The top cities between Peterhead and Manchester are Blackpool, Glasgow, Stirling, Keswick, Aberdeen, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Pitlochry, Dundee, Carlisle, and Warrington. Blackpool is the most popular city on the route. It's 6 hours from Peterhead and less than an hour from Manchester.
Aberdeen, a city in northeast Scotland, is situated at the confluence of the Dee and Don rivers with the North Sea. It has a diverse population due to its offshore petroleum industry. The city is famous for its numerous grey-stone structures, earning it the nickname "Granite City." Marischal College, built in the 19th century, is an excellent example of a massive Victorian monument and serves as the headquarters for the City Council nowadays.
16% as popular as Blackpool
2 minutes off the main route, 11% of way to Manchester
Dundee, a coastal city in eastern Scotland, boasts a regenerated waterfront featuring nautical museums like RRS Discovery and HM Frigate Unicorn. The city also celebrates its jute-manufacturing heritage at Verdant Works and showcases art and archaeological finds at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Additionally, the city is known for its association with various cakes named after or inspired by its history and people.
13% as popular as Blackpool
4 minutes off the main route, 31% of way to Manchester
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Pitlochry is a charming town located in the Perth and Kinross council area of Scotland, situated along the picturesque River Tummel. With a population of 2,776 residents, this historic town offers a tranquil escape in the county of Perthshire. One of its notable landmarks is Green Park, which boasts stunning views overlooking Loch Faskally from its scenic lochside location.
14% as popular as Blackpool
25 minutes off the main route, 37% of way to Manchester
Stirling is a city located in central Scotland, known for its historic landmarks and attractions. The old town features Stirling Castle, situated atop a rocky volcanic outcrop, while the National Wallace Monument stands on the Abbey Craig overlooking the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Visitors can also experience interactive 3D displays at the Battle of Bannockburn Experience to learn about the history of this conflict.
26% as popular as Blackpool
5 minutes off the main route, 45% of way to Manchester
Glasgow, a seaport city situated on the River Clyde in the western region of Scotland's Lowlands, is renowned for its impressive Victorian and art nouveau architectural styles. This remarkable heritage can be attributed to the city's economic boom from the 18th to the 20th century, facilitated by trade and shipbuilding activities. Presently, Glasgow has evolved into a prominent national cultural center, hosting esteemed establishments such as Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre of Scotland.
98% as popular as Blackpool
10 minutes off the main route, 50% of way to Manchester
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Carlisle, a city in Cumbria, England, is the county town and administrative hub of the City of Carlisle district. Situated 8 miles south of the Scottish border, it is often referred to as a "border city". The meeting point of rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril adds to its geographical significance.
9% as popular as Blackpool
5 minutes off the main route, 71% of way to Manchester
Keswick, a charming market town nestled in the Lake District National Park of northwest England, offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Visitors can explore the Cumberland Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum & Art Gallery to delve into local heritage. The ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle and the picturesque Derwent Water lake provide opportunities for outdoor adventures and scenic boat tours. Additionally, golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Keswick Golf Club's course with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
23% as popular as Blackpool
22 minutes off the main route, 73% of way to Manchester
The Yorkshire Dales National Park straddles the Pennines and features some of the most stunning scenery in England. With plenty of hotels to choose from, visitors can find a venue that fits their needs perfectly. The park has a wide variety of attractions, making it the perfect place to take a break from everyday life.
Park up & go walking or cycling for a day in the countryside, the views and fresh are are lovely. Also dotted around you will find local visitor spots all over the Dales to enjoy (best to Google and search these locations before setting off, so you don't clog up the many narrow B roads due to miss-turns).
Rob Kemp — Google review
The Dales National park is without a doubt one of the best National parks in the UK
with endless Dales to drive through and explore or if you are fit you can do one of hundreds of well marked footpaths.
Something different at every turn in the road .
It can be a bit daunting driving on the mostly single track roads with passing places for the less experienced driving so please remember that 😉 but I would definitely recommend a holiday in the Dales or a day out .
Tjx Trevor Ward — Google review
Great 10 mile 3.5hr walk (not round) past upper and lower reservoirs on Barden Moor. Parked over cattle grid near the sign. Simons seat in the distant, views for miles, lots of red grouse, had our lunch stop in the beaters shelter, windy but lovely 😎😁 water spilling out of the upper res, down the valley... I could've watch it all day! Part of Bolton Abbey estate so not sure dogs allowed (they need the grouse to nest 😕) but good paths to follow
ilona rigo — Google review
One of the most beautiful National Parks I have seen in the UK. The countryside is very scenic, its peple are warm and welcoming. Full of hidden gems both food-wise and from a scenery perspective.
The 3 peaks challenge is certainly worth doing, it was a pleasure meeting so many hikers along the circuit. The kind of place where everyone greets everyone and a sense of community is breathing through the air.
Mihai Tabara — Google review
Great time outdoors. Beautiful weather, scenery and great company. The area is very dog friendly, but there are many farm animals that you pass through fields.
Fiona Newton — Google review
Beautiful scenery throughout the dales. It is a great place to go walking.
Stuart Wilcock — Google review
Malham cove and they have a guest visiting centre to park you car at £5.50 till they close. Park and cross over road and follow the signs. Where sensible shoes it's very uneven in some places. Keep going up and over once you have seen the first waterfall.
Keep your dogs on leads.
Joyce Rowe — Google review
Beautiful area to hike, drive or cycle through. Breathtaking views unless the weather is foggy, rainy and snowing like the day we visited 😉
Well worth the trip though.
JP — Google review
Aysgarth falls in the Yorkshire Dales national park, is a great spot for a day out and what's even better is that it is completely free! Enjoy this 4.2-km circular trail near Aysgarth, North Yorkshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking. kid-friendly water falls
Zara xara — Google review
It's on the outskirts of where I was born so I'm biased. If you want amusement arcades, racing simulators and popcorn, find it somewhere else. The dramatic landscape and beauty of nature here are breathtaking. It"s unspoiled wonderful and lovely. Go there.
mike threlfall — Google review
The Yorkshire Dales is simply a beautiful place to visit. Stunning scenic walks with villages and Hamlets a plenty to visit too. Treat with respect , the landscape and the homesteads ...It's not a ' theme park. ..and for walkers, beware of the quickly changing climate ...the cold and rain can envelop you very quickly !!!
David Johnson — Google review
One of my favourite places to take in the UK. Roads are very quiet and the recent high profile Tour de France grand depart means the surfaces are very smooth. There are some challenges passes and finding refreshments is easy. Highly recommended.
Chris Fieldsend — Google review
Lovely area. Home of the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. Also lots of other good hikes and waterfalls here. Lots of caves to explore too. Make sure you check out the local pubs and ales. Locals are friendly and helpful.
Chris Gledhill — Google review
Took a motorcycle tour around the dales with a friend for the first time , and wow just stunning views. Roads are twisty and sheep are flocking to the noise, so slow and gentle to admire the views and pheasants with sun or fog equally pleasant . Will be back to admire it all again soon… what’s more to say the pics alone should will you to head the the area and enjoy. And get home after fully refreshed and revitalised …
AViT Madness — Google review
Beautiful valley and amazing national park
Paul Inbaraj Pillai — Google review
Breathtaking scenery in wonderful surroundings well worth a visit 👍
Andrew Cooper — Google review
16% as popular as Blackpool
32 minutes off the main route, 78% of way to Manchester
Blackpool is a coastal resort located on the coast of the Irish Sea in England. It is renowned for its amusement park called Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which features classic wooden roller coasters. The iconic Blackpool Tower, constructed in 1894, serves as a central attraction and houses various recreations such as a circus, a glass observation deck, and the Tower Ballroom where dancers gracefully move to Wurlitzer organ music.
Most popular city on this route
19 minutes off the main route, 87% of way to Manchester
Warrington, a town in England situated between Liverpool and Manchester, offers a mix of cultural and recreational attractions. The Warrington Museum & Art Gallery showcases diverse artifacts, archaeological discoveries, and paintings. Families can enjoy Gulliver’s World theme park with its children's rides while nature enthusiasts can explore the leafy Sankey Valley Park featuring a canal, wildlife, walking paths, and sculptures. Additionally, the impressive Walton Hall boasts expansive parkland, formal gardens, and a children’s zoo.
8% as popular as Blackpool
11 minutes off the main route, 93% of way to Manchester
Best stops along Peterhead to Manchester drive
The top stops along the way from Peterhead to Manchester (with short detours) are Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Edinburgh Zoo, and Anfield. Other popular stops include Blackpool Tower, Windermere, and South Lakes Safari Zoo.
The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a fascinating museum complex with an extensive collection of maritime artifacts, as well as an exhibition on the history and lifestyle of the North Sea oil industry. The museum is situated in a beautiful 16th century Provost Ross's House in the city's shiprow district.
I visited this museum last month.
All safety measures in place, its free ( no cost)to go and look around.
The staff were very friendly and polite, they also seemed to know a lot about the museum.
Takes about 90 minutes to look around, plenty of interaction for adults and children.
Was a very enjoyable visit.
Would i recommend.... yes, would i recommend... 100% yes
MARK HALLIWELL — Google review
Excellent museum. I learned a lot about oil extraction and life on oil rigs. The maritime history of Aberdeen was also very well presented. Definitely worth a visit.
Marianne Heredge — Google review
A lovely free museum to visit, either with friends, family, or on your own (a donation is recommended!)
Although there’s currently neither a café nor a gift shop to throw your money at, the exhibitions are expansive, and even include, to my surprise, pieces on Thomas Blake Glover.
I’m hoping that this museum survives the current economic downfall, as we really need places like this to be open and accessible.
Maddy Sutherland — Google review
Very nice museum with amazing interior layout. It's very inspiring to see the history or aberdeen ships and fishing industry. Loved the place
Azra Maliha — Google review
My time at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum was really fun and enlightening. It's fascinating the structure of the place, the models at the museum, and what you can actually learn there. History is brought to life over there.
Chukwuma Onwujiuba — Google review
At the moment there is no cafe or shop. Hopefully that will change soon as things get back to normal. There are some terrific exhibits but the buildings themselves are wonderful and the views from the top floor are unbeatable. There is also a gallery devoted to temporary exhibitions and when I was there it had photographs from Ukraine which was quite poignant. A great venue and free!
Karren Huzzey — Google review
It was a knowledgeable and informative experience. It shows you the greatest history of the Aberdeen oil and ship industry. One should visit this place if you are new to this town. Also, it's free of cost but you can donate.
Ajay Bali — Google review
A really informative, excellent museum in the heart of Aberdeen.
Take a lift up to the top floor and work your way down the stairs floor by floor, and learn all about the seafaring history of the city, lots of interactive displays, sit and watch a short film, ask the friendly staff on hand questions. Gift shop on the ground floor. And it's free, donations gratefully received.
Jacqui Cutter — Google review
Amazing museum, it's a lot bigger and more interesting than you might expect, very well presented. Covers history of shipping, fishing, oil and gas industry and environmental issues. Some great exhibits and wonderful social history photographs. Great views of the harbour from here too. There's enough to keep the little ones interested too. It's free, what have you got to lose??
Cats Blink — Google review
Plenty of exhibits with information, free to enter, looking at everything took a couple hours across 4 or 5 floors. A lot of Aberdeen specific history and artifacts. Definitely worth dropping by. So far both times we have been, the Cafe was closed but was nice to sit and relax. Great place to spend the afternoon with family. There were a lot of model ships so I recommend to anyone who is a model ship enthusiast even if they don't like history.
Chrystal Cannon — Google review
This museum has so many wonderful items to see, you can spend many hours enjoying the maritime exhibits and watching the films. Loved my visit.
Joanne McBride — Google review
The staff on reception were extremely welcoming and informative.
Sadly, I didn't have two long to experience everything in this museum. So I did get around it very quickly and sadly could not see everything I wanted to see.
I really enjoyed my time there and saw some interesting things at this Martime Museum. If I am ever in Aberdeen again, I will be making more time so I can return and stay for a little longer.
Bob JOE — Google review
Fascinating Museum, full of interesting displays and artifacts. With the added bonus of a birds eye view over the harbour and the North link ferry terminal which links Aberdeen to Orkney and the Shetland islands.
Roger Unwin — Google review
The Museum has a rich history of ship making in Aberdeen, evolution of subsea technologies, discovery of oil and gas in the North Sea, and many more. Everything in one place. And, did I mention that you also get some nice views of Aberdeen Harbour from the Museum?
Tiwonge Banda — Google review
What a fun and informative visit! Haven’t been in years, but it was well worth going. A fab morning for adults and children alike, with some great interactive activities to do. The history of Aberdeen was fascinating!
JM — Google review
A beautiful and hypnotic museum dedicated to the long and mostly harmonious relationship between the city and the vast North Sea. I appreciate how largely uncommercial this museum is: there is no attempt to be controversial or flashy and spectacular in order to increase visitations. There is no override pageantry or blatant attempts to push a particular perspective. Instead, there is all of the complicated and comprehensive curiosity and thoughtfulness that should define the mission of a museum. I felt a profound sense of serenity being surrounded by the paintings of the ships of distant ages. As an environmentalist, I was initially a little worried about the prevalence of the oil and natural gas exhibits, but in reality, the exhibition is quite balanced, portraying the importance of the industry to the history of the city while also exposing its controversies over the decades. Great museum, and I hope that all those who are interested in the history of Aberdeen go here.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Was really interesting and is free to go into. There's pots for donations and a cute gift shop. We even scored two jellycats. Had a nice afternoon
Chloe Wightman — Google review
Free admission with a donation box and small gift shop. Four floors of replicas, paintings, artifacts, and a few historical documentaries in their own rooms. Very enjoyable to look at at your own pace. Short and sweet.
Owen Tuttle — Google review
I wasn't sure what to expect here but found this a really interesting museum to spend an afternoon in! It's free to get in, and the museum has multiple floors of exhibits as well as a lovely gift shop too!
What I really liked was the strong connection to Aberdeen. By far my favourite were the exhibits on the oil industry which I really didn't know much about and is obviously so important to the area. The giant model of an oil rig spanning multiple floors is a fantastic way of showing just how big they are and give you a closer look!
There are also model ships related to Aberdeen and the history of rescues in the surrounding waters too.
Overall, there's a lot to see and there are global links too to discover- I've been to Nagasaki and walked around the Glover Garden so to read about the man himself and the opening of Japan to trade was fantastic!
Natalie D — Google review
great experience at the Maritime Museum, the top two floors were incredibly fascinating, getting to see the Murchison Platform in a smaller scale with incredible detail with other bits and bobs of the oil and gas industry. The bottom few floors do get a little boring when you start with something so cool. I would suggest starting ground up for sure.
Nathan Fernandes — Google review
Fabulous free maritime museum detailing the history of the North Sea, Scottish Oil and Gas exploration. Even to those with some nautical background ot is well worth a visit. Located a stones throw from the docks and all the offshore supply vessels. Multi storey car park literally across the road. Cheap day out in the heart of a bustling city.
Paul — Google review
Excellent museum and very informative. Plenty of exhibits and pictures with detailed information. The museum regularly holds events/talks which are free to attend. Talks are presented by local knowledgeable people who are/was involved in Maritime life. Also Archeology event was great. Lift to all floors with seating areas, toilets and small gift shop on ground floor. Very helpful staff/guides are on hand to answer any questions you may have. A must to visit when you are in Aberdeen.
Dunnottar Castle is a fortified cluster of ruined stone buildings situated on a dramatic clifftop setting in Scotland. It has a long and fascinating history dating back to the 5th century, with evidence of construction found in the form of a chapel. The ruins that exist today mainly date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, built in medieval style.
Incredible views, really interesting half derelict castle, well worth the walk down and up a load of stairs. We happened to go as part of the Visit Scotland initiative so it was only £3.50 each (student half price) - well worth it. Go on a good weather day, or wear appropriate clothing because it is very exposed with no shelter.
Kim D — Google review
this castle is amazing!! there was a lot more to see than I expected. the views looking out to sea are incredible! there's a lot of steps up and down, so it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs I'd definitely recommend you visit!
Emily Blythe — Google review
The location of castle is amazing. 3 different sides on the hill with views if the sea and the castle.
There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle.
A small area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.
Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early.
BringItOnGames — Google review
One of the top place i ever visit. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle,it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs its worth to visit!
Area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early or you can park along the street.
Petar Dimitrov — Google review
An excellent historical attraction that’s obviously well maintained by the owners. A lot of care has been taken to set up informative signs and exhibits to give an insight into the history and development of the site.
As an attraction it’s obviously very busy during tourist season so be prepared for crowds in some of the smaller areas of the site.
Obviously it goes without saying that a medieval castle positioned on a lump of rock in the North Sea is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs or those with limited mobility.
Gavin McKie — Google review
Went after it had been snowing, the staff managed to clear paths so the castle was accessible. The staff are fantastic and informative.
There is a toilet before you go in the castle and one in the middle for those wondering. The entry price was fair and so was the official guide book, £5.
The views before the castle and from the castle are amazing. There is plaques throughout explaining the history of each area.
Definitely worth a visit and will go back again in the summer ☺️
scott f — Google review
Stunning place to visit, £21 for two adults to enter. Really not that bad at all! Good fun exploring something thats been stood for so long. Nice to get some moderate exercise in as well, nice little coffee and food stall before you walk down to it from the car park. Views are stunning!!
C — Google review
What a fantastic castle and great place to. Explore. Would highly recommend the walk from Stonehaven as you get lovely views as you approach.
There are quite a lot 0f steps down and then up into the castle, but these are well graded and have a good handrail. There are also a couple of benches.
jason perry — Google review
Dunnottar Castle is certainly worth the visit. While in ruins, there is a lot still there, and there is plenty of the remaining structures to go through. The views are stunning. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in castles or beautiful scenery.
I would recommend taking the trail from Stonehaven as the beautiful views add to the enjoyment of the castle.
Note that those with mobility issues will have trouble. The stairs down to and up to the castle are uneven and steep at times.
Nathan Rice — Google review
Beautiful location that is dog friendly (on short leads). It's a good 10 min walk from the car park to the castle down some steps, . I'm not overly fit and managed it. Just go at your own pace and plenty of opportunity to sit and move out of people's ways, and well worth it. Lovely views from the keep, and very well laid out with just enough information to learn. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Joanne Buxton — Google review
Great Views, Lovely experience, Lots of Historic Buildings still there! Plenty of information about them. Tickets however are a bit pricey, £10.50 an Adult.
RustySpoon — Google review
We got lucky and had perfect weather, and it really helped to capture the beauty of this place! There are some stairs involved so be prepared for those, outside of that it's a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours!
Dan — Google review
Wow! I did not expect such a picturesque and awesome castle as you get no sight of it from the car park. Lovely walk down the hill and lots to explore when you get in. Stunning views from the castle. We visited in the pouring rain and it was absolutely worth it! Great cup of coffee too from the stall in the car park (picnic tables available here too).
Katrina Glaister — Google review
Lovely castle to visit. I hadn't planned to go see it, and due to time, I didn't get to go in. However, the surroundings were equally as gorgeous. Next time I'm passing through, I will definitely pop in and have a look around the actual castle and learn about its history as it seems amazing online.
Cass Pullman — Google review
This is my favourite castle in Scotland. I lost count of how many times I’ve visited, and each time is a different and unique experience. The castle is located by the coast, giving amazing, breathtaking views. It truly looks like a castle from a fairytale film (think Brave- the castle was definitely an inspiration!).
There’s a car park (however during summer months it can be full!) and you don’t have to pay to look at the outside. If you want to go inside the ruins then there’s a charge of £10,50 (adult).
The photos speak for itself but I do think this is a must see place in Scotland!
Olivia Begnami — Google review
I visited this castle yesterday. This day weather wasn't good, Wind was strong and cold and castle was closed. But I enjoyed view.I made beautiful pictures. I want come back when will be good weather. It's beautiful castle.
Zdenek Olexa — Google review
A very beautiful and peaceful place on the east coast of Scotland. The castle views, the sound of the ocean and the fragrance of the breeze was totally amazing. Can spend hours just enjoying the views.
Pinkesh Patel — Google review
Well worth the visit. Very well put together and a lot to see. Beware there are a lot of steep steps going down and up, before you even get to the Castle - But we thought well worth the effort! A nice beach and birds to see too.
Shelley Mac — Google review
Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is quite possibly one of my favourite castles in Scotland. I’ve made the trip several times from Newport as it is not very far from our family home. It takes a bit of walking to get from the car park to the castle and also to walk around the outside and inside of the castle. I cannot stress this enough. The views are stunning. Since I’ve toured inside the castle before, I like walking up to the castle and exploring the grounds. You simply can not take a bad picture at this castle with the views of the North Sea, the dramatic cliffs and the overall topography. The flora, fauna, waterfalls and soaring and perching birds makes this castle a photographer’s dream. Tourists usually explore the West side of Scotland and then miss the stunning, impressive and breathtaking cliffs of the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trails. If you’re looking for unforgettable and romantic castles that you will never, ever forget, this is the castle for you!
Angela Brown — Google review
Amazing 😍 place to visit. It is magical ✨. 180 steps to get down to castle, decent handrail and wide steps. Lots of fab views everywhere & the information provided as you walk around good. Souvenir book available and is very reasonable at £5. You will fall in love with this place ❣️
Sharon Gough — Google review
Gorgeous views when you get to the castle and once in.
Getting there by car is straightforward and the roads are good. The parking is small but free, and people come and leave, so a spot freed up as we arrived mid-afternoon.
The walk down the steps leading to the beach and then back up to the castle are quite doable with a 7-year old.
The views once up in the castle area are breathtaking and the grounds are very well-maintained.
Everything about this castle is beautiful and worth the visit. I highly recommend it!
Farah Mathres — Google review
It was so fun to explore the castle and enjoy the beautiful views! We took the bus down from Aberdeen, which was so easy with a brief walk from the bus stop to the castle. Highly recommend walking by the War Memorial and into Stonehaven for lunch after you tour.
Jennifer Greer — Google review
Excellent trip, would definitely recommend. One of the most beautiful and scenic spots for a castle / ruins. £27 for a family of 4, good size car park (with catering van for refreshments too).
Matthew Barrett — Google review
Visited the castle on a recent trip to Aberdeen. Weather was brisk but beautiful. It's an interesting castle with centuries of history. I recommend wearing decent footwear as there are many steps, some quite steep. Well worth the journey.
john goff — Google review
It is a beautiful place to visit. The cliff side, along with the sea and the castle, is very nice. We went there on a weekday and it wasn't busy and couldn't get inside the castle as it was already 3pm when we reached. Make sure you cover yourself properly as there are high cold winds across the cliff. Must visit place and spend sometime.
Nikhil G Menon — Google review
Amazing place, the views are outstanding and the history behind the castle is fascinating. Played a part in shaping Scotland. Throughly recommend a visit. Lovely walk from Stonehaven to it. There are a lot of steps down into the castle but a lovely beach at the bottom before you climb up into the castle itself.
Dougie — Google review
Great attraction steeped in history and stories. My visit was in late March, cold and windy. But with spectacular views all year round grab the right clothing and you'll be grand.
Tom Boyd — Google review
Stunning! Wow! You’ve got to stop and check this place out. This is the quintessential Scotland castle on the sea. It was a bit rainy on the day we went so we didn’t go to the castle, we just parked in the car park and walked to the grassy edge and took some pictures. It was a quick in and out and ideal for the weather.
Michael Dobbins — Google review
Beautiful Castle with amazing scenery. The walk to the Castle was stunning, and the views from the castle were equally so. There is plenty of informative plaques around to help explain each room, but overall you could go at your own pace. My only complaint is that I did not see any ghosts!
Kirsten Buniak — Google review
This castle has a lot to reveal and once you get inside it just opens up. So much more here than you can actually see and lots of ruins to explore with some incredible history! Wow!
Bryan Schooling — Google review
Such a beautiful castle in a frantic location. Was really easy to walk down to from the car park. The weather was grey and cold but this added to the atmosphere. The entry fee as well is such good value to be able to look around.
James Travels — Google review
Pretty castle in Aberdeen to visit for a day picnic
There is a beach as well and you need to go down almost 200 steps to reach the beach
Must visit place if you're visiting Aberdeen
If you want to go inside the castle you need to buy tickets that are around £11 for adults
Javeria Shaikh — Google review
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With minimal planning, we came to Aberdeen for a weekend getaway. Although this was a 2 hour bus ride from Silver city, the photographers for the castle and the scenery pulled us in. The connectivity and frequency of public transport is scarce. You can get a bleak faint view of the building from the bus stop. Just when we thought 'What's the hype for this place?' were we in for a gentle surprise.
It's more technically the ruins of a castle 🏰. More interesting ( other than the place used as a prison) is the exciting story (16~17th century) of how the Scots guarded their crown from the English. It's an important historic place and that is why despite the ruins, it's a preserved heritage by the Scottish government. There's a lot more to the history of this place, whose details you can find in the entrance room just after collecting the tickets. They have got decent toilets and enough information boards to give an overview of the place, architecture and chores of people when the castle was alive.
The view of the standalone castle (and other ruined buildings ) on the cliff is fascinating and the view is remarkable on its own. The castle complemented the brilliant green and blue infinite background, under a perfect sunny Scottish weather. Rarely does a man made thing stand a chance against the natural view. Isn't it?
Perfect getaway, away from the city. Enjoy the lovely little walk in and around the castle and cliff. Truly a remarkable experience and one etched in my memories of the times I spent in UK.
Karthikesh B (Karthi) — Google review
This was a castle I had wanted to visit for some time. I had seen photographs & wanted to experience it for myself. Dunnottar is not for the faint-hearted, the entrance being accessed by many steps, but it was well worth the effort. Standing proudly on its own, it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is easy to spend a few hours wandering around the ruins, learning its history, much of which you can imagine is quite bleak. The facilities are basic. There is a toilet & a kiosk to purchase drinks and snacks from and a decent car park. I do love Scottish castles, and this one is probably the best one I've visited so far. I can highly recommend a visit.
Balmoral Castle is a famous Scottish mansion and summer home of the British royal family. It was purchased in 1852 by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who had the original castle demolished to construct the current building. The castle is owned by Queen Elizabeth II and is a prime example of Scottish baronial architecture. The estate includes moorland, woodland, farmland, and even a whisky distillery along with prize-winning Highland cattle and thousands of red deer.
I enjoyed this place. The ticket costs £15pp which includes a detailed map and a very informative audio tour. Garden and wood places are nice for walking. Can't explore inside the Castle building except for the ballroom. It took 90 minutes to explore the area. I strongly recommend buying tickets in advance.
suganthan sivananthan — Google review
If you love the royal family and there history you will really enjoy your day out here..the views around the castle and grounds are lovely..you only allowed to view the ballroom in the castle itself put you can wander around the grounds and forest walks. gift shop tea shop plenty of photo opportunities..plenty of seating scattered around the grounds if you have mobility issues or disabled..you can get a mobility scooter from the gift shop just fill a form in and that enables you to get around the grounds.. also have audio hand heads that narrate for you around the castle and gardens ..and a map with the numbers on for you to press on the audio machine..staff polite and friendly..coach/car parks..can get very busy at peak times..put definitely worth a visit...
dawn dinsley — Google review
🏰 Went on a day that had great weather which was good. There's a nearby walk to cairns which you can do without paying to get into the grounds, and the grounds themselves have a couple of decent walks. The kitchen gardens were interesting, as were the photos in the ballroom. You can even get down to the banks of the river Dee and have a wee paddle!
Rob Hallam — Google review
While I do think Balmoral Castle is worth a visit, it is important to realize that you are basically paying (a hefty fee!) to visit the beautiful castle grounds. There is very little of the actual castle that you can visit, and in that small ballroom section that you can, you can’t take photos or video. There is (of course) a well appointed cafe and gift shop and clean toilets. There’s a small paid parking lot a short walk from the ticket booth. It’s quite a bit of walking if you want to explore the majority of the grounds so keep that in mind.
Reed B — Google review
Beautiful. Helpful security staff who guided us to disabled parking. Once inside the grounds we enjoyed the beauty of Balmoral. Stunning. Even heard and caught sight of an eagle flying overhead. Visited the cafe and shop. All staff very happy and friendly.
Julie Reece — Google review
The castle looks exactly like what most would imagine a Lego castle to look like!
The grounds and the inside of the castle are an interesting and fun showcase of the royal family’s presence in Scotland. Everything is well kept and pretty, helped by its location within one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland. Go on a day with good weather, and you won’t want to leave. If you’re in Aberdeenshire or the Cairngorms, it’s absolutely worth a detour.
Lorne Inglis — Google review
If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth the visit not just for the history but for the walking trails and outdoor activities.
There are multiple gardens and numerous (4 or more) walking trails throughout the grounds that are open to the public. Pedestrians can walk the grounds and all the way up to the balmoral castle. When we visited, the castle was closed (not sure if guests are even allowed inside; pretty sure they are not as the home is still an active residence for the royals).
Beautiful views and walking paths near the river.
The cafe had pretty good cakes and other bakes, and the coffee (lattes especially) were good too.
The walking paths are very easy terrain with barely any slope or elevation change. Most paths are gravel or paved. Dogs and kids welcome. Can be busy and touristy.
I rated a four because there are definitely better hikes in the area but definitely still a neat visit for royal family and UK history.
C & T VDH — Google review
We where in the area staying at Ballater and decided last minute to pop to Balmoral Castle. It’s about £15pp to enter the grounds. Oh. Also £5 to park the car all day just a minutes walk from the entrance. Lots of beautiful walks through the estate and the castle is wonderful. You are only allowed into one room of the castle as it’s the queens personal residence. There was a lovely display in there made up of about 2000 floating glass salmon ( had been on display at the Glasgow climate change conference prior) and some information about the estate. I found it quite interesting. There’s also a coffee shop and gift shop both nicely stocked. All round well worth a visit. Shame the queen didn’t invite us up for afternoon tea 😉
Chris French — Google review
Wonderful place to visit in Scotland. The ticket costs £ 15 to enter and includes maps and a detailed audio tour. There's a cafe, gift shop and a hiking trail. The ballroom is also accessible but there's no photography allowed inside. The castle and the land is absolutely beautiful. If you hike towards the top, you can see the whole castle from there (picture included). Overall, a very enjoyable trip with family/friends or alone (if that's what you prefer).
Dr Teebs — Google review
This is an absolutely amazing place. It is so beautiful and the grounds are spectacular. It was worth every penny to enter. We spent 5 hours walking the grounds and taking it all in. The staff that we interacted with were brilliant. So friendly and eager to tell you all you could want to know. Very informative. Take your time, enjoy, and most of all, just be present.
WTHAREWENOW WORLDWIDE — Google review
A very special spot. Stunning in the autumn. Free entry. We stopped at the cafe for a top quality coffee & lunch. Lovely gift shop. Friendly and helpful staff also.
Ollie Hobbs — Google review
Does not get better! Awesome to be able to walk the grounds and have cup of tea with scones at the cafe! was nice to be able to to enjoy the grounds and have a seat to enjoy the beauty. Nice walk along the river and enjoy the beauty of nature! Would highly recommend going here any time of the year
Don Harberts — Google review
Visited over Easter weekend. Castle not yet open but grounds open and free of charge. Despite not being able to to inside really enjoyed being able to enjoy exploring the grounds without crowds despite being a holiday weekend. The shop and cafe was open, and really enjoyed the Balmoral Estate Venison Pie. Parking is still chargeable over the bridge at £5 per day, the machines take card payments.
Marc Dobson — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The gardens and woods area are great to walk around although we did find the map a little confusing!
Really interesting seeing the parts of the castle that you can see and well worth the drive across the mountains to get there.
Lesley A — Google review
Beautiful grounds. Would recommend the audio tour highly. Can be done quickly in an hour, but to get a true appreciation it should have 2 hours. Staff are friendly, gift shop is great.
Expect 10-15min before and after to walk to/from the car park.
Alexander Whipp — Google review
It was great to visit these place , shame u can't get inside but the other way I wouldn't like people wondering around my house so can understand. The oyster room was available to enter was ball room which was amazing with a lots of royal family pictures . Ground of the castle been great we was lucky to have a nice weather so we spend most of the day wondering around. Coffee shop very nice we had a cream tea .
Marta Skorubska — Google review
Didn’t get to go inside but the outside was lovely. The queen certainly was in a beautiful place in her last days spent here. Photogenic scenery especially in the fall.
There are available toilets and a cafe on the premises too, though I wish they had a couple more vegan options.
Heather — Google review
Huge area to walk and relax.
You can see the garden, the castle or just relax on the grass.
The parking space is limited so it is advised to come early.
Lukas Schuppel — Google review
One of the best days out in Scotland, come before the royals arrive in late summer so you have access to the entire grounds. The cafe is excellent and not expensive, the history is fabulous and extensive. Well worth the trip.
John vanDieken — Google review
A good walk in the woods with the view of the castle and a riverside walk. It took us around 1.5h to finish the green route. There’s also a nice coffee shop and a merchandise shop.
Sinan Akgul — Google review
This is our second visit to Balmoral, have to say it never disappoints. OK so the castle isn't open to the public, but the grounds are and are so nice to walk around. Dogs are also welcome, and are allowed in the cafe.
Ian Parkinson — Google review
Great historical location full of history. The grounds are exceptional, and the folks we met there were very nice telling us the gistory. Didn’t know it was the second castle built there. Of course, that was in the late 19th century.
Patrick Smith — Google review
Definately worth going to!
We were so lucky to snag a reservation of the Expedition Tour. There were only 2 of us on the tour, but the personalized tour with our exceptional guide, Gavin, was awesome! 2+ hrs of information and exploration of a fraction of the 25,000 acres. We went early and took photos of the highland cows and walked around the castle, but the tour was awesome. We highly recommend. Seeing the monuments strewn throughout the property, the staff properties, the reforesting efforts they’re undertaking across the property. The places in the far parts of the property where the queen would go. Just a very exceptional tour, filled with a lot of information about the future of this stunning property.
Natalie Gash — Google review
Visited on the way back home from Durness.
Very emotional as you walk through the gates, still hasn't sunk in!
Beautiful, historic place, great walks, very dog friendly, disabled facilities, on site toilets, cafe and gift shop onsite.
Car park is pay and display (not working at the time so free parking).
Well worth a visit.
God save the king.
Stuart Holden — Google review
Great historical place to Visit. They didn't allow visitors within the Castle. I guess that's because I went during snow fall and the end of December. The exterior view was great.
Ramprakash Cadirvele — Google review
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Discovery Point is a three-masted ship with artefacts from Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition on display. This important historical landmark is located in Dundee and is a great family attraction. You can also go aboard the ship to explore its cabins and exhibits from the original crew.
This is a really nice piece of living history, giving visitors some insight into what it was like to explore extreme conditions of the Antartic in a big wooden box.
Interesting galleries and displays, the ship itself is in really good condition and has good access to all the important areas which you are free enjoy at your leisure.
It was not very crowded on the day we visited.
Alan Holt — Google review
Discovery Point interprets the history of the RRS Discovery, with displays focusing on the British National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904 led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The collections on display primarily relate to the history of the ship and the men who served on her, and they vary from navigational instruments and scientific specimens collected on the ship's expeditions to personal objects that vividly represent daily life for polar explorers of the period.
Moored at Discovery Point you will find Scott's ship RRS Discovery, where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate, and witness their hardships and their triumphs.
A great day out for all the family.
John A — Google review
A wonderful museum and a tribute to people, endeavour, ingenuity, courage and determination. Beautifully laid out, you are led through a story before touching the history that is the ship. A wonderful setting staffed by truly motivated people.
Ian Williams — Google review
Great museum, so much information about the building of the ship and its journeys into the antarctic. Follow the route round ,learning everything about the ship and its crew,the hardships they encountered, and how they overcame them. After that, you can board The Discovery and experience some of it yourself. A wonderful day out that is good value,especially if you get the joint entry ticket to Verdant Works.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
Good exhibitions in museum with some very good films about the ship and antarctic exploration in general. The ship itself is very interesting to walk around with information in all the different sections. Exceeded expectations and enjoyed it alot would be 5 stars but part of the museum was closed for redevelopment at the time of visit.
David C — Google review
Oh if you ever have the chance to come see Discovery. Then do we have had an amazing time. Learning listening and seeing the greatest of history. Oh to stan on this great ship. To hold the wheel where these , greatest men worked to reach the Antarctic. I loved everything ❤️
Susan Richardson — Google review
Just on Thursday we were happy to present Ukrainians Together at Discovery point for the TSI Showcase event organized by Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action and Dundee Social Enterprise Network. Amazing venue and warm atmosphere. Thank you
Vitaliy Diakov — Google review
This is the amazing story of the earliest voyages to the most inhospitable place on earth, the Antarctic. Excellent displays of artefacts and stories about the crew and the hardships they endured and the incredible Captain Scott. There's also the dome gallery with a panoramic view of Dundee and the Tay. The highlight though is the RRS Discovery, built by skilled local shipbuilders to cope with the harsh Antarctic conditions which helped it endure two years trapped in ice. The expeditions were mainly scientific and were absolutely groundbreaking. This is all part of British and world history. There is also a very good cafe and shop. Combine the ticket with a visit to the Verdant jute mill.
Nuts — Google review
What a very interesting place to visit so much history.
Great information from photos, short films and exhibits.
The tour around the ship was great with such a feeling of what it might have been like to sail on such an amazing ship from our history.
Shop was full of interesting souvenirs.
Cafe wasn't open because of refurbishment but they had a pop up cafe outside to sit and relax after a great days tour.
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Steve Allchin — Google review
World class exhibition.
Phenomenal, you'll need 2hrs here - at least.
Even better than I imagined. I was really rushing and there's a lot to read and watch and was struggling to complete it all in 90 minutes.
Extremely educational for all ages. One of the best exhibitions I've been to. Well done to everyone involved. Unfortunately I never had time to go up into the dome and you'll need to book a slot for this.
This is one of the many reasons to come and visit Dundee.
chris james — Google review
Fascinating look around the Discovery (ship) and a somewhat challengingly large plate of Haggis Nacho's in the café.
The Discovery Centre is worth looking around and we enjoyed the informative multi media show that is held inside the dome at the op of the building.
Then over to the V&A. We'd heard a few negative reports of this and so were pleasantly surprised that it was not too bad. And as a bonus, from inside, the building provides some lovely view of its self, both its interior and exterior.
There is not a heap of stuff to see but there were some very interesting items. And they were not pulling the con trick of charging to see things, once they've obeyed their legal obligation by allowing free entry (into the building) as per the V&A London
Nick Hoar — Google review
I really enjoyed wandering around the museum and Discovery itself. Fascinating, full of information, friendly staff great day out. The ship is something else - 2 years living on that with little heat and a load of unkempt blokes eating seals!
Colin King — Google review
Amazing ship, can't begin to imagine the hardships the crew went through but lots of detail on board explained living circumstances at the time. Highly recommend a visit, we went round it twice and would still go back.
Arlene Kennedy — Google review
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Scotland was amazing! And so detailed!!!!!!!
Plus the photographer that captured everything in Antarctica at -70 degrees !!! Omg that’s insane!, mind-blowing! Deserves an award!
Things I loved;
-The attention to detail and the immersive nature of the exhibits made this visit outstanding. The blend of education and entertainment was spot-on.
-Dundee residents get in free, and it's £17 for others, totally worth it.
-The museum's hidden gem is the stunning huge ship with an on-site guide ready to answer questions.
-The Antarctica-themed short film at the end provided additional depth to the visit, creating a comprehensive and memorable journey.
5/5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Olasubomi Akanni — Google review
A lovely little place dedicated to the preservation of a masterful ship. In days gone by, Scotland was one of the great shipbuilding capitals of the world. This ship, in its classic, old fashioned design, is a wonderful emblem of that naval history. There's an elegance to the design but also a power and forcefulness: these are the kinds of ships that travelled through stormy and wrathful seas for glory and for patriotism, building Britain commercially and militarily into the country that it is. The character of the nation was forged in the tides and the storms, onboard noble ships like this. The fact that this ship is still in impeccable and shining condition is impressive.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Good visit but perhaps slightly overpriced. Good that your ticket gives you free entry for a year though, not that I’ll probably use as live about 50 miles away.
Peter McPherson — Google review
This was an awesome experience. They do give Student discounts if you can show your student card. You get to freely explore the 3 different levels of the discovery ship. The museum before the ship is full of cool movies and learning experiences. Highly recommend this!
Riane Mcconnell — Google review
There are so much things and details in this place.I love the museum's is video shows can bring you back to that heroically history and the ship is beautiful. I think I will visit again.
Neil Wong — Google review
This is an excellent museum all about RRS Discovery the history of the exhibition with plenty of items to look at and of course the actual ship to board and explore. The cafe also serves nice food.
James Kimbley — Google review
Participated in a seminar at their conference hall. The view and amenities are good, and the service was on par. Really enjoyed my time there.
St Andrews Cathedral is a ruined 12th century church that once played an important role in Scottish religious and political life. The ruins are still an impressive-looking spectacle, and the museum contains relics from medieval sculpture and painting.
St Andrews is a hidden gem on the coast of Fife that offers something for everyone. From its rich history as the home of a world-renowned university, to its breathtaking golf links and stunning coastline, this town will leave you in awe. The architecture alone is worth the visit, as you'll be transported back in time with every step you take. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the beauty of St Andrews!
Jeff Dillon Fine Art — Google review
We arrived here on 28-Aug-2021, and there's a sign saying that the cathedral is not allowed to walk in for visiting because the building is currently unsafe. What a pity! But the views around there are still worth looking.
WEN-HUI Helen CHUANG — Google review
So amazingly terrific to explore the ruins of this enormous cathedral. Plan to spend an hour or two walking around and taking pictures. One of my favorite sites from our Scotland visit.
Mickey Deutsch — Google review
The ruins are quite beautiful, though made a little ugly by all the fencing all over the grounds.
The view from the top of the tower is worth the 160odd steps to get to the top...it's quite tight and windy steps though.
The museum part could have been done a little better, and is quite overpoweringly musty in the shop side. They should limit the amount of people coming through all at once though, as I think a tour group came through all at once and make it quite noisy and impossible to move around without people bumping into you or standing in the way.
Staff are nice and helpful though.
Lanokota Phoenix — Google review
Beautiful ruins on the coast of one of Scotland's most historic towns. I recommend visiting both the Castle and the Cathedral (easy walking distance). If your legs can handle the 162 steps, definitely climb the tower for the most breathtaking views. If you are visiting Scotland and want to see many castles, make sure you buy the Historic Scotland visitor pass.
Gavin Rudling — Google review
St. Andrews Cathedral is a very impressive ruin whose construction began at the beginning of the 12th century.
As usual in England and Scotland, the facility is in a very well-maintained condition. Some areas are probably closed at this time for safety reasons. However, the rest of the complex offers enough space to get an overview of the size of the cathedral.
Considering that the cathedral was built using only human power over a period of 150 years.
Simply indescribable - you have to see it!
Alex S — Google review
Great place to walk about and see the ruins, right next to a beach, dog friendly.
Elizabeth Carlisle — Google review
Absolutely stop here if you are in St. Andrew’s. Especially if you like history. Take a walk through the grave stones and read them, they’re fascinating. And the museum inside was well organized and put together.
Jennifer Miles — Google review
Genuinely remarkable piece of history - it's great to sometimes keep these historical sites as they are, as it allows a greater understanding of the events that have unfolded around them. This in particular was interesting, highlighting the effects of the protestant reformation.
Rundong Yu — Google review
Unfortunately it was closed. So couldn't get inside to have a look around to get a feel of the place. Overall still good to see the ruins from outside.
DAZ Ashton — Google review
The Cathedral of St Andrew is a ruined cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. In June 1559 during the Reformation, a Protestant mob incited by the preaching of John Knox ransacked the cathedral; the interior of the building was destroyed. The cathedral fell into decline following the attack and became a source of building material for the town. St Andrews is a great town to walk around and explore. There is plenty you can visit, including the St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle ruins, pier, botanic gardens and general historic architecture throughout the town. The beautiful movie chariots of fire has been shot here.
Anirban De — Google review
An amazing cathedral ruin in St Andrews. The history of this cathedral is quite long, and its once magnificent scene can be seen from the ruins of the walls that still exist in it. The pity is that some places are restricted, and many of the tombstones are surrounded by guardrails, losing some of the historical beauty. Overall, it's worth a visit if you come to St Andrews.
it get — Google review
Walk the timeless cathedral grounds and, though the cathedral no longer stands as it once did, the gravestones that populate this site will capture your interest. This is a one-of-a-kind cemetery that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. While you’re at or near St. Andrews, be sure to visit and stroll the grounds, enjoying the ancient headstone inscriptions that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Jonathan Cottrell — Google review
Good place to walk around and see the ruins of the cathedral. If you walk beyond the ruins(there's a door at the left end of the graveyard) you get a great view of the ocean. The landscape there is really beautiful.
A Google User — Google review
Loved the history here. The museum is a must see and the tower is a must climb! Some gravestones are cordoned off just now for saftey but still a very worthwhile stop. Great walks nearby to the harbour pier for another view of the ruins and you also get a great view of the castle from there too.
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
Didn't go into the museum or anything, just walked around the ruins and it was pretty cool. I can imagine how magnificent it would have been back in the day. Now the grounds are graveyard, very cool to be walking around ruins looking at old graves.
Night Shark 115 — Google review
Really something special!
The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.
The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral are open but there are fences surrounding the walls of the Cathedral. A section of the graveyard and a number of unstable gravestones are also fenced off for safety until they can be stabilised.
Karin S. — Google review
Lovely walk around central St Andrews harbour and town..in the rain.. plenty to see and do here...steaped in history...dates back to the 6th century..with one of the oldest golf course's in the world...
Bomber Bob — Google review
Pretty interesting place but was under alot of renovation so alot of places you couldn't get in or even get to including the museum part. I'm guessing this is so it can be open for summer so may return then for a proper look
Jordan Easton — Google review
Very beautiful and historical place to visit with family, it's near a beach so you can swim and relax. Had to buy seperate tickets for both Castle and Cathedral. Scenic beauty and history, parking available can spend a whole day here. Kids and adults both will love, toilets are available too.
Rizwan Ali Siddique — Google review
Evocative ruins of a glorious past, look stunning and call for a nice walk among them. There’s a small museum within the ruins, unfortunately it was closed during my visit.
Nikos Parastatidis — Google review
Some very intersting achitecture. We went out of season so didn't get to see the museum or climb the tower which hs excellent views. The staff were lovely. Would reccomend if you're interested in history and old graves, even though it was closed off we enjoyed our visit.
Senorita Pinata — Google review
Visited a few years ago when it was free access. which I was surprised at. Visited St Andrews recently and you now need to pay a small amount. Safety and protection works are taking place so check online for tickets and any closures. Well worth a visit.
Edinburgh Zoo is a popular tourist attraction that has a wide variety of animals to see, including pandas which are only found in the UK. The zoo is set on 82 acres of parkland and can be busy during peak times, so make sure to visit during off-peak hours if possible.
We go every year and we love it. I adore snowflake, he is my favourite penguin and I enjoy spotting him and making sure he's still well. I fed the penguins once and it was such a great experience. My son has been every year since he was born (except for covid!) and he loves it equally. I recommend taking a packed lunch and sitting on the benches up by the dinosaurs. We saw a sloth for the first time yesterday too! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable as always.
Laura R — Google review
The staff are super helpful in this uphill maze like zoo! Although each animal habitat is easy to find you find yourself wondering how much further up the hill you need to go. The Forrest-like zoo keeps you dry and warm when exploring and there is definitely a lot to explore here. The zoo offers a couple of places to eat and drink and has maps around for your sense of direction. We went whilst they were getting ready for Halloween and it looked amazing. The carefully thought out zoo experience is definitely something I would return too or recommend you to go and see it yourself
Emily Dudley — Google review
Such a beautiful zoo. Lots of variety of animals. I was lucky enough to see the pandas when I went. I visited during a public holiday so it was very busy so be mindful of when you book. Easy to get to as the bus stops just outside the zoo. Very enjoyable experience.
Sophie A — Google review
Had a fantastic trip to the zoo a few weeks ago! Visited from Belfast. Lady at reception had family from Ireland and we had a great conversation! Most animals were visible and the food options were fantastic too. Great for adults and kids alike. Also amazing to see the pandas before they leave!
Joseph Nicholl — Google review
What can I say, this is a Zoo, there are lots of animals, some easy to spot some I think hide from the tourists ( Myself included) There are lots of green spaces to allow your little ones to run about and lots of seating.
BUT
I feel the Zoo would benefit from getting a cable car fitted, I didn't sign up for the massive slopes included. I would say the goats even looked tired of the hills.
I would expect the army to use the area for mountain training 😆 🤣.
Hilly, but lovely.
Colin McLean — Google review
Simply amazing place to spend a day in Edinburgh. The staff are courteous and well informed, the animal enclosures are huge and are treated well. The zoo has very informative panels everywhere on each animal. There are toilets and food stalls at many locations throughout, vehicles to take you around if needed and fairly accessible routes. The main attractions are the giant pandas and penguins but there are quite a few other unusual animals too. The entire experience has a finish to it that is enjoyable to experience. Plus, the gift shop is pretty cool.
Vishnu Prasad — Google review
A nice day out with some lovely scenic grounds and a very large mix of animals. While it’s not a huge zoo, it is still reasonably sized and nicely spaced out with a decent layout. Considering you could easily spend at least a few hours here and the price of a ticket isn’t crazy, it’s definitely worth a visit. Also nice to be able to see koalas in the UK and that they do seem to be very aware of animal welfare.
Johnny H — Google review
A beautiful place to spend the day, there's lots to see at the zoo, we loved watching the penguins and sun bears. there are lockers available to store large bags/belongings in and lots of wheel chairs and accessibility options for everyone. The Giant Pandas were lovely to watch, it's incredible to see them in person!
Gina Day — Google review
A fantastic zoo with a wide range of animals and great views.
There are a wide range of animals that are good to look at, including a few different angles when looking at some animals which is different to other zoo's.
The play parks are great and there are a few across the whole site.
Lots of picnic areas, food and drink stalls and toilets.
This place is very hilly so beware if you struggle to walk or are pushing a family or friends in a pushchair or wheelchair.
Adam Jones — Google review
Edinburgh Zoo is brilliant, could spend a whole day checking out all the animals. My personal favourite is the adorable penguins! Especially during the penguin parade in the afternoon. The directions are all clear and easy to navigate. There are cafes inside but it is expensive. Shop is great too!
Karthik Sunil — Google review
Excellent. Loved the new giraffe enclosure. Being autumn time the repair works around the park had started. It good to see them keeping on top of things for the animals.
Great day out. Beware of the fact the whole thing is on the side of a hill though.
Robert Du-Roe — Google review
Only place in UK to see Pandas! Downside to the Zoo is not being very disabled friendly - steep hills no railing. Half of the shops/cafes (market stalls) were closed. Not very well marked, we found ourselves doubling back a lot. Even with a map. Really enjoyed the 'Living Links' (monkeys).
Mai — Google review
Edinburgh Zoo offers a delightful experience for visitors of all ages. With a wide variety of animals, including pandas, penguins, and koalas, the zoo provides an engaging and educational environment.
The layout is well-designed, making it easy to navigate, and there are plenty of informative exhibits and talks throughout the day. The conservation efforts of the zoo are commendable, and it's clear that animal welfare is a top priority.
However, some visitors may find the ticket prices a bit steep, and certain areas of the zoo could benefit from updates or expansion.
Overall, Edinburgh Zoo is a wonderful destination for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking to connect with nature.
Oghenehero John Bishop — Google review
We had the most wonderful time here, it’s a really beautiful zoo.
The animals are clearly well kept and have big spacious enclosures. There are so many different species here and they are all such a joy to observe
There’s lots of walking involved so wear comfortable shoes! Plenty of parking available and close to the airport.
Cat J — Google review
Great day out. Zoo is on a hill so quite a challenge to get all the way up and around but definitely worth it. Animals are lovely and well looked after. Plenty to do and reasonably priced. Would recommend for single visit or with family / friends. Takes a few hours. Plenty of parking which costs but for Edinburgh it’s very handy. Would definitely revisit. Loved the tigers and lions. Buy tickets in advance to save yourself some money.
J B — Google review
We had a great day out at the zoo. We found everyone there extremely friendly and helpful. There is plenty of disabled parking and a free ride to get you about the zoo which is very hilly. We used the ride to get to the top and spent the day meandering down. Some of the paths are a little taxing for people who rely on wheels.
The pandas are amazing as are the Koalas. We spent ages just watching them. There are plenty of facilities for disabled people.
Paul McCullock — Google review
This place is amazing! They have everything you could possibly wish for in a zoo and more than you could ever expect. All the staff are well educated and always friendly in case you have any questions about any of their animals. This zoo cares for their animals and you can tell. Edinburgh zoo also offers tons of options for great food and also they don’t use any single use plastics. This place is perfect for anyone and everyone no matter age, physical ability or interests.
Joe Appleby — Google review
Excellent zoo that has great animals, staff and educational materials. Their giant pandas are available until the end of November 2023. The penguins, tigers, and giraffes are all amazing to see. I respect the idea of zoos but it breaks my heart to see some in enclosures. Despite zoos not being my tempo, it deserves 5 stars for being an excellent zoo. I'd recommend you buy tickets online as they are cheaper. An adult ticket is around £24.
nuric — Google review
A great zoo! We went during December, but we luckily got good weather. The prices were reasonable, with a donation included.
We sadly did not get to see the pandas, as they had left before we came. But that didn't stop us from having a blast!
We saw a lot of animals, which were properly cared for. The facilities were very clean and the staff was friendly.
I would definitely go there again and i recommend you do too!
Lolo S. — Google review
If you're looking for a day filled with unforgettable moments and a chance to connect with wildlife from around the world, Edinburgh Zoo is the place to be. As a traveller, I can tell you firsthand that this zoo offers more than just a chance to see amazing animals—it's a hub of conservation and education right in our own backyard. Take your time exploring the diverse habitats and learning about the zoo's efforts to protect endangered species. Don't miss the daily talks and feeding sessions—they're not only informative but also incredibly entertaining. And for a truly magical experience, consider booking one of the zoo's special animal encounters. From feeding giraffes to meeting adorable penguins up close, these experiences are sure to make your visit unforgettable. So, whether you're a local or a visitor, don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of Edinburgh Zoo—it's a day out you'll treasure for years to come
mete atasoy — Google review
A green lush zoo with many great areas for animals but sadly no giant pandas anymore.
Cons: The price is on a higher end, an uphill battle towards the end of the zoo is real, giant pandas went to China 😞
Pros: many areas for animals look huge, a red panda can climb a giant tree here, mostly empty zoo on weekend
Art — Google review
A lovely zoo located a short 20 minute bus journey from the city centre. Despite visiting in January in the middle of winter, we saw plenty of creatures and ended up staying for almost the entire time it was open. We regretted not bringing lunch with us however, as all of the food outlets, bar the café were closed, leaving us with very limited and rather pricey options! Despite this however we still had a lovely time and would definitely go again.
James Gath — Google review
Had the most amazing day at the Zoo. Loved the Penguin Rock enclosure. Staff are lovely. Lots of walking and steep hills so be prepared
I honestly loved how natural the habitats were with fantastic viewing areas too
We travelled 600 mile round trip to visit and Edinburgh you did not disappoint. I have loved Penguins for as long as I can remember and at almost 42 I still do. Your enclosure is pretty awesome. I’m coming back next time to feed them! Thank you for a lovely day
Siobhan Westwood — Google review
Fantastic day out for kids and grown-ups.
We booked the tickets online (NHS staff get 10% off) and visited on a Saturday.
There are so many animals to see. Seeing penguins swim underwater in the tank was so cool. Download the map before you get there. It's a hike so wear comfortable shoes. There are several outdoor play areas for kids.
There are a few restaurants and cafes. We chose the Gannet and the food was delicious. The Grasslands Restaurant was closed (Jan 2024). There are several picnic spots and tables all over the zoo.
When you arrive in the car park, get a ticket and pay for it immediately. It's £3 for parking. We made a mistake of paying on the way out and were charged the full amount (£10). Lesson learned.
Overall we all had a great day. It was expensive but it can be done on a budget.
Maya M — Google review
Wonderful zoo had a great time and you really can spend all day here, got lost a lot but I think that is due to us getting distracted by animals. Would say if you struggle with hills make sure to plan a route as it is hard work going up and down the hill all the time.
Only improvements would be have some water fountains to drink from as easy to get dehydrated and a bit more signage to make sure you don't miss any animals but highly recommend and will be back
Hazel Miller — Google review
Excellent zoo, one of the best we've visited. Very clean facilities, staff friendly and helpful! We visited to see the pandas. We went in November so was pretty quiet, but we saw loads of the animals and we had a fab day!
The website says the parking is very limited. There are around 50 spaces, so not too limited. But I'd imagine in peak times, the earlier you arrive the better!
Charlotte Madgewick — Google review
The price was reasonable and a donation to conservation was included.
They have lots of animals to see. Not sure how many lions and tigers they have, but I could only see one of each, both were happily sleeping and couldn’t care less 😀.
The enclosures for the animals are bigger than I’ve seen in some places and all look messy and natural, just as it should be for these animals, a bit like being in the natural world.
Animals all seem well looked after and you can even see a lot of their indoor care areas as well, nothing to hide.
The gift shop was well stocked too.
December is clearly the off season and when stuff gets fixed, or I would assume. That said animals were not affected.
Only thing I didn’t like was the layout, even with a map you would get lost, end up in the same place or just confused.
Some enclosures were closed, maybe a notice to say why would be good as there appeared to be lots of empty space.
The zoo needs TLC in the public areas and it would be amazing.
All in all a great place
Scott Walmsley — Google review
Lovely zoo, lots of animals available to see. Enclosures are good sizes for all animals. Very steep hills around site. Map boards are at the main entrance along with QR codes to download the map to your phone. Restrooms, gift shop and cafes around site. Play areas for children are available. Would visit again in the future.
Debbie N — Google review
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134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS, United Kingdom
Kielder Observatory, constructed with local spruce and larch, is situated in Europe's largest gold-tier protected dark sky park within the Kielder Water and Forest Park. It offers stunning stargazing experiences, including the renowned "Kielder Moment," where visitors feel a profound connection to the cosmos. The observatory hosts regular events such as star camps and Space Kids Events, providing hands-on activities for families.
My husband and I went to the Jewels of the Universe event and it was amazing. The talk was informative, delivered by a chap who was obviously passionate about his subject, which made it all the better. Looking through the Sir Patrick Moore telescope was incredible, a real privilege to see a double star and even a galaxy. We enjoyed the evening immensely
Julie Cleary — Google review
We went to Space Kids - rockets and more recently and it was absolutely fantastic. My husband and I enjoyed it along with our son, who came out smiling and inspired. The whole event was fabulous and there was a good mix of talking and doing if that makes sense. The team were approachable, chatty and talented. The observatory and surroundings are beautiful too. Highly recommended!
Verity Yeates — Google review
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by knowledgeable astronomers who guided us through an evening of discovery. Equipped with powerful telescopes, we delved into the depths of space, witnessing distant galaxies, shimmering nebulae, and elusive planets.
The Dark Cosmos Event offered more than just stargazing; it was a journey of enlightenment and inspiration. Engaging talks and interactive demonstrations provided fascinating insights into the mysteries of the cosmos, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for the night sky.
Absolutely recommend 👍🏻
Stephanie Staff — Google review
We were on their ‘Late Night Explorer’ experience and it was amazing!! The staff were all super helpful and informative and the whole experience was brill. We were unlucky with the weather but still managed to get a picture of the moon with my iPhone via one of their telescopes. I highly recommend a visit, we will definitely be back 🌚✨
amy bagnall — Google review
Fantastic experience. Even though it was cloudy and we were unable to see much through the telescopes the staff were very passionate and knowledgeable. The various talks and show n tells were very interesting and learnt loads. If the clouds had cleared it would have only enhanced an already interesting evening. Be warned it's a late night 9pm to midnight. The road up is a bit of rough but easily passable if you go slower. You get to touch mars and the moon what's not cool about that!
Paul Cousins — Google review
A must visit for astro enthusiasts!
Tickets - Book well in advance, the best ones are sold out quickly (e.g. shows that are close to a meteor shower or late night from 12-3am)
Getting there - We drove down from Edinburgh and it takes about 2-3 hours each way. Stunning landscapes along the way and some beautiful forest roads leading up to the mountain where this observatory is located. The path becomes narrower as you go up but fairly comfortable.
The Observatory Experience - They have regular shows based on different themes followed by a tour of the place and some free time. The content is great, it’s also beginner friendly. The people who work here are warm and a pleasure to talk to. They have some nice meteorite samples, a wide range of telescopes, and merch you can buy at the end.
Weather - This is the variable with highest impact on your overall experience given that it’s usually cloudy or raining making live observations impossible. However, the experience is worth it no matter the weather conditions.
The journey is the reward, the hot chocolate is the cherry on top and if you have nice weather consider yourself blessed!
Rahul Ramchandani — Google review
Fantastic visit to the Observatory, when though it was cloudy during our visit it was a great night learning lots about the mysteries of the universe.
The staff were amazing and very knowledgeable, couldn't recommend a visit more highly.
Paul Currie — Google review
We went for a midnight watch and what a superb experience it turned out to be. The stars came into view when wanted them and we could scrutinise them so clearly with the professional 16inch telescope. Followed by a mug of hot chocolate. Both Perfect. We had three professional astronomer lecturers and we came away wiser and more knowledgeable.
A revelatory adventure perfect as a father/daughter gift to each other.
Jim Mitchell — Google review
A fantastic 3 hours, very educational and light hearted explanation of aurora events. Night sky simply amazing and viewing through telescopes was wonderful. The size of the universe is mind boggling. The knowledge of the staff was incredible.
Wrap up warm...be prepared for a stimulating experience... worth every penny
chris hands — Google review
We chose the late night experience, which started at 11pm with a welcome and a short presentation. We were then split into 3 groups of 10, and our group went out onto the deck first. This was lucky, as for the first hour, we had completely clear skies. Our guide had lots of information, and because of the nearly full moon, we looked at the craters of the Moon through the telescope. We also had a good look at the stripes on Jupiter and its moons. Our guide was happy to answer questions and name the constellations above, and he helped us to take photos using the telescope and our own phones. The next rotation for us was a welcome hot chocolate; it was -2°c and despite warm clothes, our feet were freezing. This was followed by a demonstration and a look through a more powerful telescope. Our last rotation was in the rotating turret, this time led by a lovely, enthusiastic astrophysicist. All the guides were very knowledgeable, but they kept the information they shared at an appropriate level for amateurs.
One extra highlight for us was being able to say that we'd stood on Mars (we stood on a piece of a meteorite that is thought to have come from Mars!)
This is a fantastic experience and the second time we have visited the observatory; the first time several years ago we had bad weather and we had a lecture instead of looking through the telescopes. It really is a lottery.
Patricia Goldring — Google review
Kielder Observatory is located in one of a limited number of dark zones in Europe. These are ares where light from buildings is limited at night to minimise light pollution. The observatory is located atop a hill in the extensive Kielder forest and is accessed via a gravel and pitted road that is wide enough for just one vehicle. The observatory is funded by charitable donations and is run by a small team of staff with varying backgrounds in astronomy, solely for the public. The daily program runs from 9pm to about 12pm. There are video presentations that are very professionally prepared and are both entertaining and packed with cosmological information. Each is about half an hour long, informal and interactive. There are two telescopes that can be directed to any object and are computer controlled. Everyone gets to view the celestial body most suited to being viewed at that time through the telescope with the guidance of a staff member. Cloudy skies would make live demonstrations problematical but with several hours and the whole of the night sky available to star gaze there will always be something to see. It is a brilliant experience for everyone from children to grown ups.
surinder cheema — Google review
Went to the Jewels of the universe event for my birthday, what an amazing experience. The team were all very knowledgeable and helped maximise our stargazing time based on the weather conditions. Got a great view of Jupiter, the Moon and Sirius then a guide through the constellations. We will definitely visit again.
Tom Saye — Google review
A fabulous evening at the Aurora event. We were a group of 8 (not 9 as planned) ladies who had started high school together in the late 60s. Our friend who so wanted to see the lights had died recently so it was an emotional experience for us.
All the experts there were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic but a special mention must be made to Liam who went above and beyond in searching out a 68 year old star for us!
He positioned the telescope so we could look at the star 17 Cygni - 68.2 years old. As I looked through the telescope a shooting star blazed overhead - how special was that??
The next morning we looked at our photos and oohhhhh.. one of our group had a photo of the aurora! The skies had been pretty clear and we had been taking random shots - but there it was! What a lovely way to end our trip.
Thank you so much to all you lovely boffins - and THANK YOU Liam.. 😘
.. also thank you to 17 Cygni for being such a special star - you're now known to us as Siobhan.. 🥰✨
Wendy Williams — Google review
Excellent!!!
Proper geek mode I was in
You can see the northern lights from there!
Great staff with fountains of knowledge and know how
Wonderful powerful telescopes
Unfortunately after a 3 hour tour and educating talk the skies were cloudy and I got to see completely nothing!!ggrrrrrr
But I did get to stand on a piece of Martian rock so I get to say I've stood on Mars which I literally did!!!!
Telescope views of the milkywsy available if clear weather presents itself but....
Hot drinks served for free with any ticket bought
Great products on sale.
Rare meteorites etc
Wonderful experience which I highly recommended you do if you get the chance
Situated in the heart of keldler forest the uks biggest man-made forest with views to are inspire tou
I'm returning next year to hopefully see ... something next time
Brilliant family day out it really is
Go try it and hopefully see for yourselves
Elliott Hawkes — Google review
We had a fabulous evening at the observatory, the sky cleared briefly on what had been a dull and overcast day, Josie and the team re-jigged their plans and gave us a fabulous view of the night sky whilst it was available, the guy who did the presentation on space rocks should be on the stage, how he could make his presentation so entertaining and informative was brilliant. the guy who gave us the presentation on the telescope was fantastic - he just loves what he does.
How you all can remember all those numbers is beyond me let alone comprehend millions of light years!!!!!
thanks to the volunteers for providing us all with a nice warm drink halfway through the evening it was very appreciated.
Great night out
Dave Brookes — Google review
A wonderful and informative experience, we attended the 'Secret lives of Stars' talk last night. The adverse weather didn't stop us, it was very well run, and the entire team were knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly.
I'd definitely recommend a visit. The drive up there can be a little challenging in the pitch black, so if you're not the most confident driver I'd recommend you make a night of it and book some of the nearby accommodation.
J H — Google review
Absolutely amazing. We attended an event here and learned so much! The team delivering the evening were amazing and very clearly love their jobs. We were a little late arriving due to traffic etc but they were more than accommodating even then. We would absolutely come back.
Rebecca Fuller — Google review
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Black Fell, Kielder, Hexham NE48 1EJ, United Kingdom
Vindolanda is an archaeological site and museum located in Northumberland, England that showcases the remains of a Roman fort and village. Situated on Hadrian's Wall, this location brings Roman Britain to life with reconstructed turrets and temples. The museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the daily life of a Roman garrison town by exhibiting leather sandals, writing tablets and helmets from the era. Visitors can also explore excavated parts of the fort and town for a truly immersive experience.
Could not recommend going here more! We were going to go for an hour then go for a walk, but we enjoyed it so much we spent a day wandering round, reading every bit of information and soaking in the incredible atmosphere. Even if history really isn't your thing it's so much fun to imagine the site as it was and it is such a stunning location its worth the visit.
Molly Mesher — Google review
Our second visit to Vindolanda did not disappoint. Came to see in better weather as last time a few years back was October and raining. The museum is fantastic. The tour guide Alex was brilliant, very clear, concise and a great sense of humour.
Hazel Currie — Google review
Excellent site. Informative tour guides. You can watch the team excavating the site.
Brilliant museum and cafe on site. Definitely worth a visit. Will probably go back again as there was so much to try and take in.
Chris Willocks — Google review
Amazing day out with the kids and very educational, displays laid out to help with ruins of the buildings. The museum is also definitely worth a visit.
Karl Watkins — Google review
An amazing site. A real jewel for England. Such a large and interesting place. The tour guides are so knowledgeable and interesting. The museum had so many artifacts and the hot soup in the Cafe was delicious. You can easily spend most of the day here. A must see. Make sure you do a guided tour.
Sue Jameson — Google review
Incredible History.
What an amazing place to visit. Being able to walk around these ancient ruins is a brilliant experience, but to then see what the archaeologists have dug up in the museum is just stunning; leather shoes, letters, weapons etc. This is so worth a visit.
Iwan Lewis — Google review
A wonderful archaeological dig site on a Roman military fortress and the village that grew up immediately outside its gates.
There is so much of interest to see here, including the reconstruction of both a wooden and a stone watch tower, a small temple and the superb museum, where so many of the finds are displayed.
Rich B — Google review
Managed to attend a guided tour and really enjoyed it. Well worth a visit , the museum was particularly of interest to me, and the canteen provided some welcome refreshments in a lovely garden .
Bill Crawford — Google review
We visited this attraction today, and it really was like stepping back in time. There is so much history here, and the site has done a wonderful job of preserving and displaying what they have found.
It was an absolutely beautiful day to go visit as the weather was gorgeous.
The only thing I would suggest is maybe making the parking a bit closer to the exhibit. It was a bit of a hike for this tired, nearly 60 year old. I'm just saying!!
Other than the parking, I highly recommend this place for everyone.
Debra Doser — Google review
Excellent! Well worth the visit Take your time wandering the ruins. Head down the hill to the cafe and outstanding museum. Very informative, loads of seating to rest/listen & nice facilities.
If you have a disabilty or difficulty walking for 1600 meters or cannot walk uphill for long periods of time (although there is some seating for rest along the way), ask the museum staff where you can pick up your passenger or park close to the museum entrance.
Great visit!! Pictures I have taken do not properly serve this wonderful site.
Lisa Cooper Colvin — Google review
Nice visit to a very historical site, a great place to wander around for all ages.
Very informative and interesting Museum full of Roman artifacts from the site.
Toilets and a cafe on site.
Admission fee 10% discount for English Heritage members.
Three car parks on site, they probably fill quickly in summer.
Quite a narrow and steep lane to access location, so be prepared.
Marcus Williams — Google review
I recommend one listens to podcasts, or reads up on the place before visiting. That will give you a better appreciation of the awesome archaeological work in progress that it is.
Easy to get to by bus.
Great volunteer guide presentation.
Grownups, allow 5 hours. It would be horrible to have to rush though all the things that there are to see and do.
Anthony King — Google review
We visited on a Sunday in mid-June.
It was easy to find and car parking was easy because it was quiet on our arrival at 11am.
We pre-booked tickets as we thought that we would visit this site and the Roman Museum.
We thought that it was a little bit expensive until we moved away from the archaeological site and experienced the indoor and outdoor museums. These really helped explain the dig site and made it a day to remember.
We had lunch at the cafe. Very nice people gave us very nice food 😊
Not sure that we felt short-changed by not visiting the Roman museum on the second-half of our ticket.
Rich Witte — Google review
Utterly astounding. The ruins of Vindolanda are incredible and this is only a small fraction of what was actually there. The museum has some incredible artifacts on display that give a genuine human connection to the people who lived at Vindolanda. If you have an interest in history this is a must see.
S O — Google review
Our second visit to Vindolanda, I find it fascinating on how advanced the Romans were. I would advise purchasing the guide book, there are several centuries of occupation on this site and this can make it difficult to interprate, when looking at the remains. There was a live archeology dig at the time of our visit, there are also two living archeology experiments on going in terms of an example of recreated mile castle and wall, both in timber and stone, the museum is breathtaking in terms of finds and their preservation. Well worth a visit.
Andrew “Andy” Maclean — Google review
An amazing place, so fascinating, the museum too is one of the best I’ve been too!!! Well laid out and put together
Millie Coffey — Google review
An amazing place to visit if you have any interest in Roman history and the Roman rule of Britain. Good facilities, the cafe was nice, the museum was excellent and the displays were well done. The site itself is a must see. Very quiet in February during the week.
Thomas Armstrong — Google review
This is a great place for something different and to learn some history. The ruins are presented wonderfully with signposts telling you what different areas were used as and even audio posts telling you history. The museum is more extensive than I expected. It was quiet when we visited and we had a great day out.
Eilidh Black — Google review
Always loved history at school, so this was a no brainer. What a historical site, plenty to see, ruins, artifacts & a tour guide if needed. Had a wonderful day of history. Would definitely recommend for all the family.
Andrew Haselup — Google review
Very interesting remains of a Roman settlement. So much more to see here than I imagined. The ruins have informative signage indicating what were the homes, baths, latrines, tavern, military buildings and granaries etc. There is a wonderful museum exhibiting the finds from the site and a lovely cafe. Well worth visiting.
Jan H — Google review
A beautiful experience ! The guide was very informative and explained the site so well, that you could imagine what it would have been like all those years ago.
Even without the guides and array of different tours you can hop in and out of, the site is well looked after and fun to look around. Definitely for kids and adults alike, it has something for everyone here. Because footfall was not heavy in October, it was very peaceful.
The mini museum is such a bonus, and the cafe at the back has the most awesome decor in the style of ancient Roman times.
Loved it !
Elise Freshwater-Blizzard — Google review
What an amazing site, and a great insight into the Roman empire in the north of England.
Thousands of artefacts on display in the museum are definitely worth seeing.
The actual fort and Roman village remains are awesome to see too.
Plenty of parking.
The cafe is also nice for light lunches too.
Toilets are also available.
The gift shop will have something for every budget.
The book shop is also a must for avid readers for all things Roman.
Definitely worth the money.
Saver tickets can be bought for the sister site at the Roman army museum just along the road.
The cathedral of Carlisle is a small Gothic building that features finely decorated choir stalls from the 15th century. The building was badly damaged in the English Civil War and only part of the nave remains.
Beautiful. Traditional Stunning architecture and decor. Steeped in history. Loved our visit here. Cafe in the grounds. Toilet facilities. Wheelchair access etc Well worth a visit and right round the corner from town centre which is full of little places to eat, gift store and bars.
Caz Bitz — Google review
We were greeted by a friendly guide who gave us a five minute pocket guide to the Cathedral which was well worthwhile.
This is an interesting building in that there is a definite break between the two architectural styles of Norman and Gothic.
The Treasury in the new crypt is also impressive.
Allow about 30 minutes for a visit.
We happily gave the £3 suggested donation.
Jocelyn Twose — Google review
Wonderful cathedral, a must visit if in Carlisle. Quite dark inside but it was off-peak times and during the day so understandable. Very helpful members of staff around the building to answer any questions.
Sekhmet — Google review
Fantastic day. Did not realise that a new cafe had been built here about 5 years ago. Sympathetically designed and greatly enhances the visitor experience. Will now be a regular haunt for us. There was a concert rehearsal so great to listen to this.
Julia King — Google review
A very impressive and well designed Cathedral. Every single thing in the church is beautifully detailed and well kept. Every person there was lovely and very helpful. One of the better UK cathedrals I've been to.
Ellie Clayton — Google review
Carlisle cathedral is Beautiful. Lovely atmosphere feeling as you go in. The people were singing. Free to go in. You can leave a donation when your visit is finished. Light a candle 🕯 for your love ones. ❤️ lots to look at and enjoy your visit.
Robert Clelland (Rab) — Google review
Beautiful church. Its beautiful Inside the church, with a stunning architecture. You get a pocket guide which explains everything about the church. It is not open for visit on Sundays but you can enter for free on all other days. There are many stained glass windows with murals. The altar and the woodworks within the altar is stunning. The ceiling seems to be newly painted with stars in blue background which was really cool to look at. Organ pipes were stacked in the walls outside a hidden chamber and the guide explained that they will be played only during service.
Over all stunning and peaceful place.
Jithin S Mankad — Google review
Breathtakingly beautiful inside. Stained glass is wonderful, and the wood carvings in the choir are just incredible. There are some interesting panels depicting the lives of various saints scattered around the cathedral, so be sure to take in all the details before leaving. If you're visiting the city this is a must-see!
okay, this is epic — Google review
Great little cathedral. It was beautiful, and enough to see but not overwhelming like some some other, larger cathedrals. The staff were very friendly and they have a nice laminated guide to point out key things to see in the church with a quick description. Worth checking out
Madelyn Mattern — Google review
Absolutely stunning cathedral set back slightly from the main shopping area (I expected it to be further away like the castle), boasting the largest full flowing stained glass window in the uk and the cloisters ceiling. From the minute you enter the ground it takes your breath, and the more you look the more you see, like the fist sized gargoyle carvings all around the window rims and intricate details of everything.
Upon entering (this happened the first time but not the second as the lady looked busy with guests) I was given a laminated paper with info and ‘what’s where’ drawings on however it’s very easy to navigate without.
The cathedral is free however you are able if desire to give a donation of any amount. The recommended is £4.
Downstairs is a small “museum” of sorts.
The place is definitely worth a visit and pass an hour unless you take time to sit and reflect or simply marvel. The grounds have other interesting places and a coffee shop which is a tad on the expensive side but it’s what id expect given location.
If you do visit, make sure you use the mirror below the ceiling for a better look at it, it really is something special.
Also if you take the time to read the history it is an even more interesting place. Overall a very well preserved, peaceful, beautiful, astounding place.
Leanne Harrison — Google review
Absolutely well worth a visit. Just don't miss it if you can. Free entry but donation welcome. Also a very nice little coffee shop for a break. Will be going again when in Carlisle
John Andrew Hodgkinson — Google review
This was a huge red sandstone building that had evolved over the last 900 years and looks like a lot of the ornamental stonework was replaced recently. Outside there were the remains of the original Augustinian cloisters and a nice cafe area and inside I was almost the only visitor. There were a few original Norman features and some amazing medieval paintings too.
The ceiling had been repainted in the 1860’s and really added to the serenity of the building. There was a lot of magnificent stained glass and also regimental colours, now faded and darkened. Moving with the times the cathedral had contactless donation terminals which was a great idea as I had no cash.
Marcus Hurley — Google review
Beautiful cathedral. We came to sign the Queen's Book of Condolence. We had a look around at some of the beautiful architecture and artefacts. Well worth a look around.
karen hopkins — Google review
Free to visit. Very welcoming. Beautiful stained glass windows. Wonderful ceiling full of stars. Lovely Cafe. Go and visit if you can.
Nic Dorset — Google review
An attractive cathedral with a stunning interior, situated in well kept grounds. Highlights include the beautiful starlight ceiling, magnificent stained glass east window and medieval painted panels.
The helpful staff are happy to answer questions, or provide information sheets to guide you around the cathedral. The treasury exhibition is highly informative and houses an impressive collection of artefacts.
Accessibility is very good and there's no charge to visit, but donations are welcomed to help maintain the cathedral. The grounds are well worth a look, with ruins of the Augustinian priory. There's also a well staffed café on site serving lunch and refreshments.
The cathedral is open between 07:30 and 18:30 Monday to Friday, and until 17:00 on weekends.
Andrew Thomas — Google review
Beautiful. I was lucky enough to be there when there was an organist playing. It was breathtaking.
The star ceiling is unbelievable, so pretty. There are deckchairs to sit in and marvel at the stars.
The staff are lovely and helpful.
Not a massive building, but it's absolutely beautiful
Lynn Thompson — Google review
Must see when in Carlisle. Loads of history. There’s also a nightly choir and organ recital. I missed this but would be so great to see an hear in this amazing cathedral.
Brandt Tracey — Google review
We stopped to grab a bite on our way to Edinburgh. Then we decided we would visit the cathedral. Nice bit of local history and architecturally sound. We spent a few hours here. They have a quest for the kids as well. The volunteers engaged well with adults and kids alike.
Tarun Bharadwaj Natam — Google review
No tickets required to enter the church. It was a beautiful visit and there are guides in the church whom you can ask questions. Once your visit is over there is a cafe inside to take a break. When you exit the church you can give a donation voluntarily.
Jen — Google review
The cathedral is really pretty, not big but interesting and worth seeing.
Read about the story of the stars on the ceiling.:) Free entrance, easy to reach, right in the city centre, it takes a few minutes to visit.
Aurelia Ghenuche — Google review
Excellent!! Don't know how the folks of old managed to climb the steps, so narrow, with all their kit on. Brilliant place to visit
Nigel Gardner — Google review
Worth visiting when exploring Carlisle. Free entry, of course, a donation is always appreciated. The visitor shop has some great items available to purchase
Carl Whittle — Google review
A must see when you're in the area. As you enter, immediately on your left there's a rune engraving in the wall, very peculiar to find something like that in a cathedral. The blue ceiling and the organs are quite something. Do go down to the treasury, there are very beautiful items.
Woodland resort with a range of lodging options, plus kids' activities, shopping, dining and a spa.
Perfect tranquil location in the forest. Lots of activities to do and a fantastic subtropical swimming pool. Good variety of eating places. Huck's food was tasty and a good atmosphere. Also good cocktails. Bowling and amusement arcade were good too. Brilliant for families to enjoy quality time together. Highly recommend!
Laura Aitken — Google review
We had a great holiday at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest.
The lodge we stayed in was very clean and tidy, with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
We were a 2 minute walk to the village centre which was great.
It can be pricey to do activities and to eat out at Center Parcs, but the food and activities are always good.
Around the village centre everything was clean and all covid safety protocols were in place.
There are a few gift shops and a supermarket on site.
The subtropical swimming paradise was great for all of the family, with slides and rapids, for hours of fun.
There is an outdoor pool which is great, it's a bit slippy on the tiles, but also be aware at this time of year it's freezing outside, so from the door to the pool you will get cold, but the heated pool is great and well worth it.
We saw staff cleaning all the time, they do a great job.
Overall I would definitely recommend this Center Parcs as a great holiday destination, for all the family, young and old.
There are plenty of places to walk, activities indoor and out for you to enjoy.
JJ Dabreo — Google review
Beautiful setting, everywhere nice and clean. Best place to eat (in our opinion) was Huck, friendly staff (Richard W)
The only criticism I have is that they don't seem to promote (on site) any activities, so we missed a lot we feel. Otherwise a great mini break
k winters — Google review
We have had a fantastic break. The activities available were great. Every single member of staff we interacted with were extremely friendly. Great food in the restaurants. We will definitely be back.
The lodge was good overall. However, one issue was the kitchen in the lodge was not very practical. The gas oven was very poor. The shower curtain was far too long. A few basic toiletries like soap for washing hands and extra toilet rolls would be great.
Overall a great break and would highly recommend.
Paul Clark — Google review
Just back from the perfect family break with activities for 3 generations. The lodge was clean and comfortable. Everyone working in the park was friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome - nothing was too much trouble. We all really enjoyed the swimming area and the outdoor and indoor play areas were excellent. We will be back!!
Wendy B — Google review
Amazing place for a holiday and would definitely recommend for it for anyone looking for a holiday. Pool is great and big. The sports is amazing for little kids and adults. Slot of clubs which is good. And rooms are very very big and even the 1 floor house is very big as well as well as the VIP and 2 floored houses. Five ⭐!!!!
James Flynn — Google review
This has been the most magical Christmas holiday ever. Center parcs pulled out all the stops to make it so festive and enjoyable for kids and adults alike. The winter wonderland is worth a visit on its own. The check in experience was good, albeit there were queues to get in which I am told was to be expected. The lodges are spacious and well equipped. It was clean too. We only had a 5 to 10 minute walk to the village centre. We found the swimming really fun, although getting in early was advisable as it gets busy. The on-site shops and restaurants offered plenty of variety. We booked a Santa visit for our little one. It included a present and 2 x photos with Santa. If you have kids, try to get along to see the Santa parade on an evening. In general this is just a lovely place to relax, take a walk and soak up the Christmas vibe. Yes it's not cheap but if you can afford it, I'd highly recommend it
Chris Gill — Google review
Great place for a young family, everything conveniently located (sometimes a bit of a long walk from the outer most cabins) loads of stuff for the kids to do and nice clean facilities. My only dislike was the beds, if you like a firm mattress then your in luck because I have slept on softer floors, nothing like waking up feeling like you have gone 10 rounds in the ring.
michael chapman — Google review
Just back from a 4 night stay. Great place to get together. Well equipped lodge although a wee bit tired. A bit of attention to detail required but all in all a good experience. Nice time of year to go with all the fairy lights. Sport's bar is a nice place to go for food and drinks. Staff throughout the whole park were lovely.
Yvonne McLaughlin — Google review
Had a fabulous time, the pool area was lovely, the spa was amazing definitely recommend a trip there but make sure you book everything in advance because restaurants and activities fill up really quickly. Lodge was lovely but the oven took quite a while to cook everything! Recommend taking the low quality ovens into account when you start cooking, don't wait til you're starving!!
Beth Shepherd — Google review
Had such a wonderful holiday here, really can’t fault it. Lodges were lovely, clean and filled with everything we needed. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Facilities were fantastic - the pool, play parks and walks around the forest could take up all your time (and all are free). Shops were well stocked for anything you would need. We ate out at the lakeside inn and the food was delicious - recommend a burger! Coming back as soon as we can!
David Fotheringham — Google review
The accommodation was first class, and everything was included. We even had a family of ducks visit daily. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and the swimming pool was really warm, spotlessly clean and great fun. We went with 3 teenagers and they really enjoyed the activities. Definitely a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star experience despite the rain ☔
Bobbie Dawson — Google review
Had a great visit. Accommodation was fantastic with great facilities.
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
The fact that cars are parked away from the accommodation is a huge plus. Much safer to be walking and cycling around the park.
Great outdoor play area for the little ones.
The pool was fantastic.
The on site shop was good. Plenty of options and well priced.
Andrew Berry — Google review
Amazing location, all the hype is well deserved. Great cabins, service and activities. Very friendly staff and lovely swimming pool. All you need for a relaxed trip. We went during the week when schools were on so might be a lot busier and hectic during school holidays but still worth it.
David McGregor — Google review
We had a great weekend here. I would however advise booking restaurant slots when booking, before you arrive as they were all fully booked and no delivery service was available so had to buy food from the on site supermarket, which was expensive. Lots of festive things to do. We had an 18month old and an 11 year old and both were entertained. Staff are all very helpful. The lodge was well situated to the main plaza but not too close. Lots of walking and things to see. Great experience. Bit pricy as only swimming area is included in the booking fee. Everything else is extra.
Moyra Black — Google review
It was a fantastic stay We could not fault the accommodation we stayed in one of the tree houses every thing you needed and was spotless so thank you to the cleaning staff. Thank you too the member of center Parcs staff who would come every morning and clean the hot tub and ask if we needed anything nothing was too much trouble (sorry I forgot your name) complementary champagne on arrival? plus gift boxes for the children the forest is amazing and so are the activities
Beverly Chamberlain — Google review
Went for a spa day. Fabulous experience so lovely and relaxing. Fantastic facilities and very friendly staff. You are made to feel very welcome. Spa package was great value
Moo K — Google review
First time at Whinfell and we weren't disappointed.
Such a beautiful setting, especially since cars aren't allowed on site after unpacking.
The swimming pool was busy but great fun for our toddler (and us). Clean and we got a changing room and lockers easily.
The Indian restaurant was fantastic, exceeding expectations with both the food and the service - well worth a visit. The burgers in the sports cafe were also great. Expect to pay more with it being on site.
As this was our first family holiday we had concerns about arrangements for our toddler but needn't have been as the travel cots provided were better than expected (wooden cots) with baby gates at top and bottoms of stairs and the lodge was also well designed for a young family.
Supermarket well equipped and not as pricy as we thought.
We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stephanie Jones — Google review
Fantastic family week away. We were worried that the covid restrictions would impact on the holiday but they didn't. Booked again for next year as we enjoyed it so much. Love how safe it is for the kids and how the pool keeps everyone entertained from the 3 year old to the 73 year old in the group. Lodges are very clean and the setting is lovely.
Laura Jones — Google review
Been going here since I was a kid! I absolutely love it here. Such an amazing escape and so much to do! So many activities to choose from, villas are always immaculate and the pool is out of this world! All staff in the village are so kind and friendly. Can’t wait to come back!
Jane McGuire — Google review
The park was great, surrounded by woodland, brilliant swimming pool facilities, activities were very expensive and not much suitable for a baby, however there was plenty for older families. Would be nice to have more areas to explore which are not just surrounded by lodges, we expected some trails, but sadly that wasn't the case, makes you feel very trapped within the lodges and facilities.
The room we were allocated was completely unsuitable for a baby. The floors were all hard tile which was a nightmare as our baby kept falling and hitting his head. The touch-sensitive button on the bath kept activating by itself, waking our baby in the middle of the night on multiple occasions. Additionally, the coffee machine did not work and there was a horrible smell of gone off milk on the sofa of the apartment.
We were also informed during our visit by letter that we would have no power all night on the night before departure, which meant we could not charge our phones, use our baby monitor or use lights. This proved very difficult for us to feed or change our baby. We had requested a cot and high chair for our stay, both of which were missing, having to wait around for them to arrive.
There was a lot of noise from the other apartments and corridor which made it very difficult to sleep. There was no dustpan and brush or cleaning equipment of any kind in our room which made tidying up after our little one very difficult.
Very disappointed after raising our issues with Center Parcs to be told that if we wanted something more suitable for a baby, then we should have selected a specific room during booking (for an additional fee). Just another attempt to take more money from you.
James Paylor — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place. Every staff member I came across was just beyond helpful. Had a lovely week here and hope to visit again. Activities were suitable for everyone and we'll priced. Lodge was clean, tidy and well stocked. Any problems were sorted instantly.
Abigail-Jayne Manley — Google review
Great place for a family vacation. Be prepared to be very active this is a huge place with lots to offer.
Try book activities before you arrive as they do get booked up pretty fast. A bike each is a must, I rented from the reception at a good price and a nice bike.
The pool really is very good for the kids and adults alike, plenty of slides and activities.
Nice play parks and nature for the kids to explore:
Dining out was not as expensive as I thought it was going to be also the on-site supermarket not really overpriced.
Chalets were fantastic, with every home comfort you can think of, with the exception of a washing machine.
Everywhere is a bit of a walk or cycle.
Great place and great stay.
Conner Regan — Google review
We had a amazing time at whinfell.
From the minute we arrived we were greeted by a very polite security guard who showed us were to go.
All the staff we dealt with were amazing helpful fun polite. The staff made the break what it was. The kids loved it..
The accommodation was excellent.
We will be going back.
del col — Google review
Beautiful location and great for either a quiet getaway or an activity weekend. Excellent child facilities as well and very family focused. Good restaurants and Cafe Rouge in particular was surprisingly good with amazing staff. The only people who may not find what they're looking for here are solo travellers and romantic couples.
Stuart Somerville — Google review
Really enjoyed our short weekend getaway to Whinfell. Lodge was great, comfy, clean and well serviced, plus great views of Badgers! Bike hire great and super easy. Winter wonderland activities were an added bonus. Enjoyed the pool a lot although they seemed to be having some technical difficulties. We'll be back!
Paula B — Google review
Lovely break away with the family, we loved seeing the red squirrels and pheasants daily. We hired bikes for getting around which was great but it is a bit steep in places which was hard work on the bike. Lovely Christmas activities available to book with children and plenty of lights of an evening to see.
We enjoyed our stay and would come back but during a different season
Nikki Hannah — Google review
For the quality you pay for it is worth the expense. The facilities and variety of activities are excellent for the whole family . There is such a choice of things to do you will be occupied the whole time you are there.
Best to share the cost of lodges with a group of family members and the provision facilities at the lodges is excellent aswell.
We have been a few times over the years and never been disappointed 🙂👍
Phil Rigby — Google review
Whinfell forrest Centre Parks is an incredible place to visit.
The staff on the activities are friendly knowledgeable and very professional. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome. We had an issue with the lodge keys but it was very quickly resolved.
Yes the food and drinks are quite expensive but you don't have to dine out there is plenty of cooking availability with a microwave and oven. The fridge is small but you can get a lot in it. The cupboard space is very adequate.
The swimming pool is amazing and free there are nature walks and plenty of play parks for the children.
We stayed in a 3 bedroom lodge 1 double bed and 4 single beds 2 showers and toilets. Ample seating and the views of the forest with wildlife wandering around. All in all one of the best holidays I've had I can't wait to come next year.
Ian Storey — Google review
I've had a fair number of trips to this site over the years.
The facilities and location are great with the Lake District just down the road.
It has plenty to do, but a lot is at a premium price and is booked up quickly. Some elements, such as the water park are included in the booking cost.
Alistair Rose — Google review
Beautiful forest environment. Well equipped clean lodges. Great infrastructure and support. Swimming pools included and well equipped. Good playgrounds for kids. Dog play areas. Woodland walk’s beautiful. Everything else cheesy and expensive but as expected.
Jon Bee — Google review
We just got back from Center Parcs Whinfell Forest, and wow, it was awesome! First off, the rooms are super cozy and clean. We had a tiny issue with the heating at one point, but the staff were on it like lightning. They sent over a technician who was super friendly and fixed it up quick, no stress at all.
The place is a dream for anyone who loves being outdoors. We went on so many walks and bike rides through the forest, and it was just beautiful. It’s so peaceful, and there are loads of trails to explore.
Food-wise, we were really happy. We ate at Bella Italia, and it was delicious – great spot for a family meal. There’s plenty of choice around, so you’re not stuck eating the same thing every day.
But let me tell you about the Subtropical Paradise Pool – it’s epic! There are slides, loads of swimming spots, and it’s perfect for families. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got little ones or teenagers, there’s something for everyone. We spent so much time in there, just having a blast.
Overall, our trip to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest was top-notch. Great rooms, amazing places to walk and cycle, yummy food, and that pool was the cherry on top. We made a bunch of awesome memories and can’t wait to go back. Totally recommend it if you’re looking for a fun family getaway!
Dillon Pattison — Google review
My wife and I,our three grown up kids and partners and six grandchildren spent three nights in lodges and apartments.It was the best holiday I've ever had spending so much time with the family. The activities for the kids and adults were brilliant and all of the staff were excellent. We'll definitely be going back.
Peter McCrave — Google review
Immediately when pulling in there is a sense of calmness when you're in amongst all of the trees. Check in service is great from the car but line for check in can be long depending on when you arrive.
Center Parcs is fantastic for those with children of any age. Things to see and do with or without a booked activities.
Great overall experience with my wife being gluten intolerant, taken very seriously in all the restaurants and its refreshing that most places have a gluten free menu.
I would recommend booking more then 48 days in advance of your stay to make sure you can book all the activities as closer to the time there can be limited or no booking available for most young children's activities.
We have stayed in the Lakeside apartments twice, clean and tidy studio style apartments. Not luxury but clean and basic.
Car and parking can be a bit of s nightmare when check in is at 4pm on the first day, getting the car, unpacking and going back to the car park. Especially with a tidied toddler. On the flop side it is very nice not having cars on the road during the stay.
Overall it is a great stay and I recommend to all my friends with and without kids for a relaxing UK break. Surrounding area and being close to the Lakes is also a big bonus.
Oli Braithwaite — Google review
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Derwentwater is a long, narrow lake located in the Lake District of North West England. With its tranquil landscapes and many opportunities for recreation, it is popular with visitors all year round. The lake has a network of footpaths and boating opportunities, as well as being home to Keswick Launches which take in stunning views of the surrounding fells. For those looking to explore more of the area, Borrowdale Valley is just across the lake.
A really beautiful place to walk. It's about 10 miles and takes about 4 to 6 hours to walk around, depending upon how many stops you make for refreshments. I high recommend St Mary's Mount for refreshments and tye Derwentwater Hotel.
History Academy — Google review
Beautiful ribbon lake nestled within the classic Lake District mountainous terrain. If you can get on the water, it's a great feeling, and even if not, you'll be able to feel the serenity at any point around the lake. Genuinely a stunning place especially when it's not too rainy or cloudy (good luck!) and one of my highlights when visiting the lakes.
Oliver Ling — Google review
Derwentwater is a truly magical an amazing place!! An can be certainly breath-taking over the summer month.
Takes roughly 4 - 5hrs get all way round an is about 10miles long too walk.
Ben Taylor (Benji) — Google review
Derwentwater is a beautiful lake located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is one of the most popular and picturesque lakes in the region, surrounded by stunning landscapes and fells. Derwentwater is approximately 3 miles long and 1 mile wide, offering scenic views, walking trails, and opportunities for boating and watersports. The lake is also dotted with several islands, including the well-known Derwent Island, which is owned by the National Trust and can be visited by boat. It's a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Mohammad Abufara — Google review
Has a circular walk around the lake, with beautiful views. Part of it is flooded at the moment, though, just before the "Chinese Bridge".
Shaun Brown — Google review
Great spot for wild swimming. Plenty of parking. Views are incredible
Moose lowe — Google review
It's a beautiful place for swimming, outing, spending leisure time/special time with you family,friends, girlfriend-boyfriend or buggy ,specially for tourists, boating, enjoy the beauty of nature.
These picture was taken last summer
Md Imtiaz Ahmed Shakib — Google review
Wandering down from Keswick for the first time, and the view emerging from the trees, is one of the few times, I was astonished in my life. It is absolutely wonderfully gorgeous, and if you have never seen it for yourself, watch the Star Wars scene where the X-Wings flew over the water. Even major film makers know a beautiful place when they see one!
Access is easy. Keswick is ten minutes walk away, there is a large carpark a few minutes away to the north, which also has toilets. The path that runs down the eastern shore soon brings you to peace and quiet, woodland mottled in sunlight from a high sun, providing shade on the hot days. And the views from all angles, are just beautiful in all the best ways, at all times of all the days.
Everything is so close here, and yet so beautiful, you can spend an hour here, or a day, and every minute is worth it
DavidStaGr — Google review
We walked round Derwentwater anticlockwise from Keswick. Its a ten mile walk on mainly flat road so isnt too strenuous and the scenery is absolutely stunning. It took around 5 hours to walk at a fairly steady pace, we did it in trainers quite easily so walking boots aren't necessary. Well worth the effort.
Alison James — Google review
The day that we visited Lake Derwentwater was really sunny. The lake was really beautiful. There is a large grass area perfect for picnics. This is a place that you must take photos of.
Priyangen Mangalaruban — Google review
We walked all round this beautiful lake the first full day we had in Keswick. Well worth the aching legs...
M. R. Parkins — Google review
Definitely worth a walk, it's even possible to catch a boat and walk different areas of the lake. The views are spectacular and change all year round. There is a good path from Keswick to Friars Crag that is suitable for wheel chair access.
Cat Bells is a small, gentle mountain peak that can be easily accessed via a short path with panoramic lakeland views. It's perfect for those who want an easy hike that does not compromise on the view, and is also popular amongst hillwalkers.
Absolutely stunning hike! Perfect for kids though there was a small bit of scrambling (last photo) but that was our favorite part! It took us a couple of hours with plenty of stops for playing and enjoying the views
Renee Miller — Google review
Nice circular route with great views. Good walk for most dogs, easy route to follow. We went down to the lakeside, makes the walk a wee bit longer but gives you 2 different types of scenery vistas.
Greg Campbell-smith — Google review
Nice steep walk, we managed to get halfway up with great views of Derwent Water.
Up and down near the top in less than 2 hours which was great.
Tabby Tabster — Google review
Absolutely beautiful walk.
Stunning views.
We did the hike with our dogs, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It is fairly steep on both the ascent and descent, one thing to take into consideration, on the descent some rock scrambling and climbing is required.
Lucy Smith — Google review
Walked up one morning with my dog and the views didn’t disappoint. We walked straight up from the bottom and once you got so far up it was quite a scramble, especially when you’re on your own trying to hold a dog! We came down the other path (I’m not sure if there’s more than just those two), which winds down the outside facing Derwentwater, and that was definitely an easier route! I would definitely go back again but go the ‘easier’ route up.
Anna Cialis-Hodgson — Google review
We had an amazing hike in Catbells and it was one of the best hikes we did in the Lake district. This hike was a full of spectacular views overlooking the Derwentwater and the range of magical mountains in Lake District. The hike was quite an easy one and we did as a preparation for the Helvellyn hike we are planning to do in next couple of days. We parked the car in Hawes end car park. Make sure not to park your Car along the double yellow lines, no matter how tempting you are, you will definitely get a parking ticket. I saw many Cars got parking tickets just because they wanted to save £5 of the Car park. Make sure to keep only footsteps and take only photos /memories. Thanks Lake District 😊
Anjana Silva — Google review
Good family climb. Some scrambles, we did it with a five and seven year old in good weather. Recommended getting a buss or getting off the ferry at Hawes end.
Stephen Nicholson — Google review
Great "Little" walk. I had thought we could do this on one of our rest days. It was a little bit steeper than I'd thought. But I have to say, one of my favourite walks. The views are great. Parking is a nightmare. I'd Googled beforehand and getting the launch from Keswick was recommended. This was a great idea. It added another element to the adventure. And made parking easy. The lakeside carpark is massive.
martin cockerell — Google review
This was a very steep walk for me! I'd like to think I'm fairly fit but I found this very demanding. The views are amazingly beautiful but please be warned that this is NOT a flat easy walk. I regret not taking some food and drink to enjoy the spectacular views at the top.
Ken Lau — Google review
Amazing view! Definitely recommend. It’s about a 25-35 min hike up to the first viewpoint and it’s amazing. It’s quite steep so wear proper shoes as not to fall or slip, especially on the way down. The view from the top is really breathtaking.
Dominique Saayman — Google review
Fantastic views all the way. Amazing. A must do thing to put on your list. There were people of all ages doing this, but there are two parts when you have to scramble up the rocks. Not easy for all to do! Start at Hawks End to get the best experience of it all. You go up to the first peak and as you get there you then see another. As you get to the top, then there's another, get to next peak then there's yet another again. Lovely to sit down and have a drink and a sarni looking out over the views. The winding path on the side going down left me in sooo much pain in my knees though!! I didnt think I would be able to drive home! Worth it cos the views are amazing! Parking..... what a nightmare! Seemed like cars were in every little gap at sides of road there was and its a bit tight in places for two cars to pass. There are a lot of double yellow lines so be careful where you choose. I basically just got lucky with a parking spot. If you see one grab it
Trickyj “TRICKYJ” Trickyj — Google review
Perfect hike for first time climbers, it has absolutely everything to get their love for climbing going!! The views are beautiful the walk isn't too strenuous.
Views for miles and a lovely lake at the bottom of the fell, perfect spot for wild swimming and having a picnic, a firm family favourite!!!
Spontaneous Adventures — Google review
Fairly easy walk for beginners and it’ll take about an hour up and less than that coming down, if you’re fairly fit
There’s parking right at the starting point, (the side facing the lake) so if you can get that then it’s literally a few steps to the starting point (which slights right, up the hill)
The views are spectacular and there’s nothing like a short hike to end your day!
You can do a circular route and come down the shorter but less scenic view and really complete this miniature mountain
If you’re with the family and they’re not up for running across striding edge with you then this scenic route will get everyone out and wanting to climb
The Seeker — Google review
Great walk with excellent views around Keswick. Not to busy and a moderate rating, great starter point for beginners.
Craig Johnston — Google review
This is probably my favourite hike in England.
I've parked in the area previously, within a half mile of the start. Yet parking is difficult and I was lucky to find a legal spot to park.
Yesterday when I ventured up with the wife we parked at the Lake Side car park (£8.50 for 6 hours).
We then caught the ferry form the lakeside to Hawes End. The journey is lovely and takes about 30 mins.
It was £5.50 each one way. The guys that run the ferry are great. Very friendly and happy to advise on directions and where best to get off etc.
There is a wooden jetty at Hawes end which leads straight into a woodland. It's sigh posted to the start of the Catbells walk and brings you out at the North End of the walk. This is the most challenging end of the climb as it's 80% climbing, some of which is pretty steep and there is some technicality at around 4 points along the route to the summit. It's a bit of scrambling and for some bits you're going to need both hands to help you climb. It's doable for most people who are at least moderately active.
The only way I can gauge it for you is I am above average fitness for my age. (I am 50 my VO2 max currently at 47). I carried a pack with 12kg weight. I used walking poles and my heart rate reached around 150bpm on the toughest section which is the scramble right before the summit. I like to go for it and push myself so I shot up there but you can take your time and have regular rests. So don't let this put you off.
The great thing about this hike is that it's incredibly rewarding. It's a short distance but steep enough to get you a good workout. Yet, as you climb there are rewards at every turn. Even after hiking just five mins into the trail you will start to be rewarded with Great views. And this gift keeps on giving the higher you climb.
You'll have views over to the Langdale Pikes to the SE, Keswick town, Blencathra and Skiddaw to the North and NE.
Then over to your SW, views Straight into the Kentmere Horse Shoe.
Ok a clear day you can see right across to the East towards the very peak of Hellvellyn.
Just 360° fantastic views.
We missed the last boat back from Hawes End landing which is at 1740hrs.
We also missed the last bus back (no.77) which was at 1801hrs from Portinscale. So we had to walk back to Keswick which took about 90 mins from the foot of Catbells at the Hawes End area.
The total walk from Hawes end landing jetty along the ridge to Catbells summit, then down a path way that leads East from the ridge between Catbells and Maiden more (towards the lake). Then following the path way along the lower fells of Catbells South to North back to Hawes End. Continuing along the main road towards Portinscale, then through and over the River Derwent and along a dirt track straight into the centre of Keswick Town was 7.4 miles approximately.
I'd advise planning to get the boat back from Hawes End. In which case Hawes end to Hawes end over Catbells is around 4 miles.
You can pay for your ticket by contactless card on the boat itself if you haven't bought a return ticket.
That's it. Hopefully this contains all the main info for you to enjoy a great mini adventure in Catbells. Sounds obvious, (but I can tell you that people still underestimate the fells), but make sure you take food, drinks and proper walking gear and jacket etc for inclement weather. It can and does change very quickly up there and you're very exposed up there. It's almost always windy up there and so when you're sat admiring the view from the summit and all sweaty, you'll cool off super quick. I've included some photos if you're interested. Enjoy.
Outdoorsonaut — Google review
Beautiful walk. No need to use the car park if you staying in Keswick as you can take the ferry or walk around the north part of the lake to get there.
Views are fantastic, on the negative side it's a little too busy but most people are respectful and helpful. For those who are older or with young children, there are two scrambling sections which are unavoidable and the second would be particularly challenging with very young kids or if you are infirm.
If you want to go further and have the time/energy you can walk over the hilltops along to Maidens Moor and High Spy which is a route just after you come down the far side of Catbells. These are much less frequented and not particularly challenging after the initial climb of Catbells and takes you up to around 650m. If you are feeling particularly daring you can go even further and there is a beautiful and secluded swimming lake on past High Spy peak.
Well worth doing.
Dave Newts — Google review
This my second hike of the year .. amazing views and beautiful trails definitely recommend worth it
Miquel Lambert — Google review
Surprisingly amazing for the low altitude of this fell. Really enjoyed the hike on the way to High Spy. This fell in the Lake District National Park is very busy due to its proximity to the town of Keswick. A lot of people hike up and back down to their hotels and camping sites. Nevertheless a truly wonderful short walk and definitely a must do Wainwright. Parking for this fell is as always a problem in the peek season and you'll most likely have to pay, then walk to the beginning of Cat Bells.
Stephen Hayes — Google review
Really enjoyed the hike up Catsbells. Such amazing views! Some parts are literally clambering up rocks (make sure you go in the right direction for the loop as wouldn't want to be going down the rocks) but doable if reasonably fit and mobile. Did the 5k circular route. Parking is an issue, ensure you follow parking rules.
Natasha fallows — Google review
A nice little walk with great views of derwent. Not a bad walk and easy going. It dies get very busy as loads of people were on the way up as we desended.
Rob Morgans — Google review
Lovely day out if the weather is playing ball. Be prepared for a bit of a scramble at the top, but nothing too intense. Anyone with a fair amount of fitness should find it a doddle.
Charlene G — Google review
Catbells is a relatively easy climb for the generalist hiker. One that you can do with the kids if they’re competent. Personally if you don’t want any whinging, try when your kids are older than 8 years as it’s a progressive climb with 3 or 4 scrambling sections to its peak of just 450 metres. Don’t let the modest height of this mountain put you off. The views from the peak over Derwentwater are exquisite. A bonus is that on clear days you will find the RAF Eurofighters training overhead through the valleys of Blencathra to the northeast and over Bassenthwaite. We timed the passing jets perfectly as we meandered through the Cumbria Way near Nichol End Marina. Seeing a Typhoon 500ft above your head is quite something and the noise verging on deafening. Quite a shock for my 10 year old son! Our route from Portinscale south past Lingholm Kitchen and Gardens, up through the foothills is well sign posted. You can’t go wrong! There’s even a little snack truck where you can have a coffee and a crépe before you begin your ascent (or finish if you’re doing a loop to Portinscale). This Route 1 is around 8 miles back to Portinscale and can easily be finished in around 4 hours including a picturesque lunch on the tops. One of the best walks the Lakes has to offer.
Paul G (Paulies Travels) — Google review
Lovely walk if you follow the road around and come up the side of the lake it is more gentle as the other side you need to climb on roads
The Wensleydale Creamery is a cheese factory where visitors can learn about the history of the cheese and see it being made. It is also home to the world famous Wensleydale Cheese.
Open 10am-3pm at £4.45 for adults, no need to book, plentiful free parking. Payment gains admittance to a cheese making demonstration and history museum, and an activities room and viewing window housed in a separate building. We enjoyed learning the history of cheese in general and of Wensleydale cheese in particular. Great value for money.
Matthew Hurst — Google review
We stumbled upon this place on our drive through the Dales, and glad we did. We sat for a slightly late lunch. The staff work very hard here as it's clearly a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike. We were seated withing a few short minutes of arriving. The service was friendly and prompt. The views from the back of the dining area are quite spectacular. The food was exactly what it said on the menu. Great choices on the menu, and quite reasonably priced.
The chilled room on the side offering not only cheese tasters, but also a vast selection of the cheeses available from the creamery. Along with preserves, crackers and more.
The shop offers a wide range of items. From bottles of local liquors, Ice-creams, and all sorts of farm based & Wensleydale products...... We had a great experience here. We would love to return and do the tour. Will definitely recommend to adult and child alike.
The Zombie Hunter Hayes — Google review
Great place to visit when it’s raining. We did the experience tour, where we learn about cheese making. It was really interesting. Then visited a small museum where you learn facts about cheese. It’s really great for kids also the way they have done it. Followed by cheese tasting ( the best part).
You can then go back to the shop which is quite big. And a dedicated area for cheese to taste and buy. They a cafe and toilets.
They have free car park on-site.
I will recommend as a day out. Only disappointment was when going to pay my shopping the cashier was not so friendly it felt rushed like she wanted to get rid of us, not nice customer service when you spend money local.
Elodie SALOM — Google review
About an hour's worth without the cheese making demo. compact visitor experience overall, children area nicely done including Wallace and Gromit set up.
No tasting samples the day we were there.
The Shop and cafe were well stocked.
bertie malco — Google review
Really amazing place. Full creamery tours, gift shop stacked with local businesses & the cheese shop has every cheese available to taste. Very worth the visit. The restaurant & cafe have a good choice of food & drinks. Really worth the visit!
Bee — Google review
Brilliant demonstration very informative and visual which helps a lot for some people. Really enjoyed the cheese tasting and found a new favourite cheese 🧀 Wensleydale with pineapple 🍍 😋 be warned you may spend too much in the cheese shop 😍 we did !
Elaine Gill — Google review
Free parking on site! Great shop, clean toilets lovely cafe and separate restaurant. Outdoor seating for the cafe. Toilets were clean and the staff were amazing. Is it a little cramped in the gift shop if you have a wheelchair or pushchair.
The museum and factory tour are very good value - lots of stuff to interact with and it is all very well maintained - great for little fingers as well as adult ones!
The cheese demo was brilliant too - the only downside to the visit was that we went on a Saturday so the factory was closed. We could still see the machines and stuff but we didn't get to see them in action. Still enjoyed it though.
The ice cream is gorgeous - make sure you properly treat yourself and get two scoops! I can highly recommend the black cherry with chocolate.
Pamela ?Pambo? Ann — Google review
Absolutely love this place! My whole family has been coming here for years and I will continue to do so with my own. Fantastic alone to visit the Cheese Shop, but extra special to go visit the rest of the creamery and see what else they have to offer, fantastic for kids! Love, love, love the cheese!!!
Megan Procter — Google review
Interesting place to visit. Tells the history of cheese making in this area with exhibits and live demonstration. The gentleman who did the demo when we visited was knowledgeable and engaging and I found it very enjoyable to watch. There is a cafe and gift shop as well as a cheese shop. Taste testing is allowed.
We were lucky enough to see some Morris dancers on the day we visited too.
Claire Louise — Google review
I love cheese and this was definitely the place to be!! My husband and I went over the bank holiday weekend and it was busy but manageable :)
There are two sections in which you can get free cheese tastings - one in the store and the other in the museum section (which you have to pay for but it includes a live demonstration on how Wendsleydale cheese is made). There is, of course, Wallace and Grommit merch and a whole mini section dedicated to them in the museum. It is also very family friendly.
For lunch we went to the coffee shop and the only critique I have is that the cafe itself is a decent size but for the crowds there, there was a giant queue for over an hour and so I'm surprised they didn't open the restaurant (currently undergoing some renovations so it is closed) for overflow seating. However lunch had a good selection to cater to everyone and the blue cheese scones were almost the size of my face! I got one to go for £3 and I wish they sold them in the store!
It was such a great time. Definitely a fun visit.
Amanda Williams McNair — Google review
Fascinating place to visit, well worth paying the extra to learn the history of the factory, it’s incredible staff and sit in and learn about how the cheese is made with a demonstration to boot. The viewing windows allow you to watch the process on the factory floor and the tasting area, well just make sure you eat before attending!
The shop is fabulous and full of all sorts of gifts, drinks and the two cafes on site as well as the ice cream counter mean that everything is catered for. There are good, clean and accessible toilets and plenty of parking. Also lovely benches outside should you need a picnic place. Child friendly and a wonderful place to visit.
Annie B — Google review
My wife and I went on a coach trip last year. Lovely scenery on the way. We had an interesting tour around the creamery. Fun and informative. We made a dash for the restaurant and pleased we did as they only catered for a certain amount of covers. The food was amazing and service first class. There is a cafe if you miss out.
Graham Hawkes — Google review
My favourite place in the UK. The most delicious menu I've ever experienced, with the most wonderful take-home items and the friendliest staff. I visit once a year and always leave smiling, no matter the weather. ❤️
Chris Davies — Google review
I love cheese so Ideal place to visit
Tim the guide was informative and entertaining
Husband and dog had to wait outside but then went for lunch. Very nice if a little windy outside
Jan Tetley — Google review
Fantastic place! We're both cheese lovers so this was basically a pilgrimage!! Spent more time than was necessary in the tasting room but also paid for the demonstration and tour! Lovely gift shop and cafe too. Highly recommended.
Owain J Millard — Google review
Came here on a day excursion and spent an interesting two hours here. The visitor centre is only a short distance from the market square and has a large free car park. It's well signposted and all the buildings are wheelchair accessible. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Our visit to the Wensleydale Cheese Experience was pre-booked with a time slot. The man who did the cheesemaking demonstration was very knowledgeable, going through all the different stages of how cheese is hand crafted in the modern creamery. We then walked across to a little museum where we learned all about this place's fascinating history through artefacts and easy to read info boards, tasted a variety of Wensleydale cheeses and got to see inside the creamery itself from a viewing gallery. Lots of fun activities for kids and the opportunity to be photographed with Wallace and Gromit! The shop is a delight to browse around, full of beautiful homewares, pictures, stationery, books and much more. The cheese shop is also well worth visiting, not only for the cheese but also crackers, chutneys and a host of other foodie treats. Bought some cheese and a delicious Yorkshire fruit cake to take home. There's a restaurant and café which I didn't get time to visit, but I did treat myself to an ice-cream from the shop and ate it on a café terrace with a lovely view of the dales. All in all this was an enjoyable visit!
Valerie Hinchliffe — Google review
Lovely gift shop with a wide range of gifts and goodies. The cheese shop has free tasting, plus all things cheese-related. There is a viewing room where you can watch it being made. Now I am not actually a cheese lover 😲, but had a lovely mooch round and would definitely recommend a visit.
Linda Edwards — Google review
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Gayle Ln, Wensleydale, Hawes DL8 3RN, United Kingdom
Windermere is a large, glacial-fed lake located in the north end of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It's popular for its scenic views, beautiful mountain peaks and pretty villages surrounding it. It's also a great place to go swimming, boating and fishing.
Lovely views, different parts to explore and also have alittle fair for the children. Plenty of places to eat but will cost you alittle, deffinetly worth packing a picnic as there is plenty of green spaces to have a lovely picnic. We went on the boat ride which was lovely experience, plenty of boats to ride and easy to book, as well as lovely staff. Parking took us a little looking around but eventually found a spot, easy to pay through a app or by cash. Toliets you have to pay for, they do have a free on hidden within the park area.
Love Honestly — Google review
💙___𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐒⭕𝐌𝐄___💙 place in the UK 🇬🇧 😎. I 100% recommend visiting this place. You can relax here. Your mind will be fresh by the natural environment. Get extra clothes for swimming 🏊♂️ in the water. And take swimming sandals. 🏊♂️ I love this place. Wonderful place. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Sda Rasel — Google review
Beautiful lake, wonderful cruise despite the rainy weather.
You can take dogs on the ship, the ship's crew gave our dogs snacks.
We left the car in the parking lot at the train station where we started our day.
Sylwia Hukowska — Google review
Beautiful lake and beautiful surroundings.
Such a shame about the pot holed roads and the amount of traffic though. A few buildings in desperate need of some tlc too.
Chris — Google review
Beautiful lake,the view can dissolve in the souls of seekers of nature,every fathom produces the upper ripples make the sense in the creative birth of natural phenomena when ferry moves,side by side historical buildings on the bank letting everyone why the lake is important,business and the people way of living give immense understanding of nature and it's creation.
Paul Inbaraj Pillai — Google review
The lake itself is a fine example of natural beauty. It's the largest lake in England, apparently. It was lovely to get on a boat and explore it. The surrounding area of the lake, particularly in Bowness-on-Windermere, leaves a little to be desired.
Parking is very difficult, first finding a space, then queuing at insufficient machines that are also ancient. For me it's one of those where it's nice to visit once, but not somewhere I'd be rushing to return to.
Dal — Google review
Amazing scenery! Could rival most similar places in the World !! It is a tricky drive in a car as the roads are narrow and winding but we managed it in a motorhome and it was definitely worth it
Lisa Kirk — Google review
Lovely lake with stunning scenery. You can choose a variety of boat trips to explore the lake and scenery. There are public toilets and plenty of parking located close by. There are also a variety of museums, shops, cafes and pubs.
Barbara Bowen — Google review
Bowness on Windermere is lovely and lots to eat,drink and see. Would recommend The Ro Hotel as plenty parking and handy for town.
Barbara Harrigan — Google review
Absolutely beautiful area, locals are really nice and helpful. Weather was beautiful when i went. Really advise everyone to prebook restaurants, cafes or activities as its mobbed this time of year. Everything is in walking distance too 👍
Reiss Adams — Google review
Perfect lake scenery. What can I say to the Great Lake District? Anyway too many tourists along the harbours for boat hiring makes it somehow crowded and deducted the lakes quietness a bit in my humble opinions.
Jack Kwong — Google review
Beautiful place in Lake District,
Tourist attraction and boat hire and cruise booking. We took cruise tickets and enjoyed a trip and see nearby attraction from the cruise in the lake, kids enjoy the cruise and beautiful views and capture many photos.
Majid Khan — Google review
Such a lovely place, we have visited it on our trip to the Haven holiday park located in Lake District. Very peaceful and every single person we have meet been so friendly to us. A place well worth to go to and explore.
Andrzej Papiewski (Daemonum) — Google review
A direct bus route from Kendal to Windermere is available, offering passengers a scenic and aesthetically pleasing journey. The locale boasts exceptional beauty and tranquility, particularly noted during a March visit. Despite the chilly weather, the snow-clad mountains enhanced the visual experience. A brief ascent of a modest hill afforded a commendable panoramic view. Regrettably, time constraints prevented a comprehensive hike, a consideration for subsequent visits
Shipra Joshi — Google review
Largest lake in the district- beautiful
Take the regular tourist boats to all the stops - they give info along the way.
Bob Hope — Google review
I have visited Lake Windermere two times during the winter. The first time was in 2021 and the second was in the first week of 2024.
Lake Windermere is huge and is great for wild swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Angus Davidson — Google review
Nice place. Good value parking. Stream nearby was nice and pleasant. Lake view from hilltop was excellent
A K — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous views from the museum and honest pretty much anywhere that you stop around the lake.
I have not visited since I was a child and really enjoyed just sitting and taking in the scenery.
As with a lot of Cumbria if you visit on dry days it's stunning.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a family-friendly attraction that takes visitors on an interactive journey through some of the world's most beloved stories written by British author Beatrix Potter. The exhibit includes a recreation of the English countryside complete with sights, sounds and smells from the tales.
Really good museum. Love the displays and story.
The only thing I would say even though it is wheelchair accessible, in places it is very tight and dark. Furthermore, the attraction exit is especially tight and the slope outside the entrance is very steep just be careful.
Nick Wisdom — Google review
What a magical place. At the entrance I didn't expect much but once inside I was surprised. It was full of beauty and imagination magic. The scenes are put together well and lots of information around the trail.
There is a children's activity booklet that is free and worth doing. Lots of questions and quizzes to help keep the children engaged.
My only improvement would be the attraction could do with being in a bigger setting as was only small and compact.
Ann M — Google review
If you grew up with Beatrix Potter books & stories then you would find this place interesting. My Mrs & 7yo daughter loved it, I was bored. Being half term we expected it to be busy, queued for 45 minutes. I recommend that you get there early as the nearby car park was practically full by 10:40. A bit claustrophobic in places. Spent about an hour there , personally I would rather have saved my £9 . Staff were good & friendly. Seafarers chip shop opposite does nice fish & chips. You can’t buy tickets in advance neither
Gary Read — Google review
Absolutely mesmerizing. A more immersive adventure through a whimsical and enchanting storybook world it would be hard to find, even at fancy expensive Disney amusement parks. If you have any appreciation for the idyllic and ethereal rural landscapes of bygone days, and you probably do if you're in the Lake District, come here. It is one of the most imaginative and whimsical places I have seen lately, playful without being extravagant or gaudy. The sensory details here are nothing short of remarkable: frogs on spinning lily pads, small and cozy houses among the lakes and burbling streams, even a canopy of russet autumn leaves accompanied by chattering squirrels. Walking through this place feels like being transported back to the unadorned, winsome curiosity and sincerity of old folklore and fable.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
We had a great visit a few weeks ago. A place of wonder and imagination, bringing back memories of the stories as a child... We highly recommend going and exploring The World of Beatrix Potter. No complaints... We got some good tips for plants from the friendly gardener too!
Edward James Turrall — Google review
A wonderful place to indulge yourself in the classic Petter Rabbit and other lovely stories by Beatrix Potter
The attraction begins with a short film introducing the life of Beatrix Potter and her connections with the Lake District, followed by the vivid characters depicted in her stories. These story settings are relatively in a small scale but delicate.
The electronic panels next to the sets help visitors explore more about the character. However, some are broken and not yet repaired for use.
Hao-Ting Chuang — Google review
Fantastic experience with our family and three year old grandson. He was transfixed by all the displays and loved every single minute of our visit. We also had tickets to Peter Rabbit’s birthday party in the theatre which was also very, very, very enjoyable. The cast were fantastic and engaged with all the children in the audience. We also had lunch in the cafe which was fab too.
Steve Booth — Google review
This attraction in the Lake District celebrates everything about Beatrix Potter – the 20th century English author and illustrator who is best known for her imaginative children’s books, the most famous of all being The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She wrote 23 books in total. Well worth a visit with the family or even solo. Friendly staff and well priced gifts. Lovely garden too!
Jo Webber — Google review
Adults will gain as much pleasure from visiting here as children will. My husband and I spent almost 2 hours walking through the amazing scenery and underground world of these animals. Some families were moving through more quickly but we were admiring all the attention to tiny detail eg a teeny blanket for a life size mouse had been hand stitched! Half way round you walk through the small, but utterly charming, outdoor garden of Mr McGregor before continuing your journey. Absolutely delightful. The cafe was very good - cheese scone & home made soup, tea, coffee & lemon drizzle cake, all made by the cook. We thought it was good value for money and a wonderful place to visit.
Arlene Harris — Google review
Great few hours of fun! Learned a lot about the world of Beatrix Potter that I never knew. Staff were very friendly and nice. Only took a star off as 2 interactive screens were broken. Otherwise great attraction especially with toddler aged kids.
Kevin McAuley — Google review
We really enjoyed it here! It is laid out really well. The characters are dotted all over the place and some are hidden away that you have to spot.
The garden area is very pretty and well maintained. Although it is quite small lots of effort is put into making it look fantastic. We would definitely recommend!
Karl Venus — Google review
Such a lovely little experience! I wasn’t really sure what it included but was so surprised by the level of detail and effort! You first watch a short film about Beatrix Potter before taking a walk through essentially the world she created! It was absolutely stunning and very interesting! I also found the gift shop to be very well priced! Highly recommend for anyone who is Beatrix Potter fan, young or older 😊
Gem Leanne — Google review
Went when I was a child over 10 years ago, but it still carries the same charm and whimsy it did then! Beautiful soundtrack as you walk round, interactive screens that compliment the models and props nicely, as well as an adorable garden (it was also nicely air conditioned).
Shannon Burnside — Google review
As an adult without I absolutely enjoyed visiting this attraction. Basically it’s just a walkthrough with scenes inspired by Beatrix Potter books. It is very well made and immersive with sounds and smells. It’s not for everyone I guess but I really loved it. I was just a bit confused by why there was a Peter Rabbit character taking pictures with people outside the attraction but the staff told me you had to pay extra money or something. It was a bit awkward but other than that this attraction is really amazing and magical.
Melanie Mengüs — Google review
We had our lunch at cafe in the shop. The highlight was definitely Afternoon Tea. The teapot looked decent too. I’d suggest Picnic Basket better coming with a basket 🧺
Teki Chan — Google review
I love it here! I went for the first time when I was really small but visited again as an adult with my best friend. Gorgeous displays and a cosy atmosphere, and when we went you could take home radish seeds to plant. Very cute and a nice gift shop.
Jess — Google review
This is a wonderful place! Full of excitement and fun for people of all ages.
I would highly recommend popping in to see the story of Beatrix Potter if you are nearby and looking for an hour or so of fun.
There is a cafe and plenty of toilet facilities.
The place caters to all walking abilities and those otherwise bound to other mobility devices.
Don't forget to look at the cute badger! Although you can't buy any badger memorabilia......
FlapJack_Matt — Google review
I thought that it had a decent amount of Peter Rabbit models including Mr McGregor's garden and greenhouse. They also included a kids activity book that my daughter was very interested in. I think overall it is a great place to bring your kids for some fun.
Mark Caruso — Google review
Very good as shows parts of her life and her superb books. Great time with my friend's family.
Dark Rose — Google review
I'll be honest I've only been slightly exposed to the stories (and the films) and didn't quite know what to expect from 'the attraction'. What a delight. Life size models of the characters bringing the Potter world to life (except they don't move). You can't help but admire the effort gone into each one. Plenty of details at youngster height to entertain also.
Paul MJ Stone — Google review
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Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX, United Kingdom
The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is a short but beautiful hiking trail that takes you to six waterfalls, a gorge and a glen in the Yorkshire Dales. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow, and it offers some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England.
Went here yesterday and absolutely loved the place! First stopped by for lunch at The Falls, then started the walking trail. Paid £8 entrance fee(adult)£4 for children, and free for 🐶. Parking is free on site. The trail is a circular route. 4.5 miles in total, and takes about 2.5-3 hours to complete. Took us a bit longer to stop by for ice cream, coffee and few minutes to rest and enjoy the beauty of the place. There’s food van near the first big falls(that only takes cash). Then there’s an ice cream van in the middle(takes cards), then there’s clean toilets on the refreshment centre(also takes cards). Make sure you have proper walking shoes as some parts of the trail are steep and slippery. It was busy when we went there yesterday. Can only imagine it getting busier later in summer. But overall,we had a great experience and it’s a beautiful place to explore.❤️
Czar Nicholson — Google review
If my kids hadn't have moaned about being outside this would have been the perfect day! Such a beautiful place to visit...the spring water and lemon drink at the Little tuck shop on the way up was a perfect refreshment in the heat!
We did the walk in 3hrs with a couple of stop offs for a drink and ice cream and few paddles in the water.... I'd definitely visit here again it was beautiful
Jenn Burgess — Google review
Beautiful sights along the walk. Railings provide comfort and support at the sketchy bits. £10/person is fairly expensive but the area is well maintained and clean. Decent trade off there. Walk is not easy, but plenty of areas to rest. The reward is the falls which are amazing. A lovely day out.
Chris Ursus — Google review
Lovely day out despite the weather, although the waterfalls were at their best due to the torrent of rain recently. The trail was nice and easy to follow, very scenic and varied mix of waterfalls. The path itself was quite well maintained, with some area in need of repair from the winter months. Good boots are advised as some parts of the path are more treacherous and obviously wet. We visited out of season, so there was no mid point cafe van open, and the toilets were closed for refurbishment. The positive was a nice and quiet walk with hardly anyone else around, which makes it so much more enjoyable and great for taking photos without the crowds.
Nick Johnson — Google review
This is one of the best enclosed walking trails I have experienced in the UK, absolutely worth the entry fee and then some. You not only get the sights of the falls along the first part of the trail but when you reach the largest fall and climb the final few steps to the top of the valley you’re further rewarded with a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. Finally you can descend into the village for a pub lunch Highly recommended to any in the area.
Conor Hennessy Sykes — Google review
Fantastic experience and some stunning views. But, the distance is 5.81 miles. You will need good walking shoes and carry water with you. If it's very hot it's not for the very elderly or anyone a bit infirm. Having said that we did very much enjoy the walk round.
Marki Allum — Google review
Fabulous! An £8 admission charge but worth every penny. We did the walk in around four hours but that included stopping off to admire the views and having lunch at the cafe half way round. We did think the cafe was a little expensive though. Toilets adjacent to the cafe were ideal on a walk of that length.
Gary Beavers — Google review
Just beautiful, 4.5 miles but well worth it. Fall are great this time of year but it also means very wet and can be slippy underfoot. Took us between 2.5 to 3 hrs to complete but we were in no rush and stopped to take many pictures, also stopped for coffee and flapjack at Breezy hill cafe which was lovely
Kim McLoughlin — Google review
We headed over to meet friends and decided to do the walk around the falls. Parking is free but £10 per person to do the 4.5 mile trail. The scenery is breathtaking but be prepared to climb a lot of steps. Good footwear is a must as the ground does get quite uneven. There is a little food hut half way round and the fresh lemon drink is a must. At the top of the falls there is an ice cream van and by time you get here a well deserved ice cream is on the cards. The weather was beautiful so don't forget the sun cream. We had a lovely day and would highly recommend this place.
Luke Ranger — Google review
Beautiful place, grat day out! Trail is well looked after ( entry fee £10 adult, £5 kids), signs, clean. Kids( 4 and 6 with me)and dog ( big dog) can manage the whole trail. Car Park available, included in price and toilets in places ( beginning, middle then end). We visited on 19th of Feb and it wasn't raining ( lucky us whoop whoo ) and it was still lovely. Village itself is so charming and has lots of places to eat. Give it a go!
Marta Robbins — Google review
A beautiful walk I've done many times. Charge is now per person not per car so a big hit for families 😞.£10 adult £5 a child.
I should imagine the upkeep of the paths would be expensive. Still a lovely walk.
Julian Bradley — Google review
This waterfall trail is so worth a go at £8.00 per adult entry we felt after doing the walk that this price is very reasonable taking onto account the upkeep of paths, steps,rails ,toilets ect.. and have paid a lot more for at lot less at other places. We visited when the falls were in flood and they were very impressive and powerful a sight to see. I would say wellies or walking boots are needed especially in autumn/winter months .This walk is not what I would call an easy stroll with a lot of steps both up and down but is worth it and would recommend it if in the area .
lisa sowerby — Google review
A beautiful 4.5 to 5 mile walk around some stunning waterfalls and scenic surroundings, simply breathtaking. It took us about 3 hours to complete the walk.
The car park had plenty of parking spaces and toilets all which were well maintained. Entrance is £8 for adults and under 16s £4 and that includes the car park. It's well worth the visit. If you love walking then your sure to love this waterfall walk. We had a beautiful dry day with temperatures of 18° even at the end of October and while we walked we were very hot. Be sure to wear the right footwear, walking boots which a are waterproof are ideal. About half way round there is an ice cream van and toilets with a coffee shop selling amazing hot drinks, snacks and ice cream. We will hopefully be doing this one again soon.
Yazz — Google review
Excellent family walk! I clocked it at 7.4km and it takes about 2h 30m. Lots to see to keep it interesting, there’s lots of steps so no push chairs or wheelchair access or unfortunately. There’s ice cream and refreshment stops along the way which is perfect for kids. One only takes cash (first one) the others take card payment. It’s £10 per adult and £5 for kids. I think it’s worth it as it is well kept! A really nice morning out
Gareth Rothwell — Google review
Fabulous place. Loads to see. It is a LONG walk though and one way only, so be ready for a 2 hour minimum walk really. 3 hours if you're taking your time and stopping in places. Really enjoyable though for both adults and kids. There is a refreshments cabin just after Pecca falls and an ice cream van after you cross the river at the top of the map. There's also a bacon butty shop and toilets before you rejoin the other river.
Jason Francis — Google review
Great day out to look at the waterfalls. Arrive early and take your time as it is quite up and down with loads of steps.
The ice cream van halfway round, and the cafe on the back stretch was more than welcome by the time we got to them. Would be nice if there were more benches to stop and admire the views and rest those weary legs.
Rob Bastow — Google review
Absolutely remarkable place! Really stunning views. Entry is £10 per adult but it’s essentially a full day out (we were walking for 3-4 hours but you can stay as long as you like)
Grace Matthews — Google review
Lovely walk with beautiful scenery, we were lucky with the weather. Entry is £10 per person but includes parking, a little expensive but the trail is well maintained. Would definitely recommend walking proper walking shoes/boots as ground in places uneven and a little slippy.
Would also need some level of fitness as there are ALOT of steps up and down. Would also recommend going early as the trail is one way and quite narrow so can get busy.
Nice place to stop by waterfall for a picnic and there is also a van selling food, drinks but is CASH only. There are also toilets about half way round.
Walk brings you out into Ingleton town which looked nice with lots of places for food & drink.
Michelle Myers — Google review
Cannot recommend this enough
Better to go early, plenty of parking available.
Ticket is 10 pound per adult and 5 per child. However the trail is well maintained with railings to hold while walking on slippery trails. The path is around 4 point some miles and there’s lots of areas to rest. There’s also two places where snacks and hot drinks are served in case you get hungry.
You are given a map and can see six waterfalls that are guided.
Also saw many people bringing their dogs who enjoyed the walk.
I think this is the first hike I felt safe in due to the accessibility!
Enjoyed it a lot
aromal neo — Google review
I'm not an avid hiker myself, but my sister and I definitely enjoyed the trail. The waterfalls and the surrounding woodland are absolutely magical. There are also a bunch of sheep here and there. We didn't't see any other animals unfortunately... We knew it would start raining anytime, so we couldn't just take our time and made it really fast on the way up; it took us roughly two hours in total. Sturdy shoes are strongly advised as it can be quite muddy.
Olesya Polishchuk — Google review
Wow! My second visit, daughters first. We did it in 5hrs 37mins 😂 Guess you could say we took our time (last car in car park nearing sundown) Amazing views, Waterfalls and light rain which created stunning rainbows. I'm glad we did it and she got to experience it. It is a must, at least once if you get the chance!! Love it 😍😊
Libby Barber — Google review
We visited this place after hearing much about it from our friends and the internet. And it didn’t fail us in anyway. The trail is marked very well and the falls were nothing short of magical.
The trek could last between three to four hours (which includes the stops you make enroute for photos or eating snacks). The pathway also has trivia facts placed along the way, which makes it even more engaging. Nonetheless, provided there is little to no signal, it’s best to carry some cash to buy the snacks/ice cream that is sold at two checkpoints.
Dakshin M Kumudhini — Google review
Quite the unexpected adventure.
4.5 miles of walking with 6 waterfalls.
Starting at the car park with wide load bays, electric charge points available (open till dusk) and hundreds of normal parking spots.
£10 entery to start and a free map (no cash payments)
Toilets at the start and half way.
I went off-season so carpark cafe was closed but the half way one was open.
See photos for waterfalls, go and enjoy.
Karl Tighe — Google review
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Broadwood Entrance, Ingleton, Carnforth LA6 3ET, United Kingdom
Malham Cove is a limestone scar located in the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by stunning beauty spots. The cove is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and stunning views. The cliffs are lined with 80m-high vertical cliffs and a large glacial waterfall once tumbled over them.
The best hike that I have experienced. A bit rough in places especially when you get to the limestone pavements but wonderful views.
Lovely surprise waterfalls and streams, valley gorges and picturesque mountains.
Nilvanta Kerai — Google review
A very well made path to a great view of the cove is suitable for the not so steady footed. The last part right to the base is rocky and wet. There are many stairs up to the limestone pavement, they are well made and some spots you can catch your breath, but not seats by memory. There are beautiful views and the cove is spectacular. Dippers, wagtails, and swallows along the Creek. Have visited a few times now and it's beautiful in different ways in all weather.
Tamara Fletcher — Google review
Lovely walk and views. Will definitely be coming again so can have a bigger explore. Maybe in summer. Some fantastic views from the top of the cove. Almost gave up on the walk up but glad I made it to see the fantastic view. Would recommend visiting here but walk suitable footwear and take some water.
Kim B — Google review
Beautiful peaceful place to visit. From the village to the cove and back is around a 4km walk, very manageable. Steps to the left of the cove take you to the top. Hard work but fun to get up them, if able would definitely recommend having a go to get up them, careful at the top lots of holes to trip and fall but lovely view and usual landscape.
Pam Smith — Google review
Absolutely loved today at Skipton -Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet's Cove. Great walk, definitely recommend. Car park £5 all day, got there for 10, plenty of spaces.
Walk is good for kids, plenty to explore.
ZR L — Google review
Awesome place to visit, the walk isnt very long, i got about 10,000 steps there and back, parking is easy to find and you will need to pay. Amazing view close to the cove and amazing views when you get yo the top.
Hassan ALI — Google review
I personally found this to be a magical feeling location. The Cove is very high and looks very impressive from below. It is a small climb to get to the top and the view from the top is beautiful. The stones are extremely special cut. You can also walk back to Malham from the top of the Cove through the surrounding mountains, which is a beautiful walk.
This is also a filming location of Harry Potter part 7.1, making it a must see location for Harry Potter fans.
Stefan van Dijk — Google review
A lovely walk down a built path, so good for those with limited mobility. At the end of the path, it does become a little hard with large rocks to climb over. The surrounding grounds are beautiful for photography with a fast but part walkable Riverside. Parking can be tight if you arrive mid day.
paul chappell — Google review
2 miles to walk in total from the village of Malham to base of the Cove and back again, beautiful views from the top 70 Metres high with 402 steps to get to the top, takes about 15 minutes to climb the steps. Lovely coffee shop back in Malham, park at the visitors centre where there are free toilet.
Ian Leverton — Google review
Great place to visit, easy to moderate walk with 320 steps to climb to the top of Malham Cove, great views from the top, at the top where the limestone rocks separate was once a place of a waterfall many millions of years ago. It was also featured in one of the Harry Potter movies (A pivotal scene in the 7th Film, Deathly Hallows) this location is in the Yorkshire dales in a remote location, pet friendly although ask to keep on leads due to livestock. A** well worth the visit.
OMG Exploring — Google review
Lots and lots of people, but then it was the Friday of the Jubilee weekend. Recommend the less obvious route from the Water Sinks car park, past where the water from Malham Tarn disappears into the ground, down the dry valley and through the gorge to the top of the Cove. This avoids most of the crowds. Views are spectacular!
Steve Huckett — Google review
Wonderful experience. Good amount of hike but pretty decent. When are almost at the top it’s quite rocky and uneven. You’ll have to mind your steps but the view is breathtaking can’t justify in the picture.
Joel Abraham — Google review
Well signposted from the carpark/visitor centre it's an impressive gorge that more able scramblers can take the waterfall path up. There is an alternative stepped path to the left that will bring you to the famous Harry potter battle location.
City Girl — Google review
Great place to visit. Put it on your list to do if you're thinking about it. Do consider your footwear depending on the weather and fitness of those going, old or young. My 2 kids enjoyed it and the Harry Potter draw is helpful.
Neil Kennedy — Google review
Great walk
Relatively straightforward from the village. Nice path that is suitable for wheelchairs/ prams. It's not too strenuous to the bottom of the cove. It's a popular place so expect it to be busy.
Steps leading to the top of the Cove. If it's been raining be careful, it's slippy. 350ft ish to the top. Once there the views are stunning. Definitely recommend.
Matthew Bonham — Google review
Get your walking boots on and be prepared to climb the many uneven steps to the top but the hard work is rewarded with the most epic view ever. You will be glad you did!
Jonny Techno — Google review
I have wanted to visit Malham Cove for some time, and it didn't disappoint. We did a circular walk, taking in Janet's Foss waterfall first, then up and across fields, taking in some stunning scenery to arrive at the top of Malham Cove . The limestone terrain on top of the Cove is fascinating to see . After spending some time on the top, we took the steps down to the Cove, which again is amazingly picturesque and imposing. We had our wellies on, so we waded up the river right to the Cove face to where the water came in and watched the rock climbers . Beautiful place and well worth a visit.
lisa sowerby — Google review
What a great day out. Recommended by our son. Walked from Malham village to cove. Up the steps and across the top down to Janet foss, waterfalll and back to village for a well deserved visit to the pub. Pub and shop prices good value.
C Gibson — Google review
Parked at the Visitor Centre. Rainy day but decided to walk up to the Cove. Well worth the uphill/downhill stroll along the tarmac road/ stoned pathway. Didn’t attempt the steps up the side to the top on a day like it was. Look closely at photo …. A climber going up the face of the Cove. One mile each way (see photo). Lovely tea room ( The Old Barn) on return/ friendly lady serving. Muddy boots and dogs welcome
Ian Bradbury — Google review
Absolutely love this place , so much to see and do , if you want to just take in the amazing waterfall or go hiking on the hills, it definitely won't disappoint.
We headed there on bank holiday so it was pretty busy but ample parking as some of the fields were open to the public for a fee . We managed to get parked down near Janet's foss so I'm not sure how much they were charging.
The weather was good so the streams were glistening in the sun looked pretty magical, you feel dwarfed from the sheer size of the limestone cliffs that surround you.
Good walking routes
Plenty to see , Take a camera & Supplies and just have a great day out
Jo 74 — Google review
Beautiful place. Plenty of parking. But what an amazing experience definitely worth the climb. However be aware that it can be very slippy underfoot, especially for young children.
Andrew Dickinson — Google review
Malham Cove is such a cool place to visit. It is a stunning place notwithstanding other good attractions to visit locally including Janet Foss, Gordale Scar and further along Malham Tarn.
If you plan to visit all three in one day (excluding Malham Tarn), you probably have to start with Janet Foss, Gordale then the Cove or Cove first then decide from there.
The bottom of the cove is in easy reach but to reach the top, some might find it tough if you are not comfortable with heights. There is no disabled access. If you take pets up to the top you may have to carry them as the gaps between the rocks are fairly wide.
I would not recommend the top for little children.
The views from the top are beautiful. The sunset here is breathtaking although you will not get to see the sun completely disappear.
To cover all three attractions, you probably need 3-5 hours.
And if you stay till it’s dark, you can enjoy the stars as there is hardly any light pollution. Torches would be necessary and also bear in mind that mobile phone reception can be patchy.
Best not to wear slippers, slidders, flat trainers or sandals. Walking boots or similar would be advisable.
Stairs going up and down the cove is fairly safe but would advise you to be extra cautious especially on wet days.
Roads leading to Malham can be narrow in parts leading to localised traffic.
Once you have been here once, you would want to come back!
Toilet facilities only in car park.
Legends l — Google review
I did the Full walk around starting from the main visitor's carpark,went to Janet's Foss & up and over to the top of Malham cove & back down it's a fantastic walk, plenty of videos on YouTube about the walk, None of them are mine, But most are Excellent videos, so before doing the walk doing your homework would be advisory, & Check & double check the weather before you go on the day. Enjoy everyone.
South Lakes Safari Zoo is a remarkable animal park that allows visitors to walk through natural areas and observe roaming animals such as big cats, giraffes, rhinos and monkeys. The zoo provides multiple feeding opportunities for a chance to learn about the animals' behaviours. One can enjoy a vast variety of animals at an affordable price. The place also features excellent amenities for kids like play area and gift shop.
I can not recommend Safari Zoo highly enough. Their animal experiences are absolutely amazing. If you love animals then this is the place to be.
On our recent visit we did 6 animal feeds on our first day at the zoo. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
The next day we had booked the mammal keeper experience and it was simply awesome. Our keeper Natalie had brilliant knowledge of all the animals and she was simply a pleasure to spend the morning with.
The fact that some of the animals free roam around the zoo plus the walk through areas make this such a special place.
Thank you so much Safari Zoo and your wonderful staff for our very special time.
We can't wait to return.
Sheryl Morris — Google review
This zoo exceeded my expectations. We had a wonderful day out and loved that we could get close to many animals. There was multiple feeding opportunities to observe and the chance to learn about the animals behaviours.
There is a good variety of animals and opportunities to feed the animals at a fair price.
We had bought a Groupon voucher which was good value for money but would definitely pay the zoos full priced entry as it is a good zoo.
The zoo also has a fantastic play area and well stocked gift shop.
As we visited in low season it wasn't too busy and most of the cafes were closed.
Ann M — Google review
My friends and I had a fantastic time here! We travelled here for the arctic wolf experience, and had the best time. Lauren, the keeper, was great. Very knowledgeable. The zoo isn't the largest I've been to but it's a decent one. They offer opportunities to hand feed some of the animals, such as the giant otters, giraffes, and lemurs. It was the first time I've done it and it was well worth the few extra pounds to do it.
Rebecca Gibson — Google review
We attended a Sloth experience for 4 and I must say for the £99 price it was worth every penny!!! This also allows entry to the rest of the zoo afterwards. The keeper gave a great deal of information and allowed questions during the experience. 'Stan' was extremely active and feeding him was very enjoyable. The rest of the animals are easily seen when walking about. Our experience was prior to the zoo opening for the general public but it was busy when we left. Great zoo, great experiences. 👍😁
Richard Abbott — Google review
First time visiting and a great day out. I wouldn't pay the full price admission. However, on the deal, it was worth every penny. It would definitely be a lot better on a nice dry day as they have a great outdoor play park for kids, but it was still a brilliant day with lots of animals to see. Most of the enclosures here are very spacious, a lot bigger than most other zoos I have visited, which was nice to see! Great interaction with animals been able to hand feed certain ones with the feed provided for extra cost. You also have the option to feed the larger animals at extra cost. There are lots of places inside the park to grab food and snacks and very reasonably priced a lot cheaper than your average park refreshments. Be prepared to spend a while on your way out at the gift shop as there were lots of interesting items available to purchase. It's definitely worth a visit when a deal is available!
Michael — Google review
Came here for my 30th birthday, I can honestly say it was the best day of my entire life. The zoo itself you can see how much the keepers love the animals. They all look healthy and content. I do want to say a special thank you the primate keeper. Her expertise on them was something else. She loved each and every one of them she clearly had great communication with them and it was so lovely. I highly recommend this place. All the staff are brilliant and the experience is out of this world. Thank you so much to you all
Samantha Pye — Google review
Had a day out with a good friend catching up.. what a lovely place for a day trip. The big cats were a bit shy but that didn't spoil the day.
If you're with someone in a wheelchair be prepared for a workout there are some steep paths
All in all though fab day out we paid the extra £5 to feed the giraffes. You can also pay to feed the leemas and the penguins. There are other experience you can pay for like feeding the tigers or the sloths I think they are £35, which would be a great birthday treat for someone.
Clean park, friendly staff animals look happy and seem relaxed .. nice family day out.
Amanda Curzon — Google review
On the whole, we had a good day, however it doesn't flow well, in directions of foot paths, lack of information with some animals. Some footpaths are uneven and dotted with unnecessary ramps, need a re-think for small children and disabled. Having to go back to the car to eat own picnic, although I did see a few people at some picnic tables. The gift shop is a maze to exit and they would sell more items if affordable. A few tweaks and could be 5 star.
Penny Pepperpot — Google review
Booked with a stay at the cottages owned by the zoo. Entry and Feeding experiences included with cottage stay.
We had a wonderful day at the zoo for our daughters birthday. The staff couldn't have been nicer , friendlier and totally made the day out such a memorable experience. Getting so close ( safely) to the animal's was so cool and and getting to talk to the keepers about the animal's was so interesting. It is hilly and poured down the day we went ( it's the lake district) so take appropriate clothing for the weather.
Not allowed your own food in as there are large sections where the animals ( lemurs , capybara , wallabies, and free flying birds) and some people can't be trusted not to feed animal's. It also gives the zoo a bit more of a chance to bring in some income.
John R — Google review
We really enjoyed our trip here. There are a good selection of animal exhibits and options to feed a few different animals at an extra cost. We paid to feed the giraffes, which was very popular and we had to queue for about 15 minutes. One thing which needs improving is food service, which was both limited and slow. I felt sorry for the poor guy who seemed to be doing practically everything in his own.
Stephen Lee — Google review
Had an amazing experience here being a zoo keeper for the day. My son is a wheelchair user, so we were concerned that he would not be able to access the activities. My wife emailed before had and we’re very reassured that they would adapt the experience on the day. The keepers went above and beyond to support us, and we had the best day, my son has had a really rough time with his health lately and this experience really helped bring him some joy he so much deserves. He said it was the best experience of his life so far, which means the world to us. He loved every minute but particularly enjoyed feeding the rhinos and honey badgers. The zoo itself is great to, love how a lot of the animals walk around freely. We are definitely going to be returning with the rest of my family for another experience. Thank you all so much
Brian Elliott — Google review
Excellent safari park with lot of activities for all ages. It's a perfect place to spend the day with your family and friends. South lakes safari zoo offer a fantastic wildlife experience with a variety of animals to see up close. You can see lions, Giraffes, rhinoceros, Zebras, Lynx, Tigers, Lemurs, Red Panda (he was sleeping though), Kangaroos, Monkeys, Storks Andean Bear, Sloth, Macaws etc. Most of enclosures are very spacious. Great interaction with animals. You also have the option to feed the larger animals for extra cost.
We went with families. Kids play area was closed. Car park was almost full. It was big queue for entry. Best is book online so you can avoid queues. I would recommend everyone who are visiting lake district visit this place.
AJMAL KAZMI — Google review
Visited during half term and it was brilliant. Not too busy, lots of opportunities to feed animals - there was a wait for this but this is to be expected. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lots of the food/drink kiosks were closed (probably because it's not peak season). Definitely visiting again and would highly recommend. Worth noting that you cannot take picnics inside the zoo - you can go out to your car and have pic nic then return with your ticket / receipt or alternatively there are plenty of places to buy food.
Clare Middleton — Google review
Bought tickets as a Xmas present for my 5 yr old grandson He visited with mam and dad. They had a great day the smiles on his face shows how much he enjoyed it definitely be returning. Much better to see animals in this environment then in a zoo
Karen — Google review
Had a great day. The zoo has loads of animals, and we got to see them all. There are a lot of animal experiences if you want to feed them. There are a few enclosures that you can walk through, with lots of animals in, which was really good. We have been to quite a few zoos, and this has to be the best so far. The gift shop was great, with loads of things to buy. The food was good too and reasonably priced. Would definitely visit again.
Hol LB — Google review
I really enjoyed myself, close up to the animals. They look cared for and happy. You can't take your own food in!!! And the gift shop is so expensive you need to take out a loan. £2.50 for a can of pop. My only concern is the penguin enclosure did not have sufficient water for them to swim in. A good variety of Animals.
christine heywoòd — Google review
We visited the zoo on a Sunday in December and what a time we had!
We did the red panda and sloth experience which both exceeded my expectations! We fed both red pandas and fed Stanley the sloth too whilst learning all about them.
We added on hand feeds when initially booking aswell.
First was the giraffe hand feed; this was a little short however you can book on the day for £5 so clearly is the most popular! Great value.
Then we hand fed lemurs, similar to the giraffe experience but again really cool to do!
Next we had a big cat feed, the big cat is chosen on the day and when we visited it was the tigers. We had fed tigers before but this was a lot cooler, you got closer to the tigers and learnt a lot about the tigers there!
Then we did the giant otter feed. This feed was quiet compared to the others, and it was awesome! Plenty time to feed them!
We still had plenty time to wander around the rest of the zoo and look at all the animals there. The enclosures were good sizes, the animals all looked well, and we were amazed how many animals were mixed in with others! We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit!
Connie Metcalf — Google review
Really liked this place, with a few caveats.
One, it's £21 each to get in. You can find offers though, so definitely do that. We ended up paying £5 each and it was an absolute bargain.
Two, toilet situation is a bit dire. The gents especially had both cubicles out of action, and one of the urinals was just full of piss. I was told the ladies were fine though, and if you don't mind going in the baby changing toilet, you can have a poo in peace, but I felt bad because there's lots of babies in and around the place that may need the facilities.
The staff are wonderful here. Very helpful, very friendly. They must put up with an awful lot too, given the amount of families.
Despite what the news recently has said, the animals looked happy and playful. They seemed to be well-cared for.
I loved the enclosed section where you can just wander round with the capybara and emus. For £4 you can get animal food off reception and feed them too.
Overall, this place feels like it's a bargain if you can get a discount. I wish it had more funding as some of the areas felt a bit rundown, but it didn't spoil our enjoyment, and didn't seem to spoil the animals' enjoyment.
Mike Bishop — Google review
We all really enjoyed our day out to South lakes safari zoo, fantastic array of animals and the fact that you can actually walk around in some of the enclosures (wallabies, emus, lemurs etc) is just fantastic. The facilities were as expected and fully functional.
As it was a cold day we stopped off at one of the snack bars and got a sausage roll and a cup of tea which was reasonably priced.
The shop is huge which is nice to look around but mostly overpriced and I would say overall its overstocked to the point where you can't see what you would actually want to buy.
Overall the park as a whole is a little run down and my favourite part (vultures aviary) was closed. A lot of debris (NOT litter) such as old fencing and cut down trees is dotted about where it actually does make you think they need to put a bit more care into the park to keep visitor numbers up.
Our ticket price was reduced online so I can't complain too much about this because ultimately we had a fantastic day and would go back if it was to be cleaned up a bit.
Robbie Wardell — Google review
In the nicest possible way - do not pay full price for this attraction. Go if you can get a good deal! The animals are lovely and you can walk through the enclosures of some, it is expensive to join in the private feeding sessions. There’s a lovely little kids park, the gift shop is massive and the park is set in a lovely area.
Despite the masses of picnic benches everywhere you cannot bring food into the zoo. This was a disappointment as we arrived at 11:30 and our baby refused to eat before we went in but seemed to get hungry when we were furthest away from the car. If we could have brought snacks that would have made our day last longer.
Also the toilets had ran out of loo roll and there was mouldy parts around the sink. Not great.
But overall I would recommend - just try and get reduced price tickets if you can! We paid £2 each + £1 for a map and £3.99 for animal feed.
Nicola Hough — Google review
Wow what an amazing place! Booked the Red Panda experience for my fiancés 50th today. It was absolutely wonderful! Everything from the booking till today has been faultless. The warm welcome we got from Kate at reception, to all the other keepers they were so helpful and knowledgeable. Big thanks to Kim who ran the experience, nothing was too much trouble. Made everyone feel so comfortable. The whole zoo is just breathtaking, so much enrichment and interaction. Especially enjoyed the area where you can walk alongside lemurs! Would recommend to anyone. Reasonably priced and plenty of places to stop off for food or a little break. Can’t wait to return!
Natalie Upton — Google review
A delightful family excursion during the Easter holiday. It was an unexpected pleasure to encounter such friendly and endearing animals. I highly recommend prioritizing the big cat areas for your initial visit, as they may be satiated from their meal and resting in their enclosures.
Ka-Lo Fang (Patrick) — Google review
saw a couple of bad reviews online and was a bit sceptical. It’s a nice family day out and well worth a visit, you get the safari feel experience with so many of the enclosures having walkthrough paths you get a chance to get close up to the animals who look happy and and relaxed in their enclosures. Will definitely be returning hopefully some of the closed areas can be refurbished and brought to life but it’s about the animals and the experience. Easy to navigate, we didn’t get a map paths are signposted arrived around 10.40 left around 1 having explored it all.
Chrade Chin chuck — Google review
Great zoo...
After reading reviews before going, I was a little apprehensive.
When I arrived the queue was quite long. However, considering their February promotion, what do you expect........ it did clear quite quickly and got in within half an hour. This probably due to the restricted opening hours, but for the price you can't grumble.
Me and my family spent approx 2.5hrs walking around (didnt do any experiences, but the ones which we saw looked fun).
Animals all seemed happy and plenty of space in most of the enclosures. A couple could do with being bigger.
Overall a good fun day! Not been there for over 10 years and would go back (entry price on gate a little expensive, but if you can get a cheap ticket, well worth the visit). Staff seemed friendly and food outlets were reasonably priced......
Dean Oakland — Google review
Had an absolutely fantastic day visiting for my birthday! The feeding experiences making this zoo extra extra special making memories that will truly last a lifetime! It's amazing to get chance to walk through some of the animals and hand feed them not many opportunities to get to do this! We went in January and there was probably less than 100 people in the zoo it was brilliant felt like you'd got the place all to yourself although cold all the animals were still viewable and going about there surroundings as normal. The animals looked so well looked after and the keepers are truly passionate about what they do and the knowledge they are able to pass on! We'll be back
Denver Barnett — Google review
Lots of free parking.
Staff lovely and friendly.
Lots of animals to see.
Free range animals
Feed the animal experiences.
Kids enjoyed the park.
There were some areas that were less accessible for people with mobility issues/in a wheelchair.
Not much space to que/get past where small cafe was (with Lima house in.)
All in all worth a visit, they support conservation work and the animals look happy.
Diff-Ability CIC — Google review
Absolutely loved this zoo!!! The open part that you can walk through is a great experience as you get to see animals not behind glass. The whole place is just a nice size for a day out without feeling like you've walked miles.
A Menzies — Google review
Bought my son an experience to feed tigers then 3 hand feeds with lemurs, giant otter and giraffe. Although each feed was very short to see the tiger feeding up close was amazing.
One down side was getting into the zoo. It opened at 11, there were no signs as to which till you needed to go for experiences. We got to the cashier and then had to move tills, finally got to a cashier that could help and got in at 11.55. The booking suggested getting there at least 30 minutes prior to experience start, luckily ours started at 12 so have us 5 minutes to get there but others in the queue suggested they missed their time. I would definitely suggest reviewing your entrance process and signage, it shouldn't take an hour to get in the zoo as we then felt rushed for the rest of the day to get round.
Sean Morland — Google review
I have visited a few zoos and this one has been exceptional, this has been the best one so far at first when I arrived I wasn’t sure if it was a farm because of the smell from the farm next door it was quite deceiving as it looked like it could do with a revamp. However when we entered I wasn’t disappointed with the zoo and scenery at all.
It was well planned out , all views were accessible for the most Tiniest kids, to the tallest adults, there was minimal parents having to pick children up due to height restrictions it was a very facilitated safari zoo.
It was highly informative with lots of information about the animals and they went above and beyond to give information about poachers and extinction. Which will hopefully help to promote awareness and protection.
The animals looked well looked after and happy there wasn’t a single enclosure that required work doing. Most animals had an indoor and outdoor option and some animals of different species shared enclosures together ensuring the animals social skills and wellbeing was maintained.
There were schedule times where you could feed ie leopards, Lemar’s which was £5 per person.
The only downfall was the restrooms! They were absolutely horrendous they needed someone to coordinate their cleaning schedule that is their dedicated duty.
They had a fish and chip shops kids meals were £5 most people enjoyed it, simply because I eat what I smell I didn’t purchase so can’t comment on the food quality. The gift shop had a big variety of gifts. We all know how gift shops are very overpriced so there’s no disappointment on that. Fridge magnets were £4.50 key rings were £7.99.
Although I was extremely disappointed with the restrooms toilets were blocked, dirty toilets seats ect, however I think this is something they can easily improve and sure they will act upon the feedback. I am a extremely fair person and I honestly think the zoo itself deserves 5 stars for the love and care they give the animals. Thank for the memory.
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The Eric Morecambe statue is a whimsical sculpture of the famous comedian, situated in a picturesque garden area by the bay. Erected in 1999, it bears a striking likeness to its subject and is surrounded by many of his jokes carved into the pavement. Visitors can also see lyrics from his song "Give Sunshine!" on the steps leading up to it. Although some shops in Morecambe are run down, efforts are being made to upgrade the area.
Well after all these years and about 1hrs drive away. I've never been here what a lovely place excellent and very friendly.. Absolutely loved it
stott stottey — Google review
Been meaning to go down to Morecombe Bay for many year. Eventually got there are finally say Eric's statue. It a great way to remember a great comedian who gave so much joy to so many people over several decades. The statue really does do justice to the great man
Chandar Prashar — Google review
A classic English icon, comedian and gentle man. People travel miles to see this wonderful tribute to one of our finest comedians.
Maya Apperley — Google review
A Tribute to Laughter: The Eric Morecambe statue stands as a joyful tribute to one of Britain's most beloved comedians, capturing his iconic pose with impeccable detail and warmth.
Located prominently along the waterfront, it's impossible to miss this larger-than-life homage to a true legend of laughter. The statue's charm lies not only in its striking resemblance to Morecambe but also in the sense of whimsy and merriment it brings to all who encounter it.
Passersby can't help but stop and smile, perhaps even strike a pose beside their comedic hero.More than just a static sculpture, the Eric Morecambe statue embodies the spirit of comedy and camaraderie that defined Morecambe's career.
It serves as a reminder of the enduring power of laughter to uplift and unite us all. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply seeking a moment of joy, a visit to this iconic statue is sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear.
Gail Royston — Google review
The statue was great condition lots of people around which was good to see we waited in line to take our photos.
Morecambe bay is still run down but you can see where they are trying to upgrade bits. Just some of the shops were a put off as run down.
Jojo — Google review
Placed in the central path walking area this statue is a great tribute to te late Eric Morecambe. The esplanade has a nice walk with other features and there are arcades and places to eat as you walk through.
Karl Venus — Google review
We had a fantastic day out loved every minute very clean nice place it's my second time there and will be going again
harry spilsbury — Google review
First ever visit absolutely loved it, so clean & pretty. Lucky for us it was a sunny day 👍 shop side it's like anywhere else unfortunately, lots of shops closed but they still had some open. (Thanks COVID 😠) we're already planning a wkend stay over 😉
Jill Burgess — Google review
Good afternoon on the promenade.
Statue is a good likeness and well presented in a garden area.
The pavement area had many of the jokes set down and on the steps were the words of there song " Give me Sunshine!"
We visited Morecambe during October, it would be more agreeable to visit in the warmer months.
Still had a good time though.
John Pownall — Google review
Great food and service. Lovely setting, Hotel /(Inn) dates back to 1660 and has been tastefully refurbished after being gutted by fire some years ago.
Alexander Lewis — Google review
A non-Uber trip, but was in Morecambe and thought I'd stop by the Eric Morecambe Statue. Very cool and a place I'll need to visit with the family. 🤓👍🏻
John Mc — Google review
Hubby had to see Eric's statue. It's in a great spot and worth a visit. Be warned...if you read the lyrics to "bring me sunshine " you'll be singing it all day!😀
Tricia Mathews — Google review
I'm biased, but if anyone deserved a statue it's the comic legend Eric Morecambe, and what better place to see it then on the sea front of Morecambe bay.
A tasteful monument to one of the UK'S all time great comedians surrounded by his most famous sayings. If you are in Morecambe you have to visit the great man's tribute.
David Wheeler — Google review
Bringing sunshine to all passing and seeing this statue of Morecambe's great comedian, as they walk along the prom. A great photo opportunity to dance along with Eric. There's also many of the famous phrases and golden moments of Eric and Ernie, recorded in words laid into the pavement in front. One of the many delights that you come across as you stroll along the fabulous promenade.
Bum, ooh, ya tat a ta! "I'm playing all the right notes but not necessarily in the right places."
Michael Rieveley — Google review
A Small tribute to a larger than life gentleman who is much loved. Perhaps the giant, expanse of beach encompasses his his true contribution to making so many happy.
Katherine Latus — Google review
Great day out, going back to childhood places. And managed to get some great photos
Antony Bond — Google review
A lovely place to visit all the people are friendly
Kelvin Golden — Google review
Lovely tribute to Eric Morecambe , nice little area but a little chilly when we went.
Great views of the lake district . As an outsider it looks like the local council are trying their best.
Flumoxed uk — Google review
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Marine Rd Central, Morecambe, LA4 5AB, United Kingdom
Lancaster Castle is a large and impressive castle built on Castle Hill in the city of Lancaster, England. The castle has been used as a defensive fortification for over 1,000 years and has seen many different owners and uses during that time. Today, the castle is open to the public and houses a museum as well as talks and kid's activity tours.
Visited the castle today for the 10.30am tour. The tour guide was excellent, very informative while adding a bit of humor and also engaging well with the group, will definitely be returning to see inside the cells once covid allows!
Nicola Gregson — Google review
Nice way to kill a bit of time. Couldn't have picked a nicer day to go. It was glorious weather.
Being disabled I couldn't get to see much of it as it's not very disabled friendly. Well I don't suppose when this place was built it was meant to accommodate disabled people.
I do think a couple of parking bays could be allocated to the disabled as it was a nightmare getting my mobility scooter over the cobbled entrance. But once in I was fine.
There is an on site cafe which does hot cold drinks and sandwiches and things. I had a toasted sandwich which was delicious but coffee was very disappointing. It was like sludge. Couldn't drink it. Sorry just being honest.
Anyway well worth a visit to the castle. And it's free.
Jimmy Mckie — Google review
It was OK. I think there are better castles to go to farther away. The tour was short and it focused on the prison which isn't that exciting. I would skip it. It's free to walk around and take pics.
Jef Henninger — Google review
This castle is so rich in history and is an excellent attraction. There are guided tours which can take up to an hour, you can explore the courtrooms and prisons too.
Staff were so warm and friendly, took time to talk to us, and gave us an insight to King Charles II, the witches being trialled.
Look at the stunning photos, all free too.
May Cheung — Google review
Fabulous castle well worth a visit. There's a nice cafe serving quality items (recommend the maple and pecan pie) and the police museum is fascinating. The castle served as a working prison up to 2011 and each cell has been converted to share information and bring to life how it was. The main castle of course of course has a long and fascinating history. Well worth a visit.
Dr Jamie Smith — Google review
Had a most enjoyable afternoon here at the Castle and prison. You can walk around courtyards but if you wish to enter to see rooms, prison cells or courts you have to take a guided tour. Reasonably priced and we had an enthusiastic guide full of knowledge and stories who provided an excellent tour. The cafe was lovely with interesting and tasty choices of food .
Val Bagnall — Google review
This was a fascinating castle to see firsthand, being preserved strongly to this day on highly accessible grounds! The tour guide times are listed clearly and a lady was very helpful in taking me and my friend's booking, giving me a discount because of my disability. We really enjoyed the tour that gave a true insight into the castle's history, though the areas it took us into are not photographed here since it's illegal.
K. Peake — Google review
The castle has a limited tour at the moment, due to a fire alarm upgrade, which is disappointing, so we took a complimentary stroll around the courtyard and outside grounds.
The grounds are impressive and the security staff are friendly as you walk up to the main entrance.
There's a cafe within the courtyard, which looked nice and a room that's open, with a display around the witch trials that took place in Lancaster, which was really interesting.
We were just disappointed that the full tour wasn't on as we were looking forward to seeing the inside of the castle.
Maybe next time.
Christopher Lewis — Google review
An absolutely fascinating place! The female guide was fantastic she was so interesting and humorous. If you are near Lancaster you must visit this former Prison. Note this is still a working court so no photographs in certain parts. So much history and information. I loved my visit!
Loretta Shaw — Google review
excellently preserved castle. a must to visit and a must to follow the tour. it is an unforgettable experience, especially if the tour guide is Simon. Simply enchanting. like watching a play. Congratulations.
ergiak — Google review
Parking is not the best, after walking up the hill from the town centre was greeted by security men who asked if I was a professional photographer because I had a camera tripod and then advised me it would cost £600 if I was to use it.
At near 70 years old and a pensioner I was not a professional nor was willing to part with £600 to take a few pictures so after the effort it took to get up the hill from Church street, the afternoon turned out a bit of an anti-climax.
Overall felt a little more effort could have been put into showcasing the broader historical aspects of the castle.
The Spring flowers outside the Castle gate were a very nice display.
Lee Wardle — Google review
Nice visit, the tour was was good, the lady presenting the tour was really goog.
Nice cafe loved the fresh Tea leaf thought bit expensive £5.80 for two pots. But better than Tea bags, well popular by the custom usage.
Parking is a bit of a problem outside of the castle, Sunday are free but the parking metre still take the payment.
Paul Rogers — Google review
Beautiful castle, working prison still inside and access to the areas pictured are free.
You can pay for tours if you wish but we were on a flying visit.
One of the castles that still looks like one and is maintained to be so.
Scott Walmsley — Google review
Guided tours limited at the moment, as Shire Hall has new fire alarms installed (June 2023) supposed to be completed later summer 23. Very interesting tour with history of the castle and visits to the prison cells.
Paul Betty — Google review
Parts were not accessible due to fire alarm replacement but reduced price tour (which I would tecommend doing) (£6.50) for 2 adults & 2 kids was still running. Lasted about 45 minutes. Stunning architecture and very interesting place to visit. Kids loved it and grounds beautiful. Nice cafe with toilets. From the outside hard to believe it used to be a prison.
Sarah Hashmi — Google review
Spectacular castle steeped in history. Tour guide was excellent, with lots of knowledge about the history of the buildings and the courts. Best castle tour we've been on as a family. Also, would make excellent school trip for criminology and Sociology students.
Nasrullah Anwar — Google review
The Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and served as as the Lancaster prisons in the past . The famous trial of the Birmingham 6 took place here within the court house of the castle. It's a well maintained place, very neat and tidy. An outlet of the famous coffee House of Lancaster- The Atkinson tea and coffee House is situated within the castle premeises and we found it to be highly patronized. The castle is a must visit site for anyone visiting this historical Old English City of Lancaster.
Dr.Rizvie Salih — Google review
Fantastic tour. The guide was really helpful, full of knowledge and full of enthusiasm. I hadn't done too much research on the castle prior to our visit, so everything was new to me and a big surprise in some places.
Paul Simpson — Google review
Brilliant thing to visit our tour guide was great very helpful very polite and told plenty about the history of the castle no need to wait to buy tickets just straight in and got sorted. Not allowed to take pictures inside most of the castle but the prison cells you can but I don't have any to hand at the moment or the cells
Wayne Morris — Google review
Great day out with the kids. Sandra was an amazing tour guild. We loved it, definitely recommend.
Nathan Thompson — Google review
Excellent visit on a rainy day , beautiful buildings with lovely courtyard. You can’t fail not to be impressed.
The prison is free to wander around and it’s worth seeing, The tour is very interesting,especially the spectacular Court Room, it really is a sight for sore eyes. Our guide was Sandra, who was so good ! Her enthusiasm and wit made it a wonderful experience. The Pendle Witch trials actually happened here.
Definitely do the tour !
Decent cafe too . All in all , definitely a good choice to come here.
Nigel Johnson — Google review
A Great place to visit for all age's. Really enjoyed our visit to Lancaster castle we had a guided tour the guide was excellent his Knowledge and humour really made our visit. Highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Keith Fothergill — Google review
Really fascinating castle with great history. Stayed for a tour with David which was really interesting. He was very knowledgeable and answered our questions. Seeing the various Court rooms and chambers was great and well worth the extra. Cafe did a nice hot chocolate and coffee. Well worth a visit.
Adrian Green — Google review
Great tour led by a very knowledgeable guide. Well worth a visit. So much history within those walls.
J K — Google review
Really interesting visit, with really knowledgeable and engaging guide. Didn't see quite everything due to power cut, but didn't feel like we'd missed out whatsoever. Fascinating history, and really interesting seeing court rooms and holding cells. As working court no photos allowed. Old priory church next door very beautiful and worth a look (photos below).
Blackpool Tower, a world-renowned attraction, is one of the most famous landmarks in Blackpool. It was constructed at the close of the 19th century and opened its doors to visitors in 1894. Resembling the renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris, this iconic structure stands tall at over 155 metres / 510 feet.
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is a wax museum chain with branches across the UK. It has a large collection of wax replicas of famous celebrities from all over the world, as well as historic icons. The Blackpool branch features themed galleries with Figure Skating, Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street attractions.
Very good way to spend a couple of hours. Would be nice if there was more to see and do, but what is there is top quality. Me and my son had a brilliant time and such a laugh with all the wax works. He even got to the top of the climbing wall. All the staff were super pleasant, we really really enjoyed it
Haz lawson — Google review
Awesome place. Definitely book online to save a few quid. Should have walked around here a bit slower as we managed to do it all in an hour and a half. Plenty of photo opportunities, although found that some of the photos we took didn't save to our card given. Really nice here though and staff were friendly. We went on a Monday for opening time and it was pretty quiet too, so much easier to get photos. Marvel section was BRILLIANT!
Bea — Google review
First ever visit to Madame Tussauds and it was superb. My 5ry old son and 4yr old daughter absolutely loved their time here ( we didn't know how they would be, with all the walking around and we didn't know if this would be there thing) it was so lovely to see how much fun they were having and having their pictures taking with all the wax works. We spent around 2hrs and it was 2hrs of pure fun and laughs. The wax works them selves are really good. Good value for money and I would highly recommend visiting. The venue was very clean throughout and the staff were friendly. Thanks for the memories.
Ashley Willis — Google review
It's a lovely place to visit. Seeing Live Sculptures is amazing. This place is worth the money and has nice places to take pictures. I live the scenery.
Bella Entertainment (Pearl) — Google review
Staff lovely and helpful, easy access with the pram and can take it round the entire place so you don't miss out on anything. Good photo opportunities too. Doesn't take long to get around so bear that inind when planning your day. Took us about 1.5 hours to casually walk around. Would defo recommend as part of your day out but would book in advance as I can imagine it becomes very busy.
Lauren Davies — Google review
Wax figures really good as well as been able to have a quick drink in the Rovers Return, reasonably prices for entry. Staff friendly and helpful.
darrin hills — Google review
We have been visiting next door experience of Peter Rabbit. Great 45 minutes spent with kids. Real treat is a the end.
Kamil D — Google review
VERY disabled friendly. Had a great time and my wife really enjoyed it. Exhibitions are great for kids and adults alike. Can't wait to come back.
Dan Russell — Google review
Had a brilliant time in the Blackpool one. Staff were so friendly. Especially Francis, he did the pub quiz and sang happy birthday to a little lad. Absolutely recommend it and I will be going back. Favorite piece was Michael Jackson. X
Stephanie Winders — Google review
We didn't initially book this to visit. However, we decided to when we arrived at Blackpool on our Pic n mix tickets.
We were not disappointed and had lots of fun from strictly come dancing to Ant n Dec to trying to pull out Thor's Hammer with a good pint in The Rovers Return!
This experience took us around 90 minutes as a group of 6. We booked this in advance with a Pic n Mix tickets.
Chris Ward — Google review
We went with grandchildren they thought it was marvellous. What a wonderful day
Linda Wallace — Google review
Used our Merlin Cards (otherwise £14-20 odd entry fee) to get in. Fantastic venue with very little queueing (weekday morning) and very little crowds (unlike London venue). Smaller venue than London, but just as good and entertaining. Fun for all the family (10 -68 year old).
Be aware, no parking. Strongly suggest parking in one of the many council car parks
Familees — Google review
It was a good experience, thought there would be more and recent celebs to see. Was a good couple of hours and the group liked it took alot of photos but I was expecting more like when I was a child. I would suggest getting tickets on li e because if you have them then it is straight in no waiting only mega positive for me. There is wheel chair access and lifts to go between floors which really good.
luke smith — Google review
I was supposed to be going up the Tower, but it got cancelled with 48 hours notice. I was offered to swap my tickets for Madame Tussauds, which was a simple process.
Honestly, it's not entirely my vibe. I can appreciate that they have tried to get figures of people/characters from a wide range of media, but it still felt slightly underwhelming.
The Marvel area was more interactive and interesting, with clever use of props to amplify the Marvel setting.
I did go by the wax hand counter and purchase myself and my partner's hand cast, which was a fun experience, and the staff were very friendly throughout.
I would recommend if you're into your celebrity icons/binge media, otherwise, you're not missing much.
Tony — Google review
Recently visited Madame Tussauds for the first time. It was definitely a blast seeing all these popular BBC (I believe) shows and life like statues was certainly a unique Blackpool experience. And for anyone wanting a nice drink, there's a small bar in the EastEnders section. If I recall correctly, they served some food and drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) so it's a nice little place to pit stop if you need anything. Additionally, at the end there is a small games section with vending machines, some games and a rather pretty view of Center Pier (and the surrounding area) to admire while you relax or have a snack. Overall a great experience and highly recommended, especially with friends or family.
Sayo — Google review
It wasn't as I remembered from being a child but then everything changes. A lot of the wax works were very life like and some of the sets were great. The one thing is the accessible help is brilliant they were ready and waiting to take you from floor to floor and gave you information about the next exhibits. The Alan Carr exhibit is great and also tells you all the work that goes into making a full figure. On the way back we were shown the way to the final exhibition and the gift shop. The lady in there was lovely and really helpful. In fact being fair all the staff were. There are plenty spots to sit for a rest. You can also get a drink in the Rovers Return half way round.
Cath M — Google review
I wasn't really happy with the museum. It's a bit small. Beware the pictures they take for you are £15 even if you want them digital. The best way the royal part, Beatles, and ET, that's about it ends for me.
Ondra V — Google review
Great time with the kids and wife, I do feel like there should be more A listers and singers.
I know they got to follow the trend with celebrities also but it was a good time.
We visited on a wet ish Saturday and bought the £11 family pass for 2 adults and a child valid for 24 hrs on the bus and the trams. Rode all the way from the south pier to Fleetwood and back to the sea life centre. Then we rode back again to the south pier. The conductors whom we bought the tickets from were friendly and helpful. The service is frequent and was nice to be able to visit Fleetwood. Worth the money and great to see the sights outside the main strip. Also a good way to see the attractions.
Kaushik Paul — Google review
Great value and iconic way to see the Promenade in Blackpool!
Some of the trams are open top, which is great for the illuminations but beware of bad weather! We just missed an open top tram and we were disappointed we missed it. But as luck would have it, a rain storm came out of nowhere and we were lucky we got on a tram with a roof!
Tim O'Sullivan — Google review
I was looking forward to a ride on the tram which I experienced today. Unfortunately the tram was very busy with standing room only and despite all the information I have seen they would not accept my bus pass for payment. I was not the only person on the tram who expected their bus pass to cover the cost if the fare. The conductor was very nice about it but told me I would have to pay for the return journey so I declined and got off at the next stop and had quite a long walk back into Blackpool. I suggest they update their information.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a renowned resort that offers thrilling rides, rollercoasters, attractions for younger children, entertaining shows, and various dining options. It is a well-known destination with iconic features such as Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations. The town's long-standing reputation for fun and excitement dates back to the late 19th century when it became famous for its amusements and oyster bars along the Promenades Golden Mile.
Had the best time ever !
Rides are impressive and are plenty to choose from, lots of places to eat and the place is kept very clean and tidy.
The prices are fair (around 40£ for a day pass if you book online) and the staff are always there to help you with anything you might need.
"The Big One" is definitely worth trying, even for people who are afraid of heights !
Totally loved it !
Twiggy Xlr — Google review
A true definition of fun, thrill and amusement. A gigantic ride on park that gets adrenaline pumping. Games, merry go rounds, super high speed roller coasters, boat cruise, tower lift, good meals, all sorts of fun games and rides.
The place is well situated, very neat and spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
The ticket takes you in and you can use it for all the rides. Safety is paramount as little kids are subjected to height measurement before using certain rides.
A true value for the money. Kids love it so much. I will definitely recommend to family and friends and return back some other time.
Great fun!
Samuel Nero — Google review
We visited on a Tuesday and could finish riding most of the recommended rides within 3-4 hours. I would recommend trying to book the tickets in advance(little cheap) and also if you’re a uni student to avail 10% student discount. Also, BPB has lot of rides suitable for every age group though the crowd was mostly kids. Moreover, wait time for the popular rides is usually 20-25 min. So, if you visit on weekends maybe the wait could be more. The food court is good too. All in all we enjoyed our time there.
Abhijeet Patil — Google review
I loved it, I came for the weekend took me around 4 hours and it was worth it. Incredible theme park beautifully historic and a great family time. I would return I loved the big dipper and icon!. 100 years old the big dipper I hope has national protection due to it's historic value.
R C — Google review
We went to this place in the summertime, so it was extremely busy. It was lots of fun though, worth the visit. My son and I went on all the thrill rides. Man, did we 😱 scream. They also had lots of gentle rides for the younger ones. The best ride in the park was the Sponge Bob splash dash ride in Nickelodeon land, playing water war with everyone. We were completely soaked, but we laughed so hard it was so much fun. Take a change of clothes for the kids. There are lots of places to buy food but not enough seats to enjoy your meal. In all my life, I have never been anywhere and felt the sun so hot. There was absolutely no wind on the day we went. The coastline was so dry and hot that day it almost spoilt the day. The worst part was that the restaurants didn't have enough water/ice to cater to the volume of people there. My advice is to take lots of ice and water with you if you plan to go to Blackpool in the summer ☀️. Whatever you do, don't venture on the beach. It's nasty.
Barbara Cooke — Google review
We had great fun going on the rides. Never had any food there as had already eaten. Sadly only stayed about 3 hours as had a long drive home as it was a Sunday. It was very expensive for the short time there but all of us enjoyed it from my two year old granddaughter to myself the granny and the others in between lol as there were 5 of us in our group.
It was great to have rides suitable for all of us.
Mandy Evans — Google review
Really fun day out. Pretty good value compared to some competitors, especially the food and drinks which are pretty reasonable prices by theme park standards.
Really needs more seating, especially near food outlets. Also some more shaded areas for hot days.
Some areas are a bit scruffy, but the rides are world class. Staff are really friendly.
D Underwood — Google review
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a classic gem of fun. It proved to be a delightful and nostalgic experience. To enjoy discounts, buy tickets 7days before your planned date of visiting.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach offers various forms of entertainment to complement the rides
The dining options at Blackpool Pleasure Beach offer a decent selection of snacks, fast food, and sit-down restaurants.
I’m conclusion it was fun to be there
MacAnthony Ogu — Google review
One of the best parks ever been. The waiting was not too long. Clean toilets, lots of options on rides, food and drinks. Friendly staff all over. We will be back in our next holiday. Worth every penny. Love it
Ilinca Costache — Google review
You know it’s lovely to visit Blackpool to see the lights walk the prom and grab a chip shop take out and sit and watch the waves 🌊 or go up the tower for a view. Lots of shows on and gigs to attend there’s something for everyone in Blackpool area the weather can be bad as it’s the northwestern uk but it can also be very good in the summer months but the lights are an autumn festival.
Nicola F — Google review
We had a nice time at the park. While we enjoyed being here we did find it rather difficult to find rides as there are no sign’s around for directions and the map is not the handiest. The park does seem rather old so it would do with a bit of a glow up. We were there on Saturday and it was pretty busy with the longest queue being about an hour. Would be interesting to see the queues on a weekday
Bogdan Chiorean — Google review
Couldn't book online as was last minute thing so was a little shocked at the gate price. Family of 3, with a 5year old, lots of rides he was still too small for but there were plenty he could go on. Staff operating rides/in amusement arcades were all very friendly and welcoming, food at restaurant places quite expensive but not too bad at the various stalls dotted around. Plenty of toilets.
Lianne Colebourn — Google review
Overall really good, but the opening times are too short. We were in rush to visit everything, especially knowing that some of the rides close at 4pm not 5pm. The waiting times were brilliant, not too much people, but its because it was Wednesday.
Syn Cpun — Google review
Great way to spend a day, nickelodeon land is great for smaller kids.
It is a bit of a pain having to use your phone to scan a QR code to scan to get on every ride.
The picture options for the rides are reasonably priced, £20 for a wrist band you can scan on all the rides with cameras and get a digital copy
Ben Davies — Google review
First time at a theme park and the pleasure beach offered a truly great experience. All the rides were unique in their own way, and most (newer ones) were very thrilling and smooth.
Place was kept very clean and all the staff were nice and friendly.
Good value for the price - a set price and was able to go on any ride and amount of times. The app helped knowing the length of waiting times.
Plenty of food and drink at reasonable prices. Including some gift shops scattered around.
Overall, the pleasure beach was an amazing experience and I would certainly be going again.
NeonVk — Google review
Excellent day at the park. A lot of rides to do, good food places, and vegetarian/vegan options at pretty good prices.
Staff are so friendly and helpful and made our visit brilliant.
Big shout out to Aaron who served us with our Bucket of fries! A great example of good service and friendliness to Blackpool pleasure beach.
Wonderful experience and we are returning later this year.
Steve Waite — Google review
Had a good time with the family, lots of rides for all ages. Offered good value for money. Some of the queues were too long, particularly when they allow unrestricted access for those with queue jumping passes. Staff were very friendly.
Ashley Magean — Google review
Went on a Sunday. Mix of weather but no fast winds so all rides were open. ICON was the best by far, very smooth and enjoyable.
Valhalla was a disappointment compared to the one before the upgrade. Would not recommend it. Infusion gets worse every year. Lot of head banging and was painful.
Big One again lives up to its name.
Kids had a lot of fun in Nickelodeon Land.
Ammad Farooq — Google review
It's a small theme park with 100 years old roller coaster, which is really amazing.
It is the best attraction for the young crowds to have fun here.
There are entry fees for it, and you can have full day fun if you are looking for a theme park but not a grand one.
Opposite to it is a very peaceful beach with benches provided to sit and relax. If you are at this very place in early hours, you can relax yourself with the melodious wave sounds.
Kasim Khilia — Google review
What a day we had! We went on a trip, and when we arrived, I was blown away at how awesome the fun fair was.
There were plenty of things to see and do, and the food was really good.
Going to Bubble Waffle was really interesting as the way the way the waffles were made were so cool, and it's definitely something new to try if you haven't already!
Definitely recommend going because it's a really good family day out!!
ChillyG — Google review
First time we've been for nearly 40 years... we loved it just as much now and we did back then. The wooden rollercoasters are just brilliant. Valhalla was amazing and all the old favourites, ghost train, Alice in wonderland, etc. are all well maintained and very nostalgic. Go have lots of fun at this fair. Pricey but worth it if you stay for the whole day
Scottishlass78 — Google review
It's definitely worth visiting and you will have a good time but it most definitely needs a Paint job and on some of the rides you can see a lot of rust and patchy worn out rails and bodywork. The food though is top dollar and some of the best I have tasted, the pizza's are the best I have eaten and great fish and chips and the donuts are yummy. If ya want a pint or whiskey etc it's all there waiting for ya. They need a better system of getting on the rides coz having to show your digital pass on every single ride becomes a pain. I like that they have a lot for the kids as well. They do really have to sort some of the rides out coz you really do get thrown about on some of them and the big one tends to break down a fair bit and one other thing it's the Easter holidays so you would expect the place would stay open later instead of 10am and closes 5pm. Also the hotels mostly are poor so if you're in Blackpool then pay the extra and stay in the better ones like the big blue etc, honestly I'm telling you the truth coz most of them get full up with homeless people etc and social services are visiting these what they call hotels. You also have Ripley's which is well worth the visit along with sea world and lots of others.
Smileyanz — Google review
We stayed the night before in the Boulevard hotel. It was excellent. You get to use a hotel guest entrance to the park. I love Blackpool and I love rides.
The pleasure beach isn't what it used to be. The south end of the park, by the big one, icon etc seems to have been in receipt of support. The middle from the river caves towards the main entrance is a sad sight.
The big one is still an experience all this time later, it's a rattly intense blast, which is cool. Revolution is an old skoop classic and icon is a next gen beast. The grand national is fun. Infusion is fast and intense. The nickelodeon flyer is good for a laugh. The planes and avalanche are Blackpool staples and still very enjoyable.
When we were there the ice blast tower looked like it was being removed, the river caves were closed and the horse ride by valhalla was closed. The kids car ride is closed and from what I hear is being removed in the future.
Hopefully when the car ride is replaced it regenerates this section of the park.
I hope it was just early in the season, so they were just getting the place ready for the summer season. I'll be honest I didn't see any signs of this, but I'm being optimistic!
It was about £150 for the 4 of us to go in, there's no option for none riders. The food inside was fine, reasonable pricing. Most people we met working in the park were warm & friendly.
I wish I could write that it was amazing, but it wasn't, 3 out of 5 is fair. We'll be back to Blackpool, but the pleasure beach will be a swerve for us until they tidy the place up a bit.
mark tighe — Google review
We visited on a day of high winds so unfortunately some rides weren't open until later in the day and the big one was closed all day. However I feel the park should offer some kind of return incentive for a day when it will be open as it hasn't been open every time we've visited in the last 10 years. The park opened at 10am, but hardly any of the rides did. We found ourselves waiting nearly an hour to get on the first ride. Throughout the day we managed to get on all the rides we wanted as queues weren't huge, but it didn't really feel value for money compared to what's on offer at Alton towers etc. Also I understand height restrictions for safety but how was my son at 131cm allowed on most of the big rides but wasn't allowed on bumper cars? He's been on bumper cars across the country before with no issue but here it's height restricted to such a high height? Anyway it's a fairly tame thrill seekers day out but I wouldn't be in a rush to return.
Emma Bell — Google review
Love Blackpool. Recommend to anyone. Definitely worth a visit. So much to do. Great amusement park. Helpful, friendly staff.
Ph93 — Google review
We had an incredible family day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Illuminations! 🎢✨ The iconic piers, tower, and entertainment places made it an unforgettable experience. 🏰🎡
🎠 **Blackpool Pleasure Beach:** Thrilling rides, lively atmosphere, and something for every age group. The adrenaline-pumping roller coasters are a must-try!
🗼 **Blackpool Tower:** A historic landmark with stunning views of the coastline. Don't miss the entertaining shows inside—perfect for family fun.
💡 **Illuminations:** The lights along the promenade create a magical atmosphere after sunset. Take a stroll or hop on the tram for a mesmerizing light display.
🏖️ **Seaside Charm:** The traditional piers add a touch of nostalgia. Explore the arcades, grab some traditional fish and chips, and enjoy the sea breeze.
🎭 **Entertainment Galore:** From street performers to theaters, Blackpool offers a diverse range of entertainment options. Check the schedule for live shows during your visit.
Overall, a splendid destination for family outings! 🌟 Highly recommended for a mix of excitement, nostalgia, and seaside charm.
Sanjeewa Senevirathne — Google review
This is my second visit here and it just keeps getting better, fun for all ages throughout the park,would happily keep coming back here, no matter how many times you ride the rollercoasters they are still so fun
sam lane — Google review
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The Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary is a protected avian center that provides flying demonstrations and treasure hunts for children. Located at Turbary Woods Sanctuary, it can be accessed through the Garden Centre in Whitestake, Preston. The sanctuary is managed by a group of volunteers and features six-wheeled bugs that kids can ride around an obstacle course. Visitors can also enjoy the cheap drinks and snacks at the little cafe.
The kids loved the little 6 wheeler bugs! They got a couple of mins talk about how to use them and a good 20 minutes round the track. There were obstacles, water and a tunnel and they absolutely loved it. Decent at a tenner each too.
There was a little cafe with cheap drinks and snacks (tea was £1.25 and chocolate bars were 65p). It wasn't expensive at all. Didn't visit the owl sanctuary this time.
John Worrall-McBride — Google review
Really cool experience definitely worth it, seeing the beautiful owls and birds was just amazing. The bird show was really interesting, great info, being up close to these beautiful owls and birds was great.
My kids loved it, and the fairy door hunt and animal picture hunt around the facility was fun.
Really nice staff who adore these owls and birds was lovely too see.
Jemma Potter ORourke — Google review
What a fantastic place. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. We attended the bird display, got hold over 5; birds. It was quiet when we were there.
If your expecting Chester zoo , it's not what it is, is a informative and relaxed place, off the beaten track.
Paul Downing (Gnomelander) — Google review
Went to the Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary With my partner today and it was absolutely Amazing first of when we arrived their was this lovely person who greeted us and was very helpful with our questions and told us all the information we needed to know after that we went around to look at the Owl’s & Bird’s and they were beautiful we then sat down to have lunch and after that went to the Bird Air Show which started at 12:30 it was amazing the way they told us everything about the birds and how to hold them was spot on and it was very good both me and my partner enjoyed seeing Magic,Wally and Sammy afterwards me and my partner had gone back to look around for the last time before we went and my partner need to find something and the lovely person who we saw at the start had heard us asking were Wally’s Sign was she then helped us and showed us and told us more facts about wally this person was amazing and very nice would come back here again :)
James Preston-Gore — Google review
Brilliant place to introduce kids to the kings of the sky. The staff is friendly and very interactive. At some point, you feel sorry for the birds being in the cage, but as the staff explained later, their chances of survival are better this way. If the weather permits, the birds put up a show. The kids loved finding the doors of hidden fairy houses, it was very engaging experience overall.
Abhishek Mathai — Google review
This is a lovely place to visit if you have even a passing interest in owls or birds of prey. It has a slightly run down feel to it but don't let that put you off. This is a volunteer led site that relies entirely on the money it can generate. The bird flying which takes place once a day (at 12:30 currently) is the real jewel in the crown of this place. The two presenters were extremely knowledgeable and nearly everyone in the audience who wanted to was able to interact with the birds.
Lawrence McG. — Google review
The sanctuary is an amazing day out. Brilliant way to get closer to our wildlife led by knowledgeable, fun volunteers who clearly know their stuff. All money goes back into funding their work. Highly recommended for a visit!
Debs R — Google review
Lovely relaxing afternoon, the birds are amazing, and there is interesting information about every bird as you walk around. The flight show was great. The staff are amazing, very knowledgeable, and ensure the visitors get involved, allowing people to hold the Owls. There is a gift shop on site, it is a cheap and cheerful experience. I will definitely be going again 😁
Michelle Holmes — Google review
You can see the LOVE the volunteers put into the Sanctuary. Beautiful birds, lovely hidden gem in a little forest area, the bird display was phenomenal. You know it's good value for money when you feel almost guilty that it only cost £30 for a family of 4 with everything we saw and experienced. Well done volunteers your Sanctuary is fantastic :)
Stephanie Sanderson — Google review
What a fabulous place. The birds are awesome. They are in a natural setting and the staff are so proactive within the sanctuary. I will be back to support the sanctuary and to see these beauties again. The place its self had seated areas and is so tranquil ❤ just listening to the birds.
Sandy Jane Sims — Google review
Beautiful birds! And even more amazing staff. My partner and I visited the owl and birds of prey sanctuary yesterday (19th March). The birds were gorgeous and so fascinating. It was amazing to see the bonds they have with their owners.
Thankfully they had the all clear for bird flu as they did a little flying show for us! I would definitely recommend!!
Kiara Clair — Google review
We have had such an amazing day out watching the show today, we were lucky with the weather, so stayed pretty much from the start till the end of the display. The birds were just magnificent and the trainers are all incredibly knowledgeable and clearly dedicated to their birds. The audience was mixed, full of very young kids, teenagers anf adults of all ages and the trainers ensured that everyone who wanted got to hold a bird (or 2 or 3!!).
The place would benefit from donations to update the cages, but if you're going to just see the show, you should not be disappointed.
The place also offers a picnic area and a children's playground area where you can relax before/after the show in the fresh air.
Y. K. — Google review
Definitely recommend if you would like to try something new or find something to do on a spontaneous day out, especially on a budget! The highlight was the talk at 12.30 as everyone in the audience had the ability to hold the owls with flying demonstrations. The staff were lovely too... keep up the hard work.
Cali Brown — Google review
Super place run by friendly volunteers to home rescued birds. About 70 different types. Birds look in great condition. Good information boards and excellent flying show where you get to interact with the birds which are well mannered and safe. Very much recommended to see these amazing birds close-up. Reasonable price entry fee which goes direct to upkeep of birds.
Lorraine Kane — Google review
Great little place ran by very passionate people. The flying display is the highlight with each party getting there own glove and having the birds flown to them, magnificent experience. Good varied collection of owls and birds of prey in the sanctuary. Access to the sanctuary is around the back of a garden centre via a unpaved track just follow the owl signs!
Rhys Ellis — Google review
Great afternoon for me and my two girls.
£20 is all it cost us! We all enjoyed it 🦉
There’s a little play area and fairy houses for the kids, plus my eldest enjoyed doing the scavenger hunt.
It’s run by volunteers, who are really friendly and are a credit to the place.
Would highly recommend 🦅
Matthew Boddy — Google review
I didn't expect this place to be particularly popular and I was a bit surprised how many people were eager to see the owl show. the show takes place at 12.30 pm (weather permitting) and lasts about 1 hour. volunteers have a lot of knowledge and are able to convey everything in an interesting and funny way. my son was a little disappointed that some guests had the opportunity to hold the birds much more than he did, but in the end he too waited for his turn. The birds are great, although the conditions in which they live are a bit unpleasant. getting to the parking lot may raise doubts that we are going to the right place;) overall, I recommend it and I hope that the money obtained from ticket sales goes to improving the living conditions of these birds. adult £10f, child £5
lasica696 — Google review
Fantastic place with a close up flight display at 12.30pm. The staff were friendly and super informative. The birds were beautiful. £10 per adult and £5 per child. We paid on the door and they take cash or card. Enclosures were in a lovely woodland next to a fishing lake. There was a small play area and picnic tables. Parking easy and toilets at the entrance. My son loved holding several owls during the flight display. Suitable for all ages. We had a great afternoon.
Nora Lora — Google review
Had a fantastic day out at the sanctuary at the weekend. We were greeted by a few of the helpful and friendly volunteers as we paid for entrance (£10 is an absolute bargain and the money goes towards taking care of the birds). Time flew by as we spent an hour and a half looking at the birds. There were so many different birds to see and each one was magnificent. The bird flying show lasted about 2 hours and everyone had a brilliant time. 6 different owls came out one by one and everyone had several opportunities to let the birds land on your arm as the volunteers taught us plenty about the owls lifestyle and personalities. It's the perfect day out for people of all ages!
Peter Riley — Google review
What an amazing place to visit! My daughter absolutely loves birds, so it was a must visit for us. She absolutely loved it! There are lots of different stunning owls and birds of prey, you can tell are very well cared for by the volunteers. The bird show at 12.30 (dependant on weather) is the star of the show, what a brilliant opportunity to hold some of the owls and learn all about them. She got to hold all 5 birds and has never been happier. On entry they we're given clipboards with a scavenger hunt for fairy houses and animals, once completed it they got a lolly. There are lots of picnic tables to eat at, take a picnic theres no cafe. There are toilets situated just outside the main gate and free parking. All interactions with the volunteers were positive, they are genuinely lovely people who clearly love what they do. Although its an hours drive from Manchester i have no doubt we will be back multiple times, i highly recommend you visit!
Victoria Moss — Google review
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Chain House Ln, La, Preston PR4 4LB, United Kingdom
The Smithills Open Farm is a beautiful dairy farm with many activities for visitors to enjoy. The animals are well taken care of and there is plenty of space for people to walk around. There is also a tractor ride up to the top field which is great fun. The Dairy shop on site sells dairy products made on the farm which was new to me. I highly recommend a visit to the Smithills Open Farm!
The customer care here is amazing. All the staff we met were happy to help. Thie farm visit is perfect for kids day out. You can but a bag of animal feed to feed some of the animals for 50p a bag. There is petting time a few times. The place has wide gravelled paths to walk around. There is free parking.
Ellie W — Google review
Both my sons (8 & 15) and I absolutely love this place. The staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful if you need them for anything.
There are so many activities for the whole family to do and such a fun day out.
The animals are all so amazing, friendly and well looked after.
No matter how often we go, it’s like the first time all over again.
The staff deserve recognition and praise for all they do and their dedication in making this farm, the wonderful place it is.
Thank you for giving us lots of smiles and aww moments ☺️
Vicki S — Google review
Absolutely loved our visit today at Smithalls Open Farm. Lots of lovely animals. Which we got to feed for £1 which I think is more than reasonable. Accessible toilets. The farm itself was in my opinion mostly accessible. Minor improvements need to be made to some of the paths.
Henry Hunter — Google review
Loved it! Best farm I've been to. We had a nursery group and were looked after by Lauren. She stayed with us all day, making sure we attended all the events and saw all the animals. She was really knowledgeable and had all the time in the world for the group. The children loved everything about the farm and were really engaged. So reasonably priced too! And the ice cream is delicious 😋 can't recommend enough.
Cheryl Marsh — Google review
Love it here, so much to do and see. The animals are all well cared for, the play areas are great, outside space is lovely for a walk around. There's a tractor ride up to the top field for £1.50 each and you get to feed the horses and donkeys which is lovely. Loved feeding the animals, especially the baby animals in spring and there are loads of well stocked hand washing stations around. Really enjoyed watching the cows being milked and then buying an ice cream later on. There's a little shop which I'd not seen before selling dairy from the farm, saw the ladies making the butter today so bought one to try. Pony riding and the little reptile house are great too.
Nina Vearnals — Google review
Absolutely love this place. We brought our friend visiting from Germany. She Absolutely loved it as did us and our toddler. Bottle fed lambs, held chick's and guinea pigs. Met lots of amazing animals.
Highly recommend the tractor ride and the ice cream! And the new kids play area is fantastic!
Ashleigh Wilson — Google review
Very good! Not been since I was 5. Lots have changed. You can feed many animals and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The petting zoo is my favourite; you get too meet many animals and at the end you can pet animals such as Guinea pigs rabbits and chicks. It’s great. I’d recommend you not to come on a rainy day though it was blistering cold. Still enjoyable; will be returning! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Jai Lee — Google review
LOVE Smithills Farm!
I think this is the 3rd time my family and I have visited. Every time, the whole family has so much fun.
When booking (online), I recommend buying your animal feed and tractor ride as the feed is vital for the experience.
They have many animals you can feed from Alpacas to baby lambs 🥲 the animals are extremely friendly and we’ve never had a problem with them taking food out of your hand very gently. Even toddlers can feed them.
The tractor ride is definitively fun for the little ones, and even the adults.
Highly recommend the “meet the baby animals” sessions. The staff come round with all the newborn animals and give you chance to hold them, while also teaching some fun facts!
Cafe has nice staff and a good selection of food and drinks.
Highly recommend as a day out for adults who love animals, or a family day out.
GL W — Google review
Our kids absolutely love coming here. We went pumpkin picking and then went all around the farm. The ice cream here is fantastic!
Really educational for the kids and adults alike.
the-sarge84 Carter — Google review
Awesome place to visit at any age. The animals all look well looked after. There is a short informational talk they do where you can hold one of the younger animals, which is a nice experience to add to your visit.
The meerkat talk hasn't been on every time I've been, but hopefully I catch it next time.
I went during Halloween, and the pumpkin fields were a great addition to the farm.
Also, get the Icecream from the farm store at the end its amazing.
I would recommend it for a date or for families looking to go somewhere engaging.
Tony — Google review
Really good farm, plenty to see and do from donkey rides, to a tractor ride out to feed horses and donkeys. Pets Corner is brilliant too. Can even watch the cows be milked. Has a big play area inside the ground which is fab. Plenty of toilets.
Kate may Bates — Google review
Me and my boy had a wonderful time today! Fed the cows, got licked by the cows! Had a tractor ride. Special donkey bread given to feed the donkeys on the tractor ride which I thought was a lovely touch. The staff are all smiles and hellos. Large slides and play area for kids! Donkey rides and you can watch the cows getting milked! Some stuff like the pets corner we didn't do as my son is too young but I will definitely go back for more. I think I enjoyed it more than he did!
Janine Hussey — Google review
Brilliant day out for the family. Plenty for kids to see and do. Reasonably priced. Great little tractor ride. Fantastic ice cream. Kids loved the learning area especially when they got to hold all the little babies.
Nicola Palin — Google review
I take the kids quite often to Smithills. It’s a great day out for a few hours. They get to hold baby animals in pets corner which they love. Mine love feeding the goats for some reason. Food there is good. Plenty of space to eat. They love the Donkey rides too. They are constantly adding to the place so there will be new animals coming too.
Kirsty Herricks — Google review
Great day out for Easter and the kids loved it, so many happy animals to look at, great demo of milking the cows which was interesting.
Only gripe was you need more staff, this could pay for itself as when we went on the tractor ride only half the people getting on put tickets in the box, whilst I was in the shop getting the tickets the family in front let their child help themselves to snacks and a drink then walk out for them to only pay for their hot drinks! Toilets want cleaning/checking more often but I’m guessing Easter weekend is just abit more busy than usual!
We will be back as it was great fun for all of us.
Chris Riley — Google review
Writing a review for Smithills Open Farm is challenging because while most of the day was enjoyable, the experience was marred by a few staff members and strict dining rules. Despite the fantastic interaction at the petting corner and a delightful tractor ride, the limited indoor seating options, coupled with strict regulations on outside food, proved frustrating. Despite spending money at the cafe, being unable to eat our own food in the sheltered area was disappointing. A staff member's rude intervention and the unpleasant demeanor of some cafe staff members further detracted from what could have been an otherwise wonderful day. I really hope Smithills Open Farm see this review as some staff need training on basic manners, particularly the elderly women in the cafe area that made us feel so uncomfortable it ruined our whole experience and dissuades us from going again.
alex bailey — Google review
This is a fantastic and truly amazing experience for everyone. My kids love it as much as I do!
This farm is truly one of the best days out you can give a child in the North West.
Visit this place. It's great value for the experience you gain.
You can wander around, feed animals, learn about dairy farming with a milking demonstration.
They have live demos all over the place.
They show you how milk is produced. They make their own milkshakes, butter and ice cream which you can sample on site.
You can buy not only gifts such as teddies and toys in the gift shop, but fresh eggs from ducks, pheasant and chickens amongst other produce.
Visit the café for lunch.
Take a tractor ride, feed the donkeys.
Sit in the pet corner and handle the rabbits, hamsters, chick's, lambs, goats, owls...even snakes!
Have a donkey ride!
You can spend the entire day here. My kids love this and they will remember it for years to come.
I believe this farm is as close to the most perfect day you can spend as a family. Make some memories. Visit it....It's fantastic.
Andrew Haslam — Google review
Visiting Smithills Farm proved to be a delightful experience, enhanced further by the wonderful weather we had on the day. Spanning just over three hours, our adventure through the farm allowed us to explore a rich variety of activities and sights.
The farm presents an impressive array of animals, a feature that stands out prominently. From domestic to more exotic species like llamas and alpacas, the animal variety kept us engaged throughout our visit. The donkey rides were a standout, offering both fun and great photo opportunities. While the tractor ride was relatively brief and focused mainly on the donkey area, it added a rustic touch to our visit.
Children and adults alike will find the play areas wonderful. They are well-maintained and offer a great space for kids to enjoy themselves, providing a balanced visit with both learning and play involved.
A highlight of our visit was the interactive sessions that allowed us to get hands-on experience with some of the smaller animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chicks. The engagement with the animals was both educational and fun, offering a chance to learn while getting up close and personal with the farm’s smaller inhabitants.
What added a cherry on top of our delightful visit was the opportunity to interact with the farm’s star attractions, the goats, llamas, and alpacas. These sessions not only brought joy but were a great learning experience, especially for younger visitors, offering them a chance to understand and appreciate the animals better.
In conclusion, our visit to Smithills Farm was a harmonious blend of education and entertainment. The beautiful weather, coupled with the vibrant atmosphere of the farm, made our day both joyful and memorable. Whether it’s the great play areas or the opportunity to interact closely with a wide variety of animals, Smithills Farm offers something for everyone and stands as a great outing destination for families.
James Roberts — Google review
Excellent experience. Lots of signs telling you what you can and cannot do. Lots of animals even in winter. Staff always around to answer questions. Buggy friendly. Wheelchair friendly. Decent sized car park. Food on-site.
Jamie Evawin — Google review
Absolutely fantastic place to visit! I would suggest going for the whole day! My Godson and friends had an amazing day. During the week it was nice a quiet too so we could explore more freely. Pets corner was a fantastic experience, particularly enjoyed feeding the lambs and holding the chicks. There are two great little parks and would be a good venue for a kids party too! Will definitely be coming back! Great place for school trips too, the staff look.after you really well.
Emily Hemsley — Google review
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Smithills Dean Rd, Bolton, BL1 7NS, United Kingdom
Another Place by Antony Gormley is a captivating art installation featuring 100 life-size male statues made of cast iron. These statues stretch for about 1.5 miles along the picturesque estuary at Crosby Beach. The sculptures, created by the renowned artist behind the Angel of the North, offer a unique and surreal experience as they are partially submerged in sand and sometimes surrounded by water.
Great art attraction on the beach. There are signs around explaining what they represent and the process of putting them in. Easy to access via public transport from either Waterloo, Hall Road or Blundellsands & Crosby train stations. The beach can get busy even in winter months so plan ahead in the warmer season.
Be careful of the tides, as they seem to come in quite quickly and can come quite high (there are warning sides around that during high tides the promenade can flood). Although if you do watch the tides coming it is nice to seem them against the statues.
Amelia Robinson — Google review
Beautiful beach, statues are amazing. Strange to see them appearing as the tide goes out. An art exhibition you can walk around and touch. Spaced over a large area of beach which is otherwise unspoilt. Well worth a visit.
pat turner — Google review
Lovely beach. Quiet and pleasant. Not a lot of parking available. Not great toilet facilities.
The seashore is about 20 mins from the beach. It is a bit mucky to the seas shore, our feet were covered in black slime pretty much.
Google maps shows different areas of the beach. At the north end is the main entrance and main parking to the beach. The south entrance is private parking for the leisure centre, however this area of the beach is better than the north entrance.
Hit Ma — Google review
Another Place by Antony Gormley is one of those that you have to say you have seen. They are amazing to see and they are quite eerie but majestic in a way. The beach is lovely, flat and sandy. A place place to walk along and chill for a while. Can get quite windy as so open. You can even go and watch them disappear when the tide comes in, though some can still be seen.
Em's — Google review
Great beach with this sculpture of 100 statues.
Breathtaking on a good day.
Visiting is very easy with a large car park. (53.496091062048464, -3.0581922009735023)
There are public toilets in the car park.
David Nurse — Google review
Amazing place to visit. The Gormley statues are awe inspiring!
Take care when the tide turns - fastest I’ve ever seen. Could easily catch you out!!!
Domingos Studios — Google review
Always a great place to visit, generally a clean area of beach where you walk among the 100 iron men sculptures dotted around the coastline.
Sometimes seems very surreal seeing these figures, some covered in barnacles, others hardly touched by the signs of the tide effect. Some standing tall, some half buried by sand and some upto their necks in the sea, but a great sight all the same and keeps the kid's amused at the same time.
Love this place, because it's a smile making place, for everyone 😁
marc greaves — Google review
It’s a fantastic beach to visit! It’s huge! You can walk for hours before reaching the water. There are lots of mysterious statues (with willies) dotted all over the place. Weather or not this is some kind of Doctor Who sci-fi madness or a uk style Chinese secret army goodness knows. Buts it’s cool none the less. Parking is dirt cheap too!!! Just be aware the road to the parking is very long at just 20mph (despite being perfectly straight with nothing on it.
kindness ARK — Google review
Been here a few times but first time with tide in. Much better effect when you can get close to statues so probably better to check tide times first.
A lot of dogs around and some irresponsible owners who let their pooches poop all over the grass next to the parking machine where visitors stood in line to pay so watch where you stand is my advice!
Louise Andrews — Google review
Went while raining but still managed to get some lovely photos
William Shaw — Google review
These life-size, cast iron sculptures of men standing out upon the sands are near-identical. They vary by the degree to which they have attracted the growth of seaweed, depending upon positioning. Truly, they have to be seen to be believed and are a photographer's dream.
Stuart Hall — Google review
As an art installation there’s something far more visceral about it being in a natural setting. Over 100 identical statues were installed and time, tide and barnacles has turned them into unique objects. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
The beach is ok but unfortunately the dunes leading to them have experienced far too many bad dog owners.
John Davies — Google review
I got to see the Iron men(Another Place) at Crosby beach it was lovely to see them and I was taken back by how many statues there are. The wind was howling but it took nothing away from from the sight of them.
Karen Hodges — Google review
We usually bemoan mankind’s clumsy hand on the landscape. But sometimes our hand is intriguing and original.
Up to the north west of England for a long-awaited visit to see the cast metal figures set into the beach in Crosby, Lancashire.
One hundred naked men of metal. Fixed into the sand. All facing west out into the advancing and retreating sea. Many clothed in barnacles.
As the tide chases in, the men appear to wade fearlessly into the advancing waves. Those higher up the beach are being slowly consumed by sand.
Imagined by the artist Sir Anthony Gormley. Mysterious and timeless. So right.
Rob Carlyle — Google review
The beach area is nothing special, it felt quite tired but I have always wanted to see the 'men' and they didn't disappoint. Fascinating to see them . I believe there are 100 of them in all .
Lots of warning signs saying that it's not safe to walk out further than 50 metres from promenade due to sinking sad etc so not a great beach for exploring really. A lot of lifeguards on sight .
Parking was very reasonable, £1 for up to 2 hours and good toilet facilities. Coffee van . Dog friendly.
Stunning sunset !
I drove best part of 1 hour to get there , and doubt I'll bother again.
Nicolas Ibberson — Google review
Today was the absolute perfect day for visiting, with fine weather, almost no wind at all and a beautiful blue sky.
We checked the tide times before setting off and left Liverpool Central arriving at Blundellsands just after 10am (low tide). The site of the 100 statues across the 1.5 mile stretch of beach is impressive. Some are way out from the coastal path, others much closer.
Each one has weathered differently and stand at slightly different heights due to the actions of the sea and shift of the sands.
We walked away from Liverpool and left the coastal path at Hall Road to catch the train back to Liverpool. There is a carpark and also toilet facilities at that end of the path.
The alternative would have been to walk towards Liverpool to catch the train from Waterloo.
The Daysaver ticket cost only £5.85 which was a bargain and enabled us to go to Chester for the afternoon at no additional cost.
I highly recommend visiting the Gormley installation, just check the tide timetable and the weather forecast!
Anne Marie Stagg — Google review
A great place to walk the dog,or just amble along enjoying the sands ,fresh and the views.
Chris Hall — Google review
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Mariners Rd, Blundellsands, Liverpool L23 6SX, United Kingdom
This theme park is perfect for families with toddlers and children up to the age of thirteen and is packed full of attractions, shows, rides and much more. There are two indoor attractions which include a waterpark and a branded Nerf zone, as well as a range of slides and other activities outside. If youre looking for an action-packed day out with your little ones then Gulliver's World Resort is the place to go!
Amazing value, entertainment staff and perfect for small children up to teenage. We looked at the reviews and I’m unsure how they have a negative review. With the cost of the room you get free entry to park, there’s woodland walks, free entrainment on a night for children and free meal for the family. We will be back again soon. As a family ours the best place we have stayed in the U.K. highly recommend by our family. Water ride was the best for us.
World Atlas of Nina & Lettie — Google review
We'd not visited for years as we'd found it very run down previously. It hasn't changed.
There is so much that could be improved with a cost of paint or a bit of care but this doesn't seem to have been done. If be surprised if they've done any maintenance during the closed season.
That said staff were really friendly and ride queries were short. Definitely not a full day out, but ok for a few hours.
Don't think we'll return.
Michelle Parr — Google review
We visited here on a sunny Thursday afternoon in June with our 3 year old.
We had a brilliant day, arrived around 11am, left around 3:30pm and managed to get on 15 rides, have a sit down lunch and spend some time on one of the playgrounds.
The selection of rides for a 3 year old are brilliant, and there are only 3 or 4 rides she was too small to go on. We only queued a maximum of 20 minutes for 2 rides and most others we got on straight away. The park was reasonably busy with some school trips, but not horrendously can't move busy.
We had food from the diner at the park entrance and it was fairly average and overpriced typical of most theme parks, but it's what you expect. It was okay and the portion size was decent.
At the end of the day, there were still lots of things we hadn't done and we could have easily spent a second day there doing the theatre, rides we missed, soft play and playgrounds.
Parts of Gulliver's World do look old and tired. You can see they are improving things though, for example the Gulliver's Gears area was new since we last went and that looked good.
However, I don't think the tired bits particularly bother toddlers and when you look at price it's really good value for money. It cost £42 for 3 of us. If you go to Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool or Cbeebies Land at Alton Towers you can pay that for 1 person.
Daniel — Google review
Great place for a family day out. Some areas look tired, but in other areas of the park, you can see the continuous improvement.
Young families can enjoy the rides together as a number of the rides just require the children to able to sit up unaided as long as they are with an adult. Which was great as we had a young toddler with us and a 6 year old.
Plenty of picnic areas throughout the park. Those wanting hot drinks there are a number of kiosks offering hot drinks and even a Costa on site.
The fresh doughnuts are lovely, and the choices of ice creams on offer are great.
If you are a smoker, there are a few designated areas around the park for you to go also.
Janice Shaw — Google review
Had a fantastic 2 days on the park. Lots of rides mainly for kids. My little girl was 3 and got on majority of rides no prob. 90 cm tall and then lots of rides open if you ride with an adult. There is 4 or 5 bigger rides nothing flashy but caters for many ages. Plenty of food outlets and toilets dotted around. Not a massive place but good value for money would 100% go again especially with the hotel stay. Queues on the weekend were OK some longer waits some shorter depending on popularity but no more than about 45 mins.
Bri Willo — Google review
Took 3 Grandchildren (9, 7 and 3) and had a lovely day. Very busy but most queues were reasonable. The bigger water rides were extremely busy and you need to have children who are patient in waiting!!
Very clean and all staff very friendly and helpful. Very strict on height allowance which is fair for health and safety 👍
Only 2 show times available which means you are quite restricted, especially if you find yourself on other side of park.
Be aware lots of wasps 🐝🙉
All in all, brilliant day had by all 😁
Michelle Drummond — Google review
Value for money I would say. The theme park is a bit old but it’s very clean. There’s quite a lot of classic rides to play with and things to see. Don’t expect many big new rides but you won’t get bored in the park. Must try their fresh donuts which are £4.5 for six 👍
Teresa Li — Google review
Great family theme park, ideal for kids. Park is a reasonable size to walk around without little leg’s getting too tired. Themed events throughout the year are fab. We’ve done both Christmas and New Year here and the atmosphere was brilliant. Plenty of areas to sit and eat if you’ve taken a picnic.
Chris — Google review
A really great place to take younger children. We went with a 3.5 and 4.5 year old, both tall enough for every ride we tried.
There was always something for us to do.
There is a little old age to some of the locations in the park but not enough to put you (or more importantly the children) off. We all had an amazing time.
They have really thought about the issues that arise from taking young children to theme parks.
Toilets always seem close by. There is always some kind of mini park/play area/climbing frame close to all the rides which is perfect if its busy or big waits or one child had to wait because they were too small.
The rides fit adults too which makes it such a fun day. We loved apache falls!!
There are little ducks running round which was cute.
The dinosaurs area is perfect for toddlers. My son loved it!!
Sophie — Google review
Fright Fiesta was a joy, despite the pouring rain and cold conditions we had a wonderful day. It was a half term treat for my little thrill seeker and it definitely lived up to our expectations (went beyond them in fact). Daniel on the Togo Tower (02/11/23) was just lovely, he even let my son win a race between us and he along with every other member of staff deserves a 5 star review. We hardly queued at all so that made the day even more special, definitely worth a visit in the low peak times if you don't mind some rough weather. Plenty places to eat and grab a coffee. Thank you for the memories ❤️ I've not doubt we will be back!
Emma Allen — Google review
We went for the land of lights for the first time and enjoyed it. Wasnt busy so easy to walk around and see everything. Lovely atmosphere and some fabulous look lanterns. Nice stop offs for hot drinks and food but we also took our own snacks which is good to be able to do. Only negative, wish it had last longer with even more lanterns.
Laura L — Google review
Great off-season experience. Went with two 10 yr olds and a 4 yr old and was worried the older kids might be bored but enough faster rides. They even enjoyed the ball pit in soft play, which was a surprise, allowing me downtime with a hot drink ☕👍. With most queues being less than 10 mins and a ticket offer on it was exceptional value for money. You can even take your own food if you prefer, although save room for the fresh doughnuts! It is old and tired in places and a couple of rides had to close briefly for maintenance (hence 4*), but well loved, good variety and fairly clean with engaged friendly staff.
Seonaid Beddows — Google review
A Swashbuckling Adventure for All Ages at Gulliver's World Warrington!
From the moment we stepped through the gates, Gulliver's World Warrington transported us to a world of pure, unadulterated fun. My children (aged 6, 10, 12) were wide-eyed with wonder, and even I, a jaded adult, couldn't help but be swept away by the infectious energy.
Thrills and Chills for Every Daredevil:
The park offered a fantastic selection of rides catering to all ages and thrill levels. From the heart-pounding drops of the exciting rides to the gentler spins of the calmer rides, there was something for everyone.
Make sure you book a day with good weather and you'll certainly enjoy!!
Ioannis Louizos — Google review
From the mixed reviews i was dubious to what our day out would be like but the kids had a good time. It was classed as low season so I'd hate to visit when its busier because there would be meltdowns left right and centre as the ques were already long (over 1 hour we waited for one of them!) . We arrived at 10.30 and got into the park at 10.45 left at 4.45 and id say we managed to do about 60% of the rides and none of the play grounds as there was no time due to the ques so im glad we didn't pay full price (ques could of been reduced if they actually filled the ride every time and there wasn't 3 adults to one kid🙄). There are plenty of picnic areas and some of them are sheltered too incase of rain. My daughter had quite a nasty accident but couldn't find a staff member anywhere thankfully a member of the public had extra supplies to top up my own.
Victoria Moss — Google review
Nice family day out for both the adults and the kids. There's a few new rides that have been added since I was last here 5 years ago. However, on the flip side, there are areas of the park that are looking a bit run down and in need of a revamp, some rides were also out of action. Stacy who was running the log flume was absolutely brilliant in keeping it organised to a regimental fashion as it was so busy! Plenty of parking and eating and drinking facilities. Overall it was a good fun day out but just not quite the five star experience, but has the future potential to be a five star.
David Johnson — Google review
Great theme park visited with a 4 year old she absolutely loved it loads of children's rides and great for all ages! Apache falls was a brilliant ride and loved the boats! Best to visit throughout the weekday and wear something comfy!
Surinder Dhaliwal — Google review
Getting through the gates was relatively easy as was the parking although closing off enough space for 20+ disabled cars for 1 bus seemed pretty pointless!
The remaining disabled spaces numbered about 6.
The 1st ride, we stood in the queue for 90mins! and missed a lot of the rides due to the size of the queues.
I had a double cheese burger which eventually had onions and cheese even after the server told us he had none left but only after we asked for a refund. £6.95 which considering the establishment wasn't too bad even if the burgers were just warm and the cheese cold.
The pizza place was no different and was slightly undercooked, the poor lady working on her own was definitely under visible pressure.
Having captured for the little ones in our group we decided to check out the roller coaster which the adults were looking forward too.
Having got there we were told that it was closing due to the fireworks despite only being 6pm and the fireworks due at 20:45!?
Fireworks were better than expected which added to our day.
All in all I probably would go back but during the week when less quiet and also take my own food.
Stuart Mayo — Google review
Brought our first grandchild here when he was 4 and again at 5 .... Now brought him at 9 with 2nd grandchild at 5. They both loved it!!
Very happy bunnies! A good variety of rides, enough to make them both happy. We were happy there was Costa coffee when we needed a hot drink.
Reasonable prices for food and sweets.
Melissa Wickison — Google review
Went for the Land of Lights display and my boys loved it, both 10. We stayed over in one of the Wooden Cabins. Quite small and very basic, but still had a nice cosy feel to it. Check in was a nightmare! None of the staff knew where our accommodation was, just had a rough idea of the area, but still sent us off in the wrong direction in the pouring rain. We went for the breakfast, train ride and met with Santa package. The breakfast wasn't worth waiting for, so glad the boys had theirs already or they'd have gone without. Park rides were good, plenty to keep busy for a few hours. A couple of issues but all in all a very enjoyable stay. Would recommend.
Daniel Roberts — Google review
Came Friday - Saturday for Santa's sleepover and land of lights.
We had an absolutely brilliant time, The hotel room was lovely and clean, The only downside was the mattress was awful and no cot mattress so needed to use a towel which wasn't ideal. The staff was very helpful and polite and nothing was too much trouble.
For the packages I'd of expected an itinerary and times of what was happening but didn't receive this so hard to plan with a baby.
Theme park was great, the whole Santa experience was amazing, train ride etc was brilliant.
The only problem with the theme park I'd say was it was hard to navigate around with the Christmas was land of lights parts were closed off so we ended up getting lost quite often which wasn't great in -2 degrees with a baby.
Food and drink are very expensive in the park £2 for a can of pop and £15 for a meal.
Asda around the corner so we got snacks to bring as we couldn't afford the meals there for breakfast dinner and tea for 2 days.
Definitely recommend for families with young children, looking forward to coming back in the summer.
Thank you for a great first mini family holiday and first Santa visit for my baby.
Jade Roper — Google review
What a clean, beautiful, well maintained, very safe place.
This is so underrated. The entrance gives you the feel of Disneyland. This place has rides for toddlers to any age. Some dare devil rides to rides that anyone can enjoy. Must visit.
The staff are super nice, enthusiastic and very friendly, helpful. The rides are clean and at the entrance of each ride the staff security checks and joy in receiving every child is beautiful to watch. They do not get stressed. They maintain the same momentum till evening.
The place looked immaculate like no one has been there but the park was fully packed. No litter, no overflowing litters anywhere any time of the day. Clean toilets from 10 till 4 p.m.
Coffe Station, food court was THE cleanest ever!! The staff sanitise every table before and after use. Never seen a kitchen this clean. Disney standards was just OK.
They have everything from meet and greet, rides play areas, climbing net, games what not.
Def a must go. It almost looks like each and every staff is a family and works so amicably.
Do not miss it and you will not be disappointed.
Sowmya Prasath — Google review
Amazing Theme park. Best day out place for kids during holidays. Prefer to go on sunny day. Place is a tad older but still have got things in it to enjoy. Must go
Balakrishnan G — Google review
The kids and us big kids absolutely love this place. The price is decent especially since they do so many offers throughout the year which as adults get in free for mothers and Father’s Day! Really appreciated. The food isn’t great but none of the theme parks are. Gullivers is more for younger children. It is not the hype like Alton towers but it is quieter and less queuing apart of the odd busy summer days. They have designated smoking areas on site as well as a large selections of cafes to buy snacks and drinks. The rides are fantastic for the little ones especially the Jurassic area. My only peeve is they sell helium balloons for something like £15! Which we bought as a treat for the kids. But they don’t even include a weight!? So the balloon can just so easily fly away….
Holly Popiel — Google review
Went for the Festival of Lights around Christmas time and the lanterns were incredible. Plenty of detail, huge designs that were very, very impressive.
Extremely busy as you can imagine. Mulled wine & cider was advertised everywhere but none alcoholic only which is a requirement when you're around so many kids to put up with the noise.
The park definitely needs a coat of paint everywhere and some maintenence. Would make things look fresh and clean. Still a good experience though
Michael Taylor — Google review
We went on an Easter holiday and my 7 and 3-year-old daughters had a blast. The event had everything from bubble shows to play areas and competitions, keeping the kids thoroughly entertained. We were pleasantly surprised to find minimal queues, allowing us to explore all the games. Trying the delicious ice cream was a highlight, and the option to rent a pram for only 10 pounds was a lifesaver, especially for our tired older daughter
Kushkestani Mina — Google review
Place is very run down. Everything looked either broken or dirty. The rides were very dated! All the attractions and decorations were so old they looked like they were barley standing the dinosaurs and cowboys were terrifying in their own right. Most had at least one appendage missing/snapped off. Everything was dirty, the water rides the water was brown and disgusting. The toilets you could smell before you even seen a sign for them.
For the price we paid to get in I would expect so much more. The range of rides is OK some for young and early teen kids. There are parks dotted around which was handy. The food on offer wasn't the best but was edible. I would advise to bring your own. There is plenty of benches and tables to use for picnics.
If your looking for an amazing day out I would avoid especially at the cost they are currently charging. I felt slightly robbed and seriously underwhelmed. There was people walking round smoking cannabis in the public areas near the rides and parks. There was members of staff walking round at the time and no one was challenged. This alone put me off ever visiting again.
Katie H — Google review
Went to see the land of lights show, absolutely beautiful!!
Spent 90 minutes walking round looking at all the different sections from dinosaurs to princesses and many more!!
Wasn’t busy so was able to take our time looking round.
Plenty of free parking spaces.
Debbie Farley — Google review
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Anfield is home to Liverpool Football Club and they have played there since the 1892 season. Over the years, Anfield has seen many redevelopments, including a new stand that was completed in 2005. The current owners of the stadium are considering expanding it to make it even more comfortable for spectators. The stadium also features statues of two of Liverpool's most successful managers, Bob Paisley and Bill Shankly. Visitors can tour the stadium's changing rooms, trophy room and tunnel.
Went on the Stadium tour. Place is pretty amazing, first time in the new main stand and it’s spot on. The provide you with a tablet and headphones to watch as you walk round. Loads of info on the history. As always the staff are super friendly and helpful. Great day out, just be careful with parking
Tim Phillips — Google review
Amazing stadium and one of my favourites. Audio guides help give an insight into the stadium's history and it's also kind of a of free flow tour. So, you can look around and proceed your own pace, not pressured by time or being left behind. Excellent stadium for an excellent club.
i like planes — Google review
One of the best stadiums I have been to! Classic and historic landmark in England. The tour was exceptional and the the gentleman who was guiding us through the tour was amazing and extraordinary. Even if you’re not into football, you would be interested and listen to him, his name is “Michael” a nice and well informed gentleman.
Ali Almaliky — Google review
My second visit here, and I always enjoy it. The stadium is impressive, the staff and people are friendly. Getting to the stadium isn’t too difficult, as there are buses running from the city center on match days. The return bus ride can be a bit of a challenge due to the large number of people heading back, but apart from that, it’s a fantastic stadium and a wonderful experience.
Tim R — Google review
Quite a friendly place these days last time I came in 80s we were chased . Family friendly now which is great. Arkles pub was mixed fans and ground is good for viewing. One negative was bar underneath was completely far from premier or CL level.. oh and we lost 3-0 so I want a refund 😥
glyn brownley (mrmonkfish65) — Google review
What an amazing experience I had in the Anfield stadium 🏟.
I am a Liverpool fan and it was my first time . I had a great time and the tour was perfect and a great tour guy was very polite and joking with all of us. Well done keep it up with the great atmosphere inside Anfield Y.N.W.A 👍
Debab — Google review
I visited the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, where I had the opportunity to go through the places where the supporters and players of the big teams go when a match takes place. The locker room is very special, where you can feel the vibrant energy of the players even if they are not present is truly a beautiful experience.The care of the administration and the employees that everything is clean, dry and in order is impressive.
Liliana Popa — Google review
Very well built stadium. During chants and songs, you can hear them echo across the whole pitch, especially before the game starts, 'You will never walk alone' playing gives goosebumps. Stadium is usually pretty full, and the fan sector always puts up flags and banners.
Edgars Rutkovskis — Google review
Went for a stadium tour with my son for his first visit to Anfield and it was great. We did the self tour with audio guide. There is staff everywhere to help and seeing my son was struggling with the ear buds one straight away got him so overhead ones instead.
We were able to see the stands the dressing rooms have pics with the trophies as well as learning some history on the way. It wasn't expensive and is disability friendly.
Stuart Tulloch — Google review
My fave stadium in all of Europe. Home to the greatest team in the world. The mighty Reds. A must visit for any football fans. Beautiful. Unmatched atmosphere. Especially on magical European nights.
Adil Lakhani — Google review
I'm not into football at all, however my brother certainly is, however he's disabled and needed someone with him
I went here, with fairly low expectations, however it's actually quite decent even as someone who doesn't care for football.
If you have a blue badge, you can park just right outside the Anfield stadium for free, however places are somewhat limited.
Waqas Ahmed — Google review
This was a thoroughly interesting and moving experience. The 97 Memorial is especially poignant.The Tour Guides Terry and Paul were very knowledgeable and do their jobs with obvious pride and enthusiasm. The handheld video devices are an innovative addition to the tour. It is worth seeing the murals in the nearby streets. Will definitely be back ....
Shaun Black — Google review
I went to Anfield Stadium last week for the first time, and it was amazing! The big stadium, loud fans, and the famous "This Is Anfield" sign left me really impressed. It's not just a stadium; it's like a special place for all Liverpool fans with a lot of cool history
Jitin Gulati — Google review
Superb tour, my 11 yr old son really enjoyed it. The staff are wonderful, so engaging ❤️ It is an audio tour, self guided but they are there to help, if needed, at each area. Loads of interesting history and you get a real feel for the passion for the club by the fans.
Rachel Woods — Google review
We visited Anfield this past weekend for the Legends Match. It was our 3rd time visiting Anfield and what an amazing experience. We sat in the new section of the Anfield Road End. All the stewards and security were very professional and friendly. The new area for the fans in the Anfield Road End is amazing. Friendly bar and food staff. Everyone was outstanding.
In my opinion there is no better experience than visiting Anfield. The history. The statues of former coaches and players. The Anfield Shop is second to none with great staff. It is huge.
We had the best time this past weekend.
Best way to get to the ground is by taxi.
Michael Mack — Google review
Haven't been here since 2005. Did the tour and loved all the sights and seeing behind the scenes of the greatest club on earth. Can't wait to come back again and watch a game. Anfield is my church.
scott haynes — Google review
Amazing experience.. home to the best football team and coming here was an experience itself. Very Friendly guide with all the help to take your best pictures . It should always be in your must visit list and you will never walk alone.
Abhishek Hingwasiya — Google review
Did the Stadium tour and museum, watch a great way to start the trip to Liverpool.
Not massive football fans (mainly patriotic when it comes to the main events like Euros and World Cup) so to make us immersed and wanting to learn about the history and team ethos is saying something.
Great tour and loved being able to be at both the top and bottom stands to feel a part of the fan experience.
Dazneyland — Google review
Did the stadium tour and couldn’t fault it. All the staff were so friendly, approachable and great sense of humour. Reasonable price for the length of the tour and what was included. The Liverpool store after was a treat! Great selection of products and also very friendly, helpful staff. Well worth a visit..
rose flood — Google review
My second time coming here and I always love it. The stadium is magnificent the staff and people are friendly. Getting to the stadium isn’t very hard as there are buses running to the football ground from the city centre on match day. Getting a bus back is a struggle as there are many people heading back but besides that it’s a wonderful stadium and a wonderful experience.
Keith Aboraah — Google review
We finally went to the mythical Anfield stadium… and it is beautiful! I love the surrounding neighbourhoods of the stadium, very local, with nice murals.
The food and drinking areas are good with different things to eat which is nice. A bit expensive though.
The logo, the memorial and the megastore are also nice to see.
I would recommend to do a full tour and come to park side where you can see the players bus arriving in the stadium.
The atmosphere inside is to be fair not the best one I’ve seen, or the legend that is being said about it…
The main problem is the accessibility to the stadium, from the city Center there is one bus that everyone wants to hop on so there are no seats left, and we missed out on 2 in a row, we had to take a cab to go there but the traffic is full too. Then when the game is over, very difficult to go back to the city Center so we had to walk 45 min as any other transportation mean are available… was a bit tiring
Salem Alsamour — Google review
An experience of a life time, that was my first time and I already have another game booked for after Christmas.. highly recommend. The atmosphere is just something you won't experience anywhere else in the league. We are the best fans in the world.
Shane Murphy — Google review
What an amazing match day on 1st jan 2024. We took our 5 year old son to his 1st game and he loved it. We were seated in the new stand at the top it has a great view and plenty leg room.
Vikki Helliwell — Google review
Really nicely renovated. It had been over 10 years since I was there last. Took a walk around the whole stadium 🏟 amazing place for any Liverpool supporter to visit.
Sean Kelly — Google review
The iconic Anfield. Away fans are housed in the Anfield Road stand. I was in block AL9 (row 21, seat 205) and had a fairly decent view of the pitch. It was a little difficult to see across to the opposite corner though. The sun shone and the atmosphere was palpable. There was a lot of noise from the stand to my right. Probably the best atmosphere of any PL stadium I’ve visited. Lots of room in the away supporters concourse. I walked back to Lime Street station afterwards, which took about 35-40 minutes walking fast. Programmes are sold outside the stadium. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Overall, probably the most impressive PL stadium I’ve visited, with an incredible rousing atmosphere.
dan g — Google review
Visited Liverpool recently and decided to do the Anfield tour. It was a great experience and you can spend as much time on the tour. You get to see the stands, changing rooms, hospitality, players restaurant, and get to go down to the football field and see the home and away technical areas. Your also able to visit the museum afterwards, which was a nice bonus. Well worth a visit and quite reasonabley priced.
Chris Kowalski — Google review
Even if you are not a fan of Liverpool, you should definitely take a look what's happening there! Enormous, big, glorious and magical - this is how I should call Anfield! And I was on a match that day and I don't think I can't even explain how the atmosphere feels!!
Симеон П — Google review
Quality venue for hospitality (and football) where past and present is celebrated but not unduly "in your face" other than football-side! Well-designed facilities and a club shop with huge choice, not necessarily best value, but some unique items.
Mark Turner — Google review
This was one of the best experiences I've had. We loved every minute. It was our first visit to Anfield for a game and it was smooth sailing all the way. I was wary of entering a stadium with 60+ thousand people but I need not have worried the lines were not long and it was very well organised getting in. The security persons were efficient and fast and we got in pretty fast. Finding out seats was a breeze with lots of very helpful staff to help. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Trasa Bracken — Google review
Brilliant football stadium. Full of character and history. Unbelievable atmosphere at the start of the game. Really impressed with how the ground has managed to keep its personality as a 4-stand football stadium as it's expanded to 61k without becoming a soulless bowl. Very busy around the ground but okay to get in. Concourses quite small bit prices very good for football; £3.50 for a Carlsburg. Also, lots of great Steet-art Murals hidden on the sides of houses off of Stanley Park Road.
Daniel Morgan — Google review
It's absolutely brilliant. Fantastic ground. Stewards are amazing and constantly helpful. Took great care of fans with additional needs in front of where we were sitting. Anfield Road new stand is one of the best. Of the grounds I've been to, it has the best seating arrangement with a fantastic view of both goals with no restricted seating. Cannot wait for the next opportunity to go again.
Alistair Orr — Google review
We attended a tour of Anfield for my partners birthday and it was great! Got to see everything from the changing rooms to the press room. The staff were super helpful and lovely, and it was very relaxed and not pressured. We had a great time; museum was awesome as well!
Nadia L — Google review
What a stadium! Great match day experience. Lots of friendly and helpful staff and lots of history to see around the outside. New club shop is huge but very well staffed so hardly any queuing!
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Delamere Forest is a large woodland in Cheshire, England which is popular for hiking. The forest has dry sandstone paths and is one of the most popular treks in the county. The forest was closed due to the coronavirus lockdown but has since reopened with restrictions eased.
Lovely walk in the woods right before sunset. Absolutely serene. Feels wonderful to be so close to nature.
everlydaydream — Google review
Always a great walk and plenty of space to get lost in your thoughts. The iced coffee is also fantastic!
David Purcell — Google review
We had yet another great day with kids on bike and dogs running around (responsibly), had a good hot chocolate, was not busy during half term but still nice dry day.
Nice 14km walk around.
Alice Mason — Google review
Such a vast area to explore.. The cafe was really busy on the Saturday but the staff were efficient and friendly despite the long queue
Hayley F — Google review
So many things to do , highly recommended 👍. Very convenient for walkers, bikers, runners or people with dogs ❤️. Just remember the main car park is not cheap…..
Pavel Subert — Google review
Great location next to train station. Site lovely and clean, welcomed by warden.
Wifi and TV reception poor but amazing place for walks in the forest.
Chris Orrick — Google review
Beautiful nature! A great walk in the woods just before sunset. Peaceful and tranquil.
Eve W — Google review
It’s been a while since I was last at Delamere Forest and to be honest, I’d forgotten how tranquil and beautiful the place is.
But first, the negative points. Once I got to the visitors centre I made my way to the cafe on site and was served by the most cheerless soul on her shift. I wanted to make conversation, she didn’t. So I didn’t leave the cafe with a feeling of “thank you for your custom” kind of mood. ☹️ 2/5 I will give that.
Now the positives: plenty of benches to sit at in the picnic area, I would like to have seen some seats or benches at some points around the trails. Just to be able to sit off and enjoy the view. I’m certain the trails get customers who may be elderly and although they like to walk, might need a seat every now and then. (That would be a nice touch and make it a rustic seat from the many solid tree limbs and trunk that were strewn about the place 🤔.
I had not been to Delamere Forest for 11 years and I had come over on the train to experience a bit of open space and woodlands. I asked the girl at the visitor centre to advise which would be the best trail. As I wanted to see the lake and go through the forest, she recommended the “Red Trail” so armed with a pocket sized map from the shop (£2) I set off.
I consider myself not to be stupid or thick but after several attempts and asking other regular users and staff to find the red trail, I gave up. Instead my journey was spent going in circles it seemed 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the time I spent and although I couldn’t stay long enough for the Christmas night lights, I will be returning again.
David Marsland — Google review
What more can I say this is a beautiful place to visit for all the family including pets it's beautiful 😍 I was very happy today with my family and friends the kids loved it, it's kept very clean and tidy well maintained and just a lovely place to visit to take in nature
Mrs Jade Richards — Google review
Really expansive woodland, so many paths and trails for all levels off walking. Also has separate off road biking trails which are fantastic.
Kyle — Google review
Very relaxing walk. A loop around the lake takes 1hr. Flat and wheelchair friendly. Very dog friendly. Recommended!
Carly Z — Google review
Delamere was my favorite place to walk when we lived up north ☺️ There are lots of different trails to try and a huge lake in the middle that is pretty to look at. It has bike routes and walking routes, there is a cafe near the car parks and a train station very close by. The train station also has a cafe near by too. It has toilets at the cafe area. There is also a 'go ape' facility there now which is worth a visit! I enjoyed the zip wires
Lindsey Boyd — Google review
Great place to go for a reasonably gentle mtb ride, the new blue trails have bedded in well the last few months. The only gripe I have is with the trail signage, it’s not particularly helpful if you’re unfamiliar with the forest, the blue trails only have signs at the entrance of each section, so finding your way to them is almost down to luck unless you’ve been plenty of times before. Hopefully this will be improved as they continue to develop the biking side of things…
Chris Bolland — Google review
We love taking the bikes here amazing place and views - only downside is the parking prices i know the place is a big one to maintain but a few hours parking was about £10
Mark Norms — Google review
I grew up in the area and have walked every path countless times at all times of day and all year round but the forest now has been turned into a theme park where Forestry England expects everyone to pay for everything. There was a period of careful environmental management and the forest was looked after carefully but that is clearly over now in favour of draining visitors pockets.
Graham Harrison — Google review
Lovely forest with sweet Gruffalo trail. Free parking is a plus. Only reason I’ve dropped a star is at times it was a little precarious with bikes and dogs off lead nearly colliding!
Liberty Carey — Google review
I and my friends visited the Delamere forest on a cold 🥶 winter's day. It's the first time I've been back to the forest since i was a child many years ago. The visitors centre and café is really good, although extremely busy. The café in particular gets extremely busy it's very crowded. Dog's with their owners are allowed to enter the café. Overall, it's a good place to have lunch. It's a bit pricey, though, although I suppose that's how that generates income. Parking I'd pricey too. It cost us £8 for about 4 hours. Regarding the forest itself is a really good place to go walking 🚶♀️ , only issue I'd raise is about directional signage or local maps. There needs to be more as we got lost along the way, and it took time to find our bearings. I'm not complaining, though, as we enjoyed the walking then lunch afterwards. If you enjoy the outdoors and forest walking 🚶♂️ then definitely pay Delamere forest a visit 👌🏿
Martin Edwards — Google review
Well maintained easy trails to walk, can be busy and car parking isn’t the cheapest.
Jamie King — Google review
Woodland walks. Crowds mostly on the red route. But one can get lost almost on their own through the other designated routes or even making your route up. Far reaches of the forest is a bit bare with many trees felled for various reasons. None the less, wonderful. The paths are well maintained. Brilliant for walkers, runner, cyclists, dog walking (on the lead or off the lead). Ours is off the lead. Our pup loves the freedom to explore and run free.
Not much in terms of wild life. Birds and squirrels is all we have seen. No lions, tigers or bears spotted as of yet. Lakes and mucky pools of water strewn all over the place. The maps are available from the help desk in the visitor centre and are more or less accurate. Good to have them on you. Costs £2, I think.
The visitor centre cafe offers decent food at moderate price. Cycles available for hire. Plenty of benches about to take in the views. No bins in the forest itself. So please take your rubbish to the nearest bin. Dont ruin it for others.
The car park pricing is extortionate. Flat rate of £8. Suppose it's a steady income for the upkeep of the forest and visitor centre.