and really enjoyed our walk taking it all in.Highly recommend.

Stunning view, lovely atmosphereGrab a folding chair and sit on the edge, lovely breeze. Definitely worth the visit.Ample parking space starting with just £1 for 30 minutes and £2 for an hour.Very clean and beautiful place

Car park machine needs updating. It's is such a far getting a ticket. Anyway a wonderful beauty spot. You can climb the lighthouse and I would recommend it. Great history and photo opportunities..

Bracing walk along the edge with soul searching views out to sea and along the coastline. Drive to it was beautiful too.The car park and cafe is expensive though so take a flask and some nibbles.

Lovely place with great views. I especially liked it as the car park is right next door to it, and as I have mobility issues, this was great for me. The staff inside the lighthouse shop and the Lobster Pot across the road were really friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.

Gr8 place to visit a specially if it’s windy. Beautiful view of nature power from the lighthouse. Also lovely service from the staff. Definitely will be back here in future.

This is one of the must visit place, the view is mesmerizing and the route is just wow.

I really enjoyed it here, very wild and rugged spot. Beautiful skies and seas. Car park is right next to lighthouse, there is a good cafe. Worth visiting.

The island of Portland is a unique and picturesque setting for this famous little lighthouse set at the far end of the isle. The day we went it was foggy so with the horn sounding it felt eerie and atmospheric. Lighthouse was closed but carpark was spacious and toilets clean. Lovely for walks or birdwatching but the carpark is a little pricey and there isn't much else of interest on the island.

A good visit and a very knowledgeable guide.The Tour takes about an hour and it's not too pricey.Great views from the top.You may have to pay for parking, luckily for use the machine wasn't working so it was free 😁A good walk along the cliff top and around what's left of part of the quarry.Local cafe near by.

Lighthouse was closed for the week for maintenance so a little disappointing. The views are beautiful and it's always lovely being by the sea. There's a decent restaurant. The food is lovely and reasonably priced. Worth a visit for the views alone.

Amazing scenery, amble parking but the parking meters were not working and the app payment was annoying to use but reasonably priced. Minimal crowds because plenty of room for people to wander. Cafe looked good but pricy so we didn't use.

Lovely beautiful attraction & just the best location. Fantastic sea views, open air & historic building.Does have a great guided tour of the Bill with gift shop too

Brilliant views and a very great old light house at the end of the land in portland. Beautiful views. The spot has a beautiful cafeteria that has hot and cold food. The cafe has vegan options and great food. Scones with jam and cream and sweet cakes coastal trails go off in both directions if you fancy a walk. Parking is available at cost, but the views alone make it all worth it.

This is a lovely place to visit. The only issue was trying to purchase a parking ticket on the phone app (we did not have cash). There was absolutely no phone signal to do this! Instead, we went into the gift shop and spent money there! We had our lunch on the rocks and done some walking. It was a gorgeous August day.

Always love a trip here, especially in wild weather. Perhaps I should add that you need to be cautious and sensible, don't climb anywhere silly and be mindful in rough weather of large waves.We like the location, the view, the lighthouse and the cafe.

An interesting place to visit if you're interested in lighthouses past and present. Worth the climb to the top to see the interior and views from the top of the building. The tour guide was enthusiastic and informative about the building and use.

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Lots to do ,recommend the boat trips

Loved the boat trip & seeing all the other boats on the water.Disappointed with cleanliness of harbour where your expected to sit & eat outside.

Enjoyed a super afternoon and evening walking around the maritime harbour . The Christmas lights were beautiful. Well worth the visit

Poole has to be one of lives hidden treasures. The harbour is picturesque and always has a bustling friendly vibe. Plenty of restaurants and cafes to visit and a beautiful walk in both directions along the harbour.

Poole Harbour is a natural extension of the town of Poole. The Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour, was formed at the end of the Ice Age and is basically a flooded valley. With a fascinating collection of Bars and shops along its front and side streets, it also has regular boat trips to Brownsea Island and Swanage. There really is something for everybody and it doesn’t disappoint.There is also a multi story car park near the Harbour but be warned, it’s tight, not for the faint hearted and if you have a 4x4 I’d be very careful or try the short stay car parks instead. These tend to be busy but are only a short walk to a vibrant shopping centre.

Given 5 star for the memories. The harbour has had changes in recent years which I do not consider are to holiday makers benefit. Some sights have been marred, but for boaters it obviously better. I am still going this year as I love the place and surrounding area.

Masses to do and see, very interesting place. There's a Wetherspoons right on the Quay or lots of other places to eat.Also you can easily walk into town or take a boat trip from here.

Having had a great boat trip tound Poole harbour (beautiful), we were ready for a tasty lunch. We were so disappointed at the grubiness, shabby tables and chairs and unappetising food smells in nearly all the restaurants and pubs it was quite dispiriting. Also there were no obvious wc's and the tourist board office looked abandoned. Our saving grace was the Lord Nelson pub which was rather overwhelmed on a Monday lunchtime. However the basket fish and chips was beautifully and freshly cooked and delicious. We didn't see the today specials of crab sandwich or we would have been tempted. So come on Poole pull up your socks and ensure that area near the boat trip kiosks are brought up to scratch.

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