The top cities between Banbury and Windsor are Oxford, Milton Keynes, Richmond-upon-Thames, Reading, St. Albans, Guildford, Northampton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Aylesbury, and Newbury. Oxford is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Banbury and less than an hour from Windsor.
Moreton-in-Marsh is a charming market town nestled in the Evenlode Valley, located within the picturesque Cotswolds district and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire, England. The town boasts a relatively flat and low-lying landscape compared to the surrounding Cotswold Hills. It is part of a region that offers various visitor attractions, dining options, and unique shops and businesses.
10% as popular as Oxford
32 minutes off the main route, 29% of way to Windsor
Northampton is a locality located in the East Midlands region of England. The town boasts several tourist attractions, including the 78 Derngate house, which was renovated by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and now serves as a museum. Abington Park Museum showcases exhibits on local history and fashion, while Barnes Meadow Nature Reserve is home to various bird habitats in grassland and wetland areas. Additionally, Sywell Country Park offers playgrounds, meadows and native butterfly gardens surrounding an old reservoir.
22% as popular as Oxford
28 minutes off the main route, 37% of way to Windsor
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Situated in central southern England, Oxford is a city steeped in history and culture, with its renowned university established over 800 years ago. Known as the 'City of Dreaming Spires' due to the stunning architecture of its 38 colleges, Oxford attracts visitors from all over the world. The city's medieval center boasts several notable landmarks such as Carfax Tower and the Botanic Garden on River Cherwell.
Most popular city on this route
15 minutes off the main route, 43% of way to Windsor
Milton Keynes, the largest settlement in Buckinghamshire, England, is located about 50 miles north-west of London. With a population of 264,349 in its urban area as of the 2021 Census, it offers a variety of dining options including Harvester Eastlake and a new Route 66 American diner in the city center. These establishments serve fresh and flavorful grills, salads, and American cuisine to cater to diverse tastes.
58% as popular as Oxford
20 minutes off the main route, 43% of way to Windsor
Aylesbury, located in central England, is a charming town known for its well-preserved historic architecture. The old town area boasts an array of Georgian, Jacobean, and Tudor buildings, particularly around the 13th-century St. Mary’s Church. Visitors can delve into local history and culture at the Bucks County Museum, which also houses the engaging Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery featuring characters from the beloved author's books.
17% as popular as Oxford
17 minutes off the main route, 48% of way to Windsor
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St. Albans, located in the commuter belt north of London, is a historic city known for its centuries-old cathedral with medieval wall paintings. The city's Verulamium Park houses ornamental lakes and the remains of an ancient Roman wall, along with the Verulamium Museum displaying Roman artifacts like mosaics and the Sandridge Hoard of gold coins. As the oldest recorded Roman town in Britain, St. Albans also boasts a 2nd-century Roman theatre nearby.
18% as popular as Oxford
24 minutes off the main route, 66% of way to Windsor
Guildford, a town in southern England, is home to the medieval Guildford Castle and its landscaped gardens. The 17th-century Guildford House features a gallery with rotating exhibitions, while Loseley Park offers a 16th-century manor house and walled garden. Additionally, visitors can explore Victorian paintings and sculptures at the nearby Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village. The city is known for its thriving shopping scene, boasting designer brands, boutiques, independent retailers, and three shopping centers.
15% as popular as Oxford
26 minutes off the main route, 70% of way to Windsor
Richmond, located in South West London, is an affluent residential district bordering the River Thames. Families are drawn to this picturesque area for its highly-regarded schools and the expansive Richmond Park where herds of deer roam freely. The town offers a mix of suburban and country living with its eclectic shops, dining options, and performances at Richmond Theatre. This riverside setting provides a peaceful atmosphere and access to various attractions such as Kew Gardens and museums.
39% as popular as Oxford
24 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to Windsor
The town of Reading, located in the south of England, is a bustling hub with a rich history. It hosts an annual rock music festival that draws large crowds. The town centre is dotted with shops and eateries overlooking the Thames and Kennet rivers. Visitors can explore the Reading Museum to learn more about the region's past, including a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry from Victorian times.
22% as popular as Oxford
16 minutes off the main route, 73% of way to Windsor
Best stops along Banbury to Windsor drive
The top stops along the way from Banbury to Windsor (with short detours) are LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, and Windsor Castle. Other popular stops include Wembley Stadium, Ashmolean Museum, and Highclere Castle.
Kelmscott Manor is a 17th-century manor, furnished in the Arts and Crafts style. It was once the summer residence of William Morris, with stunning wallpapers and fabrics on display throughout the house. The gardens are lovely to visit during this time of year. There are guides available in every room to assist visitors, while outdoor spaces provide a place to relax.
A beautiful house with so much history. Gardens were very lovely at this time of year. Nice cakes in the cafe and a pub for lunch. Idyllic. William Morris wallpapers and fabrics can be seen throughout the house and are still stunning.
Verena Clark — Google review
A brilliant wonderful place. Beautifully restored. Obviously the access issues up stairs are difficult. But more could be done om the ground floor yo set the scene. Perhaps offering a virtual tour to those who can't do tge stairs. Also more about Morris as a political force. Staff and volunteers brilliant. Below the great rooms you can't get too if you don't do steep stairs.
Yinnon Ezra — Google review
Kelmscott Manor is well worth a visit.
It is set in such a stunning location and it's gardens both formal & informal are absolutely beautiful.
The staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful within the home of William & Jane Morris.
It is an amazing visit of such an incredible writer, designer and activist.
Steeped in history of his family and their incredible work.
Visiting such Beautiful Manor was a dream come true for me.
William Morris is a true inspiration and my visit was filled with great emotion.
I long to return to spend another wonderful afternoon in this captivating home of English history and culture.
Susie Boden — Google review
Well worth a visit. It has guides in every room who are most helpful. Lovely outdoor spaces to sit. It's a long way off the beaten track but when you arrive it has a good car park and shuttle bus to the manor which is at the end of a long lane. Check before your visit regarding refreshments as we were disappointed. Nothing but cake that day. Poor in that respect.
Corinna Hoptroff — Google review
Lovely house! Lovely green house! Everything is important and beautiful. They are all handmade! All of the visitors are familiar with Morris family! It’s a fantastic tour to understand the artist and his family!
Tan Laura — Google review
Lovely place to visit, enjoying the noise of the rooks nearby. Tasty cakes in the tearoom but let down by weak and poor coffee from a self service type machine.
Nick Warner — Google review
So beautiful and romantic. Even the stroll from the car park through the village was joyful! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely food at the cafe.
Sandy Holman — Google review
If you love William Morris designs then this is the place for you. Fascinating.
The cafe in the grounds does wonderful cake and great coffee ( we can testify to this) and some nice looking savouries so hold on that picnic, some nice alternatives are on offer.
Chris Whittle — Google review
Historical buildings are not my thing but this was not just history it was a story, the stewards were full of knowledge and so friendly.
On top of that there is a fab coffee shop and lovely gardens with games.
Such a lovely day out,
Note that there is a half mile walk from the car park.
Tony Parkins — Google review
A beautiful calm place. Really interesting collection with knowledgable people on hand to talk to you about the items. I echo other reviews that recommend the cheese and chive scone- just have it with butter rather than cream cheese.
Helen Stratton — Google review
Once the home of William Morris and his wife Jane then his daughter May. The Manor contains original furniture by Morris together with needlework by Morris and Jane. It is a real treat seeing these things at first hand. On site are excellent toilets and a cafe that does delicious meals and cakes. The volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and happy to chat.
John Saunders — Google review
Only the ground floor of the house is disabled-accessible, which is a pity because some of the upper floor contents and views are really nice.
The rise to the top floor in particular consists of a split, asymmetric staircase in which the left and right sides are at alternating levels, which needs conscious attention to get up without tripping.
It's an amazing museum of the arts and crafts movement
The gardens make a pleasant walk.
The restaurant food is excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful.
The gift shop varies oriented that reflect there origins of the house.
a the restrooms were modern, week maintained and very clean.
It's a fair walk from the car park to the manor, though there is a small shuttle bus for those who need it. I do mean small.
David Biggins — Google review
Lovely place looked after by lovely people — you can really learn a lot from the room guides/volunteers!
Marvelous artistic gardens. I lovely place to visit especially in spring and early summer.
Huiling Zhang — Google review
Historic house and pilgrimage for lovers of graphic design and furniture.
Do park in the field next to the church and walk 10 minutes to the Manor House. As there is no where to park cars near the house. The walk also gives an opportunity to see the lovely houses in the village.
Since the £6M refurbishment, the house is looking fantastic and more like a home that the family would recognise. The pains taking research into the original layout and artifacts has returned the Manor House to an authentic marvel.
We were fortunate to have a guided tour but there's plenty of information boards for self guided visitors.
Absolute gem. 😎👍👍👍
The Coton Manor Garden is a beautiful botanical garden that is worth visiting. It features stunning Bluebell woods and picturesque gardens, which are particularly breathtaking during springtime when everything is in bloom. The staff are friendly and helpful, and visitors can enjoy a delightful lunch or tea with delicious cakes, including the recommended ginger cake, Cherry & Almond cake, and coffee & walnut cake. Additionally, the village of Coton surrounding the garden is small but charming with lovely houses that add to its appeal.
We visited in late April to see the Bluebell woods, which were amazing.
The Manor gardens were beautiful even though it wasn't in full bloom yet.
We had a delicious lunch before we explored and after we had a cuppa and a delicious wedge of cake....highly recommended the ginger cake, the Cherry & Almond cake and the coffee & walnut cake they were all fab (there was three of us, I wasn't being greedy 😉)
Great day had by all and definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys this sort of thing.
Sarah Malinowski — Google review
Very beautiful garden.Excellent choice for little ones to wonder around. Also is an escape from reality and the city and you will enjoy quiet quality time with friends or family.
Silviyasworld — Google review
What a great place to spend a fantastic time. A beautiful garden with a magical forest filled with a sea of flowers. Lots of plants from different parts of the world creating one beautiful garden with birds, fountains, sculptures... It is definitely worth visiting if you love what mother earth has given us!
Lukasz Taborski — Google review
Definitely a well recommended destination. Very scenic and tranquil.
There is free parking, a nursery to buy plants, and a cafe with lots of variety.
Access to the nursery is free, and it costs £10 per adult to experience the gardens.
The bluebells were stunning and the main reason we visited.
Aamer Mahmood — Google review
Beautiful gardens. Go at the end of April,/beginning of May to see the stunning bluebell wood.
Loved the ducks, chickens and flamingos. Excellent lunch and cake. Good veggie choices. Well worth the entrance price.
julie kelsall — Google review
Splendid garden to visit with incredibly colourful and diverse flowers (the map includes a summary of key features depending on month). It was lovely to see the hens and flamingos too.
The café has great options for lunch.
Freya Freestone — Google review
Beautiful gardens and lovely outlook. The owners of the gardens were around the day we visited, editing the planting. This made the visit extra special. Fab nursery too, if you are inspired to add to your own patch:)
Julie Gardner — Google review
Beautiful gardens, lwell cared for, lots of trickling water at different levels throughout the garden.. Was damp underfoot but not too slippery. Nice to see chickens roaming and the flamingos too which didn't bother even though we were in touching distance. Cafe was well organised and reasonably prices.
Well with visiting
Denise Garrard — Google review
Coton manor gardens didn't open until 11.30, and the only morning bus route got here at 10.15, so keep that in mind! There is nothing to do in the area if you have spare time before they open. Ticket prices are reasonable.
The gardens themselves are very beautiful, and it is clear they have been cared for with great care and detail by the incredible gardeners here! I especially loved the species of plants and flowers and all of the dynamic uses of water around the gardens.
I was planning on bringing my young daughter but didn't, I definitely wouldn't suggest bringing a young child here as there are no activities or places to play and you are not allowed picnics on the grounds so I imagine they would be very bored. However, going without children was a pleasant experience overall. The cafe options are underwhelming with quite high prices, but the gardens themselves were fab, and there were hundreds of plant options in the nursery! I'm excited to see it at another time of year because different things will bloom each season. Coton manor gardens were shown in Carol klein's great british gardens show on BBC.
Newmelodie1 — Google review
Lovely gardens and bluebell wood. We had a wonderful time with a toddler and a teenager. There is so much to see, from amazing flowers to chickens, cows and flamingos. I really recommend a visit here
Daniela A 2003 — Google review
Love this place. Very pretty gardens and building. Great place to go with the family. Staff were friendly and helpful and the coffee and cake was delicious. Well worth a visit. We also loved the village of Coton. Small and quiet and very pretty, nice houses. Would love to live here some day.
Colin Durrant — Google review
Flamingo birds are the best thing about this place 😍😍🦩🦩🦩
There is a huge garden that you visit , entrance is 7£ adult and if I remember right 3£ kids.
The Flamingo are walking freely so you might get lucky and get a great picture with them
There is also a plant nursery and if you go there in the spring time they are offering tulips/daffodils for donations 😍
A coffee shop is at the entrance/exit with outdoor tables, they are serving beverage and ice cream 🍦 and sweets 🥧🍰🍪
Ileana TS — Google review
Fantastic place, plenty to see, loads of colour and a large variety of different plants,flowers,loads of hidden areas to explore, you’ll need at least 3-4 hrs here, just brilliant.
Rupert Harris — Google review
Beautiful place in the middle of the countryside. We decided to have coffee and cake only. £10 per person for a walk in the gardens we found a bit too expensive.
Malgorzata Wisniewska (Gosia) — Google review
What fantastic gardens. Time and again I rounded a corner and gasped as another fantastic view appeared. I visited in September and the displays were gorgeous. It is certainly somewhere I will return to throughout the year.
Timothy James — Google review
Really enjoyed the day. Excellent gardens, flamingoes a bonus. Wild flower meadow was full of flowers and bees.
The cafe had homemade food which was very tasty.
And a nursery to buy the flowers you see in the gardens.
Well worth a visit.
Ralph Lachmann — Google review
Blue bell wood really good with great smell. Well worth the journey. Plants over priced, gardens well maintained and great design. Cafe good and well priced . Will recall later in the year to see how gardens have developed .
Russ Briggs — Google review
Absolutely stunning. Worth every penny! The bluebells were incredible, the gardens were gorgeous with plenty of unique flowers. The flamingoes were extra special & the food in the cafe was very good. Excellent lasagna/veg lasagna. Thanks!
Steph Wood — Google review
Gem of a place. Historic house members get free entry to the garden. Parking is across a country road , so be careful when heading to the entrance. The gardens are beautiful presented with many different types of areas , with streams , ponds (with flamingos) and a bluebell wood. There is an excellent plant nursery on site as well as a large outdoor cafe. Food and staff were all excellent..highly recommended
kevin mills — Google review
Really lovely: peaceful, relaxing place for a wander. The gardens are beautiful, and lovely to see flamingoes and chickens roaming about. The bluebell woods are stunning. The cafe is also really nice, plenty of vegetarian options and friendly staff.
Sarah Louise Smith — Google review
Great place to visit. The gardens are beautiful. Visit in april/may to see the bluebells (check their socials for updates).
David Barry — Google review
Lovely house in lovely grounds tucked away in a little village in Northants. Beautiful gardens to wander around and lovely water features like a mini Chatsworth House. Went in early May and the bluebell walk was in full display in the little woods they have. Quite wonderful with an ancient feel to the place. Amazing flamingos and feisty chickens and cockerels gadding about the place causing mischief and comedy moments. The pigs were fun. Tea and cakes were really nice and the seating is really well laid out in a courtyard in the shadow of the manor. Really nice afternoon and good value.
GF — Google review
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Coton Manor Nr, Guilsborough, Northampton NN6 8RQ, United Kingdom
Althorp Estate is a tourist attraction that offers access to the Spencer family estate during July and August. Visitors can explore Princess Diana's island grave and a museum, as well as enjoy outdoor activities like walking around the peaceful grounds, having picnics, and visiting the stables/cafe. The manor house is well-preserved and provides an interesting insight into history. Staff members are friendly, knowledgeable, and enhance visitors' experiences.
Well preserved manor house. Best place to bring children and have picnic. Great for outdoor fun like walking around estates. Terribly interesting and we have a great weather. The staff are all lovely and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.
Mhai Perez — Google review
Although the house was of stately home proportions, you could tell it was someone's actual home. Without exception, all the staff were really friendly. They encouraged you to ask questions and seemed genuinely interested in where you were from and why you were there. It never felt busy, and the walk to Princess Diana's last resting place was quite peaceful. There are a number of benches around the lake for reflection. I liked that they didn't push their products or food onto you. In fact, they have provided a nice picnic area for you if you want to take your own food. Only those with a disability are allowed to be driven up to the property. All other visitors park in a field opposite the entrance gate. There is then a 10 min walk to the house.
Paul H — Google review
Lovely house. Pity that a lot of the rooms are gated off so you can only see part of the room. The guide book does compensate somewhat. Long gallery is the highlight. No photography inside allowed.
Walk to the lake to see Diana's resting place which is reflective and peaceful.
Carol Morris — Google review
This is an amazingly beautiful place, I went on my own as I wanted some peace and tranquility..... And I found it! My photos don't do the grounds justice, especially Diana's lake! Staff are friendly and helpful. Only two negatives one was that I didn't think that there a great choice of food in the tea room, especially savory food, but this could be because of covid restrictions. There is a lovely picnic area on the other side of the court yard.. Which is set in a lavender walled garden. The other being only one lot of toilets, which is by the picnic area... But if your disabled it's more of a problem as the grounds are vast. All in all this is a fantastic place to go for the day.... I ran out of time and didn't even look in the house.. So I will be going again very soon 😁
Vintage BettyBoop — Google review
We travelled quite a distance (Lancashire) to see this historic site and also to pay our respects to an unforgettable people's Princess and great lady. Although there is no longer a museum dedicated to her memory I think her memories live on at this estate for all to see...her resting place is in a beautiful location at the lake and there's also a wonderful memorial at the side of said lake. Present within the walls of the historic Althorp house is a very large wall hung painting of Diana along with her father, brother Charles and his wife....although we'd all like to see more tributes of Diana at the end of the day it was her home, it was also the Spencer family home so I think personally it's a tasteful balance between the history of the estate, the Spencer family and a gentle tribute to our Princess. I would definitely recommend visiting not just for Diana but the history surrounding the family and the estate.
Warren Higginson — Google review
My partner and I really enjoyed the visit. 14/7/21 Staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Weather was lovely so it made the walking around the grounds even more enjoyable and so peaceful. The stables/ cafe lovely touch. Prices were reasonable. It was a pleasure to meet Andy as we were leaving. Worth every penny. We would like to thank everyone for making a day very enjoyable . Kevin and Michelle
Michelle Done — Google review
Wanted to visit Princess Diana's childhood home so when on holiday we booked advance tickets to see through it. One of the guides, Sarah, was so knowledgeable and friendly, she made our trip special. So much history to this family which I didn't know before. The rooms were lovely to see in all their splendour. Gift shop quite small but worth a visit. Not much about Diana, other than 2 portraits of her and a photograph. Visited the garden too where we went to the pond and island where Diana is buried. Saa the memorial plaques too in a serene, tranquil spot. We visited on a warm day which enhanced our trip.
Carries Shoes — Google review
Wonderful stately home of the Spencer family. Tour of the property was insightful, with the art collection and walking to the Diana memorial is a peaceful place to sit.
Note, don't forget your umbrella! 😊
Mira Sultana — Google review
It was my first visit in a number of years - I was lucky enough to visit several times during the Diana Exhibition years. Whilst all of that has now gone, it is still a beautiful place to visit and on a nice day, sit in the peaceful setting of the Oval Lake.
Shelli133 — Google review
A real mixed bag. Firstly the general car park is a little way from the house. Although not busy , it is recommended you book before you go. If you are not a historic house member then entrance fee at £25 is a bit steep. However the house itself inside is superb (less said about the outside the better, though insipid would be a good word). There is some wonderful art, porcelain and furniture in the house. The guides in the room , although few , are very knowledgeable. Let's be perfectly honest the house is the best part, the lake where princess Diana is buried is nice enough , but there are no real gardens to speak of , and very little on Princess Diana. If you are hoping for a shrine to her , you will no longer find it here. There is a distinctly poor gift shop , which seems intent on supplying Charles Spencer books than offering any variety. The cafe is passable but won't blow your mind. In summary , go for the beautiful house as there is little else here.
kevin mills — Google review
Lovely house in picturesque well kept grounds, wild deer roaming around and loads of history to the house and family, the island where Diana laid to rest is a nice place for a sit down and to rest and reflect. great day out when it’s open, and Earl Spencer appears for book signings in the gift shop, highly recommended.
vince ryan — Google review
Ample car parking just outside the main estate gates in a field. A short walk through an avenue of oak trees to the stable block where there is a cafe, outside seating , toilets and a gift shop. Then another short walk to the main house, there are guides in the rooms and there is a lot to see on 2 levels. There are extensive grounds with the Princess Diana memorial by the Oval lake. The gardens are nice and lovely views over the Northamptonshire Countryside. A lot of history here and everything was well signed and easy to get around. There are picnic tables but no BBQs are allowed. Glad we went and would advise to buy tickets ahead of the visit.
Mike Thompson — Google review
This was our first visit to Althorp House and we loved it! The house is in immaculate condition and has some stunning paintings, including a few unexpected contemporary ones as well. The grounds are well kept and the memorial to Princess Diana is quite special to see.
However, we were slightly disappointed to find that the vast majority of the grounds are closed off to the public, it would be nice to have been able to explore a bit more of it rather than just the bit round the lake (which you could cover within 20 minutes at a steady walking pace). Having said that, we still enjoyed our visit, the guides in the house were friendly and knowledgeable, the staff in the shop and cafe were efficient and friendly too.
Just be warned that the car park is across the road in a field, though I think there is a provision for disabled parking nearer the house but check their website for confirmation of this.
A good day out for the family and despite some of the little disappointments, we look forward to visiting again when the house is next open.
Nelly C — Google review
Thank you for continuing to open your home to us Earl Spencer, and allowing me to pay my respects to Dianas memorial at your families ancestral home. Althorp is wonderfully kept; walking around, you feel the history and love of the place immensely. The house and grounds are immaculate. The rooms of the house are intuitively, tastefully decorated and treasured with antiques, inspiration at every turn. I hope Althorp continues to be loved by the family for centuries to come. The Spencer ancestors would have immense pride in Charles’ work here.
Claire — Google review
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Althorp House, Northampton, NN7 4HQ, United Kingdom
The summit of White Horse Hill boasts a remarkable prehistoric figure in the shape of a horse, spanning 110 meters and dating back to the Bronze Age. This ancient landmark has been preserved for thousands of years thanks to the tradition of local villagers cutting back grass and adding chalk every seven years. Alongside this renowned attraction lies the remains of an old castle, making White Horse Hill a site steeped in history and cultural significance.
Stunning place. Thought provoking and atmospheric place. White horse is far larger than I expected it to be. Unfortunately people walking in the horse itself has resulted in it being taped off so you can’t get that close, but have to peer over the top of the tapes. You can still see the horse but not in the detail you would hope, unless you are looking up the hill from afar or above. Stunning views from the top of the surrounding countryside - absolutely beautiful.
Karen Ballantine — Google review
Amazing place, easy to walk too thank god the car park is half way there lol.
The views are stunning and it's really weird realising how far up you are until you see someone down the bottom. Ant's... mind the sheep poo lol beautiful
jenny rogers — Google review
An Absolutely lovely walk, big car park ran by the National Trust.
However I didn't see any Trash can / Bin's, so I took my rubbish home like a responsible adult!
D ?Eddy? Edwards — Google review
Impressive views. The horse was surprisingly unimpressive, the remains of the fort on the hill were worth the trip.
Jan Jarvis — Google review
Really fun place. I loved it, it's great for having a calm and peaceful walk, either with friends, family or alone.
Karina Koltun — Google review
Do not recommend visiting.
It's okay. But you cannot really see it well anywhere from the ground. Even from afar, it's not quite visible.
It's about a mile walk uphill from public paid parking. And about 1/4 mile from the handicap parking.
Also, you'll be walking through grazing pastures. Which means if the weather's good, lots of flies.
Mark Smith — Google review
3000 year old stone drawing cut into the side of the hill. It has survived this long because every 7 years the local villages cut the grass back and add more chalk - they’ve been doing that for generations. Back in the war it was such a recognisable landmark they they covered it over with grass so that the German Luftwaffe could not use it for navigation.
Chris Gledhill — Google review
This white horse on the side of the mountain, as I understand it, is of man-made origin and is a system of trenches filled with the substance of white chalk. It is positioned as a tourist attraction due to the antiquity of its origin, but it has one peculiarity, it is almost impossible to see it in its entirety, due to its location on the mountainside, right along the edge of the cliff. Therefore, its, the horse, is not visible, neither from the top of the hill nor from the side, as I understand it can only be seen from the height of the flight. Therefore, it was more of a formality - to report that I was there, although the scenery is stunning from the height of the slope.
MAM 1274 — Google review
Went here from the Isle of Wight, I got the amazing chance to help rechalk the horse! The views are amazing and the history is so interesting, I definitely recommend going!
mm re — Google review
The Uffington White Horse is a prehistoric hill figure, 110 m (360 ft) long, formed from deep trenches filled with crushed white chalk.
The Uffington White Horse was created some time between 1380 and 550 bc, during the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age. The site is a scheduled monument. The Guardian stated in 2003 that "for more than 3,000 years, the Uffington White Horse has been jealously guarded as a masterpiece of minimalist art. The Uffington Horse is by far the oldest of the white horse figures in Britain, the others inspired by it have an entirely different design.
Up close you don't really get a good view of it, there is a rope fence stopping you get to close, (which is good) the views of the surrounding area are well worth the walk though.
The best views of the figure are obtained from the air, or from directly across the Vale, particularly around the villages of Great Coxwell, Longcot, and Fernham.
Pete / Hel — Google review
A site I have long wanted to visit. Interesting White Horse of course but the setting and Uffington Hill offer stunning views.
Charles Henderson — Google review
Very beautiful lands, where most of them are farms and the others are grazing pastures and you can see the green and the sunlight everywhere especially if it was shining. There is footpaths for a nice walk or run and there is ways for cyclists. There is also car parking .You can bring your meal, and Down the hill there is a restaurant you can have a warm meal. The place really peaceful and welcoming. Make sure to wear nice walking shoes and a coat can protect from winds and set out ....
Last note : no toilets there!!
Raghad M. — Google review
So exciting to see fist hand an icon of history. Seemed smaller close up, than when viewed from far away, but see inspiring to stand by a work of art so many thousands of years old.
Walk over to the fort and see an amazing panoramic view.
Managed by the National Trust, there is a disabled carpark for 6/7 cars about 400m from the horse and a main park another 5-600m further away. Access is free but carparking is a reasonable price £4.00 for the day or £2.00 for a couple of hours. Be warned that it is only pay by cash or a phone app, which you might have to download in an area renowned for poor signal. No opportunity to pay by card. Sadly a typical feat of ineptitude by the NT. There should be no excuse for not having card payment available.
simon jones — Google review
Amazing place to visit.
Make sure you see the hill Fort on the other side of the hill.
Also, lookfor Dragon Hill at the base of White Horse Hill.
This is where St. George slayed a dragon. Where the dragons blood touched the top of the hill, nothing would grow, which is why there is a patch of chalk on the top 😉
The Ashmolean Museum is a world-renowned museum in Oxford, England, which houses collections from all over the world. The museum has an extensive range of exhibits, including art from ancient Greece and Rome, paintings by famous British artists such as Turner and Canaletto, and archaeological objects from all over the world. The lunchtime set menu often features dishes themed with current exhibitions for a good value meal.
We travelled up to Oxford specifically for this museum. My Husband has an interest in Japan and it's history and my daughter is currently learning about Egyptians in school.
We booked online, entry is free, and added on the family adventure for 4 (as well as donating which I hope everyone does to help such a wonderful museum).
The adventure tablets and headphones where superb, I'm so glad we added it on. The games where extremely child friendly, we was able to play games together at certain spots and individually whilst learning about certain pieces. My only slight gripe with this was, there was a section of find the paintings, one of the paintings we was searching for had actually been removed from the room, so we spent 10 minutes wandering before a kind member of the team there helped us. The order of the games was a bit odd, first going up to floor 3, then 2 back to 3 then 2 then 1. It didn't suit us personally, so we just started at the top and worked our way down and then when we got to certain parts included in the adventure we clicked on them. This was we was seeing everything instead of just actively looking at the tablet parts.
We was here a good 3 hours and could of spent longer but my youngest was getting tired. We had a pushchair and found the lifts quite small as a family group. The blue lift goes to certain floors then a pink lift for another. Easy to get to grips of and find when you've got your bearings.
The shop was fab, bit small with a pushchair and when busy I imagine. My daughter had some books and I had the gin (which was beautiful tasting!).
We're looking forward to visiting again.
Lauren Tetsell — Google review
I absolutely love this museum. Spotlessly clean, spacious and so many interesting exhibits. Free admission but a donation is welcome. Shows arts and cultures from all over the world with some amazing pieces to admire. Clean well maintained toilets. Did not visit the cafe or gift shop so cannot comment.
Finding Balance — Google review
Fascinating place with many exciting displays. One could lose track of time viewing the countless exhibits. If a guided tour is an option then highly recommended.
Allow plenty of time to wander and discover and take a break in their cafe or enjoy a meal in the roof top restaurant.
Jacqui Phillips (Three Crosses) — Google review
Love this museum. Has the bits of history that I enjoy. This time, I spent time in the Anglo-Saxon exhibit and went to see the Messiah violin by Stradivari and 2 other of his violins. Will do it again.
Odlaw — Google review
To say there is something for everyone would be the understatement of the year.
However, if you want to know how to deal with a wicked rat-ghost, display your planetary deities, or create an incense holder with an ox sculpture then this is the place for you.
If you find the Baroque collection make time to stay awhile.
Veronica Hyde — Google review
I was so lucky to be able to photograph Sam and Ben's wedding at the Ashmolean in Oxford. The setting it absolute stunning with the wedding taking place in amongst the beautiful art work. The staff were absolutely amazing and were always on hand to help when needed. What a fantastic and quirky venue to get married at. I highly recommend it.
James Robertson (J S Robertson Photography) — Google review
This museum has a wonderful collection of historical artifacts, especially those from Egypt. The art gallery is impressive, with a wide variety of artwork to admire. You can easily spend 4-5 hours exploring the museum with your family. There's a convenient food court located underground, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat and continuing your visit.
Kaushal Kishore — Google review
Brilliant! The Ashmolean has been on my visit list for years and it was amazing.
The museum has a fantastic range of exhibits. It's a beautiful building, lots of space to take your time and not be crowded. Honestly, one visit isn't enough!
Brad Tipping — Google review
I've been in April with my daughter, we spent there half of the day. The museum is impressive, a lot of interesting things to see from different eras of history and different countries. We really enjoyed everything, but the roman statues and the Egyptian hieroglyphs really caught my eye, and another things that I loved were the Stradivarius violins.
Andreea Denisa — Google review
A spot where you could have unintentionally spent hours browsing. Even though several of the galleries were closed for maintenance, there is so much to see and it takes time to thoroughly examine collections from different regions and time periods. I reserved a ticket for a specified time slot, yet it appears that it is not quite essential because I visited on a weekday. Furthermore, the highlights self-guided audio tour, which costs only £3.6 and can be listened to on one’s own digital devices, allows me to swiftly discover the most valuable objects in Ashmolean.
Riley Tang — Google review
It's free, lots and interesting things to see from Roman times, Egypt, India, China and many more. I love this place. Worth every second of your steps. Toilet are clean, equipped with soap and toilet paper. There is locker provided (GBP1), café and souvenir shop.
imaiqah honey Kamal — Google review
Beautiful, well organised and airy museum. Entry is free, recommend to donate £10 if you lien of course.
It has rooftop coffee shop too.
Bahareh — Google review
Been there quite a few times but it never gets boring! You always find some small detail you haven’t noticed before. Good collections, even my 7 year old brother kept on busy exploring. Great activity to do in Oxford especially considering it’s free. There are toilets, cafe and a restaurant on the top floor.
Demnlive — Google review
Completely free museum with exhibits spanning the globe. You’ll see mummy’s, cast replicas of Roman and Greek statues, Asian bronze work, and so much more.
One of the gems of Oxford on my day trip to the college town.
Matty B — Google review
Free to enter. It’s kinda half museum and half art gallery. Lots to see across 5 floors and a cafe and gift shop too. Some interesting local finds as well as the usual Egyptian, Ancient Greek and Roman swag. Good way to spend an hour with the kids. You have to carry rucksacks in your hand, not on your back, presumably so you don’t swing round and knock over the priceless ming vase!
Chris Gledhill — Google review
Hadn't planned to visit but discovered I did not need to pre-book. Staff were very informative and had excellent Covid protocols. Free to enter, but please find it within yourself to make a donation!
So much to see and you could spends days in here. I had time for the the European Art section and the English Ceramics today. Plenty of information boards explaining exhibits and all cases well labelled.
Spacious cafe, lifts, toilets and £1 lockers if you don't want to carry your bag around.
Whether you've got an hour or all day, the Ashmolean is a must when you visit Oxford.
Stephen Woodman — Google review
The best museum I have ever visited. Understand this museum in in Oxford centre so being a seat of learning caters for all points of history. Clean, spacious with helpful staff. Lifts to floors, gift shop and tea room, spotless throughout lockers for your bags open or lockable umbrella stands (yes lockable) and mobile lightweight seating if you wish to study by an exhibit or rest for a while. Truly a fine place to visit. My visit was to see the Alfred jewel and was not disappointed. A must to visit while in oxford. And to top it all off its FREE. to enter, so drop in and out anytime during the day. A light and airy place not a old traditional dark and dusty museum. Nice to see the young people of Oxford and others studying inside the museum around exhibits. Gave the place such a nice feel.
codywarkite — Google review
I had a family day out & I was greeting and looked after superbly by the staff. There are many very interesting facts to learn about the world around us, may it be fiction and non-fictional. There also was a lovely staff member I know personally called Asia, and she just adds her own amazing uniqueness to the place. She organises events for the museum such as top class weddings. She definitely does her job justice.
Jackson McCarthy — Google review
My visit was specifically to see the Labyrinth exhibition, which was exceptional. The whole enormous building is full of interest & treasure, beautifully displayed and labelled. It would be easy to spend whole days there.
gb99cat — Google review
Loved this place. Such beautiful exhibits and so much history. It is good that the Ashmolean recognises some of the problematic sides to their acquisitions through colonialism and actually has a display on this. We enjoyed the juxtaposition of modern art with historical content. Learned so much here and will come back to Oxford again just to revisit this museum. Definitely worth stepping inside if you are in the area. You can spend a whole day here. You can also get a quick shot of culture in a 20 minute whirl.
Rowan Puttergill — Google review
Great museum. Really varied exhibitions and some things I’ve never seen before. Their ancient Egypt wing really stood out with actual mummies and sarcophaguses!
Hannah Alexander — Google review
Great way to spend an afternoon at the museum. Also a really cool cafe on the rooftop with a modest selection of food and drink, including a really decent afternoon tea with a vegan option! I'm impressed.
Grace Looi — Google review
Our visit to the Ashmolean museum was splendid. The sculptures and historical presentations was great to watch. You need a day to visit the museum fully. A must visit in Oxford
Thambippillai Saran — Google review
A great visit if you’re in Oxford. It is free of charge to enter as well! They have spacious lockers, clean toilets, and a shop as well. Museum consists of multiple levels and mainly focuses on the history of the civilization. They have artifacts from around the world. Give yourself at least a couple of hours to visit this place. If you’re very keen, there’s enough things to spend your whole day in it!
Milan Tharaka — Google review
Fascinating modern museum explaining the history of civilisations across the globe. Spread across 5 floors, one of which is for exhibitions (paid). Allow extra time for the WC as there's only one!
Richard Porteous — Google review
The Ashmolean Museum is an incredible collection of artefacts from all around the world and different periods of history, as well as featuring some world-class art.
It really cannot be overstated, how comprehensive the collection is. It is like a combination of the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museums in Oxford.
And apart from the rotating exhibitions it is free to entry. We only spent an hour in the museum, but you could easily spend an entire day and then come back and see some more.
There is also a roof terrace with bar and cafe that is lovely in the summer.
A real gem and worth a visit if you are in Oxford.
Peter Hall — Google review
Completely free to enter but donations are recommended. Stunning museum with huge amounts to see over a few floors. It has a bit for every one of all ages and a must see in Oxford for a couple hours.
Robert Greenaway — Google review
Generally a nice place to have a wonder for a few hours, taking in some art and history and doing some sketching. Like most places of this ilk it closes too early and you have to pay £1 for the lockers, which you can get a token for from the shop. The Flemish section is my favourite as there are some hidden gems in there.
Caïna Verrin — Google review
Great place to visit, with a very large art collection. Definitely needs time to view everything. Planning a next visit for sure.
Ana Schaub Ćorić — Google review
A great museum that’s full of all sorts of artefacts from around the world. Free to enter most of the galleries. Lots of guides and activities going on. A good shop and cafe. It can get very busy and popular but there are always places you can find away from the crowds.
The Pitt Rivers Museum is a Victorian Gothic-style building located in Oxford, England. This museum is dedicated to the collection of artifacts from all over the world, most notably from archaeology and anthropology. Some of the most interesting items on display include shrunken heads, masks from all over the world, toys from different countries, and clothing worn by royalty. This museum is best for older children who are curious about history and appreciate quirky architecture.
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History houses some of the most incredible natural specimens in the country, from dinosaurs to primates. It is a popular attraction for anyone interested in paleontology and anthropology.
Brilliant! Don't miss out!
The museum has a really wide range of exhibits. It's great if you have a dinosaur lover with you. We did and she had a fantastic time.
The museum is a great day out and well worth your time!
Brad Tipping — Google review
Being a museum worker myself I do enjoy visiting other museums. This one is particularly stunning with its high, green house style ceiling in the main hall. You could spend hours in just this room alone. There is a lovely cafe that overlooks the main hall from up high, a great location for a cafe. You can see a lot more detail in the ceiling from there so don't miss that opportunity to take some snaps. They have some truly stunning items in this museum, one of my fave places is a very small darkened room where they show off some gem stones under a black light. Their T-Rex takes pride of place in the main hall and does not disappoint. I think my favourite area though was the Pitt Rivers Museum, which is inside the museum of natural history. In there you will find some of the most interesting, weird, wacky and fascinating items. Do not miss that area! I would point out that due to building works we ended up walking around for some time, looking for the entrance which for some reason is not signed posted anywhere. If you go onto their website and look at a map they have provided, (my visit was planned by a friend who knew the area so I hadn't thought to go and look myself) you will find it much easier to get to the entrance.
Leanne Smith — Google review
Wonderful building with a well rounded collection. Think its one of the better Natural History museums out there! One thing that was a shame to see was that the taxidermy specimens had been exposed to quite a bit of sunlight and really should’ve been taken care of better! But a definite must see!!
Joshua Walter — Google review
What an incredible museum!! The Oxford University Museum is an absolute favourite. The layout is simple and boasts such wonderful specimens of nature including the only example of dodo soft tissue in the world. I especially liked that you are encouraged to touch the collection they have amassed.
RB Locks Auto Locksmith — Google review
WoW! What an incredible venue to take a class of children. The staff were exceptional and tailored everything to our needs, going above and beyond with prompt communication and ease of access to alternative provisions should we have required it. The museum was clean, facilities like toilets and lunch area were immaculate too. Belongings were secured to enable children to walk around freely without having to carry coats and lunches. The gentleman conducting the Rocks Session was simply incredible - so engaging and knowledgeable, my class had a blast! I could not fault this experience today! We really appreciate your support and service provided. I can't wait to take my own little family to experience this.
Cherry Axford — Google review
What a spectacular collection of history!
Lovely friendly staff, lots of interesting things to look at. To see it all you'll need a few hours.
It's free entry but if you can, take a fiver for the donation box to keep the place going!
Not much parking nearby so it's advisable to do park and ride.
The museum is with a few minutes walking distance of a lovely park so if the weather is nice, pop along to see that too! 😊
Anne Skelton — Google review
I recently celebrated my birthday in a rather unconventional way by visiting the Oxford Natural History Museum, and let me tell you, it turned out to be one of the most remarkable and enriching experiences of my life. Despite the skepticism from some friends and family who questioned my choice of a museum as a birthday destination, I followed my passion for history and natural wonders, and I couldn't have made a better decision.
One of the highlights of my visit was the meteorite exhibit. Seeing this extraterrestrial rock up close and learning about its origins left me in awe of the vastness of the universe. The museum did an excellent job of presenting the information in a way that was accessible to visitors of all ages, and the interactive elements made it even more engaging.
What truly made my visit unforgettable was the opportunity to touch and interact with rare minerals and objects. It's not every day that you get to feel the weight of history in your hands. The museum's dedication to allowing visitors to have a hands-on experience with these precious artifacts is commendable.
I wholeheartedly recommend this museum to anyone with an appreciation for natural history. It is a treasure trove of knowledge and a place where unforgettable memories are made.
Swati Punaini — Google review
A wonderful museum experience. It is much smaller than London's Natural History Museum, but this makes it, in a way, better, because it is more densely packed with interesting things. One of my favourite museums in the UK, and probably the highlight of my visit to Oxford. The only downside is that I don't believe there is enough here to ever warrant a second visit.
Presley Vasiliou — Google review
If your not from Oxford - Then u must add this to your bucket list. Enjoyed every bit of this place by gaining knowledge. Lovely place!! You don’t have to buy tickets, Free Entry.
Dini X — Google review
Fascinating place. Lots of history & artefacts as you'd expect! Cafe has a nice selection of cakes, sandwiches & drinks reasonably priced too. Although a free museum a small donation is definitely to be considered!
Dee A — Google review
Lovely building, interesting artifacts, great for a date and for kids. We had a great time, the coffee cart outside was definitely worth a visit as well, so make sure you stop there on your way in. Everyone was lovely inside as well. Can't really complain about anything. Great for an afternoon out.
Aishah Sheikh — Google review
It was an amazing place ,not only an extensive collection of various animal skeletons, they also had a stuffed dodo,one of its kinds. A fantastic artistic display of butterflies,ins3cts ,crabs,minerals etc. It was a Sunday and saw so many kids enjoying their exhibits and having painting and other sessions too.
asiya khan — Google review
It's a wonderful day. A huge museum, must go after a good breakfast. No tickets.
But parking is costly. I paid 13pond for 2hrs. So within 2hrs, how much we can see we did. But so many things I can't see.
It's too sad. Lift is also available. Toilets are very nice. You can move with your stroller if you have a baby. If you want to carry your baby you can park your stroller inside.
I like it. A tea stall was outside. A prayer room is also present near it. But it has code .
Only one thing I felt.
So many things in a single place so congested little bit.
2ndly I saw some in an order way. But some are not.
Anyhow it's an amazing time. Again I thought we are tiniest part of the universe. And how much we are unaware of the secret of the universe
Shaheera Batool — Google review
This place was absolutely amazing if I'm honest. It's free to enter unless you're in a large tour group. It's a great place to take the kids both young & older. There's some activity sheets you can pick up and you do whilst walking around. There's lots to see here from dinosaurs to an actual roman burial complete with a real skeleton. If you're looking for a a day out, definitely think of this place. Once you're done, you have Oxford to explore & that itself offers so much to see & do.
Myke Garraway — Google review
Very nice place. You can see beautiful exhibitions in this museum. You can touch on a lot of things. There is also back part museum and you can see masks, ships and another things at this place.
Petr Herder — Google review
Amazing. Literally I can spend days in this place and just get a small perspective of all the knowledge that it holds. The way the exposition is set up, how wonderful the building is by itself, the heterogeneity of scopes that the collection holds. Don't miss the back area of the museum. And be sure to check the columns on the second floor. Every single detail is inspiring. And it is free, which is mind blowing. One of the best museums I have ever visited.
Hector Arriba — Google review
Excellent trip for kids. The staff are very helpful they helped us take the pushchair up with the platform lift. Very busy full of people and lots to see best of all it's all free. There is a prayer room next to the museum very convenient for us to pray and be relaxed to have a great time. I enjoyed it 👍👍 it's a really good.
Mohammed — Google review
Amongst the swathes of things to see and do in Oxford, a visit to this museum is an absolute must. There are a plethora of things to see here and it's staggering how much has been encapsulated in such a modest amount of space. The museum isn't the size of the British Museum but in terms of the vast amount of artefacts, relics, documents, etc., there are things here you won't find even in the aforementioned museum, which makes it all the more intriguing. A day spent in Oxford is not complete if you don't come here and soak in the wonders of time gone by.
Sadek Miah — Google review
Amazing place! The kids enjoyed it, we spent 4 hours learning from every display, and wasn't enough to see everything. The collection is rich and well-maintained. Everything has its tag explaining what is it and what place it came from.
Thiago Nicino Menezes — Google review
Utterly amazed by the presentation and vast number of specimens out for the public to see. You can wander between huge, bulky skeletons of wilderbeast and rhinos and then look up at the dinosaur skeletons and down at Pliosaurs. They also have rocks and crystals to show and touch. Wonderful insect and arachnid displays upstairs which take you through the different orders. You can stop to have a cup of tea and a snack while gazing at the bird specimens in a large case. There is also a fun gift shop full of unique natural history inspired gifts.
Laura Hayward-Price — Google review
There are a few museums in which the building itself is another piece of art, and this is one of them. A huge hallowed hall surrounded by statues of the titans of scientific history.
On my first trip around the museum, I only took in the architecture and the statues, before moving to the exhibits and truly impressive fossils reconstructed into their former animal forms.
Matty B — Google review
Natural history museum
I haven't been here in decades. Although it has recently undergone a huge refurbishment it does seem smaller than I remember.
It's nice to see they've incorporated a cafe upstairs, it is so needed and would have been fantastic on school trips 😀
Exhibits are still quite interesting although I was quite disappointed to see the names of a lot of African regions and villages are spelt incorrectly.
Friends visiting Oxford absolutely loved the experience and look forward to coming back in the summer ☀️
Lorraine Jackson — Google review
The Natural History Museum in Oxford is a captivating destination that takes visitors on a mesmerizing journey through the wonders of the natural world. With its stunning architecture, extensive collection of specimens, and educational exhibits, it is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious about the history of life on Earth. Also the entry is free!
Trishal Fernandes — Google review
The Oxford University Natural History Museum is an incredible place to visit. It is all about science and investigation and is a large collection of anatomical exhibits.
The bulk of the exhibits on show are in a large, central hall, with further exhibits and a cafe in a mezzanine.
A set of carved, stone pillars around the central hall feature statues of notable scientists and investigators. Other columns feature stone samples from around the UK.
Exhibits range from ancient fossils and skeletons, biological specimens, and preserved animals.
The cafe provided drinkable fresh coffee and surprisingly good sandwiches.
Make the visit.
Peter Meade — Google review
It was a nice place to visit, you will need at least 3 hrs to explore there. Its free entry and if you are a naturalist, this place is definitely for you. We enjoyed our visit and we admired the natural preserves there
Thambippillai Saran — Google review
Great venue, by far the best I've visited yet on my trip. I had lots of fun around it, and I must say I wish I had more time to explore because it is truly remarkable.
Christ Church is Oxford's largest and most prestigious college, with a proud history dating back to the 1525 founding of Cardinal Wolsey. The college is home to many famous alumni, including Lewis Carroll and Harry Potter. Christ Church's ornate main quadrangle and impressive dining hall are some of the main attractions for tourists visiting the college.
The most famous college in Oxford, inspiring works such as Harry Potter and Alica in Wonderland.
Booking ahead is required, as day tickets tend to be sold quickly. Prices are a bit steep (15£ for a student ticket) but its a very nice experience, and it also includes a visit to the cathedral on the same grounds.
Most of the times it is quite crowded, so would opt for earliest tickets, or evening. Especially if you want to get nice pics.
Dan-Mihai Dorobantu — Google review
A very nice experience to the scenes of Harry Potter the movie. The place is huge and impressive.
Bought a ticket and a headset is provided for self guided tour.
Not sure if the Hall got lunch time closure. Coz we were informed by the nice guard that the Hall was opened at about 13:30. It was amazing to see the cafeteria of Harry Potter.
Justina Lee — Google review
Probably the most visited college of Oxford. Christ Church certainly worth a visit. Remember to pre-book your ticket as it can get very crowded and you'll have to wait to get a ticket.
Very helpful free audio guide that helps you walk around the college.
This college is very popular being one of the filming location for Harry Potter.
The grounds are also very beautiful and you must take time to walk around the college.
Amelia Russo — Google review
Located in the heart of the city, Christ Church is conveniently close to museums, shops and restaurants. What a magical experience from the grandeur of the Harry Potter setting of the Grand Hall to the majestic stained glass windows , ceiling detail and font.
Even if you choose not to pay to go inside it is definitely worth a visit to take photos from the outside.
At the side of the main entrance you can walk through the meadow up to the river.
joshua khoo — Google review
I was on a self guided tour of Harry Potter locations in Oxford so knew Christ Church was a must. Beautiful building with a lot of history is the inspiration for the Great Hall. Incredible interiors of this stunning church did not disappoint!
Tran Hang — Google review
Christ Church College is definitely one of the must-visit landmarks in Oxford and not only for fans of Harry Potter.
The admission needs go be reserved online in advance and the availability is pretty limited. The dining hall is currently in use so it would be closed during lunch time.
It's famous for the movie scenes in Harry Potter series for its dining hall and center field. We were impressed by how brilliant & magnificent the church is and we enjoyed the view very much.
Hsin Yi Wei — Google review
Why do I have to buy tickets online?
We were there in person with cash and card and they wouldn't let us buy a ticket. Real jobs worth in the gift shop.
Have to go outside and mess around with their website to buy a ticket with our travel cards. Very annoying.
The buildings themselves were very nice to see but you won't be spending long there.
The cathedral was the highlight - good information about the stained glass etc.
Personally I found other smaller colleges better to visit. This felt more like a money grab impersonal tourist attraction.
Go to small but pretty college like Balliol instead if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg.
James Bryan — Google review
Beautiful experience. The college was nice, and the cathedral also. Although the price of it is high, I recommend buying the multimedia ticket, it contains a lot of useful and interesting information, and it is translated into many languages. Also, if you want to go there, do buy tickets online in advance, because they tend to sell out quickly.
Andrej Polansky — Google review
Beautiful, historic Oxford college. I have visited several times, but not since they added a new visitor’s center with self-guided audio tours. The audio/video tour is one of the best I have experienced while traveling. It contains a lot of excellent information both about the history of the college and its contemporary use. For people new to the UK/Oxford university system, this tour helps you to understand how things work while gaining an appreciation for the history of this particular college and its cathedral. The meadows are, of course, a lovely place to walk, picnic, or even take a nap!
Joel Childers — Google review
Expected more. Do not pay for a tour if you are a Harry Potter fan: just one hall and stairs. Church needed to visit.
Hanna Kucher — Google review
Be warned that the college is not very accessible. There are many steps throughout, and some pathways in the garden area are muddy/flooded, which I think will be difficult to navigate with a wheelchair or limited mobility.
We had a pushchair which had to be carried up/down several flights of stairs (easy for us as we were in a group but I imagine impossible if you're on your own). We were warned of this at the visitor centre, and at the entrance; but I don't remember a clear warning on the website when buying tickets.
Tickets are £16 per person, or £12.80 if the cathedral is closed. You can buy online or at the visitors centre. If you buy online you'll still need to queue at the centre for your audio guide.
Check the timings for the great hall beforehand, as it closes during lunchtime and you don't want to miss it! It's the highlight of the visit.
Overall I think it's worth a visit even if it's pricey.
Alexandra Orlando — Google review
Can have an exciting tour around famous harry potter filming locations. Can explore with guided groups or multimedia guided self tours. Book tickets in advance might make sure your can enter.
Chandima Kumarihami — Google review
Very suggestive place to visit. If you are in Oxford you have to see the Church and the college inside. There are also the original location of Harry Potter first movie.
Feliciano Liso — Google review
A really beautiful place to visit. Quite large, but the audio walking tour is self-guided so you can move at your own pace. There’s a nice path to the river as well, providing lots to see both inside and outside. Visitors cannot go in the library, but it was fun hearing about the tree that can be seen from within that is the inspiration for the tree the Cheshire Cat sits in throughout the Alice in Wonderland stories.
Alicia Adams — Google review
A pleasant place to visit. Architecturely quite beautiful. We were lucky to have a crisp blue sky bringing out the yellow of the sandstone. Saw the Harry Potter staircase and the hall inspiration for Hogwarts Hall. Liked the coloured glass in cathedral, Burne Jones glass and lovely carved choir stalls.
Gill P — Google review
Christ Church college is one of the best visit of Oxford. I had this place on my list for years, I don’t know why I waited so long. The college is beautiful. You have a multimedia guide included in the ticket to show you around and explain the history of the place.
They shot a few scenes from Harry Potter here. No wonder why some area of the college have such an Hogwarts vibe.
Damien Vanhille — Google review
Beautiful building, very similar to the parliament in London, unfortunately we could not get inside. But it was very cool to see it even close by.
John — Google review
It was wonderful to revisit a place that has served my family for generations. A very historic building full of history and amazing architecture. The atmosphere is both imposing and inspiring. I would highly recommend a visit as great men and women of history have passed through these buildings.
Antony Davies — Google review
It's a beautiful place, the interiors are amazing. The college is absolutely stunning. I would recommend booking the tickets online. There's a ticket counter and a small shop nearby. Situated in the heart of the city.
Parking would be a bit difficult around this area, better explore by walk.
Located next to the River Kennet, the Kennet and Avon Canal runs for 87 miles from London to the Bristol Channel. In Newbury, this waterway offers a serene and rural atmosphere, complemented by a range of shopping options and attractions in West Berkshire. The town boasts a diverse retail scene with famous high street brands, local shops, and an open street development called the Parkway. Furthermore, Newbury offers numerous dining establishments for visitors to indulge in.
Beautiful countryside Beautiful canal fantastic for walks with family and dogs.
Brian Kelly — Google review
I love walking down this beautiful canal especially when it’s a nice day!
Highclere Castle is a historic country residence, renowned for being used as a key filming location in the popular British television series Downton Abbey. Located in a picturesque setting, Highclere Castle boasts grand interiors and sprawling grounds that are open to visitors during seasonal periods. Guided tours are available and include visits to the castle gardens and nearby locations that were also featured in the show such as Bampton. Visitors can easily access Highclere Castle via car or by joining a tour group.
Absolutely gorgeous castle, a must for Downtown Abbey fans. Stunning gardens, plenty to see with great tea rooms. Great value for money too. Perfect day out.
Frances Casey — Google review
I recently visited Highclere Castle and had a wonderful experience. The tour guide was excellent, providing a wealth of information about the history and architecture of the castle. The grounds were also beautiful, and I enjoyed exploring them during the tour. To top off the visit, I had a lovely afternoon tea at the castle. The tea and sandwiches were delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Highclere Castle. The tour is informative and enjoyable, and the afternoon tea is a delicious treat
Duncan Andrews — Google review
Beautiful gardens, especially the wild flower meadow. Very interesting house and Egyptian exhibition. House includes pictures of the filming of Downton Abbey in the actual positions in the rooms where they took place. Good catering facilities with lots of inside & outside seating areas. Well worth a visit.
Judy Bird — Google review
Who hasn't seen Downton Abbey?! Highclere Castle is a grand and beautiful place. The visit was very interesting. It would have been nice to see more rooms, may be the servants quarter too. The Egyptian exhibition was fascinating and so well set-up. We had a walk in the garden too, so peaceful. It was such a lovely day. I only gave 4 stars as in both cafes, no vegan food was offered. We were surprised and disappointed as you can now find vegan anywhere.
Nathalie M — Google review
Really good experience. We had a guided tour which was very informative. Loads of on site parking. Easy enough to find. The lunch provided was more than expected which we all really enjoyed.
Rich Davis — Google review
Wonderful trip to Highclere Castle. Enjoyed looking round the castle, although a long queue to go in the (about an hour wait) but of course August is peak holiday time so I would expect it to be busy. The Castle grounds are wonderful with views stretching way into the distance. Plenty of trees and seats in the shade to shelter from the sweltering hot day. Hot and cold drinks plus sandwiches and snacks available at several little cafes around the central area with more than enough seating and tables. Staff very polite and helpful. We will definitely make a return visit at some point.
Cathy Hodson — Google review
As a big fan of Downton Abbey, I’ve wanted to visit Highclere Castle for years. The chance finally came when my wife and I were given tickets (including the afternoon tea box and Egyptian exhibition) as a wedding gift. We were not disappointed! A breathtaking view of the castle greeted us on arrival to the car park. From the moment we exited our car, we were treated kindly by all the friendly staff - including the car park attendants who enthusiastically welcomed us. Long story short, we were very impressed by not only the tidiness of every inch of this property - both inside and out - but by it’s beauty as well. Fans of the show who want to literally stand where their favourite characters have stood will have their wish fulfilled. Unfortunately, photography isn’t allowed inside the castle, but that’s actually a good thing as it keeps the flow moving and allows you to focus on the home instead of your camera or phone.
Outside, the gardens and grounds are a must see, so wonderfully maintained. We were also pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of food in our afternoon tea for two box. What a fantastic idea!
We would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone who’s interested.
Brad E — Google review
Huge Downton Abbey fan, this tour was 100% worth the time. We hired a car and driver for the day so we could also make stops on the way home. The food was fantastic really liked everything they gave as apart of the tour it was a really nice touch.
Mike Lewis — Google review
A beautiful castle and Home
Stunning grounds too. The guides were very interesting and informative and particularly helpful with disabled clients, I was unable to negotiate stairs and they gave me a chair and photo book of upstairs whilst I waited for my relatives. Also showed me an easier way to see the Egyptian exhibition.
Frances Fagg — Google review
It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The castle is treasure to discover. The staff are knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. I told them that I am Canadian, and they took the time to explain the connection between Highclere and Canada. Then, we got to visit the staterooms, drawing rooms, libraries, dining room, and the great Egyptian exhibition. The grounds that are manicured to perfection with trees from all over the world and benches underneath so you can sit and just enjoy the moment. The beautiful gardens with all kinds of flowers and greenery look like something out of a book. The tea rooms that offer tantalizing goodies and, of course, nice souvenir shop with something to please everyone. I would go back any time. I recommend it to anyone to take the time to visit this place.
Doreen's Discoveries — Google review
As a big Downton fan this place is dreamlike! My husband doesn’t watch the show but he really loved it. It’s a wonderful castle as it’s furnished as the Earl & Duchess reside there. The guides are just so passionate and knowledgeable…we were lucky enough to spend time with Greg whose enthusiasm and real love for the castle is boundless. We found out so many details ..like the architect who designed West Minster also designed Highclere! We were not able to book timed tickets as they were sold out..but we went and lined up at 8:30am (ticket office opens @9am) on a Sunday morning (take a jacket) and we’re able to secure tickets. Make sure you buy the beautiful book at the entrance as you can’t take pics inside..all the gorgeous interiors are in the book. There are fantastic cafes on the grounds and don’t forget to visit the Secret Gardens. Amazing gift shop too. We were also lucky to see the Duchess with her beautiful Golden Labs on a walk..she is lovely. We didn’t want to leave.
Sheree Secrett — Google review
Wow! What a beautiful elegant place, well maintained and staff were very knowledgeable and informative. Even though it rained for us so didn't get to enjoy the stunning grounds surrounding the estate, it was a beautiful place. As with most places the gift shop was a little expensive but the cafe was reasonably priced, we even enjoyed a warm wild boar sausage in a baguette for lunch! Overall would definitely recommend this place whether your a 'downtown abbey' fan or not!
Rachel Adams — Google review
So much rich history beyond the charm of Downton. It's so wonderful that the family has opened their home to visitors to see. We loved every minute!
Benjamin Buckley — Google review
The location and building is fabulous. If you enjoyed Downton Abbey, then you will love the tour of the building. Just be aware access is limited to specific days of the year.
Michael Dickinson — Google review
Highly recommend. Absolutely smashing, worth the bit extra for the Egyptian exhibition as it tells a lot of the history. The house and grounds are just absolutely gorgeous. Food is a little limited. Gift shop has smashing assortment of bits. So delighted to have visited.
Han W — Google review
A really lovely experience and a must-see for any Downton Abbey fans. The house itself is gorgeous and very well-kept with lots of information about the behind the scenes of Downton Abbey. You can see into the rooms where various scenes were filmed and the furniture is exactly the same so you really feel like you’re stepping in there! The gardens are wonderful and well worth the time to walk around and see everything. The only thing for us, the castle doesn’t allow picnics on the grounds at all. A little bit disappointing in my opinion as you can purchase food on-site and eat it there, even if they had a designated area for picnics, I think it would be better. Just something to keep in mind if you are planning on taking food with you.
Beth J — Google review
Wonderful visit, superb house which is still partly
Lived in, with the added bonus of the Egyptology collection and display. No photos of either as photography is banned inside the house. ( ironic as a major film series has been filmed inside the house!) . The grounds are magnificent with extensive views, with the best wildflower meadow I have ever seen , contradicting the Dolly Parton hit ‘ wildflowers don’t care where they grow’ - theses ones do and they have chosen well. A lovely day out with the usual tea and coffee , very good, ( plus the obligatory gift shop ). Access and parking easy and a good idea to book ahead.
Brian Cohen — Google review
My wife and I enjoyed the Downton Abbey series very much. As a Christmas gift I arranged a visit to Highclere Castle in January as a way to beat back those winter blues. A two hour guided tour was expensive but well worth it. A hardcover book and a nice tea (below stairs) were all part of the deal - very nice. There was also an excellent Tutankhamen exhibition. The Highclere website is quite formal but don't be put off by that, staff are friendly and many are great fun! We re- watched the series as a result and enjoyed it even more to know the 'we were there!' 🤭
Derek Jones — Google review
A great home to explore - well maintained and a well managed one-way route through the ground and first floors.
Detailed history on the building is lacking but they do provide information cards in some rooms. There are helpful and knowledgable staff throughout the castle so do ask them any questions you may have.
Photos and signs also tie back the various rooms to their use in the filming of Downton Abbey.
There are a couple of cafe and food vans scattered through the property - nothing amazing but the food is reasonably priced.
If you are arriving at Newbury station it may be wise to pre book a taxi and also arrange your pickup. Do be prepared that the taxi journey is very steep - £50+, if others are around ask to share the taxi and split the fare.
NSLondon — Google review
I’ve been watching Downton Abbey basically on repeat for the last 7 years. I was ECSTATIC when our family found out we were getting stationed in England a few years ago and Highclere has been on my must-see list ever since. We finally got to visit over Easter weekend and it was a dream come true! Lady Carnarvon was directing pedestrians to the house from the car park which I thought was great, very down to Earth. I totally fangirled when we saw her. 😂 The house was a dream and I loved getting to see the rooms that I’ve become so familiar with these last several years via the show. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if we could take photos inside. I get that it’s their private home and they have family photos out, but no one is there to take photos of Carnarvon family photos. We’re there to see the most important character in a beloved show. We’ve visited a number of castles that are still family homes (Alnwick, Blenheim, Belvoir, etc.) and were permitted to take pictures inside. To each their own.
We ordered a picnic tea box when purchasing our tickets and thoroughly enjoyed everything inside it. The sandwiches, scones and sweet treats were all fantastic. It was £75 for a box for 2 people. A little more than we would normally pay for something like that, but it also came with two free hot drinks and a small bottle of champagne.
The grounds are also beautiful and there is a lot to explore beyond the house. Overall, highly recommend visiting if you’re a Downton Abbey fan.
Mariana Miller — Google review
As a Downtown Abbey fan this was great. The gardens are beautiful and you could spend hours walking around them. The house is very impressive but be prepared to lock the experience in your head because photography inside the house is not allowed unfortunately. But as the house is actually lived in and not a museum, this is understandable.
Greg C — Google review
We had a wonderful time in Highclere Castle recently. The whole building was magical. Lady Carnarvon welcomed us and did a very nice speech before we started our tour inside the castle. Unfortunately we weren't able to take any pictures inside. Our tour guide Greg, was very entertaining and informative. But all the other staff were very warm and friendly. The afternoon tea was very delicious and we were spoiled by the lovely waiters. The gift shop has plenty of choice and the free books were signed by Lady Carnarvon. The only one thing that was a bit disappointing, that is the ladies lavatory. They definitely need a little bit of improvement. Otherwise we did enjoy every minute of the tour and we will definitely come back. Highly recommended!
Charlotte Kovacs — Google review
Awsome experience!
The gardens are beautiful, a lovely walk around the grounds.
The house is a work of art, if you love Downton Abbey, then this is a must for your Bucket List 😊
You have to pre-book to enter the house.
Andrew Palmer — Google review
Such a beautiful place and great for fans of Downton Abbey. We were greeted by the Lady Carnarvon and had our photo taken in front of the grand Christmas tree. We were offered tea and coffee followed by a tour of the castle. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and clearly had a good relationship with the family. We got to visit the Egyptian collection and lastly had afternoon tea, which Lady Carnarvon came to join us for. All in all, an absolutely fantastic experience that I can't wait to do again!
No photos are allowed inside the castle.
Coralie Pattenden — Google review
Went for their Egyptian exhibition event to celebrate 100 years since the family discovered Tutankhamen's tomb.
The house is stunning and if you're a Downton abbey fan there is a lot to look at (no photos allowed in the house due to insurance).
The grounds and gardens are stunning and vast. Lots to walk around in a nice day. They offer a events during the year which are incredible and good fun to dress up.
There is a lot of history and interesting things to observe. Would definitely return and watch the show now
Izzy Creative247 — Google review
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Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, United Kingdom
A beautiful and well-maintained parkland with a stately home is a must-visit tourist attraction in Basildon. With multiple films and TV series having been filmed here, it's no wonder the house is so impressive. The grounds are perfect for picnics, and it's easy to see why this destination has been loved by locals and tourists for years.
Bit of a queue to get into car park due overflow field too wet to use. No problem though. Beautiful light draped trees leading to house. Stunning house with plenty of rooms open, many with great Christmas decorations. Busy but pleasant cafe, no problem getting a table. Many paths around the parkland. Well recommended.
AS — Google review
This is such a beautiful National Trust house. It's stunning inside and the views are also magnificent.
If you watch any of the films that filmed at the house, you will even enjoy it more.
And all volunteering staff was amazing, so patient and friendly. I highly recommend this venue!
Don't miss the shell room. It's breathtaking!
Parking can be tricky on nice day but worth the wait!
Laura F. — Google review
A beautiful, stately home with awesome grounds that provide ample grounds for spending an entire day, especially when the weather is nice. There are so many choices of picnic spots, each with a unique view. The cafeteria serves decent food at a modest price. Access to the main house may be a little difficult for those in wheelchairs although the trust may have made provisions that I didn't notice.
Children of all ages will have a great time here as it's perfect for a family day out.
Fola — Google review
Excellent day out. Unfortunately it was raining when we visited but did little to taint the overall experience of the day. The volunteer guides dotted around the house were knowledgeable and very friendly. The cafe was very good too. We will visit again soon - this time when the sun is out!
Ed Casson — Google review
So grateful for our National Trust memberships. Another lovely place to visit and once again fantastic volunteers on hand with founts of knowledge. The grounds are impeccably kept and there are 4 walks ranging from 20 mins to 2 hours through fields and woodland. Also don't be put off by the fairly plain exterior, inside the house is stunning. We loved it.
Wayne Arnold — Google review
It's a lovely country estate. Ideal for dog walkers, families or for anyone who just want to go for a nice woodland walk or look around in the house which appeared on many movies including Downtown Abbey.
The Christmas decoration in the house is also very lovely during the festive season. Weekends can be busy at the car park. The earlier you could go is the best. (AM)
Anita Czene — Google review
Stunning building and gardens. Several major movies have been filmed here and well deserved. Interior rooms are beautifully decorated and the enthusiastic staff are more than happy to help and answer questions.
David Hamilton — Google review
A beautiful park and palace with incredibly helpful guides in every room, where you can get a huge amount of knowledge about what happened in the palace and when. The beautifully preserved rooms and conservation of historical artifacts, along with Lady Charlotte's breathtaking shell collection, are simply stunning. It's amazing how easy it once was to acquire and transport such shells without any problem. Wonderful views and delightful green landscapes offer the opportunity for endless walks with your dog. On-site facilities include toilets, a café, and a souvenir shop. It's a welcoming place with lots of interesting information and beautiful decorations.
Inez Bodio — Google review
Recently visited this hidden gem with friends - honestly, we wanted to have a picnic somewhere nice, halfway between the two houses and Basildon Park popped up on the map 🗺
Realised, when we arrived at the house, that multiple films and TV series have been filmed here 🎥
The house is magnificent, the grounds are beautiful and if you are as lucky as we were; it’s the perfect spot for a picnic - would definitely visit again.
I’ve given a 4* rating, only because I felt £15.00 per person is quite steep - although I’m hoping we can visit the national parks regularly, so we may invest in a couple of memberships.
Savannah Blanks — Google review
Taking the exit from the M4, I followed a couple of signs to the car park entrance, as maps takes you to another entrance. Fortunately I found a spot in the overflow car park as the main car park was busy.
The ticket office, shop and toilets are located at the start. Before you take a brief uphill walk to the tea room and main house. Lots of space in the tea room with indoor and outdoor seating. There is also an interesting murial painted around the inside seating area.
Inside the house there is a room with extravagant wall paper depicting scenes from India.
There is a small garden at the rear of the house with a wide variety of plants.
I took the long boundary walk which lasted approximately 55minutes at a fairly moderate pace. You pass through a cow field at the start and some children's play areas towards the end. Lots of open space and places to walk/explore. Didn't feel particularly busy at any point.
Gavin Williams — Google review
Beautiful house and grounds with some nice walks. The house has been carefully and tastefully restored after falling into disrepair. Excellent staff and volunteers with great knowledge. Very nice cafe/restaurant area also with courtyard seating. Would recommend.
Malcolm Thomas — Google review
NT property that has been used in the filming of Downton Abbey. Beautiful extensive grounds many peaceful walks.stunning scenery. Lovely coffee shop next to a pretty rose garden
JanB — Google review
Well maintained grounds and very friendly staff. The staff in the house were VERY chatty, I don’t mind usually but it took much too long to actually get to look around because they were talking for so long. Lots to see and do, and the Tea Room is lovely, a nice value for an afternoon tea and scone. Overall a great day out.
Marissa Jasmine Carter (Marissa Carter) — Google review
Lovely place to visit especially during Spring!
Staff were very knowledgeable in all the rooms in the house and we enjoyed a cheese scone and cake in the tea room at the end.
We had a nice walk around the garden and will return at some point to do the full grounds as we are National Trust Members!
Abbie Trussler — Google review
Magnificent country Manor, with some great art.
Great place to walk in the gardens, around the estate, or have a picnic on the lawn. Lots of seats around where you can just sit and take in the amazing views. The tea rooms, with their tropical decor, are large with plenty of seating, and a separate dog friendly area. Staff are all friendly and helpful.
David Sherratt — Google review
Utterly charming. We visited at my wife’s insistence even though it was more than an hour away. We have a rescue Beagle with damaged paws who needs soft flat grassland to walk on. From the moment we arrived we were charmed with the lovely atmosphere. Wonderful car park lady attendant, very helpful young well spoken lady on ticketing and friendly staff at the coffee shop and gift shops. A short walk from the car park up to the house with excellent far reaching views across the Thames valley. Well worth going out of your way for. Recommended.
Will H — Google review
Wonderful day out. Great easy walks in the grounds. T room is a bit busy but the house is beautiful and the grounds are wonderful. Away from the main area on the long walk we had the place to ourselves.
John Russell-Smith (FamilyRussell-SmithTravel) — Google review
Another NT house , lots to see and discuss. Large parklands to explore and neat well prepared lawns side and rear. Large 2 roomed cafe , 1 of which interestingly decorated in Thai style. Think there's also a lake at bottom of hill but rain prevented exploration.
Warren Heath — Google review
Beautiful grounds and a lovely house. The room decorated with sea shells is especially worth having a look. The cafe is good.
Diane Severson Mori — Google review
Basildon Park is an incredible sight to see. As you enter the car park you are greeted by the friendly staff who explain the site and how to get to the house. There are sufficient amenities, toilets, a small shop prior to going to the house and some outside seating. You walk to the house through the quiet and tranquil woodlands, and as you walk round to the left you are greeted by the enormous house. The house is kept in excellent condition. You walk up some stairs for the entrance, where you're greeted by some knowledgeable staff. You are guided through the different rooms and each room has a guide to give you interesting little tid bits of information. The tea room has an array of sandwiches and hot food. We had jacket potatoes with cheese and beans, which were both really tasty and the coleslaw was incredible. We then went round back to enjoy the gardens and nature and it really does just make you feel calm and relaxed. The full experience for us took around 2 hours 30minutes. It could take longer or it could be shorter. Adult entry is £16 if you're not a National trust member. The Jacket potatoes were £7-9. A bottle of water was £3.30. The sausage roll was £4.70. There is a kids option of £5 for 5 items. So if you are a big family and eating there you may find a big bill. I highly recommend visiting especially when flowers are in full bloom.
Trish C — Google review
Good food, lots of history from the past. Elegant mansion and garden. Wide space for outdoor walk and dog-friendly
Fil-Italian Sa UK — Google review
We had a wonderful visit to Basildon Park. It’s a beautiful house with vast grounds to explore including short grass, easy access areas and trickier wooden terrain. There is a golf cart transport service if you find the slope up through the beautifully lit wooded path tricky to navigate beyond the free car park that has ample spaces. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. There is a cafe and shop on site and pleasant toilet facilities and lots of options for walks. Well worth a visit.
Beth Polak — Google review
Massive 400 acres estate with a beautifully restored house and well maintained garden. Lots of walking trail. They have tables and benches where you can enjoy a family picnic. There is also a children's playground. If the main car park is full, they have an overflow car park. They have a nice cafe with painted walls. Staff were all lovely and pleasant. When you have time, chat with them and listen to the amazing stories. The room with the silk wall is quite interesting. I initially thought it was wallpaper.
Beale Wildlife Park is a spacious 350-acre nature reserve that features scenic nature trails, river cruises and a diverse range of wildlife including red deer and rare birds. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the premises. Visitors of all ages can enjoy well-maintained facilities such as clean toilets and fantastic play areas, with information provided on the animals in an easy-to-understand format along with pictures for kids.
Really impressed, so much to see and do, not just for children but adults too!
All well maintained, looked after and clean.
Animals all seemed happy and had lots of space (I am not an expert of course just the view of a normal person). Information on all the animals easy to understand and pictures too for the little people.
Play areas are fantastic, for all ages.
Toilets clean and easy to access.
Sophie Barclay — Google review
Absolutely stunning park. The floral and fauna were both spectacular. The staff on entry were really polite and friendly. My toddler loved the little train ride. The site has a few lovely eateries and picnic areas. I especially loved the Japanese Garden and the beautiful parrots. Wil definitely visit again soon.
Maha Urbanski — Google review
Great day out on a very warm sunny day in this laid back park. Staff were very friendly and helpful, it was a special promotion day and was very busy. Parking was free, entrance was quick despite the high attendance. The park is big with a giant bouncing pillow, large well maintained paddling pool, plenty of play parks, a great mini train ride at no extra cost and a variety of animals dotted around well maintained and interesting grounds.
Clean and well maintained toilet facilities, although the restaurant is closed for refurbishment, there was a fast food and coffee/ drinks facility near the paddling pool, with ample picnic tables and shady nooks all over the park.
Vance Willis — Google review
What an amazing place!! Would have been 5 stars of there was a few more "zoo" animals, but I can't fault the place!! Great selection of animals, lots for the little ones to do and explore. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go back!!
Chris Allum — Google review
A park like no other! Enjoyable for all ages and food prices in all ranges. The architecture and grounds are a thing of beauty to admire not to mention the animals and the roaming peacock! It's a day worthy experience and worth every penny of it's ticket price. Entirely wheelchair accessible with lovely staff and tidbits of information on hand.
Hope Mcguire — Google review
Simple to get to, took us 50mins. Lots off parking,
Lovely place to go, kids loved it. It might be small but there's lots to do.
Small pool, sandpit. Diff play area for kids at different ages. Toilets all around,
Kila Robinson — Google review
Loved this place wish I had found it when my child was younger.
Love the cappys and the gardens are beautiful! Pretty solid day out. My child was 12 so prob the only time we will go.
Briony Ford — Google review
We love it here. Such a great space for all ages. Lots to see and do. Bit pricey for food/ice cream/coffee but to be expected. My daughter and I had a great time for her last preschool outing before school.
emily jade — Google review
Great place to go with the kids. There is a train ride, a large bouncy dome, plenty of animals, nice food, large play area with swings and slide and a small soft play probably aimed for under 5's. My only gripe is the men's toilets weren't great. No lock on one and a huge gap in the other. Not great, especially when you have a medical condition. Old hand dryers as well. Needs improving!
4front Electrical Ltd — Google review
Fanatic day out for all the family.
The animal experiences are good and not excessively priced like at some other zoos I could mention (you do have to book online before visiting though).
There is a splash pool and play equipment which is great for breaking up the day. Don't forget a towel!
Robert Taylor — Google review
Fabulous wildlife park with a good variety of animals, most of which can be seen up close. Knowledgeable and helpful keepers happy to answer questions.
The animals are spread out across the park so it makes for a nice walk with the animals interspersed. Mature Japanese style garden is pleasant to sit in for lunch.
Some large playgrounds are a welcome distraction for children along with a large paddling pool area which is available over the summer.
Rachel Crompton — Google review
Lovely day out! I went with a group of friends, and we had a blast seeing the animals. Fair enough price with optional donation. The park is clean, and spacious enough that you don't end up bottlenecking or crowding too much. There's a variety of animals, and talks throughout the day. It seems they're doing their best as far as enrichment and welfare are concerned too which is nice to see. Seemed like good facilities for children, too!
The only downside was our experience with food, which we queued for in the cafe (at 2pm because we were hoping to miss the rush) for an hour. They were show, ran out of food, we're understaffed and seemed generally a bit panicked - it was a bank holiday so perhaps they hadn't expected so many people, somehow? Food was decent enough, pizza was far more worth the price than what else was on offer.
All in all a good day out for all ages!
Maisie Ball — Google review
Beale Wildlife Park is a true gem for nature enthusiasts, earning its well-deserved 5-star rating. The park boasts an impressive variety of birds and animals, providing visitors with a delightful and educational experience. From majestic birds of prey to adorable mammals, the diversity is truly captivating.
I confirmed the information on their website, and the opening times and dates ensure flexibility for visitors to plan their trips conveniently. The well-maintained grounds and thoughtfully designed habitats showcase a commitment to both conservation and visitor enjoyment.
The inclusion of a charming little train adds an extra layer of fun, making it easy for families to explore the park comfortably. Additionally, the children's play parks provide a perfect outlet for young ones to burn off some energy while still embracing the beauty of the outdoors.
Beale Wildlife Park excels in creating a harmonious environment where wildlife conservation meets recreational enjoyment, making it a must-visit destination for people of all ages.
PC 360 — Google review
Really nice attraction with plenty of animals. Pleasant large grounds with ponds and lakes. Nice cafe with friendly and helpful staff. Theirs also a railway that takes you along and around which is good and gives another opportunity to see the wildlife at the back of the park. We did the meerkat encounter which was good value. The young guy that did it was really good 👍 👍
Mark M — Google review
Great day out, reasonably priced. Top marks!!
Our second visit, which we enjoyed as much as the first. Staff were friendly and welcoming, a credit to the park.
They have a small train which does a short tour of the park. Excellent for children of all ages (and grown ups as well if I'm honest). It's included in the admission fee which is nice.
Lots of animals to see (otters, birds, reptiles, zebra etc etc). There are also lots of active things for kids in the way climbing frames, bouncy castle thing (there's no point me describing it you have to see it) and lots more.
There's a garden section which is nice to stroll through with lots of flowers and decorations.
Another thing to mention is the very competitively priced annual membership. £75 for adults and £60 for children is not too expensive. Honestly I'm considering signing myself my wife and my son for it.
Either way an excellent location with lots to see and do. Well done Beale park 👍
Glyn Rolmanis — Google review
Visited on a very wet and rainy midweek day☔️, but still had a great time. Not quite as many animals as we expected, but they all look in great condition, well looked after and we were impressed with the size of the enclosures. Had a burger for lunch in their on-site cafe, which was also great. Primarily visited for the Meet the Capybara and Tapir experience, which was awesome: Neville the Tapir loves a tummy tickle and we fell in love with Sharron and Gary the Capybara’s.
Fobby — Google review
100% recommend doing the tapir and capybara feeding experience. I had the best time! I could have stayed in the Tapir enclosure all day. The tapir absolutely loved a scratch. The Capybara were also a good experience but they definitely wanted the food more than a smooth, which is fine. Loved seeing them up close. Milo led us on the experience and was very knowledgeable. The rest of the park was fun. Lots of interesting animals to see. We also rode on the train which was interesting. Some animals - like the wallaby are better seen from the train as the train went right past their enclosure.
Gabriella Minshull — Google review
Beautiful wildlife park in Berkshire just off the M4. Plenty of parking available and wheelchair access is there too. The park is well maintained, plenty of animals and birds to see and learn of their species. A lot of play area for the kids, a lot of seating available too. Definitely a spot of wildlife photographers to spend a day (come with an extra battery). I’d highly recommend visiting.
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Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 9NW, United Kingdom
Venue offering pre-booked tours of its brewery and winery, plus ale, wine and liqueur tastings.
Booked this as a Christmas present and had an excellent time. The winery/brewery tour was interesting and informative and the tasting session was great - a good variety of wines, beers and liqueurs to try and with quite generous servings! We also took advantage of the bed and breakfast on site. The room was spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious.
We booked the evening meal at the Stag and Huntsman in Hambleden as part of our package and would thoroughly recommend it. Three course meal and taxi to and from the pub (you wouldn’t want to drive after the tasting session!) and only £40 pp.
Steve Cope — Google review
We booked a tasting tour and overnight stay, sadly a tree had fallen on the power lines down the road which knocked out power and heating to their accommodation. Without delay Dom (the Managing Director) had booked us a very nice hotel to ensure we had a comfortable stay in local Henley-Upon-Thames which was delightful, he even covered the taxi to and from the Winery (as we would be taking part and over the limit to drive ourselves). Howard the tour guide was very knowledgeable and a great sport. Overall we cannot fault our tour and stay with Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery, it exceeded all expectations and the hospitality and customer service we received during our stay was second-to-none. We would recommend to anyone for a couples getaway. 5 stars!
Glen Stout — Google review
Second tour & we love this place, our guide was brilliant, the tastings although short on wine were as great as always as made up with fizz, beer & liqueurs. This is great quality, a great day out (don't drive) & the 10% was well used in the shop!!!
Kelvin Bell — Google review
Had a lovely day. Our guide/host John was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Nice small lovely group of people (8). Nice drive down and beautiful through the country lanes and seeing so many Red Kites so close. My 87 year old dad had a great day, brought some things, happy though a delayed 85th birthday present. Thank you for a great day out
Tania Ardell — Google review
I was given the tour and tasting as a 50th birthday present and we could not have been more impressed with the whole thing - our guide struck the perfect balance of information and interest, covering the wine making process from grape to glass as well as explaining the micro-brewery processes. The tasting was generous and fascinating, and the wines, beers and liqueurs were all fabulous! We cant recommend this friendly & fascinating afternoon enough. Definitely a taxi event!
Thomas Family — Google review
Our visit was a gift,and we were worried about standing as my husband has difficulty doing so.
Following a request from my daughter,chairs were provided ,at every stage,even in the vineyard!
Really interesting,informative tour, the small group made it very enjoyable . All the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful .
Thank you........27.6.2023
Linda Horne — Google review
Had a wine tour purchased for me, for my birthday- as I’m not a fan of wine, I wasn’t entirely sure! However today we had a tour with Anton (i think) today, it has certainly changed my mind! The tour was incredible informative, and the tasting was lovely! The shop at the end was brilliant too with lovely staff!
Dom D — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and tasting. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable B&B and excellent cooked breakfast. Certainly worth a visit.
Patricia Townsend — Google review
Officiated at a wedding here in April 2022 and was very impressed with the beautiful setting and the care and dedication of all the staff who were looking after everything and all the guests with a warm professionalism. The barn was simply styled with floral embellishments and fairy lights. The wedding breakfast area looked amazing. Highly recommend their wine too!!
Yvonne Beck — Google review
An incredible gem - we booked onto the tasting tour and had an over night stay in the B&B. The tour was informative, fun, and had a great and generous selection of tastings. The B&B was really lovely - clean, amazing breakfast, and great dinner organised through the B&B. Not local so treated ourselves to wines, beers, and liqueurs to bring home after trying some on the tour (the Barn Ale and Irish Liqueur were amazing!). Definitely a website I will bear in mind for future deliveries, and a great getaway for us again or as a gift for others!
Hollie — Google review
What a great experience. Tour of the winery/brewery was very informative and the tasting session was exceptional: 4 x wines, 4x beers & 6 liquers plus we had cheese & crackers. Best tasting session ever. The b&b was lovely, rooms were clean, very spacious and comfortable and breakfast was beautiful. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable. Shop was well stocked and reasonably priced. We chose to have an evening meal which involved a taxi taking us to and from local pub, this was a set price arrangement and was a great idea given how much we'd drunk at the tasting session! Loved the place and would thoroughly recomend it.
Stuart Bennett — Google review
Visited this morning (21/6/23) for the 2 hour tour and wine/ale tasting session. What a brilliant experience. We were shown the whole process from vine to shelf. Very informative and friendly guide who ensured our safety (steps, ramps etc) at all times. We then had an opportunity to sample their wines, champagne, ales and liqueurs. Afterwards he took us into their delightful shop before heading home. Absolutely fabulous.
Jeanette White — Google review
We visited their wine shop several times during the hike. It is cute and small, with nice choice of local wines. The staff is always friendly and will help you choose. They also suggest to try the wine before buying. The area is peaceful and incredibly beautiful. This winery also rents rooms and it looks like a great place to stay and enjoy the nature for however long one wants.
Nataliia Semenenko — Google review
Shaun gave us the tour and described the whole beer and wine production pipeline from vines to bottle. We tried 4 wines, 4 beers and 6 liquors which were all nice in their own ways and we had cheese and crackers too. At the end of the tour you pass through the shop. The grounds are lovely, it would be a great place to get married!
James — Google review
100% recommend doing this tour.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and we learnt abit too.
Lovely family run style place.
Once you’ve had a look round it’s onto the wine/beer/liquor tasting.
Great selection of drinks that we tasted and they weren’t shy at the measures which was great!
You also get a list of the drinks you have and a description that you can add to. Plus some cheese and crackers to enjoy while tasting ☺️
Overall an amazing place to visit and would definitely return in the future
Da Blog — Google review
Attended a tour last week with Steve- he is very knowledgeable and passionate, we were engaged throughout and learnt a lot. The wine/beer/liquor tasting at the end of the tour was amazing, a variety of options to try which were all delicious! Served with cheese and crackers was the perfect addition. Would highly recommend and look forward to visiting again.
Emma Willis — Google review
We did the wine tasting which was very fun and interesting.. the tour guide was really nice too. Definitely value for money. The B&B was really nice, including the staff, food and rooms.
Georgia Lorraine — Google review
Great Tour and tastings, the advantage of a winery and brewery on site doubles the interest. The attention to detail was good with gluten free crackers provided for the tasting without prompt, and alternative to the beer tasting as contained gluten.
Peter Buck — Google review
Location is remote via single track road BUT it is worth it. We visited for a wine tasting experience. The lady that showed us around the vineyard .... and all other parts of the process ... was extremely knowledgeable and very good at sharing the information. The wines (and beers) were excellent.... the shop was very busy as we all took advantage of our discount afterwards.
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Old Luxters, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6JW, United Kingdom
The Vyne, a National Trust property, is an intriguing country estate boasting a beautiful stained glass chapel, ornamental lake and walled kitchen garden. Visitors can admire the impressive tapestries inside the house or take in stunning views of the property while strolling around the lake. Although guide books were unavailable at the time of visit, there are many dog-friendly walks to enjoy through tall pine trees and around various areas of the estate.
Nice long walk with trails and fields and great views from outside the trust. Just visited today to understand the place and distance would visit with family next time to see the trust. It seems to be good half a day spend time to cover the surroundings of the trust and also visit the trust house. Anyone looking for good 6-7 mile walk altogether from town center worth visiting.
kamesh telikicherla — Google review
A most interesting house to visit. The tapestries were fascinating. Some of the best that I have seen
I also enjoyed walking around the lake which offers very good views of the house
One frustration was that there were no guide books available for sale. Apparently they are waiting for them from the printers. I would have thought that they would have ordered them well in advance in anticipation of the start of the tourist season.
Paul Hallgarth — Google review
Another stunning property from National Trust.
The house is beautiful, well maintained with all original possessions, and its display of different styles, Tudor, Victorian. The gardens are magnificent.
The land is perfect to walk and explore the breathtaking views. And all staff super warm and friendly.
Just perfect to enjoy the day out!
Laura F. — Google review
A nice national trust place to visit. Building work makes the entering of the place a bit narrow and long but once in it has lovely flowers and lake. Didn't visit the house today but seen it before and it's worth a walk round. The walks round the ground can be very muddy so not fit for all people, but has a lovely little bird watching hut! Not sure on non paying people being able to do the walks on offer without a ticket. The cafe is small and underwhelming - but plenty of outside sitting available and picnic benches throughout aswell. My kids enjoyed the games out on the lawn the snakes and ladders and sack races. Enjoyable place for a family day out.
Vikki Russell-Stapylton — Google review
Absolutely beautiful gardens. The walled garden so pretty with an abundance of dahlias. All staff welcoming and helpful. We ate in the café, which was very nice ( no pictures, sorry) but with hindsight we would take a picnic as there are so many different little areas to sit. A lovely day out.
margaret morgan — Google review
A great place to visit. Over the Christmas period (2023), the property is beautifully decorated with the story of The Nutcracker. I would recommend everyone to get to the property early as it can get quite busy. The house is fabulous, and the grounds are huge. There is a lake and a wooded area. It's an easy walk around and great for the children to explore. I would recommend anyone of all age groups to visit. There is plenty of parking
Marcia S — Google review
Lovely gardens with a mixture of formal, informal and semi-wild. Nice walk beside the lake and down to a bird Hide overlooking Marsh land. Inside the house good selection of historic artifacts and well presented rooms of yesteryear.
Richard Twydell — Google review
Really beautiful grounds and nice woodland walks. A walk through the house is an amazing experience - the staff are the most knowledgeable I have come across in any visit to a National Trust venue (in fact any venue for that matter). They really brought the history of the house to life. A huge thank you to all concerned.
Wayne Arnold — Google review
Just visited the gardens today. The wild flowers in the walled garden are lovely. A good place to visit and walk round. Work on the lake means you can't walk round it at the moment, but but lots of other walkways and places to sit, and excellent ice creams!
Julia Dimond — Google review
Magnificent Tudor house, with gardens and woodlands. Good fun trying to spot the birds and wildlife in the wetlands, from the bird hide. Nice walks through the woodlands, and beside the lake. Unfortunately, due to ongoing works, it's not possible to walk all round the lake at the moment.
Lovely place to relax or have a picnic on the lawns in front of the house, there's lots of picnic tables and seats around. The tea room is quite small, although there's more seats upstairs, and was very busy, so there was quite a queue outside.
David Sherratt — Google review
We visited in December and while the gardens have been a victim of the weather, it does appear to be a place that is stunning in spring. We will certainly be back to visit with better weather. The house itself was lovely, the Christmas theme surrounded the Nutcracker story and you follow the fairytale and you go around the rooms while also seeing the collections and paintings of the old families.
George Christou — Google review
The Vyne is so pretty. We had such a wonderful walk. With toilets at the entrance and further round by the cafe hut. There is a lovely house but unfortunately as we had the dog we didn't get to see inside so I can't expand on that. But still plenty to see. After walking around the pond there is a woodland walk you can do. It has sign posts to keep you on track. Definitely worth a visit. We are so lucky to have places like these on our doorstep!!
Becky Price — Google review
Lovely, easy to follow woodland walks amongst very tall pine trees. Saw what I think may be roots but can find no other details about them. I didn't go in the house or cafe because I had my dog with me but everywhere else is dog-friendly and there's plenty to see walking through the grounds
AhhaRat36 — Google review
A beautiful country estate with stunning grounds to walk around and enjoy. Fantastic photo opportunities to the novice through professional. We didn't go into the house on this occasion but the option is there. Entry price is reasonable and a cafe provides hot and cold drinks and a bite to eat if required.
steve wares — Google review
An excellent experience! Beautiful grounds and building but the best part was the enthusiastic, cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful staff, really made the visit special.
Very much recommend for a visit.
The building has a rich and storied history and its rooms tell the tale themselves.
Lasura — Google review
Really enjoyed our first visit to The Vyne. As mentioned in other reviews the building work at the entrance detracts somewhat but once you are past it (and it's due to finish soon) you get to enjoy the tranquil peace of the place. As we had our dog with us we couldn't go inside the house but by all accounts there is plenty to see. We still however enjoyed walking the grounds, checking out the shop and sampling the cafe. Do walk around the front to see the house in all its splendour, explore the walled garden and visit the ancient oak tree and summerhouse. A really lovely NT property and one we will definitely return to.
Stu Radley — Google review
Stunning home, beautiful exterior. The tapestry hangings are exquisite. The panelling on the walls were from the Tudor period. It's incredible to think Henry V111 had walked the same rooms as us today!
The walk around the lake was peaceful.
Fantastic old tree next to the summer house and lovely walled vegetable garden.
Kay Stobbart — Google review
Visited on a chilly day in January, and we enjoyed listening to the guides in the house. Nice property with an interesting history. Had a nice stroll on the grounds, and we will visit again when the flowers are out.
Erika Frankó — Google review
Most of the staff was nice and informative. It was really nice being able to read and be told information, as well as see images of Tudors and Stuarts. Those who don't really know history can learn a lot. It was a one way system and there are free lockers. It was easier to put things down because originally we didn't want to. We were told we can take photos but no videos. Eventually one of the staff said we can't take photos??? That's why I put less stars. Her words was I was posing. Anybody who takes photos poses in their photos so... It was rather rude. I was not dressed up or anything either, I came to visit after work as I was in the area. I'm a person who likes to take photos hence why there's so many attached on my review. Other people tend to look and listen without taking photos of the rooms but I find the interior and architecture beautiful. In general I always take photos at every church/ Chapel because my mums a strong Catholic and it makes her happy to see that I'm at a church.
Ka-Yan Cheung — Google review
Lovely day out with my family - pleasant cafe space for a light bite and coffee. Beautiful house and walk along the river.
We saw lots of fascinating bird wildlife, including a load of Egyptian geese with their little goslings.
Perfect weekend afternoon day out!
Matt Rolfe — Google review
Impressive house and grounds, lake and wet land area with many birds. Majestic trees. Trails in the wood a bit muddy in places so take good footwear. No nonsense cafe with good coffee and plenty of seating inside and outside.
Steve Attwood — Google review
Beautiful gardens caught betwixt Winter and Spring...will be magnificent in a month or two. Lovely walk through the property to the bird hide at the lake. Sadly the interior of the house was riddled with furniture covered with dust covers which means a return visit. The tapestries and artwork were exquisite and highlighted the history of the house.
The cafe had a few issues with queues for hot drinks but the soup and hunk of bread was wonderfully tasty.
Pippa McHale — Google review
The main house was a lot nicer than I thought it would be. A full slate of volunteers. They knew their stuff.
Only complaint the café was blah. Food just okay. Didn't starve. Cappuccino was bad. All milk.
Alan — Google review
Visited with my husband on a Sunday. Beautiful grounds. The staff were very friendly and informative. Was ready to help and give information when they could. Nice cafe selling hot and cold food. The house is the large with plenty of rooms to look around. You could easily spend around 40mins in there or more. It was not busy so can easily go at your own pace and not be rushed. The river has walk which is very pleasant. We really enjoyed our day there.
Lucy Pearce — Google review
Very beautiful house. It is not as big as other National Trust places but has a long and interesting history. The gardens are great to explore especially September where all the dahlias are in full bloom. The estate includes a wooded area as well ideal for walks. For those without a car the closest train station is Basingstoke and from there it's a 10 min taxi ride to the property (will cost around 10£).
Kostas — Google review
Visited this popular site in early spring, taking a walk around the lake and house grounds. Impressive sight and a good cafe also. Forest walks can be very muddy, though, especially after recent rainfall, so dig out the wellies!
Delbotty — Google review
My review is based on the grounds, cafe and shop. Went in February when the house was not open to public. Pleasant, peaceful place to go for a walk. Plenty of birds to see and hear on the wetlands. Cafe was okay had the jacket potato with vegan chilli and coleslaw £7.25. Got charged an extra pound for a little vegan cheese which wasn't very tasty. Was nice but potato and chilli portions were small. A mug of black coffee was about £2.75. The National Trust shop had some lovely items including plants, scarves, biscuits, chocolate, jewellery etc.. i think this would be a more enjoyable day out in the Spring and Summer when there are more flowers and plants to see on the grounds and when the house is open.
Nicola Thomas — Google review
One of the most beautiful buildings I saw so far.
A big garden around where you can walk. A nice lake with birds which is lovely.
There is an ancient aok that is more than 600 years old, magnificent.
The house has a lot of beautiful paintings.
There is also a shop and a little coffee restaurant for a break.
Car park is not an issue, plenty of space and is free.
Stefano Erriu — Google review
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Vyne Rd, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL, United Kingdom
Milestones Museum is an interactive undercover family attraction that recreates street scenes with vehicles, shops and homes. The museum offers an annual pass for a reasonable entry fee of 16 pounds. The facility has plenty to offer for children and adults alike, including games, a living museum display, a working pub with regulars and a sweet shop where one can purchase sweets using a ration card. Visitors can also enjoy the nice little cafe on-site.
Went to Milestones with the family, including 2 children and 4 adults during half term.
What an amazing place.
We paid £16 each for entry but it gives you an annual pass for a year.
There was plenty for the children to do, and they had put on lots of games that kept the two kids occupied for 5 hours.
The adults in the group also enjoyed the games but got chance to actually look at the living museum too.
One thing everyone loves and is a nice addition is the sweet shop, buy a ration card and then you can use it to get some sweeties.
It has a working pub (with regulars too) and a nice little cafe.
We'll be going back soon in term time just with the wife to explore the museum.
Ashleigh Crouch — Google review
Great place to spend time in , it's under cover so you don't have to worry about the weather. Well set out and great for all ages. The cafe does a good Verity of snacks or meals.
William Miles — Google review
Wonderful place for all the family. We took people aged 86, 66, 38, 9 and 4, and we all enjoyed it. There is a pub inside too! Toilets very clean. Several places to eat. Sweet shop. The kids can run around and enjoy so much! Loved it!
Natalie Jezzard-Bedwell — Google review
I'm probably being harsh giving 3 stars since I did enjoy my visit, however, everything was not quite so interactive for kids 2-8 as the website had seemingly implied. Especially as there was only one bus which you were allowed to get on while the website video seemed to advertise more, my two year old was dying to get on everything! I definitely think there is a missed opportunity to make things more interactive and kid friendly, and/or provide a bigger kids play space as the area next to the cafe was tiny (it was closed on my visit as well!). Parents would be visiting in troves to entertain the kids on rainy days if there was some tweaks to various equipment/vehicles and displays. Overall, enjoyable day out but some improvements could be made.
Gary Bywater — Google review
A lovely day out with the kids. A very relaxed environment with lots of parking on arrival. The place has lots of activities and is well-sign posted. Great arcades section - but do go armed with 50p coins as they will be needed, if you want to avoid using card payments. The older retro games require card payment via onsite money converter.
There is a decent cafe on the ground floor with a reasonable selection of warm/cold food and a good selection of drinks.
The nostalgic bar is pretty cool which serves real old Skool ales!!
Well worth a visit and there are a number of places to eat close by if the cafe doesn’t suit.
Vikash Gandhi — Google review
This visit took me right back to my childhood. What memories and what a place to visit. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.
roslyn healey — Google review
Nice place for young families to go. We arrived at 10:30am and it wasn’t busy, but we needed to use the overflow carpark. Bought the tickets at entrance, only waited a few minutes.
We spent maybe under two hours in the museum and had lunch after. The kids (4 and 2) enjoyed it but not many vehicles they can touch or sit on, only the bus (downstairs) and the fire engine (which was out of order).
The cafe was nice, plenty of tables and options to choose from. I believe the tickets last a year so we will definitely come back.
Tommy Tse — Google review
Lovely heritage museum. Lots to see and enjoy. Allow 2 to 4 hours for your visit depending upon how much you want to dwell and reminisce. Especially if you use the free Audio Guides - we spent 4 hours and skipped some of the Audio Guide sections. Don't miss the sweet shop that sells old style sweets or the pub for a pint, which opens at lunchtime. There's a nice café over looking the museum streets. It does hot lunches as well as tea, coffee and cakes. Also there's a well stocked gift shop - good for old fashioned gifts. All good. 😎 👍
Mark Poley — Google review
A wonderful trip back in time! This museum is well designed and takes you through the local history in a very atmospheric way.
It really comes alive with its victirian streets, trades, and shops. You get to buy a "ration card" when you enter (£1.85) and use it to buy 2oz of sweets in the little sweet shop.
It is a really interactive way for children to get to understand the changing periods of times and how they affected people living then.
Nice little coffee shop with limited hot food, and snacks. Also, a fascinating gift shop selling all kinds of associated memorabilia from postcards to toys and old fashioned games and sweets.
The only thing that was unexpected was that purchases made had the price, then vat was added separately on the receipt!
Overall, fully recommended and much to learn about here.
Rose Bradshaw — Google review
A really lovely place to visit. The attention to details was amazing, they even made sure there were authentic smells in each area - for example, a place that had a fireplace, smelled like fire and coal, and a place that was to do with laundry, smelled of detergent. We even managed to get some sweets by presenting a ration book to the shop! We had loads of fun that day.
I P.L. — Google review
Fabulous day out. Was so lovely to walk the cobbled streets and look at the old transport and emergency vehicles etc. Lots of things to look at and we really enjoyed playing the old arcade games with real old one penny’s. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back for sure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lee davies — Google review
Was a great day out for all ages. Really loved it. Makes it even better when u can come back for a year. Amazing thanks for a great day out x
Louise Stone — Google review
Great place to while away a few hours. It was interesting viewing the old shops and exhibits, and you can play on the machines on the pier - have to change your money for old pennies. Brought back memories from my early life.
Well worth a visit.
David Sherratt — Google review
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Visiting the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke was truly a journey through time that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the meticulous attention to detail in every corner of this remarkable museum. Walking through the recreated streets felt like stepping back in time to the bustling Victorian era, with authentic shops, houses, and even a pub that truly brought history to life.
One of the highlights of our visit was exploring the interactive exhibits, which offered hands-on experiences that were both educational and entertaining. From trying our hand at traditional crafts to learning about the evolution of transportation through vintage cars and trains, there was something fascinating to discover at every turn.
What truly sets Milestones Museum apart is the passion and dedication of the staff. Their enthusiasm for history was infectious, and they were more than happy to share their knowledge and stories with us, enhancing our overall experience.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious about the past, I cannot recommend Milestones Museum highly enough. It's a hidden gem in Basingstoke that deserves to be celebrated for its immersive and engaging approach to preserving local history. A five-star experience that left us eager to return and explore even more!
Lee — Google review
Very nice museum, plenty to see for the elderly and beautiful exhibits. Ground floor is where the displays are and 1st floor is learning.
Top floor theres a nice cafe for a coffee tea & cake. Small shop with plenty of souvenirs and there's an outside covered area for a picnic or just a breath of fresh air. Spent a couple of hours here and had a lovely time with our Dementia Care Home. Gave it 4 stars as we thought there could be a lot more exhibits, but we did like the place a lot and will be back again soon.
Kizzy Augustine — Google review
A good half a day reminiscing about the past. Nice cafe to round it off. All the employees were welcoming and friendly. Good all-round family entertainment.
Mark — Google review
A charming museum.
I've visited several times, usually attending the Cobbles and Cogs Steampunk Weekends.
The way of presenting exhibits as if in old style shops, workshops, and in the form of a street is quite creative.
SatyrOfBrighton — Google review
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The museum itself is good, not excellent. There's lift access for wheelchairs. The car park isn't big but then again nor is the museum. There are lots of little activities/games for children but some of these activities are in the smallest of areas where the public would have to squeeze round the outside single file in one direction to look and read the exhibits displayed, just move it out a little. There is an old pub there which does sell alcohol and kids can get a ration of sweets (if you pay for it with the ticket) which is good. The cafe and shop are what you expect with some food and items overpriced as we all know will be. Overall I would say it is worth the ticket price and going especially for smaller children and maybe some of the elderly (be warned it is cobblestone flooring so if you/they are unsteady make sure you/they take extra care).
Steffan — Google review
We had a great day in the half term. The kids LOVED the teddy bear hunt and it's great that you can go back for free for an entire year!
Katrina Welch — Google review
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Basingstoke Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG, United Kingdom
This theme park is themed around the popular Lego toy system and offers rides, shows, amusements and shops across 12 themed lands. It is one of the most-visited attractions in the UK, with more than two million people visiting in 2015.
Great one night stay with 2 days in the park. The park had great rides and luckily for us the ques were not too bad. Our 8 year old really enjoyed. Our only complaint, was the air conditioning in our room. It would only blow cold air. We were unable to get it working to warm up. We stayed in the castle hotel, in a themed knights room, which was a great experience. We are all worn out today, from such a fun experience in the park. We ate our tea at the bricks restaurant, which was nice. Good service. We ate our breakfast at the tournament tavern, which was also tasty, with good quality food. Would recommend the experience for families.
Emma Morgan — Google review
A great place to hangout with family and friends. We reached there at around 10 am and thought that we are very early and what will we do for the entire day. But as the day passed we found it very difficult to cover the entire resort in that limited time. The resorts closing time is 6pm however we left ad around 6.45 and there was a huge crowd which did so. And even after leaving that late we were thinking that we could spend more time there. Since it's summer holidays and especially we went there on a bank holiday it was super crowded and busy. The first ride we took had a waiting time of around an hour. And all the major rides had the same waiting time but all were worth the wait. The rides I liked specially were the water splash, the haunted house and the fairy tale ride. The fairy tale ride was so fascinating that we took it twice, and also because it was not that busy. It is recommended that you take spare clothes if you want to indulge in the water rides. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, though they are a bit expensive. Highly recommended
Abhijeet Roy — Google review
We have been here 4 times in the past 4 years. This was certainly the most disappointing. Before I start let me state it was on 30 June 2023 and not school holidays.
How about I give you the + & -
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Friendly staff
Shop has a lot of cool stuff
Great rides when they are functional and working
Coffee now at entrance and later on which is great
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Viking River Splash was not working last year and again not this year in summer!
We spend 6.5 hours there and only managed to do 7 rides. They simply let too many people in! It was a madhouse and others had similar complaints about the capacity.
Food is terrible and extremely expensive.
£10 for parking which is 15 min walk is simply not very fair. No other option either.
They really need to sell less tickets so that people who are in can enjoy things more. We waited over an hour for 3 separate rides! Again not school holidays.
Below scores are out of 10
😉 Customer Service 9
🙂 Food Quality 4
🙂 Atmosphere 9
🙂 Price £££££ (rated between 1 - 5 £)
🙂 Presentation 7
🙂 Products 7
✅ Wifi Yes
🙂 Location 10
🅿️ Parking: Lots of paid parking available at £10
Overall 7 ⭐️
Luca ?Otago? Lani — Google review
A great day out. Recommend buying tickets in advance as cheaper. Blue badge holder pay standard parking but get priority parking spaces. Carer tickets claimed at ticket office BEFORE you go inside. (To order these are well hidden on the website pages, search "carer"). Digital download for all your days pictures is £20 which is much cheaper than buying individually. Ride queue times hit and miss. Longest wait we had was 30 mins.
Massive lack of seating throughout park to just sit for a bit. On a hill so get your comfiest shoes on to walk in. Would have been 5 star but staff at the "fun flavours " ice cream shop were really rude when we asked for a vegan option (there wasn't one). Plus staff at the hot dog stall by the harbour were having a bad day and looked like they had just finished an argument. Toilets on entry were really grimy even at the start of the day.
Helen Hare — Google review
Amazing hotel and fun park. Second to none with so many things to do, kids didn't stop for a second. Themed room was clean and fresh with plenty of room for a family of 5. Probably the best shower in Europe in the bathroom. Legoland park was incredible and left me and kids a bit awestruck with all the Lego creations and rides. I Highly recommend.
PS. I would like to thank all the staff who were full of fun and made our stay an absolute pleasure.
david ebsworth — Google review
This was an amazing place to go with my 7 year old. He and us absolutely loved it. So much to do and we went on all the rides we wanted to go on together. We stayed over and got a good deal on the room. We enjoyed the room too.
Only down side was the price for food in the restaurants on site. Lunch was well overpriced for what it was, and quality wasn't the best, same with evening meal only saving grace was good service and friendly staff. The park itself was amazing, though, and all the rides were appropriate, which you don't always get elsewhere. The Christmas activities on and santa visit were really good and my son again enjoyed this. We'll be back but won't be eating on site.
James Davies — Google review
This is definitely a full day out possibly even 2 to see and do everything, average queuing times for the summer holidays. We'd definitely return. Staff are friendly and helpful, facilities are clean and tidy despite the massive foot fall. We saw a live action show which was brilliant.
Lisa Moseley — Google review
It was a wonderful day with high temperatures since the morning. There are a lot of games, all of which are free and included in the ticket. Today is my son’s fourth birthday, and I was lucky to go to this place. I thought my son would not enjoy his day, but he was very happy to play there, and one of the things that made him very happy today was getting a car driver’s license 😂😂 I thank God. On this wonderful, beautiful day. I highly recommend families to visit this place
ahmed alfatatry — Google review
Had an absolute blast here with the kids! Tagged along on a family trip to celebrate my nephew’s birthday. We booked in advance using cereal vouchers. It was a lot of fun & tons bigger than we’d anticipated.
From workshops to theatre to age-appropriate fun rides; there’s something for everyone!
Onyeka Online — Google review
This place had something for everyone and all ages. Rides were great however waiting times were quite high. The kids enjoyed their time there so much.
Food wise was tough as they didn't accommodate gluten free options. The kids were very sad they couldn't have any ice cream because it was cross contaminated. You can take in snacks which was great. Definitely coming back when the kids are a little older so they can experience the bigger rides too. I think you need to come a few times so you can see all the different parts of the park. Because you spend so much time waiting to get on the ride you don't get to actually experience the park as much. So definitely need to come back. I guess that's how they make their money 💸💸💸
Mel S — Google review
I recently visited Legoland Windsor on a weekday, and overall, I had a positive experience. The ambiance of the park was great, creating a vibrant and fun atmosphere that added to the enjoyment of the day.
The staff at Legoland were mostly nice and friendly, which enhanced the overall experience. They were helpful and willing to assist whenever needed. Interactions with the staff were generally pleasant, and they added to the positive atmosphere of the park.
However, one downside of my visit was the significant queues. Despite it being a weekday, there were large queues for the attractions, which affected the overall enjoyment of the day. Waiting for extended periods of time can be frustrating, especially when you're eager to explore all that Legoland has to offer
Travel Buddy London — Google review
What a great day we had, think we probably needed 2 days and wish we had stayed. It was busy but not uncomfortable. The park is packed with loads to do and see and I would highly recommend a visit, wish we'd done it years ago to be fair. Food isn't cheap but we didn't expect it to be, the refillable drinks were a little disappointing and no ice available, so wouldn't do that again but overall a great day out. Recommend paying to park beforehand to save a few pennies :)
Colita Dainton — Google review
We spent an entire day at the park and was enough to see all attraction. Although there were massive queue everywhere. The entry ticket is reasonable if you buy it advance. Many food/snacks options, also vegan friendly.
Staff was very friendly. And seeing the shop outlet is MUST! 😍
Annamária Nagy — Google review
What a fantastic day we had. This was our 'Big Kids' day out and we picked a perfect weekend for it. Parking seemed to be the only difficulty but we picked a Saturday so we've only got ourselves to blame. The attractions were amazing, the new 4D ride was mind-blowing and the Halloween performance finished it off for us. We'll be going back one day!
Jake — Google review
Spent a day at Legoland during Christmas opening. Bought tickets in advance, which was good because it was sold out. The park looked great, decorated with lights and trees, and there were extra events throughout the day. Kids had a great time. Personally I think other theme parks give better value for money, this is relatively limited if you're looking for adrenaline, but good for keeping younger kids entertained for a day. Also good if you're a Lego fan!
Was impressed to see a sun block dispenser on the outside of the first aid office. We didn't need it because it was freezing cold, but top marks in the summer as I haven't seen that at other places before.
Steven Howe — Google review
We stayed in the Legoland Hotel for the Santa sleepover, and we had a great time. All staff were friendly and helpful.
We did think the hotel could do with a few more Christmas decorations, but still, it was nice.
The whole park was open, apart from the water rides. Mythica was brilliant. We went on this a few times.
We had dinner and breakfast in Bricks restaurant, and again, staff were great and very helpful with any allergies that you may have.
Did think the breakfast would have been better if it was buffet.
The park was clean and plenty of places to either get food or drinks.
Overall, a great night away.
Matthew Smith — Google review
We had a great day. We took our 8 year old and he lead the way. What’s good is none of the rides are huge so he’s happy to go on all of them. Great for families. We had a brilliant day. Despite arriving for opening time and staying until closing - it was busy so we only got on 5 rides all day.
Nicola Robinson — Google review
Great family day for young and old. Park opens at 10. I recommend you get there before as there is a public opening countdown every day. As soon as you enter, there are toilet facilities, and you either walk or take the train to the rides. Will stress you will be walking for most of the 7 hours you are there recommend hiking shoes,wellies, and waterproofs in case it rains! There is little in the way of shelter. It is very open! Nearly had to take a loan out for the ice cream £5 it is massive. Waiting times on rides depends on the time of year you go. There are plenty of toilet and coffee shops about. No dogs allowed. Wheelchair and pushchair accessible
Michelle Finn — Google review
We had a fantastic day but most rides were closed, not the cleanest of places, £20 for unlimited digital photo's on the rides but only one ride had a photo the rest either were not taking photos or the rides was broken/closed.
Would recommend finding out what is open before booking. All you can eat pizza pasta is nice food but manic when busy. Expensive day. But we made the most of it.
Eddie Morris — Google review
Great place to visit and spend the day. Queue times varied depending on time of day. There's a good variation of rides depending on age and excitement level. Get the Legoland app to see queue times and help navigate around the park. Priority parking opens at 9am which isn't printed on the ticket. Unlimited refill drinks were a lifesaver, although £9 upfront per bottle, it was great for the kids as we didn't need to keep visiting shops or carry around bottles in our bag. Overall a great experience and will definitely be visiting again.
Craig W — Google review
Legoland is a great time for a family day out. I would say the upper age limit for kids is around 12 years old. Older than that, the rides will seem a bit kiddy.
Buy your tickets in advance. Pay for parking in advance. Have fun!
Tom Carter — Google review
Good place to visit, we have had unlucky day as it was raining 🌧.
Rides are fun and approx was 10/15 min wait time.
When we sat for lunch I the large eatery the fire alarm went off and we was told to evacuate, it was a false alarm and we couldn't complete our lunch.
As every big theme park is essential to arrive early to park easy and not wait too long to enter.
Overall good fun Park for the children to enjoy.
I recommend to visit.
Lyubomir Georgiev (Lyubo) — Google review
Good fun for younger children but be prepared for long queues in the school holidays. Take snacks & drinks to have during the waiting time is my advice. We also found a lot of rides were not working or broke down while we were there which added to the frustration levels,the rides we did get on were good though.
We also stayed at the resort hotel which was really enjoyable.
Mossy — Google review
We Loved our Trip to Legoland. We got there nice and early at 9am in the car park and thought Wow we are one of the first few families to get there. Parked up and made our way to the Entrance and Lucky to be First in the line. We had about a 20 minute wait for the Gates to open. The Staff did a count down from 10 and Bang on 9:30am the Gates opened. My son had already decided on the first ride so we made our way down to the Laser Raiders ride. Being there early does make a great deal of difference as no queues for the rides. By 12pm we had done a lot of rides and then had a Nice break and had some Food. Then the boys wanted to go to the Splash water area and cool down as it was a seriously Hot day (25c+). As the day went on, we could see the queues getting Bigger and I recommend using the Legoland App as it gives you a waiting time on each ride and how to walk to the next ride. As for Food and drink it is pricey but it's recommended you buy the Refill Drinks Bottle at about £14 each for 2 Bottles and there were Drinks stations everywhere to go and Top your Bottle of Drink. We took some of our own food and snacks to save a little. Overall it was a Brilliant Family day out. Legoland ticked off our List...Let the next adventure begin ✌🏽
Gurminder Singh Dhahan — Google review
We came here for 2 days we stayed in Slough just 10 min drive away so was cheaper it was fantastic my 9yr old loved every minute and so did we its all set out really well. We were lucky the English October holidays start this week so it wasn't too busy no waiting in cues for long and not at all with some rides we spend the whole day here.
marie kev_marie_scotland@hotmail.com — Google review
If you or your kids love Lego then Legoland is must go place for you. We enjoyed our first visit very much. But was disappointed with the crowed management, it took at least 1 hour in the queue for each ride, due to the huge crowd. Few tips from my end which will be helpful if you are visiting the Legoland.
1. Try to use public transportation to reach the Legoland. Will be helpful to avoid parking and traffic bottlenecks.
2. Always book the tickets in advance because if you go for ticket booking for today the ticket charges will be more.
3. Download the Legoland map on the phone to traverse through more easily in the park.
4. Identify the rides you want to do and go directly to them without wasting time on anywhere else. The other parts of the park you can always visit without the queue.
5. Leave half or one hour early of park closure time to avoid traffic.
6. Avoid bank holiday weekends to avoid crowds.
Was disappointed by crowd management, the Legoland Management should limit the tickets instead of asking people to go for skip the queue tickets.
nilesh palkari — Google review
My experience at Legoland on New Year's Eve was nothing short of spectacular. The park was alive with excitement, and the festive atmosphere was infectious. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the fantastic fireworks show, which lit up the night sky in a dazzling display of color and light, filling the air with a sense of wonder and delight. As I strolled through the park, I was captivated by the impressive Lego builds that adorned every corner, showcasing incredible creativity and attention to detail. The rides were thrilling and filled with laughter and joy, adding to the already magical atmosphere. It was a truly unforgettable way to ring in the new year, and the memories of that special evening at Legoland will stay with me for years to come.
Frank The Tank (Husky) — Google review
I really enjoyed my stay at the resort hotel and the park. My 4 year old son loved it. The room with the hidden treasure, the play room and splash pool. And once we go to the park the new rides and attractions just keep on coming. There is plenty to choose from, we visited on a week day which made the queues much shorter...if visiting on a busy weekend I would suggest the fast track queue options. Especially if going with little one
Norbert Nagy — Google review
Good for the younger family members and those who love Lego …. Typical theme park prices though and weirdly the fairground stalls have “variable pricing” the £5 a go on Friday was £7 on a Saturday? We swerved the £3 to throw one basketball at a hoop though! Mini land is cool though and the AR app for Mythica amusing - not so amusing was a 70 minute wait for the ride. Long waits for most rides for young children is not fun for them or us adults!
David Anderson — Google review
It was a very nice one. I wasn't expecting the size of the resort until I got there. 😅 We could only visit a few number of places. We've got a Merlin pass, so we'll definitely visit again - of course, the places we've not been.
Ibrahim Oluwaseun Adedokun — Google review
Kids enjoyed it. It was a tough day, though, with queues up to 50 mins for some rides - considering it was March, I can only imagine what it would be like during school holidays and the summer!
The biggest downside was the price of everything. £9 for a battered sausage and chips. £5 for an ice cream. £8 for 5 donuts. £25 to hire a scooter. £10 to park. Lego massively overpriced (playing on kids' wanting it). Up to £10 PER RIDE to get to the front of the queues, meaning those with money could jump to the front of all the queues, leaving those less well off, waiting even longer in queues. Not fair.
These types of places absolutely rip people off, for no other reason than sheer greed.
But, the kids enjoyed it....
Jonathan Davies — Google review
It was a lovely place, beautifully designed, strategically located, and spacious. The rides were awesome, and the kids had a superb time.
The minicity was the most exciting non-ride aspect of Resort for me.
The waiting time is almost as advertised, but most of the attractions had wait times less than 10 minutes.
Henry O. — Google review
Amazing place. It has everything for everybody, right from kids of 4-8 years, young once and adults as well. You can get food from the various options available there, or you can pack the home made food as well (more economical). I suggest to plan the trip and what rides you want to try (use LegoLand app). This will help to cover rides you want to enjoy. You may to able to cover all rides in a day so either try to schedule another trip or you may want to stay there (yes, there is an option) and try all the rides. Enjoy !!
Jigar Thakkar — Google review
Visited for the first time with my 6 year old daughter during the first week of Easter break.
Daughter loved Legoland, naturally, especially being a ninjago fan. Sadly, it didn’t live up to my expectations.
We had a 4 hour limit to our stay because of family commitments and during the first 3 hours we queued for 3 rides and for lunch.
On lunch options, £8+ for a long hot dog is just too much and the quality of fare is really basic and unhealthy.
To get the best out of your visit arrive early, get the queue jumping pass and take your own lunch.
Chris and Nat — Google review
Really good day. Easter Friday, booked tickets and parking in advance. No queue to get in and the queues when in the park weren't that bad really, 45m to an hour for the big rides but still a few that were only up to half an hour wait.
I've added a Map of the park for you so you can use it to plan your route around the park. We headed straight to the back of the park and worked our way to the front throughout the day. Worked well.
Adam Jarvis — Google review
Had a lovely day out here in the April half term and it was not too busy. Longest que during the day was 50mins for the sky fire ride.
It was easy to find and park up (I paid for parking in advance which I highly recommend). We then headed in at 10am as it opened and went in with no waiting.
The kids loved everything they went on, and the ques were very reasonable. They were often moving quickly which is good and there is generally plenty to look at and keep you entertained while waiting.
We had the fried chicken for lunch but it was far too overpriced and certainly felt like they were taking advantage. It doesn't need to be that expensive. Hence the 4 stars here.
We barely managed to get on a quarter of the rides available during the day out, so it's very possible to stay at the park or nearby and have multiple visits without being bored. However we managed to go on all our favourite ones and it was wonderful for the younger ones to be able to try their first roller coasters.
The shop at the end was great, we got there a bit early to avoid the mad ques and it paid off.
Overall I would rate our trip 4/5 with the lost star being the high price of extras such as the food/drinks, full price on lego at the shop and overpriced souvenir items.
We will definitely return though, thank you Lego.
Kyle Keenan — Google review
Fun place for the family! While it rained it was still a good time. Finding our premium parking failed but oh well.
There is lots to do and ensure you bring rain gear and pack a great picnic as they have places all over. There is a resort hotel on the grounds and skip that. Stay at the Heathrow Marriott on Bath Road :)
The Theatre Royal in Windsor is a versatile venue that offers a wide range of shows, including live music acts, dramatic theatre, and films at its Picturehouse cinema. As Britain's only unsubsidised producing theatre open throughout the year, this elegant Edwardian establishment boasts a large repertoire. Situated between the castle and the Thames, it presents musicals, well-reviewed plays, dance performances, comedy acts, touring bands, kids shows, and cover acts.
Always love the Windsor Theatre Royal, this time we saw dreamboats and Petticoats, the actresses and actors were amazing. They all played and sung live...no band supporting them. From guitar to drums, go keyboard, to brass instruments. What a way to go back in time to end of 50s decade and beginning of the 60s.
I was signing along and would highly recommend people going to see this as it is a sequel to the original set 10 years later.
The staff at the theatre are very friendly and helpful. Always service with a smile and this is a classic theatre and all should go at least once. Love the bar and seating area underneath and also you can see the stage anywhere you sit.
Looking forward to going back again in the future.
Glad to have live theatre back after the last two years of struggle for them all. Long live Theatre across the country and world.
Steven Sime — Google review
I had the most wonderful afternoon at the performance of Frank and Percy today by our country’s finest actors, it was the best play I have seen, so heart warming, thank you for your brilliance Roger and Sir Ian 🥂🙏
Sarah Cox — Google review
The entire experience was smooth & well organised. The location was easy to get to & parking was convenient & within walking distance. The staff of the Theatre were all friendly & very helpful. It was a lovely experience to discover how near the Theatre was to the Castle of Windsor which was stunningly lit up at dusk.
RITA D'ARCY-IRVINE — Google review
A lovely theatre, with friendly staff and many stations to purchase food, drinks and snacks. At prices you'd expect in a theatre.
It's an old theatre so the seating is tight for anyone over the height of 5ft 8 I'd say. The guy next to us had to move a seat so he could stretch his legs down the aisle. But isn't that the charm of older buildings? It's like a labyrinth, up and down a few stairs.
We had great, uninterrupted view of the stage (row J I think) And we're able to see Will Young and Evanna Lynch and the cast very well. Production was well done to. Lighting and sound were clear too.
Would definitely visit again but wish for those of of us who would like to see/speak with the stars we didn't have the huge unsightly bins around (maybe a wooden structure could be made).
Anyway, I got to see Will Young so I'm Very Happy.
Raj K S — Google review
Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story. Amazing show...looks like him, sounds like him, entertaining like him!!
This was the view from Seat F5...you can see everything bar a small section of the top of the stage...well worth the money. Small theatre with a great atmosphere. Just beware of the toilets...they are tiny but very clean, so can't moan!
Lisa Wickens — Google review
Six of us from my WI saw Calendar Girls the Musical. Great show! Great seats, staff all very pleasant etc. I hadn't been to TRW in at least a couple of decades, some of the group had never been, we all want to go back and see something else 😀
Catherine Evans — Google review
I had the pleasure of going to this lovely theatre to see ALADDIN.
As soon as you get inside you can feel the friendly atmosphere and I can say it was projected to the audience from the cast .
I have been going to pantomimes for years from the palladium down to small local productions & I can honestly say that this panto was the best I have ever been to with everyone laughing (young &old together) throughout the whole show.
A big thank you to all the cast , you were all stars.an excellent production,I can't wait to book next year's panto.
THANK YOU AGAIN
Peter Moss — Google review
Amazing panto once again, gets better every year, and the cast never fails to make you laugh!
Incredibly clean and tidy, great atmosphere and comfy seats. Great for adults and kids.
We come every year, and it never fails to impress!
Olly Stump — Google review
Been here a couple of times now and been lucky to see Sir Ian McKellen both times (Hamlet & The Cherry Orchard).
Wonderful theatre, only small which makes it even more charming.. just felt totally immersed in the performances.
Really nice part of the world to go for a bit of dinner first etc.. bar is easy to get to and get served at which is always a bonus.. will be back many times in the future I imagine!
Carl Jackson — Google review
I recently attended the Sleeping Beauty pantomime at the Theatre Royal Windsor and was thoroughly entertained from start to finish. The actors were all incredibly talented and brought their characters to life with enthusiasm and energy. The sets, costumes, and special effects were all top-notch and really added to the magic of the performance.
One of the things I loved most about the pantomime was the audience participation - it was so much fun to boo and cheer along with the actors, and it was great to see both adults and children fully engaged in the experience.
The Theatre Royal Windsor is a beautiful venue, and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. It was a pleasure to spend an evening there, and I would highly recommend the Sleeping Beauty pantomime to anyone looking for a fun and festive outing.
Martin — Google review
We saw Roger Allam and Ian Mckellen in Frank and Percy, not only an excellent performance, what an honour! The theatre is as intimate as you'd want it, plenty of space, yet everyone can enjoy a good view of the stage.
Emil Large — Google review
Delightful theatre just below the Castle. We saw Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the brilliant two-hander play "Frank and Percy". The theatre has a great bar for pre and interval drinks. Nice staff, particularly the guy in the entrance shop.
James M — Google review
This is a great small venue. It is easy to find your way around with good signage. The staff and friendly and plentiful withe a bar & tea bar next to each other.
I am happy every time I've visited.
However I have seen Patrick Duffy twice recently and his voice appears to be very soft so that one can hardly hear him in his roles. A Massive contrast with his fellow actors.
Perhaps, if he cannot project his voice any longer, he might consider limiting himself to the directors role.
Phil Jones — Google review
Been here for a few performances the last being Aladdin. Classic Theatre. A bit dated but it gives you the feel of how it has always been. A part of history. Bravo.
Huss Ali — Google review
After many years absence, we went back to the Theatre Royal to see 12 angry men. It did not disappoint and also did justice to the original 1957 film. Great cast and acting and a very subtle and effective setting on stage. The Theatre was, as remembered, welcoming and warm and the bar also had an excellent pianist to complete the atmosphere. Also very welcoming and pleasant staff members throughout. A great evening and great value for money too.
Philip Spanos — Google review
I am disabled which has happened very quickly. This time last year I was able bodied and independent David who is part of the front of house team was fabulous . He was caring , friendly and kind. He found a seat I could sit on prior to the auditorium opening.
We went to see Calendar Girls on Saturday night. The show was very good but the staff were amazing.
The theatre was warm and comfortable although quite small .I would go again and recommend it to family and friends.,
Linda Brooks — Google review
Lovely old theatre. Staff are really friendly and have a bit of a laugh with you as they show those needing assistance to their seats. Panto itself was very good and funny.
Matt- Fuller-Gmail — Google review
We saw Oh What a Lovely War - brilliant production. Not been to Theatre Royal Windsor before, really lovely venue. We sat in the front row of the Royal Stalls which gives extra legroom and a fabulous view. Highly recommend.
Cath Hammond — Google review
Great theatre. Pls note that some of the rows in the stalls are very snug, not all of them, but some - so it might be an issue for taller, bigger folks.
Last time, I sat in the Royal Circle, front row and center, and it was perfect. Comfy and the view to the stage was incredible.
Worth mentioning thar every single person I spoke with from the theatre staff was incredibly nice and helpful.
The lovely St. Georges Chapel is an ancient cathedral located within the grounds of Windsor Castle in England. It is where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married earlier this year, and it remains a working chapel today complete with beautiful architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and royal banners. The chapel is also the final resting place for many a royals including 10 English Kings and Henry VIII's third wife Jane Seymour.
Visited here as part of the Windsor Castle tour. Quite a humbling place to visit, shrouded in history. If you love the history of the British monarchy then you will love to visit here. I would recommend taking the audio tour guide when you enter the castle grounds... It covers the chapel too.
Mark Robert — Google review
Absolutely stunning! This chapel should probably be called a cathedral it's so spacious and elegant. The architectural detailing is truly breathtaking. Royalty of the past are entombed here to pay respects to. It's a very beautiful and very interesting place to pop into.
Shawna Linn — Google review
Even without the mesmerising history, the chapel is insanely impressive.
Ornate, historic, impressive - what more could one want?
Avoid in summer due to high visitor numbers incl. masses of tour groups.
The staff inside are super friendly and knowledgeable should you have any questions.
Daniel Egan — Google review
We attended the service of St.George Chapel at 5 pm. It was great and holy.
The whole trip from the morning at Windsor castle is amazing esp. In the the State Apartments. Omg i was a jaw dropping, history, architecture, culture, royal lifestyle, pantings. Spectacular. The royal guards, even royal security staff were well disciplined however, friendly.
All staff gave info well and proportional attentive, very knowledgeable. Impressive.
Suvichaya Armsang — Google review
Nice, but no big difference from other chapel of this range.
It is quite similar to the Kings College chapel in Cambridge.
It has all the royal elements, such as (a back door used by the royal family, coats of arms from several generations and a majestic chair for the archbishop)
Of course you can not take pictures and some of the employees there are very rude.
Kerry Cole — Google review
A spectacular place to visit. No cameras are allowed inside but it's what you think it would be... gorgeous. The resting place to so many Royals. Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel is a must see. Staff is friendly, dress is casual and prices are fair.
Juan Vila Rodriguez, Tampa Realtor — Google review
An absolutely gorgeous chapel. Great workmanship, especially inside. It is unfortunate that no photos/videos are allowed inside. We ended up purchasing a postcard just for memories sake because the inside is that beautiful.
Also, very, very, very crowded on a Saturday. Extremely busy and very bogged down as you try to walk through. Ensure you have enough time set apart - could take up to an hour to walk through the entire chapel.
Geoffrey Mah — Google review
Booked a ticket online for a Friday, first slot available was 12 midday. We arrived at 12.15pm after finding a parking space in the town.
There is no visitor parking at the castle so allow time for finding a parking space. We joined the queue to get through security which moved fast and was really well managed it took about 10 minutes which was impressive, given the number of people ahead of us.
Once through security we walked up to the main gate , just inside there was another queue for Audio guides , as we were pushed for time we decided to give the audio guide a miss and explore ourselves.
St George's Chapel is a very impressive building containing so much history including the flag stone marking the burial place of Elizabeth II.
After spending time in the Chapel we visited the state apartments which were worth the entry fee alone. Please note that there was a really long queue for Queen Mary's Doll house so we decided not to visit.
There is no photography allowed inside any of the buildings and the staff working there are very active in terms of stopping any attempts at photography.
Would day that Windsor Castle as a whole is worth a visit, if you had time you could spend 3+ hours exploring we arrived at 12.15 and were walking out the exit at 2.30.
I was comparing it to Napoleon's Apartments @ The Louvre ,but not as impressive as the Palace at Versaille. However the fact that it still functions as a Royal Castle makes it more current.
Cathal Clarke — Google review
Work on St. George's Chapel commenced under King Edward IV in 1475 and ended under Henry VIII in 1528. This beautiful Chapel is the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter and contains the King George VI Memorial Chapel, the last resting place of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The atmosphere there is incredibly solemn and several visitors were in tears when we visited!
Unfortunately photography is not permitted inside the Chapel but it's an incredible place to visit.
Chris Kinnersley — Google review
Being able to go around this chapel puts it in a much different light from having seen it on the TV. You get to appreciate more the intricate internal and external architecture (the fan vaulted ceilings being very impressive). There are a lot of memorials to and graves of former monarchs.
Dermot Tuohey — Google review
Lovely peaceful chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The final resting place of many previous monarchs including HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Full of history and well worth a visit.
Mark Rearden — Google review
Absolutely stunning church building. This place is full of historical significance and spiritual meaning. The final resting place of generations of kings and queens, including her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. The electionic guide is very helpful with lots of historical facts but also opportunities for prayer and reflection.
krish kandiah — Google review
Beautiful and not to be missed. Closes earlier than the castle so do this first. Highlights include the Western window, the burial place of Queen Elizabeth II and the alter.
GROVER KITCHENS — Google review
For me its the best part of the visit to Windsor Castle, amazing history, great information on the Knights of the Garter and he burial place of King Henry the VIII, and Queen Elizabeth II among many more. Beautiful architecture and stained glass. A trip back in time.
Unfortunately no photos are aloud in any inside spaces at Windsor. The local parking is also very expensive at over £17 for 4 hours.
Tony Jones — Google review
A beautiful church in the heart of the Windsor Castle complex
This is inside the Windsor Castle complex and is one of the many sights that you can see while you are there. Entry is via a purchased ticket into the complex. The ticket is good for a year so if you plan on returning at any time in the next 365 days get the stamp it only took a couple of minutes. The chapel is “down the hill” in the Lower Ward area. It is hard to miss as it is an impressive, imposing structure. No pictures are allowed inside parts of the chapel but that leaves the visitor plenty of area to take pictures outside the buildings on the grounds. Entry is through a clearly marked area off the walkway. You are guided through a specific path to see all the different parts of the church. It is breathtaking with its impressive architecture and gorgeous large stained glass areas. There is an audio tour that is included that I highly recommend and will give you a lot of information necessary to understand the history and context of what you are seeing throughout the various parts. This is a working church so access may be limited but they invite the public to participate if you are present. There is a lot to see throughout the building due to its long history and association with the monarchy. This is a must-see for anyone visiting the area!
Ward Dougherty — Google review
This place is super amazing! This is where Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are buried. You can see their tombs up close. No pictures unfortunately. Make sure ton stay for Evensong at 5:30 pm. Ask a staff member for details.
Ashley Barnette — Google review
Much more intimate than the Abbey. No wonder QE2 chose the Chapel has her final resting place together with her parents and grandparents. QE2's resting place is on the lefthand side of the Chapel and quite nondescript likely by design. You can easily miss it if it wasn't for a docent standing by to avoid pics. We paid our respects and thanked QE2 for her service ...and for bringing corgis to the mainstream.
IOQ Y — Google review
Beautiful church where many of the British monarchs are buried, including the late Queen Elizabeth, her husband Prince Philip and Elizabeth’s parents. No photographs allowed, but the audio guide was really useful and the staffs are happy to share more information with you if you ask them.
Soren MN — Google review
A beautiful chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The architecture is stunning and the history is incredible. No photos inside unfortunately but worth the visit. It's the final resting place of a few Kings and Queens of England including of course Queen Elizabeth II and Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. A must see if you are in Windsor and wondering whether to visit the castle or not.
Tom Smith — Google review
This is a not to be missed, a must visit Gothic style and architecture royal chapel within Windsor Castle. It is the site of many past royal services ,weddings and also many royal burials have taken place here, which include the recent Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022. While inside the chapel, you have to maintain silence and remain in a queue. Photography is strictly not allowed. After the tour of the chapel, you can visit the Royal Collection Shop, where you can buy some souvenirs here. I was so awed and mesmerized by the intricate interior designs!
Khor Yong Kean — Google review
A huge Chapel where you can see tombs of lots of important people including HRH Queen Elizabeth II and her family. Lots to see inside, I enjoyed seeing this historical place a lot.
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Windsor Castle Parking Lots, 2 The Cloisters, Windsor SL4 1NJ, United Kingdom
Windsor Castle is a massive, historic fortress that has been home to the British and English Royal Family for centuries. The castle is enormous - occupying over 13 acres - and it's also one of the largest inhabited castles in the world. The castle frequently hosts state occasions, and when the Queen is at home, her royal standard flies from one of its towers.
Better experienced than described. Tour operators I went with = Premium tours. Excellent group, great Tour guide, experienced driver, great timing and important tips.
I visited on a Saturday, started tour at 9:30am, witnessed guards change around 11am. Place was packed with several tourists from all over the world. I'd recommend going with a guide. We had to wait a few minutes in long queues before entering as the place was heavily booked. I bought tickets in advance through the tour group I came with and that saved me a lot of hassle.
Was lucky to witness the guards change. Rich English culture, well preserved, proudly displayed.
A definite recommend for anyone interested in rich royal history and artefacts.
Decent washrooms, affordable eateries around, friendly but strict castle staff, everything was on point.
Souvenirs to be grabbed within and outside castle at reasonable prices.
Philans Cosmos Ankrah — Google review
Love this castle! When visiting Europe you see a ton of castles but this one has to be my favorite! It's clean, kept up and absolutely beautiful! This was my first visit and I already recommended it to all my friends and family planning trips to London! This is a beautiful must stop!
Maria CHAIREZ — Google review
The area around the castle is very nice, roads are filled with flowers and union jack flags everywhere. The view from the river banks and the bridge is so nice and one won’t get enough of. The castle was closed at the time of my visit so can’t comment of the internals.
Dr. Al — Google review
Such a fascinating place of British regal history. Perfect place to go on a weekend and to see the history maintained beautifully.
The regiments of royal guards are there to be photographed in their ceremonial uniforms.
There is Royal Doll’s house and miniature royal palace are also fascinating to see.
There are a lot of sights, where you can click aesthetic pictures and after checking all the places, you can buy magnets, postcards and souvenirs.
There are a lot of good food places near castle and not to miss the ice cream places.
Also not to miss to see “The Long Walk” at Windsor park.
Pooja Prasad — Google review
Highly recommend this as it is one of the must-see locations if you are visiting the country or the area.
Overall, it was a lovely visit. Before arriving we did not know what to expect as this was the first time visiting this particular location. We had a driver who dropped us off at the corner between the long walk and the entrance. Entrance was very easy and organized and the guards were very professional and helpful. No pictures are allowed inside parts of some buildings but that leaves the visitor plenty of area to take pictures outside the buildings on the grounds. I like the audio tour but think that your estimate of how long they take is a little low. It took more than 120 minutes to see most of what we saw and that was before the planned Kitchen tour that we booked. I think 180 minutes might be more accurate. The church and grounds are beautiful and have a rich history we could have spent much more time there. The fire restoration is amazing. Kudos to the builders for restoring it to its current condition in just 5 short years. After the visit, we walked part of the long walk and then down the cobblestone city streets. That was a bit less well-kept than the castle grounds but nice all the same.
Ward Dougherty — Google review
Great day out. Plenty to see and good value for money. Headsets provided are really useful for commentary as you go round the castle rooms. Staff were very helpful and polite. Buying tickets in advance avoids queues.
Paris Hunt — Google review
Windsor Castle reigns supreme as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, proudly perched atop a Thames-side bluff for over 900 years. Witness to British monarchs from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, it's a tapestry woven with royal splendor, architectural intrigue, and captivating stories.
Key Features:
St George's Chapel: A Gothic masterpiece, housing the tombs of 10 monarchs and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's wedding venue.
State Apartments: Immerse yourself in the opulent living quarters of the royal family, adorned with priceless art and furniture.
Changing of the Guard: Witness the iconic ceremony where Queen's Guard regiments swap duties in a vibrant display of precision and tradition.
Magnificent Grounds: Explore sprawling gardens, lush lawns, and the majestic Round Tower, offering panoramic views of the Thames Valley.
Significance:
A symbol of British monarchy and national pride for centuries.
A stunning example of medieval and Gothic architecture, evolving over time.
A vibrant working castle, hosting state occasions and royal residences.
Visiting Windsor Castle:
Open to the public for tours of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel.
Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place daily.
Advance booking recommended, especially during peak season.
Step into a world of royal grandeur at Windsor Castle, where history whispers from every stone.
Yasith Ramawickrama — Google review
Windsor castle is one of the oldest castle in the world and good. You will enjoy with family and friends. One day trip and you will be refreshed after visiting Windsor and the castle. I have 4 stars and 1 star minus for no photography allowed inside castle (closed areas). Some points are very good and nice and good for photography (open area). Well maintained and green.
Kalwant Yadav — Google review
Fantastic collection of art. Beautifully preserved castle full of history. Very friendly and informative staff. You can spend here a day here and still want to come back for more. Excellent audio guides.
Delicious cakes in the cafe.
Karolina McIlroy — Google review
Perfect for a day out and I recommend buying tickets in advance. Amazing place to explore and stunning architecture. Audio guide is available. Taking photos inside the chapel and state rooms are prohibited. Still you can enjoy and appreciate the place inside and out. Highly recommended!
Tonya Santos — Google review
Great side trip from London. Nice shopping area outside the castle. Queen Mary's doll house was OK, interesting. The inside of the castle that we saw was gorgeous. Cool to see all the knight crests. Also nice to St. George chapel, and the queen's resting place.
Jeff W. — Google review
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Having been brought up seeing all the big events held by the royals it was great to be able to see first hand where everything has happened in my lifetime. I’m not a big history person but this was definitely something I could relate to.
We spent the better part of three hours exploring the castle. I would absolutely recommend to anyone.
Anthony Staltari — Google review
Wow, what a place. 1000 years old and still looks amazing.
Went to visit and look inside the halls and residence, etc. Fascinating history Kings Queens paintings and from all over the world gifts etc. To see.
I had to pay my respect to the late Queen and Prince Philip. Took a few moments to remember how wonderful they both were.
Well, it's worth a visit. What else could someone say.
Matthew Robinson — Google review
Fantastic, historical site to visit. The splendour inside is amazing, and the architecture is outstanding. This has something for everyone. My only small niggle would be that there isn't enough information as you walk around, so you need to buy the audio sets or books. However, the staff are informative and very helpful. Excellent day out.
Brian Knowles — Google review
Love it!! The changing of the guards was wonderful. The Castle was so beautiful and there are so many artifacts to see. We also enjoyed a cup of tea with a tea biscuit. Be sure to visit the church where Queen Elizabeth, her husband, mother, father and sister are laid to rest as well as Henry the eighth. Make the time to go into the town as well. The people are all so friendly.
Evelene Harrison Bain Bruner — Google review
I liked it. We visited as part of a 2-day tour from London so we had limited time, but it was more than enough to visit the whole place. We didn’t get to see the changing of the guard, but the doll house is very impressive. There are lots of rooms to explore, and the audio guide was explanatory. However, one of the guides had the files in different order so it was difficult to follow the path
María Guillermina Véscovo — Google review
Very well organized national treasure, we visited when King Charles was on site, but seen no significant blockades or restricted areas. Museum is amazing, obviously, premises are well maintained. Definitely recommend, it's worth the money!
Zsolt Elekes — Google review
Historic castle used as a residence by the British Royal family. Tickets can be purchased on the day but better to purchase online. Tickets which are purchased from the castle itself can be converted to an annual pass for free.
It takes about two hours to tour the grounds and castle, depending on how long you want to linger at each point. A free touch screen audio guide and headphones are loaned for the tour. There is no tour guide, you just walk around at your own pace. The touch screen guide will provide information on various parts of the castle. The parts are numbered. The North terrace then the doll's House followed by the state apartments then St George's chapel. The Chapel is closed for visitors on Sunday. Changing of the guard happens at 11am on certain days except Sunday. No photography is allowed inside. Use public car parks, the castle does not have one for visitors.
Dufus Wombat — Google review
This castle is massive, almost like a small town, and has great views of surrounding Windsor. You can see the long walk, the changing of the guard and the beautiful insides and rooms. A must do.
Jack Mitchell — Google review
A revisit to the castle, apartments amazing, dolls House so cute and detailed. Lucky enough to do the Tower tour this time. A special moment seeing the Queen and prince Phillips resting place. Just a beautiful place all round. Oh and lovely cakes in the cafe.
Linda Bentley — Google review
Iconic and beautiful sight to behold. Your visit could be quite delayed if you did not buy your ticket in advance, as you have to queue to buy your ticket and your entrance will depend on the time of the next available batch. In all, please buy your tickets in advance if you can, and also budget roughly two hours to enjoy your time at the Castle.
cyril uteh — Google review
Had a brilliant visit here. It's very well organised, as one would imagine, with lots to see. We also visited St George's Chapel, which was magnificent and also very moving. No photography is allowed in the castle or the chapel, but it is every bit as splendid as you would imagine.
Lucie Ruddock — Google review
A very beautiful castle. Wonderful collection of rare artifacts throughout the palace. What makes is very interesting is that the castle is still working. You get to see 900+ years worth of history in the making.
Rengesh K — Google review
Visited the Windsor Castles during the Christmas holidays, the castle was closed but we could walk around the castle, take pictures, and also walk to the river. The rail station is historic and the engine which was used by the royal family is still on display. Even if you want to see things outside of Castle it would take at least a couple of hours, our tour gave us one hour to eat breakfast and look around. Make sure you have good cameras and comfortable walking shoes. There are a few restaurants that are open on holiday that day. I guess due to holidays the souvenir shops didn't open until our tour ended.
Pranav Sanghadia — Google review
It's great to visit a place that it is actively being used, but the ticket price is not justified. The majority of the places that you can see are actually on the outside of the castle. The only good thing is that is you decide to donate the ticket amout to charity, you have access for a year to the castle with the same tickets, but still, if you don't live nearby then my initial comment stands.
The dollhouse, for example, has really long queues, and once inside, you have to keep moving and can not really enjoy how much you want as the flow has to move.
Honestly, overall, it's not that impressive compared to other castles that I have visited. The great thing about it is the location as it is really close to the train station and it's easy to reach.
Anelis Glodean — Google review
Worth the ticket price. Allow 2 to 3 hours to take it all in. The Art work is amazing, as is the architecture. The staff are really helpful and enjoy answering your questions. The Chapel isn't open on a Sunday which is the day we went so that was a disappointment. Souvenirs are expensive but cheaper in the shops outside the castle. Parking was £5.50 an hour.
Eric Organ — Google review
Windsor castle is great but closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. We went through a tour and unfortunately chose Tue. The place is historic and has some great stories. Highly recommended to include a guide who can tell the stories. Don't miss the mile walk
Chander Damodaran — Google review
I was impressed by the tour (individual audio). Really a lot of interesting things to see, as well as the chapel. we also saw the changing of the guard. in short, worth a visit, buy tickets in advance
V V — Google review
This place is imbued with a rich tapestry of history and a regal atmosphere. Awe-inspiring features and well-preserved architecture captivates visitors, while guides offer insightful narratives. The grounds are splendidly maintained, presenting enchanting views. Be prepared for a good amount of walking. The establishment also offers a lovely gift shop with unique memorabilia.
Md Soleyman — Google review
Returned to Windsor Castle for the first time since February 2019, and the experience was even more breathtaking with the better weather this time around. Windsor truly looks stunning under the sunlight. One of the highlights was Queen Mary’s Dolls House – it’s absolutely amazing, offering a miniature glimpse into royal life.
Lucky for us, we visited on the last day the State Apartments were open, which added an extra layer of excitement to the visit. The audio tour was a standout feature, informative and well-organized, making it easy to match the commentary with each room we entered. The views from the castle windows over the gardens and beyond into wider Windsor are stunning and not to be missed. You could easily spend many hours just wandering and soaking it all in.
A note for future visitors: St George’s Chapel was closed as it was a Sunday, so do check the opening times ahead of your visit.
Wade Zammit Meaney — Google review
Such a wonderful, interesting piece of history to walk around with headphones for a walking tour! I’d highly recommend. We visited in November 2023 and really enjoyed it! We pre-purchased our tickets, which was well worth it as we didn’t have to wait in any queues!
Ryan Pavey — Google review
Beautiful Castle with amazing history. Definitely give yourself plenty of time to walk through all the rooms and take everything in. Also don't miss out on the chapel. Definitely worth visiting.
Marcus Law — Google review
We visited on Saturday of Easter weekend so it was quite busy but manageable. It was a beautiful day, too. All tours of the castle were well managed both outside and inside, considering how busy it was. The staff were friendly and helpful. Once inside, we'd spent around 2 hours in total exploring the castle and its history. I'd recommend getting the audio guide, as you are constantly moving and so won't have enough time to read everything. We ended our tour in St George's Chapel, which was quite surreal for me. We walked around slowly, and it's surprising just how many people are buried there. We had got to some stairs which had a sign saying "you are about to walk past the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II". We couldn't stop by it. We had to keep walking. It was quite emotional for us to see it, as well as seeing a grave stone for Margaret too. Once we had finished our tour, we continued and ended our day in Windsor at a few local pubs and a restaurant. Highly recommended for anyone interested in our history, but it is also a great town for a day out without the tour of the castle.
Annabelle Rose — Google review
Beautiful castle outside the London city. You can take National express for less than 10£ to visit there. Make sure to visit Jewels the best part of it.
Birdworld, located in Bucks Horn Oak near Farnham, is the largest bird park in the UK, covering over 26 acres of land. With more than 600 birds on display, visitors can enjoy daily events such as penguin feeding and animal encounters. A safari train also operates within the park. The venue is family-friendly and includes Jenny Wren Children's Farm. The staff are friendly and accommodating to disabled and autistic adults with wheelchair access available throughout the premises.
We'll definitely be going back.. went not knowing what to expect but my daughter and I had a great time! Plenty to do and look at. Cafe was a bit pricey, but when you feel like it's going to a good cause, you don't mind as much! Highly recommended for half a day of fun
Josh Eicke — Google review
A fantastic place to visit especially if you love birds, lots of species even endangered ones. Little ones will enjoy it too. Visited the place with a toddler and a baby and had a great experience. There is also a playground and snake and coffee stops with toilets in between with baby change as well( wanted it a bit cleaner though). A mini farm with lots of animals I'd there too to visit hens, gooses, rabbits, turkeys, guinea pigs, goats and a pig, wich you can pet and feed as well. Parking space in front for free and a souvenir shop. Would definitely go again once babies older so they can understand a bit more what they see.
Vasiliki Celia Tsirona — Google review
The Front desk was very unorganized when we walked in. Lots of people were just waiting to be checked in.
Nice collection of Birds and Farm animals. There are 2 play areas for kids to enjoy slides and swings. Nice coffee shop near the entrance.
There are 2 big Tractors in the green patch for the kids
Ice cream station at couple of points with Benches.
Taran Kaur — Google review
I support disabled and autistic adults. Brought two of our clients here and had a really lovely day. Staff was very friendly and helpful, the birds are stunning and we all enjoyed seeing them. The whole place was clean, tidy, well sign posted and informative also easy to move round with a wheelchair. Lots to see and do, I highly recommend.
Ben Bridger — Google review
Fantastic place to visit. Birds and animals well looked after. Laid back atmosphere. Friendly staff. Educational talks. Lots to do. Benches everywhere for rests. Large open space if you are worried about covid. Kids love seeing the animals.
L A — Google review
Amazing array of birds in a well laid out park. Many endangered and exotic birds in large enclosures. Nice entertaining educational talks throughout the day. We loved our day which ended with a visit to the farm park. There were many picnic areas and snack shacks.
Kathy H — Google review
Always a great place to visit and stroll around the park. The farm is great and you can interact with many of the animals. Good variety of bird species as you would expect. Ample parking and good disabled access. Toilets are clean and tidy. No smoking or vaping on site.
D C — Google review
Good day out with the kids. Lots to see and do, as it is kind of off-season, it was quieter but also meant some things were closed or didn't have certain species on display.
We took a picnic with us and ate this at the furthest point of the park. Most of the kiosks were also closed, just the main cafe was open.
Definitely will be going again
Daniel Schofield — Google review
Took my grandson here on a Friday during half term. It was busy but its such a big place it didnt matter. I booked tickets the day before. The birds all look very healthy and the aviaries were all very clean. Sometimes its a little sad to see the birds in captivity but they are doing very valuable conservation work here which you can get involved with by adopting a bird. It was a wonderful day out and leaves you astonished at the stunning varieties of our feathered friends. Well worth a visit.
Teresa Rizzi — Google review
Overall a pleasant experience. Kids loved it. Lots of lovely birds as well as farm animals. The little farm was very cute.
The reason I couldn't give 5 stars was due to the cafe. I was slightly disappointed that there was no where comfortable to breastfeed my baby as they had sectioned off the sofa seating area early to clean it/ around 4.30, which meant I had to awkwardly feed on a standard chair outside. I had asked if it was at all possible to feed there even though it was cordoned off but was told the floor was still wet. I totally understand people want to get off in time at the end of the day, but seeing those are the only comfortable seats could a different area be closed off and cleaned first (if it has to be done so early before closing?) I just found it was very early for cleaning generally.
Also the main toilets near the entrance need a proper cleaner, or more thorough attention to detail as there were thick cobwebs behind each toilet door and the corners, clearly just been missed but just an observation.
S Jay — Google review
Nice day out with the kids. Wasn't busy at all as we went on an inset day. We watched 2 talks, the parrot 🦜 talk and the penguin 🐧 talk. The speaker was absolutely amazing! She was really nice and great with the kids. It's quite a small park, so I'm glad I had a 20% discount code. However, the talker said most of the money goes on the upkeep of the birds.
Abby Morgan — Google review
Lots to do here and lots to see! Separate baby change to the gendered toilets so any gender can change baby’s nappies. Lots of play areas for older kids. The animals look well cared for and there were lots of talks throughout the day from really knowledgable staff who were engaging and friendly. It was a little difficult to see everything and also see all the talks/experiences but for us that just shows there’s a lot to see and do there and something for us to return and do next time! I would advise taking a picnic as the food is expensive for what it is (hence the lost star). The smaller cafes around the park are open ‘seasonally’ and some weren’t open when we went in May but the main cafe was open and had everything you may need. The gift shop also seemed to close before the park closed so our son was incredibly disappointed with that. There is free parking on site which was good, unlike many places these days.
All in all, a very good day out and we would go again but we would continue to take our own food and make sure we leave plenty of time to have a look around the gift shop next time!
Joanne Oxford — Google review
Amazing day out can easily spend 4-5 hours here! Lots of amazing animals! However, I felt food was overpriced (£4.95 for a sandwich that's the same as you can get in a meal deal from a supermarket), would definitely recommend brining a picnic and using the picnic areas provided.
Callum Allsop — Google review
Absolutely brilliant place. Loved the variety of different birds you can see and all the farm animals towards the end. There are talks by the staff all the time, just check the schedule. They also have a cafe where you can buy snacks and drinks.
Coralie Pattenden — Google review
Had a lovely trip here for my daughters birthday. There were hardly any other people there so quick to get in. There are a large range of bird to view, the cockatoo's in particilar are great and very entertaining. The talk and penguin feeding was also very interesting, there were also a few cheeky herons who snuck in to steal some of the fish.
There is also a small farm at the back of the park but unfortunately when we got there they were putting all the animals to bed.
The cafe at the entrance is okay, my pennine tasted a bit burnt as though the sandwich press hadn't been properly cleaned and there were old burnt crumbs suck to my lunch.
Overall it was a great day and we will go back, though maybe with a picnic to have in their picnic areas. I would also happily recommend it to others for a day out.
Sian — Google review
We visited Bird World in March 2024. A group of four of us - two adults, two children (20 months and 4 months).
Generally a good day out for us and would recommend it for younger children.
The entry fee for a day we found to be reasonable, but the annual pass at £120 for our family seemed high compared to places like Wisley Gardens and Marwell Zoo (which are both half that).
We found everything to be clean and the animals healthy and happy. The play areas for children were good and the availability of food & drink good too. Although £2.65 for a single can of soft drink seemed excessive.
The farm area was slightly disappointing as there seemed to be some obvious animals missing - cows, horses.
Some of the enclosures looked a bit tired and could use a refresh (the animals were not suffering because of this).
Chris Bullard — Google review
We really enjoyed our time here, even in the cold of January. Very informative talks from the friendly staff, happy to answer all questions you may have. Particularly enjoyed the open areas we could walk through.
Space — Google review
Really excellent day out with young children. Lots to see and do, with extra activities on for half term. Keepers were knowledgable and the feeding and talk sessions are well worth attending. I was genuinely impressed by the condition and maintenance of the site as it is an independent attraction. Will definitely visit again.
rebecca allen — Google review
My visit to BirdWorld was not only filled with feathered wonders but also thoughtful amenities. The presence of a cafe and a well-stocked gift shop added to the overall experience. The staff, always ready to assist, enhanced the visit with their helpfulness. The variety of species and the wealth of information provided on each one created an enriching experience. Additionally, the feeding sessions, occurring around five times a day, added an interactive touch to the visit. BirdWorld truly offers a complete and enjoyable package for nature enthusiasts.
Z H — Google review
We had a great time here with our toddler. Given how local it is we bought annual memberships (if you come twice, could be worth it, three times in a year and it saves you money)
The area is huge and we spent about 2 hours and that was at toddler running pace (with intermittent lying on the floor)
There is some mud at the farm end and the park there (be warned!) But our toddler loved all the animals he could see.
We will be back! There are also events through the summer holiday - I added a picture of 2024 events which will make him very happy...
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Alice Holt Forest, located approximately 4 miles from Farnham in Surrey, is a popular outdoor destination for families with children. This royal forest was originally used for hunting and now managed by the Forestry Commission offers a variety of outdoor activities. The wood from Alice Holt was once used to build many Royal Navy ships. Kids can enjoy cycling using the available hire facilities or explore the natural beauty of North Downs and Surrey Hills.
We have been a few times now, and we love it, very big spacious woodland, grufalo ftail kids enjoy dongong the sculptures, and the superwork trail and we've been when it was grufalo train, kids love to do the activity pack. My dog also loves the woods. Highly recommended for a lovely family day out 💖🥰
Hannah Turner — Google review
Absolutely fantastic place. Beautiful scenery and walks designed for all ages with directions so you cannot get lost. Great play trail for the little ones to keep them entertained. Lots of space to park (bit pricey) but it hasn't put me off wanting to go again.
Chris Allum — Google review
Lovely buggy friendly walks, be warned that cafe and car park are a little pricey. However this is a lovely piece of well maintained woodland with some nice Julia Donaldson themed sculpture walks/ events. It also has a nice playpark and bicycle routes
Grace Plant — Google review
Family trip in February. Car parking is well organised but not cheap. Great trails and plenty of exploring possible. Facilities are excellent, even with a dog wash station if that’s something for you!
Play areas are very good and entertained the children for a good while.
Highly recommend this place. Best time is later in the afternoon to miss the crowds.
Phil Sharp — Google review
Beautiful and lovely scenic forest walk, went with all 5 kids and our 19 week old cockapoo puppy. It was great to get out what ever the weather, great parking and lovely cafe which also provides dog ice cream and there is also on site toilets. There is a gruffalo trail which was great to see the kids working together to get to the end and collect their prize. Cant wait to go again soon!
Liza Brockwell — Google review
Nice forest walk, well maintained area. I find cafe a bit pricey but have nice picnic spots where you can have own food. So overall great day put place
Asma Ali — Google review
Beautiful views
Great wood 🪵 arts. Amazed with the forest
Definitely will be going again and explore more
Autumn 🍂 🥮 coulors
Jose Neves — Google review
The forest itself is a beautiful place with the opportunity to see deer amongst the wildlife. Plenty of trails of varying lengths and there is always a children's trail there (currently Zog).
The play parks are lovely and well kept.
The cafe is pretty expensive, but the food is good and carparking can be expensive too.
Rachel Crompton — Google review
Great location for the family. My daughter and I did the Gruffalo trail and she enjoyed it. Cafe had coffee and meals and the park run was enjoyed by our family
Alex Calvert — Google review
A fun family day out or fine dog walks to be enjoyed by all 🌲🌳🐿️ 🐕🦺
Simon Varney — Google review
Such an amazing place for a family day out. The cafe is a bit pricey but a nice treat. Lots of activities for the little ones, younger and older.
Daniella Nimcevic — Google review
It's a good place for a leg stretch with decent paths to follow, or go off track using the smaller paths through the wooded areas. Decent car park which has paid for spaces.
The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban is an impressive 11th Century Norman building with beautiful stained glass windows and a formidable tower. The grounds are home to the shrine of St Alban, England's first martyr, and there is ample opportunity for fun in the surrounding area with free guided tours.
Nice quiet town with a nice cathedral. the cathedral can be visited for free in 20 minutes. it's worth it if someone is interested in monuments and history. There is a parking lot and restaurants nearby where you can sit and drink a coffee or eat something, in the cathedral itself there are toilets and a cafe, as well as an information center
dawid kawa — Google review
Haven't been here for years! Walked round the town and then went to the abbey. We thought we'd be able to have lunch but something was happening and we couldn't so got a cake and a coffee instead. Cafe is lovely and to the side of the entrance (loos downstairs) after a drink we had a look round the cathedral itself. There was a school practising for a carol concert but we could still wander round. Enjoyed the visit. Great wall art and a lovely tomb. Looking at the rose window really makes you understand how big it is. We went at Christmas time, the Nativity scene wouldn't be there all year but was good to see. There's a shop in the foyer.
Anne Shepherd — Google review
A dream come true for me, to have the privilege to be able to actually visit this special house,. I was given the most amazing tour and the explanation to all my many questions explained so professionally and kindly. Being disabled I was amazed to be shown a special lift that the gentleman guide assisted me to use. This made my experience a very easy mobility transfer. Me sincere thank's to Neville my guide. Many thanks, Arnold.
Arnold Aarons — Google review
Free entry, although donations suggested or donation boxes in every little corner, there is also a tour - not sure how often, but on a Sunday it was twice during mid afternoon, but didn't have time to take part it - it was stated that it runs about 1hour. Did not know much about it beforehand, were visiting in neighbouring town, but didn't expected to find such a big church in a small village/town - well, its a cathedral*. Beautiful architecture and floors, decorations, few/some signs to explain what you're seeing. If in the area, think it is worth a visit, nearby is a large park and a pub in-between, if interested in a walk.
Evelin K — Google review
St Albans Cathedral is a remarkable gem that exudes centuries of history and architectural splendor. Stepping into this sacred space, I was immediately struck by the grandeur of its towering walls and intricate details. The peaceful ambiance enveloped me as I marveled at the stunning stained glass windows that bathed the interior in a kaleidoscope of colors. The serene beauty of the cathedral provided a moment of respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing me to reflect and find solace in its sacred surroundings. St Albans Cathedral is not just a place of worship, but a sanctuary of peace and inspiration that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit.
Ramachandran Subramanian — Google review
Lovely cathedral, very big and full of things to see and learn. The children and I really enjoyed spending some time in there. Bonus there was the band rehearsing and we had a free show!
Anna Armentano — Google review
A beautiful place to visit and learn historical stories from the past. Being there during a school day, I could observe how the pupils/ children are introduced to the historical past, through teaching methods that involve storytelling and small skits in which the pupils are actors in the scenes from the past. The place is loaded with a lot of history and hope. I also had a delicious hot chocolate at the cafe inside the location!
Andrada Nistor — Google review
I love the history and story of St Albans, particularly as it is named in honour of the first British martyr and saint. The St Albans cathedral is very impressive and I loved visiting it.
There are numerous rooms and areas of the cathedral to explore and appreciate. I noticed they have done well to be wheel chair friendly in each area that is usually accessed by steps.
There is a little Cafe if you're in need of a tank refill before exploring more. It was my first experience tasting a lemon drizzle cake, which looked like nothing special, but was absolutely divine!
Although we didn't attend one of the guided tours, I expect it would have been well worth it (but we had a toddler and newborn with us, so negated that ability).
Give yourself a good couple of hours to explore, appreciate, and enjoy.
Justine Evans — Google review
One of the oldest churches in Britain! A stunning place to spend quality time in St Albans.
There’s a cafe and a gift shop inside. It’s pretty marvellous to see how well kept this place is, kudos to the people who take care of it and donate for its upkeep.
The architecture is marvellous. There’s a stunning park nearby and a lake.
It’s close to city center so you can find tons of places to eat and hangout. Definitely recommend.
Dhanush Sirohi — Google review
Very impressive cathedral matched by the beautiful grounds outside.Charming staff inside giving helpful information .It is a place of worship which embraces you with open arms .The choral music enhanced our visit.
We were permitted to take our dog inside to our amazement. No entry fee but it is recommended to put a little donation towards the upkeep
I would highly recommend a visit.
Angelika Barclay — Google review
Simply love this Cathedral... came here 2 years ago and wanted to return again... beautiful high ceilings and because it is October, we saw and chatted to " the flower ladies ", who were preparing for the Harvest service at the weekend.... The flower displays were simply stunning... so beautiful and artistic.. We saw the beautiful wooden carvings of the choir stalls and the Bishops wooden chair.. beautiful piece of work... lovely gift shop, although a little bit expensive and cafe too...... The Cathedral is FREE to enter, but to keep up the finances, donations are welcome... could spend hours in here.... well worth a visit.
Lorrain Fidock — Google review
Such a beautiful church. I love the 'Bayeux' type tapestry of the beginnings of the building of the Cathedral over 100's of years. Great history! A very friendly and relaxed place. Very welcoming to visitors and local folk. And a super café with keen and helpful staff.
Susan Stuart — Google review
This cathedral has an unmatched history. The visitors are received in a nicely designed welcome centre. Entrance is free although donations are encouraged. There is so much to see, one should not rush. There are a few signs only to explain various features, some more would be great for those who are unable to join one of the guided tours. Everything from the huge rooms to the small details are worth studying.
T Hartberg — Google review
One of the best churches I have ever visited in the UK. Lots of original wall paintings and carvings from the middle ages. No admission fee, donation is welcome. Guides are on site, they are very helpful and prepared. Do not forget to find the mask wearing COVID-time, stone statue carving on one of the shrines.
T Sultis — Google review
The Cathedral is well presented with access to most of the building,with very informative comments at relevant areas. Great way to see historical sites free admission but do ask for donations which I feel is more than fair.
Jeremy Moore — Google review
Great cathedral in the centre of this wonderful city, there are guides that take you on a tour roughly an hour in length.
Check times of the tours with the help desk manned by friendly staff.
Great sounding organ from 1962 that was recently refurbished.
They have concerts in the cathedral on various dates during the year, please check St Albans Cathedral website.
The usual services during the week and weekends taking place in the mornings, midday and early evening.
Great cafe serving lunch, cakes and tea or coffee, and a wonderful shop for gifts or to treat yourself.
I adore this Cathedral and always go there whenever I am in St Albans.
Please visit this wonderful Cathedral and support it by giving some of your loose change or donate whatever amount with a contactless card.
Light a candle or write a message on a card and post it on the board, maybe it will be read out at a service.
Go to a service to experience the spiritual wellbeing and sing a few songs with the congregation.
Nigel Oddy — Google review
A very lovely cathedral which mesmerising stained glass windows, skyscraper high ceilings and detailed carvings. Lots of useful information boards scattered around which help you to learn more about this grand cathedral. Lots of choices in the gist shop and a nice looking cafe. I was lucky enough to enter when their choir were singing and they sounded marvelous. I would go there again and you should to.
Carrot Feet — Google review
A lovely place to visit. An extraordinary building with a 1000 years history. We even witnessed a coral concert. Beautiful architecture, interactive activities, panels explaining the history, loads of volunteers to help and tours available for free, donations welcome. At the end of visit you can have a lovely meal in the church caffe looking at the park nearby. A great experience.
Tatiana Rosoga — Google review
St. Albans is a beautiful cathedral with long history, that is worth a 20-30 minute wander through. There are informative signs throughout showing key highlights of the cathedral, such as the medieval mosaics, doors, and ceilings, as well as a timeline of key events just before the entrance. It is free to visit, though donations are appreciated.
Facility-wise, they have a very nice cafe, clean toilets, and a gift shop.
Becky T — Google review
Visited St Albans Cathedral on Bank Holiday Easter Monday, what a beautiful place it is. You are free to walk around the Cathedral and grounds, there is no charge (although donations are encouraged understandably). Even if you are not religious, to be in this space is incredibly moving, the architecture and detail are astounding. Highly recommended.
Andy Rosiak — Google review
Really enjoyed our visit, albeit short, here. Wonderful architecture and decor.
Very welcoming staff in the entrance shop & café.
There is no charge to visit, but they do suggest a donation.
We visited on the day Hertfordshire University graduation ceremonies were in full swing, so the place was heaving with everyone in their finery - it added to the atmosphere rather than spoil the occasion, even if some slight restrictions were , necessarily, in place for a period.
The website has a virtual to check out before you go.
Graham Hall — Google review
Beautiful cathedral with historic background extremely well presented. Definitely worth visiting when in St Albans. Probably the highlight of the visit to the town. Strongly recommend.
Luis Alves de Lima — Google review
Amazing, amazing, amazing. I could have stayed at the cathedral for hours. It’s beautiful, it has history, and it’s a must-see (IMHO). There was a tour group we tagged along with and the tour guide ended up giving us a quick recap of the first half. We appreciated that!
Michelle Orozco — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. Tranquil place to walk around with lots of information to read if you don’t have a guide book. Well worth a visit.
Karen Ballantine — Google review
Firstly, I have to thank Laurie, our guide for bringing this Holy place to life, he was very knowledgeable and personable. I loved the way that the wall murals were illuminated to show what they (probably) looked like. Beautiful altar screen and ceilings. Well worth a visit.
Dr Wat — Google review
Can this place get a lesser review. One of the best places to visit in UK with lots to do. Consider for a day trip out of london
Lots of parking option although paid but not too expensive. Can pay by app, card or cash.
Toilets readily available
Accessible
Walk through the park and enjoy nature.
Cathedral itself was the crown jewel- The main altar- you actually need to sit down and take it all in. I won’t post any pictures as I don’t feel they would do justice to the beauty of the place.
The peace despite the footfall is astounding . Free guided tours with volunteers almost every hour . Delve into the history and marvel at the architecture. Lovely cafe for some cake and tea.
Souvenir shop with some notebooks for the little ones.
And like the most beautiful things in life, it’s free!
Sinatra Ferrao — Google review
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Cassiobury Park is a vast expanse of land covering 190 acres, comprising open grasslands and woodlands. It is the largest and most enjoyable park in Watford, offering sports facilities, kids' attractions, and a nature reserve. Visitors can feed ducks in the lake which is clean and beautiful. The park's café serves delicious breakfasts. A pleasant walking track along the river adds to its charm as an indispensable place for weekends.
Watford's largest and most enjoyable park. You can always come across an event there. There is a pleasant park area for children. There is a nice walking track by the river and it relaxes you a lot. Indispensable place for weekends.
asli bugakaptan — Google review
Was looking for a place to kill time my toddler son in Watford. Noticed this large park on Google maps, and tested. Was nicely surprised, it turned to be on of top UK parks by voting. It is really good, spacious, very green, has a wetlands reserve, rich playground, green area, walking paths, open air gym, fountains and shallow pools! Kids really have massive fun here. There public toilets, cafes and tap water stand. Everything is quite new, not much wear and tear. Enjoyed lock operations to move a boat upstream. Great experience! Parking is super busy there, arrive early, or choose a underground station nearby. More or less people start to leave only at 5 pm. It is a full day family time.
Ismayil J — Google review
It’s surprised me every time.
With every time new functions and activities which played by the people.
Best place for peace. Add to more for photography as well.
Picnic enjoyment, even swimming pool for children.
Some places specially for couples.
In the last, Stress buster garden.
parth patel — Google review
Fantastic place for your healthy walk.
Either alone or with your friends and at the end, get together at the coffee shop for a chat.
Robson Lopes — Google review
There's something for everyone in this park. There's parking in the park, but we parked at the station, which was really nominal for a whole day of parking on the weekend. Eating places are good and in the summer would be a good picnic spot.
Babita Singh — Google review
Such a big park awesome miniature Train
Multiple Kids play area ... small waterfalls
Nice place for all leisure activities...
Good spot for running fishing and jogging.
had a great time out...👍💐😁💥🌿✨
Rajesh Kumar — Google review
Came here for a walk and haven't been here for quite some time but it was really good. The parking is free for two hours. There is a splash park and playground for the children and a wonderful cafeteria for everyone. It was a really hot day but the walk through the woods and by the canal was really nice. Sorry I thought it inappropriate to take pictures of the splash park and playground as there were children present.
Philip Fraylich — Google review
Absolutely love the walks in cassiobury park, walked here often during the spring and summer and occasionally in the autumn. Went on long and short walks, great for walking different routes deep into the woods and see all different kinds of nature trees and flowers. Would recommend here for a peaceful walk!
Catlis2102 — Google review
The park has a massive woodlands area and can take up to 2 hours to finish. Would recommend.
Yaseen Alam — Google review
Magnificent park, it really is a big park with some very old trees. Full of greenery and awesome vibe, can also go by car.
Ajay Kumar Chauhan — Google review
Lovely Place! I spent my whole day there till sunset. We can feed the ducks. Lake is so beautiful and clean. It was a lovely experience. Cafe is so good and the breakfast was so delicious. After spending time there, we walked to the Watford Town centre. Must visit it too. It is also an amazing place with yummy food.
charitha gv — Google review
This is my number one park for a day out with kids on a hot summer day! Splash pools are so much fun and it's so well organised! There are parasols and benches, even changing rooms. And best of all entry is free! The park is massive! Plenty of space for everyone and a lot of picnic tables. Mini rail for £2.50/pp is also a great addition 👍Big playground with a bouncy castle and trampoline for an extra charge. This place is also great for walks as it's a nature reserve. Kids loved splashing in a river too. Definitely coming back.
Kasia Oslizlok — Google review
Amazing natural park, very well maintained with plenty of things to do for kids and families. Two hours of free parking available which is very convenient for walk or running in the park. There is a newly refurbished cafe and fountain play area for kids. Park have multiple walking tracks which leads to Rickmansworth or Hemel Hampstead, also the walk around the canal is amazing. Park is huge of 160 acres, it’s a must visit place if you are around Watford area, highly recommended.
Nadeem Akhtar — Google review
Lovely large park. But the toilets need cleaning more often. Very smelly and some blocked. Cafe nice, but very small. You can park for free for 2 hours, but make sure you still get a ticket from the machine.
Stephanie McAllister — Google review
Amazing place to hangout when you want to let go and free your mind. Best option is to cycle around the lake!
Abi Kamal — Google review
It is an enormous park. Amazing facilities which have been maintained very well. They have a huge play area with a bouncy castle and bungee jump trampoline. The bouncy castle and trampoline closes in the evenings. The water park is quite big with a small pool and seating along the perimeter. There is a weir and a lock for boats. There is a miniature railway as well. There are even small fish in the stream that runs through the park. Parking is free after 6pm.
Lloyd Dias — Google review
A tranquil escape amidst the hustle, Warford Cassiobury Park offers a slice of serenity with its lush greenery, vibrant wildlife, and scenic walking paths, making it a perfect spot for a peaceful day out in nature.
Alin Morosanu — Google review
Wonderful experience overall.. canal walk is awesome 😎.. tree climbing too.. best park to spend time with family, friends and especially for the kids.. kids can enjoy a lot with the children's play area.. enjoyed the Watford miniature train ride🚂🚂.. you can take the ride with your pets too 🐕🦮.. can play cricket 🏏.. visit golf training areas..🏌️water fall in there.. overall it was amazing experience..
Beniyel Jabakumar — Google review
Great place to take the kids on a warm-hot day. Great facilities to change with private cubicles. On-site cafe has a variety of hot and cold drinks, food and all important ice cream. Not cheap so you can bring your own and enjoy eating in the wet area on the benches.
The entrance and exits are unmanned and not self closing so you need to watch your kids all the time before they disappear out of sight.
Buggy friendly and accessible - water is not too deep in the splash park and plenty of space for kids to run around and even play with water guns!
Lots of fun.
Outside the splash park there is a pretty well equipped playground with usually equipment plus also a zip wire.
Car park is busy on warm days so parking might be tricky to find but car park can hold around 200 cars. First 2 hours free but make sure you still register with RingGo for the free 2 hours so you can add more hours later. Lots of cars assuming free parking doesn’t need registering and getting PCN/tickets! :-/
Nazish Bana — Google review
Cassiobury Park is a haven of natural beauty in Watford. The sight of the canal and captivating seniority views instantly transport visitors to a realm of peace. This park is not just pet-friendly; it's a paradise for dogs, where they can play freely, tails wagging with joy. Families and friends find solace in its well-maintained pathways, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. The park's open spaces are alive with the laughter of children and the soothing whispers of the wind, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings. Every visit to Cassiobury Park feels like a chapter in a cherished story, where memories are woven into the fabric of nature. From vibrant wildflowers to the golden glow of sunset, every moment spent here is a testament to the harmonious relationship between humans and the environment. Cassiobury Park isn't just a destination; it's an experience that lingers in the hearts of all who visit, making it a must-see gem in Watford. 🏞️
Akash kumar — Google review
Overall, Cassiobury Park seems like a great place to relax, enjoy nature, and have fun with family or friends.
The Sculpture Park is an outdoor exhibit located in Farnham that offers a unique blend of art and nature. It spans across 10 acres of arboretum and features over 650 sculptures, with meandering footpaths leading visitors through the picturesque wildlife water garden. The exhibits are arranged into four coloured trails, which wind around trees and lakes for approximately 2/3km.
A great selection of different sculptures are placed around the place as you wind through the pretty walkways. All incorporated into the trees and vegetation it feels very magical. You cross over water and bridges and there is so much to look at. Some of the sculptures are available to buy if that's your kind of thing. The staff are very friendly and informative. There is no café available which I was surprised at but you are allowed your own food and drinks and there are plenty of shelters and benches to sit down and relax.
Karl Venus — Google review
An interesting place to visit for sure, some of the sculptures are very good and some not so great, but overall it’s an interesting experience which I would recommend. The walkway meanders round a route for around 2/3km and it took us about 2 hours to walk it.
No coffee or food is available, so you’d need to bring your own.
Michael M — Google review
A wonderful place packed full of art. You could definitely spend half a day here. We had a push chair and asked for the accessible route and we were sent on the yellow one which turned out not to be accessible however we managed to lift the pram and transverse our way up and down the steps and windy paths much to our amusement! We did then find the green accessible route and very much enjoyed viewing the large array of sculptures on offer. You are welcome to park at the pub and nip out to it for lunch and come back. We ended our trip at the pub with a lovely cider and a g&t! Worth a visit ,only reason it's not 5 starts is we felt it was slightly more expensive than we felt it was worth as we couldn't access the blue or red trail.
Sophielyse — Google review
Fantastic place to look around. All in woodland. Some small hills and steps to negotiate. Good value for money and a great day out.
Simon Freemantle — Google review
Somewhere had wanted to visit for a while and in the main enjoyed the visit, took nearly 3 hours to get round. Reception staff very friendly and information provided very helpful. If I had any criticism it would be less is more. So many sculptures felt bit busy. Few places to stop for own snack/drink but tbf that probably comes with its own issues. Sculptures bit out of my price range but lovely day out and created discussion on art and its subjectivity.
Grace Simmonds — Google review
A fantastic find! I was in the area visiting for just one day and it was suggested that we go here. I am glad we did. The park is full of sculptures with huge variety. The routes through the outdoor 'gallery' are well thought out and would be a great walk through the woods and around the lakes, even without the sculptures. I would definitely go back and would recommend to anyone in the area who is lost for somewhere to visit for a few hours
stephen danbury — Google review
Had a lovely day out, spent about 5 hours out which included a coffee break at pub across the road. No cafe on site but no problem, they have toilets. Staff was polite and informative. Absolutely hundreds of sculptures to see and the trail was quite easy to follow.
Brenda — Google review
Gentle 2 and a bit hour walk, viewing literally hundreds of different sculptures in a pleasant woodland setting. Definitely worth a visit. Dog friendly but mostly need to book in advance.
Adam Saunders — Google review
I didn't know what to expect prior to arrival and while sculptures are not my thing I really enjoyed myself here. There are so many incredible works of art to look at that my 2 and half hours visit didn't do it justice. This must be one of the best collections of sculptures available and rather than being in a dull museum are located in a wonderful location. I'll hopefully return soon. Highly recommended!!
Will Thompson — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place, the staff are so friendly and helpful there is you need them. The park itself is like walking into a fairytale forest with waterfalls and beautiful sculptures everywhere you look. So much to see and a beautiful picnic area halfway round to sit and eat in peace and quiet. You can take dogs here on a short lead and it's nearly all in the shade so perfect for a hot day. Each sculpture has a QR code so if you want.more information or to buy its all there for you to find. There's something for everyone.
Blagga D — Google review
Visited many times over the years, staff are lovely and it’s so magical and peaceful here. Was raining when we visited but there tree cover means it’s still a good rainy day activity and means it’s quieter than usual. Wear good walking shoes when visiting 😁
Aria Carvalho — Google review
Very nice place for a day out, Need to be dry day as the place is in the middle of a forest. Need a lit a bit rearranged the arrow with itinerary, because is confusing. All together lot's to wiew and also you can by some sculpture. Is definitely a YES, Need to be seen.
Florinel Solomon — Google review
Our trip to the park this week was a little soggy, but enjoyable. If you've not been then make sure you add this to your list.
With over 300 sculptures, there is alot to see and take in. It's a great couple of hours of wandering around, and you can pop to the Bel and Dragon over the road after.
It costs £15 to enter (£10 for concessions), parking is free and there are toilets and WiFi on site.
This was our second visit, and it didn't disappoint
Emily Wilkinson — Google review
Really lovely huge sculpture park with 800+ peices to see. Some parts independently accessible for powered wheelchair users - lots of steep, uneven ground, tree roots ect, many steps without railings.
Incredibly lovely welcoming staff. Would be lovely if all the benches you are allowed to sit on were more obvious- everything is so beautiful & hand made its had to tell! Toilet is accessible but might need to have storage tower moved for side transfering. Will definetly be returning.
Elizabeth White — Google review
Wonderful place. As you wander through the beautiful grounds you come across a very wide variety of sculptures. Plus they allow dogs!
Grantly Lynch — Google review
A brilliant escape to immerse in art and nature. Don’t miss the amazing interactive art of the mineshaft… absolute giggle. This is my first visit… I will come again, bring friends and spread the word.
Any time here is blissful. Thank you to Eddie Powell for curating such a magical experience.
I’m not sure it’s especially easy for wheelchair users.
Gd 12345 — Google review
Great place, spent half a day here and still haven’t seen every statue properly as we had to hurry up when it was getting dark. Absolutely worth a visit!
Sharonja — Google review
The camera does not do it justice! A place where nature meets art and magic is born. Every twist and turn, nook and cranny, ground to tree top was covered with masterpieces. Upon arrival there was ample parking (all ground level) and noticeably a pub opposite in case you wanted some grub. For £15 per person and a trail that takes 1.5-3hours with no time limit or even grievance againat leaving the grounds and coming back again this sculpture park is a truly hidden gem. Once stepping past the entrance gate you feel like you've fallen into Wonderland or better yet the secret garden!
My only reason for not 5* is that I believe they should invest in a horsebox at reception that provides hot/cold drinks.
All routes are labelled and are not to physically demanding but I would take pause if you are in a wheelchair because as much as it is lovely, not all of it is fully accessible due to the acres of land they have. However, anyone with walking aids and canes can find themselves going along at their own pace. There are plenty of benches for rest at lots of intervals as well.
A truly hidden gem that emulates the wonder of the secret garden and highlights the beauty of sculptures.
Hope Mcguire — Google review
A brilliant day out in a beautiful location. The sculptures are stunning amongst the gorgeous Surrey woodlands, so much to see! Enjoyed every step of the coloured trails you can follow.
Wembledon Stadium, also known as Wembley Stadium, is a football stadium located in the London Borough of Brent, England. The all-seater stadium is able to hold up to 90,000 spectators and was officially opened on April 3rd 2007 by Prince Charles. The stadium was designed by American architectural firm Populous and has been host to many major football matches including FA Cup Final and international matches.
Going to Wembley was amazing, definitely a 5 star atmosphere. Went to watch the 3 lions against Switzerland in an international friendly. Gaining entrance into the stadium 🏟 was straightforward, sufficient instructions and guides on how to locate the current entrance and your seating area. Exiting the stadium was well organized, good crowd control measures were in place for this game.
Uchechukwu Nduka — Google review
Very well organized. Plenty of places for food and drinks. Excellent that they have water refill.
Security wasn't particularly through...
Exiting the stadium to the tube was obviously very busy, but very well organized. Lots of staff on hand to ask for directions and they were helpful and polite.
Emily — Google review
Beautiful stadium! Had seats in the 200 level. The seats were easy to access and exit the stadium. Enjoyed Def Leppard concert. Perfect venue. I loved the synchronization of the stage lighting with the stadium lighting. First class venue.
Mark — Google review
Great venue. Saw Harry styles so the wait back from the concert was extremely long but apart from that it’s a great arena with great views no matter where you are. Also there is a variety of food stall inside but they are rather expensive
Wayne Owen — Google review
Had a fantastic day at the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final two weeks ago. From Wembley Park Station, the view of Wembley Way and the stadium is very impressive. Entry into the stadium was straightforward. All the public concourses were well signposted and clean with lots of stewards to assist. Escalators take you up to the upper levels. There are lots of bars, food outlets and toilets. The food was good quality but at London prices. We had a great view from our seats. The stands were all clean and tidy to begin with (before the food and drink came in!)
Only complaint was the PA system wasn't very clear, but I suppose that's garden to get right.
A national stadium to be proud of and a truly great experience I won't forget, especially as our team won!
Jean Phillips — Google review
Wembley Stadium, with its grand architecture and cutting-edge amenities, offers an unparalleled experience for sports and entertainment enthusiasts. The venue's rich history of hosting historic events and legendary performances contributes to its allure. The state-of-the-art facilities stand out, providing visitors with a top-notch experience.
Pedro Henrique Bilhalva Fogaça — Google review
Incredible stadium and tour! Wembley is more than just a modern stadium, there are many other facilities inside such as restaurants and it is also surrounded by Wembley Park (more restaurants and stores). The tour was worthwhile as I saw players locker rooms, VIP boxes and many autographed and historical pictures. Highly recommended!
Tristan Govender — Google review
Went to watch England Brazil in a private box. Game wasn’t the best but the stadium was outrageous. The views going through club Wembley were beautiful and would highly recommend going. Heaven for any football fan and the service was 5 stars.
Tj Jordan — Google review
Absolutely brilliant stadium! Awesome experience! Really easy to get there, plenty of instructions outside. Really good entertainment and food at the stadium. Abundance of security and very helpful aswell. Scanning yourself into turnstile was as easy as it gets. Once your inside the stadium, there are escalators and stairs to your specific stands. Lots of stewards on hand to help and very friendly. Inside the stadium is a beautiful view. The sound system is great and precise. Two screen inside the stadium for replays. Plenty of fireworks and light shows with entertainment. Overall the build up is awesome. It's my second time and it was as good as it was the first time!
Zeriab Khalid — Google review
Attending the playoff final at Wembley Stadium was a great experience! The facilities are amazing, and our lower-tier seats offered a fantastic view of the pitch. There were plenty of food and drink outlets, . The atmosphere was electric, I highly recommend Wembley Stadium for an unforgettable sports event!
Craig Garrity — Google review
Amazing atmosphere, very helpful staff. Plenty of food vendors once inside but obviously quite expensive. Personally, I wasn't impressed with the sound quality as a music venue. The stadium is obviously designed to echo the voices of football fans to make them louder, but as a result, there is a lot of echo when sat in the terrace at a music concert. I dare say the sound was much better for standing tickets though.
Ben Armstrong — Google review
The access is great, plenty of food and drinks choices, clean toilet and an overall feeling of security. We've seen the Weeknd which was absolutely great, however, do not buy tickets on the top rows, we could barely understand a word.
Stefan Paul — Google review
Dont bring larger than A4 size, they will ask you to drop them off to a hotel where there a charge to hold your bags.
Stadium itself is good.
Food is expensive, expect to pay £13 for 3 chicken strip and small amount fries.
manoj suppal — Google review
Wow, amazing stadium, I am impressed! We were on a guided tour around 1.5h- 2 h and our guide was very good. The stadium is huge and beautiful. The staff was very nice and polite.
We stayed at Ibis Wembley London which is only 10 minutes walk .
The atmosphere was incredible, 87,000 people of total cal be at the stadium. Have in mind that food and water are very expensive!
Maria Rangelova — Google review
First time here. So, very modern and clean stadium. No queues getting in even though there were 71,600 at the game. Everything was well signposted and made it easy to our seat. You are allowed an A4 size bag but no drinks or food allowed. Staff were very helpful. It made it better for the girls as England won 3-2. Exiting the stadium again was very easy. It only took a few minutes and was only in a crowd for 2 minutes once outside them stadium. Overall, a great experience. My daughter said she loved the atmosphere and as a football fanatic "this is the best day of my life". One small downside and no fault of the stadium. If you're thinking of using public car parks be very aware. The prices are extortionate £100 for the match. See my attached images. Absolutely disgusting. Nice one local council. We were lucky as we used our hotel car park around the corner.
Squeeels Beals — Google review
We booked a tour for today and really enjoyed the experience. Our tour guide Nelson was friendly, funny and very informative, doing a great job of presenting the stadium information. Loved all the different events, displays and photos over the stadium. For £65 it was money well spent for a family of 4. The only down side for us was we couldn't purchase a book on the stadium like other attractions do. But would still highly recommend the tour.
Kristy Swift — Google review
The tour lasted 1 hou.45min and was never boring. We had a lovely, energetic lady who guided us around the stadium with lots of artefacts from the old stadium inside. You get to sit in the changing rooms, the royal box, the press room, and he royal hospitality room. You also walk the walk of champions from the pitch side up to the royal box. I didn't include any pictures of the inside, just the exterior, so not give away anything. We'll worth the money. I recommend staying in London the night before and booking the tour for around 11am the next day.
Adam Saint — Google review
Pride of English football. Home to the England team. A magnificent stadium. Very well organized. Starting from the arrival at the Wembley Park station, the walk up to the stadium, reaching at the gates to enter your seats were assisted by very well trained stewards. They were very efficient and friendly. Once inside the stadium the atmosphere was just breathtaking. The seats were very comfortable and there was plenty of leg room. The toilets and food stalls were at every entrance. The choice for food and beverage was excellent. The entire experience was just amazing. The return trip was a little longer as the entire crowd left at the same time but the staff managed the departure very well with strict discipline.
Dwight Altaf Ally — Google review
Great stadium and clean
Plenty of variety of good and drinks.
Stewards very proactive and organised
Sadly several double and triple bookings so lots of fuss trying to get people seated so became quite disruptive at beginning.
Toilets had toilet roll bonus but were pretty grim and unchecked even at quite times following first half.
Very strict security measures so make sure you read up if visiting.
Always felt safe as a single mum of two.
Emma Sharp — Google review
It's Wembley stadium! It's huge, it's iconic. I have only visited it twice, once for Adele and more recently for Ed Sheeran. Both were fantastic performances, the stages was extraordinary. The was sound excellent, if you are seating up top you have to be careful of your footing as oh boy! It is really high. Not for anyone who isn't keen on heights.
I dropped a star as thought food and drink was on the limited side and very expensive for standard beer. There wasn't enough vegetarian choices. I wish seating had somewhere to place you cups, bits and bobs rather than on the floor. If you are little higher up I would take a jacket on a colder day.
Otherwise all in all a great evening out and I am well chuffed with my pictures.
Amita_atimA — Google review
“Visiting Wembley Stadium was an awe-inspiring experience that left me in absolute amazement. From the moment I set foot inside this iconic venue, I was captivated by its grandeur and the rich history it holds.
The sheer size and scale of Wembley Stadium are breathtaking. The state-of-the-art facilities, combined with its impressive architectural design, create an atmosphere that exudes excitement and anticipation. Walking through the stadium’s corridors and seating areas, I could feel the echoes of past sporting events and legendary performances that have taken place within its walls.
The stadium offers a glimpse into the heart of British sporting heritage. The interactive exhibits and displays allowed me to delve into the stadium’s storied past, learning about its construction, memorable matches, and the iconic moments that have shaped its legacy. It was a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the significance of this sporting icon.
Attending an event at Wembley Stadium is an experience like no other. The electrifying atmosphere, fueled by passionate fans, creates an energy that is truly contagious. Whether it’s a football match, a concert, or any other spectacle, the stadium’s world-class facilities and excellent seating arrangements ensure a fantastic view and a memorable experience for all attendees.
The staff at Wembley Stadium were courteous and helpful, always ready to assist and guide visitors throughout their visit. Their knowledge and dedication to providing a top-notch experience added to the overall enjoyment of the visit.
Additionally, Wembley Stadium’s location offers convenient access to other attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it a hub for an unforgettable day out.
In summary, a visit to Wembley Stadium is an absolute must for sports enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone seeking an unforgettable experience. Its grandeur, historical significance, and vibrant atmosphere make it a true gem in the world of sports and entertainment. Whether you’re attending an event or exploring the stadium’s exhibits, Wembley Stadium promises a truly amazing and memorable experience.”
I hope you find this review helpful and that it captures the essence of your visit to Wembley Stadium!
rohit bamane — Google review
I have been to Wembley Stadium only twice - once to see the music group Muse some time in the early 2000s and again, more recently, to see the women's FA cup final. Had Man U won that match, the stadium might have qualified for all five stars.
On both visits, I was impressed by the ease of getting into and out of the stadium. After the concert, there was very little waiting involved. After the cup final I waited for around an hour, but it seemed very reasonable considering the numbers involved.
The stadium is well equipped with toilets and outlets selling refreshments and merchandise. On my first visit, I thought the latter were overpriced and the choice limited (burgers - nowt else) . It seemed better this time, but I guess my expectations were lower. Toilet wise, though, I didn't see any queues for the ladies, even at half time!
I don't really recommend the place for watching concerts, but I'm a bit of an old punk rocker and I like to feel involved in these things. If you're happy to sit and listen, it's fine. Don't expect to see the musicians' faces though. For a football match, the distance from the action is compensated for by the atmosphere and the fact that the event itself is quite big. If you need to go somewhere with 70,000 others, Wembley's as good as it gets.
martin corey — Google review
Excellent night at the football again. There to see England / Australia, for an international friendly.
Amazing stadium. Brilliant facilities inside and out. The walk up to Wembley always I find jaw dropping all the beautiful big apartment flats. What an area. With plenty of good local bars pregame to visit.
Stuarty Boy — Google review
For one of our children's birthdays we went to Wembley Stadium for a tour. I haven't been since the stadium was rebuilt so it was really good to see the transformation!.
We started in a small museum area where they had the crossbar from 1966 and lots of over interesting things to see. We then went up to have photos with the FA Cup and some green screen photos. We then went to meet our tour guide Jonah who was great throughout. We went out onto the stadium to scream "hello wembley" which was fun.
We also toured through the Royal box, the Royal suite which you can hire for a measly £30000 🤣, we went through the old and new changing rooms which had lots of match worn boots, shirts and gloves of various players from The 3 lions and the amazing lionesses. We walked through the players tunnel and out on to the managers and sub bench area which the kids loved.
The tour then took us to the press room where the kids could sit in the mangers/captains/man of match chairs and pretend to be grilled by the press. Jonah said the press office is much busier when the game has been lost which was interesting. We went through the music section of the tour which showed all the massive concerts held at the stadium right back to the amazing Live Aid.
All in all, very interesting, very good fun, great memories for the kids and us adults.
Jonah was amazing throughout, very knowledgeable and very funny.
Recommend to anyone even if you don't like football. 👌🏼👍🏼⚽️
Steven Ham — Google review
Incredible experience. The tour was great with lots of information. Just being in the stadium and imaging the atmosphere with all the people in it....Breathtaking!!! If your ever in England I would recommend going.
Simon Templar — Google review
First time I went here. Went to watch Italy vs. England.
Awesome stadium. Que to get in wasn't too bad. The gradient and incline in the stadium is quite steep. Higher stands will give you vertigo or make you feel like you are falling forward.
Tubes and trains were absolutely packed.
Make sure you booked tables in advance if you're looking to eat somewhere. Loads of places to eat bit the ques are crazy.
Great experience, but not looking to go through that again. Way too busy and crowded.
Imino1Donmega — Google review
Excellent experience, great tour guide (Chris).
He made sure to take care of all guests and ensure they have a comfortable experience of they have difficulty waking up stairs there is always a lift option.
Asking every one to line up and walk out the tunnel did increase the experience, shouting and hearing the echo of the stadium.
Also interesting facts of the stadium.
Definitely recommended, much better treatment compared to famous football clubstadium tour.
Charles Chan — Google review
Staff are helpful, stadium is fantastic a huge improvement on the old Wembley. Food and drink expensive as you would expect. The attendance was ~42000 but still a good atmosphere. All in all a good day out.
James O'Connell — Google review
The teams playing weren't big name EPL teams but the atmosphere was still electric. It's actually a great venue with lots of stewards, security and customer service personnel.
Plenty of food and drink booths serving a plethora of options.
I was using crutches thanks to an injury. It was definitely harder accessing some places but not impossible.
Ngatho Kamande — Google review
Very impressive tour. Our group was around 40 people, including tourist from around the world. Tour guide was informative, funny and tried to engage with everyone. Tour gets you to see the pitch from several angles, the changing rooms, interview and press conference areas and the "tunnel". Suitable for the young to old, even those who are not football fans.
Alan Clarke — Google review
Visited Wembley during England vs Brazil game. The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. It was my first time at Wembley and I enjoyed it. I can just recommend you arrive on time as queues may be longer. In short, the stadium is stunning. It's one of the best places I've visited
Yohana Swedi — Google review
Having visited the old Wembley Stadium years ago this is understandably a huge step up. The great thing is that there are now plenty of facilities around and within the stadium. First rate organisation on the ticketing access and way in and very clear instructions on where to go. Thoroughly enjoyable visit.
The magnificent RHS Garden Wisley is a truly stunning garden with an array of plants and trees from around the world. The garden spans over 240 acres and offers something for everyone, including a glasshouse with three climatic zones, a learning space and a Growing Lab. There's also plenty of gardens for younger visitors to enjoy, such as the lavender hill, orchard and the Bonsai Walk.
Really lovely gardens and our 2 year old is a huge fan of the kids park. There's sand, things to climb and a slide, plus loads more.
There are lots of nice areas to sit for a coffee, including the new Hilltop area, which has been really well done.
Olly Percival — Google review
Huge garden with lots to see and something for everyone. Access is reasonable for those of limited mobility. There are plenty of restaurants and eateries to choose from and I was pleased to find lots of seating around the grounds for a quick rest during our walk. Well worth visiting again and again throughout the year to see the ever changing planting. Simply brilliant.
Richard Bennett — Google review
Beautiful place to visit, some really interesting plants in the glasshouse too! It was quite busy (to be expected on a Saturday!) but it didn't dampen the experience at all. The staff were super friendly and lovely. They make a great cup of coffee too! Will definitely be back! :)
Ky ?Kye? Boot — Google review
As expected, breathtakingly beautiful. Haven't been for a few years, so I really appreciated the improvements to the entrance and the new trial Gardens and Lake (where the trial gardens used to be). Even though the Gardens were very full, I was able to be on my own, even getting lost. It is so good to see families, diverse groups, and all ages. A truely magnificent place.
Ian Revell — Google review
I love visiting this garden. It's huge and there's so much to see and admire. Every season brings something new. This April we saw the pink blossoms and the millions of colourful tulips that were dotted all over the garden. The summer is very colourful with magnificent flowers of all varieties. The winter garden is just as amazing. It also has lovely restaurants and one is near the vegetable garden. You get to sit among the herbs, figs and the chillies with the bees buzzing around you. You can take long walks by the river or just laze around on the grass grounding yourself. You will not be disappointed. It caters for everybody.
Beebee Giddings (Precious) — Google review
A place that showcases seasonal beauty all year round!
This is my go to day out if I want to walk and grab a coffee with my young Son.
Parking is easy and the gardens and eateries are accessible for prams.
Our favourite spot is the Pinetum and then up to the glasshouse or the Hilltop for a coffee and some food.
When my son is older, I'm sure he will love the wooden play area, it has a great sand pit.
It is a joy all year round and the team work very hard to showcase nature and the seasonal flowers and plants.
The shop is beautiful too and great for purchasing gifts.
Well worth the membership
Charlotte Geen — Google review
We popped in this afternoon for a wander before going to RHS Glow in the evening. Parking was very easy and will fit all sizes vehicles. The highlights were the alpine gardens, stunning at this time of year and our very warm welcome from Christopher. He truly made us feel at home and special at the same time.
The Glow itself was spectacular although for those with sensory issues regarding bright lights, there are still some great places to view from. I highly recommend watching the lake installation from the bottom level of water lily pavilion (opposite the house, down after the slope) as you pass all the bright blue lights on the slope.
Can't wait to come again in spring and see the new buds.
Ruth Robinson — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, we spent over 6 hours walking around. Gardens were immaculate and there were some great talks.Tropical green house had some beautiful and unusual plants. Lots of areas to sit and picnic. Also saw a kingfisher which was not on our bingo cards for the day! Will be coming back for sure.
Darryl Brown — Google review
This place is lovely, a great day out. So much to see. And they have few areas where you can stop to have food and drink. Highly recommended. Perhaps Spring and summer time is the best time to visit to see all.flowers and different colours.
Fatima A — Google review
Amazing place to visit. You'll need more than just one day, bus it's more than worthy it, believe me. It's lovely specially during Spring, when almost everything is blossom; or when Autumn starts - you'll see those red/orange/yellow and all those different tones of green.
There's swing benches towards the river, where you can have nice meals, plus many picnic tables across the park.
Don't forget to visit the Greenhouse (please check the timetable before going). And the small, but very informative and with interactive activities for the children to learn more about how to keep taking care of our planet.
Check their website for more
Joana Santos Silva — Google review
Definitely need a few trips to see it all - incredibly busy car park, but the gardens were not too busy. Unfortunately the cafe was, so maybe a picnic would be a better idea. Gardens are widespread, so consider accessibility requirements if need be.
Kerry Chapman — Google review
Really spectacular place; I think quite comparable to Kew Gardens. Obviously a lot of money has been poured into the place, but it was money well spent. It is a victim of its own success, in that it has several huge car parks, which often fill up. Several refreshment areas. A striking horse sculpture. Beautiful flower displays, which, obviously, change with the seasons. A giant glasshouse; several waterfalls; several lakes. I recommend this place for a day out.
Rootin Tootin — Google review
Great place to visit and to walk round to enjoy the nice gardens and green houses. Lots of variety of trees, plants and flowers. Always lots to see and often lots of different things to look at each time you go. The shop and cafes are good too with a wide selection of items. It's a large area to explore, it's best to go on a number of visits to be able to see it all. If you have a membership, you can bring a friend for free.
Barry Chappell — Google review
First time visit after years of waiting, absolutely the best garden we've visited. The best RHS garden by far and all the staff are lovely. Huge selection to see and do. Nice selection of cafés serving different types of food & not just classic café grub.
Would 100% recommend a visit but give a whole day to walk round, even if you don't like to stand and investigate, it'll take you a whole day to explore and appreciate it all.
Definitely take time to check out the gift shop, not just for the plants but for the locally made gifts & food.
Jono Bonewell — Google review
RHS Glow At Wisely was fantastic. Spectacular lighting displays and light shows, also extremely organised walking routes and well laid out with pathways which allow people to easily move through the event to watch the displays and take photos without causing inconvenience to others. Disappointingly the garden centre and store were not open which is contrary to what was stated on their website, however well worth a visit next year if you didn't get tickets for this year. Well done Wisely.
Alan Amesbury — Google review
This wonderful light show in the gardens for young and old alike. Beautiful in the early darkened evening of English winter.
With all the usual accompanying treats of a winter event the light show is truly something for the entire family.
Great reason to see the gardens, in a different light... pun intended.
Outside of the venue control is the road works and traffic on the A3 just outside, so a word of advice is to leave with loads of time.
Dylan Flashman — Google review
We had a wonderful day exploring all the different areas. Plenty of colour on a glorious spring day. Staff helpful. Plenty of places to eat and picnic. Lots of benches around. Be aware of traffic problems on the A3. We took the shuttle bus from Woking Station. Great to leave car at home.
Jane Hiscock — Google review
Lovely place that my friends' family and our family met and enjoyed. Three were plenty of places to eat. The ice cream was the best in the hot day. People in the park were really peaceful and no one made other people uncomfortable. Really nicely maintained the park. My friend had membership so it was free entry for us but even the annual membership below 100GBP would be worth it if I need to. Plenty of parking space and thinking that taking young children would be good idea in the hot day.
Bon — Google review
What a stunning place! So worth doing the membership and visiting often, especially when then seasons change. There's also something new to see and explore. There are also plenty of cafes to choose from and the shop before leaving has everything you'll ever need. Amazing place for a family visit, a romantic stroll or a one time.
Vicky MK — Google review
I visited RHS Wisley for the first time a few weeks ago for a wedding I was photographing. I've never been to a place quite like it- the beautiful glass house that we all ate in and danced in was filled with plants and a waterfall! The grounds were stunning with all the plants and rockeries. The staff were so lovely and positive and made the day really enjoyable. I'm very grateful to now be recommended as a Photographer here and I can't wait to return both in a professional capacity but also with my family! Thanks so much, Olly (Olly Knight Photography)
Olly Knight — Google review
First time going there, and I will definitely be back. Beautiful and inspiring. Whether you are into gardening or just observing nature, this is a great place to visit, regardless of age. My only advice to those who want to visit is to go there early. Time truly flies when you are having fun, and I missed out on the opportunity to see the agricultural part.
Temi Sagay — Google review
The most beautiful & diverse botanical gardens I have ever had the pleasure to visit!! AND the best part, once a month you can bring your dogs for a massive dog social😍👍
ONLY FEEDBACK: Wisley Team, please can you make the ‘bring your dog visits’ a year round event, and please open more cafes (such long queues!), add more activities, doggie treats etc That would make these events perfection!! MANY THANKS!!
Jonny Hyland — Google review
Had the best time wandering around Wisley for the afternoon. Food at the terrace was amazing and very impressed with the Vegan options available. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious.
Definitely recommend visiting in October if you want to see the pumpkins grown in the garden.
Ended our visit upgrading our ticket to an annual pass because we loved it so much!
Imy Nagle — Google review
RHS Wisley- what an incredibly delightful and amazing visitor attraction to look around if you are a keen horticulturalist.
The gardens are well kept, interesting and designed to be cosmetically pleasing to the eye.
Having the names of the various plants / flowers on small signs positioned next to each floral specimen makes it really interesting as well as educational.
Staff were friendly, courteous and helpful.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way!
Well worth a visit if your a keen gardener as their garden centre was out of this world!
Lord Brett McLean — Google review
Stunning place to walk around. The gardens are beautiful all year round as you see it in different stages and the events put on throughout the year, e.g. Summer and Autumn Flower Shows, craft fairs and RHS Glow, are all attractive events to attend. We have visited multiple RHS locations and partner locations and intend to continue. Recommended to all ages for a chilled day, or even half-day out.
Alex Layzell — Google review
beautiful i every respect. Gardens are well planned to ensure the visitor can see the ordinary alongside the spectacular. A great and inexpensive way of spending a day relaxing amongst the best nature has to offer The photo of the snowdrop shows a plant of which one single bulb is worth £1000
Les Hare — Google review
It was a bit early in the year to get the full garden experience here, but our visit to this huge garden was still worth while. The area covered was larger than I had expected and one needs more than one visit, I think, to get the full experience. The huge glass houses were closed on the day, so that will be the first stop on our next visit. My favourite was the bonsai trees, but there is so much more to enjoy.
T Hartberg — Google review
Stunning gardens at Wisley. Visited in March. Greenhouses, lakes, waterfalls, majestic trees and beautiful flowers. Even a bonsai tree walk and an alpine flower greenhouse. Lots of sculptures & features around the grounds. Lovely to explore. Also enjoyed the cafe and garden centre. Well worth a visit!
Louise Francis — Google review
One of the many amazing things about Wisley Garden (RHS) is the constant blossom somewhere, at any day of the year. Even in the mid Winter- and not just inside the tropical house, but also outside - whether it’s crocuses, snowdrops, Camellias, tulips, daffodils, roses… and thousands of other annuals and perennials. Each visit is full of new seasonal surprises and beauty.
Another thing is the precision and masterful design with which each little corner is developed into a unique place- there isn’t a square meter unattended. The imaginative design and thoughtful planning gone into creating and sustaining Wisley gardens is to be admired. The land was gifted to RHS in 1905, and ever since the creative development has not stopped!
Each walk is a sensory discovery of a new life, new aroma, a new colour.
My favourites? The Bonsai walk, the Horses head statue, the magnificent Tropical house, the Hilltop view educational centre with wonderful free lectures and gardening courses, the river and rockery walks, the orchard, the ever-changing colours and aromas of the bulbs plants, the variety of the immaculate green houses, the beautifully designed garden shop (one can spend a small fortune each visit), the restaurants, the hidden paths in the Oak wood, and many more. There is plenty to see, plenty to walk, plenty to breathe, and plenty to learn.
And all of it is topped with a fantastically helpful army of staff and volunteers, always in a marvellously friendly mood and with a great helpful attitude!
Must mention that almost all of the garden has been made accessible for disabled people via wide paths and alleys, by providing motor scooters which can be pre-booked.
A brilliant, refreshing and stress-relieving experience!
Lora Dimitrova — Google review
Visiting in spring is lovely. The weather was variable but there are enough places to hide from the rain. Beautiful flowers and so many in blossom. There were only a few areas I would think would be nicer seeing in the summer though. Kids play area was great and a hit with the little one. I found the Old Laboratory very interesting too. Extensive gift shop and garden centre at the end to wander though.
Charlie Pemble — Google review
Lovely place, lots off things to see and do. Great for kids, hugely accessible for prams and wheelchairs etc.
Mid spring and everything is starting to bloom.
I'll be going back again with the children.
Dec Coyle — Google review
We came to RHS Wisley for a family meet up, even though it was a quiet time in the growing season.
In the relative quiet of a winter Sunday, it was a pleasant place to wander around.
There was a plant life from the age of dinosaurs in the glasshouse which was very interesting and which was decorated with lots of dinosaur themed iron or plant decorations.
The garden centre was very good and we were able to buy plants to go with those from our previous visit.
Peter Meade — Google review
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a World Heritage Site and home to the world's largest collection of plants. The gardens are spread across 300 hectares and feature many attractions including the iconic Palm House and Treetop Walkway.
Need a whole day to take everything in! This garden is huge! Be prepared to do lots of walking. With so much to see, one needs a whole day to see everything this place has to offer. We used London Pass for admission, if we bought tickets there, it would be around £50 for two adults and one child. Not that expensive compared to other attractions, and I think you get more out of it. We took the the Underground and got off at Kew Gardens station.
My son particularly liked the children’s play area which had a climbing structure (we spent an hour there). There is a cafe close by the playground and we got baked goods to tide him over.
The Hive is also something I recommend experiencing, it’s an art piece that mimics a beehive. You have to see it for yourself.
Just walking around and admiring the size and beauty of the plants and trees is already a great experience in itself.
All in all we spent around 3 hours, which is definitely not enough, and would totally come back again.
Jepoi David — Google review
A really fantastic and stunning place to visit. There's something for absolutely everyone and you really don't have to be into horticulture to enjoy it. Trying to see absolutely everything in any degree of detail in one visit might be a bit too much, it would take several hours to get round. Treating it as a nice place to go for a walk might be a little bit more realistic.
That said, it's quite hard to get information on what you're seeing and to seek out interesting facts. Digital or interactive screens spread around could really help with this. Or perhaps just the option for patrons to scan QR codes. There are occasional plaques with in-depth details, but it's just not quick, easy or fun to consume. Presentations, videos or even an option for augmented reality could really make this something super engaging.
Lastly, and up to £20 for an adult, it really is incredibly expensive for a day visit. I completely appreciate the huge amount of upkeep maintenance required and also the peak season will, I'm sure, attract plenty of people willing and able to pay this rate or even higher. However, outside of this period It just doesn't seem that busy and I'm sure I'm more attractive. Price could be offset by an uptick in volume. It would be great if people could come, not just to see Kew gardens but to meet and enjoy social occasions in the stunning grounds.
Ravi — Google review
The Kew gardens are the place to be for the lovers of plants and nature. Around 1 hour away from the city center with the transportation, Kew gardens are a source of oxygen for the area. A huge plant collection, gorgeous green houses with stunning plant compositions. The gardeners know their thing! Favorite greenhouse was the one with the water lilies. Cute cafes and restaurants around the garden but quite pricey. If you want to see as much as possible, you need the whole day. I found non impressive the Pagoda for which we paid extra. Nothing special in my opinion but a good exercise to go to the top. The hive was a very interesting artwork. Again is a must 🇬🇧🥰
F P — Google review
I liked every corner of it. But the day we went in, there was an event booked, so the garden had to close by 4, so we didn't have enough time to go around. We had to travel all the way to it, to find it closing earlier! No prior email or notification saying so, 😕 a bit of disappointment. Other than that, everywhere we went to was good to great 😃
JM SP — Google review
What an amazing place. We really enjoyed the gardens much more than expected. One of the best days out we have had. Kew Palace has so much intrigue and the story surrounding George III is very interesting.
So much to see. It really is good value, we spent 5 hours here and did not see everything. The greenhouses are breathtaking. If you want to park in the car park arrive early, parking is very limited.
Obviously this will appear to those into gardening/nature. But the history of the entire garden is very interesting. I really can recommend it more!
Jake Fauvel — Google review
Just outside of London but feels a hundred miles—and years!—away. So easy to get to, blissfully peaceful, with benches in quiet verdant spots for resting while taking in beautiful vistas. Highly recommend a jaunt out there when you are in need of reflection and contemplation.
Pam Sommers — Google review
I went on a Friday and I 10/10 recommend coming here. Uber or drive there early if you go to the Christmas lights show since traffic from central London will take about an hour to get there. Once you arrive, you will not be dissatisfied. Beautiful decorations on the walkways, food stands everywhere and great people and employees. So many photo opportunities and the place is a lot bigger than I thought. I spent almost 4 hours there and I had so much fun.
Guillermo Rangel — Google review
What a treat ! Going during winter (with a correct weather) was a blessing. Very few people, it was a very contemplative moment. You let yourself get captivated by all the plants varieties and the beautiful architecture of the greenhouses. Plan at least three hours to visit ! And why not bring a sketchbook to capture your favorite specimens.
Garance — Google review
HUGE!! SO much to see.
Perfect activity for those who love plants, flowers and anything botanical.
Bought tickets online - slightly cheaper.
Beautiful landscapes.
Couldn't see the entire place. Easy to get lost but if you follow the signs and/or map (pick one up at the entrance) you should be fine.
Visited the stunning glasshouse. It was massive and also had a really pretty treetop walkway.
Visited during mid February so wasn't crazy busy but can imagine it gets much more lively during the spring and summer months.
Aditee Soorjonowa — Google review
I honestly had an amazing time at Kew Gardens. You have to plan on at least one day to visit it. The green houses are incredible. The collection of trees, the borders, the natural woodland areas are stunning. Different restaurants and really nice shops made my day at Kew just perfect.
Daniel Balks — Google review
I'd booked tickets for Kew expecting to be done in a few hours. We parked in the main car park near the river (signage was pretty poor or at least I didn't see any!) and there were plenty of spaces.
The gardens were far larger than I'd expected and we could have easily spent a full day there. Each of the glasshouses is an hour or so to properly appreciate and then the other displays and gardens plus walking between them takes a lot of time.
The gardens were beautifully maintained and well signposted once inside. There were a few eating options to break up the visit. There were also lots of information boards about the different areas of the garden and the history of the gardens themselves.
The glasshouses were works of art in their own right but the addition of the plant displays made them hugely impressive. My personal favourites were the cactus displays and the Japanese garden. The Grand Pagoda (a separate ticket) was also a fantastic experience.
Definitely somewhere to return too and great value.
Marcus Hurley — Google review
It's a very beautiful place and fantastic for families and friends. Because of the sheer size of this place, it's not crowded. Facilities are fantastic, and there are a number of cafes around. I definitely recommend Kew Gardens for a fun day out. If I lived closer to it, I would have bought a yearly pass. I would definitely recommend Kew Gardens to everyone, at least for one visit.
Gaming Lab — Google review
It’s a nice place if you want to go out in a park and spend your day with your family and friends. Nice place to relax and plenty of open spaces to sit and relax. Had this expectations of great flowers from around the world but was a bit disappointed when we found a few. Maybe I am wrong as we did not cover the entire gardens as we arrived a bit late. Overall it’s a nice place to spend with your family and friends
hendry fernandes — Google review
The original botanical garden is a true gem for those who make the time to visit. Lovely original domes with tropical, desert and rare plants you may never see in the world. There are also fish and other wildlife roaming the park. Be sure to wear nice shoes and bring a picnic as you'll easily spend all day here and still not see everything. The last time I was here was several years ago, a lot of the small desert plants are so much bigger now. On the weekends you can find free parking in the side streets too.
Usman Khan — Google review
This place will leave you with best memories!
You can see species of trees, plants and flowers from all over the world 🤩
Lots of trails for walking. There is a kids playing ground and a fast food are. A nice restaurant can be found on the spot as well. Paid parking near the entrance of the garden.
We’ve also seen beautiful birds, squirrels and even a fox walking through the park 😊
Highly recommended place for a day spent with your family / kids!
Lucia Panfil — Google review
I visited Kew gardens for the first time to see the Christmas lights, and I absolutely loved it. I have always wanted to visit Kew gardens, so I am very happy I was not disappointed. The journey is not bad from South East London and is very straightforward. I advise buying a ticket for Kew at Christmas, but I don't know how it is out of the season. I am so going again next year 😊.
Lola A — Google review
Need time to reflect? This is the best place for you! The place is so calming. Love the freshness of the air, the sound of the birds, and nature in general. There are also lots of benches where you can rest. There is also a restaurant and coffee shop at the center of the gardens.
Jude Ryan — Google review
They recommend spending the entire day here, which I think is a bit much really unless you're a botanist. Once you've been into one of the pavilions, really you've been into all of them unless there's something specific you want to see. Certainly peaceful and nice to explore. Some nice views like the pagoda and the palace (which is a lot smaller than it looks). But you're certainly not missing much if you don't go honestly.
Yogen Mudgal — Google review
Amazing botanical garden in London! The area is large and has plenty of great features like huge greenhouses, small lakes and treetop walks. The gardens are all pretty and there's so much space to explore or have a picnic. Entry fee is cheap if you're under 30! But not expensive regardless. Worth visiting on a nice day!
James Seldon — Google review
Amazing day out in early January! We got extremely lucky with the gorgeous weather... however the indoor greenhouses are great for all weather days.
Such a nice place to visit and the tickets are very reasonable... especially if your lovely partner is an NHS worker! Check website for full ticket information and discount and offers for the community.
Toby Rogers — Google review
Kew Gardens has a rightly deserved good reputation. It is a fantastic day out.
I took my kids, and the quality of the venue in all things is excellent. From the gardens, to the Green Houses to even the benches placed around the grounds are amazing. It was a very memorable day and we look forward to many many more visits.
Asim Choudhery — Google review
This was the best thing I did on my trip to London. It was an easy trip on the tube and the gardens were absolutely spectacular. I spent the day wandering the paths, resting on benches in private corners of the park, and enjoying the beautiful botany and architecture of the glass houses. 10/10 recommend!
Emma Koop Liechty — Google review
We have visited Kew Gardens for the very first time this week and we had a great experience from the moment we were at gate till the end of the day. It’s an amazing day out with family and kids. We were so well treated by Hannah (at the gate) she was so kind and helpful, she is so polite and courteous. The only thing we regret is that we did not plan a picnic but we visited the cafe and grabbed an ice cream do, It was perfectly fine!
Fernanda B — Google review
Wow what a beautiful place, so breathtaking the multiple places to take pictures and lovely variety of things to see and explore.
From flowers, to plants and much more.
You could spend hours here as there is so much to see.
We only stayed for like 4hours or so but we managed to see nearly half of the surroundings.
Definitely worth a visit and very peaceful and relaxing to be in this beautiful place.
Less than a ten minute walk from Kew Gardens station.
I have only selected some of the most amazing pictures from the 100 or more I had taken just to give you a glimpse of this incredible environment and experience you could have.
Alisha Arafat — Google review
Amazing place, lots to view and get a good few steps in. Walked 13,000 steps and we only visited 70%
1. Good variety of places to eat.
2. Scenic and natural environment.
3. Great for taking a leisurely stroll and getting some steps in.
4. The Lilly pads were amazing.
5. The treetop walk is a unique experience.
6. The view from the lake on the bridge is stunning.
7. Offers something for everyone.
**Cons:**
1. Shops inside can be a bit on the pricey side.
Andy V — Google review
I took advantage of a random nice day in October to visit the Gardens. Even in early fall, they were lovely. My favorite place was The Princess of Wales Conservatory mostly because I like tropical plants. The grounds were really well kept and the bio-diversity on display was amazing. I do wish they had a few more signs but, overall, didn't have much problems getting around. I did come on a Monday and there were very few people around, which was great.
I had an easy way to get here by taking the Tube District Line from my hotel. Then a quick walk through a lovely neighborhood in the village of Kew took me to the Victoria Gate Entrance. No wait times to get in, walked right up and got a ticket.
Unfortunately, they had just switched to winter hours so all the green houses closed at 3pm with the Gardens themselves closing at 4pm, plus several areas were closed for the season - like the Great Pagoda and Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Additionally, they were in the process of transitioning several exhibits so a few of the areas - like the Temperate House, the Treetop Walkway were also closed. Which wasn't the problem - I understand maintenance has to happen. But I wish the attendant who sold me the ticket would have let me know of the closures so I can plan my time more efficiently while there.
But overall I did enjoy a nice day there.
Gergana Slavova — Google review
Kew Gardens is truly amazing. I have been for the Christmas lights and through the day. Loved both times. The lights and music were so beautiful and is always a great start to the festive season. Still haven't managed to see everything through the day but that just means ill definitely be back. Great exhibitions and love that they promote sustainability and improving eco systems.
Emma Murray — Google review
The Botanic Gardens at Kew is a wonderful venue full of conservatories of exotic plants and large parkland. It is not usually open in the evenings, but the Orchids After Hours show was beautiful and so worth seeing. A visit to Kew is à great day out.
Amanda Deacon — Google review
Kew Gardens is honestly magical and a fantastic activity to enjoy with family or friends. As soon as you enter, you feel connected to nature. It's a great experience, especially when you live in the city and need a break from urban life. The entire park is well-maintained, clean and has plenty of staff members available to assist you. I highly recommend allocating more than 2 hours to fully appreciate everything it has to offer and consider visiting in the morning to avoid rushing before closing time. While everything in the park is worth seeing, Diana’s Conservatory is a must-visit; the diversity of vegetation is remarkable. I loved every moment of it!
Dino Masovic — Google review
Visited on a Wednesday, arrived at 1045 and there were plenty of parking spaces.
Had a great time walking around the grounds. Found plenty of interesting things to see.
We ate at the Pavilion Bar and Grill, great food and fast service.
steve clark — Google review
This place is superb and a must visit for all with an interest in plants, gardening and the beautiful outdoors. The place is big with many things to see and explore. They often host art exhibitions, music events and out of this world floral displays. We are annual pass holders which means we have unlimited access to the gardens throughout the year. We also love their gift shop, the cafe and restaurants as well. Our most recent visit was to see the opening of 'sounds of Spring' a superb outdoor display of spring colour and dreamy, soul touching sounds!
Daniela Sheppard — Google review
No matter how many photos you take here, how many hours you spend here and how many plants you see, you will still think that it is not time to go home yet. Every 100 meters here is a different landscape, a different magic, a different scent. The world of plants in one place and not a small one at all... you will be tired from the walk but you won't think about it, but rather go further and see more.
Lukasz Taborski — Google review
A space of many gardens! Love the greenhouses. Water lilies, tropical plants and the largest varieties of cactus 🌵 I have ever seen. Love the beehive installation too. Really great shops and restaurants.
Doris Chan — Google review
Visiting Kew Gardens was SO much better than I could have imagined!
This was my first visit, and I haven't stopped talking about Kew since our visit.
The weather wasn't great, but there was plenty to see and do, even on a damp day!
We would love to return in a different season, and see other features that we might have missed on this visit.
I recommend arriving as the gates open, and making the most of the whole day. Just a 10min walk from Kew Gardens Train station, so easy to get to.
Leanne Rossin — Google review
Such a beautiful place. So lovely to have a long walk through this green lung of London. So many beautiful plants and flowers combined with activities, gastronomic and art/ history. One of the must do’s in town.
André Bonin — Google review
A nice garden where you could have a romantic picnic or have a lovely walk with your family.
There are conservatories and restaurants and stores with botanical teams.
We enjoy a morning cup in the Victoria's coffee and an afternoon tea in the botanist. I would totally recommend it.
But wear comfy shoes.
Laura ViZa — Google review
If you are on certain benefits you can get in for £1 which is a fantastic scheme. You can also get young adult tickets at a reduced price. I think the full price adult tickets seem a little pricey. I will definitely return at the reduced cost but I wouldn't at full price.
The gardens are obviously well looked after. The temporary orchid display was nice. There were some interesting plants I'd never seen before. Plenty of helpful maps online to help you around - including disabled access. Orangery food was expensive but the food in the Family Kitchen was reasonable. Overall a really nice day and I imagine later in the year it will be nicer to visit than in February.
Caprice Joseph — Google review
Absolutely beautiful. The gardens and all facilities are so well maintained by very welcoming and friendly staff.
We had a wonderful day walking around the whole park and can’t wait to return.
The treetop walkway has amazing views but being very windy the platform wobbled which was a bit unsettling.
Liam Dooley — Google review
It is a very nice place with lots of greenhouses and places to visit. It wasn't too busy and the weather was nice as well. I would recommend going in spring or summer so you can see all the fruits/growth, as I went before and the plants were still bare. Kew gardens is a massive place with lots to explore, so make sure yo get comfortable trainers and a map to navigate the place.
Hampton Court Palace is a former royal palace in London that was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, but fell out of favor with King Henry VIII and he used it as his own palace. The huge Tudor and Baroque style royal palace is still a popular tourist destination today, and you can tour it by self-guided tours or themes. The gardens, tennis court, hedge maze and other parts of the palace are all worth exploring.
It's a wonderful place to visit with friends or family. Best to visit in the warm weather and when events are on. Best to buy tickets online. In peak times expect queues at the entrance, but in takes few minutes to get in. You can come with your car and use the paid parking situated a few minutes walk away. Or with the train.. get off at Hampton Court station or bus Hampton Court Gardens (stop B or A). The palace is one of the most famous and beautiful in London. It's right to River Thames. The garden is big even if a big part is off limits to public. The flower gardens are nice. When events are on you can spend the whole day here. Close to the palace you can find restaurants, coffee and tea shops, ice-cream stands and take aways. Close to the palace is Bushy Park.
Daniel A M — Google review
We visited last week of the summer academic term on a week day, there was no queue for any part of the palace. We did book our tickets in advance but it wasn't busy. We did park a short distance away in the Hampton Court Green Car park which had plenty of space and Coach parking.
The staff were nice and approachable. We enjoyed using audio guides to hear information about each room within the palace.
The history was magnificent and well presented.
There are plenty of toilets on site, and places to stop and sit down if you need a rest. They do have a cafe and restaurant along side a stand in the garden for ice-cream. The gardens are well looked after and there is something to look at on the grounds in every direction you go.
Great day out!
Chloe Louise Lewis — Google review
We were at the RHS show at the back of Hampton Court and its a wonderful event and well worth going to for a day out. A great mix of show gardens, plants and garden items to buy and lots of food and drink stops some under the trees others around the long pond. Wonderful!
Jonathan Prince MBE — Google review
Lovely day out with the family, kids enjoyed every bit.
In my experience Hampton Court Palace has the most polite, friendly and professional staff compared to anywhere else. At every point of the palace and every encounter the staff were exemplary, the management should be proud.
We signed up for the family yearly membership just the day before, this was the first use of the membership and by the end of the day my wife said she would definitely renew the membership.
Definitely a 2 day visit at least, too much to see and take in, money well spent. The gardens alone on a bright sunny day would be worth spending the day there. Highly recommended for a family day out.
Uz — Google review
Wonderful place to visit. A mixture of centuries of history with world famous characters, grandiose rooms and beautiful gardens.
The free audio guides are a plus. There is a lift for people with disabilities as well. Unfortunately, the chocolate kitchen was closed when we visited.
You can easily spend 5 hours there without getting bored. The price is a bit expensive if going with the whole family though.
Andrés Bidegain — Google review
If you're a fan of the Tudors then this is the place to visit. There is so much history in this place. I spent three hours here and was only able to see about half of the palace before closing. I used a London Pass and there were no queues. I visited during the off-peak season in September. Overall a very enjoyable visit.
Alan Yap — Google review
A nice & big palace with a lot of big gardens, and a nice children playground (it's called The Magic Garden).
There's a maze garden too...
Luckily there's a gold bunny hunting with a prize.
Kids surely enjoy the hunting...
The guards and officers are all friendly with great costumes.
All places are tidy, clean, and well-managed.
Marta D — Google review
Excellent day out despite the good British weather! Not as quiet as I was expecting thanks to a couple of year 8 school trips with rowdy teenagers (poor teachers!) but I let them all get ahead so I had the place to myself in parts, was handy to remain in listening distance at times to hear the history teacher explain certain parts too!
Gardens were stunning and well maintained, the Palace itself is steeped in history, my only disappointment was that the Chapel was closed and not put on the website in advance - good excuse to go back though right?
Samantha Cole — Google review
I would recommend everyone of all age groups to visit. It's steeped in history. A place to learn and a great place to admire the architecture and artwork. The palace and the gardens are fantastic. There is a self guided tour if you wish. You can easily spend all day there. There is a car park just inside the gates of the palace or it's an easy walk over the Thames river from the train station. I would recommend an annual pass as you can visit as often as you like and you can also visit a few other places as well.
Marcia S — Google review
Lovely atmosphere, enjoyed our entire day. We used the audio tour and both kids, 7 & 11 enjoyed listening to it and telling us facts they’d heard. The gardens are lovely and we enjoyed them in-spite of the rain! I was amazed by the intricacies of the royal chapel ceiling and seeing how each monarch put their stamp on the palace. Would’ve been lovely to see some of the deer but obviously that’s down to them!
Stevie Norris — Google review
Home to Henry VIII, William & Mary, George I and George II Hampton Court Palace is a fantastic day out.
The playground is excellent and a really good spot for a packed lunch with free water available.
We enjoyed the oldest maze in England.
The Tudor kitchens were a particular highlight of the house. The free audio guide is a must, with an entertaining approach to telling the history for younger people without being boring or condescending.
Top tip: if you arrive by train and show a valid ticket for travel you get 2 for 1 adult tickets which is a big saving off the cost of entry.
Jamie Cowling — Google review
Hampton Court Palace has been on my ‘places I need to visit’ list for far too long – so one sunny September morning we decided to head to Hampton Court and finally pay it a visit. We caught the train so we got 2-for-1 entry – which was very good value. The station is only a few moments’ walk away, and it’s impressive crossing over the Thames and seeing the sheer scale of the palace in front of you.
Once scanned in, you are free to explore the palace as you see fit. The palace itself is stunning, with a rich history dating back to the 16th century. It’s impeccably well kept, and I was impressed with how something so old and large could be in such good condition. There are lots of different areas and exhibits to explore around the palace, and you can spend hours just wandering the halls and discovering different rooms. Some highlights for me included The Great Hall, the Tudor kitchens and The State Apartments.
For me, the most impressive thing about Hampton Court Palace was the gardens – they are absolutely gorgeous and again, immaculately kept. There are formal gardens, informal gardens, woodland gardens, and even a kitchen garden. I especially loved the Privy Garden - a beautiful formal garden with intricate flowerbeds, fountains, and statues overlooking the Thames – truly spectacular.
We had a child in our party, but they were well catered for, with a big hedge maze (the oldest in the UK), a massive play area and plenty of places to explore. We did stop in the café for an ice cream and as most tourist attractions, it was quite expensive – but was good quality and with plenty of seating.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Hampton Court Palace. The palace is vast, so make sure you set aside at least half a day to explore everything it has to offer. The gardens are especially stunning!
Joel Pagett — Google review
Absolutely beautiful and worth the trip out there.
For those unfamiliar with public transit, we found it easy to get there with the tube and then southwest railway. You can just use your contactless card/Apple Pay the whole way here.
We bought tickets online, although probably didn’t need to as there was no line on the Thursday late morning we got there. The staff recommended stopping in the gift shop for a free audio guide/tour. This was a wonderful suggestion and I would say is a necessity to really get the whole experience. There’s no set path to where you need to start first, but the audio guide sort of eludes to starting from the kitchens first, although that’s where we ended up finishing.
Enjoy the history and take in the sights. We got there about noon and left around 3:00 including a stroll through all the gardens and maze. We’re not the type to take in every detail but we don’t breeze past things either.
Worth the money and the trip.
Connor Sauby — Google review
Wonderful place to visit. We arrived early so we could park at the palace car park. This worked well. The palace is impressive and there is a lot to see.
There is a free audio tour, but un this means that there are not many signs. The Tudor part of the palace was favourite and the gardens are very beautiful. There are plenty of seats around which was good, as my daughter has mobility issues-this made life a lot easier.
Katherine Donaghy — Google review
Brilliant! Henry VIII is the best castle I’ve visited in London! Under £28, it’s we’ll worth a visit
PRO:
- Goes on forever!
- Artwork
- Most charismatic king England ever produced
- King Henry VIII changed the religious landscape of England as he moved it from Catholicism
- Easy transportation from London, less than £10
-Oldest working tennis court since 1625
-Beautiful grounds
CON:
- I ran out of time!
SUMMARY:
The myth of Henry VIII comes alive at Hampton Court Palace. With costume, video, artifacts, rooms, costume and retelling, it’s medieval era at its most exciting!
Jordan Bayles — Google review
We had been debating where to take our kids for a free day from London and this was a great choice. It was during Holy Week and they had a golden bunny hunt set up with a dozen bunnies scattered around the gardens of the palace (with names of famous people associated with the castle like Christopher Wren and Charles Dickens). But even without the bunnies the Magical Playground and maze were huge favorites for the day. The gardens were amazing and the inside of the palace was worth the wander. We got there just before 1100 on a Sunday and listened to the sung service which was quite beautiful as well. It is included in the Historical Palaces membership which also made it free (pairs well with The Tower of London on another day).
Knud Hermansen — Google review
Totally loved this place. Everything about it was amazing. To think that Henry the 8th walked the same corridors that I was walking. It must have been amazing in its day. They have done an amazing job preserving such an important piece of medieval history. I recommend it highly. There is also a cafe and gift shop. Plus you can get an audio tour.
Tricia Anderson — Google review
It’s best known as the preferred palace of King Henry VIII and his various wives but has served many Kings and Queens over the years.
The palace has various sections with a number of extensions and changes having taken place to suit each Monarch. The most interesting part for many visitors is the Tudor part of the palace which still retains its great hall, bedrooms and a chapel. Look out also for the impressive chimney stacks which cover the roof-line. The audio tour will also point out some of the legacy of Anne Boleyn which wasn’t destroyed after her execution.
The newer parts of of the palace are much more opulent and grand, but the rooms are similar to many you will have seen in royal apartments in historic houses around Europe.
A visit to the whole palace will take several hours as it’s absolutely huge. You also see the kitchens, other service areas and the magnificent gardens. On a beautiful day, you can spend a long time just walking around them as they stretch down to the river on one side and towards a deer park on the other. In one greenhouse you’ll find a record-breaking vine and don’t miss the cosy building in the gardens which overlooks the river as it has beautifully painted walls.
Phil Mc — Google review
The second time I have taken my mum, I'm lucky to have Corporate entry so no charge for us both. I asked for a wheelchair and got given one straight away. We spent all our time in the beautiful gardens, kitchen garden, and around the lake. We stopped for lunch in the cafe, and as always all staff amazing. We had a wonderful day.
Sarah Thurley-Stewart — Google review
We were lucky enough to have a private tour for our group of around 10 people following an awards ceremony. The palace is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays in term time, so being the only people to walk through the gates created a real wow factor for our group.
Lesley was an amazing tour guide, full of fascinating facts; several people said that they learnt more with her than their whole time at school. Most of our group would certainly rate the experience as excellent and did so on almost all of the feedback forms. A wonderful afternoon for anyone interested in history, antiquities, gardening and sport (tennis).
A Carter — Google review
These photos are from the Palace of light 2022. The vibe was lovely and the lights and sculptures were very cool. Food was expensive and we had to pay by card as they didn’t take cash. Gift shops were also very expensive but then this is a tourist hotspot. The staff were lovely though and we had a great time.
Cookie Coops — Google review
Amazing palace. The size of the palace and grounds is quite large so be sure to plan for plenty of time (3+hours). There is an audio tour available which I did not use. It was enough for me to see the room and read the descriptions and signs. Very well done. The curators have done a great job in making history come alive. Will come back for more.
Katya Masnyk — Google review
A January visit may seem like an odd time to visit a drafty old castle, but they do a 50% off tickets at this time of year and less people! In the summer it's so busy you barely have space and time to see all the rooms, while we were able to meander, listen to the free audio guide and enjoy every aspect of the indoors. Really appreciated that the audio had a "family" tour that was more engaging for the 7 year old, but an older more expert one for adults. Multiple languages were also available.
Of course, the rooms themselves are very bare - you'll get a lot of the history, but you don't get a real feel for what it would have looked like at different times through it's history, the effects rely a lot on videos cast onto blank walls. Still, it makes for a fairly stress free visit with children, as they can easily walk around without too much fear of touching or tripping over priceless artifacts. The fact that under 5s are free is appreciated as there's nothing much here for them other than run from room to room.
Its worth leaving the buggy in the buggy park and walking to the tudor apartments if your child can walk. The family room has some toys if you want to entertain smaller ones, but its pretty drab and depressing in comparison with the rest of the castle.
The downside to a winter visit is that you don't get the full impact of the incredible gardens which are usually in full bloom during the summer and great for a picnic. The children's play area is also closed.
All in all, absolutely fantastic for any fans of English History.
Marit von Stedingk — Google review
Hampton Court Palace plays an important part in the story of many generations of the Royal Family(s) that have ruled England and later Great Britain.
The tickets might seem a little steep at £30 for an adult but it's actually good value for money. You can easily spend 4-5 hours here or more and there's plenty to see and learn.
There is plentiful parking but I would recommend getting there before the 10am opening to guarantee a space.
Although it's a tough thing to do in the UK, try and pick a day with decent weather so you can truly enjoy wandering the gardens.
Connor Butler — Google review
This was a surreal experience. One of my bucket list items. I am so happy I was able to visit there. Plenty of walking, but lots of benches to sit and rest. Beautiful, historic place!
Michelle Irizarry — Google review
Absolutely great day out for the family. A good insight into Tudor history with lots to see and learn (grab the audio guide if you have a chance). A lot of walking so be prepared! Beautiful gardens and two lovely cafés with a great selection of food. We've seen some coffee and ice cream stalls scattered throughout as well. They have a massive magic garden for children, which is a great and huge playground for all ages. So much fun for everyone! As we visited during school holidays,the playground was quite busy so we received bracelets and we were told that the entry is timed,we had 1.5 hours to play,which was more than enough. Great system! If you can,get the game pad for children (the audioguide alternative for children) as they can do loads of fun and educational missions!
Monika “Moncus” Kopanicakova — Google review
Really enjoyed a lovely family day here. The audio headset brought it to life for all ages.
I personally preferred the Tudor part of the palace to the more recent additions.
The outdoor areas were lovely too and we had fun in the maze.
Rod Wort — Google review
Such a fabulous place to visit! There is so much to see and do. It is such a historic place and the educational information, including films, exhibits and labels are really engaging and of interest to visitors of all ages.
I loved the gardens and the sheer magnificence of the Palace.
Lots of places to eat (hot food not great) and toilets, as well as places to rest.
Highly enjoyable day out.
Jo Turney — Google review
Hampton court is an enormous former royal palace, all made from red brick. It started in 1530. Due to multiple extensions, it consists of Tudor and Baroque stiles. By 1730, it was considered outdated (compared to Versailles) and British monarchs built newer palaces. Many large wall hangings, ceiling paintings, and the great hall of Henry VIII. Large park with a hedge maze and a great playground.
Beat A. Schwendimann — Google review
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The Chessington World of Adventures Resort boasts two hotels with laid-back rooms, some featuring vistas of the safari. Guests can enjoy casual dining while immersing themselves in the park's unique atmosphere. For those seeking outdoor activities, there are opportunities to explore Alice Holt's distinct character on bikes, venturing into the serene countryside that straddles Surrey and Hampshire. Along stunning paths through the peaceful oak woodlands, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife species like woodpeckers and more.
Recommended to all. One of the place to visit with children. Activities for all ages. There are lots to see and experience. It was an wonderful visit. Opens at 10am every day. But please check their website for latest opening times. We spent full day but wasn't enough due to lot of waiting in the queue.
Please make sure if you have little children in your party then they are at least 1.2 meter tall which is a minimum requirement for all most all rides. Ticket price is nearly £33 for children but if they are under 1.2 meter tall then not worth to visit due to they won't get in to any of the rides.
I must say that the park is huge. Parking is £4 per day per car. All disabled facilities and separate entry for almost all rides. If you are visiting this place then start your day from opening time. Plenty of hot foods and beverages also available.
Bhavesh Patel — Google review
Overall we had a lovely visit. I'd highly recommend the app to use as a map plus to view the ride height restrictions and queue times. We used this the whole time!
Lots of places to eat and enough attractions to fill your day.
Parts of the park could do with some sprucing up. We noticed some ride props not working and some areas quite grubby or overgrown with weeds. We're regular visitors to another theme park which we found much better kept than Chessington.
We stayed on site in the hotel (highly recommended) and it came with early access to the park. Early access only grants you access to a few rides and none of the photobooths or shops are actually open which was disappointing.
I wouldn't rush back to Chessington but I'm glad we ticked it off the list. We had a fun two days with our 5yr old.
Alice Jones — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, took our 4 year old nephew and had a great day. Plenty of rides for all ages, and being able to see all the animals was fantastic, the penguin talk was informative. I'd recommend paying £15 for the refillable drink for the day, especially if it's hot weather.
Kellie Hughes — Google review
First time back in 15 years. A lot different to what I remember, now aimed at families instead of groups of older teenagers messing around and jumping queues which is a good thing now. Shame the park is missing some of the good old rides. Bear in mind if you want to view the animals, you would probably need 2 days due to long wait times for the rides and that's using the ride access pass.
Alex Hutchins — Google review
Was a non ride day, so only the animals, aquarium, and amazonia play area was open. Was good for a little day out, just a little crowded at times. Be aware on these days Chessington closes quite early, around 3pm.
Kirsty Marie Phillips — Google review
Absolutely loved it.. Best day out for my son. Semi quiet day and was was able to get on all rides. 🙌 so much to do and so much variety. Love it. The monkey walk and ride to Africa was super 👌
Alexandria Cabezas — Google review
Words can't describe it!!!!
It was , to put it simply, an amazing weekend. So beautiful indeed.
Lots of crazy rides. Some regular ones.
Enough fun to go round the whole family!!!!
It was worth every single penny.
The hotel was simply amazing!
Breakfast was great and yummy! We all had our fill.
The staff were extremely polite.
My son had a birthday cake and balloons waiting for us in our room as we visited on his birthday.
The pool was absolutely warm and beautiful to swim in, the sauna and the steam room were an added plus!
It was an amazing weekend I say. Worth it!
The only downside was that on Saturday of Easter there were long queues. We had to queue for up to an hour to get on the rides!!!!!!
Overall? It was an amazing experience. I simply can't wait to go back.
And if you do, make sure you get on the Vampire and Cobra rides. The kids absolutely loved the grufalo boat ride!
Tega Ed — Google review
A fun and entertaining theme park which includes a zoo. We took two kids, both under 5 and it was a full day spent with activities for all of us to enjoy. The waiting times for quite a few rides can extend to over 30 minutes so it might be worthwhile to consider the fast track options. Parking is plenty but it does cost around £4. There are good options for food and they are spread around the park.
Nethin Maharaj — Google review
Beautiful place to visit with family as rides for all ages packed with excitement. Also some crazy rides for adventure seekers. Themes of rides are amazing. Weekends in summer are busy at the place, so expect long queues for rides.
Vin K — Google review
Great day at Chessington. As with most theme parks the queues get very long on busy days. The shows are fun but lacklustre in places (need more investment).
Really enjoyed the combination of rides for different ages and tastes. The animals are a fab part of the experience.
Marion Barton — Google review
Lovely sunny day out with my kids (my 1st visit). Lots of variety of rides for all ages. Staff were all lovely and helpful if needed to interact and easily spotted around the park. Loved all the rides able to get on especially mandrill mayhem & vampire. Fast passed a few at the cheaper prices (<£10 as £30 ones just silly prices) that we really wanted to go on and virtual queued for mandrill. Photopass was also a great plus. Loved all the themed areas and everyone had a good day. Funny watching everyone come off soaked on monkey swinger. Also really liked the park stayed open until 7pm. Think only negative was feel of the flow of the areas felt more back and forth rather than a loop and gift shops were few & small
Laura gh — Google review
We really enjoyed our time here. There was a variety of rides for all ages and other entertainment like the sealife centre, the shows and animals. There are always massive queues for the big rides in places like this, be prepared. The food is well questionable though, give that a miss
Immortal Jellyfish — Google review
A nice day out, but be mindful and ready to be patient of your visiting in the school holidays. The waiting times are wrong and you’ll be waiting over an hour for each ride. There’s plenty of restaurants for meals that start at £12 for each standard meal, toilets scattered and picnic areas . Everything is signposted, but you can still get lost.
The rides are hosted by very young people, who are subjected to rudeness by parents trying to push in. In general, the zoo area doesn’t have many staff wondering at all to answer your questions. I saw just one. The animals looked well catered for - giraffes have plenty of space . I did question the lack of space in the lion, sea lions, and gorilla enclosure, but I’m assuming there’s a reason for this. The sea lions were restricted in the small area to swim in, so they went in circles - not nice to view. I would recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance as they are much cheaper.
I’d return, but not in the holidays. I paid for close tarmac parking, but it was full.
Great atmosphere for families and animal enthusiast. The place is general is clean.
Miss Ty — Google review
Some really cute rides for the little one and some really wonderful staff. The person giving reindeer and session talks was so good and engaged so well with guests despite the fact she was clearly freezing! Would have been nice to have a few more opportunities to escape the cold a little on a very chilly day.
Donna King — Google review
Family day out. Great place. Lots o do for thrill seekers and those that prefer something a little more tame. Zoo area was interesting but I felt the area the animals have is small.
Expensive to eat here, but easy to take a packed lunch and leave it in a locker you can hire for the day (£10 per locker per day, payable on the day by card via app only). Just collect when you are ready. Reasonably flat in most places and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Parking was easy and in zoned areas.
So much fun for kids and kids at heart.
Ideally two days would be better to explore the whole park. But you can get a good five or six rides in one day if not too busy.
We used the Chessington app on our phones which helped a lot. Download before you go to plan your visit. Free WiFi available in the park, which seemed to work.
Lots more to see and do, can't wait to come back.
Debi Reynolds — Google review
Loved our stay at the hotel. Atmosphere was great with lots of activities for children. Facilities and standards of the room was top notch. They even left Freddo bars in the kids beds which was a nice touch! We had a great time at the zoo, staff were very informative and friendly.
The breakfast was of a high standard and staff were fantastic, couldn't be any more helpful and accommodating. A special shout out to Christina for really looking after us and my 9-month old daughter at the restaurant.
We were disappointed with the Sea Life section but I guess we were comparing it to the full-sized one in Blackpool/Birmingham.
Overall a great weekend for the family at a very reasonable price. Being off-season we got to spend a lot of time at the parts of the zoo we really enjoyed. We got to experience some great moments with the tigers, lions and the giraffes.
Keep up the great work guys!
Hassan S — Google review
To start with the negatives. The animals in the zoo generally looked like they were in a terrible state. The whole park seemed very shabby. Lots of areas which desperately needed a lick of paint or a good scrub. And the toilets were not at all clean. It just felt like a business that was down on its luck and very tired.
So now the positives. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. The app was very good. And we enjoyed the rides and even without paying for Reserve and Ride the queues were doable.
Overall I'm not sure I would recommend this place. Cleanliness and maintenance have to be the number one priority for a family oriented venue and I just feel Chessington is seriously missing the mark on both.
Jessica Baldrey — Google review
Amazing hotel room. Just look at the view (directly from our hotel room window). Bed was huge and super comfy. Staff were very friendly. Food was good at the buffet. Plenty to choose from.
Theme park was awesome. Love all the rides and the new Jumanji area was fantastically themed. Already booking for next year.
Marc Davies — Google review
It was a great day trip for the family. Kids really enjoyed. There was a long waiting period for some of the rides, which is normal unless you buy the first track. Overall experience was excellent.
Redwanur Rahman — Google review
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Chessington Adventure Park during my holiday, and it was an experience filled with joy and excitement. The park offers a plethora of attractions that cater to all ages, making it a perfect destination for family outings.
The variety of rides and attractions is truly impressive, ranging from thrilling roller coasters to enchanting animal exhibits. Each ride and exhibit is meticulously designed, immersing visitors in a world of adventure and fun. The staff members are friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience.
One of the highlights of my visit was the animal exhibits. The park houses a diverse range of animals, providing an educational and entertaining experience for children and adults alike. It's not every day you get to see such a wide variety of animals up close!
However, the park does have its drawbacks. The most notable one is the long waiting times for rides. During peak hours, the queues can be quite lengthy, which can be frustrating for visitors eager to experience the attractions. I would recommend opting for a Fast Track pass if possible, as this significantly reduces waiting times.
Despite this minor inconvenience, my overall experience at Chessington Adventure Park was highly enjoyable. It's a place where fun meets adventure, and every visitor is guaranteed to leave with a smile on their face and memories to cherish.
Would I recommend Chessington Adventure Park? Absolutely! Just be prepared for some waiting in line during peak times.
Akshay Thakur — Google review
I haven't been her3 since I was a little girl. So to bring my child and make memories was magical. Staff was friendly all around the zoo. Even with the down pour of rain it was still a lovely day. Would recommend so much to do
Chelsea Humphries — Google review
As a merlin pass holder, we are regulars at the park. Always enjoy ourselves. Even when busy there is plenty to do. If the rides are busy there is always shows to watch, activities, the zoo to look round and farm animals to see. Love the different seasonal shows they do.
Corinna Fielder-Davis — Google review
Amazing theme park and zoo. I went there on a Friday and it was very busy. And Mandrill Mayhem broken down 4 times whilst I was in the queue for the ride. Only managed to get on 6 rides in one day. But it is a very good place to go. And the refill drinks are amazing. Lovely place
Noa Bennett — Google review
Place is amazing for kids. You need to have a full day to enjoy all rides and exploring everything. Cafes and eating restaurants are bit expensive side but yes you can take your own packed food. Good walking shoes and comfortable clothing will be good idea because you have to walk a lot.
TINA MESHRAM — Google review
We visited the park on Good Friday, which happened to be a busy day. We had to queue for a few rides. However, it's an excellent place to enjoy with young children. If you have a baby, be prepared for a lot of walking and bring a pram. The food in the main court wasn't the best, so I suggest exploring other dining options available. Fortunately, parking was easy and hassle-free.
Taran Kaur — Google review
Excellent day out. Perfect for my 8 year old. Not all white knuckle rides but not childish either. Expensive, but that's expected. You'll need the ultimate ride pass to enjoy the day if going on the school holidays.
Jak Miller — Google review
Fantastic day out. Staff where amazing park was tidy and the rides where the most efficient I have seen at this park. The easter egg hunter was a great break away from the rides and made my daughter and I explore and ride rides in a different order.
DarkHunted01 — Google review
The rides were alright, the animals were quite cool. My favorite ride is the Vampire Roller Coaster. I went on a Tuesday, the wait time for most rides are around 15 minutes.
Jacky Chan — Google review
Zoo was a bit of a let down but could be due to the time of year/weather, queues were fine and not as long as the boards guesstimated. kids enjoyed themselves plenty of toilets and refreshments kiosks overall a good experience would recommend.
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