Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Treat yourself to a truly memorable culinary experience at one of the city's newest and largest restaurants, serving authentic and original Indian Cuisine in a modern setting.
A recently restored historic inn overlooking a large pond. The restaurant is renowned for its excellent food prepared from fresh ingredients and cooked to order.
Using some of the region's finest produce to create mouth-watering dishes, The Hole in the Wall prides itself on making almost everything on site including delicious home baked bread. The carefully created wine list comprises over 70 world class wines.
Sourcing produce from top of the range suppliers is very important here. The food is traditional English with a dash of international, classic favourites — they will, if they can, even create something which isn't on the menu to meet any special needs.
Loch Fyne — the home of the seafood restaurant with over 46 restaurants in the UK. Each place is very different but you are still assured of the same warm welcome and superb food.
Tucked away on Wharf Hill, The Black Boy is still faithful to its origins as a traditional local pub. They offer a good selection of home cooked favourites.
Fun Days Out
You can spend the day and experience the woodland railway, adventure land, play trails, heritage centre and toddler undercover play area.
Longleat - 20.2 Miles (32.3 KM)
Discover some of the world's most magnificent animals in this first safari park created outside Africa. Continue your adventure aboard the Safari boats for a sea lion escorted cruise. (Dogs are welcome in the grounds, but not at the attractions themselves)
Take a ghostly trip around the Roman city and hear about the spooky hauntings and phantom wanderings that have plagued the city. The fantastic guides will show you all the top supernatural hot spots in Bath and as the night progresses, the mysteries begin to unravel.
Water Park is a beautiful area of 140 lakes, set in 40 square miles of countryside offering parks, angling lakes, sailing clubs, campsites and much more.
Explore the Cotswolds in luxury with Pegasus Chauffeur Services! This reliable tour option allows visitors to see the sights at their own pace with a custom itinerary. Route and times can be altered as necessary and the traveller an enjoy a private excursion without the hindrance of a larger group.
Magic Land - 27.7 Miles (44.3 KM)
13,000 sq foot of indoor play area for the children to enjoy with a separate area for under 4's and an on-site café.
Big rides, little rides, massive play areas and beautiful gardens — this is a theme park for all the family. Over 50 different rides and attractions including the awesome Cobra family rollercoaster.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
A circular route beginning and ending at the Iron Age Hill. Ride through the pretty villages and up through the Broughton Downs, admiring the beautiful landscape.
At 19 miles, this hilly route is a great cycle ride and a 6 hour walk for those up for the challenge. Frome has more listed buildings than any other in Somerset and is the perfect end point to this beautiful route.
Wessex Ridgeway - 27.1 Miles (43.4 KM)
Starting at Ashcombe on the Dorset/Wiltshire border, the Dorset section of this 63 mile route meanders across chalk downland and river valleys, and over ancient hill forts.
Golf & Sports
The club is open 7 days a week for trial flights over the countryside which can count towards your full pilot licence. Flying in a 2 or 4 seat light aircraft.
With a multitude of jumps and tuition available, it's never been easier to book your skydiving experience. The School is located on the airfield so it won't be long before you're freefalling from the plane.
Pippin Equestrian is a family run centre set in 30 acres on the edge of Gillingham. All abilities are welcome, and the high standard of facilities, instructors and horses allow them to cater for everyone from a competition rider to a beginner.
Lodden fishing lakes - 27.3 Miles (43.7 KM)
The two lakes are surrounded with reeds, and both contain large fish, weighing up to 20lb. You'll be fishing for carp, tench, roach, bream and pike. The lakes are open all year and night fishing is possible.
The Rapids - 27.7 Miles (44.3 KM)
Three pools including 75 metre flume, water cannons, bubble seats, tipping bucket pirate ship promise lots of fun. Archie's World adventure play area is for the younger ones.
Luxurious atmosphere and breathtaking views can be found at the Kendleshire Golf Club! This amazing facility offers a superb golfing experience with challenge levels suitable for everyone from beginner up. Happy couples can also plan a wedding with the Kendleshire wedding team. The golf club hosts events, holiday parties and much more!
With a spacious 160 acres of breathtaking country side, the Stockwood Vale golf club offers the perfect combination of fresh air and sport. Grass tees are used all year long. The grounds also feature the golf club with private dining rooms that overlook the course. Enjoy a delicious meal made using locally grown ingredients after an invigorating day on the green!
Nature Reserves
The Westonbirt National Arboretum in Gloucestershire provides idyllic landscape for a peaceful day of fresh air and nature. This historic area features Victorian influences and an enormous collection of healthy trees and shrubs overseen by the Forestry Commission. The grounds nurture over 2,500 tree species and a total of 16,000 individuals that have been brought in from Chile, Japan, North America, China and Britain.
A beautiful woodland which is at its best in Spring with bluebells and primroses carpeting the ground. Keep an eye out for turtle doves, dormice, fallow deer and badgers.
Gardens & Woodlands
Here there is space to run and play with beautiful parkland and a waterfall to enjoy. Kids love coming here time after time is because its home to one of the best adventure playgrounds in the country.
The park has a visitor centre that houses countryside displays and a café. There are also exciting adventure playgrounds for toddlers and older children, including an aerial runaway.
This is a family run children's farm with all the character of a traditional farm but in a safe, secure, friendly environment. An exciting day out for everyone.
Prior park is a beautiful 18th century landscaped garden, created by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ralph Allen with advice from the poet Alexander Pope and Capability Brown. Interesting features include the Palladian bridge, three lakes and the recently restored summerhouse.
Escape from the hectic atmosphere of modern civilisation and immerse yourself in the serene landscape of the Cerney House Gardens. This lush space features vibrant blossoms and deep green hues that will enchant the mind and the eyes. Observe local wildlife and tranquil woodland while exploring 40 acres of gorgeous parkland.
Organic and sustainable principals have made Highgrove Gardens a beautiful place that is as self sufficient as it possibly can be. Explore peaceful wildflower meadows in two main areas: Highgrove and Transylvania. Individual and group tours are available as well as Champagne Tea tours. Book a garden tour now and buy one as a gift for a friend!
Barnsley House Garden, over 4.5 acres surrounding a 17th century manor house with stunning knot gardens, formal lawns and two summer houses offering a pleasant place to sit and relax.
Walk through the tranquil countryside of this 700 acre woodland garden till your heart is content. Don't miss the panoramic views from the top of the cliff.
Local Attractions
Improve your skills on the ice by spending the afternoon at Southampton ice skating! This cool local attraction offers fun and excitement for the whole family. Each session runs 45 minutes. Lockers can be rented on-site and refreshments are available so you can relax after completing a session on the ice!
Showing a full programme of up to date films (check website for times). Free and disabled parking available and the centre is wheelchair friendly.
Pick a Pot and Paint offers a fun way to spend an afternoon. Visitors can stop by and choose a ceramic piece from a huge collection of pre-made items found in the Pick a Pot shop. The item can be taken to the sketch studio to begin work on a unique design. The guest can select colours and paint while the shop glazes and fires the piece then arranges delivery afterward.
In a rural and beautiful setting redundant farm buildings have been converted to create studios for teaching stone and wood carving, wood engraving, bronze carving, mould making, painting, drawing, ceramics, willow and wire sculpture and many other art forms.
In 1991, the Abbey Home Farm switched from conventional production to organic. The 650 hectare property offers seasonal tours and trailer rides. Visitors can also explore walking trails and a 6 miles circular walk which is canine-friendly. Browse the charming organic farm shop and stop by the on-site cafe for a meal with relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
Bowlplex - 28.8 Miles (46.1 KM)
Get your game on at the Bowlplex! This indoor attraction offers a completely unique environment to test your skills with a bowling ball. The facility offers everything a person could need to have a good time, including the Bowlplex grill, the Sega prize zone and activities for groups and parties.
This theatre presents a wide range of work, from stand-up comedy to children's theatre as well as music, dance and classical plays.
Situated in the heart of the historic city of Winchester, a fully enclosed mall consisting of many of your favourite high street shops.
Historical & Heritage Sites
An Elizabethan house built 1582 and enlarged in the mid 19th century to contain a second collection of art. There are also formal gardens with herbaceous borders, lily pool, rose garden and rare stone bath house.
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world. Salisbury is unique amongst medieval English cathedrals: it was built within one century with no substantial later additions. The building itself is remarkable, a testimony to the faith and practical skills of those who erected it.
You are invited to hop on board the famous GWR locomotives and explore hands on the ways of this beautifully restored railway. Learn about the extraordinary people whose stories are embedded in the history of these fascinating trains, from their original conception, to their build and subsequent journeys. Visitors are also told of the life of the maverick genius that was Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who created the GWR.
A spectacular series of diverse and authentically furnished rooms trace the American way of life from Colonial times to the 19th century. The American Heritage Exhibition gives an insight into the early pioneers, the people of the wild west, native Americans and the Civil War.
A truly fascinating place to visit, the Roman Baths are below street level and the Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level. Today, the main Roman bath is a pool lined with 45 sheets of lead and filled with hot spa water. It once stood in a barrel-vaulted hall 40 metres high.
Chavenage: a classic Elizabethan manor house with beautiful stained glass, wonderful tapestries and a fascinating history. Cromwell stayed here; the D-Day landings were plotted here; ghosts have been seen here! Chavenage is a family home, but is opened to the public on certain days throughout the summer, and to private groups by appointment. Please check dates before visiting.
Situated in the former Magistrates Court and Police Station in the heart of the town, this museum offers visitors an interesting insight into the history of the local police. Explore exhibitions, displays and artefacts that explain and entertain.
Don't just ride a train, go on and adventure with the Avon Valley Railway! This nostalgic experience offers fun and excitement for the entire family. Climb aboard a real, functioning steam train. A buffet is available as well as other amenities so visitors can relax and enjoy every step of the journey.
Explore the Corinium Museum and learn more about history and the people who lived it. This facility contains an enormous collection consisting of more than 60,000 objects. Many broad categories are covered, including social history, archaeology, prints and photographs. Each item relates to the Cotswold District. Travellers can also stop by the museum shop to find many unique trinkets and gifts.
Everyone is invited to experience the spiritual beauty of the Parish of Cirencester. This fascinating landmark is open to worshippers and travellers alike. Services and events are still held at the church. The attraction is partnered with the Corner Stone book and coffee shop so travellers can enjoy a relaxing break with Christian books, gifts and more.
