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Kids
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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Wheelchair friendly |
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Animal Farm
Adventure Park, Red Roan, Berrow, Somerset, TA8 2RW, Tel 01278 751628 www.animal-farm.co.uk |
Children will love the animals at this farm, monster playbarn on 3 levels, slides and trails, Outside action includes trampolines, zip slide, assault course, schools, playgroups, cafe plus cream teas. |
Ring for details
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| Wookey
Hole Caves & Paper Mill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Tel 01749 672243 www.wookey.co.uk |
Fascinating cave complex with guided tours. Plenty of other activities with Paper Mill, Victorian arcade, mirror maze, fairy garden. Great gift shop. Restaurant |
Not caves but rest of attractions accessible |
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Fleet
Air Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT, Tel 01935 842614 www.fleetairarm.com |
Excellent air museum for all the family with many historic aircraft, activities and museum. Events throughout the year. Restaurant, shop, educational facilities for schools. |
Yes |
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| The
Helicopter Museum, Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road,
Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8PP Tel 01934 635227. www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk |
Helicopters! All year award winning attraction with more than 70 aircraft. Adventure and picnic area. Helicopter rides. Coffee shop with hot meals. Gift shop School and group visits welcome. |
Yes - plus Braille guide for those with impaired sight. |
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| Mendip
Outdoor Pursuits, The Warehouse, Silver Street, Congresbury,
BS49 5EY, Tel 01934 834877 www.mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk |
Over 15 exhilarating outdoor activities for 8 to 80 year olds including: kayaking, climbing, caving, abseiling, open canoeing, archery, assault course, raft build and more. Situated among the beautiful Mendips lakes and gorges |
No |
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| Noahs
Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall,
Bristol, BS48 1PG Tel 01275 852606 www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk |
A truly wild day out with over 100 different types of animals including rhinos, giraffe, zebras, tapirs, ostriches, reptiles and monkeys. Daily events include the animal show, bottle feeding of the lambs, tractor rides and birds of prey display! |
Wheelchair-friendly. Good access, phone to book wheelchairs |
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| The
American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD, Tel 01225 460503 www.americanmuseum.org |
Discover the American way of life from colonial times, the joys and hardships of American children. Set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Regular events, Gift shop, tearoom, picnic area. Educational programme for schools. |
Yes but garden access restricted
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| HorseWorld,
Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QJ, Tel 01275 540173 www.horseworld.org.uk |
Have a great time at HorseWorld Visitor Centre - home to over thirty horses, donkeys and ponies, plus lots of other farmyard animals, play areas, tractor tours. School and educational visits, birthday parties. Shop. Tea Room. |
Yes |
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| Brunel's
ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road,
Bristol BS1 6TY. Tel: 0117 926 0680 www.ssgreatbritain.org |
Brunel’s ss Great Britain – step back in time on board the world’s first great ocean liner. Launched in 1843 to provide luxury travel to New York. Shop. School trips. Not to be missed. |
Excellent all-round access.
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| Haynes
International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22
7LH Tel 01963 440 804 www.haynesmotormuseum.com |
The UK 's largest exhibition of great cars from around the world in a living, working museum with over 400 cars & bikes. School visits. Kids activities. Adventure playground. Cafe and shop. |
Yes |
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Exmoor Falconry
& Animal Park, West Lynch Farm, Allerford, Nr.Porlock,
TA24 8HJ, Tel 01643 862816 www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk |
Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2006. A Falconry Centre in the Heart of Exmoor, with falconry days and hawk walks, fully organised activity breaks, bed and breakfast, clay pigeon shooting, and riding holidays. Gardens Tea room. |
Yes |
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West Somerset Railway,
The
Railway Station Minehead, TA24 5BG Tel 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk |
Independent Railway of the Year 2006. Steam Trains from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton to Minehead on 20 miles of track. Travel through the Quantock Hills before emerging onto the coast |
Yes with wheelchair access to most platforms and all trains |
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Brean Leisure
Park, Coast Road,
Brean Sands, Somerset, TA8 2QY, Tel 01278 751595 www.brean.com |
The South-West's largest fun park with over 30 rides & attractions, including Super Looper Roller Coaster, Canoe Run, Laser Quest, Pony Adventure, swimming pool, roundabouts, waltzers, dodgems. Indoor Entertainments. Restaurants. |
Yes |
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SeaQuarium,
Weston-Super-Mare, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 1BE, Tel01934 613361 www.seaquarium.co.uk |
Underwater tunnel with sharks & rays only inches away! Based on the beach & surrounded by 3 miles of sand, Also featuring Ray zone with open-top displays. Marine life from around the world & the Severn Estuary. Seaview tea room. |
Yes |
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Theatre Royal,
Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET Tel 01225 448844 www.theatreroyal.org.uk |
Plays, Pantomimes, Events for all the family throughout the year, including Young Peoples' Theatre. Educational programmes for schools including visits. You will be surprised how much we have for kids! |
Yes |
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The Fun Farm,
Priorswood, Taunton, TA2 8QJ Tel 01823 270289 www.thefunfarm.org |
The Fun Farm is temporarily closed because of a fire: please keep checking the website for re-opening times. |
Yes
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Bishops Palace and
Gardens, Wells, BA5 2PD Tel 01749 988111 www.bishopspalace.org.uk |
Lots to see and do in this splendid medieval Palace, home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years. 14 acres of gardens including the springs from which Wells is named. See the famous mute swans ring a bell for food! Restaurant. Regular special events: see the website. |
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Young Driver, Cribbs
Causeway, Bristol BS34 5DG Tel 0844 371 9010 www.youngdriver.eu |
Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this we started Young Driver! |
No |
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Young Driver,
Butlins, Minehead (selected days
only) Tel 0844 371 9010 www.youngdriver.eu |
Notch up years of potentially life-saving driving expertise and have the time of your life at our driver centres for 11- 17 year-olds. 1 in 5 new drivers crashes within 6 months of passing their test. To reduce this we started Young Driver! |
No |
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The Climbing Academy
Charlton Street, Bristol BS5 0FD Tel 0117 907 2956 www.theclimbingacademy.com |
Join Boulder Club! For rock climbers aged 8-16: start with a Taster session and progress up to our Squad, who compete at national level. It’s mentally and physically challenging and a great way to improve your climbing while making new friends. |
No |
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Westonbirt
The National Arboretum, Nr. Tetbury, GL8 8QS Tel 01666 880220 website |
Westonbirt's fantastic natural resources bring out the child in young and old alike: interactive trails, toddler play area, play zones, special family events & activities. Bird viewing room, education centre. Cafe, shop, school visits |
Yes |
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Go
Kart Racing at Castle Combe, Nr
Chippenham, Wilts, Tel 01249 783010 www.drivetechltd.co.uk |
Junior
Kart School, 10-15 year olds (min 4' 8"). 1st & 3rd
Sunday mornings. Expert tuition in 3 hour sessions. Cost £35.
Ideal for individuals and birthday parties. Pre-booking essential. |
No |
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19, New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL Tel 01225 446865 |
Following the trail of Sirius the dog, discover how astronomers and musicians William and Caroline Herschel lived in Georgian times, and what wonders they discovered! | No; but virtual tour on ground floor | ||||||
