South West Of England Attractions Information about attractions in the South West Of England including Badger Brewery, Chedworth Roman Villa, Cornish Mines and Engines, Cornwall's Crealy Adventure Theme Park, Cotswold Perfumery, Devon's Crealy Adventure Theme Park, Go Ape! Forest of Dean, Go Ape! Haldon Forest, Maer Mobile Challenge, Otterton Mill, Roman Baths, Stonehenge, The Jane Austen Centre, Tower Park Poole, Woodlands Leisure Park, Places to visit in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire. Wiltshire plus where to go and day out.
The Brewery Visitor Centre tells the story of Hall & Woodhouse through the ages and offers a unique insight into the workings of a brewery. The acclaimed design surroundings show the heritage of Hall & Woodhouse in a contemporary environment. Discover about the art of brewing with the opportunity to taste the malt, smell the hops, work the machinery, and drink the beer!
A day out at Cornwall's Crealy is maximum fun guaranteed. If you like thrill rides and aren't afraid of heights then we have some perfect choices for you. And let's hope you're not frightened of water! Hold on tight for the rollercoaster, slide through fast flowing water, and take a rapid drop to feel your heart in your mouth! You'll love our theme park rides, whether in the water or on dry land. Speed, water and heights can play a park in all our theme park rides, but there's plenty of less adrenalin-pumping activities if it's not for you!
The Company is based in a magnificent eighteenth century traditional stone building where oak beams and crooked floors are the norm. But behind this idyllic facade is in fact a thriving company that that has grown steadily over the past thirty years and now manufactures fragrances for some of the most famous perfume houses in the world
Crealy is the perfect all-weather destination with 3 huge indoor play areas. Scramble around the amazing Adventure Zone with 6 super slides, aerial walkways high overhead, climbing nets, ball pools and mazes with 2 floors to explore it’s a double helping of fun! Come nose to nose with the fluffiest pets. The cutest rabbits, guinea pigs, chicks and chipmunks, the barn is filled with furry friends. Explore the tree houses and the cutest deer to feed, plus Crealy's favourite roller coaster returns as Maximus!
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Forest of Dean, Mallards Pike Lake, Park End, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 4JP
Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor. We take one lush green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; a smattering of tree-top high wires and wind-in-your-face zip wires. And you’ll share up to three hours of fun and adventure going ape in the trees with friends and family.
Go Ape! Haldon Forest, Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XR
Take part in the Maer Mobile Challenge - an interactive smartphone nature trail for children. It can be played on the Maer Local Nature Reserve, located on Exmouth seafront in East Devon. This five acre grassland just behind the sand dunes is home to some weird and wonderful wildlife including six rather special species like the Clouded Yellow Butterfly, musical Grasshopper and luminous Puss Moth Caterpillar.
You’ll find the Maer along Queens Drive beside Exmouth Cricket Club, Exmouth, Devon. EX8 2AY
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon's loveliest valleys and just a mile from East Devon's world heritage Jurassic Coast, Otterton Mill is truly a haven. They celebrate the very best in local foods with our highly acclaimed cafe-restaurant, artisan bakery and devon food shop; exceptional works of art and west country crafts in our gallery and craft shop; ancient traditions with on-site milling; artisan skills with our hands-on baking and craft courses; and world-class entertainment with our live music events. All this and more in the idyllic setting of our historic working watermill and beautiful surrounding natural countryside.
Otterton Mill, Otterton, nr Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7HG
Britain's only hot springs, the Romans built the finest religious spa in northern Europe. This great temple and bathing complex still flows with natural hot water. The extensive remains and a Roman museum of international significance lie beneath the Pump Room and Abbey Church Yard in the centre of Bath. The Roman Baths and Temple complex at Aquae Sulis was one of the wonders of Roman Britain. This unique site is hidden under the streets of central Bath and needs exceptional visitor interpretation to do justice to this unique part of our heritage.They have created an unforgettable experience for all of our existing daytime and evening audiences and made the Roman Baths accessible and fascinating for new audiences.
The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath houses a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane’s experience in the city between 1801 and 1806 and the effect that living here had on her and her writing.Gay Street is the ideal location for the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, set between two of Bath’s architectural masterpieces, Queen Square and the Circus. Jane Austen actually lived in Gay Street (higher up the hill on the same side, at No.25) for some months in 1805.
Tower Park in Poole has something for everyone. With our indoor Splash Down water centre with exciting water rides, a 10 screen Empire cinema, bowling, bingo, fitness club, kids play area, amusement centre and plenty of places to eat, there is more than enough to entertain you.
Woodlands Family Theme Park Devon provides a whole day of variety for all ages. Incredible indoor centres, outdoor adventures, Zoo, Big Fun Farm, Falconry Centre and Wildlife Sanctuary - even more fun in one day! Set in beautiful countryside the 90 acre adventure park in Devon has 16 family rides, awesome indoor play centres with rides and cafes plus a wide range of family attractions in 10 themed play zones. Rainy days can be happy days in one of the UK's biggest indoor playcentres with multiple slides, towering netclimbs, adventure play and 3 rides. More indoor fun in two ball blasting arenas and a Mirror Maze. Small children’s attractions are in exclusive play zones, discover two soft play centres for tinies, Circus play drome and train.
