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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Ealing to Bath?
The direct drive from Ealing to Bath is 109 mi (176 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 54 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Ealing to Bath, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Windsor, Oxford, Winchester, Gloucester, Swindon, Bourton-on-the-Water, Salisbury, Aylesbury, Newbury, and Farnham, as well as top places to visit like The Steam Dreams Rail Co. and Thorpe Park Resort, or the ever-popular RHS Garden Wisley.
The top cities between Ealing and Bath are Windsor, Oxford, Winchester, Gloucester, Swindon, Bourton-on-the-Water, Salisbury, Aylesbury, Newbury, and Farnham. Windsor is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Ealing and 2 hours from Bath.
Located in the southeastern region of England, Windsor is a town situated on the banks of the River Thames. To its west lies London. One of its most prominent attractions is Windsor Castle that has been a residence for generations of the British royal family since its construction by William The Conqueror in the 11th century. Over time, several monarchs have remodelled it extensively.
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.
14% as popular as Windsor
30 minutes off the main route, 32% of way to Bath
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Farnham, a charming market town and civil parish in Surrey, England, is nestled about 36 miles southwest of London. Situated in the Borough of Waverley near the Hampshire border, Farnham boasts picturesque streets lined with Georgian houses and a majestic medieval castle. The town's history dates back to the 12th century when Farnham Castle was built as a residence for the archbishops of Winchester.
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.
Situated on the periphery of England's South Downs National Park, Winchester is a Hampshire-based city renowned for its medieval heritage. The 17th-century Morley Library and the Norman crypt in Winchester Cathedral are some of its most iconic features. The ruins of Wolvesey Castle and the working 18th-century corn mill at Winchester City Mill are other notable attractions. Moreover, King Arthur's legendary medieval round table is housed inside the Great Hall of Winchester Castle.
33% as popular as Windsor
24 minutes off the main route, 42% of way to Bath
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Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village located in the Cotswolds region of south central England. It is characterized by its charming low bridges and traditional stone houses. Visitors can explore attractions such as the Cotswold Motoring Museum, which showcases vintage cars and a toy collection, and Birdland, home to various bird species and life-size model dinosaurs. Additionally, the Model Village offers a 1930s scale replica of the village for visitors to admire.
Salisbury, a city in Wiltshire County, England, is well-known for its medieval cathedral which boasts a 123m spire and houses an original copy of the Magna Carta. Located just 9 miles south of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, visitors can easily incorporate a visit to this iconic prehistoric stone circle into their itinerary.
Located in southwest England, Swindon is a vibrant town with a rich history and diverse attractions. The STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway offers a fascinating look into the world of locomotives and train carriages, including Queen Victoria’s Royal Saloon from 1897. For tech enthusiasts, the Museum of Computing traces the evolution of digital technology.
Located in the western region of England, close to the rural Cotswolds area lies Gloucester, a city renowned for its striking 11th-century Gloucester Cathedral featuring both Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Moreover, it houses King Edward II's tomb. Present nearby are the restored Victorian warehouses of Gloucester Docks including a dry dock and Mariners Chapel. The National Waterways Museum showcases interactive displays and canal boats highlighting the city's industrial past.
25% as popular as Windsor
29 minutes off the main route, 67% of way to Bath
Best stops along Ealing to Bath drive
The top stops along the way from Ealing to Bath (with short detours) are LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World, and Windsor Castle. Other popular stops include Ashmolean Museum, Winchester Cathedral, and Highclere Castle.
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 Steam Dreams Rail Co. offers a remarkable and top-quality customer service experience, creating an unforgettable journey for its passengers. Their carriages are beautifully designed for a comfortable train ride to various destinations such as Oxford and Windsor, making it perfect for those looking for something unique or luxurious in their travels. From booking to the end of the journey, the friendliness of their staff enhances the overall experience. Steam Dreams Rail Co.
Cannot begin to explain what an amazing experience this was. Treated like a film star. Boarding at Victoria and alighted at Windsor. The customer service is top notch. Debbie in particular (I am sure all the others are just as great) looked after us at our table. Food was delicious and the fizz was very good. An experience I will never forget.
William Canty — Google review
Excellent experience from booking through to leaving our carriage at the end of the journey. Friendly service, beautiful carriages and comfortable train ride to Oxford and back. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do something a little different and or treat yourselves to a little luxury travel.
Henry Spurgeon — Google review
My wife bought this experience for my birthday last year which was obviously covid delayed. We eventually chose the London to Warwick trip so we could look round the castle. I have to say our experience from start to finish was excellent. The staff were super efficient and friendly throughout, very accommodating with my wife's dietary requirements and we must give special mention to Jackie, Bruno and Aimee who all worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly and that everyone was completely happy during the trip. On our return trip we were welcomed back on board like old friends and we really felt the staff genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. The quality of the food was all excellent and the evening service of 5 courses ran like clockwork. We were in the Pullman style dining carriages which were all finished to a very high standard and comfort, all being impeccably restored as was the stunning locomotive which pulled us. At every station we passed or stopped at, many people were taking photos or videos of the train which made it feel even more special - this was a real step back in time event! We had an incredible day out and we would like to thank everyone at Steam Dreams for this fabulous experience. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and hope that we will be able to take another trip in the future as there are plenty to choose from.
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Albury Lodge, The Street, Guildford, GU5 9AE, United Kingdom
THORPE PARK Resort offers a variety of rides and attractions suitable for all ages. They also offer annual passes, host events and have a wide selection of food options available. Guests can opt to stay in the shark cabins with free parking and breakfast included. While the park may get busy during peak times, guests can use the fast pass system to enjoy their favorite rides without waiting in long queues. While some may find it expensive, THORPE PARK is known for being good value for money.
Fantastic day out. Haven't been for many years and overcame some of my biggest fears, so felt great.
Only one disappointment for us, won't spoil the review with it.
Excellent quality customer service and friendly helpful staff, excluding the odd one or two, looking board and mumbling.
Excellent teamwork with staff getting people on and off rides, well oiled machine on all the 🎢 roller coasters. Some of the seats could be made more comfortable.
Excellent idea of having a replica seat to try before you even queue up.
Found the majority of the rides comfortable but the head and neck are poorly supported and we did have pain after a couple of the rides.
Large selection of food and drinks available...shame only one healthy option though. It's obviously rather expensive to eat and drink inside the park, there are designated areas for people who self cater.
Very clean and the facilities were again very clean and maintained.
Would definitely recommend pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and you will be surprised how brave and successful you can be.
Overcame and serious fear and started with Stealth....couldn't started with a better ride.
5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nutty Nanny Rita Cove — Google review
Thorpe park is a decently sized theme park that mostly aims towards thrill seekers rather than children.
If you like big rides but not a huge distance between them then this is the park to visit.
I highly recommend getting fast passes, as the queues for the main attractions get to 50 min+ fast, with fast passes you can see the whole park in a day easy.
Adam Watts — Google review
A great theme park, but no halal food!
Has a decent selection of rides to go on from fast pace roller coasters to fear inducing walking dead rides to chilled dodgems. Each rides were exhilarating and very enjoyable and fun but wished it lasted a bit longer.
Rides are walking distance from each which is great as you don't have to walk a mile to get to rides unlike other theme parks... Plus an added bonus is the Thorpe Park App! Highly recommend downloading it is a great companion to have to help navigate the park. Only downside is the long waiting time for each rides.
Now onto food... This was a huge disappointment. From the selection of restaurants available to choose from, only two were halal; Amity Kebabs and Tacotaria (chicken only)..... Food were decent from these places but just felt lacking and a bit sad as these were the only options available.
Apart from the food and waiting time, it's a great place to visit at least once.
Silent TH — Google review
Had a great time here as a family. It was very busy as expected on a school summer holiday weekend. Rides were of great fun. Had a few selection of food bars and snack bars. KFC and Burger King are in the premises. We tried Apple fries with ice cream , it was good to try something new.
Please be advise that most of the rides need a minimum height or 1.40m .
*** draw back there are only very limited rides for babies and toddlers.
*** one of the members of the staffs who was in the shift was very rude. We had a couple of rides for our daughter who is 90cm on different rides which required minimum 90cm height. But when we took our daughter for a ride that requires 90cm height, one of the members of the crews at the ride said my daughter didn’t meet the height threshold whereas the other guy said she was okay to go. I told him that my daughter already had gone to this ride in the motoring and used all the other rides with 90cm height threshold. This man was very egoistic that he said he can’t allow her. He was clearly measuring her height in a wrong way which I challenged. Eventually a manager came up all the about 50 feet and measured my daughter 90cm. That guy then said he just wanted to double check. Which was absolutely a stupid excuse. Waste so many people time just because of his ego.
This is the reason for them losing 5 star from me despite all the other positive experiences we had in there.
Praveen Varghese — Google review
I absolutely love theme parks and Thorpe Park is my favourite in the UK. All the roller coasters are brilliant and I can't wait for the new one to open. Very safe park, clean and good vibes everywhere! It was windy on the day so they kept closing some rides and they gave free return tickets which was nice. Still loved our day there and I'll be back once the new ride is open 💯
Martyn Stillman — Google review
Great weekend stayed in their shark cabins which are very small but fine for one nite breakfast included plus fast track for one hr next day. Little bit expensive but this was a birthday treat. Could do with more rides for people who don't like heights or speed. Everything very clean and helpful staff.
Steve ?Good looker? Looker — Google review
Waiting times to get in were ridiculously long, almost 2 hours, so I recommend planning ahead and arriving early. Waiting times before each ride range from 5 minutes to 2 hours, having the Thorpe Park app installed on your phone is essential to plan your day. In a whole day managed only 4 rides and one of them had to be fast tracked otherwise wouldn't have happened. Other than that, great fun!
Adela Stanescu — Google review
Amazing Park. So many thrilling rides.
The fact that the queue system allows you to ride at the front row is amazing. If you want full experience, ride all the coasters on the front row.
My Top 5 rides at Thorpe Park ranked:
1. Stealth (The Adrenaline rush and G force)
2. Saw The Ride (Scary drop in the dark & jaw dropping spikes)
3. The Swarm (Thrill + comfort + Theme)
4. Nemesis Inferno (Views + Inversions )
5. Detonator (Amazing drop)
Abdul Samad — Google review
I came to Thorpe Park for an overnight stay in the Shark Cabins and 2 days of park admission. The package overall is really good value for money.
The rides were good; the only issue was the queues, and more importantly, the queue jumpers. The number of people who think it's ok to so openly jump the queue is beyond me. Shout out to a staff member called Summer at Storm Surge for kicking the queue jumpers out yesterday. If I could, I would give her more than 5 stars for making our day today! We saw her on different rides today (Colossus and Nemesis). She was very polite and smiley, and we had a good chat with her while waiting in the queue for Colossus. Thorpe Park staff members are great and helpful, which is what we love to see!
I would recommend visiting Thorpe Park.
HAPPY — Google review
As a Merlin Pass holder, I've seen Thorpe Park on days when the heat posed challenges for their rides. However, during my recent visit, it was evident that they've made significant improvements to ensure everything operates smoothly even in scorching weather. The rides worked flawlessly, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The friendly staff and the easy availability of water throughout the park were notable highlights. Thorpe Park has clearly taken steps to make sure visitors have a fantastic time, even on the hottest days. I look forward to more enjoyable visits as a pass holder.
Brandon Daniels — Google review
Generally a clean, fun park with a more Laid Back atmosphere than Alton Towers. Significantly easier to do more at Thorpe than at Alton Towers, though I do still prefer Alton Towers.
I've travelled during public holidays and weekdays, and it's obvious that holidays are significantly busier than regular weekdays, particularly late May through to mid July, where its modtly quieter on Sundays than any other day.
Joseph 23Chamberlain — Google review
Visited today for my daughters 14th birthday. This is the only reason I chose to come on a Saturday. As expected rides were.. a bit a of a wait.
The car park is not marked off by any sectors, names or numbers. This was a bit of an annoyance when it came to leaving the park and finding the car again. The walk to the security checkpoint was mostly rubble and it took a few minutes to get to the snakey lines of the bag check area.
Not that it was much of a security check. The officers are probably under a time constraint but the lack of "check" at the "security checkpoint" was laughable.
As expected once in the park, the main attractions were over an hour's wait. The rides weren't too spaced apart so fairly easy to walk between them in good time. Lots of room for wheelchair users and prams.
I am a larger lady and roughly a size 20/22. I was too big for all of the rides. So I stood by and watched the bags instead.
My daughter then went on one ride and it took over 60 minutes from start to finish. We then walked to collosus.
Having spent 90 minutes in line it was then shut down. With no explanation by staff.
The bad weather protocol was then put in place after an hour. So we can come back again another day.
Toilets all seemed to be well kept and food and drink the usual theme park prices. A churro was £7, plain ring donuts £3.95.
Natalie “BrandyBoomBoom” Metcalfe — Google review
Booked to stay in the shark cabin and free parking, breakfast, no ques and sunny weather made it perfect.
This morning the weather wasn't the best and it was 20x busier but, value for money alone yesterday was brill.
Went on every ride atleast twice on Friday. Used the free fast pass to go on the best rides before heading off early.
Jordan Mariner — Google review
Great Theme Park for all the family to enjoy, though its mainly aimed at thrill ride seekers and older children / adults. Queues can be long, though luckily on the day we went it wasn't too bad. I would recommend using fast track where possible to maximize your day of getting in as many rides as possible. If you don't like getting wet avoid tidal wave at all costs ..... there's no hiding from getting absolutely soaked ! Though refreshing on a hot sunny day : ) Definitely worth a visit.
Clear The Lot — Google review
One of my best choices.
The park is huge. Fun fact, there is a light security level. Basically, my bag wasn't checked and I got my drink inside in a thermos. Second security check through the magnetic door without a check.
The rides are all fun. Stealth is my favourite.
Be early and go for the rides asap. Later, the queue usually goes to an hour waiting and it isn't worth the trouble.
The whole place is run by young people therefore the customer service is low.
Overall, I had an amazing day and I totally recommend you to pay a visit and be prepared as well.
Have fun...
Nick Koutsandrias — Google review
We had such an amazing time at this place on Saturday! We booked online a few weeks in advance and when the day came there was a full-on storm that day. When we arrived, there were no queues! The most we waited was 25 minutes. We had to wait for lightning and thunder to pass at one point, about 45 minutes, then it was back on. The most thrilling ride for me was definitely Stealth. It's so fast, I lost my breath for a sec. Many food places to choose from. The props for the rides are well done, and create great ambience. One of the kids didn't bring a raincoat so we ended up buying a poncho for £10... So if there's rain on the horizon come prepared.
Kirsten Lodge — Google review
Good theme park with a variety of rides but the food there is cheap so I'd just stick to the fast food. The queues aren't too bad if you go off-peak and we were lucky with the weather. Worth mentioning that the Thorpe Park App is a must-have to see which rides have the fewest wait times and where to find them on the map. It would also be a good idea to go on the bigger rides at lunch time or at the end of the day when queues are the lowest.
Kiran — Google review
From adrenaline-pumping roller coasters to water rides and live entertainment, Thorpe Park has something for everyone seeking an exciting day out. If you're a fan of thrilling experiences, you'll definitely enjoy your visit to Thorpe Park like me and my family did 😌
Samrina Khadka — Google review
Fantastic day spent at Thorpe Park. Amazing rides for thrill seekers. It is well maintained and the staff is good.
The only bad thing is the waiting time in queue. You wait on average 45 minutes for the most rides. I visited on the weekend.
Pravin Dudhade — Google review
This kind of place is never cheap, but we paid £29 per head and it was good value for that
Did 8 rides in a 10-6 day. Queues well managed, ride wait times accurate on the app.
Caution for winds though as colossus is particularly sensitive and they kept closing it when we were there without warning and for unpredictable times of course. Other rides less prone as they are more modern.
Food was a let down. Had low expectations and even them was disappointed. High price but even the chips were.dry.and meh..burger king was cash only due to system failure on the day we went.
David Welch — Google review
We stayed at the Shark cabins and I have to say I was more than impressed with the incredibly friendly staff, quality of services and what was on offer for the price point the cabins were clean, well stocked with tea/coffee and bottled water provided. Only downside to the cabins were the shower situation as the whole cabin became a steam room due to the poor ventilation leaving everything wet and then damp.
Breakfast was fantastic with a wide range on offer including vegan options everything tasted great, cooked well and hot.
Evening meal as shown in the pictures came to £50 which was with two alcoholic drinks so the price point there wasn’t extortionate with a DJ and a quiz which was alright.
The theme park itself was well kept, clean but incredibly busy and even though we had fast track it really didn’t make much of a difference compared to other theme parks in the country with waits times varying from 30-60 minutes on some of the rides which put a downer on the experience.
However the live actor rides were great a breath of fresh air and throughly enjoyed both the ghost train & the walking dead ride.
Coasters were great when we eventually got on them though some of the fastest and especially the tallest in UK great stuff.
Jay Hall — Google review
It was a very lovely sunny day when I went. We covered the main big roller coasters and they were a lot of fun. It was also fun for me spotting some aircraft flying over the resort hence it’s near Heathrow. Because I have autism, I am able to use a ride access pass which helps reduce my time of waiting in the queue. Saw I had to wait for like half an hour hence someone might have dropped an item whilst on the ride. But it was resolved luckily. I loved being there for the day and can’t wait for Hyperia to open soon!! :)
Brandon Bellchambers — Google review
Great park for the older kids, you've really got to be 1.4m to get your money's worth. We went on Fright Night and my only negative would be that there weren't enough "characters" walking around the park, only kept to their set areas which meant you had to go out of your way to see them. Otherwise, an amazing day
Neil Bewsey — Google review
Rides gives you all the rush and excitement that you need. Of course the lines are super long but everyone wants the same thing you want. You can try another of their 5+ roller coaster etc. One fee whole day WORTH IT!! Better if you do 2 days like me and my sister did and stayed over night. The cabins are very small I admit but after a tiring day shower and sleep is all I needed. The restaurant was ok enough for dinner. Buffet breakfast, parking and 1HR FAST PASS FREE GOT US ON 3 OF THE BEST ROLLER COASTERS WE MISSED THE DAY BEFORE. SO WORTH THE £200 for 2 days 1 night😁👍🏽
Amanda Nugent — Google review
Went to Thorpe Park for fright nights, I have autism and ADHD, upon entry the lady at the desk was so kind and helpful as she could see I was nervous, the park staff were fabulous, the fright nights mazes were brilliant, the shows were wonderful! Really great experience, on the first night we had a couple of drinks at one of the little bars being served by Josh and Ed who deserve a special mention as they were so friendly and helped answer questions about things going on at the park, so much so that I booked to come again the next day! Well done everyone and thanks for having us ❤️
Lauren Goddard — Google review
Bought tickets well in advance, hence costed £25pp. If you buy on the same day, prices were around £66! It is quite vastly developed theme park, with wait time of upto an hour for all their famous rides such as Swarm, Stealth, Nemesis Inferno, etc. Best hack is to get the Thorpe park app, after you finish each ride just check on the wait time for your preferred rides and choose wisely (you dont wanna waste your time waiting while you can experience 2-3 rides in that duration).
Food is hella expensive! £4.70 for a small portion of fries (they call it regular portion but it equals to McD small fries portion). You can carry your own food. There’s nice seating spaces at very close intervals where you can sit and eat. Water refill stations are widely available. There’s dryer pods near water rides to dry yourself (costs £1pp lasting upto 4-5 mins). If you dont have any heavy bags to carry (such as a regular bagpack/handbag) keep them with you. There’s designated places to keep the bags at the boarding station of every ride.
Mudra Vyas — Google review
Fantastic theme park. My favourite in the UK. Ride queues averaged 40 minutes to an hour on our visit. The fast passes cost more than the tickets so skip that and get there for opening and book in advance.
Refillable drinks are available for soft drinks, and free water refill stations are dotted around the park.
Car parking is chargeable and cheaper booked in advance.
Fishers Farm Park is a popular family attraction that offers a range of activities such as horse and tractor rides, animal enclosures, an adventure playground, and cafes. It provides a unique combination of farm animals and exciting play opportunities, making it an ideal destination for family outings, birthday celebrations, school trips, and group excursions.
Great family day out! Ideal for children up to age 5/6 with plenty of outdoor play areas as well as a few ride on attractions including a tractor ride around the farm paddocks to see the animals. The splash area is great to use for the kids on a hot day so bring swimwear on those hot days! Great indoor play area including sensor area for those with ASD. All the staff very friendly and lots of opportunities to meet & pet the animals.
Chris Bleach — Google review
Fishers farm is a great place for families with young children (up to 12). The staff are excellent, rides are great and age appropriate and horse rides were just loved. Food is good quality and reasonably priced. If you want to bring your own food there are adequate picnic areas. This place still has a family feel to it.
In less busy times rides are scheduled but on busy periods they run all day.
Steven Williams-Knights — Google review
We visited Fishers Farm today.
I drove an hour and a half to get there and it was well worth it. On booking, £20 a ticket seems a bit steep for a farm, but it’s worth every penny.
There’s plenty to to do there and you can easily fill the entire day. In fact, there were some bits we didn’t quite reach, so we’ll be going back.
We saw 15 minute old baby goats, lambs and all the usual farm suspects. So beautiful. The entertainment for the kids is excellent and far surpasses a play area. Loads of rides, plenty included in the price and loads of quirky bits, like tree top walking, enchanted forest.
We took a packed lunch, but the hot drinks and ice creams were reasonably priced. Clean and the staff were all friendly.
Highly recommended.
Hayley Brailey — Google review
Kids had a great day there, only downside was that we didn't get to do all the timed staff assisted activities due to the way the timings were set out. If you are on one side of the park you had to hurry to another side to get to each of the timed things. Maybe having more staff working at the below rides would be better, one employee was doing the barrel bug rides and the ghost train he seemed to be doing everything on the park.
All that said, we would definitely visit again!
claire gee — Google review
A wonderful day out for children up to the age of 12! Lots of various rides and activities, many play areas around the farm. Not too busy which meant we didn't have to queue too long for the rides.
Naz Khan — Google review
I visited on Tuesday with my husband and our 3 year old son! Absolutely brilliant experience, I find it very relaxing and peaceful place! Loved the Enchanted woodland! Loved to see all the animals! The staff are very friendly, always welcoming! Definitely going back soon!
iuliana pruteanu — Google review
Was OK but the animals looked sad to me, or overwhelmed; for our entertainment?
Bare in mind I have no knowledge of farm animals or how they feel. But i doubt anyone would like this sort of room to move around in. Just my own thoughts and opinions. The assault course and everything like that was good though👍
c_trains — Google review
The kids love this place , well organised, lots to do for all ages , food and drink outlets good .
Indoor and outdoor picnic areas all weathers , ghost train and animal and magic show a must .
My boys loved the new sensory rooms .
Happy and helpful staff team .
Great value at £21 a head too .
Andy David — Google review
Hard to knock this place really. We are currently 2nd day of 4 day stay next door at the attached Farm House Cottage accommodation. We have enjoyed using the park both days including prior to check-in yesterday. It has a huge variety of activities, most of which are included in the ticket price. The ticket price is decent value if you are able to manage the whole day, although I can see it preventing many families coming as often as they'd like (£22 for adults and 3 and overs, £20 for up to 2 yr olds.) Accommodation next door is lovely high high, beamed ceilings and solid wooden furniture throughout. Practical amenities include dishwasher which is nice. Complimentary cakes were waiting when we arrived which was a lovely touch.
Day 4 update:
I have had to add to this because each day we have been impressed with the enthusiasm and helpfulness of the staff, many of whom are young and would therefore be excused for being somewhat surly or lacking of customer skills! They are however, welcoming, professional, friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs. The tractor/ trailer drivers on Monday 8th Easter 2024 were exceptional in their knowledge and how they dealt with (a LOT of) kids. Thank you to all who work here.
S Woods — Google review
What a wonderful place, so much to see and do .
Santa's grotto was exceptional.
Father Christmas 🎅 had my grandchildren enthralled.
A whole room full of presents for the kiddies to choose their own , what a hit that was .
Jennifer Willes — Google review
Fishers has so many activities for kids it's fantastic. We spent about 6 hours at the farm, with plenty to do. The food was fairly priced and tasty. Nice seating areas.
The indoor soft play was really good, a lovely circus theme.
We especially enjoyed the opportunity to pet some of the animals, they all looked really well cared for 🙂
Lauren Derrick — Google review
We really loved this farm park. There were loads of lovely animals and an interactive show that allowed the kids to feed them, whilst the team chat through their breed and how they are cared.
My boy is only 18 months, but there was plenty for him/us to do. There are areas dedicated to younger kids and rides we could go on with him. His entry was also free.
It's not a huge rip off, once you are inside, although you do need to buy tokens for everything, on top of your entry free.
We bought some coffees and snacks and they weren't too expensive.
They have a good selection of things to do yourself including tractor rides, train rides play parks, climbing and a sensory light barn. Then events throughout the day are worth scheduling in...so make a note of the timings...these are Tractor rides, animal shows and ghost rides, to name a few.
They have plenty inside also, so pretty weather friendly.
Will definitely go back!
Charlotte Geen — Google review
What an awesome place for kids!!
Visited with x2 five years olds and they had a blast!
Visited today it was very quiet, which was fab!
You need to book online, there is a large free car park.
Large soft play in 3 sections, rides, splash pad, quad bikes, tractor ride, animals, zip line, safari bugs, bouncing pillows, trampoline, glow area, Wendy House, ghost train, Castle and more.
This is far more than a farm... we spent the entire day here 10-5pm.
Drinking water for freely available, staff friendly and the farm is kept really well.
Highly recommend a day here! This place is by far the best farm I have visited!
Well Done Fishers!! We will definitely be returning.
Mrs Foster — Google review
This place has it all for all ages, we took our family ranging from children of 6months to kids at 9, to adults in their 20's, 30's and 60's. We could play together, see animals, soft play, sensory. What a location, definitely recommend.
Clare Harding — Google review
I went to fishers farm park today with my family. this was my first time coming here since I was about 8 years old. Little baby Rupert had a great time. If you have a younger child and are sceptical about it being worth visiting I can 100% say it absolutely is. Between the animals and the various sensory areas, the teacups and merry-go-round and the splash zone (and more!) he loved every second. He was giggly and smiley the whole day and very much enjoyed himself, as did the rest of my family. Fishers is really for all ages and is a brilliant day out. I really do recommend it to everyone!
daniella cropanese — Google review
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Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, RH14 0EG, 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.
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.
Mine BILGUTAY — Google review
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Windsor Castle Parking Lots, 2 The Cloisters, Windsor SL4 1NJ, 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 :)
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.
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...
Ben Strawbridge — Google review
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Holt Pound Ln, A325, Farnham GU10 4LD, 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
Uppark House and Garden is an elegant 18th-century mansion nestled in the South Downs, offering a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of wealthy Britons. The rich Georgian interiors, art, and servants' quarters showcase the grandeur of the era. The beautifully landscaped garden is said to have been inspired by renowned figures like Capability Brown and Humphry Repton. Additionally, it holds historical significance as H.G Wells' mother once served as a housekeeper here.
One of my favourite NT houses to visit. I like it as its size is manageable...it still feels like a home. It's also one of the few houses (that I know of) where one can visit the kitchens, which are fascinating here. The view is spectacular, although I found the gardens as nothing much. Despite those small drawbacks still a great experience!
Mat Dodol — Google review
One of my favourite NT houses to visit. I like it as its size is manageable...it still feels like a home. It's also one of the few houses (that I know of) where one can visit the kitchens, which are fascinating here. The view is spectacular, although I found the gardens as nothing much. Despite those small drawbacks still a great experience!
Mat Dodol — Google review
Lovely National Trust property. It doesn't look much from the outside, but inside was stunning; especially as it was all kitted out ready for Christmas with exquisitely decorated Christmas trees. Beautiful views out over the South Downs, and a cosy coffee shop and second hand book shop too. All in all, a perfect place to potter around!
Mark Collier — Google review
This is a great spot hidden from the main road and I urge people to visit. It's a great house to explore (although ground floor and downstairs only) and the parkland it sits in is beautiful.
Like any National Trust property, there is a fantastic cafe and a 2nd hand book shop too.
Chris Hughes — Google review
The gardens are beautiful and the view around the house is great. Volunteers in each room who are knowledgeable and you exit via the servants level and kitchen and tunnels. The view is amazing and the walks are great but be aware of the changes in elevation.
Sharon Lloyd — Google review
A lovely place to visit. The staff and volunteers are friendly and informative. The café is in a nice setting. Would recommend anyone of all age groups to visit and spend a couple of hours admiring the architecture, artwork, and history of the house. The only downfall at the moment is that the dairy is not open due to restoration.
Marcia S — Google review
Lovely setting and a beautiful house with a very interesting history. The view from the lawn is spectacular! Not much to do once you're in the grounds but the view does make up for that. Lovely secondhand bookshop and cafe on site.
R C — Google review
Volunteers were lovely but we would have liked more information available to read as we went round. Great story about the 70 year old heir and 20 year old milkmaid! Lots to see and great grounds are great to wander.
Nigel Gainford — Google review
Uppark is a lovely national trust setting with a beautiful house, nice outdoor space and a lovely cafe and bookshop. It has all the normal facilities national trust venues have and the staff are nice and friendly. We had a great Sunday afternoon outing here in the cold and look forward to coming back in the spring.
James Dunford — Google review
House is lovely to walk around. Someone in every room giving information. Gardens were slightly uninspiring, probably due to time of year. Only two sinks work and one drier, but clean.
Cafe had a good selection of cakes and some sandwiches. If you wanted hot food, only jacket potatoes are available.
Heather Plowman — Google review
Absolutely beautiful location with stunning views. The cafe offers some lovely cakes & pastries and we were lucky enough to enjoy some autumn sunshine and sit outside. We didn’t visit inside the house as we had our puppy with us, but he really enjoyed the grounds.
Brad Tyler — Google review
Great walks on a very blustery day. Lovely views across the downs. A stunning house and gardens
Benjamin Lee — Google review
Enjoyed a lovely day here, got in free on the Heritage open day mid September. Nice range of cakes, but light meals are limited to jacket potatoes or soup. Tasty potatoes though with yum coleslaw and leaves. Really spacious secondhand bookshop with comfy chairs to relax in! The house was interesting. Especially as much was restored since the fire in 1989. Informative guides in each room. Saw a little vole in one of the tunnels!
Sarah Ison — Google review
We stopped for lunch on our way to Winchester on a very wet day. The cafe was heaving, and it was too wet to look around the garden so we visited the house. It was nicely decorated for Xmas and was 'grander' than some of the NT houses I've visited but I.was disappointed so few of the main rooms were open. It also seemed a bit 'light' on information about the owners/builders.
Alison Morris — Google review
Lovely house and gardens, beautiful view from the coffee shop. The second hand book store inside the coffee shop is well stocked and has a lovely atmosphere for relaxing with a drink if the weather becomes inclement.
The house has a great array of rooms open, the upstairs/downstairs theme is wonderfully presented (one of the best I've seen) with a really interesting/unusual underground series of servant tunnels from the servants quarters (current coffee shop) to the main manor house.
Dogs allowed in the book shop/coffee shop, slightly disappointed that there was no national trust shop on site. Plenty of parking.
Benjamin PAULLEY — Google review
What made the visit so memorable was the member of staff/ volunteer. He was extremely well turned out and spoke with such knowledge that we wondered if he was a retired headmaster or school teacher.
He taught us about small pox and cow pox. This came about because I asked about some wooden items that had a lace material attached that were on display. He also told us the history of the family who lived at Uppark House and how the owner had married the diary maid. I love people history. Sadly, the servants' quarters were closed due to a lightning strike, and the famous dolls' house was not currently on show. We explored the tunnel where the servants use to transport the meals from the kitchen. This is now the cafe.
We were shown were the curtains and door frames had been repaired or replaced after the terrible fire. A very interesting property.
Kay Stobbart — Google review
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Greys Court is a Tudor manor house and estate situated in the Chiltern Hills near Henley-on-Thames, now managed by the National Trust. The property boasts a 16th-century donkey-powered mill wheel, 12th-century tower and grass maze. With its charming period features, courtyard and walled garden, Greys Court has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
Another lovely National Trust venue. Beautiful location and amazing it was open given the damage locally from Storm Eunice. The hard work of the staff must have contributed massively. Very warm welcomes by all the staff started at the entrance gate and carried on throughout our trip. Definitely going back for the woodland walks and what will no doubt be a colour explosion in the Spring.
Wayne Arnold — Google review
Family trip to see this lovely NT venue. Beautiful walled gardens, with the added benefit of a sculpture display throughout the gardens.
Cafe was well stocked, but usual NT high prices and slow service.
The walk around the perimeter is fabulous, with a small kids play area and plenty of woods to explore. The kids loved it.
Phil Sharp — Google review
We enjoyed going inside the house, lots of interesting rooms available to see! Also beautiful flowers in the gardens and the grounds were well-kept. Not 5 stars because the grounds aren't that big and you probably couldn't spend more than 2 hours here.
Maisie Whiting — Google review
Lovely visit to this beautiful house. The grounds are lovely, views are stunning. The house is very interesting, all the rooms are full of period decor. The Cow Shed café has a good selection of food and yummy cakes. Indoor and outdoor seating. Gift shop with lots of national trust gifts, it smells great in there. Outside is a plant section and there are some garden sculptures to buy too. Toilets near to the café. Easter activities for families over the weekend. Car park with disabled spaces. Entrance fee is the usual kind of price for National Trust. Busy popular place with lots to see
Louise — Google review
Lovely afternoon spent walking around the grounds and house.
House is small compared to alot of National Trust places but still full of history.
Coffee shop reasonably priced and ample parking
Chris Jump — Google review
We came back here in July 2022, 12 years after our first visit. This house has a complicated history, and there was no chance we'd remember the names of all the various families who had owned the estate since it was built in the 15th century. The oldest part of the house is the kitchen, and you can easily imagine the wooden beams there being five hundred years old. The gardens are well worth a stroll and there is an interesting feature called the Archbishop's Maze. On our previous visit it was possible to climb up a tower with great views of the estate, but that, sadly, was no longer possible.
T Hartberg — Google review
If your in the area this NT property is a must.The house looks like a home and you feel as if you could live there.The gardens are a joy to walk through and in the spring and summer the place must come alive.
Jeff Salt — Google review
One more lovely National Trust place.
The whole area is beautiful with very well kept gardens that are even pretty in winter.
Staff is very pleasant.
You can enjoy a good walk in the property.
Just note the house closes by 4pm.and last visit is at 3pm.
Laura F. — Google review
MAY GARDEN UPDATE!
The garden is really coming to life now that Spring has arrived ! Beautifully cared for ❤️. The donkey wheel still not on display (major work required) and the courtesy buggy has arrived for those with mobility difficulties. The very old wisteria is a must-see!
A very special place. The house has been left as if the owner had just moved out. Fascinating. There are also many rooms to see, unlike some places....and the gardens are very interesting, too, despite it being a grey day. Parking, toilets and cafe all as they should be. Would definitely come back later in the year!
Mat Dodol — Google review
Lovely National Trust place to visit when the weather is nice. Lots to see there. The house itself is quite small, so you might want to avoid it when it gets very busy, but the gardens are especially nice in spring/summer.
Pascal Trabut — Google review
Another great National Trust place. Nice old house, beautiful walled gardens, knowledgeable people and all pretty well laid out and organised. Shame the cafe was so filthy dirty... No tables cleaned, and outside this attracts wasps galore... Totally unacceptable for the prices you pay for a coffee and light bite. All staff are friendly and helpful though.
tom allen — Google review
We go to see the Wisteria every year, and it was wonderful. The gardens are full of spring blooms, we missed the tulips but the bluebells were still pretty in the woods surrounding the house... it was a lovely visit with lots of benches to sit in the gardens and enjoy the flowers.
Michelle Carey — Google review
Lovely little house with extensive historic gardens. It is well worth getting the outside garden tour as it gives context to the extensive and complex garden. The maze is a designated silent space on Sunday mornings. There is also a small shop and cafe selling basic fare. It could do with a few more tables inside but they have to work with the space they have.
Jeff Bulled — Google review
Greys Court is first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 but it's now a mixture of Medieval, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and 20thC design! A Great Tower from the 14thC still stands amongst earlier ruins and the beautiful walled gardens. Certainly worth the visit!
Chris Kinnersley — Google review
Visited yesterday, in early February. Didn't arrive in time to see the house, but the walled gardens were lovely despite being mostly dormant. Patches of snowdrops and fragrant narcissi, cyclamen and deep purple crocus, dotted with the happy yellow of primroses in the afternoon sunshine really lifted the spirits. Can't wait to come back and explore more, and indeed loved it so much I'm about to send off a CV as I type! What a stunning place! Can't wait to see the gardens in bloom in spring and summer, particularly looking forward to the spectacular wisteria display!
Hannah Davies — Google review
Very busy, car park was almost full. Cafe busy, no plates and a long wait. Food average. House was lovely, not enough Tudor possessions but nice all the same. Lovely gardens.
Caroline B — Google review
I would come back anytime. I beautiful location with Medieval and Tudor history. The staff is welcoming like always.
Tudor — Google review
Love visiting, been several times. Enjoyed Easter egg trail this time. Gardens were beautiful
Julia Owen — Google review
A nice place with several gardens. It is too early this time for blossom. I'll definitely come again and again in the rest of the year to enjoy different flower seasons.
Yong Li — Google review
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Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4PG, United Kingdom
Wellington Country Park is a great place for both children and adults to enjoy. It offers various attractions such as trails, a mini railway, petting barn, and crazy golf course. Kids can have fun jumping on the pillow or taking a paid train or car ride while playing in different play areas including a dinosaur park with diverse species that they will surely love. There is also a splash pool available exclusively for kids and farm animals that can be fed with food purchased at the ticket center.
Excellent fun for the family. Gigantic dinosaur walking puppet shows, bumper cars (without the bumping), water play, walks, crazy golf and on and on.
Cafés, toilets, rubbish bins plenty. Food on offer was good, healthy and varied.
Not too busy in school holidays (went on a Saturday) and very pleasant crowd.
Matthew Bowden — Google review
A nice park for kids to enjoy and adults to relax. There is jumping pillow, train ride(we have to pay £1 per person which is not included in the ticket), paid car ride for kids, and variety of play areas. A small Dinosaur park with different species. My kid really loved the dinosaur park. There is also splash pool(only for kids), farm animals (you can feed them, which you can buy at the ticket center). We liked the story telling and the dance show as well (they happen only in some particular timings as mentioned at the entrance). Totally, a good place to visit. You won't be disappointed.
Hari Priya — Google review
One of the beautiful country parks I have seen. The tickets seems for me a bit expensive, but there’s a lot of things to do for kids of all ages.
A dinosaur park with sounds.
Small “wooden village” with slides and activities for kids. I love the small houses pinned on the trees.
Two sand pits with toys, one for babies one for older kids.
A mini golf corner.
Cafe and clean toilets.
A train ride around the park.
3 areas with wooden slides and things for all ages.
A big inflatable area for jumping.
A small farm area, but didn’t got the chance to go check it.
And an area with some electric ride on cars.
A campside.
An area with feeding the ducks and specially, lots of benches and tables, great for adults while watching the kids.
Simply love it. If you want to go there, is better to go from 10am let’s say and stay there the whole day. Your kids won’t get bored. My son loved it there. I really recommend this place.
Kamelya K — Google review
I went there for a Halloween weekend trip... A very nice theme park for kids , lots of fun filled play areas and activities for kids... they have a animal farm with a petting area , a small lake for fishing as well... a nice little shop to buy toys and nice cafe too...
It was a fun filled event.
They have plenty of parking spaces too.
Dr Saadat — Google review
I'm definitely not going to disrespect this place, it's been a location that we and a group friends decided to get-together once a year as we're from different areas of England and its a central point and have been doing so for over a decade. For the first time this year, we actually got off our backsides from our chairs and walked the grounds and around the lake.
Its a beautiful location with plenty of things for families to occupy themselves. An animal area, train rides and play areas. The one thats been taken out over the years is the boats that we would have loved to have spent some time on as a group.
Rob Park — Google review
Fantastic, such a great display and entertaining venue, for both adults and children. Spectacular with hot and cold food the hot chocolate with rolo is a must. Its an hour and a half walk around with activities you can join in with. The storey boards and accomplishment voice makes you dream of being in Neverland. Big thank you to staff for an evening of pleasure. Go on have dome fun.
Bill Warman — Google review
Amazing place to take kids, so much to do and see, well worth the money. The staff are amazing and bent over backwards to accommodate and help, they were so friendly and kind. Everything was so well looked after and clean and we loved it - we will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
Jazz McCullough — Google review
GREAT AFTERNOON OUT. Plenty to do and see . Feed the alpacas and goats. Great day for the kids . THIS ATTRACTION DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH. CARD PAYMENTS ONLY .
Clive Whitby — Google review
It’s really expensive for what it is to get in but there is plenty to do and see. Sand pits for kids. Play area for kids. Also, a small scale farm that kids would enjoy too. The café is okay. Nice lake views and paths for walking. Multiple BBQ areas for a public barbecue. At least the entrance fee includes parking which is good. Parking could be better though. Some hidden spots. Then drive on and there are more. It’s dog friendly. Although pricey it’s totally worth it as a treat. A kids paradise though so if you don’t have kids then there are plenty of free lake view options not too far from this place.
G B — Google review
Did work experience here for 2 weeks and was best work experience with animals I’ve done so far! Everyone there was lovely and eager to teach me new things and share their love for the animals and they were very patient with my learning difficulties.
It’s also a lovely place with a variety of animals, highly recommend a visit!
Thank you Jenny, Jess, Lucy, Anna, Emma, Alyssa and Charlotte. 🫶
Ellie Davies — Google review
Love this place. Good for all ages although can be pricey. The farm is amazing and you can buy feed for the animals. You have to pay for train tokens and for the welly cars. Lots of outdoor play areas and 3 different cafes dotted about. The coffee is actually really nice too! Lunch food is pretty good, selection of hot and cold items. The kids lunchbox selection is really good and includes 6 items.
Lucy Ford — Google review
Came for Easter. Bit rainy but the toddler didn’t care. Lots to do, reasonably priced cafe, cute little train with lots of things to see on the way round. Only gripe was my burger bun wasn’t toasted so it just fell apart. Staff really friendly - all seemed to be local gap year kids so generally quite capable. Will return as some point for a camping trip I think in the summer.
Chris C — Google review
Stayed at Wellington Country Park as a campsite in our campervan whilst visiting the area. Did not realise until we got there that the price paid included full access to the park, bonus! Campsite is brilliant, park is out of this world. Breakfast in the park main cafe was really good. Park staff really helpful. Early evening walks in the park are the best after all of the park visitors have gone home, like having a massive estate garden to meander around :-)
Paul Caton — Google review
Superb ,I like circus ,bunny dance ,dainasore museum ,train ,animals ,feeding gunny pigs ,pillow jumping
Saroj Grewal — Google review
Con, it is quiet pricey. Pros, we took our 21 month old here, he loves animals and this was great. There were farm animals, mini play areas and multiple play areas around, hot and cold food, mini train, dinosaur park, soft play room, sensory room, and much more. Bring your buggy and bikes. Nice time out for the family.
Razia Ali — Google review
Lots of play areas! We spent a whole day here and didn't get to every play area. My son really enjoyed himself. Only downside is the entrance fee as it's a bit expensive and you still have to pay extra for the train ride and quad bikes!
Anna Stafford — Google review
Lovely place for kids, but very pricey for a whole family day out. One train ride should be included in your park tickets in my opinion.
Staff were friendly and there was lots of choice of play parks for the kids, would struggle to stay more than a couple of hours though if it was bad weather.
Lucy Quan — Google review
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Odiham Rd, Riseley, Reading RG7 1SP, United Kingdom
The Jane Austen House Museum is a well-maintained historic home where the renowned author spent her final eight years. Visitors can only view the interior on weekends from April onwards, but parking is readily available nearby. The house boasts a lovely exterior and features intricate details inside that offer an immersive glimpse into 19th-century English life. Its garden is replete with various flowers and plants, making it an excellent place to visit for those interested in history or horticulture.
Jane Austen stayed in the house for 8 years. We did manage to see inside the house as it only opens weekends from April. Lovely house looking from outside. Will try to visit again to see the inside. Free parking nearby street. There are a pub and a tea house opposite.
e tradecom (e-tradecom) — Google review
An absolute must to go for Jane Austen fans. Amazing museum showing how our favourite author lived the last 8 or so years of her life. Does have a lively little souvenir shop with some great books,teas and souvenirs to be acquired. Lived my visit there. The ticket is valid for a year so I am definitely going again.
Patrycja Burns — Google review
A must visit for any Jane Austen fan. The house is beautifully looked after and it was really interesting to find out more about Jane and her family.
There were dressing up clothes, which the kids loved and they were able to wear them while looking around. This made the experience more fun for them and it was a real treat. Had a lovely picnic in the garden and played some garden games. They even supplied blankets, deck chairs and cushions to sit on. The staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly. Plus the ticket is automatically an annual pass, which is a bonus and we will definitely be back. Really recommend.
Gemma Boggs — Google review
Lovely house that Jane Austen lived in at the end of her life. Very informative. Can get to see most of the house. Nice cafe over the road.
Gary Howorth — Google review
Didn’t disappoint. Beautifully presented with lots of Austen touches - the novels and her real life criss crossing each other. Wonderful to see where her inspiration came from. Informative. Lots of things to do too. We arrived in regency week so there were also many costumed visitors. A Quintessentially English village - what more could one want on a beautiful summer’s day.
Tamasine Smith — Google review
Came all the way from Australia to visit. Had an amazing time. If you're a Jane Austen fan, I couldn't recommend visiting her house anymore! It is not only fascinating, but you can immediately see and feel just how easily she felt so inspired. A stunning village and remarkable museum. Truly felt as though I had time travelled and expected Mr Darcy to come strolling through the door at any moment! 10 out of 10, do recommend!
Zenn Zora — Google review
I took my daughter for a day trip here. She is starting a degree in English Literature soon and thought it would be an excellent immersive experience as a precursor to her her studies.
We weren’t disappointed! It was a fascinating insight into Austin’s life. We learnt so much… I can highly recommend.
Jane Williams — Google review
We bought timed tickets in advance online for this house, but they were not too strict on the timing, and saw visitors buying tickets on the door. This is a real find for Jane Austen fans, and even for us who are not literary experts it was interesting. It is a pity there is no combined ticket with the Chawton House nearby which also has a connection to Jane Austen. There is a lot to read, so if you don't want to miss anything, you need a lot more time than the 20 minutes indicated on the timed tickets, but nobody tried to chase us out, even though we stayed for well over an hour.
T Hartberg — Google review
Very well maintained and quite interesting place to visit.
When we went in July, you had to pre book a time slot to get into the museum so you might want to check their website about that.
There’s several different rooms and parts of the houses to see, filled with explanations.
By far the most exciting part, especially for my child, was to be able to dress up with dresses, bonnets and umbrellas and then take a photo in the garden. Don’t miss that opportunity!
Wiebke C. — Google review
A must for Jane Austen’s lovers and readers.
A fascinating discovery for newcomers. Take your time to get to know the “soul” of this captivating illustrator of Women and Men Characters from her Life and Time.
Have fun trying on the Costumes from the times of “Mansfield Park” and “Pride and Prejudice” . Relax in the Garden at the end.
We loved it. And is such a beautiful corner of Hampshire 🌿. And Chawton House is just a stone throw away.
alcuoreramon12 — Google review
Jane Austine's house is a real wedding favor. Everything is well-kept, the garden is full of flowers and plants, the interior of the house with all kinds of details. An interesting dive into the nineteenth-century English world. Advised.
Gabriele Petronio — Google review
A lovely opportunity to explore the home of Jane Austen and her family. Friendly and welcoming staff as soon as we arrived, and the tickets were really good value. Would highly recommend!
Amy Jackson — Google review
Loved the house and garden - being able to stand in the rooms Austen wrote in, and see her handwritten manuscripts and writing table was so exciting. They have even reproduced the exact wallpaper that was there when she lived in the house. The cottage garden is small but beautifully kept with some nice places to sit. There is a lovely tearoom opposite called Cassandra's Cup, which did great tea, sandwiches and cakes too.
Catherine (Cat) — Google review
It was such an amazing experience. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We appreciated the authentic displays and writings that were presented. Parking was easy. If you're a JA fan, a must-see!
Robert Stephenson — Google review
This was a nice place and so interesting (at least for me). I do not give them five stars only because I believe that you can do better considering the price of the tickets.
In terms of the positive feedback, I loved the house, the little details like the clothes hanging, the tent to try on outfits, and the different sections of the house. It was nice to see the original outfits of "becoming jane", and there are some interesting pieces regarding Jane's life. I also liked that you can sit in certain spaces. The kitchen was great and the recording on it, very interesting.
However, as a suggestion I would have people characterized around the house, I would have someone in the section in which you have the clothes to try on, so they can help by taking pictures, and last but not least... Sadly, I would modify the design of the souvenirs. The white mugs with quotes are too boring! That can easily be done anywhere! I wanted to buy a souvenir from the house, a unique object to remind me of this visit, but the designs were disappointed.
You have a great place that could be AMAZING! I hope you consider some ideas, best wishes.
CONSTANZA ANDREA RÍOS ZURITA — Google review
Just a fine part of history that reaches out to even those with a passing interest in the literature of Jane Austen.
I was warmly welcomed by a guide, and I enjoyed the detailed explanations of what in effect is archaeology.
This is a must for those who are fans of the 18th century novelist.
MikeExpressTrain Condon — Google review
Excellent visit to the house on Friday. Very helpful staff and having not visited for a few years it was great to see the improvements made. The restored wallpaper in particular made it feel very much of its former residents. Highly recommended. Don’t forget to go on to Chawton House 5 minutes walk along the village street and Cassandra’s Tea Room is great.
Richard K — Google review
I really enjoyed visiting this museum. My favourite author. Parking is free but limited, positioned across the road.
Lots of period furniture and clothing. Interesting to see how people lived back in the day. Almost mimicking sense and sensibility where it was one of the family homes given to the girls.
Been meaning to visit for years, glad I finally got around to it. Will revisit at some point,
Dave Edge — Google review
A very beautiful and inspiring place . I didn't hear much about Jane Austen before. But now I will definitely read some of her books. The most Jane Austen' famous book is Pride and Prejudice
Alexander Milinets — Google review
Loved Jane's house and the presentation of first editions within. Very well presented information regarding her life. No cafe though so go down the road to her brothers house for refreshments or to the pub across the way.
Rachel Foster — Google review
Wonderful house to visit if you are a Jane Austen fan but otherwise nothing remarkable. The rooms are well laid out with the history of the Austen family and various letters, pieces of furniture and items that belonged to Jane or her family. You do well to buy your ticket(s) in advance as only a few are allowed in at a time due to it being small. Also difficult to get to by public transport, the closest train station at Alston is a good half hour walk.
Do take the time to go to nearby Chawton House, a beautifully restored estate that belonged to Jane's brother.
Julie M — Google review
Not to be missed. Real authentic possessions owned by Jane Austen and her family abound in her house- the tiny octagonal table she wrote at, her original topaz jewellery, muslin shawl she made herself, and bed quilt she made with her sister- it's all there. Fragments of the original wallpaper from 1800 , following their discovery recently, have allowed restorers to wallpaper 2 of the rooms EXACTLY as they would have been when the Austen family lived there. Hopes are that the museum will open up the second floor at some time, the servants quarters, currently not open to the public. January/February is a good time to go as during summer, apparently , it's heaving
Donna Borja-Edwards — Google review
Visiting Jane Austen house was a highlight of our trip. We loved seeing Jane’s writing table, bedroom, jewelry, writing papers and other memorabilia. For any Jane Austen fans, this is a must see!
Christin Harding — Google review
A lovely house with so much history and information about Jane Austen and her family. It is a wonderful idea that your ticket entrance then serves as an annual ticket-I will be back to see the house at its best in spring and summer!
Ali Rog — Google review
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Winchester Rd, Chawton, Alton GU34 1SD, 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.
The Bodleian Library is a massive and ancient institution that houses over 11 million books. This impressive library is located in one of Oxford's most beautiful and historic squares. Tours are available to show off some of the library's hidden treasures, such as its legal deposit status.
Breathtaking, stunning buildings. Beautiful ambience and vibe.
£8.75 for family of four to see the divinity school. Kids should be free seeing as they don't really understand, parents have no choice but to take them in with them, therefore we have to pay for them only for them to sit there.
Aasiya Sidat — Google review
📖A Must-See in Oxford - Especially for Bibliophiles📖
While it's free to tour the outside grounds (and they're stunning as-is), it costs only a small sum to have a brief, guided tour of the interior of the Bodleian Library. Our tour guide was awesome, making the experience personable, fun, and interesting throughout.
The inside of the School of Divinity can't be captured properly with pictures. Numerous architects have their handiwork on display, and the details, miniature figures, and family crests can be savored for a long while (my personal favorite being Mary and baby Jesus reading a book together). Several films used this location as a backdrop, such as the Harry Potter movies, so fans of cinema will enjoy the tour as much as history buffs.
Certain locations during the tour do not allow for photography (such as the inside of the library), so be respectful and mindful about those cues from your guide. I purchased my tickets the day-of at the entrance and did not have to wait long for my tour to begin. It's well-worth the experience and makes a great addition to a day spent in Oxford.
Casey Covel — Google review
It was a great tour with our guide, Mr Robin. He was knowledgeable and explained the history in a lively way.
The library itself was very nice too. It’s impressed how the books still keeping good for such a long time.
Justina Lee — Google review
Highly recommend the tour, especially if you're able to take it with Louise, who is absolutely wonderful!
Thomas Browne — Google review
Loved it. Couldn't go inside yet. Either book a guided tour to go in or become a reader. But the view from outside itself was mesmerizing. Really really good to every book lover and old Archie fan. Mainly during sunset it was most beautiful
Jandhyala Kadambari Dhanusha — Google review
The Bodleian Library in Oxford is a stunning and historic hub of knowledge, perfect for book lovers and history buffs. It’s one of the oldest libraries in Europe, with origins dating back to the 14th century and is also one of the largest libraries in the United Kingdom. Its grand architecture and vast collection make it a must-see attraction for visitors to Oxford.
Subhankar Das — Google review
Went to the Radcliffe Camera to the Solidarity with Ukraine demonstration. Maybe 500 people there, many Ukrainians, Russians, Poles, Georgians, Czechs... all opposed to Putin's aggression against the Ukraine. Messages from the city's MPs, Layla Moran and Annaleise Dodds. Moving speeches from those with family in the Ukraine.
Irene Stratton — Google review
One of the world’s great libraries. It’s worth booking a guided tour weeks in advance to see the Duke Humfrey’s Library. The guides are excellent. The gift shop is also very good. The Radcliffe Camera next door forms part of the library and is a landmark building too (it houses the history faculty library), however it isn’t open to visitors.
Karin Sinniger — Google review
I am delighted to have booked the 60-minute guided tour to visit the Bodleian Library. Thanks to our enthusiastic and brilliant guide, Jessica, who provided us with a thorough and articulate explanation. I will certainly plan to visit again, and would love to take the 90-minute guided tour for a more comprehensive experience if it is available. Highly recommend joining the guided tour and reserving a spot in advance through the official website.
Riley Tang — Google review
It has many section of ticket that you can purchase.
Many of them are easily sold out so I would recommend to book it before.
Totally feels like you are in Harry Potter 😂. So, please pay a visit here
Lanni Anggrek — Google review
Do get a guided tour! Make sure to book at least one week in advance as well because the tickets run out. Seeing the oldest section of the library was amazing. The host was very knowledgeable, experienced, fun and entertaining.
Ege Temizkan — Google review
We had a great tour today with our tour guide Carmen. She gave us a lot of interesting information in a very friendly and considerate way. The group was small and we received an amplifier which made the tour so much more relaxing. The library itself was stunning and a must see for everyone who enjoys (old) libraries and Harry Potter filming scenes. Make sure to pre-book your tickets online. Otherwise it might be sold out.
4/5 because the ticket is quite pricey with 15 GBP.
Izzie — Google review
Wonderful place full of amazing history. The website stated that all tours were sold out, but you can buy them on the day. The advice we received was that tickets are sold out by 1130hrs, so do it early. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to follow. We had 14 in our group. They give you a headset to amplify his voice, so it is easy to hear him, even though the guide was quiet in the library. Photos are allowed. There are three lengths of tours, we went for the hour, and it didn't disappoint.
Karl B — Google review
One of the most beautiful library buildings in the world. Such rich history in this iconic centerpiece of Oxford.
Billy Bean — Google review
Historic, famous, 400 yr old library. Beautiful and definitely worth seeing when in Oxford. Unfortunately we couldn't go inside this time (wasn't open to the public when i went), but do go inside if you get the chance. Simply amazing structure and contents! Has been in many movies, i believe.
Kaptain Guzzy — Google review
You can go in because it's for students only right now (😭) but it looks cool and apparently there are over 1 million books in the multiple buildings. The architecture is also really fascinating because you wonder " how on earth did they build this 500 years ago". Anyways this is a cool thing to see.
James Nelson — Google review
Lovely place of course, and important. Named for its founder this is one of the oldest libraries in Europe founded in 1602. It is today one of the largest, or in fact 2nd largest library in Britain. The location deep in historic Oxford is easy to access and the architecture is both beautiful and iconic. There is generally a place around the circular building to photograph the site without having to perk through crowds. It is a working library, one of many in Oxford, and this is worth remembering if you want to go inside. There are library tours available but I do not use them. A superb, important and iconic building that is worth visiting, if nothing else, just for the sense of history. When running fully, this site is well served by buses or it is very easy to walk or cycle to.
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.
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.
Located in the historic Laverstoke Mill, Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a must-visit for gin enthusiasts. The 300-year-old mill, once a producer of banknote paper, has been reimagined by designer Thomas Heatherwick with stunning glasshouses. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, tastings, and even cocktail-making master classes. The distillery offers a unique experience in a picturesque and historically rich setting, making it an ideal destination for both gin aficionados and history buffs alike.
A lovely guided tour of the distillery. A very informative guide and the tour took in all the parts. Was family owned but now owned by Diego however they have kept the small nature despite all Bombay Sapphire being made here. The creative green house has examples of the plants used in the gin. The gin was very nice and the film about the distillery was good and had a choice of three gins to choose from. Would recommend a tour. The cafe was a nice surprise as the platter we had was so great value.
Angela Williams — Google review
Well what a amazing place and great history the buildings have. A must visit for any Bombay sapphire drinker! A great experience. The staff we’re help and informative. Our guild was very knowledgeable and gave an almost theatrical tour of the factory/site.
We traveled from South Yorkshire, but was well worth the travel.
Matthew Trcek — Google review
Great gin experience! The site is massively impressive and really well run. We booked the fancy Sunset cocktail making and tour experience. It's not cheap but you get to make 3 cocktails, have lunch, tour the site in a smaller group and enjoy a few extra cocktails on top. Plus you walk away with a bottle of the sunset gin. Everyone was very friendly, the food and drink are great. The bar and cafe are also worth a visit as is the shop. The only thing I would suggest is adding a bit of music in the cocktail making room, there's only ever going to be 10 people there and it would add to the ambience.
Well worth visiting and taking in a tour
Gareth Rees — Google review
Great experience, lovely atmosphere, wonderful kind, generous Interesting people who work there who made us feel very welcomed. The master cocktail making class was so worth it. The buildings themselves were beautiful!
lori-Ann clark — Google review
What a cool experience! Every detail is accounted for here. The place is tip top clean. History is preserved. The entire tour changed my whole perspective on Bombay. 10/10! AMAZING!
Also had a few recommendations at their bar, highly recommend! All staff were wonderful. Got some food as well, all delicious and locally sourced. And of course, visited their store and took home great souvenirs.
Karen Rodriguez — Google review
Can't recommend this place enough. We did a tour of the distillery which was brilliant. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us interested for the whole tour. The tour starts off the best way possible with a Gin and tonic. The tour lasts for 90 minutes and went by in the flash of a hat. Plenty of history to the site. Along with the tour there is also a bar, shop and cafe. Will be back again.
Chris Watson — Google review
A wonderful experience in an idealic and historically fascinating setting. Booking online was extremely easy. We arrived an hour early so had a very decent cup of coffee in the cafe and resisted the temptation to add a large slice of #vegan chocolate cake. Then a relaxing professionally mixed G&T in the bar. THEN the tour which started with ANOTHER G&T in a Bombay Sapphire Glass with plenty of ice and Fever Tree tonic. THEN a short film in a comfortable setting with a nice little table to put your Drink on. THEN a tour and explanation of the distilling process and the history of the building. THEN a stop in the gift shop to overspend before driving home thoroughly satisfied.
Sean Durrant — Google review
From my recent last week visit.
Super to understand history, specially for Indian to know why it’s Bombay sapphire and not London Sapphire.
The great Thomas and Marry invention is interesting.
Ambience is really fascinating 👍. It’s worth to spend and understand within 2 Hrs from tour round.
Online booking is necessary before visit to book your slot.
Staff is knowledgeable
Karan Khairnar — Google review
Excellent tour by one of Bombay Sapphire's staff, really informative and the site has a vast amount of history which is amazing to hear about.
Lasts about 2 hours including complimentary cocktail.
The bar is situated over two floors whereby you can drink your cocktail and enjoy watching the cocktail makers in action.
Recommended.
Stuart Love — Google review
Really interesting place to visit. Loads of history and the guide was very knowledgeable. All the staff were really delightful, welcoming and great to chat to.
We went for the Discovery Visit, but I definitely want to go back for a cocktail master class. You can visit the cafe and shop anytime. It doesn't have to be part of a tour. Nice shop with good offers, despite what I've read from other reviews.
Natalie Elliott — Google review
Went on a tour which offered a complimentary drink. The cinema screen at the beginning had a nice surprise at the end. The grounds are lovely and can go for a drink there without purchasing a tour. The l shop was reasonably priced and had good gifts for birthdays etc
Oli — Google review
Had a fantastic time doing the tour and cocktail masterclass. Went with my wife on a beautifully sunny day. Everyone there was amazing and knowledgeable, with a special shout out to Chloe who did the masterclass. Her warmth and charm shone through and made the experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and interesting activity to do with a partner or group.
alex bell — Google review
A wonderful experience and a must for any gin lover. At first we had a very informative tour about the history of the gin and the site itself. After learning about the process and the ingredients, we had a go at making some cocktails ourselves. As the designated driver I only had a few sips of my drinks, which were wonderful. Even though the weather wasn't that great the staff made it such a delightful time. Highly recommend and will be coming back again in the future 🍸🍹
Jordan Hutton — Google review
The Laverstoke Mill Gin Distillery is a fantastic destination to enjoy a gin... and to learn how one of the world's popular brands is made (the entire world's supply of Bombay Sapphire is produced here).
The distillery is near our place in Whitchurch, which makes it an ideal destination for a countryside ramble (ramble being the key word, especially on the return if you get my drift).
There is a great selection of cocktails on offer at their amazing bar - be sure to check out the view down on the bar from the balcony seating. If the weather's good, then the outside patio by the river Test is excellent, and you may see a swan or two!
Some light food is on offer. We had the grazing bowl, which had 3 different bowls: olives, vegetable crisps, and stuffed peppers. At £4.50 it was a great compliment to our Laverstoke cocktails, which were £10 each. A bit more if you ask for doubles. Why wouldn't you? Especially if you like us are walking home.
Regarding transport, there is a bus stop right at the distillery for the 76 bus that gets you back to Andover or Basingstoke. If you change in Whitchurch, then you can get the 86 down to Winchester. A taxi will get you up to the nearby stations at Overton or Whitchurch.
There is a wonderful gift shop for all your bartenders' needs. There is also a good gift package selection.
Our son and his girlfriend went on the tour (wife and I couldn't extract ourselves from the bar...). They said they really enjoyed the 90min tour which included a drink at the start, a short history film, the botanics greenhouse, a guided tour and watching the production of gin in the fermenting room, amongst other activities.
If you do wander back to Whitchurch through the countryside footpath, then that will bring you out at Bere Mill, which often has its garden open for visitors on bank holidays. The Bere Mill was once linked to Laverstoke Mill, generating electricity. If Mills are your thing, then there's 3 more in Whitchurch: Town Mill, Fulling Mill, and the Whitchurch Silk Mill (only the latter is open to the public).
Recommended.
Andrew Reeves-Hall — Google review
This is our second time here. The first time, we just did the tour. This time, however, we did the cocktail making master class. This was a really fun experience, and very boozy, you make three cocktails each, and they are strong! but oh, so good.
They young girl doing the class was great, informative, and happy.
All the staff we spoke to were happy and helpful and always with a smile on their faces. Especially all the young ones who I'm sure would much rather be drinking with friends the watch us getting drunk and talking rubbish, lol.
All in all, a great day out and highly recommend.
sally mckay — Google review
A must-do if you are a gin lover. A cheeky sample of the Sunset and Lemon Presse to begin before an excellent tour of the grounds provided lots of insight into the production - great historical background to the site and a look at the spectacular glasshouses. We then moved onto the gin masterclass; special shout-out to Marcus whose knowledge of all things gin was first rate. Each of the three cocktails you create were delicious, we will definitely be testing them out at home!
Jill Appleton — Google review
I would say this tour was OK.. would have been nice to maybe make some gin etc, rather than just walking around and listening to people talking.
Very pretty though but not sure it was worth the tour.
Lucy Wilks — Google review
If you're in the area or making a special 'pilgrimage', then booking a tour of The Bombay Sapphire Distillery will not disappoint!
The historical buildings, the glass fountain, and the River Test running through add a lovely atmosphere.
Bombay Saphire has been my favourite gin for many a year, so it was such a treat to learn all about it.
Definitely adds a whole new dimension to the drinking experience.
Obviously, I left with some treasures from their shop after the tour.
Dawn Williams — Google review
We had a gift of a tour and a cocktail making masterclass last Xmas, and we just got around to booking and visiting.
The tour was pretty much what you would expect if you have ever visited a distillery or brewery before, but with the addition of the quite long history of the site (from before Doomsday) and also the beautiful greenhouses and plants).
The masterclass is fun, and you end up with 3 fantastic cocktails to enjoy; or at least what's left of them! Time really flies by.
One word of caution, don't plan on driving yourself afterwards.
Peter Guberg — Google review
Fantastic tour, history and science all mixed into one! Glass of gin and tonic to start, loved the cinema experience
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Laverstoke Mill, London Rd, Whitchurch RG28 7NR, United Kingdom
The Marwell Zoo is a zoo that houses a large variety of animals from all over the world. It has several habitats, including an African savannah, an Australian rainforest, and a Toy Train track. The zoo has been recently upgraded with new enclosures and additions, making it one of the best zoos in the United Kingdom. The staff are always polite and helpful, and take great care of the animals.
I recommend arriving early around 10 or 11 AM, that way you can enjoy watching many of the animals be fed. Catching meal times ensures that the animals are active and you see the interactions with their handlers. There’s a decent amount of parking, and make sure you bring your walking shoes as there’s a fair distance between some of the exhibits. There are even some enclosures that you can walk into any animals roam around you. There’s lots of space for families to spread out and enjoy!
Amanda Lee — Google review
Fantastic family day out. I took my 11 year old and 2 year old. We booked online,under 3s are free. Easy to get around and there is a lovely little train. We went and it started to rain so the train ride came in handy it cost 2 pound per person no charge for my 2 year old.
Plenty of toilets and places to eat. Gorgeous animals to see we were lucky enough to watch the red panda playing in the tree and say some gorgeous birds in the open aviary and there is some lovely garden areas and the manor is absolutely gorgeous.
Kathryn Mogan — Google review
Always a pleasure to go to Marwell although I feel there is too much wire fencing and some animals still don't have enough space.
I am not sure how I feel about some of the larger animals being held in such small areas. I understand however that they are well cared for.
Liz Williams — Google review
Wonderful zoo, the animals are well looked after, staff are all great and care for the animals and their jobs. Lots of walking paths and places to explore, stopping points and food outlets. Number of play parks en route. It’s about 3 miles total walking distance around the outer perimeter. Very clean and tidy.
As with any zoo, the big cats and primates can’t have as much space to roam and play as they would in an ideal world but they are safe.
We went on the weekend when it’s very busy and in the week as well, during the week is far better and less crowded. The zoo relies on donations, paying customers and ticket entry - it’s all going to a valuable cause.
P L — Google review
First time visiting, came here after recommended by friends.
Had a lovely day out, despite the rain, lots of animals to see including penguins 🐧, Monkeys 🐒, Red Pandas 🐼, snow leopard 🐆 and many more.
There was no queues to get into the park and loads is parking available.
Animals can be seen clearly, through glass and enclosures, so young children to adults can enjoy the experience.
This is an Ideal day out for anyone, babies, children, on your own, couples, elderly, wheelchair users, as there is slopes to make the park more accessible.
There is a lot of land and a fair bit of walking to do around the zoo, so bear that in mind, however, there are benches and seats all around.
Had lunch in cafe Graze, it's quite small, but plenty of choices of food, from cookies, cakes and muffins, to chip, jacket potatoes or lasagne.
There is probably only 10 tables inside the cafe, but there is a large outdoor dining area.
All the staff are very friendly from the man who sold me my ticket at the entrance, to the lady who served me in the cafe and wished me a happy new year, to the gentleman who answered my questions in the tropical enclosure.
Would definitely go again one day, but not for a while.
If your looking to go often, you can upgrade your day ticket to an annual membership.
The only thing, I felt let the zoo down, was the lack of toilets.
Em B — Google review
A little small zoo. Still a nice few hours with the kids. Get there on good time and walk around slowly.. when it's not to hot animals are always pm display and very visible to see. Unfortunately, this weekend it was so hot, think they all had enough. Always a good little place to go though. Nice gift shop. Toilets pretty clean. Nice picnic area but food is available.
Sharlene Thomas — Google review
Wonderful zoo. Spread over a lovely country estate. The owners have obviously given great thought to the enclosures and most are huge, bigger than many other zoos. I did some reviews that you don't get to see the animals. This is easily resolved here as most enclosures have more than one viewing point and we went back to some enclosures again on our way out and saw the ones who were asleep etc on our first try. Remember these are living creatures with a routine of their own not "performers" in our "play"
Rob Bowie — Google review
Fantastic day out for families. I had not been in 30 years and I have to say that some of the place looked a bit tired and some of the old enclosures have been left to rot but what they do have is a fantastic range of very healthy looking animals. The range of animals from Tigers to monkeys, birds and a big hit if a red panda, is just right and the ability to see the animals as you walk around is just right. It's a good few hours of walking with a land train that lets you see the whole thing of you want. There are lots of picnic spots, and play parks dotted around. Kids that normally moan after a few hours were well entertained.
Tom Lampard — Google review
We went on a Saturday. We bought our tickets online and saved waiting at the entrance.
The park is clean, there are plenty of areas for children to play and restaurants with a good price but with a very good quality.
We saw a lot of animals although there were some areas without animals.
The organisation is very good and you can do the tour in one day very comfortably.
There are no shows or at least we didn't see anything to see how they are fed or an explanation of their lives.
Highly recommended and very good to go with children.
Marc Vilalta — Google review
I have visited Marwell Zoo many times over the last 15+ years and have always enjoyed my time here. They have a large selection of animals and have upgraded enclosures and added new ones over the last few years. The Tropical House and the aviary are currently closed due to the avian flu so you won't be able to see the birds that fly here or the sloths. The restaurant serves lovely food with large portions, although on pricey as to be expected at these types of attractions. The staff are always polite and helpful and the zoo keepers take great care of the animals. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in wildlife.
Hannah Glenhill — Google review
Absolutely blown away with the place! Managed to get some beautiful photos of the animals there, abd we were pleased to see that they are so well cared for. You can really see that the keepers are trying their best to make each animals enclosure as close to their natural habitat as possible. Lots of open spaces and walking around which was nice, and lots of different variety of parks for the children. I would definitely recommend this as a place to visit if you are in the vicinity, or for a day out as we did from the Isle of Wight. Beautiful place and a great attraction. We liked that the price was so good also!
Alli Smith — Google review
Lovely day spent at Marwell Zoo, weekday and out of school holidays so other than a group of small school kids it was wonderfully quiet.
Great facilities with friendly staff and volunteers throughout the park.
Loads of animals to see all in spacious enclosures allowing them to roam as free as possible with excellent viewing opportunities.
Ticket prices are very reasonable and there is plenty of free parking. We took a picnic but the food places and food on offer looked pretty good. We did grab a latte, which despite being machine made, was great. There were plenty of picnic areas/tables dotted around the park for those who had brought their own food. Gift shop by the entrance/exit was full of the usual gifts and masses of cuddly toys…the prices weren’t crazy which is a bonus!
All in all a great day out, highly recommended…
Jo Jhanji — Google review
Always great fun for everyone.
Will disagree with previous reviews that there was no animals. We managed to see most of them.
We actually had a nice meal in the zoo canteen. To compare to another this to type of places ( mainly theme parks) food was very tasty and reasonably priced. Also, the ice cream by the playground was awesome.
Clean toilets all around the park. Free parking.
Piotr “P10trek83” — Google review
Incredible, sunny day at the zoo. Started the journey and got on the M3. Clear signage to go to the place. Lots of parking spaces. Prices as shown in pictures, paid on the day (so not sure if its more affordable online). Great open spaces for the animals. Fairly clean throughout. Many kiosks, a restaurant and cafes. We enjoyed the day so much and took amazing photos. A place that I highly recommend for an entire day to have time to see as much.
Dr. Al — Google review
4 wonderful hours spent here today, for what I believe was a very reasonable amount of money. All the animals looks happy & content in there large enclosures, never saw any pacing back & forth. Zoo was clean & tidy without litter lying around, toilet's plentiful & clean. Nice areas for children to play in. Will return. Highly recommend.
Haydn Morris — Google review
Marwell is my local wildlife park, I have been regularly going for most of my life because I support their breeding programs. I have given a lower rating this time because I was disappointed at how much the level of animal species has dropped in the time since my last visit in 2018 :-( I really hope that this is just a Covid impact and that they get back to their original standard soon.
Dawn Georgiadi — Google review
I don't want to slag this place off because of the fantastic work they do.
The staff were lovely. The animals were beautiful.
It was just a bit average. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it.......... It was just a bit meh.
I would not go again when it is cold.
Andy Tingay (Tings) — Google review
Had a great day out here and there was something for everyone. My 3 year old daughter loved seeing the Giraffes up close and was excited to get up close and personal with the monkeys and see them get fed too. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly and were really keen to chat to us casually and explain some of the funny behaviours that the monkeys where displaying too! It was a great day overall and it's so important that places like Marwell not only exist, but thrive. Conservation is so important and its great to see so many endangered animals roam around happily in large, clean, interesting enclosures. It would be tragic if these creatures went extinct before my three year old reaches my age and so places like Marwell that focus on protecting and breeding these endangered animals are so crucial. :)
What Masterpiece — Google review
Nice zoo lots space clean enclosures nice to see some of animals close up they seemed well looked after! Friendly staff an enjoyable day lots walking! Cafe graze needed more staff service very slow food went cold waiting in queue 2 pay nobody clearing tables etc! Some undercover picnic areas so take picnic!
T5868 — Google review
Season ticket holders for more years than I can count, it's a fantastic day out at all ages, my toddler loves it, my teenager loves it, we love it (40s) and the grandparents love it (70s). Beautiful site, ever evolving and always something new to see.
Caryl Purdy (JustaDay) — Google review
Went recently with the 30 day return ticket, had a wonderful time, been again and hoping to go again before our tickets expire. Friendly staff, clean facilities and areas to eat your own food or buy from the eateries. I hadn't been there since I was a Child so nice to share this with my Son.
Natural Beauty — Google review
I haven't been to somewhere like a zoo since I was a kid, we thought with our kids interest in animals, where would be a great place to go for their first birthday that would keep them interested, a Zoo of course. It was a bit of a treat for the family and it's somewhat surprising how you can wonder round and lose the best part of a day.
There's a gift/coffee shop near the entrance which means you can get yourself a little something before you start your adventure, you can download an app to your phone to know what to look for when going round and I genuinely enjoyed it. There is a main eatery about half way round, which we mainly stopped at as feeing time for the child - the warning here if you are not a parent (or maybe if you are too) it does get really busy here and you have to leave buggies outside, which got surprisingly chaotic, because kids all need feeding at the same time.
On the far side of the zoo there's like a little ice cream/coffee shop/loos which is OK to watch zebras from.
I think the big lesson here is to always look for nicer/warmer weather. One of the things we wanted to see and thought our child would love was the big cats, like small cats they tend to sleep in the warm indoors on cold days so aren't roaming about, which meant we didn't see any.
Overall a pretty reasonable day out, not too expensive either, next time we visit will definitely be in the warmer weather though!
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Thompson's Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH, United Kingdom
Beautiful cathedral with a long medieval nave and a fascinating array of features from all eras. Highlights include the intricately carved choir stalls, Jane Austen's grave, and one of the UK's finest illuminated manuscripts. The excellent Tower and Roof Tours get busy, so book well in advance.
An amazing experience and an absolute pleasure to be able to see such a vast history.
You really have to interact with this cathedral you can look at it from a great distance but until you have walked the long hallways and exhibition you have not experienced much. the staff were very friendly and I thoroughly felt welcome.
I have included some Aerial photography that I took on this day. really gives you a whole new experience!
Daniel — Google review
Lovely grounds and a huge cathedral. It's a £10 to enter to ensure maintenance is kept up Nice to see an early bible on display and it's well protected and showcased. Jane Austin tomb inside just after the entry on the left. Amazing how massive the cathedral is and how intricate the detailing is. Lots of tour guides on hand to answer any questions - They were super nice. If in Winchester suggest you visit.
Huge Ross — Google review
Went last minute and arrived around 4.30pm. Closed 6pm in the week. Used local car park, inexpensive only had to pay to 6pm. Circa 40 to 50 stalls I'd guess, friendly lovely atmosphere. Plenty of food and drink options in the centre and lots of toilet options. Lovely pre Christmas experience. Thoroughly enjoyed, even non shopper me 🤣
Paul G — Google review
Oh my goodness! Do yourself a favor and visit the Winchester cathedral! It cost £12.50 to visit but was so worth it! We had a wonderful tour guide (which is included in the cost of admission) and I highly recommend the tours! So informative and they can only scratch on the history of the cathedral. Very cool to see Jane Austen’s burial site. Definitely check out the crypt if it isn’t flooded (which it may be seasonally but we lucked out in January). Also worth visiting the complimentary Exhibit which houses the Winchester Bible and Bishop’s library. Very wonderful experience.
Jaime Killion — Google review
Such a brilliant place to visit.
When we reached service was going on and we had free entry inside the cathedral. The choir was fantabulous - enjoyed it.
The cathedral itself is a very historical building located close to the town and an architectural marvel. Worth visit.
Lots of parking available around the town.
CGe0 — Google review
Winchester Cathedral at the heart of Winchester City is a historical but also a very stunning building impossingly stunning the city visitors. The staffs and really amazing in here. They're very welcoming and there are plenty of very lovely volunteers providing guided tours. They also provide activities leaflets for children and their ticket last a whole year so you can go back there on the same ticket all year round. Cannot recommend it enough
Bimeny Ponsiano — Google review
My first impressions of Winchester cathedral are just how impressive and absolutely stunning it is. You don't need to know the history of the cathedral to appreciate the design and architecture of this cathedral.
I went there 3 days in a row and every day I noticed different parts that I had previously missed. The entrance fee of £10 also acts as a 12 month pass to visit as many times as you like, outstanding value for money.
There are also free tours of the cathedral at various times which is very informative. I will definitely be going back several more times over the next 12 months.
Eddie Rogers — Google review
We did the guided tower tour at an extra GBP3 and it was well worth it. So much information, a great view from the top and the chance to see behind the scenes. Lots of very narrow stairs though so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. And take a small bag if at all.
Melanie — Google review
Wonderful, impressive cathedral! We wanted to have just a short glimps and finally stayed over 2 hours! The £ 12.50 entry fee where well worth it!
Roland Zeller — Google review
It's a great place to explore the great history of Winchester. It's really a big church with beautiful art and historic monuments. There is a small garden in front of it and you can spend quality time with your family and friends.
Ajay Bali — Google review
Didn't pay for entry
We felt £12.50 was quite a lot for entry and decided not to pay, but we did soon realise how big it was and could see potential justification for why entry was expensive. You can explore a garden and see lots of the architecture without going in. The gift shop is expensive and mostly about the area not just the Cathedral.
Lucy_ M — Google review
What a gorgeous historical place to have a graduation.
So we'll organised in a wonderful venue & City.
Lovely and Warm we were nice and comfortable during the 90 minutes ceremony.
Perfect memories made today in a gorgeous historic building.
Jon Cass #11 — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyable experience today. Entry fee is good value for money, you can get guided tours too included. Amazing, huge building with lots of history. Friendly staff and guides. Thanks for a lovely visit. Your ticket is also valid for a year but I still thought it was great value for one visit!
Kerry Ellerington — Google review
This is a must-see place if you are visiting Winchester, the cathedral is fantastic for those that love this type of building. We did the standard cathedral tour including the crypt, our guide was a lovely lady called Angela and she was so good with children and adults and so informative. Two of us then did the Tower Tour, this was amazing and well worth the fee.
Martin Dixey — Google review
Fascinating history and stories around the building. Would thoroughly recommend the guided tour. We also enjoyed the Tower tour, but not for the faint hearted, have a heart or lung problem or you don't like narrow steps or heights. You need at least three full days to get the most out of a visit here. One ticket lasts a full year so your return is feasible. Another exhibit we enjoyed was The Kings and Scribes. Extremely interesting history.
Mary Roberts — Google review
I was incredibly impressed by Winchester cathedral and it is 100% worth the £10 entry.
Upon entry we were told a free guided tour would start soon - you should definitely partake in this. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and witty. He took us around the whole cathedral and told us stories and facts about the cathedral, its history, the royals and of Winchester itself. Thank you for having these tours as it really sets the visit apart.
The cathedral is stunning architecturally and you can see the different styles as you move throughout the cathedral.
There was also an exhibit on which added even more value to the ticket. I would certainly visit again even though it's a 2 hour drive. This is by far the best thing to do in Winchester.
The only reason it got 4 stars is because of the toilets - water and mud all over the floor and it smelt like the sanitary bins needed changing.
Vicci Skinner — Google review
Wow, what a cathedral. Anyone who is in the vicinity must see it. We were also lucky enough to see the choir rehearsing and we were accompanied by church songs through the huge building. If you are interested in history, you should bring time, as there is a lot to read and learn.
Marcus Schuler — Google review
Magnificent bit of architecture, a wonderful cathedral set in the historical town of Winchester. £12.50 for an adult, kids are free. A bit of a museum, art gallery, and tower tours. Gift shop and cafe are in a separate building across the courtyard.
Steven Moseley — Google review
Remarkable building, with fantastic exhibitions and guides, well worth the price of entry and definitely worth checking out.
The building remains a functioning church, but in addition it acts as a museum and art gallery. Definitely worth getting the guided tour, and make sure you check out the actual museum section (off to the right hand side towards the back of the church).
Simon Hill — Google review
The cathedral has been on my bucket list for years. It was great. I did the tour, which made it so much more interesting. It's definitely a must.
Caryn Atkins — Google review
Subject: A Tranquil Journey Through Time at Winchester Cathedral
I had the pleasure of visiting Winchester Cathedral in August, and the experience was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The cathedral, nestled in the heart of Winchester, captivates both history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Upon entering, the sheer grandeur of the cathedral is immediately apparent. The magnificent architecture, with its towering spires and intricate details, transports you to a bygone era. The breathtaking interior is a testament to centuries of craftsmanship and devotion.
One of the highlights of my visit was exploring the beautiful chapels within the cathedral. Each one tells a unique story, adorned with stunning stained glass windows and ornate tombs that carry the weight of history. The tranquil ambiance inside creates a sense of reverence, inviting visitors to reflect and appreciate the cultural and religious significance of the site.
Winchester Cathedral's famous nave is a marvel in itself. The soaring ceilings and the play of light filtering through the windows create a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal place for quiet contemplation. The architecture and the artistry on display truly make this cathedral a masterpiece.
The guided tour provided valuable insights into the cathedral's rich history. Learning about the notable events that took place within its walls and the prominent figures buried on its grounds added depth to my appreciation of the site.
Outside, the cathedral grounds are equally charming. The well-maintained gardens and the close proximity to the city center make it a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling town.
In conclusion, my visit to Winchester Cathedral was a journey through time and a feast for the senses. It's a place where history, art, and spirituality converge seamlessly. I left with a profound appreciation for the dedication and skill of those who contributed to the creation and preservation of this cultural gem. Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or someone seeking a moment of tranquility, Winchester Cathedral is an absolute must-visit.
Anatori Sealife — Google review
Amazing place to visit, so much to see and learn about. The Moon was just incredible and seemed so real. Also wonderful to see the Bible dating back over a thousand years. Really helpful, kind staff. The crypt was brilliant. The architecture was just mingling. Your ticket lasts 12 months so you can visit as much as you want for the year.
Rhys Hills — Google review
An impressive place to visit. Lots of interesting historical facts and beautiful interior. Entry £12,50 per adult, but it is worth the price. You can easily spend minimum 2 hours inside if you like history and facts.
moramiko — Google review
I took the Tower Tour. 213 extremly narrow, steep, and uneven stairs to the top. A great view when you get there, especially if you get lucky with the weather. The decent to Ringing Floor (Britain's largest apparently) is probably slightly more challenging (down those same stairs). I have given this tour 5 stars because the guides are excellent and I enjoyed it very much but do be aware that this is not your ordinary climb (and the number of steps is not really the issue)
Richard Sharp — Google review
Incredible building with so much history. Your ticket allows you entry for a full year. Highly recommend the free guided tours from the volunteers, they are very knowledgeable and passionate. Always visit this cathedral whenever I'm in Winchester.
Lyndsay Barrett — Google review
A very interesting building, lots of history. £12.50 per adult, get a guided tour as you will miss most of the interesting stuff.
The tickets once purchased are valid for 12 months,so always good for a return visit.
I will return the next time i am in Winchester.
Stephen Stiles — Google review
Superb & impressive 1000+ year old Cathedral in the center of Winchester.
Known to be one of the earliest stone built buildings in the whole of England & Europe.
Also there is a museum inside over 3 floors.
You can get a free guided tour which is included in the entrance fee. (The entrance fee allows unlimited visits in the year)
See images for pricing and opening times.
Definitely worth a look. 👀
Cafe, shop and toilets.
Parking available in the town at various places
Simon Stepsys — Google review
Definitely the best place to visit in Winchester by a hell of a lot, and definitely one of the best cathedrals in the country. The history is incomparable and it's a perfect example of cathedral architecture through time, with everything from Romanesque to Perpendicular Gothic, and modern additions. When I visited it was school holidays, a little bit grey but with blue skies later, and not busy at all (I got pictures from one end to the other without any people in, very rare, even at around 11-12ish).
The nave roof is stunning, very similar to that at Norwich, and the west window is like a mosaic of old glass that although isn't perhaps as impressive as others gives off a beautifully clear light and reminds me of the Dean's Eye at Lincoln.
The transepts and the crypt are the oldest parts of the building, in their Norman big-bonedness. The crypt was flooded when I was there which I had been desperately hoping for (although it's probably not the best thing for the cathedral building) - it is amazing. I tried to take a (very cautious) step down from the top step of the main viewing platform and realised I couldn't because the water was only just lower than it - it was very high. But it's beautiful - the statue is reflected perfectly. I'd love to see it unflooded as well and take the crypt tour around to the other side.
The choir is lovely under the crossing, another beautiful ceiling with a helpful mirror to look up. I couldn't see any miserichords but I'm sure there were some - I did find a little finial with a funny looking guy on it who was pretty cool. The roof screen is one of the highlights - every little niche has it's own carved vault, many statues all life sized and with tiny details you can't even make out, and so many other little touches that make it an absolute masterpiece of Mediaeval and Victorian craftsmanship. The area behind is closed off but you can get around into the retrochoir with the tomb of St. Swithin which is lovely and some gorgeous chapels with lovely ceilings. There's a little section of ceiling between the end of the aisles and the retrochoir's first arch where it goes diagonal and the vault becomes really strange and wonky which I adore - a very inelegant solution to a problem that's created a beautiful little detail.
Another highlight was the Kings & Scribes exhibition - it's great to get up into the triforium without a tour. The bottom floor has the Winchester Bible which is very beautiful, the video explaining how they made it is probably not the best for some people (like vegans - it's written on calfskins) but is very interesting. There's a lot of effort put in there. Upstairs you can go inside the library where you can look, on a screen, inside some of the manuscripts, which have some graffiti and other cool little things. There's also a really interesting bit about the mortuary chests where they found the bones of ancient kings, and how they figured out who they are - they're unsure but they've put in a hell of a lot of effort - I watched most of the video on display which was interesting, and loved the interactive screens that went through the science of it. On the top floor there's windows through into the nave aisles' rooves, which are very dark but cool to see, a large balcony over the transept which offers stunning views of the crossing, an exhibition about the building of the cathedral, and another exhibition about the monks' lives which was also good. Loved the bit about the cathedral, and the views too.
The café and shop are also very good - had a lovely panini, good loos. here's also a statue outside the café of the diver who saved the cathedral - very much worth a read, and there's a pub named after him nearby. It's also worth going along the south side because you walk through the buttresses along the wall which makes for great pictures, especially in the golden hour.
So, I highly recommend a visit to Winchester Cathedral. It's simply wonderful. I'll have to come back to take a crypt tour, and the tower tour which I didn't take because I did one at Salisbury.
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
The Mayflower Theatre is a 2,300-capacity theater in Southampton that features a wide range of performing arts, including musicals and opera. The theatre is also home to the largest theatre on the south coast.
So far this year I've been 3 times but been going to this theatre since I was young.
It's a fantastic theatre offering a wide selection of different theatrical performances from plays to musicals to Panto and comedians.
The seats are reasonable for the quality of performance you see as well.
This is a large theatre with lots of seating but stage is medium size so pick you seats wisely.
Saying that, you'll still enjoy it sat wherever you are inside the Mayflower
Ashleigh Crouch — Google review
The Mayflower Theatre is a beautifully maintained building with loads of history, surviving WWII and will soon be celebrating it's 100th birthday. It has staged some of the greatest shows ranging from a smaller theatre group, bands to the biggest West End shows.
There is a bar on all 3 levels for visitors convenience and a lift for visitors mobility issues. You can hire binoculars to see the stage close up for just a pound.
I have not ever been disappointed and have seen quite a variety of shows. Long may it continue
Mark Mclaverty-Locke — Google review
This theatre is one of my favourite theatres.
There is always so much to come and see.
Very clean with great views of the stage.
Angie Claridge Horsley — Google review
Wonderful theatre, with friendly staff. Excellent local hub for high quality theatre without having to travel up to London.
Good access for wheelchair users, particularly given the age of the theatre and constraints of the listed building. Important to note, there is a plan of accessible seating available on the website- refer to this as there is not direct wheelchair access to the left side of the stalls area at the front of the stalls. Access as marked on the seating plan is excellent. A full "Changing Places" toilet is available and they have a secure location to leave a wheelchair/mobility scooter/other aid if you prefer to transfer to a seat rather than stay in your own chair. There are also wheelchair spaces at the rear of the upper circle if you prefer to watch from further back. The access scheme is fair and helpful although you need to apply in advance of booking.
Rosie Luxford — Google review
I really like this theatre, which regularly brings good shows down from London. The inside has classic theatre charm, and the acoustics are pretty good (saw Book of Mormon sitting in the stalls and it was a great audio/visual experience)
The toilets are teeny tiny though, so don’t leave it long in the intermission to queue up… or don’t get a drink before the show lol.
Dave Ernsberger — Google review
Came to see Titanic the musical on Friday 14th April 23. My daughter treated me for my birthday. The show was amazing enjoyed it very much. First time I have been to the mayflower Southampton. A lovely theatre staff were friendly and very helpful. Thank you for making in amazing Evening out for me and my daughter.
Donna Porter — Google review
SIX! Was absolutely incredible. The ladies put on a great show and did themselves proud. Was my daughters first ever show at a theatre and she was very impressed.
So lucky to have The Mayflower on our doorstep.
Gill P — Google review
Show was really good but The Theatre could do with a severe update. Haven't been for years, chairs are uncomfortable and the floor is very sticky, can pay for binoculars but half of them are missing.
Jem — Google review
What a beautiful theatre. I am in a wheelchair and used a dedicated entrance. In there was a bathroom that was amazing. The entrance to the theater was down the side and our seats just inside. The view was fairly good and I had no complaints. We had a great time.. the staff were very helpfull and made sure we were ok.
Stephen Robinson — Google review
Travelled from London to see Joseph at the Mayflower. Was such an amazing show, all cast were brilliant.
Staff inside the theatre were super friendly and helpful. Merchandise is fairly expensive but that's to be expected at a show unfortunately.
Beautiful theatre from 1928. Great views from pretty much every seat.
Amy Showell — Google review
Granddaughter , daughter and myself went to see dinosaur 🦕. Great show 👏 staff very polite and helpful lovely afternoon. Children very excited 😊
Graham Dominey — Google review
With a varied selection of performances good acoustics and a nice interior this is a great place to sit and relax watching a variety of shows. It gets a good atmosphere inside, seats are a typical size for this age/type of building. Intervals there is a bar, ice cream kiosk and snacks available in the foyer.
Roger Jones — Google review
A Beautiful theatre in Southampton, a few yards from the central train station and near some very good restaurants.
The Duty manager Millie is such a lovely, kind and helpful person.
Would definitely recommend this place.. Uh may zing!!
Mandi Cooper — Google review
Great venue in a convenient location. Our seats were in front of the stage and were comfortable. Lovely decor. Efficient staff.
Julie Kempen — Google review
I am so impressed. The theatre looks lovely and is well maintained, so many big properties look tired these days.
We were row z of the stalls, which was super handy for getting in and out of the theatre quickly.
Seats comfy and the view was good despite being close to the back.
We saw ‘And then there were none’. Some modern twists on a classic. Good sets, lighting and sound.
Clare Dorkins — Google review
Jesus Christ Superstar. Modern interpretation, the original songs with interpreted dance instead of narration. Great performances, but I prefer the original 1971 version!
Richard Wright — Google review
First time at the Mayflower to see Bonnie and Clyde. The theater itself was lovely. The view was great and i would think all of the seats would be the same. The staff team were super friendly and helpful. The musical was a pleasure to watch. We have already booked 3 more trips. Can't wait to go back
Garry Ryan — Google review
Visited the Mayflower to see Shrek with the grandchildren and we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Our tickets didn't scan properly but this was quickly sorted and reprinted. Would have been nice to have been offered booster seats for the children.
Lesley Huzzey — Google review
Such a beautiful theatre. Staff are amazing!
Clean, well kept and reasonable pricing for shows!!
Variety of shows to watch so there's something for everyone!!
Olivia — Google review
Centrally located, two car parks very very close and plenty of disabled parking. Polite friendly helpful staff, period decor, facilities good enough, very good view of the stage from the dress circle and no spurious pillars obscuring the view, brilliant. Welsh National Opera company were in fine form and we thoroughly enjoyed the visit. If you arrived by train then it is a very short walk, if you stayed at a central hotel, again a very short walk. Seats are a bit tight so if you're over 6 foot, seriously consider sitting in one of the many boxes otherwise it might be a bit cramped.
All things considered it was a very pleasant experience and we enjoyed our second visit to the Mayflower theatre
James Ross — Google review
Lovely old theatre, however the performance of cirque was utterly ruined for the first half by playing the speakers far too loudly— 3 of our group of 5 had to cover their ears for the first half and it ruined the singing as not only was it too loud the quality was tinny, awful and distorted. It seemed to have improved in the second half. Expect extremely long queues for use of the bathrooms. However 4* as it is a lovely theatre and I want it to do well, but after having such a bad experience I can't honestly give it 5.
Michael S — Google review
Great traditional theatre in the heart of Southampton.
Variation of shows from dramas to musicals with incredibly talented actors.
Seats are spacious and comfortable.
Facilities are ok (toilet cubicles are pretty tight) but well maintained.
Staff are fabulous and very helpful.
Easy to access via train and parking is close by.
Paula Bromfield — Google review
Absolutely fantastic show, enjoyed every minute. Staff were so helpful. I'm an access member and thet made me feel at ease and helpful showing where our seats were. It's great having a seperate entrance so you don't have to queue or get pushed by lots of people. Only downside, it is very painful on my back in those seats. I have quite a few disabilities but sitting so long in the seats becomes very painful on my back. The only thing to make my experience better, would be better seating.
Kelly Healey — Google review
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22-26 Commercial Rd, Southampton, SO15 1GE, United Kingdom
The theme park home to Peppa Pig World offers plenty of fun for all the family with gentle rides, themed areas and 70 exciting attractions.
Fantastic experience for little one (and for us parents too). Booked in advance for no more than £100 - one day. No long waits for attractions (no more than 5 minutes). Very clean and nice rides. Just would recommend to bring your own food as restaurant offers are very basic. Very happy, we will come back again.
Ricardo Nieto — Google review
We went on a weekday for my little girls first birthday and I don't think I'd ever visit. Theme park again on a weekend or in the school holidays. There were no waiting times for the rides. It was an enjoyable experience. Pepper pig world is the main reason we travelled the two and a half hours and that didn't disappoint either. It was bigger than I expected and my one year old loved it.
The park was big and clean. I can't fault anything about the day to be honest.
Rebecca Ashmore — Google review
Took my daughter here for her fourth birthday. She loved it. Pepper pig world was amazing. Plenty to do and see. The other part of the park is aimed at older people, with some big rollercoasters and more extreme rides. Going during the week at term time, there were no ques for anything. If you have kids younger than school age, it's definitely a good time to go. Some animals to see including birds, foxes, penguins, rodents and tortoise's.
The Japanese gardens are amazing and superbly well looked after.
Lots of toilets and all seemed clean.
Plenty of parking too.
A great day out.
Greg Rogers — Google review
Best Theme Park In The UK!
This park has something for all ages from thrill rides to small kids rides that everyone can enjoy. Waiting times are always short or non existent which means you can manage plenty of rides and get your moneys worth!
The park is also always nice and clean and stays that way the entire day including bathrooms and the food outlets. Food is quite pricey now but it does taste good and is nicely themed into each of the areas.
There is so much here at Paultons Park and I am so excited for the future as it is such an amazing park. Only thing I would like to see improved is an indoor ride added!
ThemeParkJaden — Google review
A wonderful theme park and a nice world for kids to escape from the school and other stresses. Recommended two days to fully enjoy the rides without any hurry. The restaurants inside are over pricey, and that's the only negative point I see. The restrooms are very neat and clean, staffs are super polite.
This is a real competitor for Disneyland,IMHO. 5 ✨
Ashok Moorthy — Google review
Much better than I thought it would be.
No matter what your child's age is, there's something there for a range of ages.
Plenty of baby changing facilities around the park that are well maintained.
Various places to eat. We ate at the burrito place, and the portions were massive (£12.95 for a meal deal).
We went just before Halloween on a Sunday when the weather was a bit iffy. The queues weren't too bad, most were very short.
The 2 babies in our group loved the live entertainment, even though they were too young to understand it.
Buy tickets in advance because they are cheaper than on the day.
The only issue I found was the re-entry system. They stamp your hand with a UV stamp (that can only be seen under a UV light). But when trying to re-enter, there only seemed to be a couple of people with the torches on the entry turn styles. So I queued up in 2 different queues to be told they didn't have a torch and to queue again somewhere else! By that point, I asked them to bring the torch to me, instead of queuing up for a third time.
Chris McMillan — Google review
Great day at the park. everyone there was friendly and helpful. The rides were perfectly set for the height restrictions. There were plenty of places to stop and rest or for kids to just play. The kids playground and slash Park were just was needed in the heat of the day.
We all enjoyed it and will be back again. The parking is free and facilities are great and I highly recommend it for parents with toddlers.
Nirav Patel — Google review
Great place to visit with plenty to see and do. My grandchildren loved it. It isnt cheap to go but worth every penny. As a disabled person, my only request would be for some of the plentiful resting area benches to be higher as it was a real struggle to get up after sitting.......
Melody Knight — Google review
One of the best themed parks in UK. The experience started from the spacious parking area which you won’t spend more time to find a spot. I purchased my teeth tickets in advance and it was cheaper than buying them form the reception. The waiting times for the rides was reasonable during this visit as it was during the weekdays. Our last visit was over the weekend and waiting times was very disappointing.
The park is divided manily into three themed zones and each one has different rides for all ages. Peppa pig world is the most crowded one, so be prepared for the extra wait time. Shops and restaurants are found in each zone and the provide different selections of food.
You would definitely need more than one day to try most of the rides in the different zones. It was a great experience for the family day out and I would highly recommend it.
Attallah — Google review
One of the best Theme parks. Took boys 14 & 9.
Although it was a lovely day, queues were short, about 5 or 10 minutes. Everything was clean & tidy, saw NO litter & bins were never full. Lots of helpful staff around & absolutely loads to do. Plenty of places to picnic or just rest & came home with two exhausted children. Prices of food & drinks etc were a bit high but that's the same everywhere unfortunately. Will definitely be visiting again soon.
Lesley Bingham — Google review
The park is beautifully maintained, with so much for all ages to do! So many rides, parks etc. It is all so well organised!
Staff were great! Food is overpriced for what you get but it is a theme park! Kids loved everything! Will definitely be returning!
Elie Marshall — Google review
Booked for 2 days in the park with a hotel stay. Really impressed with Peppa pig world and there was so much to do and see in the other areas too including a splash pad and numerous play areas. Plenty of rides for my son who was 5 to go on.
The park was really well kept, clean and tidy with beautiful gardens.
Will be returning.
Ali — Google review
Me and my family had a wonderful time at the park yesterday 16.5.22 for my daughters 3rd birthday. It was our first trip and we can wait to come back. The park it’s self is amazing, we mainly spent the day in Peppa pig world which was so much fun, great rides, looks great with characters around the park and the gardens/hedges cut into characters. Queue times fantastic, straight on rides, ok we went school term which helps, but the park was still fairly busy but basically straight on every ride. The Peppa pig shop is amazing and very reasonably priced. George’s soft play the kiddies loved and it was so clean. The staff was one of the highlights for us, super friendly and engaging with us, all the staff noticed it was my daughters birthday and was engaging with her and gave her a Paultons birthday badge, and one nice lady even sang to her, the staff are a credit to the company so thank you. The park looks great and is well kept and very clean throughout. My son loved the splash zone and the log flume. Honestly the company should be proud of what they have from the park to all the staff, we can’t stop thinking about our day and like I’ve said can’t wait to return, THANK YOU.
Ashley Willis — Google review
Best Theme Park I have been too. attraction still looks new, the garden and landscaping is amazing " it’s botanical garden not theme park". F&B outlets are very good comparing to other theme parks.
Suitable for all ages.
I recommend visiting the park in week days, waiting time was from 0 to 5 minutes.
khalid Al shezawi — Google review
Lovely place for kids. The little ones had so much fun. The rides are really good and mostly small children can get on them.
The place is a fairy 🧚♂️ land, super clean environment.
Basil Ezenkwel — Google review
What an amazing experience, plenty of rides to all age groups, kids will enjoy a lot for sure, better to visit in weekdays so that waiting time is less and more rides could be enjoyed for the day.
There are plenty of restaurants and fast food outlets to crave our taste buds.
Exceptionally well service from working staff.
It is better to plan which rides you're interested in and would like to experience.
Parking is free and is near the entrance.
Kiran H — Google review
Wonderful place for young children. Been to Disney land and this is so much better for parents. Queues are minimal in November and kids get to enjoy themselves on the rides and indoor playground, rather than spending time in humongous queues.
Places is tidy and neat with good food choices. There are also rides for older kids in another section.
Highly recommended.
N Gnner — Google review
It was a dream come true for my Daughter. She had the BEST day visiting Peppa pig’s world with her friends. It was so beautiful and we as adults enjoyed it too! We visited during Halloween and the decorations were so gorgeous . It was so worth the 2 hours journey from London. We would definitely visit again hopefully next Spring-Summer.
SOHEILA TAKLIMI — Google review
Excellent experience. Staff are amazing, rides are great, park is clean and very well-maintained. The only criticism is the food and drink prices but you expect these to be expensive at a theme park.
Anthony Brazier — Google review
Good park for all ages. There are rides for kids and adults. Free parking and easy entry to the park. Food is reasonably priced. They just need to introduce fast track queue specially on busy days other than this there is no need to introduce that. Peppa pig is fun. There is mini zoo to keep little kids interested.
No discount option on tickets (like NHS, Armed forces) however kids under 1 meter go free.
Deven Gajjar — Google review
An impressive place indeed! Super clean, friendly and attentive staff who pay extra attention to food allergies and go the extra mile, a picturesque park with lots to explore, we plan to return when the weather improves as half a day was not enough! It’s the theme park of dreams!
Josephine Willers — Google review
My 4 year old daughter gave it a 4 star.
The costumes look good and the staff is very friendly. The music and scenary gives it a nice atmosphere.
Has a great playground for kids to spend the rest of day with nice slides and musical experiences.
On the negative side, the peppa pig world character houses felt very empty, a missed opportunity to place there interactive experiences and more stuff inspired by the show, like peppa’,s bed, peppa pig kitchen, the same for the bus or daddys car. It would be great if the people in costumes would also talk to children or have some speaker (with the original characters voice), my daughter was worried that peppa pig or momy pig was not talking to her.
Additionally to ask for the full price ticket when you only visit peppa pig world makes it a bit overpriced.
Well, overall, my daughter still had a very good time at this theme park.
A F — Google review
Great place for younger children. Ours absolutely loved the rides, seeing the characters and all the animals dotted around the park. The queue times were short as we went in November. The park is kept to a really high standard and was pleasantly pleased to see the effort in the aesthetics. Only thing letting it down is the food and drink prices. If you want a coffee then don't expect a lot of change from £5!
The Jammo — Google review
We had an absolutely brilliant time with our 3 year old daughter. Very well maintained and lots of variety of activities. Only suggestion is to add some more vegetarian options in the restaurant.
Will visit again!
The Boscombe Down Aviation Collection features various aircraft and aviation equipment from the jet age. Opened in 2012, the museum is located 3 miles away from Salisbury, England. The exhibit contains cockpits, nose sections and complete planes from the WWII era as well as more recent planes like a Meteor NF11 jet fighter. You can get a real feel for flying these planes by taking a ride in their respective cockpits.
Absolutely worth a visit. The place is full of enthusiastic guides. You can get up close and sit in cockpits of planes and helicopters. The place is full of historic and interesting information about all kinds of aircraft and weaponry. My partner and I only visited because we were in the area and not because we're aircraft enthusiasts, but we would highly recommend this to anyone and would happily visit again.
Gareth Cox — Google review
What a hidden gem. My girlfriend took me here on my birthday, and we had a fantastic time. A great collection of aircraft from over the years. The Tornado being my personal favourite. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely gentleman called David, who was our guide. He walked around with us, telling us all about various aircraft, what they did and how they flew. He also told a us few stories of his own from his years as a pilot and trainer. It was an absolute pleasure. Highly recommend this place.
Andy Brooks — Google review
Simply fantastic!!
It was fun for kids to know hands-on, how complex these flying birds are (specifically in that war era).
Great experience for kids to explore the tech and very wonderfully explained by guide (quite knowledge, approachable) as how these were operated in the Era when GPS was not there yet precision was still exercised!
Utkarsh Malik — Google review
So worth a visit....more airframes arriving friendly volunteers who are a hive of information. Kids (and big kids alike) can sit in the cockpits.... and one of the only few places in the UK that can say they have a Lancaster in their collection (cockpit section under construction).
Pete Hyde — Google review
This is an absolute must! An incredible collection of aircraft and memorabilia with such a rich history. Anyone who is remotely interested in aviation will love it here. The ability to climb and sit in some of the cockpits made me feel like a kid in a candy shop. Very few places will let you be as hands on as this. The absolute best part of this museum is the staff, they’re so knowledgeable and enthusiastic in sharing, that it totally made the experience. We expected this to be a short visit and stayed for a few hours, learning and exploring. Loved it.
Tyla Sharp — Google review
First visit here, which coincided with a model show held by the IPMS (International plastic modellers society)
Entrance fee was just the regular price for entry to the aviation collection.
I had no issues parking
A great collection of aircraft, walking around and under them! (..the wings and nose cones!)
Lots of cockpits that you can sit in! watch your step though! (Harrier, Hawker Hunter, Jaguar, Tornado to name a few!)
Staff were very friendly, happy to answer any questions.
In the 2nd hanger, a large display about the Royal flying corps, with artifacts, documents, and models of the aircraft flown.
The model show was excellent (if it's your thing!) brilliantly made kits and trade stands awaiting to empty your bank account!!!
A great museum, definitely 'hands on'
Definitely recommend this, if you've an interest in aviation...for the price, you can't go wrong!
Steve Yorkshire — Google review
What a great historical gem to be found at Old Sarum. My kids loved it and enjoyed getting into all the cockpits. The guides were so friendly and knowledgeable - thanks for a great day.
Laura Jones — Google review
Highly recommend this museum especially for children. All the curators are approachable friendly and knowledgeable. What is refreshing about this museum unlike others is that instead of shouting at children not to touch the exhibits they actively encourage them to sit in the aircraft and they take time to impart their knowledge to the children. A large range of aviation history is exhibited in the original WW1 RFC Hangars containing all sorts of well presented and interesting artifacts. Well worth the visit cannot recommend highly enough. The parachute club has a cafe for refreshments and on the way out alas to late there is a microbrewery also offering food and refreshments, I must go back!
Peter Treadaway — Google review
This is a must visit museum , as it has so much local history documented here and a collection of 1st world war memorabillia that has to be seen. Plenty of aircraft to see and cockpits to climb into. Great stuff.
Gary Burton — Google review
Hidden gem. Full of plenty of aircraft with the vast majority free to climb in and out of. 2 children (5&8) had a great time as well. The staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable giving stories of all the aircraft. We spent 4 hours and there was more than enough to keep us entertained.
Anthony Carrier — Google review
We visited after going to Stonehenge, and we were gratefully able to get in for a quick look just as they were closing up. Being able to see the aircraft up close and sit inside the cockpits while listening to the fascinating information of the staff here. Absolutely 100% recommend for any aviation enthusiast!!
Phillip Andrews — Google review
An excellent little museum with some really impressive exhibits which have been restored or replicated. The volunteer guides are very knowledgable and you are actively encouraged to climb into the cockpits of many of the exhibits. The lady in the shop was super friendly and made us all feel really welcome.
Simon Giles — Google review
Amazing place. Suitable for kids as well as adults. There are lots of different types of aircraft to see up close and most of them you can climb into the cockpits of! Just be careful as some are a tight squeeze! You are able and welcome to touch pretty much everything. A lot of the cockpit controls are still movable such as switches, pedals, control wheels and levers. It’s incredible to witness the history that the aircrafts represent. There is also a monitor and mouse with Flight Radar software on so you can sit down and enjoy tracking live real-life flights in real-time, including a satellite view of the surrounding area courtesy of Bing maps. I recommend the Flightradar24 app for your phone if you enjoy. There is a gift shop upon entry. For £10.50 (adult) this place is totally worth a visit if you like aviation
Luke — Google review
Fantastic collection of planes and cockpits stored in 2 hangers at Old Sarum Airfield. Many of these you can sit in and experience a pilots view. It makes you appreciate how skilled they are. There are also a couple of helicopters and many exhibits of uniforms, engines, missiles and all things associated with life at an airfield. There is also an amazing collection of memorabilia dedicated to the Royal Flying Corps and a shop for souvenirs. With helpful volunteers on hand to answer any questions it was a great way to spend 3 to 4 hours.
Keith Sherwood — Google review
Never heard of this museum before and stopped off on the way down to the tank museum. Not sure what to expect and outside gave few clues but... So, so much crammed into 2 large hangers. Spent over 2hrs looking around and sitting in a good variety of cockpits. Could have spent longer. Highly recommended if you have an interest in planes.
C Tooth — Google review
Wow!
I had the most surprising and fascinating visit to the Aviation Collection today. The collection is housed in two large aircraft hangers full of historical aircraft. There are friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who are happy to explain in further detail, features of each of the aircraft.
One of the exciting parts of the visit is that you are allowed to sit in the flight decks of the aircraft and so I suggest shoes and clothing suitable for climbing up and into fighter and bomber aircraft. The opportunity to sit in the seat that pilots have fought battles in is sobering, exciting and tickles the curiosity.
There is also a collection of memorabilia from the wars including aviation uniforms.
Follow the signs behind the hangers to the museum and there is a free carpark alongside the airfield.
I thought I would 'pop in' to the museum for an hour but left 2.5hrs later. Well worth a visit!
Tiffany Sharp — Google review
What a wonderful hidden gem of a place this is! We have just spent a brilliant afternoon here exploring the different planes and chatting to the experienced, knowledgeable and friendly guides. Such an experience to actually be able to sit in the cockpits. Highly recommended 😃
Jen Gardner — Google review
Came here for an AGM but had a bit of time to look around as well. What was lovely was the interactive, hands on approach here. You are allowed to touch, climb into & generally enjoy the aircraft in a way that is usually forbidden! It made my day to sit in the cockpit of a Chipmunk, brought back all of the memories from when I was an air cadet & did air experience flights in the same type of aeroplane. Will need to get back for more. Staff were brilliant & knowledgeable as well. Many thanks 💕
Julia DarkRAGE — Google review
Excellent Museum, small but very well organised and with lots of information on their exhibits. The staff are also very knowledgeable and very generous with their time. Well worth a visit, & especially if you like sitting in cockpits.
Mike Hayes — Google review
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Hangar 1 Old Sarum Airfield, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6DZ, United Kingdom
The National Trust owns and operates Mompesson House, a historic building in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The attraction includes an elegant interior with period features, a beautiful oak staircase, and paintings by famous artists. There is also an antique furniture collection, a walled garden area, and a popular tea room.
Historic house with an interesting history. Really felt like a family home. Lovely garden 😊
As part of your National Trust Membership /admission they have regular time slots for guided tours.
Beverley Green — Google review
We visited here on Mother’s Day as somewhere small and easily walkable. The house is easy to find and the Cathedral Close is beautiful itself.
We had a lovely greeting on entering Mompesson and although there were only 7 rooms available to view it was an unexpectedly interesting visit. The glassware was particularly fascinating - and I never thought I’d say that! - helped by explanations from the volunteer.
Upstairs was more limited with the rooms roped off but the gardens outside were pretty, even in March. A great second hand bookshop too!
Marcus Hurley — Google review
A must see! Right next to the cathedral, and rifleman museum. They even had a few rooms upstairs open today. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, and when they realized we didn't have prebooked tickets, they squeezed us on the last tour of the day!
Lance LoAlbo — Google review
Visited during the Easter weekend. It was very busy but the guides were helpful and friendly with us. The place is beautiful and very peaceful. It’s quite small though so we only spent 20-30 minutes max. But we’re NT members so it was worth visiting it.
Melanie Mengüs — Google review
Located in the cathedral close, you currently need to book in advance but the big advantage here is the introductory talk by the guides. As always, the guides and room stewards are well informed, approachable and willing to chat. All of the lower floor was open, along with a few rooms upstairs. The garden is quite simple and probably not at its best in early April. A very enjoyable visit.
Kevin Warrington — Google review
A lovely little NT property right in the middle of Salisbury. There's not a whole lot to see and there's not loads of history to learn about as there's been a lot of people who've lived there (it was always a leasehold property owned by the cathedral until the 50s) but it's very pretty, with views from the windows and the garden over the cathedral and its spire. The staff were all very nice and happy to have a chat about the place. I liked the wonky door on the first floor, to the left at the top of the stairs - I really couldn't tell if the floor, frame or door was wonky. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else but it's worth looking for as I only just happened to notice it as I left.
Adam White — Google review
A beautiful house with an interesting history. Lovely walled garden and little cafe. The volunteers are very friendly and happy to share their knowledge of the house. Recommended.
Emma — Google review
Interesting family house in the grounds of the cathedral. Not huge but has a real flavour of what it would be like to have lived there. Some very nice old English glasses. There is also a small garden to look around and a 2nd hand bookshop. And of course a cafe. Being NT it’s a little on the pricey side however you get a great guide in each room to explain its history.
Rog Edwards — Google review
Inside filled with random bits here and there which is interesting but not historically significant. Well worth a visit to the tea room. Staff are super friendly. No parking available. Closes at 4pm so be wary of time. Allow a good 1.5 hours to enjoy house and garden/tea room.
R BZ — Google review
Very interesting albeit a small property and hence a short visit. Fascinating lecture about the history by the NT volunteer. Has a tea room in the garden though. Sit and relax under the shadow of the cathedral spire.
Robert Anscombe — Google review
A nice little property very close to Salisbury Cathedral. Very well maintained and the staff are super friendly.
Located on a chalk hilltop, Old Sarum is the site of a royal castle from the Norman and Angevin periods, as well as Salisbury's first Romanesque cathedral. Today, it still provides a fascinating window into past civilizations and societies.
An astonishing find steeped in history going back thousands of years, with various people using the site for different things. The enthusiasm of the English Heritage lady there was infectious, and made it even more enjoyable. The views of the surrounding countryside and over Salisbury are incredible, and I'm glad we decided to drop in to see what was there. Thoroughly recommend a visit to see history and great views.
Frank McLeod (BigEffsAdventures) — Google review
The Old Sarum ground ground can be accessed freely on most days. There is a portion of the old castle ruin situated towards the back. Most of the remains of the old Castle ruin lays behind the moat and can be accessed via a wooden bridge currently undergoing some repairs.
English Heritage members have free access but reservation must be made ahead of visit. Non English Heritage members can book a visit or get a ticket via the website.
There is lot of grounds to cover and the view of the surrounding lowland is stunning. Overall, this is a good place to visit either alone or as part of a group. I have now lost count of the number of times I have visited.
Parking costs £3 for Non English Heritage members.
P:S good location to walk dogs, clear ones head and just enjoy a breath of fresh air.
Adewale Atanda — Google review
A nice little ruin to visit, with even better views from the top. It's an english heritage site who do a great job preserving what's left. Nice little souvenir shop with friendly staff and knowledgeable of the surrounding areas. Also has a decent sized car park small charge if your not a member.
Steven Moseley — Google review
Old Sarum is one of the oldest place that you can visit in England. Its been existed since the neolithic period and the history is fascinating. Others, they say that there's nothing to see in the site, just ruins, old rocks and grass. Its not that though, its the history. You have to live in their time. You have to imagine what it looks like back in the day. And its just surreal. Anyway, the site has a gift shop, a coffee machine, and toilets. Parking is £3 i think, and entrance is £6.50 for adults and £3.50 for kids. The fees i think is just fair because Old Sarum is an English Heritage and they have to maintain the place and its surrounding.
I reckon that this place it gonna be really nice in the summer as it has beautiful grounds for picnic, for dogs, and for family. I recommend Old Sarum for those who are into English history. I mean, even my 6 years old son enjoyed the place.
Aice Al — Google review
Great spot, can see for miles on a nice sunny day. Staff were very friendly and informative, went on a Friday afternoon and there were quite a few people there including groups and families but it didn’t feel busy as it’s a big open space with lots of points to explore and read about the history of the site.
Picnic tables available and it’s dog friendly from what I saw, which was nice.
Only slight downside was the driveway up to the car park - very narrow and luckily I didn’t encounter anyone trying to travel the opposite direction as there’s only one or two passing points and it’s a bit of a steep lane way though it isn’t too long, just go slow and be prepared to stop and back up if needed!
Also had a little coffee kiosk and a small shop which had a lot of nice souvenirs from magnets to booze and historically-themed kids toys.
Close to Stonehenge too so a great place to visit as part of a day out in the area.
Levi Miller — Google review
Nice peaceful place, friendly staff, no wait, not too busy.
Kind of place you can go to clear your head with amazing views of Salisbury.
Nice place for little evening walks and meditation.
Mostly open to the public at any time (the green area outside the castle ruins), if you will like to cross the wooden bridge to see the castle ruins, you will have to go during their opening times at a fee.
Free if you have English heritage pass as it an English heritage site. Noticed there was parking fee the last time I visited during opening hours, free outside opening hours.
Funmilola Atanda — Google review
I took the family for the knights tournament on the weekend, great fun lots to do shows , children taking turns jousting with noodles against workers who clearly love there job , archery, and so much more.
The castle was open as well we walked around the castle great to walk and the views of Salisbury are breathtaking highly recommended
nick stevenson — Google review
Went to old Sarum. What a lovely sunny day we had. Really enjoyed our visit. Great place to take the kids. Nice little gift shop too. I do recommend being a heritage member. It is well worth it.
graham masters — Google review
It was a great walk up to Old Saram. Enjoyed Victoria Gardens and a fabulous view from the top. Knowing it was built in 1092 with ruins beneath the ground thousands of years old is just breathtaking.
Terri Lynn — Google review
Great views across to the Cathedral. Very wind swept when we were there. English Heritage staff helpful. There is a car park from the main road just after the short layby by the sports ground. Only the central parts are English Heritage. Children's quiz available.
Roy Sirl — Google review
Worth a visit if only for the view, you can pay for parking and just walk around, additional fee is only to go up to the castle ruins. The staff in the shop/ticket office are lovely especisly the lady (who's name we did not get). She starts her day by litter picking from the main road up to and around the site before working on the Shop/ticket office all day and was so friendly and informative. We went back the day after and spent £230 in the shop!
Gareth Williams — Google review
Fascinating bit of history with amazing views all around. And if you come between April and October the fields of yellow buttercups are intense. The views are free, but the site costs money.
Tim P — Google review
Took 2 of the grandchildren to the knights tournament. They absolutely loved it . What a great day out for all ages . Fun and educational .
Well done to all the staff, knights & squires for putting on a great show.
Been here before and well worth a visit just for all the history and stunning views over Salisbury.
Peter Hough — Google review
This is a great ruin to visit with some fantastic views. The site is very well looked after, perfect if you are taking lunch or a picnic. Lots to get the children imagination going. There were plenty of gifts and treata in the shop and the staff were really friendly.
You will have to pay for parking if you aren't going into the ruin but this is covered/free if you pay to get in or have an English heritage membership, you just need to give your Reg to the people in the shop.
Toilets were decent.
James Marchant — Google review
Easy to take X4 from Salisbury center to here. I bought site tickets online. The gentleman at the gate was very nice to briefly tell us about the site history and warned us about the coming rain. We spent about 30 minutes there. Due to the rain, we did not walk around it from outside. We saw many local people walking their dogs. Ancient and Now, all join together. It is worth a stop here if you are in Salisbury.
Wenjun Du — Google review
Visited on a weekday, on a cold day so it was pretty empty. Beautiful views, but really strong winds when you step out over the edge. I was really fascinated by the stones it was built from. There is a small car park with toilets and a gift shop up in the castle. I would highly recommend visiting The Salisbury Cathedral afterwards.
Madara Vilks — Google review
Well preserved site spanning 5000 years of history. Well kept, informative, plenty of walking area, great views down to Salisbury and the cathedral. Great preservation and presentation job from English Heritage
Simon Wilcock — Google review
It was exciting to enter into a world I had previously experienced on the pages of books. It's a walk into history. The landscape is beautiful and one could create a plethora of images of a time past.
Namse Udosen — Google review
Fascinating place visited on a very windy rather grey day. Very wet under foot. I do recommend coming in better weather if you can. But still interesting. The scale of the prehistoric structure is amazing. Friendly English Heritage staff, toilets and carpark.
IM Holmes — Google review
Nice place for a walk while you go back in time & see what's left of the castle & learning about the history.
If you are planning to visit this place I would definitely say there are much better places as it does cost a fair amount when travelling to multiple historical sites.
If you have the English Heritage membership then do visit! Make sure you have your wellies as it can be quite muddy after the rain.
Raif & Vy — Google review
Very cold and windy in January. But worth a visit and a good walk.
Knowledgeable helpfull staff. Great views.
Then head down into Salisbury for lunch or dinner
Stuart Piper — Google review
A must see, never been to a castle with a moat. Although most of the castle fell, the original foundations are there. Powerful energies here
Christine Gold — Google review
History in the living! The fact that the foundation of this place still exists about 1000 years later is absolutely incredible. The Roman empire, King Alfred and the Vikings. This place just has incredible vibes. Up at the top of the hill and has amazing views of the surrounding area.
James Bigler-Damian — Google review
Ancient hill fort overlooking Salisbury plain with evidence of human habitation dating back over 5000 years. Site of the original Salisbury cathedral from 1082 to 1220 and the remains of a royal castle founded by William the conqueror.