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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Versailles to London?
The direct drive from Versailles to London is 291 mi (469 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 44 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Versailles to London, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Canterbury, Hastings, Southend-on-Sea, Amiens, Maidstone, Dover, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Rye, and Royal Tunbridge Wells, as well as top places to visit like Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis and Parc Asterix, or the ever-popular Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie.
The top cities between Versailles and London are Canterbury, Hastings, Southend-on-Sea, Amiens, Maidstone, Dover, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Rye, and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Canterbury is the most popular city on the route. It's 5 hours from Versailles and 1 hour from London.
Amiens, a city in northern France, is divided by the Somme river and boasts the stunning Gothic Amiens Cathedral and medieval belfry. The Quartier St.-Leu offers charming narrow streets lined with shops and cafes. The city's canals are adorned with floating market gardens known as "hortillonnages.
55% as popular as Canterbury
9 minutes off the main route, 32% of way to London
Calais is a bustling port city located in the Pas-de-Calais department, serving as its subprefecture. Despite being the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, it's interesting to note that Arras is actually the department's prefecture. The city itself has a population of 67,544, while the urban area boasts 144,625 residents. Calais is also where the Channel Tunnel connects France and Britain.
23% as popular as Canterbury
35 minutes off the main route, 46% of way to London
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Boulogne-sur-Mer, located on the north coast of France, is a city renowned for its major fishing port and rich history. The fortified old town features attractions such as Notre-Dame Basilica with its ornate crypt and the 12th-century belfry that was once part of a Norman-era castle. The Castle Museum showcases ancient Egyptian and Greek artifacts within a 13th-century chateau.
37% as popular as Canterbury
5 minutes off the main route, 50% of way to London
Rye is a town situated in East Sussex, England, close to the coast. The area boasts an old-world charm with cobbled streets like Mermaid Street featuring medieval structures made from half-timbered materials. Lamb House, constructed of red brick, was once owned by renowned writer Henry James. Norman St. Mary's Church dominates the town and dates back to the 11th century.
34% as popular as Canterbury
27 minutes off the main route, 70% of way to London
Hastings is a coastal town in southeastern England that gained fame for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, fought on a nearby field where the now-standing Battle Abbey is located. Tourists can visit the ruins of Hastings Castle, which was once occupied by William the Conqueror and overlooks the English Channel. The maritime history of the area is documented at both Hastings Fishermen’s Museum and Shipwreck Museum, located along Stade beach's shingle seafront.
67% as popular as Canterbury
40 minutes off the main route, 71% of way to London
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Dover, a coastal town in Kent, England, is a significant port for ferries to Calais, France. The medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and contains the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. Symbolizing Britain's proximity to continental Europe, the iconic White Cliffs of Dover stand as historic safeguards. Despite being a bustling port town with occasional transit-related issues making headlines, it offers a stretch of beach on the Esplanade and invigorating seafront walks.
80% as popular as Canterbury
32 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to London
Canterbury, a city located in southeastern England, is renowned for its significance as a pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages. The medieval center of the city is surrounded by ancient walls that were initially built by the Romans and consist of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. One of the most notable attractions in Canterbury is its beautiful cathedral, founded in 597 A.D., which serves as the headquarters for both the Church of England and Anglican Communion.
Most popular city on this route
35 minutes off the main route, 77% of way to London
Maidstone, the largest town in Kent, England, is steeped in historical significance and located just 32 miles east-south-east of London. The charming town is situated along the River Medway, connecting it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Visitors can explore the local market buildings which are filled with unique crafts and independent shops, exuding a quaint old-town atmosphere.
52% as popular as Canterbury
6 minutes off the main route, 79% of way to London
Royal Tunbridge Wells, located in Kent, England, is a charming town just 30 miles southeast of central London. Situated near the border with East Sussex on the northern edge of the High Weald, it boasts unique sandstone formations such as the impressive High Rocks. The area offers a delightful market experience on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Pantiles, featuring locally made goods and seasonal produce.
33% as popular as Canterbury
24 minutes off the main route, 79% of way to London
Southend-on-Sea is a borough in southeastern Essex, England that doubles as a resort town located on the Thames Estuary. It boasts of several attractions such as Adventure Island, an amusement park with thrilling fairground rides and water slides for visitors. The area's coastline offers breathtaking views best seen through the century-old funicular Cliff Lift or by taking a leisurely stroll along the long Southend Pier where visitors can explore its museum at the shore end.
65% as popular as Canterbury
41 minutes off the main route, 80% of way to London
Best stops along Versailles to London drive
The top stops along the way from Versailles to London (with short detours) are Parc Asterix, Nausicaa Centre National De La Mer, and Adventure Island. Other popular stops include Hastings Old Town, Tulleys Farm, and LeShuttle Freight.
The City of Science and Industry is a vast science museum with attractions such as an IMAX theatre and a planetarium. It's perfect for families who want to learn more about science. The green spaces around the museum are also great for walking or playing.
I would highly recommend anyone who likes science and technology. There is always a lot to see and many workshops for kids to get their hands on different tools and to get to know the source of information visually better then reading it only in books.
Very good place to spend with your kids or with your friends. It’s also the right place if you like astrology 😃😃
Enjoy all you can ✌️
sarah elhouch — Google review
Looks a bit like Aperture Science from Portal :)
There are many different little exhibitions there it's good for both adults and kids. I think it's a cool place to go and spend some time, you never know what you are going to experience. Today there were robo dogs from Boston Dynamics there which made my day and the band playing on the escalators was unexpected fun too .
Eva Praskova — Google review
Une grande musée a visiter. Adaptée aux enfants, un billet tous compris pour toutes les visites : espaces enfants, collections permanentes, y conclu certaines espaces visites auxiliaires. Un billet pour toute la journée, possible de sortir et re-entrer. Les collections se divise en plusieurs parties : les mathématiques, les robots, les astronomies etc.
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A great museum to visit. Suitable for children, an all-inclusive ticket for all visits: children's areas, permanent collections, including certain auxiliary visiting areas. A ticket for the whole day, possible to exit and re-enter. The collections are divided into several parts: mathematics, robots, astronomy, etc.
Cyanopsie DE TREIZE — Google review
The center is a great place to visit and I was fortunate to have attended a scientific conference at the museum. Unfortunately, I was too busy to explore the museum as much as I would have liked. The staff are very friendly and helpful and for security reasons you need to have your bags checked on entrance, but it was very quick compared to airport security.
David Brayford — Google review
Fascinating
We were welcome in a very nice atmosphere and we took a tour inside the building. We have seen the the simulators especially the food cooking 🍳 and the food environment. The smelling simulators were wonderful. The table and pots and everything was very inspiring.
We also visited the working place of the labour, where they guide people to the suitable careers. The TVET which is vocational training.
Muath Sabha — Google review
If you love science if you like to have more info about the real world the real industrial sector the plus and minus about energies and industries ..all you want to know is here at la Cite des Sciences. For kids and Adults a place full of info in a visual full of attractions. A place to visit you will enjoy a full day with your kids.
George Sammia (YO SAMM) — Google review
Nous avons passé un formidable journée à la Cité des enfants, à l’aquarium et la bibliothèque (les deux avec l’accès gratuit). L’animation scientifique sur les troues noires était super intéressante, il y a toujours les nouveautés. La bibliothèque est riche, spacieuse, conviviale. Beaucoup de choix pour les curieux et intéressés à la vie qui progresse.
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We had a wonderful day at the Cité des enfants, the aquarium and the library (both with free access). The scientific animation on black holes was super interesting, there are always new things. The library is rich, spacious, friendly. Lots of choice for those curious and interested in life as it progresses.
Nadya Ferrah — Google review
With our Paris Museum pass, we stopped by the Science museum. We didn’t have a lot of time to spend there, so we actually didn’t see much unfortunately. One thing to checkout for sure is the Planetarium. It was an amazing experience but beware it’s only in French but my partner who doesn’t speak French, still enjoyed it a lot. Also, because we didn’t have attributed tickets for the experience, we got seats separated.
Amanda — Google review
If you enjoy Science this must be a cool place to visit, great set of modern buildings
MANUEL ANDRES RUBIANO MARTIN — Google review
It’s probably one of the most impressive places for me in Paris. Almost everything is interactive here, you can simply see how things work, for example: there is a section of sound where you can learn about noise insulation or create your musical instrument. Or you can compare cars with various types of fuel in various conditions. Or you can try to create your virtual plane. All that - on the special screens. The sections with robots is also good. And the planetarium story is also amazing.
There is also a territory outside with a submarine.
If you have a museum pass, you need to ask for a free ticket in the ticket office, as well as a separate one for the submarine.
Darya Dyachkova — Google review
Horrendous experience. From trying to find the convoluted entrance to the parking lot in a dubious part of town, to the rude and incompetant staff to the broken, ageing exhibits--I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. We went straight to the information desk on arrival and asked how to buy tickets to the submarine and the planetarium. He motioned to the automatic ticket machines and said to buy a ticket to the expositions, which we did. On arrival at the submarine, the rude woman there told us that our ticket didn't work there. We eventually figured out that you have to line up for half an hour to get a créneau for almost every exhibition. By the time we found the entrance to the planetarium exhibit, it was 13h09 for our 13:00 1-hour time slot. The rude women said we were too late and to go line up (in the half-hour ticket line) again to get a créneau for 14h. There was no one there, and the digital sign said there were 148 places available in the planetarium. I asked how long it took to go through the exhibition, and she said about half an hour. I said that with our toddler, we move through exhibits faster than the average as we don't stop to read everything, so we didn't mind if we had a shorter timeslot. She was unmoved. We lined up for half an hour again to be told that there were no places left for 14:00. The whole place is old, broken and falling apart. The staff are rude. It is mismanaged and filthy. It should be condemned. We left without seeing the planetarium. We will never be back.
Jennifer & Laurent — Google review
It's my second visit, visited once as a teenager and loved the place. Visited now as an adult, the place does feel more appropriate for a younger audience but adults can still enjoy it.
It's a must visit for families!
The price is very good considering the number of exhibitions you get access to (several exhibitions + planetarium + aquarium + submarine visit), you would need a full day to visit everything, check the planetarium schedule before going to plan on being there for the shows you're interested in.
I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the number of exhibitions with issues (computers out of service and displaying errors), the place needs some renovation, but it's still worth visiting especially with kids
Mariejoe Chahine — Google review
This is a really fun place for kids and I'm very glad we decided to make a trip here during our visit to Paris for my daughter's recital. There's lots of interactive and ingenious exhibits to play with that really illustrate a broad range of scientific concepts. The live butterfly room was a hit with the kids, and pretty much everything was. You definitely need a bit of stamina to walk around and stand while your kids have a blast, but it's worth it for the munchkins.
James Mielke — Google review
If you're looking for some fun activities, you should definitely check out the City of Science. They've got a huge mirror moon, a thrilling slide, and great picnic spots right by the river. And that's just outside! Inside, you'll find a free storage area, tons of cool things to see, like an aquarium and robots, and even a cafeteria, fast food joint, and souvenir shop. The place is super well-organized and the activities are totally unique. It's definitely worth a visit!
La Paz Medina — Google review
This museum is a real gem in Paris. The exhibition “la ville de demain” is what drew us there and we’re so pleased to have visited. This museum has it all so that adults and kids keep engaged with the exhibits (highly interactive!) and have chances for rest (note the lounge chairs!) and food. It was clean, not too busy and we could check our winter coats and bags for free. A great spot to spend sone family time learning. Merci Cité des Sciences…!
Laura McGahey — Google review
Awesome science center, with spaces for small kids, teens and adults as well. There might be lines during the weekend (10/15 min max) but it's well organized. Very close to the subway. There is a restaurant with good options, a submarine and a 360 movie theater. Highly recommend.
jeanmichel molenaar — Google review
We try to check out the science museums in each city we visit (if it doesn't seem to kiddy-ish) because my husband is a big kid at heart. We arrived on a Wednesday a little before 1:30. This is when all the school kids were arriving. Luckily, we didn't really run into them because they weren't really at the exhibits. I guess they may have separate activity rooms for school trips.
This science museum was pretty fun. I learned a few things and there were a good amount of interactive exhibits, including one social experiment, which I won't spoil for you. We spent about two hours there and pretty much explored the whole museum.
Tip - the museum is a part of the Museum Pass. It's not quite in the city centre but only takes a quick 20-30 minute metro ride.
Melanie Tam — Google review
Badly organized and outdated - innovations of the 70s and 80s. Seriously?
Half of the museum is closed for “renovation” - in fact just closed. Not much to do. Not recommended.
It is optimized for some cooking classes that take 70% of the museum space on the main 1st floor.
Not recommended. Also not cheap.
Alexey Krivitsky — Google review
This museum has an amazing kids club for smaller and older kids. Our small kids loved it, particularly the pretend construction site area and watching them play really makes you realize what kind of people they are. They also loved the mood rooms, the ball track, the ship and water play. We actually booked two sessions because they could not get enough :-).
Jeannette Dietrich — Google review
We took our kids over there, we paid to get into the 5 to 12 years old section. The place is showing its age, the games and learning are really outdated. There was a school outing, so the place was literally mobbed, but again the main problem is how outdated, the toys, games and features are. Probably the place hasn’t been renovated in years and years.
We also went to the planetarium and unfortunately our show was about the international space station, Peter, the horrible show that doesn’t show the space for the stars. Just an inside look at the station, the kids were highly disappointed. The highlight of our trip was the visit to the submarine, it’s really impressive to see paragraph that again the government should invest some money in renovating that place, it’s showing its age badly. I’ve been there 30 years ago, and nothing changed.
The Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis is a grand Gothic cathedral that was constructed on the tomb of St Denis, an alleged first bishop of Paris who was executed by Roman priests in the 3rd century. It served as a royal necropolis and is the final resting place for almost all French kings and queens from Dagobert to Louis XVIII, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The basilica boasts ornate 12th-century stained-glass windows and 70 reclining statues.
This beautiful, historical cathedral is not in a great area. Don't linger after leaving the church! Things have not gone well for this area since the monarchy was abolished! I went by myself and was told by every person I came into contact with to be cautious, and these were the locals.
Thomas Sandifer — Google review
It is one of the great historical place in Paris. Inside the church contains with many kings and queens of France such Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette and Catherine de Medici. And it’s stunning with stained glasses.
Pom White — Google review
Magnificent!!! Lucky enough to witness the magic of sunlight passing through the Gothic stained glass windows!!! Impressive architecture!!! Touching funerary monuments of French monarchs.
Fabiana C. — Google review
Amazing Basilica to visit with so much history. An easy and fun spot to visit outside of Paris. The tombs of the French royalty were incredibly beautiful and interesting to see.
Rick Scadlock — Google review
It is one of the greatest cathedrals in the Paris area. Its gorgeous stained glass and the graves of the french monarchy make you feel the history around you. This place has the capability to resize the proportion of human beings.
It definitely worth a visit and it is easy to reach from downtown with the Paris Métro Line 13.
Folco Giomi — Google review
Incredible stain glass windows! The quality, colors, and condition of these windows is amazing! This cathedral is in a bit of an out of the way neighborhood where tourists are not likely to come across it easily, but it is certainly worth the trek.
P.S. Very interesting wall-stabilization project in progress. Massive braces on the exterior of the building.
Ann Telma — Google review
This basilica cathedral which also the French Monarch necropolis of the Kings of French and the last shelter of 43 kings and 32 queens from the 9th-19th century. It’s very rare gem and underrated like no others
I had a chance to visit this beautiful Basilica Cathedral which riches with the historical knowledge about French monarchy.
The basilica itself the Catholic Church which build in 18th century during gothic style that era, Great sculptures with details of the massive dome, mozaic glasses of the windows.
It’s a really nice opportunity to learn about the history of France monarchy during the French Revolution war in 18th century which if you visit the museum underneath you are also can see the tombstones of the kings and the monarchy people since the 1st history of France, like Louis XVI and even Marie Antoinette, that after she was executed during that era.
Just reading the caption and hearing the audio guide makes me goosebumps to imagine the real stories.
After that I suggest you to also pay a visit Musée d’art et d’histoire Paul Eluard which is also has a big part of history especially in Saint Denis district which is located just a few meters away.
I visited just yesterday during the Easter Day and after heavy rain so I’m quite lucky it’s not really crowded with people.
Putri Dumadi — Google review
If you have read Ken Follett this church is a must.
The colourful windows simply outstanding
Carlo Pelganta — Google review
Beautiful Cathedral, unside are the tombs of the members of the Royal families. It was interesting to wander around and find so many historical known names. Don't miss this place.
Lorraina Bankovi? — Google review
The necropolis for all but four monarchs of France since the 10th century. Most notable are the Sun King Louis XIV (builder of the Versailles Palace), Henry II and his queen Catherine de’Medici, and of course the infamous Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette.
With all the monarchs buried here, the proprietors/overseers of this burial monument needs a better job of identifying who’s who in what’s what grave🫤🫤🫤. Some signs are missing, others are misleading. I can’t even find Louis XIV (Louis le Grand)!!! — Hence the 4🌟 rating)
It’s a typical gothic architecture for the Middle Ages. But it’s not a stand out for the design in its day. There’s the usual stained glass windows with all kings of depictions, including Royal images, but it’s purpose was to illuminate the massive interior. Like any medieval cathedral, it serves its intended purpose for the display of piety of monarchs who claimed divine rights of kings(?!*#).
It’s known for its crypt for the Bourbon Dynasty and archeological digs of stone coffins and other burial artifacts. For the modern visitor, this is a place to cool down from the Parisian sun, which can blistering especially in the summer.
A V (globetrotter) — Google review
Niet heel bijzondere Gotische Kathedraal . (XI / XII eeuw ).Wel de kerk waar alle Franse koningen ooit zijn begraven .En waar de abt Suger begonnen is met Gothisch bouwen. Glas in lood is erg mooi en deels origineel.
Linkertoren verzakt en wordt gesteund Er zijn plannen om die weer op te bouwen Restauratie is bezig ( juni 2023 ) al merk je daar binnen weinig van . Teleurstellend meeste borden alleen in het Frans ,spaarzaam Engels. Wel positief Nederlandstalige folder . Crypte, Koor en
konings beelden betaald 2023 € 9,50 rest kerk gratis . WC aanwezig rechts buiten koor gratis achter betaalde deel. Metrostation op 5 min. En bus .
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Not very special Gothic Cathedral. (XI / XII century). Well, the church where all French kings were once buried. And where the abbot Suger started Gothic building. Stained glass is very beautiful and partly original.
Left tower is sinking and is being supported There are plans to rebuild it Restoration is in progress ( June 2023 ) although you will not notice much of it inside . Disappointingly most signs only in French ,sparing English. A positive Dutch folder. Crypt, Choir and
king statues paid 2023 € 9,50 rest church free. WC present right outside choir free behind paid part. Metro station at 5 min. And bus .
Marcel Huijboom — Google review
Very underrated cathedral with a ton of history (first gothic cathedral, French kings, Abelard). It's free to go in - tickets are just to get into the necropolis part/where the kings of france are buried. The neighborhood is not a problem if you go during the day and use the close metro stop.
Emily Doyle — Google review
Dead kings and queens? ✅ Hearts in glass jars? ✅ Late Roman / Early medieval crypt? ✅ This Basilica has it all! Beautiful building with the most impressive collection of funerary monuments I have seen in France. There is an audio tour, but the graves and monuments, from Clovis I to Louis XIV, are also well marked with informative interpretation signs, mostly in French. This is hands down my favorite, and unquestionably the most bizarre, Parisian religious monument.
Ethan A — Google review
The amazing Saint-Denis Cathedral is well worth the suburban detour when visiting France’s capital city. The cathedral is an architectural icon as the first significant abbey church in gothic style. It has an important historical and religious role as the resting place of most of the French kings since the seventh century. Visiting the tombs is quite the experience. We had a duo-ticket to also visit the Panthéon on the other side of the river.
Siegfried B — Google review
Absolutely stunning. The light coming through the colored windows make such a magical atmosphere there.
There are some entry fees for different types of tours, but the basic part of the church is free of charge.
Samuel Antonov — Google review
Wow! Walking inside it's very impressive - stained glass, limestone columns and folks doing mass and real ceremonies.
But doing the tour for 9,50€ was just fabulous! Delving into the tombs of old French kings & queens was both an adventure and a very real and humanizing experience.
It wasn't too busy on my visit (mid-morning) and there was plenty of space to get great photos, clear of other people.
I'll be raving about this one for years and so will you too!!
There's a ramp at the entry for full wheeled access, an audio-trail, lots of pamphlets and other info available
Mick Davis (Mickaroo) — Google review
The basilica is gorgeous as outside as well as inside. Visited crypt of french kings and queens in the middle of august. There was not a lot people and only one group of tourist. (Thursday) Ticket price is adequate for visit. This is really amazing place of history. So lot of detalis and stories on the tombs of departed nobles. The basilica offers two history lessons - architecture and monarchy of France.
Eduards Vinniks — Google review
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The theme park Astérix Park is located in France and is dedicated to the stories of Asterix. It features family-friendly rides, shows, and costumed comic book characters.
Parc Astérix is one of the most famous park in France, everybody knows Astérix and Obelix The characters of the comic strip of the same name, What a pleasure to enter their universe and discover a park for young and more especially at this end-of-year period when the magic of Christmas continues with the shows, the Christmas markets, the enchanting setting and especially the end-of-day fireworks to fill our eyes even more. We were delighted and amazed at that day.
Sylvia Limea — Google review
Fairly compact park, so 4 year old can walk. Though letting people get some stroller like devices could be beneficial. Some rides do not mention height at the entrance, so check your paper map of the park to avoid waiting in line for no reason.
This paper is the ONLY source of height requirements for kids accompanied by adults. I think approx 2/3 of rides can be done by persons above 1m height. 3 year old boy enjoyed all the rides. Water rides usually makes you wet in this park, except one big water rubber tire ride.
Public Holiday early June had 1 hour waiting lines for the most popular ride, few had more than 20-40 minutes. You can pay extra to enter at the exit lanes. Plenty of WC, no lineups.
App is in English and useful to know lineup times, everything else about this park is in French. App does not show height requirements, also web does not, except sometimes for adults.
Hotel bookings give you 30 min early access to 3 rides, only 1 of these are available for persons at 1m height - none below this height.
Though along a Paris toll road, you do not need to pay toll to access the park if coming from nearby onramp suggested by Google maps.
Jan Olsen — Google review
Excellent park for thrill seekers! Lots of roller-coasters and otherwise sensational rides. The Roman VS Gallois show is also a must see! The food is well priced, as are the fast pass tickets. I definitely recommend this park!!
Keely Karsenty — Google review
Nice amusement park! 🎢🎡🎠 Lots of attractions for kids and thrill seekers! Coming around Christmas was great! Queues were not too long but can imagine on a sunny day you spend most of the time waiting. The theaters and shows were great.
Alexander — Google review
Absolutely amazing, loved it so much. The best amusement park I've ever been to. The rides were very fast and wild, but safe of course. Highly recommend to anyone. Its better to come by private vehicle if you can. There is no direct bus or train to the park. Usually you could take RER B and get off at the airport and find the Park Asterix bus and proceed from there. RER B was not working on the day we left, so we had to resort to taking the direct airport bus, which was packed and overflowing with people. So just keep that in mind.
Sadesh Abeysinghe — Google review
Lovely Parc for all ages. Everything is easily and quickly reachable and there are rides for all ages and for all appetites from thrill seekers to young children. The entertainment shows and excellent and give some people a welcome sit down in between bouts of rides!
Ian Thomas — Google review
wonderful experience. I just wish I could stay longer. I just didn't have enough .I want to go again .everything was entertaining. no dull moment. food was good bit pricey but affordable. rides were super fun and all the praids and show every here and there .I so love Egypt and the act and dance music was thrilling .
Maryam Bhatti — Google review
Amazing
For all ages
If you have kids under 12 years old, book the tickets from website will be free, but I don’t know This is permanent or seasonal
Mohammad Alsarraf — Google review
The parc itself is ok, and would have been a 4/5 if it hadn’t been for the multiple rides that broke down (multiple times) during our visit, including one while we were on it. Parking was also a bit disorganized, with employees taking payment upon entering using a paper ticket. And even though it was very busy, at least half of the concession stands were closed, meaning long queues at the ones that were open. Compared to other parcs in Europe (Europa or Efteling), this isn’t quite up to par.
MariuS — Google review
Nice park with thrilling experiences.
Not as crowed as Disney, and very recommendable if you are an Asterix fan.
The only thing I would point out is that all the shows and signs are in french and there is not translation to any other language, so sometimes it is hard to understand what they are saying.
Anyway, amazing experience.
Maria Cuevas Garcia — Google review
So much fun! It has the most exciting roller coaster (compared to Disneyland 👀). Prices are reasonable food wise, but you can also bring you own food. Definitely go to “Attention Menhir!” attraction, it’s a 4D movie and even though I don’t speak French it was so much fun! Will 100% come back in the future!
Edric Gomes — Google review
Lovely park with more than 40 attractions and live shows. Great for family with kids. Rides fits different ages and hight. Food and beverage are everywhere with lots of options.
Khuloud Rashed — Google review
Great roller coaster experience. I would definitely recommend to a spend a day here. You can come with your bag. Do not forget to bring bunch of water because they are charging 3.30 for water which I think is crazy. At least water price would be lower. Staff is friendly and cautious.
Cihan Ö. — Google review
Beautiful winter day. Great park with loads of rides and play areas in a small area! Can see your favourite characters and discover some new ones.
Susie M — Google review
Exciting play ground for kids 👏 and families all year round. Occasionally closed for maintenance in winter. You have to try the Zeus and the blue roller coasters! Christmas gardens was so colourful I had to take some pictures
Joseph Onuorah — Google review
Great and massive place, but I believe you need for sure 2 days! Even though it is far from Paris, it's worth the effort!
Stamatis Koutras — Google review
I love it. The park is nicely decorated. What I like about it is that there are a lot of rollercoasters for adults and not only for kids like in Disneyland. I put 4 stars because the waiting time is way too long. 1h30 approx for each rollercoaster.
L M — Google review
Can't believe it took me this long to visit, but normally we drive past on our way to Disneyland and then we've had our share of theme park excitement for a while. This Halloween however we made it a point to visit and try the new coaster.
Both Toutatis and the park surprised, as did the hotel and Halloween celebrations. We'll definitely return.
Bjorn Van Hoeymissen — Google review
We had the best time at this Parc and hotel. Highly recommend. Great for family or thrill seekers. Exceeded our expectations. Queues midday were getting long. So recommend the fast passes in peak season.
Derek Murphy — Google review
Brilliant and cheap alternative to Disneyland. The rides are brilliant, plenty for the under 1m children. If you go through the week you pay less when booking online. Good at the park is a decent price also but if you can take a packed lunch, it’s an extremely cheap day out. I paid €160 for 5 of us for the whole day. Be aware that it’s €20 to park in their car parks for the whole day but it’s well worth it.
Tasha Miles — Google review
Parc Astérix has been on my places to visit for a very long time, and with the announcement of Touatis, their new launched coaster - I decided it was time to book that trip! After staying the night at their on-site hotel Les Quais de Lutèce (see my separate 5 star review for that) we headed on into the park for a very long day.
As it was their Peur sur le Parc event when we visited, the park was open from 9am until 1am! I didn't think there would be enough to keep us entertained for that long - but I was wrong.
Parc Astérix is a truly excellent theme park, it's well themed, has a fantastic selection of rides and attractions and is operated with maximum efficiency - meaning that even an extremely busy Saturday around Halloween, most wait times for major coasters didn't go over an hour. The only other park I've seen in Europe with this level of efficiency is Europa Park in Germany.
There are some truly outstanding roller coasters in their lineup. Toutatis is their new for 2023 launched roller coaster, and this thing packs a punch. It's absolutely outstanding, but really comes to life in the back rows, especially at night - what a ride! OzIris is another incredible ride, and is now my favourite suspended roller coaster in the world (and I've ridden over 20 of them) - it's simply a delight to ride and the back row is incredibly intense and fun at the same time.
There are plenty of other notable rides that I enjoyed, including Tonnerre 2 Zeus, a massive and relentless wooden coaster, Pegasus Express, a unique a fun family roller coaster and Trace Du Hourra, the longest bobsled roller coaster I’ve ever been on. There’s also a great selection of other rides and attractions, as well as plenty of water rides for the summer - Romus & Rapidus were some especially fun river rapids!
The Halloween event Peur sur le Parc was absolutely fantastic. We stayed all day, and riding their rides in the dark was really spectacular. The park is really well decorated, and offers so many different horror mazes and attractions, and all were such high quality too. Honestly, it was one of the best days out I’ve had in a very long time.
Overall, the whole park is incredible, and I would happily visit Parc Astérix over Disneyland Paris any day. They seem to really care about their park and guests, and it really shows throughout the whole experience. I look forward to seeing what they build in the future to make it even better!
Château de Chantilly is a grand estate that has been rebuilt after the Revolution, boasting a remarkable art collection, an equine museum, and beautiful gardens. The chateau itself is a blend of old and new architecture, with buildings from different eras surrounded by a moat. Once owned by the Duc d'Aumale, it now houses the Conde Museum which showcases an impressive collection of art. Visitors can explore the Large Suites and Reading Room among other attractions.
One of the most beautiful chateau I have ever visited. Highlight to the incredible amount of pieces of art inside the chateau. I felt that I had a double experience: a chateau and an art museum at same time!
Be ready to walk a lot, by the way. The area around the main building is beautiful and huge. Plan to stay at least 4 hours here (and feel free to bring your food to do a picnic in the beautiful garden if the weather allows).
Matheus De Paula — Google review
Fantastic french castle. the architecture is amazing and super well conserved. It's clean and the interior just as the exterior parts are interesting.
Gardens were a bit dead but it's seasonal of course.
Overall, it's a really nice Sunday runaway !
V S — Google review
Impressive castle from the outside thanks to the surrounding lake adding a medieval feel. Insides it’s mostly artwork and only a few rooms with furniture. The private apartments, where the bedrooms and bathrooms are, are for some reason closed to the public unless you book a completely unnecessary guided tour for extra 7€ which is only available in French. The whole visit isn’t cheap (18€ entrance + 7€ for the guided tour and trains from Paris are 9€ per direction so it’s 40€ altogether) and I don’t know it’s worth the money. Versailles costs the same and you get so much more.
Dorin — Google review
Really beautiful chateau with an exceptional collection of art - the second largest to Louvre. There are 3 pieces of Raphael here (although we only found 2)! 17 euro per adult for the park+chateaux+stables. Family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) is 48 euro. Parking is a separate 6 euro fee. Not crowded and really nice to walk around.
Polina Osipova — Google review
An amazing place! We've visited in Christmas day, and even then we've found a lot of people. Amazing view, everything is in perfect shape, tidy, the castle inside is amazing. I've admired the library. We'll visit it once again in spring to see outside beauty. Great fountains and swans in the lakes!
Olga S — Google review
Fabulous castle and gardens. You need a few hours and good weather to see everything. Make sure to reserve a table or bring food with you as there are no options in short walking distance besides the castle’s two restaurants. Entrance costs 17 euros full price, parking costs 5 euros. You can go in and out the Castle/grounds with your ticket during the day but this does not apply to the parking which is a few hundred meters from the entrance(s).
Daniela Horsley — Google review
It's a beautiful Château, rich with collection is art, porcelain, books. It also has a rich history and beautiful gardens.
Papia Samajdar — Google review
Photographing a castle is about capturing the very essence of human greatness, architectural creativity, and the history that lies within those ancient walls. It's a privilege to freeze these moments in time through my lens, to share their beauty with the world, and to hope that my images will evoke in others the same wonder and fascination I feel every time I approach these wonders of the past.
Adelina Vasiliev — Google review
We wanted to see an interesting sight outside Paris but near the airport. We chose Chateau de Chantilly without realizing what a great choice it was! It has all the rooms nicely furnished and art is everywhere. It has the second largest number of art pieces on exhibit in France (second to the Louvre). It's also a beautiful chateau at the edge of town with forest around it. Very picturesque ponds, lawn, and waking areas. We were there in winter, but must be very nice to stroll around in summer. They also have the largest horse stables in France. The town is also nice to visit. It was decorated very well for Christmas!
Curt Ingram — Google review
The landscape and place were fantastic. The château is iconic and the horse racing area is unique. Beatiful place for a visit , and close to Paris. However, with 6E entrance for gardens , and 17E the combi ticket, the owners could support beter preservation. The building roofs and statues were full of bird poo and muld. It was sad
Foteini Paschalidou — Google review
Disapointed because dogs are not allowed and we couldn't go in for a walk in this amazing place with it's big gardens . From outside it looks really nice am majestic. Hope to go next time without the dog and visit the castle.
Sorin Cojocaru — Google review
I was told it's a place to go to get away from the crowds of Paris. We just happened to choose the day when Real Madrid were in town, and so were hundreds of other people. It's a short ride on a fast train and worth it.
Sarah Roberts — Google review
Beautiful palace in a very quaint town. Worth the stroll through the gardens and inside the palace. The amount of art work and other details is stunning in this surprise stop for us. The library offers some amazing 1st editions dating back to the 1400’s. The gardens are well maintained and are enjoyable to walk around (if not closed for filming or other artistic work). The palace is near the horse track and easy to navigate. Great place to escape from bustle of Paris.
Martina D — Google review
We stopped at the castle on the drive to Amsterdam from Brussels. The castle is great for all ages. Beautiful gardens and the castle is a work of art. You can spend hours in and outside the castle.
Marc Zaks — Google review
The restaurant inside the chateau was perfect. They handled a busy crowd. Létitia the waitress was tops - personable, charming, helpful with suggestions and efficient. Food was better than I expected and not overpriced. The Chateau is a great visit too. (I speak French so not sure what the English experience would be)
Mark Haney — Google review
Le château de Chantilly:
Wonderful experience and tour. The castle is so beautiful and has such a rich history. It’s been owned and renovated several times from previous French leaders and princes, which is reflected in the art work and room item architecture. This castle was interesting since it’s not as old as other châteaux that I have visited so that was a treat.
Musée du Cheval:
Along with the tour of the entire castle and the chapelle, we were also able to visit the Musée du cheval (The Horse Museum) which is near the castle on the left side of the grounds. This was my favorite experience since we got to visit the horse Écuries (stables) and the actual horses. There were horseback riders presenting their horses and their tricks, too.
Food:
There was a nice café, which was a nice place to relax and take a break. This café is located near the stables. I purchased the day pass which included both the castle tour and the horse museum, so if you want to visit both, be sure to purchase the correct ticket for the entire grounds.
On the grounds of the actual castle, there is a fancy restaurant to eat at. It’s a bit more expensive but it seems worth it!
Kid-Friendly:
Definitely kid friendly and there are several fun activities and informational videos in the museums.
Juliet Collier — Google review
It was really beautiful and nice trip . French castles 🏰 has so much charm. I was really impressed after this visit.
blazej kaczmarczyk — Google review
I normally only review restaurants but decided to make an exception for the Chateau because it's such an amazing attraction and deserves to be better known. A half hour journey from Gare de Nord is an enormous mansion full of remarkable art works and artifacts. It also boasts beautiful gardens and a horse museum which has live horses. The town too looks nice although we did not have time to explore. Tip: If you buy the return railway ticket in the station on the day you can buy a combined ticket that includes the Chateau and a bus ride to and back from the station. At 25 Euro pp (3/24) this is great value
Steve Rogers — Google review
Beautiful chateau that is worth a tour! It is filled with historical artifacts, furniture, books, and other well-kept items. The gift shop was lovely as well and it was decorated quite beautifully for Christmas. The view outside is also lovely and is great for taking pictures.
I highly recommend a visit here.
Kris — Google review
Huge location, beautiful Gothic style French Castle in Chantilly, I took the public transportation RER D to Chantilly station, and took a free bus to the castle. I didn't buy a ticket to tour the inside with a group of people, I bought the ticket at the entrance... There is a restaurant inside the castle as well for lunch. Saw many groups of students visiting the location that day.
Château d'Auvers is a 17th-century estate located in Auvers sur Oise, offering landscaped gardens and a multimedia exhibition about Van Gogh and French art. The chateau is situated on a 2-mile walking tour of the town, where visitors can explore the picturesque village and visit nearby attractions such as Ile de France, the church that van Gogh captured in his paintings.
I went there because of Van gogh's exhibition. It was very good a lot of painting. Also beautiful castle.
Pom V. — Google review
Nice place to visit. Quiet and peaceful
A Rohr — Google review
The city of the last months of Van Gogh. Wonderful park and museum. There are few places that are very famous from his paintings. You can have a tour at those special places.
Nina Alexieva — Google review
What a beautiful place within a beautiful place. If you're and art fan, impressionists, post impressionists, this is a must see. The village is cute and quiet and picturesque. Dedicated to Vincent van Gogh and immortalized in his most famous paintings. Paris is just two short train rides away. So quiet, so peaceful. Highly recommended.
Kyle — Google review
A lovely château to visit while in the area. You can walk around the palace grounds and gardens for free while you admire the views of the surrounding valley and city. I didn't do anything in château but still greatly enjoyed the palace just from the grounds alone.
Walter Claude — Google review
Fun museum and nice castle! The museum is one big audiotour with different rooms. There is in every room a projected video where you can sit down and listen to the life of multiple impressionist artists.
Jana Verbrugge — Google review
It's a petit mais beau chateau at Auvers sur Oise. Located right in the way from musée d'absinthe (or maison de van gogh/his tomb or the church or maison daubigny, etc.) to maison du docteur Gachet. We made a nice little stop on the way. Entry to the park is free but inside the chateau is paid. There's parking and a restaurant called "Le Nymphe" right behind the main structure of the chateau. There are gardens on 3-4 levels, one you have the porch right at the level of the chateau from where you get a great view of the jardin à le français below and the entire village along with the hills beyond. Steps lead down from the jardin à le français to what initially seems like just a small fountain surrounded by trees however there are are some small lawns behind. In front of this lawn is the entrance to the exhibition areas or the Orangerie. However, I didn't see them as we had other spots to look at! There are other tree-lined paths lined horizontally in the plane of the chateau. Overall it's a pretty place to chill and relax, the view from the jardin right outside the main building is very beautiful. We also had our lunch picnic in the lawns at the lowest level.
Manasi Chhabra — Google review
Small and beautiful town, you can reach it by train and cars, the castle is not so big, but it contains a good museum which shows you the story of artists of that town. But the most beautiful thing that I like it so much is the library of the train station, yaaay I will visit that library in the future I'm sure 😉
Youcef LAIDANI — Google review
Interesting new museum with video shows on impressionists. 5-10min per video, showing Monet, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Morisot and other...
restaurant and gardens and small parking. Good to have outside of Paris for those who don’t want to suffer the rush of big museums.
GentilDanseur GOOGLE — Google review
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Castle & 18th-century manor house with a vegetable garden & observatory plus defensive WWII tunnels.
Great town to visit. Quiet and relaxing. Good also for climbing lovers on the way to the tower The Castle is authentic and very well preserved.Right now there is a comics exposition going. Good to visit
Vanya Mihaylova — Google review
Nice and impressing castle in the rock over the Seine. Spectacular stairway up to the medieval part. Nice yard.
TheEvdriver — Google review
Great few hours spent in the castle. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, interesting things to see. Climb to the top was worth it , even though I am out of shape and it was a little bit tough! I made it though and beautiful views from the top
Jacquee Spano — Google review
This idyllic castle located on the banks of the Seine is certainly worth a visit and is on top of my list of the most beautiful castles in the North of France. Although the inside wasn't as exciting as the outside - a lot of the rooms were empty and the exhibition left little to the imagination - there were lots of interesting architectural features and exciting caves and towers to explore. I think if they had the budget, this castle could truly be an amazing visit - but for now, the price wasn't very high (I paid around 5 euros for a student ticket) so you get what you paid for. I hope that somewhere in the future they would make some awesome exhibitions and make it a little bit more fun.
Elise — Google review
We liked the small town. Staris in the castle are challenging, but if you can make it, the view is amazing.
Rheta Meyer — Google review
It’s a nice interesting château to visit if you’re in the area with a dungeon and great views from the tower if you were to climb few steps.
Be aware the displays are unfortunately in French only (very common everywhere else in France) so you might want to Google it before your visit.
Irina Catescu — Google review
Massive mansion with ancient tower on top of chalk tunnels built into a cliff. Rommel stored ammunition in the tunnels in WW2. The access to the tower is closed until December 2019 so we did not get to the top. It was almost empty when we visited on a Wednesday. The salon rooms had an art installation in them and were a little hard to find the entrance to as the doors were closed and we appeared to startle the staff. The best views were from the steps and the pigeon loft. Free parking near the river were we had a baguette, cheese and salami lunch on the base of the old river crossing which i guess was by barge from the looks of the remains.
Arron Manins — Google review
This is a must if you are near La Roche-Guyon. Spectacular views of the Seine and the town. If you can, the climb to the top will be worth it but it’s very trying so only if you’re in shape. The gardens are beautiful and have many types of fruits and vegetables growing.
Loree Shine — Google review
I loved the place, especially the view from the top of the tower. The castle is not fully furnished and only a part of it is open for visitors. Still think it's an impressive building and I'm glad we've visited. Definitely recommend.
Kate Kenny — Google review
The chateau is mostly empty since its during renovations. It’s a must to visit it, especially the underground tunnels.
Kevin Mita — Google review
If u arnt scared of stairs this is a must see
I absolutely loved the top of the castle it’s worth the climb!
vinny wouterloot — Google review
This place is amazing and by far my favorite chateau in this region. From the donjon, chapel, dovecote, the living spaces, curiosity cabinet room and on down to the cellars and fruit gardens, what an incredible experience. I highly recommend this place. I’ll never forget it.
Jen Bidding — Google review
An interesting visit, that involves a fair few stairs and all the displays only in French (which, is unfortunately common in France, although they had audio guides availables).
The château is unusual, being carved into the rock. Which means, several tunnels you can visit. A French comic was set here and Erwin Rommel had his HQ here in 1944.
Tom (Bozz) — Google review
A real treat, this castle has all the periods. Old dungeon, troglodyte stairs, medieval castle and even WW2 bunker.
Need to know: the stairs can be a challenge, but really worth it.
And what a spectacular view from the dungeon.
The Jardins de Valloires, established in 1989, boast a diverse collection of over 4000 rare plants spread across eight hectares. The gardens are divided into three distinct sections: a formal garden reflecting the abbey's architecture, an English-style garden housing the rare plant collection, and a marsh wilderness garden. Visitors can enjoy free parking and explore the various themed areas with options for families and older individuals.
Beautiful gardens at the abbey. We spent a good two hours exploring every nook and cranny. It's quite varied and well done, from the cultivated garden to the wild meadow. Was a lovely day out in glorious sunshine too!
Helen Moulden — Google review
Large gardens. Nicely looked after. About 2 hours to amble round the various areas. Make sure you get to the edge to see the Lamarck area. He was a pioneer who led Darwin to write an interesting book! PS. great pumpkins. PPS didn't take the separate extra €5 abbey tour
Malcolm Swallow — Google review
A great garden with something for everyone, families, older people. The gardens have different themes, all interesting. Stairs and ramps, a bit steep in places. We visited on a super summer day but plenty of shade and picnic areas.You can even buy a plant in the shop. There is a place to grab a bite to eat or drink and a gift /plant shop .
Richard Jenkins (RickJ) — Google review
The gardens are really pretty, however the whole visit was made unpleasant by the very loud tractor cutting the grass. I couldn't wait to leave. I assume it could be done after the gardens close or in a less noisy fashion.
The entrance isn't cheap and I would not have gone, if you would have known that it would be and hour of intense noise, so if you can ask if it is grass cutting time before paying and entering.
Clara Riva — Google review
A lovely peaceful place to visit with family and friends with views of the Abbey in the background. Lots of flower beds to enjoy with plants labeled so that you can enjoy them in your own garden. Good restaurant and shop. A special place.
Honey Bradley — Google review
One of the most beautiful gardens anywhere.
clare wright — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful park
I was surprised they have 2 charger for electric car. The restaurant it's nice and generally I got help from the employees for to book a table in the restaurant even speaking in English
Rosi A — Google review
Just lovely. Lots of turns and twists on the paths with shaded seating areas and two greenhouses. Lovely plants.
Roberta LaMarr — Google review
Beautiful garden and setting. Plenty of free parking on site and a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. There is a lovely restaurant but it was fully booked on the day we visited (if you want to be sure of eating here book ahead!) so we purchased their "picnic" instead. Lovely filled baguette and cakes in a proper picnic basket to eat in their grounds... Bliss
Angela G — Google review
For lovers of Flora and Forna this is worthwhile visit if in the Pas de Calais area ...allow at least half a day more if you want the Monastic tour ..
Multimedia, museum of WWII & French occupation, plus 3D planetarium in huge, 1940s rocket bunker.
One of the larger nazi bunkers in the world. It was constructed in only 10 months, but never became operational. After the allied forces destroyed most of it, some of it has been preserved and turned into this museum dedicated to the development of the V2 bomb. Interesting to visit for those who like rocket science and space and who want to learn more about the history of it.
Thomas B — Google review
Great historical WOII site. A V2 launching site built in a couple of months. From life in the area during occupation, through to horrible images of forced labor in the German rocket factories by prisoners in concentration/death camps.
Luckily, you can easily skip the parts unsuited for sensitive children.
Michiel Kerstens — Google review
This is amazing place to visit. The WW2 buildings are both amazing (size, scale, speed of construction) and horrifying in equals measures. The museums are good and certainly tell the history well.
So why not 5 stars? Well the planetarium is good and the 3D affects amazing. However the movie we saw was advertised as being in English as well as French. They give you headphone for the English which is fine. What is not fine is that only 15 minutes of the 45 minutes is in English and the rest is in French. If they had told me that upfront I would have saved my money (and I did ask).
In summary the WW2 building and muse
is amazing. The planetarium is also amazing….as long as you can speak French.
James C — Google review
One of the best museum I have visited! Great multimedia and real size rockets. Definitely recommended!
Bartek Dyras — Google review
Excellent historical museum. Shows the development of the German WW2 rocket programme in a massive concrete bunker. Fascinating place would visit again. The audio visual tour was fantastic and good value for money
Chris Meadows — Google review
This centre is amazing, the French have done a fantastic job on this architecture of destruction. It's set on a few levels with a built in elevator that makes getting around easy. They have a doodlebug V1 full size a V2 full size, dicriptive videos and curators dotted about to answer any questions. The site is well worth a visit especially if your following the WWII scenes as we as a group are, and we were not disappointed with our findings. There was still the untouched damage that was left by the Brits in the bombing runs that cascaded down. Definitely a visiting center that shouldn't be missed. If you enjoyed this review then please give me a like. Many thanks Marcus 👍
Marcus Simpson — Google review
A museum I recommend. Reasons: 3 distinctive parts: 1). La Coupole: who/what/where/why - 2). Peenemunde (for those who have not visited the site in Germany you receive a nice recap - 3). The NASA era after the war.
Geert Lambrechts — Google review
An amazing place with historical significance. I found it lovely how everything was in french and English. Beware that the temperature inside is very low, don’t go wearing a t-shirt like I did, you’re gonna freeze.
Theseas — Google review
Great find. Nestled in the French countryside this little gem. Be warned some of the videos and pictures are more graphic than perhaps we are used to in the UK. Very informative and at time very thought provoking.
Kevin Colclough — Google review
This is a real hidden gem in the French countryside. We arrived not quite knowing what to expect but we're pleasantly surprised.! You can quite easily spend a full day there and they allow overnight stops with a motorhome, free of charge too..
The 360 Planétarium shows different films thouout the day say you do need to plan your day there..
I would suggest that some of the museum in not for small children.
A really Informative day out and I highly recommend it. Cafe area and shop are very well stocked. Overall, great value for money.
Allen Molloy — Google review
Never knew about this place until we saw it on the history show on Disney Plus. What an amazing experience. Make sure you catch the DDay show at the planetarium.
Frances Salas — Google review
Wonderful memorial and museum. V1 and V2 missiles on display as well as footage from the occupation. Thoughtfully laid out and hugely interesting. Shocked at how war criminals were pardoned after the conflict and set to work in American and Russian space programs.
Didn't have time (ferry to catch) to do the planetarium so can't comment on that but it did look cool.
Derek Crabtree — Google review
Wow awesome find on the way to Lille. So much history and not for the feint hearted . Our kids who are eight years old liked the rockets didn’t understand the war history. Plenty of footage that runs for 20+ minutes all around the bunker - dozen or so videos is my guess. We had to miss so much history cause they were bored. Graphic photos and footage but the cafe at the end helped. Didn’t see the 3D cinema but looked great. We purchased the family pass plus 1 child. 28EU and well worth it.
Jimmy Lee — Google review
Fantastic visit, great value at 10.50 euros each.
Incredible museum and display.
Thank you to the multi lingual staff.
Motorhomingmadness — Google review
What a fascinating museum to visit. I couldn't recommend this place enough if you love history. Not too far from Calais either.
Barry Hodge — Google review
Very interesting museum for all ages with some films, displays and original items to guide you through the museums. Not really under 5 yo friendly apart for the rockets and car hanging and the film / display on concentration camps are definitely not for them but they can sit next to the film projection and not see anything. I was warned by the friendly staff beforehand which was very helpful.
Highly recommend visiting this WWII memory site.
Audrey Larrive — Google review
Very nice maintained WWII site. Most of the explanation was available in multiple languages.
The audio guide is good, but has some errors. The gift shop and cafetaria is good too. We saw the show of the falling stars, that's a pitty it was only available in French.
Had a great day and learned a lot about terrible weapons. Seems like humanity didn't learn a thing from the past
Rue Saint-Jean is a charming, narrow street paved with brick and lined with upscale clothing stores, bars, cafes, and restaurants. The street is adorned with market stalls offering a delightful shopping experience. Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of French architecture while mingling with the locals and experiencing the vibrant French culture. After indulging in some retail therapy at the market stalls, one can unwind at one of the memorable cafes or bars that line this picturesque street.
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Le Touquet, located on the Opal Coast, is a chic and glamorous town known for its historic motocross race and vibrant villas. The area is lined with grand Norman-style houses and pine-shaded avenues leading to the exclusive beach-resort of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. The expansive beach boasts soft, clear sand and plenty of space to roam and bask in the sun. Visitors can also explore quaint restaurants, cafes, shops, and a market offering various goods.
Lovely place to spend time. Lovely drive and cool water. The sunset looked great and mesmerizing. Recommend to visit this beach. There is setup for kids to play around. City is super close as well.
Bhawana Motiwala — Google review
Great city... beautiful , high security level, and you can be totaly change your mind and be relax after few days stay.
Beach is wonderful, you can walk for hours, sximming, or get a drink and watch beautiful sunset...
So lovely...
Chakameh Bozorgmehr — Google review
Fantastic place to visit ,Went there a few years ago ,Terrific bars and restaurants ,Great beaches ,Gets busy on bank Holidays the it seems half of Paris turns up
Steven Johnson — Google review
Where Parisians have second homes and has it's own airport.. Lovely place to spend a few days.
Ed — Google review
Unique premise and atmosphere here. Very grand buildings on outskirts and in surrounding forests, becoming more modern towards the seafront. Beautifully manicured areas outside of impressive hotels and apartment blocks. Rue Saint Jean is main pedestrian thoroughfare to the beach area with designer shops inland, giving way to bars and boutiques towards the seafront. Different every time we come, but always fantastic. The beach is very large and clean, with sunbeds and parasols available in season, with an adventure complex and various eateries and bars.
Lee Vincent — Google review
Nice city, great beach, but very touristy.
Kim steentofte — Google review
The loveliest beach ever, huge so not crowded, not a place you have to worry about setting your bag down, my family absolutely loved it
Courtney Richards — Google review
Cool place.
Went for the first time during Easter this year and will undoubtedly visit again.
Only an hour’s drive from Calais too.
Robert Atherton — Google review
Beautiful seaside resort amazing beaches and loads of great restaurants in town. Very busy in peak periods
Alan Forder — Google review
Beautiful beach! Especially the side with the dunes and the park/ forest. Town center is very cute. The only downside is finding a table in a restaurant. Make sure you make a reservation before heading to town. They have very specific times for the kitchen.
ioana iacob — Google review
Beautiful soft and deep sand that went on for miles and miles. Very spacious. We were there early morning and basically had the beach to ourselves. We found some free parking on the residential streets a few roads down from the pay and display streets and only walked about 10 mins from car to beach. Lovely quaint restaurant/cafes and shops. And also a market selling clothes, crystals bags and food etc. Was a lovely day trip. Would recommend.
Melissa — Google review
Lovely town, lots of good places to eat and drink. Some lovely buildings let down a little by the abandoned water park on the seafront. Still good for a sunset though ☀️
Paul O'Brien — Google review
Lovely beach, nice super fine sand, lots of sunbeds and volleyball space
Amelia Boyd — Google review
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The Centre national de la Mer in Boulogne-sur-Mer houses a large aquarium with sharks, sea lions and penguins, as well as a tropical lagoon full of colorful coral. This is a great attraction for children who can see some of the more exotic fish species at the aquarium. The historic sites and port of Boulogne-sur-Mer are also worth a visit while in Boulogne.
A truly wonderful day out. During our 6 hour visit we saw everything there was too sea 😉 and enjoyed every minute of it. We have many highlights to share with our family and friends. The auditorium is like the biggest and best TV you will ever see - truly stunning. Could have spent all day there alone, just watching.
My wife is slightly disabled, and being able (for free) to have use of a wheelchair (secured with your ID) made the day possible. And with at least 97% accessible with a wheelchair we missed nothing (other 3% you could still see, just not quite as close). Lifts (with notifications giving priority to wheelchair users) are plentiful and like everything else clean, and to a very high standard - and even some nice surprise.
Food, maybe is the only negative, we had a crepe for lunch and a coffee (no problems with that), as we planned a restaurant meal that evening, but the other offerings did seem excessively expensive and not that good.
In conclusion for a day out of memories, under €30 entry it is well worth a visit.
Ian Steel — Google review
It's a nice aquarium but a but expensive for what it was. We where done in 2 hours. Drove especially from Luxembourg for it which didn't seem to be worth it. Only nice if you are already in the area. Tickets should be maybe only 15 euro per person not 24.
Anusha Mian — Google review
This is a really big aquarium, with a huge central "pool" and then smaller aquariums all around. Lots of floors all having different topics about marine life. Very educational and fun, great family outing. Was quite crowded, but rightfully so. If you so fancy, the sand beach is right outside to build sand castles after (or swim in the sea).
Simon Willems — Google review
Fantastic experience. My view on jellyfish completely changed :) So beautiful... So much to see. Beautiful aquarium. Take it slow and pay lots of attention to what you can find in the aquarium. There is so much going on. Every fish sort had its own behavior. Unique. Never saw something like this before wrt aquariums.
Joost Maltha — Google review
Summary - a pretty damn good aquarium with lots to see and do for kids and adults. It makes The Deep (an aquarium in Hull) seem tiny!
We only went here as it was raining but we were certainly glad we did. The first point to note is that the ‘official’ car park has a height restriction so is no good for camper vans.
The place itself has two main exhibitions plus a penguin exhibition. The first one has a huge tank with sharks, sting rays and lots of lots of fish. This also has a tunnel through it was is good. There are lots and lots of smaller tanks and exhibits.
The second one is based on the coast and, again, has loads of small tanks and exhibitions. However the main attraction are the seals and you can only see these through a wall in their tank. This means that you can see them swim under water.
The third area is the penguins and these are in a relatively small area. However we were tired by this point so didn’t stay long.
There is the obligatory cafe (warning - expensive) and gift shop (reasonably priced).
In all we spent 4 hours there which ain’t bad for the €70 or so it cost. Well worth it.
James C — Google review
Lots of fish, as we walked the fish tanks never stopped! Recommend the large main tank with the manta ray, very cool and curious! The seals were very cool also!
Good crepes and hot chocolates
Zinc Rich — Google review
Nausicaa is truly an experience to take your kids once, to prepare them for the future and climate change. Even though the tariff is high, and yes some reviews do feel it is a glorified sea tank. However given the context we live in this project is remarkable and opens your eyes to the synergies between man and sea in a setting so interactive for kids and adult. Special packages can be introduced to make this accessible to all.
Ruchita Sharma — Google review
I have always wanted to go since I was a kid and we finally managed to get there. Absolutely amazing place, if you love an aquarium trip then you will love this place! Only advice I can offer is give yourself plenty of time to get around it as it's huge!
Stevie Bates — Google review
A great experience, lovely staff and an overall value for money visit. The variety is great too. They have penguins, seals and a large number of sealife including sharks and stingrays. I went with a school trip that I helped organise and can only say that I will be doing this in future! Visit if you can, you won't be disappointed.
Shabazz Siddiq — Google review
It’s very big and beautiful, their seal 🦭 show was pretty nice and the visiting steps are super interesting, they’ve got many fish i’ve never heard of, and a great sea experience!!!
joseph kettaneh — Google review
Great family day out. We spent 5 hours there with 3 kids and they were all entertained. The first part of the exhibition is very digital and tech heavy and there didn't seem to be many fish, but it greatly improved as we moved on to a different exhibition. Food options seemed limited, but the crepes were fresh and tasty.
Laura — Google review
We made a special visit to go as birthday present for our son. You can buy an additional day ticket for only €5 which is excellent value. We spent the second day seeing things we were too tired to appreciate the first day!
This is the best aquarium I’ve ever been to and highly recommend it. The welfare of the animals is paramount and it is obvious how well cared for they are.
The cafe is mediocre and quite expensive but functional and has the best view over the beach.
Best part is the huge deep water tank based on a site off Columbia in Pacific. The giant manta ray is particularly impressive.
Only downside was trying to buy an ice cream at the end and the staff member laughed with her colleagues at my poor French. I left customer feedback for that to raise training need but it meant that I left on a down note after 2 brilliant visits.
Please visit and enjoy but I can’t recommend the ice creams!
Rosemary Bolton — Google review
Lovely day out for all the family. Went for a day trip from the UK. Used the eurotunnel to get from Folkestone to Calais. From there, it's a straight forward 30 minute drive to Nausicaa. Spent a good 5-6 hours there and then drove back. The aquarium itself is fantastic and the staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely do this again.
Stephanie John-Baptiste — Google review
Very friendly personnel and also very helpful. The aquarium itself is quite big and split up in 2 main parts. It took us 4 hours and 30 to get through it all, at a slow though, which is not bad I think. The place is very clean and modern and there was not a lot of people so it was very comfortable, being a Saturday this was a little bit surprising. The big tank is amazing and is definitely a show stopper. Be sure to check out the giant manta, it's amazing. Parking is located on either side of the facility and is a Qparking. Be mindful however that the beach side parking 'la plage' didn't have Maestro working, so you were only able to pay there with cash, Visa, or Mastercard.
crazedentity — Google review
I didn't really think that this place lived up to the expectations. I would visit if I lived in the town, but wouldn't say its worth a long trip to see. The large centre aquarium is quite amazing but there were a lot of areas that just have screens and tv's. Personally, if I go to an aquarium I don't want to see screens... I want to see the real thing! Knocked off some stars for this reason, otherwise there's a wide variety of fish and cool things to see!
E M — Google review
It was an ok experience. I expected more than just one big fish tank and tiny sea lion and penguin areas. I feel bad about the animals, though, because they look very crammed. The penguins and sea lions enclosures, especially, looked so tiny! Loads of space for people to walk but not enough for the animals.
There were restaurants and a smoking area. I'd advise against using the loo if you can hold it because there are some shocking things to see, apparently. My husband went and came back traumatised 🤣
Yuliya Mulvaney — Google review
We spent around 2 hours here, one Sunday. It is an incredible place to visit. Definitely take your time to read all the interesting material that is on offer. The Aquarium is huge and very impressive, with a large array of fish & rare creatures. I would recommend this for all visitors in the area!
Terry Caton — Google review
Such a great experience to visit this aquarium! you can see different kinds of animals there in very close distance, I was so impressive. Highly recommend people to visit !
T Leung — Google review
Really cool and big aquarium with lots of animals to see. We spent 2h here and that was perfect! We visited on a very sunny and warm Sunday 2.5h before the closing so the aquarium was very empty and that made the experience even better! The sea lions show was stunning! And my favourite thing was the biggest aquarium. That one just leaves you speechless.
The only downside is that the ticket prices are quite expensive and I definitely wouldn’t want to visit on a rainy day as there are most likely be too many screaming children around. Additionally, there isn’t much interesting information about the animals.
Eva Meglič — Google review
Absolutely impressive. Huge aquarium/sea life center. I have visited many sea life centres in the world but this one definitely stands out. It has 3 distinct exhibitions: mankind & shores, journey on the high seas and in the eye of the climate. It’s a real deep dive into the ocean world, the aquaria are all super nice, the information is complete and the tone of the exhibition is informational, encouraging and positive. Instead of feeling depressed about the current state of the planet (which can be the case after visiting earth-related exhibitions) you walk out of this place with an informed, positive and motivated mindset, all thanks to the ‘both sides of the story’ perspective of the exhibition.
Due to its recency (it was completed in 2018) it feels very up to date.
The giant aquarium is super impressive (holding a 4m span manta ray), it has a great restaurant, and never felt extremely busy although we went on a holiday and there were many people inside. Throughout all 3 exhibitions nice and calm music helps set the tone, it’s very nice. We visited with 2 kids aged 10 and 12, and they absolutely loved it. Walked in at 11am, finished the tours at 4.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. Very good value for money, highly recommended!!
Ilya Chardome — Google review
A great family day out while staying in the area. The huge tank where the bulk of the sea-life live can be seen from several places, including from above. We spent around 3 hours there. Parking in the nearby Q-Park Nausicaa is discounted if you're visiting the aquarium.
Ben Clarkson — Google review
An excellent attraction with a huge array of marine life.
There are lockers that accept one euro or one pound coins. But they get used up quickly so try to arrive early.
The giant mantaray is the highlight but there are various outstanding examples of marine life from sharks to seals, jellyfish, and much more.
Be warned, there are two main sections, so you might want to arrive early and do one side before lunch at the excellent onsite restaurant. Overall, it takes around 3 - 4hrs to get round unless you want to rush through!
The aquarium is also an educational resource, and has a lot on conservation and the changing world.
gavin white — Google review
Aquarium Nausicaa offers a large collection of marine life, making it a worthwhile visit for nature enthusiasts. The exhibits are well-presented (French and English) and provide educational insights into the ocean's ecosystems and the importance of conservation efforts. However, it's worth noting that the admission fee is relatively high. Parking options are available in nearby garages, but on weekends, the area can get quite crowded, which is to be expected.
Overall, Aquarium Nausicaa provides an immersive journey into the underwater world, despite some considerations regarding pricing and weekend crowds.
Nikita — Google review
Incredible aquarium. Easily the best one I've been to in France, and even rivals some I've been to in the US. The large tank which houses the stingrays and sharks and whatnot was definitely the highlight of the aquarium, I could have stayed there for hours just watching. Overall the aquarium was a great experience, lots to see and would definitely go back. Went on a Monday and there was hardly anybody there, with no wait line to get in.
Levi Merrill — Google review
Lovely place for a visit, you need around 4 to 5 hours to see everything, the exhibits are wonderful and well spaced out, the large tank is amazing and we spent nearly an hour just watching all of the fish there.
Kevin Jeffrey — Google review
Loved it . We bought tickets in advance online and no issues to get in. Nice place, very well looked after. A lot of interesting information and visual presentation.
msmula19 — Google review
The most amazing aquarium I have ever seen. The centre care about their animals !! The place is massive and such great exhibits from different areas of the world.
Chris Hodges — Google review
One of the best aquarium I have done. Kids were mesmerised and it was uged. We spend at least 3h in there. Lots of fun.
The staff at the ferry crossings at both Calais and Dover speak French and English, and they make the entire process very easy. I selected the premium lounge option as well as priority parking, and I was not disappointed in the experience at all whatsoever.
Christopher Combest — Google review
We had a pleasant time on board P&O ferry. Its the only ferry that provides Pet Lounge so our fluffy one can be with us. There is also complimentary soft drinks available in the pet lounge. Would strongly recommend travel with P&O ferries and book their Pet Lounge for a small fee.
Kevin Mao — Google review
We cross to Calais by foot and overall the experience was simple and enjoyable. You need to consider the check in, as it needs to be completed 90 min before the departure time. Once in Calais it was Sunday and there's no taxis/buses and you will have to walk
Daniel Picado — Google review
We took the boat to Dover via P&O Ferries, and from here to our accommodation in Robertsbridge. P&O Ferries is very good and we also had some delicious fish and chips here. I would recommend it to everyone.
On board there are several things to do, like a play area for kids, a supermarket and even a casino. There's also plenty of dining options and the food is of a high quality. Changing money is quick and easy on board.
We had a nice view over the sea and our car was safely parked downstairs. We didn't worry about anything, and we certainly didn't need to. It felt very safe on board!
Timo van den Berg — Google review
We took the Pride of Kent back and forth from Dover. Both in calais and Dover, there was a bit of a wait at the border (40min wait). Boarding was nice and easy. The ferry on itself is a bit old and was not exactly clean. The club lounge does offer a bit of quietness but toilets were really dirty (overall I would take that upgrade again).
Dunstan R. Alexander — Google review
Always fast and efficient.
Nicer experience than the other ferry companies that cross the Channel.
Staff very polite and welcoming when onboard.
GiggleBox Van — Google review
Travelled out on the Spirit of France and back to the UK on the Spirit of Britain, on the Dover/ Calais crossing, using the Pet Lounge both ways. The personnel were brilliant both ways and I would highly recommend the Pet Lounge when travelling with your dog. With free refreshments in the lounge and an outside exercise area for the dogs you can’t fault it! Well done P&O 👍
David Orritt — Google review
I'm stalk during orkan Eunice came. Spend two night on parking ,close next to armatores office ( after first check in gates). Toailet and shower available . Customer service P&O very friendly. Thank You.
Ez ZE — Google review
Good ferry service
Lounge clean
Starbucks and range of restaurants
Magic show and free balloons for kids
JO UFFU — Google review
We had a great experience with the ferry from Dover to Calais and back again. The ferry was nice and there were plenty of food options. Ran on time. Smooth experience
Jason Miller — Google review
We travelled on the P&O Pioneer ferry, which is one of the new ferries with beautiful interior. The pet lounge on the Pioneer is really big with lots of seating and a very nice outside area with seating, too. There was free tea, coffee, water and coke in the Pet Lounge and of course lots of bowls for water and food for dogs. Most seats also have a plug and charging point for mobiles and a hook under the table for dog leads.
Our dog definitely seemed to enjoy the crossing and far better than having to leave your dog in the car for the whole journey. You do have to book the pet lounge in advance for an extra cost, which I think is around £12, but considering the offer of free drinks it is very good value for money.
M T — Google review
When our Eurostar train from Paris to London was cancelled, made our way north to Calais and took the ferry from Calais to Dover. All ferries were booked up but we managed to get on the foot passenger waitlist, and were able to get on a ferry with the help of some wonderful staff at the Calais port (big shout out to Virginie - she was amazingly helpful). Once aboard, the ferry experience was great - huge ship, with several restaurants, bars, gambling areas, duty free shopping. Was very impressed with the quality of the travel experience.
Josh Levey — Google review
I am writing to express my disappointment with the level of preparedness exhibited by your staff in verifying documents for dogs arriving from Brazil. Despite presenting our official document issued by the responsible authority in Brazil, it was refused by your staff.This refusal resulted in additional expenses for us, as we had to spend an extra €250 to cross via the Eurotunnel. Upon arrival, all reception personnel at the pet checkpoint confirmed that our document was indeed correct and valid.Such a lack of competence and knowledge among your staff not only inconvenienced us but also led to unnecessary financial burdens. We expect better service and competence in document verification procedures to avoid such issues in the future.I urge you to address this matter promptly and ensure that your staff are adequately trained and equipped to handle document verification procedures effectively.
Adriane Malaquia — Google review
The staff were lovely, not a lot of seating available for waiting, coach was good, the actual ferry was not as comfortable as the one I arrived on but very clean, well organised. Good boarding and disembarking.
Samantha T — Google review
I highly recommend P&O Ferries than DFDS. I recently took a ferry from Dover to Calais and was impressed with the service and amenities. There are always long queues for security check and immigration checkpoints so I recommend you to get there earlier. Once on board, I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious seating areas and the variety of dining options available. The food was tasty and reasonably priced, and there were plenty of options for all dietary preferences. The ferry itself was clean and well-maintained, and there were plenty of restrooms available. The crossing was smooth and comfortable, and I arrived in Calais feeling relaxed and refreshed. Overall, I highly recommend P&O Ferries for anyone looking for a hassle-free and enjoyable way to cross the English Channel.
WanderLensBiker “WanderLensBiker” — Google review
Over the new cross channel ferries. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The prices were very reasonable and for Club Class, I went in Club class and you can have unlimited things to eat and drink, including wine and champagne and tea and coffee. For breakfast you can have cooked breakfast and crossiants or cereal and tea and coffee. For dinner you can have a cooked dinner like beef casserole and roasted vegetables and potatoes, and also quiche and salad. The lounge is lovely with comfy chairs and tables and also an outside deck with sun loungers.
The crossing didn't take long, about an hour and a half and you have to get there an hour and half before you sail, to get through customs.
Venetia Cattroll — Google review
Very efficient and fast moving terminal. Prices are the best around, we checked!
Cité Europe is a popular shopping center located in Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais. The city gained prominence due to the Channel Tunnel, which serves as its entry point. Tourists can explore various shops within the city, catering to the daily influx of tunnel users. Additionally, visitors can savor classic French cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar. For those seeking an authentic experience, the Centre Ville offers a more genuine taste of local culture.
To be honest, for me it's one of the nicest and cleanest mall in France. It's a large one with a wide variety of shops to have a great shopping experience 🛍️ ☺️. I would say the most common international brands have a store in this Mall. From Zara to Primark.
I really enjoyed my experience there with so many choices. The parking is easy to access and park. it's a nice place to have dinner or lunch 🍽️ with different type of restaurants.
Nice job!! U would highly recommend this mall.
Youssef — Google review
It is amazing shopping mall and my kids love it. Very clean and several shopping stores.
Mulugeta Haile — Google review
If you have been in the Eurotunnel then no doubt you have been here. Shopping centre just outside the Eurotunnel terminal. Shops, entertainment and places to eat and drink. Has a big Carrefour, ideal for last min gifts on the way back to the UK or snacks for an onward journey into Europe. Free parking.
Phil Wheeler — Google review
I have been visiting Cité Europe since it opened.
When I visit this part of France and Calais I always make a point in visiting.
You will find a great selection of stores, restaurants, bars and choices for everyone.
It was great to see electric car chargers being installed on the car park. This is a great positive sign of this site adding extra services.
I really look forward to visiting again soon
James Need — Google review
Cité Europe is a good place to do some shopping before or after crossing the Channel Tunnel. The prices are generally competitive, and there is a wide range of shops to choose from. The shopping center is also clean and well-maintained.
Brian Chipungu — Google review
It's amazingly big mall, there are so many stores and restaurants (that we can't find in our own city that we're living) what a nice experienced! Cité Europe is one of our favorite place to go, definitely love to come again
Schattenjager19 — Google review
Some of the shops are a bit meh, but the food options are varied enough, Steak & Shake is where I picked and absolutely awesome.
Carrefour in the mall is gargantuan, picked up a few last minute European goods at keen prices.
Connor (Condawg) — Google review
We were on our way to Brugge and visited to obtain some rations. This large mall has a variety of shops which would suite all tastes. Good parking, very clean and easy to visit. Well worth a visit. Comfy shoes a must!
John Davis — Google review
This amazing hypermarket is dominated by the Carrefour Supermarket but there's also an excellent range of shops and restaurants.
Prices in Carrefour, especially for UK customers buying alcoholic drinks, are very competitive. Only a few metres from the tunnel terminal but the anti-immigrant barriers make it several minutes drive away.
Mervyn Passmore — Google review
Massive shopping centre. Therein lies the problem of too much choice. A lot of time wasted trying to decide what's best to get on the wine front. Prepacked lunches were a bit soggy and bland. But if you go in knowing what you want to buy it is fine.
mark foster — Google review
Very big and beautiful shopping mall..lot's of stores and on thé ground floor a variety of restaurants.. Thé toilets are thé finest I've seen in Europe. I'm deffinitely coming back..
Alma Palafox — Google review
Cité Europe, 1001 Bd du Kent, Coquelles, France (+33 3 21 46 47 48) A vast Supermarket which opens everyday (10 am - 8 pm) except Sundays with huge selection of wine from cheap to expensive one. There are more than 140 boutiques and an incomparable "Gourmet City" with great restaurants catering for diverse tastes. It is also worth visiting Carrefour Cité Europe, one of the largest hypermarkets in the region and an international shopping centre, an essential tourist stop for those crossing The Channel.
Tai Huynh — Google review
To be fair this pretty good with a good selection of eating places, although if visiting a country know for its gastronomy eating here may be "sacrilegious". The selection of retail shops is good too, parking is very easy, and access for disabled people is also very good. Staff friendly and helpful!
Good location if arriving from Channel Tunnel, be aware there is a police speed trap on the A16 as you leave! It cost me and that was only a few weeks ago!
john Hippisley — Google review
Everything under 1 roof, what's not to love? Check out the supermarket Carrforre* (*probably spelt wrong) it's a supermarket with some of the most excellent French food finds. Also, the beers and wines should not be overlooked. There is a vast selection of everything.
Emily Graham — Google review
Same as always..not much charge. The supermarket looked overstocked but not that many customers. Guess the weather( snow)melting was not safe for driving, Most people may have stayed indoors. Shopped @ Primark and shoppers were flooding in. Got some good bargains on kids and teen wear. I am well pleased with my purchase, and my daughter's friends liked her Christmas jumper.
Glena Mason — Google review
Large shopping spaces and seating areas, toilets are clean and tastefully designed with lots of space. Great food court and lots of variety. And the kids can stay all day, entertainment are endless and fun. Ample parking two levels for you to choose, great mall...
Jered Guy — Google review
Amazing mall! So many great shops, always suggest parking on the upper level, especially brits.
WELL DONE Eurotunnel. I was booked on the 13:54 today. We had a quite long time in the car park BUT we didn't get blown up. Thank you to whoever kept us safe.
Mike Gibbs — Google review
The money being generated by this monstrosity of a company, you'd of thought that by now they would have brought new train carriages for drivers with fully working air conditioning a refreshments bar to get a drink or 2, but no this is euro tunnels cattle mover for freight drivers, though cattle get much better conditions in transit, mooo moo ⛔️❗️❗️❗️❗️
Rich Goode — Google review
every year it gets worse and worse.
the amount of time you have to spend on check-ins, etc., keeps getting longer
being already in the queue and waiting to board the train, it turns out that we will be going much later than according to the schedule in the application.
Many times there are long queues and the train is only or maybe half full.
the toilets smelly and very dirty. no water is standard.
Pawel STE — Google review
Great logistics on moving the volume of freight, reduce the train availability per hour from 4 down to 2 ! Now that should clear the queues !
Great planning 😡😡😡😡😡😡
George adair — Google review
2 hour delay on euro tunnel was not impressed other than that great journey as usual
Del Smith — Google review
Effortless, quick and reliable transfer. Friendly staff
Alex Alex — Google review
Nice facilities but their time tracking is not accurate. There was hardly anyone in today, we followed the indications to the letter. What happened? Slow passport control and pointless security control, and we missed our train. If this was an airport, the airlines would go out of business.
Albert — Google review
We were travelling to Belguim. The booking was simple and the arrival procedures were effortless. We visited the duty free and food hall. We were given uptodate advise on our duty free entitlement. The WC was visited which was clean and well maintained. The trips were effortless.
John Davis — Google review
Sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it’s not. Completely random. I gave four stars because it has got better I think.
Jonathan G — Google review
Delays possible (imminent 2hrs ) but thanks for being there, thanks for talking to us and letting us know! Thanks to all the staff border force Douanne, Control Frontaliers terminal staff for keeping it together in the horrible weather and making it possible to travel
Bonne fêtes de fin d'année - Happy New year!
Mark Osborne — Google review
Merry Christmas!
Samuel Stoica — Google review
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The Port Lympne Reserve in Lympne near Hythe is a wildlife park home to some fantastic animals from tigers and elephants to gorillas and big cats. You can stay overnight in one of the safari-themed hotel suites, cabins or treehouses on site. The reserve is also linked to Howletts Wildlife Park through the Aspinall Foundation and offers 20% online ticket discount.
Absolutely brilliant day out. No queues anywhere, lots of well kept animals, really lovely setting and a great safari ride. The walking route was quite long which was fab. We were there for 5 1/2 hours and still didn’t quite make it around everything. Highly recommend.
Alexandra Julian — Google review
We weren’t sure what to expect before arriving there as it was our first time. But we had a great time there. The one hour truck ride was fun and different as no other places that we’ve been to do this. We managed to see many animals on the tour. We also walked around the park to see the animals up close and we weren’t disappointed as you can see from the photos. The park is very well kept and clean too. Staff are friendly. Highly recommended for families with young or old children or even adults.
Weemee Liew — Google review
We have just got home from a day at a safari. Park and grounds are beautiful and well kept. Animals seem happy and well looked after.
We booked the Safari and have been on a few safari type experiences in the UK. This by far, was the most boring. We barely see any animals and when we did most were at a great distance except for the giraffes. It was a glorified taxi service around the grounds.
If you are a wheelchair user or buggy user then forget it! It’s all uphill and lots of stairs to climb. I can imagine children getting very tired.
The food and drinks were ok and overpriced.
All in all, we had a good day. But there are far more interactive experiences with animals around the UK at a similar price. I feel even some zoo’s you get a closer look at the animals. We won’t be returning.
Ky88 — Google review
Though it has wheelchair access and parking, not all of the areas are wheelchair friendly. We had to ask for the mini bus to pick us up and take us to places. There are buggies, but they were fully booked. It was a hot day, so some animals were keeping inside to stay cool.
There are a few places to eat and get ice cream or drinks. It also has a play area for children.
Sandra Lawrence — Google review
Spent a day here and had a private party with a safari and afternoon tea for a friends 60th birthday. What a fabulous day we all had. We were greeted with tea and shortbread in our private function room which was beautifully decorated. Then we moved on to our safari and we had Charlie as our ranger, who I must say was superb. His knowledge about that animals was amazing and very interesting. Our whole journey was presented with passion for the animals. Charlie made the experience wonderful. Then we went back to our private room and had a very delicious afternoon tea. The service was also fantastic for this part of our experience. Would highly recommend this place and would return in a heartbeat.
Joanne — Google review
Stayed in the Pinewood pods for a night. Facilities were great, immaculately clean, and well heated. Food is not cheap, but very nice.
A great zoo if you enjoy looking at big cats and gorillas. Only downfall was that some of the zoo is off-limits to pedestrians, and some enclosures can only be seen on the safari. Additionally, we could not view the leopard enclosure as it was gated off for leopard creek guests and animal encounter guests only, which was slightly disappointing.
However, the zoo is clearly well maintained, and the animals well looked after. I’d definitely stay here again.
Chloe Bassett — Google review
Stayed at Lion Lodge overnight and wow, what an experience.....
The lodge was pure luxury and being able to sit next to the lions was amazing.
All the staff were so helpful and friendly and made this a truly memorable time.
Also booked a AAA Safari - this is highly recommended. Will, our ranger, was so knowledgeable, funny and friendly. The real highlight for me was hand feeding the black rhino and stroking the white rhino.
A most enjoyable 2.5 hours roaming the reserve.
Karl Davies — Google review
The Safari was such an enjoyable experience for all of us, suitable for all age. Some of the animals have a spacious natural ground to explore around, I suppose similar to their natural habitat. So don’t think of this park like an ordinary zoo please.
The restaurant’s interior was most fond by me, 30-40 for two adult plus a child which is acceptable. Applause for the chefs here, the beef burger and lamb kofta were absolutely amazing!
Great (free) parking space, though the extended grass parking could be very muddy and splashy around the wheels after the rain.
The staff were lovely and polite, attentive and happy to offer info to new visitors. A good selection of souvenirs.
Louis S — Google review
We didn't stay here as we live fairly near by. We had the most incredible day. The dinosaur forest is incredible and the best thing ever for any Dino loving life ones. The safari is great, bumpy but, very informative and it's lovely to hear about the reintroduction of animals into the wild. If you do go on the safari, try to sit on the left!
Maxine Morgan — Google review
Amazing wildlife park, so professional and well kept, animals have vast well thought out enclosures. They breed and return animals to the wild to their natural habitat to repopulate endangered animal communities. Recommend paying extra for the close encounters. We fed the gorillas and it was magical. The park is set in beautiful countryside, with views to the sea
Josh L — Google review
Wow!!! Port Lympne Safari Park is amazing!! We had the best day here. So much to see and the safari is so good. We got very close to the giraffes and our guide was very knowledgeable. What I will say is the safari park is built on a hill so make sure you wear comfy footwear. The grounds are beautiful. With the gardens and the orangery you will have plenty of photo ops. The accommodation looks amazing and we are absolutely going back to stay!
Becky Price — Google review
Wonderful day out with my fiancé here! The AAA safari was incredible with our guide Casey bringing the whole tour to life with his extensive knowledge of all things animal related.
We were able to feed the Rhinos and Giraffe and could not have been happier with the overall experience. Before hand, we were able to walk the ground a little ourselves and see some of the animals who all looked in great condition and well fed! This place truly loves their animals and keeps them in great health and perfect living conditions.
Can't wait to go back.
Jakeus 25 — Google review
Had a stay at Port Lympne for my husbands birthday and they have been nothing but exceptional the whole time. They allowed me to drop my husbands present down a week early with some decorations and a cake to decorated our wigwam helped advice us on the best animal experience and time to take the safari and alway on hand to answer questions on the animals. Food in the garden restaurant was amazing! Big shout out to Amy down at the gorilla for spending 30minuets with us answering questions and telling us about all the girls in the cage! Thank you to Candy for the best experience with the white rhinos! The team from start to finish went above and beyond! Will recommend to anyone who will listen! Will definitely be back!
Katiejane Quinn — Google review
Had an absolutely fab weekend away to celebrate some birthdays. The service is fantastic, the staff was so friendly and made us feel so welcome and special each step of the way. The accomodation is great value, we stayed at the Bear Lodge and it was lovely. The safaris were so educational and you get one for each night of your stay so we made the most out of it! I could honestly have spent a whole week here exploring and trying out the different activities! We'll definitely be back and I've recommended it to everyone!
Catarina Fattori — Google review
This is a review of the Reserve . No one likes to see animals in captivity but at least here you know that the philosophy behind the Reserve is all good . The Aspinall Foundation does great work in conservation and getting animals back in the wild . This it was doing long before it was trendy to care about wildlife .
It's great to know that the admission fee helps support the good works of the Foundation.
As a destination it's a lovely place for a day out . Set in a great location with wonderful views .
The ' big house ' and gardens would be a nice destination even without the associated animal reserve.
There seems to be plenty of facilities to eat and drink , or picnic if you bring your own food .
All in all a great day out .
Michael Dillon — Google review
We stayed here overnight in a small hut 🛖 in the pinewood area. The hut had two normal beds and a fold out futon, adequate lighting and a few sockets one of which powered a small oil filled heater. We really loved our accommodation.
Some people commented that they couldn't sleep because of the loins roaring, but when the door is shut you can't really hear them.
The park itself is fantastic. All of the animals came out to see us, so there was no lack of things to see. We also did a safari trip on one of the troop carriers they have and that was brilliant too.
The whole site is built onto the side of a hill, so if you go around and see everything, be prepared to do a lot of climbing to get back to the top.
There are two restaurants on site which you will have to book early for but the food is lovely (if not rather expensive).
Overall we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely go back here again!
Matthew Chard — Google review
Just back from a lovely day out . The car park was smaller than we thought and the staff explained that in the winter months no one parks on the grass , but in the summer months many more spaces are available. This place was amazing, right at the start was greeting by a friendly boy in the gift shop who helped as with all of our questions.
We had booked the safari which was very interesting and great as you got up close to most of the animals. Well worth the £6 per person for the hour on safari. So much to see and do in this reserve , will definitely be coming back again .
Julie craker — Google review
Fantastic day at Port Lympne. I was amazed how knowledgeable the lady that took us on the safari was.
I would 100 per cent recommend. The safari took about an hour. Driving round at about 5mph. Information on all animals and the zoo. The ride was very comfortable and the animals are clearly seen. Some animals standing around in front the truck very funny.
Rosanna — Google review
More than expected. From the start the staff were friendly and helpful. The park was muddy and a lot of walking was involved, but we don't have mobility issues so this was fine.
1st class service. Beautiful park with well cared for animals. Good project to support. It was the little details that made it perfect. Would recommend to anyone that can walk well.
Anita Beukes — Google review
Absolutely enjoyed my time here. It was a lovely experience to see the animals, especially the tour which they provide taking you closer to the giraffes. someone from our group touched the giraffe which made one of a staff a bit sentimental. she kept bringing the topic out during rest of the safari to make her point.
Driving the gold cart was fun. the restaurant near the entrance was absolutely fantastic. overall, if you love animals than i would definitely recommend to go there. Best to take your kids and not at summer time. there were no air cons at the outdoor cabin which can make kids a bit hot tempered.
i will visit again under pleasant circumstances.
Delta Young — Google review
My grandsons, 7 n 13 , me n my friend , had an amazing day at the port Lympne safari Park today! Saw lots of animals close up on the safari.such wonderful, friendly, informative staff ...relaxing atmosphere . We all said great value for money.well worth a visit. Highly recommend doing the safari , Mel was brill ! Well done staff ....perfect day out !
Jayne Brookssherman — Google review
Myself and my partner went here for a day out and had the most amazing time. The safari is a must, for no extra cost, it was great to see so many different animals in such a massive amount of space. It lasted around an hour and we got to get some nice close ups of some of the animals. The zoo itself is very big and there's lots to see although it was tiring with all the hills. The gardens were also very beautiful and great to have picnics or to take a break.
Sometimes it was a little confusing knowing where we could walk, as you would have the buggy only pathways and the map didn't have the full list of animals on there, which would have been nice. The location was not very tourist friendly if you're not driving in, we are from Birmingham so found it hard to get there by bus from our hotel and did have to walk quite a distance to get to the park.
Overall, the zoo is definitely one to go and see and we had a wonderful day.
Kristal Ramdeen — Google review
Stayed for 2 nights at the Tiger Lodge all the family were super excited to see the Tiger.
We stayed here as part of a special holiday after a bereavement of a parent
Port lymph contacted us the day before we left to inform us that the safari experience that we had booked would be cancelled on the Thursday due to bad weather conditions and made arrangements to move the experience to half an hour after we checked in on the day of arrival this was all super efficient and a great experience
However what they failed to say was that the tiger would be locked away due to the bad weather for our whole visit apart from the last 4 hours before we left!!!
The staff on reception were very informative and helpful but nothing seemed to follow through with bookings we had made
There was just a lack of ‘finishing touches’ which would have made the holiday
I don’t think I would recommend
higgy — Google review
My son and I have returned from a night and two days at Port Lympne. We stayed in Leopard Creek in one of the huts (most beautiful hut I have ever seen!). We have had a fantastic time. The animals are fascinating and have so much space and care - they seem so happy and content - and the devotion to the animals from all the team is clear. And that’s what put shine on the trip - every single person working at the Park was so kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Had an amazing time.
Chloe Bradley — Google review
Very cold wet and windy day to be visiting. Lunch at the Garden Room was one of the best roasts we have had. Highly recommend the beef followed by apple crumble. Well priced and a lovely setting. Service was good, a little slow at times but a busy Sunday lunch so to be expected. Kindly accommodated us earlier than scheduled. Thank you, will be back to explore in the warmer months. Great day out for both couples and families. The guide on our safari was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Hannah Smith — Google review
I visited here for as was staying nearby for my birthday and loved it. Great zoo, we did the safari truck tour and the two staff members were great so glad we did it as saw more animals. The reserve itself is massive and loads options if you wanted to stay! Great for walking lovers. Reasonably priced and could have stayed even longer. Recommend to all visiting. Thank you.
Amber Wrentmore — Google review
We didn't stay at port lympne, we went on a day trip as we were staying in Rye and it's only half an hour away. It was a fantastic day, we took my 2 year old son he absolutely loved it, the enclosures are very large and the variety of animals on show is great. I'd definitely recommend doing the safari tour as well, it's a little extra when buying the ticket, it's well worth it, we had a lovely and informative host this took in total about an hour. I would say food even though it was very nice in the park, is very expensive. Also if you have a young child bring a buggy due to the sheer size of the park, if you have any mobility issues walking the park could be a problem, but you can rent a buggy for the day which id recommend. Overall a great day and for me the best zoo/safari park in the UK and we've been to many of them.
Matt D — Google review
We had an absolute memory of a lifetime experience staying in lion Lodge. it was absolutely incredible the Lions were right up to our window face to face Close, remarkable. the actual Lodge accommodation was truly five star and we were treated in such an amazing way as if we were really special it's a memory that will stay with me for a lifetime. the actual Safari Park is really good it's large and the work they're doing is excellent we did the safari on the trucks sadly it was raining but we still saw lots and lots of animals. the only thing I would say is we had pizza delivered to the room which was extraordinarily expensive but that would be my only gripe. I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance to stay at Lion Lodge it really really is worth the investment.
sandra philip — Google review
i treated my husband for his birthday to the safari ride and also the gorilla encounter, both were good , the gorilla encounter was phenomenal to be as close as we could be , the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. the park itself is very good all the staff you meet very friendly, this park is definitely worth a visit lots of walking which is very steep in some places , we visited in the week which was quiet but nice as you got to see all the animals really enjoyable experience 😀
Paula Drew — Google review
Absolutely fantastic day out from start to finish. We went on Safari with our Ranger (Will) who was brilliant and we saw some incredible animals, we were very lucky as there was only 2 other people in the vehicle so it really felt like a personal experience. Will's knowledge of all the animals and their personalities was second to none he gave an excellent experience and was an absolute star not to mention had a great sense of humour too. Every member of staff was extremely helpful and friendly, all the places to eat were great and the food was extremely tasty and restaurants were kept very clean and tidy even though is was very busy. Would definitely recommend! 5*
Rob — Google review
Truly amazing experience, Just out of this world. If I could live here I would.
Staff are great, polite, friendly and happy to help,Full of information.
Accommodation is breath taking along with the views of the park. All combined just makes for a beautiful trip away. This was our second time there, first in the tree tops and this one in the lion room and hope to return again. It's great for not just the children but adults as well. Thank you for bringing us the magical adventure
Chris — Google review
We had an enjoyable 2 night stay here to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We stayed in a shepherds hut which was very comfortable and cosy. We had the opportunity of a log burner inside or an outdoor chimnea, neither of which we took advantage of (but a lovely added touch).
Our cabin was a fair distance from the restaurants and other places but the addition of a golf cart made it an even more enjoyable stay. The golf cart was big enough to carry all our luggage and the 2 of us (they also had larger ones for larger parties).
The safari was OK but personally I enjoyed the ranger tour a lot more. The Safari allowed us to see many animals but felt very much like they had to be back in time to do the next trip. The Ranger tour was a lot more relaxed with the opportunity to ask questions and take many more photos. (It probably helped that there were only 4 of us on this tour).
All in all a very enjoyable stay with the added bonus of knowing the animals, both on site and in their natural environment, are being cared for and protected for future generations.
diana roach — Google review
Spent a lovely day here at the Reserve. We started with a safari drive around an off limits part of this 600 acre park. After a sandwich and coffee at Base Camp we continued on the walking part of the park taking in a Gorilla scatter feed and talk. An excellent day out but beware there is a LOT of walking with some steep inclines.
Robin Sparks — Google review
Amazing. My partner and I had a great day out. The glory of the park has no comparison. Zoos don't come close to this for animal welfare, habitat and experience. Can't recommend highly enough.
Jack Collins — Google review
Port Lympne is amazing with beautiful grounds. The stay is great however very expensive for what you get included. You are unable to get into your accommodation until 3 then have to leave by 11 which seems so little time in the accommodation as you are exploring the park and eating dinner.
You do get a golf buggy but it is not allowed around the whole park which is a shame and there is a few animals that you are unable to see unless you stay in that part of the park totally unfair for all paying guests.
It's so expensive and doesn't include breakfast which is £18 per person and small portions.
Overall great place however over priced for what you get.
Jessica Kinsalla — Google review
If you book a safari and are late by two minutes you miss your jeep. We had arrived about ten minutes before our slot but the queue to get in took too long. Total disappointment. Drove all the way from London. They send hundreds of marketing emails but nothing to highlight you need to be early for the safari. Waste of time and money. won't be back. The walk about part is really nothing special. Other places do that much better. Walked around in about an hour and a half. No real wow moments. No giraffes on foot trail.
Stephen Leonard — Google review
Had such an amazing experience.
Our 3 year old loved seeing the animals, experiencing the camp fire, and hearing the lions roar through the night.
The pool table in the common area does need to be updated as not many people carry money anymore, but apart from that great!
Kelly Medlicott — Google review
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Aldington Rd, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR, United Kingdom
This beach, located in Sussex, is perfect for relaxing and spending time with family. The sand is golden and the water is blue, making it a popular spot for swimming. The beach also has lifeguards and parking nearby.
beautiful wide beach off Rye (took a short bus ride). fine soft sand and lovely walk - definitely walk along the higher sand dunes if you get the chance - better views especially at sunset! would definitely come back in summer to enjoy the water!!
Carolyn Cheng — Google review
Spent a lovely morning/afternoon there, even though it is winter and windy and places were closed it was still a lovely walk along the beach and we still had a bite to eat at the little café on the beach. Will definitely be back
Wendy Truebody — Google review
Beautiful, sandy beach, not too far from London. The tide can get very low, but listen to lifeguards calls regarding the tide changes. There are also a few beach bars where you can grab some food and refreshments.
ioli katsani — Google review
Parking is not cheap at £20 per day at the Western Car Park. There is a very steep dune to get over to reach the beach. It is not suitable for buggies or anything wheeled unless you’re superman. The beach itself is beautiful and there’s plenty of room.
Martin Jones — Google review
This beach is an exception in this part of England (South coast of Kent) as it is a sandy beach not pebbles. Furthermore, it's a large expanse of beach stretching for a number of miles. It's a lovely place to relax and enjoy the sun (when it shows itself). Furthermore there are at least a couple of car parks close to the beach, along with some amenities to buy food and drink.
George Williams — Google review
Stunning beach and massive massive dunes. Lots of parking but super expensive during peak hours. £16 for 4 hours!?! A few places to eat and drink. Highly recommended for everyone. Well worth a visit
Matt Wallace — Google review
Lovely sandy beach that the dogs adore. Dunes in and out a bit of a challenge for folk with walking difficulties but it is what it is
Neil Moulding — Google review
Beautiful shoreline with plenty of beach for you to catch some sun and enjoy a swim. Even though it gets busy on warmer summer days, the beach itself doesn't feel too crowded. There is a bit of a walk over the dunes to get from the car park to the beach which can be a challenge for some.
Nethin Maharaj — Google review
Camber Sands is a stunning beach destination that offers miles of golden sandy shores and mesmerizing coastal beauty. The vast expanse of the beach provides ample space for sunbathing, sandcastle building, and leisurely walks. The dunes and natural landscapes surrounding the beach add to its charm and create a sense of tranquility. The clear waters and gentle waves make it an ideal spot for swimming and water sports activities. The beach's picturesque setting and breathtaking sunsets make it a photographer's dream. Camber Sands is a must-visit for beach lovers seeking a serene and picturesque coastal retreat.
Dante Freeman — Google review
I’ve been visiting Camber Sands beach for over 30 years and this is the first at sunrise. Wrap up warm and be delighted by the vastness of the landscape. It is my favourite beach in the world even beating Varadero in Cuba!
JulieAnn — Google review
Awsome day with my kids and family... The landscape was unbelievable the kids loved exploring the dunes and running into the sea.. all in all a perfect day out.. memories made ❤️
Rajesh Ahir — Google review
Camber is a great beach to go to, also, you don't need to pay the high fees of parking. Further along the beach, there is a huge free car park. You'll know you're in the right place as there is The Kitesuef Centre. A fifteen minute walk will take you to the more popular part of the beach where it is really sandy, however, the whole beach is really nice.
Sam Swindells — Google review
Beautiful big sandy beach. Kids love it all the time. I prefer going there slightly later so able to catch the sunset too.
Ahnaful A — Google review
For me this is the best sandy beach in uk! We enjoyed so much, the water was so nice on a hot summer day! 😎
Nicely equipped with parking, we went to Rye a town nearby to get fish and chips because it was highly rated on google.
Naba Omer — Google review
Lovely beach. Loved the dunes. Such a nice walk down the beach with the tide so low.
Clara Fernandez — Google review
“A sandy (barefoot-safe) beach”
This is currently the best sandy beach i’ve visited so far because I find it hard to walk in pebbly beach as my feet gets hurt and is very uncomfortable.
Very convenient parking (Apart from the parking charges) as restrooms are close by and easy to see. I find it handy as i don’t need to look around to find a toilet.
The cafe has a friendly staff and environment. Also check out the bar as they have a variety of drinks to choose.
I highly recommend the place especially if you are looking for place to chill with a beach vibe.
k0rb3e — Google review
Stunning beach. Lovely early morning stroll stroll along the beach and dunes.
Kerry Bradburn — Google review
It's such a cool beach and only two hours from London! Quite busy but entirely bareable, especially when compared to other Sussex beaches like Brighton.
Try finding an empty spot on one of the sand dunes for pure relaxation 😌
Yosef Citron — Google review
Parking: The western car park is a much better option than the central car park, as it is much cheaper (£4 per hour) and it is not as crowded. However, you do have to walk over a steep dune to get to the beach from the western car park.
Beach: The beach is absolutely stunning. It is very expansive, with soft golden sand that stretches for miles. The lifeguards were on duty, and there were beach huts where you could purchase things. The beach was very flat, so it was easy to walk around. When the tide was out, you could walk far out into the sea.
Overall: Camber Sands beach is a great place to spend a day. It is beautiful, it is family-friendly, and it is not too crowded. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great beach day.
Nestled between two cliffs and accessible via funicular railways, Hastings Old Town is a delightful blend of traditional seaside charm and Tudor architecture. Visitors can explore the vibrant arts scene, browse quaint shops on George Street, and enjoy lively pubs on High Street. A shingle beach dotted with wooden fishermen's huts offers a picturesque backdrop for tourists who come to admire the Bluereef Aquarium or take in the sights at the Hastings Fishermen's Museum.
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Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station)
The heritage railway in Tenterden offers journeys on vintage steam and diesel trains, some with dining service. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, book a seat on the Wealdon Pullman between April and October. Your meal is served in the perfectly preserved Pullman cars by Pullman attendants in authentic attire.
We went on a 70 minute steam train ride on 18th December, Santa came along with his elves to talk to the children and give them a wrapped gift with their names on it which they loved. One of the elves pulled his mask down and poked his tongue out at my daughter and that was the highlight of her day!!
The magician that visited our first class carriage was also brilliant!
The station staff were all friendly, there was a lovely carousel ride, family photo was taken in front of a lovely fireplace and there was mulled wine on offer, all included in the price!
The model railway on the way put was also lovely and just after that the kid's could write their letter to Santa and put it in the post box. Overall a lovely way of taking the kids to see Santa, different from the usual grotto!
Josiie Hall — Google review
So much fun! Riding the stream train was awesome. Staff are friendly and really nice. The food was great and the picnic plough.ans was delicious as was the cream tea box. Also tiny bottles of processo and cans of gin and tonic were very cheap indeed.
The views from the train were stunning and each station was as cute as the next.
On the table top of our train seats was a "what animals you might see" during your train ride, pri Ted on to the table top and we were luckily surprised that we did see many of those animals, exactly where the map said, including deer!!
We went to Bodiam and alighted. Walked for 3 mins and we were at a lovely pub for a quick bevvie and some slap up yummy grub! We had soft pulled chicken tacos, deep fried hallumi bites and some cheesy chips for the kids.
Then we crossed over the road to go to Bodiam Castle which was a nice quick walk around, climb to the top, looked at the kou and ducks in the pond and headed back to the pub.
The price of the entrance to the g
Castle wasn't cheap for what it was but it didn't break the bank either.
After a swift drink in the pub we walked back to catch the last train back to Tenterden.
The weather was beautiful, so were the people and the surroundings! All in all a brilliant day!
Tickets for the steam train were decently priced but not what I would call a very cheap day out. I got the tickets as a fathers day gift from our boys, as he loves steam trains. He was overjoyed and so excited. He said the pullman carriage was his favourite.
Jodi Roscow — Google review
Went here just before Christmas for the Santa train ride experience with the kids. An excellent afternoon, a great day for the kids to meet Santa on a real fully working operational steam train! The whole journey lasts about 90mins with Santa giving presents to the children, and a magician on board for the return journey. There's a carousel ride for all and stalls selling hot/cold food and drink.
You can easily spend around 3/4hrs here, including the train ride!
The staff were also excellent and make the whole experience magical for all.
Highly recommended and will definitely be back again!
Sam Charlesworth — Google review
We visited the Kent & East Sussex Railway as part of our honeymoon, as my wife loves trains. We booked Freedom passes, and spent a whole day riding the railway, and visiting the nearby museum.
The engine and carriages seem really well cared for, and we had a lovely day out.
The really special part for us was the staff, who were absolutely lovely, with one of the engineers in particular taking some time out of his day (I fear I interrupted his break) to make this truly special, and he absolutely made my wife's day.
A truly wonderful experience.
Magnus Druitt — Google review
Had a really nice family afternoon on the railway. Scenery was fantastic and all the staff were helpful. Has been the best steam train visit we have done. Can recommend highly enough!
Graeme S — Google review
This was my very first heritage line visit in all my life, and being born and bread Londoner, I've never had a chance to venture out of my comfort zone until now.
As a train spotter inside me comes out, it was a surprise how the level of detail this place is. It was like you've been transported back in time. The sights and smell of the engines were awesome & as for the views, a long the line it was scenic, like you see in a post card.
If I had time spare time, I'd surely come back again. I recommend this place place highly and it was worth the 2 hour drive.
Melvin Bartolome — Google review
We had an amazing afternoon here at Kent & Sussex railway. We took the train from Tenterden to Bodiam and return. It felt very good traveling in these heritage trains, all well preserved.
It was very delightful to see how passionate all employees/ volunteers seemed to be about their job, always smiling.
The views from the train are also amazing, although we had a very rainy afternoon, we still enjoyed it.
This is a must to do in Kent/ East Sussex.
Highly recommended.
Sónia Martins — Google review
We just love the KESR. We’ve been twice just this year- once in April for the Pullman dining experience and today for the Santa Special. I can’t explain it but it’s something really heartwarming- yes it is expensive but the value is there- they go above and beyond to make it a magical experience. We had a first class compartment and they had laid out a little bag with treats in for the ride, and came to check we had everything we needed. We have been before and had a table in a regular compartment and had an equally lovely time, but the private compartment really was that little bit extra special. We had free hot drinks, unlimited rides on the carousel and a photograph included- honestly it’s really good value when you break it all down, and the train ride alone is an hour long. They’re just great people and we can’t recommend them enough.
Sophie De-Roe — Google review
OMG, what can i not say about this treat. Highly recommend to do this fabulous treat. As a gift we had the evening dinner experience. Everyone at Tenterden Station, on the train, on the lines, museums and platform our volunteers. Absolutely amazing, well done each and everyone who has put so much time, love and restoration into this little world of joy.
We are very much into 1940s/50s so we went dressed for the fun and splendour. The service: Polite and couldn't do more for you to enjoy the experience. Food: All cooked and prepared on board, just fabulous.
Do book somewhere to stay overnight as you get back late. Plus the Village is lovely to visit to.
This is a must do. Great for a gift.
Julie Pilcher — Google review
A beautifully kept station full of pride at Tenterden and Bodiam where we got off for a trip to a favourite pub of ours.You can feel the love that the volunteers and their knowledge. We were lucky to have 1 very clued up older Scottish gent looking very dapper give us a talk on the surrounding countryside on our return from Bodiam. A real history lesson! The staff work hard and are eager to make your experience a happy one. We enjoyed it very much as first timers though we've lived locally for years. Definitely worth a day out.
Sheryl — Google review
An amazing place for lovers of trains, steam trains, history, science, museums, nature, heritage, old times. Visited with my parents (who are in their late 60s now) during 1940s weekend where customs of era were so well presented and performed - my parents, my toddler (3yo) and I, loved every minute. Everything was at our fingertips to explore, staff very friendly, informative and entertaining. Good facilities, good and affordable prices when you want to ride a train, free museum, extra attractions in a nearby town and surroundings. Marvellous trip by steam train from Tenderdem to Bodiam through fields of outstanding beauty. My parents got very emotional as the day brought them back to times when they were under 10 and travelled themselves this way.
We also visited a nearby castle in Bodiam, a cherry on top as the surrounds were fabulous.
A sunny and warm spring day with blue skies made a fabulous day out to remember and made new memories. Thank you K&ESR team. You are a gem of Kent!
Dorota Trapl — Google review
Very pleasant steam train ride from Tenterden to Bodiam and back. Wonderful views from the carriage windows. Saw whole host of butterflies at one stop. A herd of Fallow deer and a Little Egret were also spotted. A luxury was a drinks and snack trolley wheeled through carriages. Loved it. As we caught the last train of the day there wasn't time to get off and explore the stations along the way. We are going again and give ourselves plenty more time explore.
AS — Google review
What an amazing day. First time on a steam train and absolutely loved it.
Also what made the day special was all the staff were very friendly and a good laugh. Highly recommend visiting this place. We did the train from Tenterden to Bodiam and it was such a lovely ride even though it was super hot 🥵 haha. Great day! A must go! ❤️
Kimberley A — Google review
We had a fantastic day out and would highly recommend a day out at K&ESR. The whole team there from the lovely lady at the ticket office, the train driver - who invited our little boy into the train cab - the platform staff, the conductors on the train and the lovely lady in the gift shop are really nice and very helpful with their customer service just as good. We will definitely be going back again. Thank you for a fantastic day.
CJ “Space Runner” Paine — Google review
A wonderful place to experience the days of steam, with services running from here to Bodiam in just under an hour (where you will find a country pub and castle to explore).
The station is full of character, including a model railway and lots of enthusiastic staff who do their best to ensure everyone enjoys their experience.
Tenderden station opened in the spring of 1900, finally closing just 61 years later. Thankfully a little over a decade later it reopened with the service through to Bodiam running since 2000.
Although you can buy full fare tickets immediately before boarding it is well worth booking discounted “Freedom Tickets” up until midnight the day before travel, allowing you to board any train you wish both there and back.
The specific timetable depends upon the day and season (check the website), but typically if the railway is open there are five services in each direction with the first around 10:20am and the final return around 4:45pm.
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Sam Saltwell — Google review
A worthwhile visit. Families and train lovers. Good prices for everyone. Park at Bodham castle and a short walk to the railway. Or Tenderden Town at the other. They ran 2 steam locomotives on Saturday. 50min one way. All ages
sarah lawrence — Google review
Had a fantastic ride ,thoroughly enjoyed it. Great idea with the trolley ladies. All very friendly and accommodating. Had a lovely informative conversation with one of the staff.
Can highly recommend this trip.
Helvy — Google review
We had a brilliant time with the Pullman dinner for two evening trip. Everyone was great, the food was lovely and the carriage was brilliant. It was like going back 100 years.
William Bungay — Google review
If you love trains, you will love this railway. The line takes five stops, around 50 minutes in one way. With a freedom ticket, you can change at any reason any time.
For us, it was a really good day.
Attila Farago — Google review
Brilliant visit to the diesel gala. Did the drive a diesel for 10 minutes in a tiny shunter and didn't crash or derail. Love older diesel locos, they have their own character.
Graham Thorne — Google review
A beautiful trip in best weather for us and our little daughter. She was fascinated and having fun. We are delighted that such a nice little piece of transport history is being preserved for people to experience. It was just a pity that the museum closed very quickly after the last train. I will definitely look at it again with more time when we come back to the area.
Steffen Fritsch — Google review
A great morning out on the extinct express. My kids really enjoyed it and loved meeting the baby dinosaurs. The only criticism I have is, can they make it longer and possibly put some dinosaurs along the track for little ones to spot? My 2 boys loved being in their own carriage and their new books. It was run very efficiently, and the dinosaurs bought to life wonderfully for my kids. We all really enjoyed it. Also, we visited the cafe before getting on the train, and the prices and quality of food and service were some of the best I've experienced in a long while. We are looking to book onto one of their other events later in the year!
Robert Hewitt — Google review
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Tenterden Town Station, Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE, United Kingdom
Battle Abbey is a historical landmark that features medieval ruins and a battlefield site. It offers an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066, and a cafe. The place is significant for its role in the history of England as it was where the famous Battle of Hastings took place. Despite being wet and cold on some days, visitors find it fascinating to see the actual location where those historical events happened. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the history behind the abbey.
A wet and cold day in March, so there were not too many people around, which helped to get around and see things. Fascinating to finally see the actual place that those history lessons taught us about. I wouldn't have fancied running up that hill into a hail of arrows, so if I were Duke William, England would still be Anglo-Saxon! Very interesting. Recommended.
Paul Schwer — Google review
Large places to explore including walls around the Battle site and around the buildings and remains. Quite good explanations on the boards and the free audio tour. Loads of stairs and hills to navigate. Even then remains can be a challenge to get around although there is a wheelchair track around the site. Well worth a visit. We were there for 4 hours but did not finish it. There is a visitor centre which is particularly good for children. The cage head a variety of food including vegan and gluten free. We were lucky to see inside battle school since it is school holidays.
Denis Parker — Google review
Pricey to get in, unless you're a member. Luckily my mum is a member, so my children and I got in with her. We were lucky with the weather. Spent a few hours here. Walked all around, read a few bits. Kids enjoyed it. Nice play park for the kids to enjoy at the end.
Natalie Arnold — Google review
Great day out with the kids! Amazing place and history lesson! Staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the history behind the Abbey. Walked around the battlefield, climbed up the tower and looked over the whole town. A must see for the family!
DragonBear — Google review
A memorable and educational day out. The atmospheric abbey ruins are brought to life by an informative handheld audio guide. A well presented exhibition includes interactive displays and a short film.
The ruins have been well preserved, while still granting access to most areas. The grounds also include a quaint dairy, walled garden and memorial. Climbing the spiral staircase to the top of the gatehouse tower affords excellent views over Battle and the surrounding countryside.
Excellent facilities, with a large café, gift shop, play area, toilets and on-site parking (paid, but free for English Heritage members). The whole site is dog friendly, including indoor areas.
The battlefield was closed at the time of my visit due to recent heavy rain - worth checking the website in advance if you want to be sure this is open.
Fairly quiet on an overcast Saturday in winter, but being one of the best English Heritage properties in the area, it's a good idea to arrive early in peak season.
Andrew Thomas — Google review
Historic and well maintained. Plenty of parking space outside the property a short walk away from main entrance that is free for EH members. Great kids play area and nice trail to walk through the battlefield. The tower climbs are a little steep but offers great views.
Pramod Nair — Google review
This was a fascinating place, so full of history, well worth the visit. The shop wasn't astronomical in price either. Not cheap, obviously, but not silly money for a lot of the stuff. They are very welcoming and encourage guests to explore. The whole experience was far better than I ever imagined.
K — Google review
Had a great day at Battel Abbey walking around taking in all the historical sights & information. Everything is well laid out. The staff at the Information point were very helpful and convinced us to become members as we are interested in going to other Heritage sites. The whole area is kept clean. The restaurant area was clean and there was a range of food available. The staff there were friendly & helpful. Had a great time walking around and spent a few hours enjoying the sights. The staff at the shop were really friendly & helpfull aswell. Allround a day well spent.👍👌😁
PS : Although there is a good large Carpark there, it does not showup on Google Maps 🤔
Malcolm Chinoy — Google review
We are English Heritage members so got free entry but would've paid full price as it was great! Super dog friendly - we assumed she'd only be allowed in the grounds but was told she could go everywhere including the inside rooms and towers! The audio guide (free!) was very informative and the entire place was excellently looked after. Dropped a star because the woodland park walk was closed so we couldn't walk around the battlefield which would've been nice. Despite not being able to access a large area of the site, we still spent a couple of hours there and had a great time!
Frances Davies-Walsh — Google review
Visited as a English Heritage member.
This is also a private school so you will see uniformed students
Free audio machines to use, restaurant and toilets on site.
Great look into the history of Hastings
Robin Vass — Google review
Exactly as you remember it from your childhood school trips! But dare I say more fun as an adult! Great place to spend an afternoon, short or long walking tours with the shorter tour wheelchair accessible. The staff put on a great little show which explains the story of the battle of Hastings, it's aimed at kids but I loved it. The very best thing about this heritage site is that they are more than happy for you to bring your dogs along, they can even go all the way upto the rooftop view point! Splendid way to spend a day out with furry friends.
Leanne Smith — Google review
Great day out. They had themed events going on and the actors were fab. The walk around was interesting. Kids are 5 and 9 and they seemed to enjoy it. Definitely recommend a visit. The volunteers and staff were very attentive. We took a picnic but there is a cafe and food was reasonably priced and popular.
E “Laineyblue” C — Google review
We really liked it here. We had a guided tour by Robert, a very enthusiastic volunteer, who was knowledgeable and entertaining. The castle is very charming and we felt the history brought alive by his commentary. Looking across the battle field was quite poignant and much of the castle was accessible. The cafe was very nice. The view from the tower was extensive and the little town of Battle pleasant. Loved the little knitted bollard covers.
Judith Hope — Google review
Fantastic example of architecture at its best.
A truly remarkable and very well preserved castle emanating historic significance. Extremely well kept.
Welcoming staff are pleasant, helpful, friendly and professional.
A great place to visit if you want to learn about the great Battle of 1066.
Well worth a visit, following the castle there is a wonderful quaint characteristic high street to visit with a great array of shops and eateries.
Lord Brett McLean — Google review
Fabulous place to visit, even my kids found it interesting! Make sure you use the audio guides! Only down side was the cafe was a little on the expensive side, £3.50 for a rice crispy cake!
phillip gibb — Google review
One of the most important sites in British history and it doesn't dissapoint. From the information films, animations, archaeology, the buildings ruins and battlefield . EH has done brilliantly, information is to the point and not too much, you can use headsets if this is easier. A trip to the top of the gatehouse tower offers panoramic views over the town and wider countryside. Its just dripping in history and is a must visit. Please note on wet days the battlefield walk may be closed due to dangerous conditions underfoot
kevin mills — Google review
Wow. Always wanted to go here. Mum is English Heritage member so was lovely to visit with her. Booked online for me as slightly cheaper. No queue and parked in the car park right next to the entrance. Enjoyed a coffee before the Battlefield walk. Not cheap but was good coffee. Be warned!! Only one toilet right at start so make sure you go! The long walk is worth it and grab your audio guide at the start for the immersive experience! Had a fantastic 4 hours exploring. Well worth the money.
Vikki Strachan — Google review
Great walk around, alot of interesting history information. Good for all ages. Especially like the walk around the battlefield.
Benjamin Murtagh (Benjamin Murtagh) — Google review
Absolutely amazing place to visit. Even if you don't like history it's worth a visit..but if your into history etc you will be amazed..they have audio if you want to follow it on...they have a disabled access around the grounds if you need to use wheelchair or walking aids you are given a map..gift shop,seating all around the area..walks you can go on..actors doing displays not allowed to take photos of them doing it..put you can take them around the rest of the abbey..staff are very knowable and very helpful and friendly..gift shops..
dawn dinsley — Google review
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Butter Cross, High St, Battle TN33 0AE, United Kingdom
The Premier Sovereign Harbour Marina & Boatyard is a large, modern marina with waterside dining and cocktail lounges. There are several restaurants and cafes nearby, as well as a variety of shops. The marina is well-maintained and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a great place to relax or explore the harbour area.
Love this harbour,such a nice place to visit and walk around
Malcolm Brown — Google review
Great place for an accessible 3 mile walk ( its three miles if you walk the combined South and North Harbour walkways). The paths are flat with no obstacles. The Waterfront offers cafes, restaurant, ice cream parlour and bar. You can also take a 45 minute Harbour boat which takes you on a guided tour of three of the harbours. You can also book boat trips to Beachy Head Lighthouse or take a charter boat to enjoy a day's fishing. There is a small retail park close by with a large, free car park.
Ray Blakebrough — Google review
The marina is amazing. Very friendly staff and great facilities. Costs are reasonable so get them to give you a quote.
Stephan Buys — Google review
Sovereign Harbour is one of my favourite places to go, your able to walk around the majority of it as a visitor, as well as eat and drink there too, It’s always so clean. The only thing I would suggest is that when your walking you stick to the left, as the people riding their bikes/scooters come pretty close to running you over.
Jodie (Tinytot) — Google review
A very nice place to visit, relax, and go for a walk. Is clean and feels very secure. There's a variety of restaurants and cafés to sit down and enjoy although most of them not to a very high standard but for a casual moment will do it.
jennifer “Honest reviewer” Figueroa — Google review
I think it's very telling that all of the good reviews are from visitors and all reviews from actual berth holders are 1 or 2 stars. I am in the latter of this. It is a rediculously expensive marina and you should expect a 10% increase every year. The 'included' dry storage is a joke as they will charge you another £700 to lift the boat.
For some lucky enough where money really is no object they I'm sure it's great but for those who are simply passionate about sailing and have to spend all their time maintaining their own boat to make it affordable it really is not OK. I've just put my boat on the market because I simply can't afford the extortionate fees.
Holly Caetano Alves de Castro — Google review
A very interesting place to walk around. A working harbour allowing the boats to enter and exit. Watched seals in the water. Plenty of eating houses and a great ice cream parlour. Looking forward to returning.
Lynda Morgan — Google review
Visiting Daughters boyfriend & seeing his family , too . We all had a great day . We went to Harvesters for dinner. All 4 of our meals were great . Very busy but Staff managed to fit us in . All staff very helpful & polite . Would definitely recommend a visit .
Neil Davinson — Google review
This is a lovely place to visit, if you love boats even more reason to visit. Plenty of places around to enjoy a coffee or for dining.
Tony Baker — Google review
Beautiful atmosphere, lovely architecture, great spots for coffee, nice walks. Worth walking all the way around but allow an hour or two for it. There are little seals on the beach that can sometimes be spotted when the tide is out. Worth taking the boat tour that takes off in front of Pablos restaurant in warmer weather. The guides are brilliant and funny, interesting info along the way about the harbour history and happenings. The restaurants and coffee shops cater to all tastes and moods. Most of them have outside seating, which allows for watching the boats come by. Check out the blue bridge, which is lifted when bigger boats pass through. I believe the bridge connects the North and South harbours. It does take a while for it to come back down but if you are not in a hurry, it’s relaxing to watch. The locks are also interesting to watch as boats are coming and going. There is a lot to see and explore, it’s a great place to visit!
Agnese Middleton — Google review
As a berth holder of both jet ski and a power boat both kept here as I have no other option , this marina is a scam, a money grabbing organisation in where all the workers are so jeleous they couldn’t afford a boat or even a paddle board that they make your life hell
Hidden payments watch out for, no such thing as free dry storage .(as they charge you to get it from marina to boat yard £500)
Absolute liars!
They change the goal posts and charge different people different rates for the same service! Avoid at all cost best thing about this place is the restaurants which surround it! Premier marinas are a one big scamming operation! Poor poor service from a ‘potentially’ great place spoilt by greed and stupid rules that come and go depending on the person
Luke Mcloughlin — Google review
I recently visited Sovereign Harbour with my motorboat, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The employees were incredibly helpful and friendly, which was a stark contrast to the hostility I’ve encountered at Brighton Marina. Their respectful and kind attitude made our experience enjoyable.
A special mention goes to Kim, the Duty Manager. Her ability to connect with bertholders and provide excellent service truly stood out. She understands the importance of a smile and helpfulness in the business, making my visit smooth and delightful. Kim is undoubtedly an asset to this marina.
Sovereign Harbour Marina exudes a positive atmosphere. It’s well-maintained, clean, and naturally attracts beautiful boats.
In this contrast, Brighton Marina’s aggressive approach towards bertholders remains a mystery.
Lucie Podivinská — Google review
This is quite a walk from the centre of Eastbourne but on a nice day, a very pleasant one. There are a number of hi stoic attractions along the way including the old Redoubt Fort and the Martello Tower 66 and the entrance has an interesting double entry lock system.
The marina is attractive and has a number of restaurants which should cater for every taste. We enjoyed our visit and and watching the gentle passage of time from a waterfront bar.
Ian White — Google review
Absolutely lovely. I love looking at all the boats, imagining where they've been, where they're going ... The only downside is that we can't get up close and personal anymore, so conversation with these interesting voyagers is impossible. A great selection of restaurants surrounds the Marina, and the ambience was convivial despite CoVid 19 lurking in the ether 💞
Alice De Sao Joao Bryanton — Google review
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Marina Office, North Lock Side, Midway Quay, Pacific Dr, Eastbourne BN23 5BJ, United Kingdom
Drusillas Park is a delightful zoo and play park that caters to primary and junior school aged children. It boasts an impressive range of animals that are well-cared for, as well as a soft-play area, large slides, netted walkways, and feeding times. Additionally, the park features a restaurant and shop for visitors' convenience.
Lots of monkeys and birds to see. A perfect day out for children under 12. Lots of nice things to see and do and a couple of fun little rides at the end. Went during half term. Used vouchers so worth the visit. Recommend to take a picnic to save ££
Sarah Jobling — Google review
Brilliant places to visit, we had a great time saw lots of animals and so much to do there for kids of all ages. Book tickets in advance as it makes the visit a lot cheaper I think you can save 20% compared to turning up on the day. Free car park with plenty of spaces staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and the you can tell the animals are well looked after. Worth the visit if you are in the area. Easy to get too straight off the A27.
Louise — Google review
Fantastic first visit to Drusilla with my 15m old son. The size of the space is incredible. So much to do with the hound ones of all ages. Zoo, play parks, water park area, arcades, activities and so much more. really friendly staff and great gift shops. Multiple cafes. Starbucks if you want a coffee. It was a really great experience and will definitely be back with the whole family. What a great place where the animals are looked after properly with fantastic themed enclosures. You receive a free animal guide where you can stamp which animals you have seen for a keepsake. Brilliant.
Makka Roy (southofheaven) — Google review
Really good for children. Booklet for Children to stamp when they see each animal.
And also challenge book.
Animals. Train ride(free) splash water pad. Massive play park. Cafe, and restaurant.
Rides and added extras like panning for gold, bouncy castle, rock climbing.
Sophie Rumary — Google review
We're not local so visited as part of a trip away. Great layout and some lovely animal enclosures, but if you are not visiting with kids or want to go on the rides it's quite expensive even if you book in advance. No large species apart from camels, but a lot of the animals were active, especially the coatis!
C TH — Google review
Lovely zoo and play park for the primary and junior school aged kids. Plenty of animals which are well looked after. The play area is big with lots of slides swings and walkways. We purchased the tickets on the day and our kids had a wonderful day. tickets can be purchased online, but the date cannot be changed or refunded, we did this last month but our daughter caught chicken pox and couldn't go, shame that online tickets cannot be refunded or changed even in exceptional circumstances.
basanth yarakaraju — Google review
It was a great day out kids loved every second of it spent most the day there from opening and spent out time going round to take I all the animals. Then we did did the paving for gold and the inflatable slide with the kids loved and follow that with the water park. Then a train ride and onto the fairground rides All in all it was great and we got annual passes so will be going back again
Gary Smith — Google review
Very good day out. Great if you have very small children every thing is free when you get in even the small rides and games. The staff are very friendly and helpful will definitely be going back. Thanks for a great day the little one will remember for a long time.
Derek Greenwood — Google review
Brilliant for all the family, semi local train station for those that do not drive.. get a train to Berwick and then you have a 15-20 minute walk along one road to the park.
Friendly helpful staff throughout the park and very clean throughout.
If your a carer you can get free entry to the park if you attend when you take the person you care for.
Highly recommended
Ken Robinson — Google review
Absolutely amazing family day out. Free parking. Bins and toilets almost on every corner, several cafes (not too pricy), benches for picnic, softplay, excellent playground for bigger and smaller kids. Zoo itself is incredible! Spent the whole day, kids and adults had excellent time. Definitely will be back again.
Olga Olga — Google review
We visited on a Sunday and hadn't been there for a good few years but it hadn't appeared to have changed too much. The animals are still the best thing about the park with a wide variety and great knowledge/fact boards around each enclosure. The staff are always more than happy to answer any questions and talk about the animals. The sloths were a high point and looked amazing.
Once you get through the animal section you're in the children's play area, while the majority is free, a lot of the activities aren't which, considering it was £33 each (for both adult and child tickets), seemed a but unfair. The new attraction called Spark was heavily promoted but once you get there it too has a charge, and also was entirely booked up for the day according to the guy on the Spark entrance desk, so that didn't help with the kids moods, or mine.
The train hasn't changed a bit and is still highly entertaining (for me anyway). The rides that were free were great and on the day we visited they weren't busy at all.
Overall it's worth a visit for the animals, but be prepared for difficult child conversations when it comes to the playground.
Nick J — Google review
For my first visit (entire family), all I can say is...WOW! Really nice place, clean, friendly staff. The kids loved it!
Definitely worth a second visit.
Felix Padure — Google review
Our children absolutely loved it. Very interactive and lots of the exhibits have stamps to collect and quiz questions in the style of lifting flaps that the children loved. Food was reasonably priced and the coffee helped. The rides had a short wait time and are great for under 8s. The play area is huge and features an indoor soft play and a splash park.
Only let down was the cost.
The Jammo — Google review
I have visited Drusillas Park twice within a month. First time my granddaughter and I went with our Toddler group in a little coach. The children all very excited, started by looking at the animals. The water play area was very popular as a very hot day. I think she like the trampoline next followed by the fair ground rides. We left the park by 1.45 the toddlers all had a fabulous time and many fell asleep on the way home.
Second time was with my daughter and same granddaughter, although only 3 today she knew where she was and was happy to show her mummy the animals. Not so hot today so some of the animals where having a walk about in their enclosures, lovely to see. Again our little one knew the way to the trampoline and fair ground rides. We took a picnic, there are plenty of places to sit, but little one was to busy to eat. We ended the day by going in the shop and getting a new toy and an ice cream. A very happy and worn out little birthday girl in the car home.
Great place to take children to start learning about animals and to have lots of fun too.
Jean Donovan — Google review
Absolutely love this zoo, we come here a couple of times a year and really enjoy the experience we have.
It's lovely seeing this zoo improve over the years adding new exhibits with plenty of space for each set of animals.
Even got to see the new additions of animals and new babies which is lovely. If you get here around lunchtime you will be able to see most the animals getting feed. Which is a brilliant experience and the keepers are wonderful and full of enthusiasm and love showing the animals off like placing food in view of the windows to view.
The amount of personal experiences you can book as well for feeding and petting is brilliant.
We will be back again soon 👍
E W (T) — Google review
Great place to visit we have membership passes. So we come and go as we please.
Sometimes we just go for a walk round the zoo or sometimes just for the rides and play areas. Plenty to do for all the family. Highly recommend.
Sara Hedger — Google review
We had an excellent day at Drusillas Park (despite the rain). The zoo featured lots of small animals that you can get up close to. The highlight of the day was the great parks and play areas. Food quality was good and reasonably priced.
We visited with children aged between 1 and 8. They had a blast and I think these are the perfect age to really take advantage of all the things this place has to offer.
With younger children this is easily a full day experience but I can see with teenagers or just adults it would only take a few hours.
One star knocked off purely because it is more on the expensive side compared to similar attractions.
Shane Dunn — Google review
Lovely zoo for young children. My grandson loved the huskies and seeing Father Christmas. The zoo was full of small animals and he enjoyed seeing the otters and birds he could feed. He also enjoyed the train ride. The Sparks attraction is a very good addition.
We only had one problem and that was the lack of signs to get from one area to another. Apart from that l do recommend a visit
Alison Read — Google review
Went just before Christmas so it was a cold day but it was great to have lots of covered areas to veiw the animals which I didn't expect. Nearly all of the animals could be veiwed, inside there dens (some didn't want to venture out), there is plenty to see and do to keep kids and adults entertained for hours and hours. The cafe's are spacious too with plenty of seating inside and out.
steven goddard — Google review
We took my daughter to drusillas for a zookeeper for the day experience and everything about the experience was amazing. She spent the day with Amber as her zookeeper and amber was fantastic, so knowledgeable and good with our daughter. She experienced so much during the day, and got to spend so much time with a variety of animals and hasn't stopped talking about it ever since. We highly recommend this really well priced, one on one zookeeper experience and are so grateful to Amber.
Jamie Lamport — Google review
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Zoo Park Ltd, Drusillas, Berwick, Polegate BN26 5QS, United Kingdom
Scotney Castle, a National Trust property, boasts both castle ruins and a Victorian mansion set in vast woodland and parkland. The house appears grand from the outside but is furnished comfortably as a country home inside. The gardens are well-tended with beautiful floral arrangements on display during the flower festival. A ruined castle and moat provide scenic views at the valley bottom, while lambs add to the charm of this picturesque location.
Lovely gardens with the ruined castle in the valley bottom. The house looks very grand, but inside it's furnished as a comfy country house. The flower festival was on when we visited. The rooms were decorated with beautiful floral arrangements. The grounds are extensive, with plenty of hard paths so very wheelchair/mobility scooter friendly.
Sandie Packman — Google review
Excellent in all respects. The house is fully furnished and was lived in until 2006. You get to see more than 50% of it. The grounds are generally wheelchair accessible although there are some large slopes. They have a modern toilet block with disabled and baby changing facilities. They have a cafe although the choice is fairly restricted. If you are holidaying in the Sussex / Kent area I would strongly recommend you buy an annual National Trust subscription we have already got back our Couple subscription (£106.00) by visiting just 4 National Trust sites and still have 11 months remaining.
Bob Austin — Google review
Lovely day out, grounds are absolutely stunning, so peaceful too! Free entry for National Trust members! Staff all over the site and at the cafe are really friendly and clearly love what they do. Would definitely recommend a visit! :)
Ky ?Kye? Boot — Google review
A site that could easily be overlooked but is well worth a visit.
The castle ruins are still beautiful, the setting is almost fairytale in appearance. The main building is now home to an emotion stirring art exhibition.
The gardens, which incorporate the quarry used to excavate stone for the main house, are very pleasant with walks around the estate.
The house itself is very interesting, contrasting rooms some a little dour, others bathed in light and airy.
The most notable feature, in my opinion, is the wonderful collection of paintings from several periods that literally cover every wall space.
A delightful discovery.
Michael Lees — Google review
DOG FRIENDLY!!! (Not the house)
We love a good national trust walk especially now we are members!! Great price for viewing some amazing places!! And scotney castle is like a fairytale absolutely stunning!!! 😍😍
The gardens are incredible!! Beautiful flowers to view. The wildlife and babies we saw today so cute!!!
kalie funnell — Google review
We finally got round to using our National trust memberships...
A 45 minute journey brought us to a beautiful site. We were guided in from the initial parking attendants were we were given a map to show us what was to offer.
Our daughter took charge in guiding us!
We decided to do a walk around the fields of the castle which took us roughly 45 minutes ( not forgetting that we left our wellies in the car...🫣)
When we got back to the main facilities, we sat outside and enjoyed a Red pepper soup and cheesy wedges from the coach House cafe. Which, was very tasty.
As we initially took the long route around we missed the castle. So, this time we walked through past the secondhand bookshop and through the tranquil gardens. We finally got to walk through and around the castle which looked stunning in its setting.
As a family, we had a fantastic time and made a whole day of it.
Thanks for having us 😁👍
Jamie Mongardi — Google review
What a beautiful castle! This has definitely been one of my favourites. The castle and the surroundings are breathtaking. There is a small playground and many spots to sit or for a picnic. Staff are friendly and enhance the whole experience. Definitely recommend a visit!
Sami P — Google review
Beautiful place to visit, staff were very welcome and knowledgeable and the food was very yummy! Great for children and grown ups of any age. A place we will visit over and over again. If you are a national trust member you can book a space for the car park in advance, if you turn up on the day there is additional parking with a beautiful 8-10 minute walk through woodland.
Jennie Everett — Google review
Dog friendly, pick up a Pooch Passport to see more dog friendly national trust locations. All staff met were lovely. Beautiful buildings (couldn't go inside with the dogs but outside is stunning)
Maxine Collins — Google review
I loved visiting Scotney Castle during recent holiday in Kent. We went on a whim and luckily there was space in the car park as it was a weekday. Man recommended booking in advance next time.
House was wonderful and the tour was very well organised. The wider grounds are beautiful with signed walking routes so you don't get lost. The old house was open so we were able to go in too. I think the hours are limited and dependent on volunteers being available.
Highly recommended
Hannah Rapley — Google review
An excellent day out, a smallish house (for this type of venue at least, or at least the public areas were) which the children took us through quickly. Fantastic gardens, well kept, the ruined castle and moat at the bottom of the grounds was very scenic, there were lambs, and the rustic children's play area was a hit with our 5 and 8 year olds. Recommended.
Paul Curtis — Google review
Great castle to visit with two separate parts - old castle and new house. It has a long and rich history and beautiful trails.
It's easy accessible with parking and overflow parking, big tearoom with outside space, and fantastic National Trust staff members. It's worth visiting for sure!
Robert Birkholz — Google review
Fantastic grounds. Unfortunately the castle itself wasn't open on the day we visited as it was closed for its winter clean. But the grounds were lovely to walk around, especially with the autumn colours. Though not massive, but big enough for a wander around for an hour or so.
Paul Knight — Google review
Scotney Castle is a wonderful place to spend time with your family. Impressive house, ruins and beautiful gardens. There is a small playground for kids and many spots to sit and enjoy the nature. Free entry for National Trust members. Would definitely recommend a visit
Piotr Kwiecien — Google review
Lovely spot for a visit. Plenty of walks & lovely sights to see.
Definitely a must to book parking in advance though.
The cafe has plenty of seating but gets extremely busy at peak times, with very long queues as a result.
Lots of people parked on the entry & exit roads (as presumably they didn't pre-book), which is more than a little annoying when trying to enter or leave the site.
James Hinnells — Google review
We just visited Scotney castle and grounds for their Halloween trail, it was beautiful with the autumn colours popping out everywhere.
The food at the cafe was delicious, the staff was super friendly and informative - we’ll be back!
I would advise to book your car parking in advance on their website to avoid disappointment on the day.
David Aobadia — Google review
Lovely place in the countryside of Kent. Is a medium size castle the old castle is inhabited, is part destroyed. I was in love with the architecture the water around the castle. A new Manor House was built few yards away from the old castle. That house is warm and cosy. The library is just stunning with books dated 1500s people working in there are nice and polite. You have yo book or pay for a car park extra £4.50 adults entrance £17.00… they have a nice coffee shop and souvenirs store. The gardens need some more work.
Ljubica Banic — Google review
A really worthwhile visit. Not only is there the castle itself which is really interesting to look around, there is also the very impressive main house. This is decorated in the style of different eras depending on when you visit. At the time of out visit it was decorated as it would have been in the 60s which was actually a very interesting insight compared to some other period properties. There were very knowledgeable staff throughout the house. The tea room was excellent.
Rowan Hunter — Google review
Visited for Christmas season, beautifully decorated in 1960s style. Warm and welcoming. Mild day so enjoyed a walk to the old castle. Lunch in cafe, plenty of outside seating.
Remember to book parking before visit!
Sally C — Google review
Beautiful grounds, the gardens were so well looked after. Purchase parking before arriving. All staff and volunteers were friendly and so helpful. Had a lovely day out with the family here.
Jade — Google review
Scotney is a long standing favourite of ours. Set in a beautiful location. A picture postcard castle overlooking wonderful grounds. A good walk ( lots of slopes)..Good shop and cafe with decent food.
Accessible to all if needed. Compared to some other National trust properties its well worth a visit.
Especially at Christmas 🎄
The pier is a well-known landmark in Southend-on-Sea and is home to a museum with displays of historic railway cars, slot machines and costumes from the early 19th century to the early 20th. The pier also has an electric train that takes you all the way to the end, where you can find a lifeboat centre, cafe and shop.
A great historical landmark and the longest pier in the world! The heritage train ride on the Thames Estuary is amazing and a great view on a sunny day. Worth the price and the queue.
You can also walk if you want to.
You have a lot of options for food and drinks in the middle of the river.
The train and the railway was maintained properly, staff professional as usual.
You must head to the pier if you are around
Joydeep Pal — Google review
Visited 21/04/22 bought tickets to walk down the pier and get the train back. It was a lovely sunny day but rather windy. Got to the end of the pier had a wander round only the Costa cafe was open this was previously Jamie and Jimmy's cafe. Out of the wind it was really nice and warm sitting on seats at the pier head. Got the new electric train back. These are a lot better than the old trains one.of which had been converted into shelters on the platform and other locations nearby.
Matt Cook — Google review
A really interesting place to visit from how long the pier is and that it has a railway along it I would have loved to get the chance to travel on the new trains they have but they weren't running and only had the old train running.
I did find there wasn't really much at the end of the pier but it's perfect for those who want to go to the end and just sit and relax watching the ships passing.
It's definitely a place to visit at least once to say you have been.
Katie Thayer — Google review
Pretty impressive pier considering the age and length! Nice stroll and reasonably priced. Only downfall was very limited shops open at the end of pier. Would have been good to have been informed before setting off, otherwise pretty cool for a afternoon trip!!! Would advise going in high tide, didn’t consider that! You can travel one way and walk back or just buy the return for a bit more on the ticket. The views are pretty impressive on a clear day.
James Shipman — Google review
I was here with my wife on Saturday, 06/04/24. It was a very windy and cloudy day but not so cold. Best to go on a hot day. The train departs towards the sea every 30 minutes at 00 and 30 minutes past the hour. Return train departs every 30 minutes at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. The return ticket costs £7.50. The pier is just over a mile long and the train journey saves you the long walk in the wind. There is a Life Boats building at the end of the pier with a higher level offering beautiful views. The gift shop has many beautiful items on sale. There's also many food and drinks outlets at the end of the pier. The sea is very dirty and the end of the pier would look much better by removing some junk to create more space.
Abdullah Yildirim — Google review
A fantastic experience - took the train out and walked back - 1.33 miles long. Train is so modern and an unusual brilliant thing on a pier. The pier has the RNLI shop and view at the very end - worth a visit and a donation for the great things they do. Also a fantastic little cafe there that does amazing cake and yummy coffee. A pity its costs to go on the pier but suppose it takes a lot to maintain such a long pier.
Mark Broadbent — Google review
It’s not just a walk. It’s meditation, contentment. Made my day.
Bonus point for the humble professionals on the ticket counter. Thanks a lot to James for his kindness.
Do lock your cycle away as cycles are not allowed. James offered to hold my foldable in the office.
Praveen Pandey — Google review
This was our first visit to Southend, and we loved it. The seafront is a traditional British resort but is well cared for and clean.
The pier was the highlight of our visit. Access is through a modern glass frontage with very helpful staff. You can either walk both ways, take the little light train both ways or what we did, walk out, and train back. All prices were reasonable.
The actual pier is wooden and arout a mile and a third long. It is a delightful walk with plenty or areas to sit if you need to.
We were there as the tide began to come in, and it was great watching the shoals of fish (whitening) following the incoming water.
At the end of the pier, there is the cafe used in the Jamie Oliver TV programme. It's much smaller than you would think
There are also two cafes that share a modern building with outside and inside seating.
The pier invested in modern electric trains, but they broke down after days, so they still use the old engines. To my mind, they are better than the new electric stock.
A great way to spend a morning!
martin cox — Google review
Brilliant and unique railway on one of the longest pier's in the UK. A gentle and scenic journey to the end of the pier and back. One can travel one way and walk back or just buy the return for a bit more on the ticket. At the end of the pier, there is a cafe, shops and entertainment things. The views are amazing.
Richard Allen — Google review
My visit to Southend-on-Sea was nothing short of magical, and the highlight of my trip was undoubtedly the iconic pier train ride. As the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend-on-Sea offers breathtaking views of the estuary, and the train ride allows you to experience these scenic vistas in a unique and relaxing way. The gentle journey along the pier was a serene experience, providing a perfect blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this attraction is a must-visit for anyone looking to create lasting memories.
But the wonders of Southend-on-Sea don't stop at the pier! The surrounding area is rich with attractions, beautiful beaches, and delicious dining options that cater to every taste. To capture the essence of our adventure and to share more about what Southend-on-Sea has to offer, we've put together a detailed YouTube video. From the tranquil shores to the lively town center, join us as we explore the many facets of this enchanting seaside town.
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Sanjee With Randi — Google review
Worth the long walk to the Pier itself and especially on an overcast day as the colour of the sea really stands out during this time. You can get the train across but really, there is a serene pleasure to walking across and hearing the calm of the ocean around you. Will come back in the Summer to capture the Pier glazed under peachy evening skies.
Sadek Miah — Google review
Loved the views from the pier and the history behind it. The railway track running in parallel to the walkway adds on to the beauty. We bought the walkway return ticket and it costed us each £2.50. They are concessions for some group of people.
The only suggestion is to have some more varieties of food at the end of the pier( has awesome ice cream collections though!). Definitely one of the must visit spots when you are in Southend !
Mithra Radhakrishnan — Google review
This is an awesome pier! The deck is beautifully maintained with new boards as necessary. It's a lovely walk to the far end. But sadly, there is very little to do once you're there. We had tea and cake in the café where "Jamie & Jimmy's Friday Night Feast" is filmed. The cakes were commercial - nothing special. There are toilets are the 'land' end. Two temporary toilets - with a queue and the hand-drier not working. A lovely heritage pier - and the best is not being made of it. Needs more amenities and things to occupy you at the far end.
MartinR — Google review
Fantastic view from the tram overlooking the open sea, and the cost is likely under 20 pounds for two adults and a child. Highly recommended for a summer visit to enjoy the beach.
Jain — Google review
Great little trains to take you to the end of the pier and back. You can walk if you prefer or train one way walk the other £7.50 for a return journey. They go back and forth fairly regularly. We didn't wait either journey but that could've been luck. Plenty of space on board for wheel chair users too.
Louise — Google review
Home to the longest railway pier in the world! Southend pier is a must visit in Southend! Trains do leave every 30 minutes. The pier itself has a cool view of Southend from afar! They also have my favorite fish and chip shop at Southend! Its extremely windy at the end of the pier! There's also a gift shop and a cafe at the end! Highly recommend!
Leo Papadopoulos — Google review
Enjoyed a nice walk along the pier on a sunny summer day and a relaxing train ride back. The pier is in great condition and the entrance fee is completely reasonable. Not particularly busy but a short queue for the train that appears to run a little infrequently.
Recommend for a visit when in the area!
Tom Daff — Google review
Southend pier has changed so much over the last 10 years. I visited at the weekend and took the train to the end. Wow completely different to 10 years ago. A flash new train. £6 per adult return on the train. New restaurant at the bottom and a lovely little cafe at the end. Beautiful coloured beach huts at the end and amazing views. Very cold at the end on an overcast late October day.
Kristel Goldsmith — Google review
Love Southend-on-Sea, the pier is beautiful and even on a rainy day, is a fun walk. Also found some of the most incredible wall art I've seen in a while. Great coastal town to visit on the weekend.
Vanessa Warren — Google review
Had a wonderful experience here. They offer a wheelchair for a £50 cash deposit, which they return when you have finished with the chair, and we were able to take it everywhere off the pier also. The train ride was bumpy and noisy as expected and the chips at the end of the journey from the hut at the end were lovey and hot, just what was needed, but mind the gulls, who did mostly stay away.
The pavilion was handy for drinks and toilets. Then the pier was lovely to sit and enjoy watching the sky and water change. I couldn't access the lifeboat section as it was all stairs.
Mat — Google review
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Adventure Island is a free-admission fun park with more than 40 rides and attractions from rollercoasters to ghost trains. It’s centrally located in the Southend experience for families and adults who are young at heart, with 32 rides in all. Blue rides include Big Adventure rides, Junior Rides are green rides and Mini Ride are red rides.
We had such a brilliant day here today. So much fun we ended up upgrading to an annual pass! Kids loved it. Such a great variety of rides for all ages, sizes and fears! The staff were all really energetic and helpful and the park was spotlessly clean. Can't wait to come back.
Kerry Santucci — Google review
I came twice. First I bought the tickets and it is one per ride any ride so no complications. Second I got a band as it means all twice completely paid for. The staff were enthusiastic the whole time and had good banter for the day and kept the joy of the day going with not one going to a phone each keeping engaged with what's going on.
Would recommend for the day as it is a mix of big rides and children's thst adults can still go on so great for a family
Ali R — Google review
We had a great day out at Adventure Island. Entry is free. However, it is recommended to buy the day wristband if possible online as it's much cheaper (yesterday it was 28 in the ticket office but 20 online). Single ticket rides are £3.5. Lots of rides to go on, kids get measured in the entrance and if they are over 120cm they can ride on their own. Under 120cm they will need an adult but the adult will go in the rides for free. Lots of food places inside too.
Isabel Escano — Google review
Kids loved it every moment, they had an incredible time at Adventure Island! From thrilling rides to delicious food, it exceeded my expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the park was clean and well-maintained, with no more than 10 minutes waiting time for the rides.I can't wait to visit again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mehul Maru — Google review
Had a wonderful time with our little one there. we went there over the weekend so the place was a bit crowded, however that was to be expected when the weather was nice and sunny. Some rides had a bit of a queue ( around 10-20 minutes wait), but it was worth it for our little one.
Plenty of food to grab and i would say more than ok seating areas to sit and relax over a cup of coffee/tea.
No parking available there, so you would need to find either road parking or look for pay and display parking spots around.
It was great to see that they also have an indoor play area (soft play) and some arcade games in case the weather is not playing nice.
Overall great day out and we had loads of fun.
Roxana P — Google review
Great fun for all the family. Lots of rides for big and little kids. Big wheel, roller coaster etc. Lots of staff/security around too if you need them. Plenty of food options. A good place to visit even on a grey day.
Louise — Google review
I took my young baby there to the soft play play stack area and she loved it. She enjoyed going through the obstacles, the slides and really loved the ball pit that she didn't want to leave!!!
There's a cafe, arcade stuff for the adults which all the adults enjoyed doing whilst i was inside with my baby.
Definitely a must for any parents
We went at new years so there was lots of Christmas decorations which were all beautiful and my baby enjoyed looking at them!!
Aisha Ahmed — Google review
Was a great day out that we all loved and would love to do again. Atmosphere was great and lots of different rides for adults and kids, even some calmer rides for smaller kids. Some nice places to get food & drink also. Not too long waiting in queues apart from a couple of popular rides.
A thoroughly great day
Mike S — Google review
It's nice to enter and walk around without having to pay an entry fee. We walked around on a Thursday and it wasn't too busy but got there too late to purchase tickets to get our money's worth. However on the Friday , a public holiday, we decided we will do the half price from 5pm and we had til 10 pm closing time. The park was very busy throughout the day with queues. By the time we got our tickets, the rides were getting less busy which was great. We got to ride each roller coaster at least twice. Rage is the most adult one and though I don't like a full drop, I went on it twice, cause why not. The queues were short. By 9pm we were cold and had enough. But it was time well spent and so much fun.
L Jo — Google review
Not necessarily a place for adults, but children go crazy when here. I took my students on a school trip to Adventure Island, and they had a blast. They ran, they rode, they sang, and they enjoyed every second of the trip.
The place has some fast-food options to eat and many sweets available.
A big shout out to the call centre team that made the booking system very easy, and they supported me all the way. Thank you!
I think AI is a great place for any school trip.
cristi cristian — Google review
Great small park that appeals to both older thrill seekers and younger families. Could definitely do with a few more thrilling attractions. I would love to see a new rollercoaster but it's great as it is.
Be aware some rides advertised on the website are removed or not open (including their biggest ride time machine), plus it's unclear on how to buy tickets online.
TCE — Google review
Wish I could give six stars to bring their rating up. Let's start with the good the park is well set out with loads to do for the kids and grown ups alike. Paid for wristbands in advance to save a few quid but even at the gate price they are fantastic value. All the food outlets we tried were great well priced and well staffed. The park was clean and tidy. Now let's move onto the bad.... There was non just even better I have always said the right staff can make a good place great and the excellent staff here make this already great place absolutely fantastic. Every member of staff where working a stall, food outlet, ride or even just walking around all had a smile on their faces on both of our visits. Interacting with the kids when on rides often dancing at the side honestly if you have any bad staff they were hidden on both these days. My at the end of the 1st visit my son came to me and said "we are definitely going here again the staff are lovely" now on our 2nd visit my mam has just said "the staff on this site are unbelievable so happy and helpful". Keep doing what you are doing.
M B — Google review
Superb way to spend a whole day with a little one. Plenty of rides and stuff to do throughout the park for an entire day out. Plenty of places to buy food from and somewhat ok seating areas. The place does get quite crowded during busy times and some ride queues have waits of upwards of 10-20 minutes for only like 3 minutes rides. Superb atmosphere and i like that the place also has an "indoor" area where there's soft play and some arcade games in case the weather is not suitable. Parking is a different story as they don't have dedicated parking places so you will have to either find a car park or street parking. Nearby theres loads of them but during busy times it gets quite crowded.
Adrian Stefan Iancu — Google review
1. Good value for children and families
2. Can spend the whole day
3. Indoor ride is good for younger children and have soft play
4. Annual pass is a must
Tracy But — Google review
Oooh Wow it was a beautiful experience, an amusement park with lots of amazing rides, scary and mild ones, we had so much fun and a lot to eat to, and just by sea, you can have picnics at the sea shore, as at evening the tide had gone down and the water at the banks had gone back to the sea, we could even walk on the sea beds and pick shells. I will sure visit again in the future, it was fun with the children and adults alike.
Egy Daniels — Google review
We weren't too sure what to expect from here (picture thoughts of typical seaside amusement parks) but we were pleasantly surprised.
The entry was quite expensive (£22.50) but the super saver wrist band worked out good value if you try enough of the rides. Take your child's Blue Peter badge if they have one for 2-4-1 entry.
Unlike normal theme parks, it's very easy to come and go as you please so easy to pop out for food (plenty of options within 2 minute's walk). The facilities inside the park didn't get great reviews.
We visited on Halloween weekend and the staff were really getting into the spirit!
Plenty of places to park nearby, but the Royal's shopping centre seemed particularly good value.
Rides are good for all ages. Lots of amusements, facilities and also a mini golf course (though this costs extra).
All in all, a good fun day out.
Adam Sewell — Google review
I have really enjoyed my time over there . It's a small heaven for kids .. all the fun games and rides seem really enjoyable..I had a fun time just watching all those kids enjoying themselves. It felt like it was reducing my by with their joyfulness. And the nearby Pier gave me a peaceful walking experience. I will definitely go there in Summer In sha Allah .
abul basher — Google review
Great local fun park. A few good teen/young adult rides. More aimed at primary school age. I observed that security and other staff were friendly & professional. Lots of fun to be had, especially with a day wristband pass. The bonus was the good weather. 22°C.
I'd advise taking a packed lunch. Hour long queue for food. The queue was chaos. It started out as three single orderly lines to each order point but slowly became a morrass of bodies pushing in, that melded into a formless crowd clamouring for overpriced hotdogs, burgers (3 mm thick), chicken nuggets or vegetable wedges. The servers were working so hard but the quality of what they're working with is IMHO substandard. The price doesn't bear any relation to what you receive. I had two bites of the hotdog with onion, mild mustard & ketchup but could eat no more. I reminded me of the 1970s. The kids were disappointed too. They're not snobs but can detect a rip off very well. If you have a severe food allergy, have coeliac disease or are a vegan, be very cautious. Call them up when planning to visit.
Having said all that, I still recommend the park for a few hours. Queues for rides varied between a few minutes to a ½ an hour, so not too bad.
The park is split in two by the pier. A passage takes you under the pier, past an amusement arcade and into the part with the more adventurous rides.
Have fun!
The Williams — Google review
Great place to take the kids. Adults go on free with any kids under 110cm which meant it was a cheap day out with a wristband
Kids had a particularly great time as we timed our visit to a superhero day and the staff engaged our children with genuine enthusiasm.
Only let down was the food situation, tasteless but at a reasonable price compared to many places along the seafront.
Buy tickets in advance (save £8 per daily wristband if bought online in advance... )
Jonathon Lawrence — Google review
Went on public holiday, the wrist band is worth it as you can go on all the rides and depending on how busy it gets you can go on some rides more then once. You can purchase online and save or you can purchase wrist band on the day. If the adventure land is open until 10:30 you can get the wrist band half price after 5pm. You can purchase individual tickets which works out £3.50 for a ride if you know your little on or your self is just going on one or two rides. It’s a great idea to measure your little one hight so you know exactly how much rides they can go on.
They have wheelchair friendly rides.
Staff are amazing and full of energy which is always a great bonus.
They have drinks and snack which you can purchase.
Toilet are available, you may need to wait in a queue depending on how busy it gets.
They have arcade play, you do need to pay separate for that.
Car parking available near the resort how ever it can get really busy, after 6pm parking is free.
This is over all a good place for family and children to enjoy.
In holidays it can get busy but I think they manage it well. The wait time for rides wasn’t bad at all, the longest I had to wait for a ride was 20 min. Which is reasonable considering it was packed.
Nazma Patel — Google review
Variety of rides available with comparatively low waiting period. Totally worth it with full day pass. Park staff is also nice, they interact with kids on ride and keep them engaged.
Yogesh Pardeshi — Google review
Wonderful fun for all ages and weather. A day pass is £28 (or £14 after 5pm), but if you book online it's only £20! 😃 A year's pass is great value at £56 if you'll visit more than twice. Lots of fun rides to keep the kids amused, plenty of places to sit, eat and drink, and toilets around the area
Sarah Littleboy — Google review
If you’re going for the whole day, get tickets online. It’s cheaper. However if going after 5 get on the till. Entry is free. But u need either wrist bands or individual ride tickets to go in the rides. The opening and closing hours are updated daily so make sure to check the website. The website is quite informative and easy to navigate. We had a lot of fun in all the rides and there are some good spots to eat in and around the adventure island.
Izza — Google review
This place offers fantastic fun for both kids and adults. Normally, I tend to avoid such places due to long queues, but when we arrived around 11:30 on a Sunday morning, there were no queues at all. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly, and there's a wide variety of enjoyable rides to keep you entertained all day.
What's even more impressive is that it's very budget-friendly.
Ahsan Jalil — Google review
Good selection of rides and activities, lots of fun for all the family.
Sol Nawaz — Google review
Extremely good place suitable for any age and for rainy weather there is an Indoor place with a play area a swinging boat and more you can get an annual pass for 60 pounds and all you have to do is show them and you go in for free there are a lot of places to get food and drink And a day pass is 20 pounds hope this helps
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Bluebell Railway, located at Sheffield Park Station, offers a nostalgic experience with its 1880's station and heritage railway line. Visitors can admire steam engines on display, explore the museum, and browse the gift shop. The railway welcomes dogs with special canine tickets to board the old steam trains that run daily from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead. For those seeking a leisurely walk, taking the train to Horsted Keynes and then walking back across the fields is recommended.
A beautiful steam heritage railway near the South Downs National Park. We were fortunate enough to visit on a beautiful sunny day with the bluebells along the route flourishing! We didn't get the opportunity to stop along the way because of time constraints but it's obvious that there's so much more to see. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like heritage railways or great British history!
Darren Gilbert — Google review
What an amazing day out, Everyone loved!! 3 Children 3, 7 and 15 and they all enjoyed the train ride. The journey on the Steam Train is just the right length, we went all the end of the line and came back and got off at the station with the elephant carriage for the younger children to play in.
The Steam work sheds are brilliant and the children can actually touch the trains and there is a simulation where they can have a go at driving a steam engine.
Overall an amazing day out, especially when the children were only £1!!!
Hannah Bruce — Google review
Downloaded a special offer for the Bluebell railway that enables visitors to get 2 adults in for £28. Excellent value for money with a wonderful step back in time travelling in old carriages pulled by a steam loco. Great museum and book shop. The journey is about 45 minutes with a couple of stops on the way.
Very friendly volunteers who are doing an excellent job. Even if you are not a railway enthusiast, this is a great day out for all the family.
Gazza Hench — Google review
Excellent steam railway experience. Would recommend the trains with disabled access and buffet cars as you get to walk up and the carriage / train. The first class cabins are big comfy chairs. The alternative train has individual cabins with no corridors. If you travel the full line then its about 40 minutes each way but that goes really quickly.
James Sincock — Google review
Attended a murder mystery here, ‘Dead on Time’ (set at the end of the 1920s) and everything about the evening was superb!
The scene was set in a theatre environment above the bar before boarding the train. Our dining carriage, Christine, dated from the same era and has been beautifully restored. The food was good, service was very friendly and attentive, and the steam train journey through the beautiful countryside was stunning.
As for the murder mystery, the actors were brilliant; individually visiting each table twice during the meal to be quizzed by us amateur detectives. An absolute brilliant evening; I’d rate it 6 stars if I could.
David Simkins — Google review
Lovely day out seeing seeing well preserved steam engines and historic station buildings. The carriages too are authentic of course. The staff are very helpful and keen to answer questions about the railway. The restaurant is reasonably priced and the food was good. Not cheap for a family of 3 adults and one child but worth it! Children's tickets are cheaper.
Sharon Wright — Google review
What a lovely day out...
Visited with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. The staff were really helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
Had a lovely ride up to East Grinstead and back.
The shop is lovely and has all sorts of things. We bought some pictures and a wooden train for our grandson. The staff looked after them for us, until after our ride on the train.
All in all, a lovely day out.
Thoroughly recommended.
Thank you. 😊
drtimsmith — Google review
So much to see at this place. First take a train ride to the end and back. Then the museum and the steamwork (kids loved this place(also the older kids 40+)). A lovely shop with helpful and friendly staff (got now a nice Christmas bubble to the tree) and the second hand shop. We also had dinosaurs at the station and the museum, had a lucky pick of the day. But they have done so much here for all generations to see.
Erika Sard?n Olausson — Google review
Bluebell Railway has been a visiting place for my family since we were kids. It was loved and treasured by my father and it's now consequently his resting place. The staff are amazing and accommodated the request of myself and my brother to commemorate our father in a recent visit and we added some roses to the coal box on the active steam train that day.
Bluebell has retained all it's charm over the years and it's still a pleasure to visit and to see the restoration projects completed or on the go. We also enjoyed the train ride to East Grinstead followed by a cuppa and snacks in the restaurant. The gift shop has definitely improved and I was impressed with the selection on offer. This time as the flying Scotsman was in town we got to see it from a distance and there was a good selection of supporting merch in the shop.
Thanks to the Bluebell staff and the people operating the steam train that day, you made it so special that my brother and I could visit and celebrate our father, he adored railways and he would have been proud to see all the amazing work you still do to retain such important heritage.
Claire Bradford — Google review
I absolutely loved the Bluebell Railway; my partner and I had the afternoon tea for his 60th birthday, and we had a wonderful time on board. The food was delicious, impeccable service (Robert on the Ashdown carriage was so friendly, kind, and gregarious. All the staff were brilliant), the bluebells and views were stunning and we felt sad to have to get off. We'll definitely be returning xx
Philippa Lucas — Google review
We had a great time riding on the trains and learning about locomotive history. Unfortunately due to the storms a few nights before one of the main stations had no power so we weren't able to get off and enjoy the play area there. This information wasn't updated on the website so we had to re-jig our morning.
Cafe was great, toilets were clean and there was plenty of parking. Staff were very helpful and friendly with the children. We hope to go back in the summer and explore some more!
Tania Taylor — Google review
Just love this railway. Lots of steam engines on display and operating. Uniformed staff fit the scene perfectly. If the platform staff were a little over the top on safety at times. Always has special days set up throughout the year with dinner Pullmans on Sundays.
Rod Kerr — Google review
From the moment we arrived we found staff/volunteers kind and friendly. Unfortunately, I didn't get the gentleman's name but as soon as we arrived he asked if we had been before (we hadn't) and he then went through where everything was, the train timetables, the interactive parts of the steam works and where the Flying Scotsman was. He couldn't have been more helpful. The steam works was amazing as there was so much to see and do for our young children. We took a ride to the end of the line and back again pulled by Camelot (possibly new favourite train for the 4 year old!) and then we got to experience the Flying Scotsman footplate. We had an extremely enthusiastic child with us and everyone we met was willing to share their knowledge and stories about steam trains. Great day out.
Nikki Bushell — Google review
Haven't been here before. A nice 22 mile round trip. We also had a ploughman's lunch on the train. Warehouse full of steam trains they have collected over the years. A lovely informative museum. Cafe and ice cream parlour and a shop. I definitely recommend this place. I'd advise people to park at Sheffield Park end of the line.
Mark Langran — Google review
This is our third visit back to the Bluebell Steam Train Railway experience. I have treated my wife for her birthday to a vegan high tea once now, and the next time was for our wedding anniversary. We also did the 'Steam Lights' night time experience, which was nice and is great for the kids. As far as the high tea goes, the whole experience is beautiful. The staff are super friendly and they all go above and beyond. From the station staff to the carriage crew. The vegan high tea is exquisite, and the staff are always ready to refill you teapot! I love the ethos of the Bluebell Railway, as the whole place is run by volunteers. It's like stepping into a time machine back to the golden age of steam. Paying that little extra for the 1st class carriage is well worth it. If you want a romantic present for the love of your life then look no further!
Highly recommend this experience for all you romantics.
Matty — Google review
Lovely railway. Very friendly staff, who are mostly volunteers. Terrific museum on the platform and locos displayed in a visitor shed. There is a nice model shop (bought a loco there). Will visit again.
Kevin Staden — Google review
A lovely family day out at a, reasonable price. We went when Bluey was there too so the little one loved it!
Only thing I'd say is they would make a killing if they had more room at the Sheffield Park station for the restaurant. It is quite small with not much room to sit down
Stephen Nicholas — Google review
To the team at Bluebell Railway, Thank-you so much for making yesterday such a brilliant experience. I can’t tell you how much this meant. It was fantastic! Thank-you Teresa for being so kind and thoughtful, such an amazing opportunity for the kids to see their Daddy drive a train, a brilliant memory for them. A dream come true for my husband. Thank-you!
Natasha Carter — Google review
My son adores it here. It’s his favourite place to visit. The wonderful museum has locomotive engines you can climb on and play with, a nice cafe and good secondhand engine toys. Horsted Keynes has a play carriage and shop. The trains are great fun and if you buy a membership, tickets are quite reasonable. All run by kind and knowledgeable volunteers. Fantastic.
Erica Sosna — Google review
We had Afternoon Tea on the Wealden Rambler as a surprise for my Husband's 60th Birthday and it was truly amazing. Food was great and the Staff are lovely, highly recommend doing it.
Gillian Mayhew de Lima — Google review
Shout out to all the volunteers who make this steam railway possible. Had a wonderful day remembering rail journeys as a child and enjoying the slower pace of life.
Rosemary Ulyett — Google review
We went to the Giants of Steam weekend. And we weren't disappointed ,there were numerous steam engines on display. Static and running. The staff were very helpful. A fabulous day.
Colin Mcmurray — Google review
Amazing Father Christmas experience. Our children loved it and everyone working there was so friendly, helpful and welcoming. You can tell just how much the Bluebell Railway means to them. Thank you so much to every member of staff who made it so magical ✨️
Ellie Sillince — Google review
Ice skating here, this week only for the school holidays. It was well over priced, especially paying an additional £5 to hire a penguin/snowman/polar bear. Still give it 5* as the staff were great and my daughter and her friend loved it
Stuart Pelling — Google review
Visited the steam lights, we were in a 3rd class private cabin which sat 6 on very comfy seats, other classes are available. We set off on our 25min outbound trip to hosted Keynes at 8:05pm, upon arrival we spent 30mins marvelling at the lights and watched the engine change ends of the train. We then embarked on our trip back to Sheffield park station. The lights along route were magical with a magic sound alerting you when a light was alongside. Both stations had toilets and café/bar facilities. Would recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
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Sussex, Sheffield Park, Uckfield TN22 3QL, United Kingdom
Christmas experience was amazing. Really friendly staff, excellent shows and displays (the circus was fab, my son was wide eyed through out the whole thing, and he's normally a right fidget bottom!).
Father Christmas and the elves were wonderfully engaging with children and adults alike, and the decorations and buildings set the scene well, a lot of effort had obviously gone into making it feel Christmassy.
Catherine Hotching — Google review
We went today for the PYO pumpkin, I think it should really be called choose your own as there were all laid out on the floor. 🎃 it was OK, nothing amazing, a bit pricey and you didn’t get any kind of discount after spending £20 + (2 adults and 3 kids) for entry, we also had to pay to for the pumpkin 🎃, which wasn’t reasonable at all. Something you would get in the supermarket for £2 cost £7. Wouldn’t be going back anytime soon. :(
Haima Dos Santos — Google review
I was disappointed, just literally gutted. There’s nothing in there. Just basically a drive in Cinema and there’s no Customer Service nor like an information anywhere about what’s in the “farm.”It’s just a sign board that says Escape Room, but what is that??? You can’t just expect visitors to google it. I asked a staff if what’s here to see, are there any animals or anything? He said only the Drive in Cinema and Tea Room and that’s it. Years ago there were animals but because it take a lot f time to care and look after them so they decided to move the animals. I didn’t expect it. And we The bus is every hourly. There’s no taxi nor Uber around.
Ana — Google review
It was a good experience! The vibe is nice and cozy. (Reminds me of christmas markets.) Weather was good that time we came there except that it rained in the morning so it was very muddy and slippery so be careful and wear wellies or old shoes you wont mind getting all dirty. The flowers were in bloom (except for some rows which was just startung to bloom). We tried the food there as well. They have more than enough varieties. Dutch hotdogs, bbq wings, dutch pancakes, fish and chips and coffee hot choco. So colorful and they have spots where you can take photos. There was quite a number of people even for a weekday (but easter break so there) so it was a challenge to get photos without photobombers 😂 we just took the train from london and got uber (we were fam of 4) from station to the place which was about 10-15min ride. Leaving the place, we just waited for the bus (just across the place) to take us back to the station. They also have stuff on sale as well as tulips by the exit.
Overall, it was a nice experience. A delightful feast of colors esp for the eyes.
L. Cheung — Google review
I love Halloween. It is celebrated every year like children. We went to the farm this year and had a lot of fun. It's a wonderful place.
Bilgen L?tfi — Google review
Honestly the best escape rooms I've ever dome! The detail Is uncanny and everything is carefully thought out. A nice range of challenges and the price is definitely justified. Definitely will be going again. Jaz was a great host
Richardpalmer31 — Google review
A very different experience to years gone by. We visited the tea room only for breakfast in a large party. Food was great and came out pretty quickly, but the service wasn't brilliant; lots of plate swapping to make sure we had the right order, and we felt clear up was rushed. No more animals or play ground, I came away feeling that young families have been shunned away at the benefit of other money making schemes. Closer to a theme park than a farm!
James Haybittle — Google review
Came here for Halloween 🎃 I must say, definitely something different in Ireland we have tiny little pumpkin patches so to see this huge pumpkin-farm patch was amazing and such a nice night. We were coming from Brighton and had to get the train to three bridges - then we had to make sure we got the 84 bus (that was vital) these buses are extremely limited. The place was huge, we didn’t opt for a wheelbarrow because taken a pumpkin home wasn’t necessary as we had to take a flight back home ✈️ so I can’t comment on the prices. The farm is decorated so good, so many pumpkins 🎃 the walk in the little woodlands is really cute. Lots of strobe lights all around, and spooky music - very well done. It was extremely quiet on Halloween night because most people where going to the shocktober part and it was raining. There was a Ferris wheel and lots of fire pits to roast marshmallows. The only negative I can say is, the pulling patch was extremely muddy and a little dangerous- perhaps an artificial walkway would be good here for the rainy days or bad weather. Overall as a visitor for the first time I loved it 🙌🏼
M L — Google review
Great spot for pumpkin picking. Family friendly, offers a nighttime picking experience also. Food catering vans and stalls available along with Ferris wheel and marshmallow roasting. Worth the trek out of London Boroughs for the experience.
Dave Brown — Google review
We came here for the Christmas at tulleys and my daughter loved it , the first time she met santa , she lived making the reindeer food , see all elves and she even had cuddles with some as well , definitely worth the money and definitely will be taking her again.
Charlotte Skeates — Google review
Amazing experience for all ages!!!
We all loved the Christmas experience at Tulleys Farm! Lots to do, amazing entertainment provided by all staff members and not to crowded. It got us all into Christmas spirit!
Magdalena Howe — Google review
Went to do an escape room but went to the tearoom first. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. Quick service.
The escape room was really good we did Mutiny, the theme was brilliant and the game play and games master were really good (Lucy). Would love to go again
Andy Stannard — Google review
What a fantastic day out and a great experience for all ages.
It's very organised from the parking right down to the fine details.
They provide wheelbarrows so you can pick your pumpkin all different varieties sizes and shapes you.
There are markers around the field where you can take pictures so you can have a lasting memory. In another section of the field you have restaurants, ice cream, desert plenty to eat and drink.
And there are shops to buy yourself a gifts, there also do a night time pumpkin picking. Plenty of toilets and they are clean. My 1st time and I was very impressed worth a visit. You will love it.
Dorothea — Google review
Today we visited the Tulleys Farm Tulip Festival. It was stunning! From the rows of brightly coloured tulips to the array of food stalls, the photo opportunities and friendly staff. We had open dated tickets, so could visit once on any date. We had 3 adults and 2 children under 4. There were baby change facilities. My toddler loved the old (non-working) tractor to sit on and the moped prop too. We can't wait to visit again next year!
Fiona Watkins — Google review
Great fun! We went the first weekend it opened, 6pm slot which worked great for us as this was before it got busy but also wasn’t too long to wait until it got dark which is a great experience too! Great for kids and adults. Wear appropriate shoes for mud!!!
Hannah Knight — Google review
great evening out at scare fest for halloween night, was our first time and really enjoyed it! however we only managed around 6/7 attractions out of the 12/13 which was a shame as had to queue 30-50 mins each maze. personal favourite was the tractor ride! amazing actors aswell
Zoe Lucas — Google review
First time here for Shocktober and it was amazing! Unfortunately we had a storm a couple hours into it but still was an amazing night! Actors were fantastic and food was lovely with so many choices! Would highly recommend to all...and to buy the pass with 11 fast tracks. Think it's £65 pp but it means when it gets packed you can have ago on all 11 different scare mazes. Hope you all have the same wicked experience I did!
Dan “RainsY” Rains — Google review
It was very crowded when we reached 530pm. But at 7pm, many visitors left, and this is a great time to take good portrait and landscape photos.
CP Goh — Google review
Took three 14 year olds ice skating. They loved it! I would like to say a huge thank you to the member of staff who was on the ice at the 4.10 session. He advised the girls on how to improve their technique, helped them up when they fell, and even took some fabulous photos for me while still being attentive to everyone else on the ice. The girls were wowed by all the Christmas stalls and decorations as well. A very festive experience.
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Unit 1 Turners Hill Rd, Crawley, RH10 4PE, United Kingdom
Bluewater Shopping Centre, located in Greenhithe, Kent, is a popular destination for avid shoppers. The mall features department stores and fashion shops where visitors can indulge in retail therapy. Additionally, the centre boasts lakeside dining options and a cinema for entertainment purposes. In addition to traditional shopping activities, Bluewater offers other activities such as an artificial beach with amusement rides and a hangloose zip wire experience. Friendly staff are on hand to assist visitors at both the mall and beach area.
Bluewater has so many stores and
restaurants to shop. Very interesting
sculptures inside the mall too.
I really love this mall so much stuff to do here.
I took my girls and niece to the Dinotropolis play area to play while my wife oldest daughter and my wife’s sister and older niece went to do a 3 hour shopping spree together. It was a lot of fun for everyone! This was an excellent place to visit for our vacation!
james cree — Google review
We went on a really good day, there was an Easter bunny hunt around the centre so that made it fun for the kids. Lush and Lego store was awesome!!!!
It's very clean, staff are always seen if hello is needed and the shops are varied......great day out of shopping
Kayleigh Burdett — Google review
A stunning place to be.
The Bluewater shopping centre is more than just another shopping centre. Besides the regular shops, restaurants and coffee shops that adorns it, the centre also has cinema theatres, parks and gardens. The free car parking areas are so extensive such that you don't have to worry about getting a parking space when visiting. The centre is a beehive of activities with lots of tourists in attendance.
There is a man made pond called the "The Pond of Reflection", this pond is graced with loving looking geese.
michael ihimekpen — Google review
Bluewater is a large, modern shopping centre located in Kent, England. It is home to over 300 stores, including high street favourites like Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, and H&M, as well as more exclusive brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. There is also a wide variety of restaurants and cafes, making it a great place to spend a day shopping and eating.
I recently visited Bluewater and was pleasantly surprised by how pleasant the shopping experience was. The centre was busy, but not too crowded, and it was easy to get around. The stores were well-organized and easy to find, and there were plenty of helpful staff members on hand to offer assistance.
I also appreciated the fact that Bluewater has a lot of free parking. This is a major plus, as parking can be expensive in London. Overall, I had a very positive experience at Bluewater and would definitely recommend it to others.
Here are some of the pros and cons of Bluewater shopping centre:
Pros:
Large selection of stores
Variety of restaurants and cafes
Easy to get around
Free parking
Clean and well-maintained
Cons:
Can be crowded at peak times
Some stores are quite expensive
Not as much character as some other shopping centres
Overall, I would give Bluewater shopping centre a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It is a great place to shop, eat, and spend a day out. However, if you are looking for a more unique or characterful shopping experience, you may want to try somewhere else.
CGe0 — Google review
Huge shopping centre with so many things to do . You not only have all the shops but you also have a cinema and extra indoor and outdoor activities with tons of different eating facilities . Very clean and easy to reach by car , bus or even taxi . The location is very special as well . You can definitely be busy for a whole day if you go there
MarieLaure Alicia — Google review
Unbelievably busy today… definitely need to arrive before 12, that was our first mistake, couldn’t find anywhere to park (took at least 10 mins driving round), tried to get something to eat, never seen a busier food court, zero tables, queues for every eatery. Then to top it off, the popular shops were so busy you had to squeeze past people left right and centre, not particularly enjoyable… On a positive note, the choice of shops and restaurants was impressive. In particular loved the Amazon shop, staff were brilliant and the experience in there was great.
Matthew Barrett — Google review
One of the nicest , cleanest shopping centers in the UK , It is so great , it has a multiple brands of almost every shop you can expect, it is so practical and well connected to main roots , car parking is available and free , the restaurant choices are very good and the place is so well maintained, I never came to this place and left disappointed with anything, the restrooms are so clean , the air conditioning is so efficient, and over all it deserves a visit .
I will always come back and will strongly recommend it to visitors.
M. Ahmed — Google review
A busy centre with lots of high street shops and a good selection of restaurants. Spread across 2 floors the shopping centre is large with lots of space to move around in.
Has large free car park with access to various parts of the centre.
If travelling from the north of the river and using the Dartford crossing make sure you remember to pay for the crossing!
N Ahmad — Google review
Fantastic shopping trip. Lots of shops to look around. Staff in all shops all very friendly. You feel safe shopping there. Lots of good food places to have lunch there is a large variety to choose from. Toilets are lovely and clean . I will certainly be coming back again to have a other shopping spre.
Susan Westwood — Google review
This shopping centre is very big and has a good layout but it is crowded time to time. There are shops like Apple, Primark, Vans, Lego etc. It has a food court which is very big… it has a nice outdoor area and there is a little castle where you can play some games and ride on a boat. Parking is free all day which is very good!
SaiMiz9 — Google review
Lovely shopping centre with lot’s of different variety of shops, eateries and activities. It’s much more than just a usual shopping centre. The artificial beach side area with amusement rides was really nice and loved the experience on hangloose zip wire. The staff of the mall and beach area and zipwire are extremely friendly and helpful.
Yasmin L — Google review
Presumably one of the best shopping centres near you if you are from the South east of England.
It’s got something for every age group.
It’ll take more than a day to explore the whole place .
Lots of fun activities.
Food selection is good as well. Couple of halal options as well.
Sheril Lathief — Google review
We popped in here not knowing what to expect - but all in all it was a pleasant shopping experience. Large amounts of shops, busy but didn't feel too busy, lots of free parking and easy to get around. Also lots of toilets & baby changing places for kids emergencies - would recommend
Ben Slater — Google review
Been there for the first time and i loved it. It’s huge and thousands of shops in there. All the designer shops and everything you need in one place!
Such a massive space. Bunch of benches and sits to take rest. There’s a prayer room as well. Very clean and enough space to walk in.
Will be returning soon.
Ahmed atiqujjaman — Google review
Nice and reasonably empty, good triangular lay out so you know you have covered both floors. Possibly too many places to eat and not enough shops.
Good size parking spaces which was great however I had no difficulty finding a space.
And look out for the gin shop !
Paul Hansell — Google review
Massive place with lots of shops and parking, which is free. You have John Lewis at one end and House of Fraser at the other, with lots of different stores in between. The only place for TVs is John Lewis, so there is a gap here.
Very well decorated, well lit, several toilets, the NC disability and family ones.
Desperate to leave by the end of it. Make sure your phone is charged and your credit card is locked away before entering though.
Chris Who — Google review
Bluewater is a decent shopping centre. It’s a medium sized one, so it’s pretty big, but not too big. I’d prefer it over Westfield, as it doesn’t get too busy.
It has a wide range of shops, like north face, Zara and pretty much anything you can ask for.
It is also jam packed with restaurants and fast food chains to eat at.
My favourite part, it has a trampoline park, where you can go there and enjoy.
Overall a 5 star shopping centre.
Mubarak Aminu — Google review
Great shopping centre, massive food you can even bring your own. Close to lots of cities & very big with lots of options for shops. Best place to shop in London, family friendly & overall my favourite place to go for shopping.
francesca murray — Google review
Lovely place. Lots of parking and a huge variety of shops.
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Bluewater Pkwy, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9ST, United Kingdom
Hylands Estate Park is a vast and historic park located in Chelmsford, Essex. The park boasts of beautiful gardens, a stunning neo-classical villa, an artist's studio, and stables. It is an ideal destination for families to visit as the paths are well-maintained and suitable for both dog walkers and families. However, visitors should be aware that parking charges have recently been introduced.
The Light trail was really magical...if you get a chance, go next year!!! No real distractions like Bratwurst and beer but there was a small bar and a coffee and cake outlet. All on the flat, so wheelchairs and buggies would be OK. Parking was very well managed to (and free).
Graham Bell — Google review
Beautiful well maintained park with a wide range of trees, flowers and other plants, some from warmer climates. A beautiful pond with lily pads and archways made of trees. A place I wouldn’t mind getting lost in.
Stables cafe serves a good range of food and coffee. There are a few small shops as well including a charity book shop which has a fairly remarkable collection. But the true gem of them all is the ice cream parlour near stables cafe, some of the best chocolate and salted ice cream I have had.
Manca Kapac — Google review
Very well thought out. Activities specifically created for children to interact with. Music themes, stepping stones, holograms, talking tree. The children found the fairies amazing. Really entertaining evening. Food and drink available. It can work out to be quite an expensive night. But really good.
Amanda — Google review
This is a beautiful house nearby Chelmsford. Had a wedding there. The grounds are wonderful to wonder around in and plenty of parking available. Very nice spacious rooms upstairs for use by brides and grooms.
Roxy Ahmed — Google review
Lovely park. Ideal for walk with family and kids. Many places for relax, picnic. Beautiful flowers and trees in garden. Nice plece 💟
Anna Lis — Google review
Went to visit the Enlightened display event, so much better than i imagined. Good amenities laid on and semi organised parking which made the whole event nice and easy. Lots of displays and items of interest to keep the little ones occupied .
Peter Blake — Google review
Lovely and very well maintained park, the paths are excellent for both families and dog walkers alike. The only annoyance being they have recently introduced parking charges.
As of December 2021 after dusk the park turns into festive light show extravaganza, however, the tickets are quite pricey so be aware.
M K — Google review
This is just such vast park to walk round, great for couple walks, pic-nics with the kiddies, and dog walkers. The park does also have some historical value also with hylands Lodge being the centre piece. There are some lovely little cafes in the park also for a light lunch and refreshment. The grounds are very well kept and there are some absolutely stunning feature gardens, with topery for example or certain types of flowers etc. I feel its just wonderful to see the effort the grounds people go to make the park welcoming to its guests. Highly recommend.
masetodabase — Google review
Absolutely beautiful venue. Fit for the Kings and Queens we are. Was so lovely to witness a family member getting married there! Beautiful green scenery to take photos both inside and outside. It was idyllic! Highly recommended!
Rochelle Odubela — Google review
Great park for the kids. Loads of space. Bit steep on the car park prices. And toilets are bit "grubby" but kids love going here and was a great place to learn to ride their bikes
Andy Burgin — Google review
I recently visited a park that I found to be stunning. It's a perfect place for families with young children, as plenty of activities keep them engaged. They have a GoApe adventure park as well as a public play area with a variety of wooden play equipment. As you continue to explore, you'll come across many beautiful sights, such as a flower garden, a gorgeous arch, and spacious green fields. It's a quiet and peaceful place, and you can easily spend hours there exploring all that it has to offer. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing day out or a fun-filled picnic.
Gizem — Google review
Nice grounds, footpaths lead to all the important areas (good in the winter!), cafe (plus an additional cafe for dog owners), artists' studios, toilets, well kept gardens, large field (Ideal for picnicking), outdoor wooden seating (although some are part their best), parking is available at a charge.
Robert Adlington (M0BOB) — Google review
Very nice and good. Good rides for children. My son very likes this place.
Noman Javed — Google review
Awesome light display around 1 and a half miles long with a coffee and food bar half way around. The light up toys for young children were £5 each which was expensive for what it was.
Jonathan Edwards — Google review
It's is a beautiful park/ woodland to visit. The people who walk their regularly are very friendly. It's very much worth a visit! There are well-kept paths (it gets muddy if it rains a lot - but that is only to be expected). They have Go Ape, children's playground, cafes, picnic area, toilets, dogs running around, horses to look at, a fountain, lots of wildlife, and a secret garden that was opened by Prince William. There is free parking for blue badges.
Mileu Chaffey — Google review
We got on the end of a guided tour which was well worth it although hard to hear as busy, there not many rooms but good for kids & wheelchairs, find the dog cafe food Garden at rear with tables chairs or mobile food sellers at front and some other retailers in the stable block. Parking is a little walk or more if you use the go ape parking for the kids which was where the sat nav took me first time. Enjoyable day all in all
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Westfield Stratford City is a large shopping mall located in London, England. It features luxury stores such as Armani, Burberry and Miu Miu, as well as a cinema, food court and restaurants.
This is my second visit to Westfield's Stratford, the first was to have breakfast with my dad. This was actually a shopping spree and for dinner after. O am amazed to the amount of shops and restaurants over three floors indoors and restaurants and street food outside too! I never managed to take photos , but I will add more next time I visit. You find brands you expect and all other sorts of companies. Ample parking and well worth a visit .
Chris P — Google review
Westfield mall in Stratford city has a lot to offer in one place. From shopping to dine in and play area for kids. Anytime I had been there, it was always busy.
The layout of the shopping mall is such that the shops are all parallel to each other with a walkway in the middle. Toilets are clean with a waiting area on the outside. There are plenty of options to eat or have a quick bite. There is a information centre desk right at the entrance to the mall.
The collection in all the stores is decent for casual wear. So, if you want some expensive party wear clothes this may not be the right place.
Of you are it going for shopping, be prepared to walk a lot.
Tip: prefer not to wear too many inner layers rather carry a warm jacket as it gets too warm inside with too many people.
The metro station is internally connected to the mall so no need to worry about rain.
shaina saggar — Google review
I love Westfield Stratfor shopping center. I visit it every time I visit London. Its size is good compared to the onse in Europe. If you are done shopping, you can take a walk in the Olympic Park nearby. Inside the mall there are so many shops and a huge group of cafes & restaurants including Italian, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, African restaurant but unfortunately Arabic cousins were missing. But the only thing is that some cafes and the food area are not clean! Tables are full with left over food. They take so much time to clear and clean the table, so sometimes I have to do it by myself. The mall has so many entertainment places such as cinema and ping pong. In addition, there is a multi faith room for prayers.
RoOo7 KA — Google review
It is the biggest mall in East London. It has almost everything you need. It is not for luxurious products. There are two food courts with different cuisines. There are also many kids friendly facilities, one small indoor play area, and the biodiversity playground outside of Waitrose.
Junqian Qiu (Jun_radioheadache) — Google review
The shopping centre in itself is massive and spoiled with choice to shop from the brands and eateries options. The best part is the prayer rooms and the water purifiers installed near the food halls. Massive thank you for that. Also an extra star for that lovely gesture.
Dr Razana — Google review
It's a wonderful, and beautiful City, and place. With huge 🛍 shopping centre, some tourist attractions one of the famous ones: ArcelorMittal Orbit slide tower (which is longest tunnel slide in the world with 115 meters high sculpture). And plus other places: boat trips, beautiful parks like Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. I could recommend to visit and see it :)
Mantvydas ?. — Google review
I feel like this mall carters to whatever your need is, whether it be window shopping or actually shopping or you just want somewhere to hang out, there are loads and loads of things to either shop or eat. Beware though the crowd when you want to pay sometimes requires inner patience and strength, other than that it’s really a cool place to visit
Gold Emereonye — Google review
Very cool mall. Everything you need for life is sold there. Food, children's products, clothes, food, entertainment, there are good cafes, sportswear, sports equipment, various appliances, many boutiques for choosing gifts. There is a production of keys for door locks. Payment is made by all types of money. Debit and credit cards. Gpay, NFC. There is parking.
Bohdan Solodovnichyi — Google review
Honestly I can’t decide if I like it here or not. It was busy on the day I came which was a Sunday before a bank holiday so I don’t know if this is normal or not. Security guards at the doors in most of the shops that I went into which I understand but didn’t really like as they seemed to be watching me as I was wearing a backpack. I feel that Westfield needs a USP, just feels (inside at least) like anywhere else, could easily never return …:
Marco Cantoni — Google review
Firstly I recommend westfield for shopping your goods. Because,It’s big, busy, but beautiful. If you’re out to just hang at the mall and hop between shops and restaurants, this could be a day out. They have many options to choose.
The lights and decor! Always a great vibe and chilled area.
Abdullah All Rauf — Google review
Its a ok mall, but it’s missing an arcade like most malls😔. Also the Kenji shop near Boots sells cute plushies!!!👍 and i saw that Pop Mart is going to open soon here 😆👍🔥
Also as everyone mentioned, theres a lot of places to eat inside and outside, which is nice.
M M — Google review
It was very easy to get to and there were a lot of shops and wide variety of items and brands. The food court has quite a nice variety of cuisines and the Vue cinema is an added bonus. However the customer service in most shops and food court wasn't that great.The mall was very busy and most people didn't really seem to bother about social distancing and wearing face covering which made the atmosphere a bit daunting.
Bhadya Dias — Google review
Well, it’s the only Mall in London. As in real mall. Maybe they are finally getting around the idea that gathering the shops together might be more effective idea for shoppers than the high street concept. Big, clean, warm and has a lot of food outlets. If you’re shopping then go there.
Marwan Aasar — Google review
The Market's atmosphere in and of itself is remarkable. The inviting seating area offered the ideal ambience for me to enjoy my delicious sweets. The calming mood was made possible by the contemporary yet welcoming decor and the soothing background music. I was able to fully appreciate every second.
Shibbir Shabab — Google review
Westfield Stratford offers an impressive shopping experience with a vast array of stores. It's a great spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment with its many restaurants and cinema. The mall is clean, modern, and well-organized, making it a joy to explore. Sometimes it can get crowded, especially on weekends, but it's a testament to its popularity. All in all, a top-notch destination for retail therapy in East London.
Travel Buddy London — Google review
Huge mall with all the shops you can find at Oxford street. There is a few supermarkets, parking and an outdoor area pretty cool. Also a playroom for kids near the exit to the bus station. Good options to eat all over the place, for all budgets. Loved it!
Alejandro S. — Google review
Westfield Stratford City was an incredibly amazing place to visit. The experience was very interesting and fun to look around, and there is a good selection of vegetarian and halal food menus available. The seating areas are usually always packed and usually it is very busy and crowded here (which is obvious why people love it here)
Zeynep Kucukkose — Google review
Westfield Stratford is a huge shopping mall. All brands exclusive and biggest show rooms are her .like Hugo boss, super dry, JD, John Lewis,Mark and Spencer, H&M ,will Smith, boots, greggs,adidas,under armor,Zara, North face, many more stores.
One can get all under one roof. The location also very convenient near to Bus stop and Tube station,
Food court like Nandos, Starbucks, pret manager, McDonald's biggest food court are also here.
Prashant Martha — Google review
Brilliant place for kids, has everything for all ages. Amazing place for a day out, with lots of activities in place. Not just for shopping, but for kids and adults' entertainment alike, with cinema, and games covering the entire building.
shomon zaman — Google review
One of Europe's largest shopping malls with a lot of low to mid range brands. Unfortunately, this Westfield does not carry the luxury brands as the other Westfield in White City.
You can reach here from car, train, bus. Lot of options in getting here.
Car parks can be confusing, so it's best to take a picture of the place you parked with the level and the lift you exit out into the shopping city, so getting back is that much easier.
Lot of activity areas for kids, and its packed with kids' shops.
Get very busy on Saturday
There is a food hall andhave plenty of options.
There is a huge casino here, too.
D S — Google review
It’s big, busy, but beautiful. If you’re out to just hang at the mall and hop between shops and restaurants, this could be a day out.
It’s particularly beautiful around Xmas. Gosh! The lights and decor! Always a great vibe!
Maryam Awaisu — Google review
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157 Montfichet Rd, London, E20 1EJ, United Kingdom