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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Kew to Blackpool?
The direct drive from Kew to Blackpool is 241 mi (387 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 44 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Kew to Blackpool, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Windsor, Stratford-upon-Avon, Milton Keynes, Chester, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, and Leicester, as well as top places to visit like Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Windsor Castle, or the ever-popular Hertfordshire Zoo (Formerly Paradise Wildlife Park).
The top cities between Kew and Blackpool are Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Windsor, Stratford-upon-Avon, Milton Keynes, Chester, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, and Leicester. Liverpool is the most popular city on the route. It's 3 hours from Kew and 1 hour from Blackpool.
Located in the southeastern region of England, Windsor is a town situated on the banks of the River Thames. To its west lies London. One of its most prominent attractions is Windsor Castle that has been a residence for generations of the British royal family since its construction by William The Conqueror in the 11th century. Over time, several monarchs have remodelled it extensively.
50% as popular as Liverpool
6 minutes off the main route, 10% of way to Blackpool
Milton Keynes, the largest settlement in Buckinghamshire, England, is located about 50 miles north-west of London. With a population of 264,349 in its urban area as of the 2021 Census, it offers a variety of dining options including Harvester Eastlake and a new Route 66 American diner in the city center. These establishments serve fresh and flavorful grills, salads, and American cuisine to cater to diverse tastes.
23% as popular as Liverpool
3 minutes off the main route, 25% of way to Blackpool
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Stratford-upon-Avon, a charming market town in the West Midlands of England, is renowned for its medieval architecture and as the birthplace of William Shakespeare - one of the most celebrated writers in English literature. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the picturesque River Avon or take in a performance by The Royal Shakespeare Company at either the Royal Shakespeare Theatre or Swan Theatre. The town boasts well-preserved Tudor buildings including Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage.
36% as popular as Liverpool
9 minutes off the main route, 38% of way to Blackpool
Leicester is a city located in the East Midlands region of England. At its center stands Leicester Cathedral, which has been an integral part of the city for over nine centuries and is notable for being the final resting place of Richard III since 2015. Adjacent to the cathedral is the King Richard III Visitor Centre, where visitors can learn about the life and death of this monarch and view his original burial site.
20% as popular as Liverpool
15 minutes off the main route, 40% of way to Blackpool
Birmingham is a significant city located in the West Midlands region of England. It has numerous landmarks that date back to the Industrial Revolution era, showcasing its rich history as a manufacturing hub during the 18th century. The city is also known for its network of canals, which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and offer trendy cafes and bars along their banks. One of the must-see attractions in Birmingham is the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery that boasts pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.
78% as popular as Liverpool
3 minutes off the main route, 49% of way to Blackpool
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Telford, located in Shropshire, England, serves as the administrative center of Telford and Wrekin borough. Situated near the River Severn and close to the county's eastern boundary, this rapidly growing town offers a mix of countryside charm and employment opportunities. With its beautiful open spaces, vibrant atmosphere, and excellent retail options, Telford is an accessible destination with a range of attractions to explore.
20% as popular as Liverpool
15 minutes off the main route, 53% of way to Blackpool
Stoke-on-Trent, located in central England, is renowned for its pottery industry. The city boasts attractions like the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, which showcases locally crafted ceramics and decorative arts, as well as a WWII Spitfire. Visitors can explore the Gladstone Pottery Museum set in a former Victorian factory and wander through the Italian gardens and forest with monkeys at Trentham Estate.
22% as popular as Liverpool
2 minutes off the main route, 64% of way to Blackpool
Chester, a city in northwestern England, was established as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. The local red sandstone Roman walls are extensive and noteworthy. The Rows, an old city shopping district known for its 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings, is also remarkable. Just outside the walls of the old city lies a Roman amphitheatre with ongoing excavations.
45% as popular as Liverpool
21 minutes off the main route, 72% of way to Blackpool
Liverpool is a maritime metropolis located in the northwest region of England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. It was a significant trade and migration port from the 18th to early 20th century and is famously known as The Beatles' hometown. The waterfront is frequently visited by ferries, with iconic mercantile buildings such as Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building standing on Pier Head.
Most popular city on this route
18 minutes off the main route, 75% of way to Blackpool
Manchester, located in the northwest of England, is a prominent urban center with a prosperous industrial legacy. The preservation of Castlefield, which features an 18th-century canal system, commemorates the city's era as a textile hub. Additionally, the interactive Museum of Science & Industry allows visitors to explore Manchester's past in this industry. Salford Quays has been revitalized and now boasts Daniel Libeskind's Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry cultural center.
65% as popular as Liverpool
11 minutes off the main route, 77% of way to Blackpool
Best stops along Kew to Blackpool drive
The top stops along the way from Kew to Blackpool (with short detours) are Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, and Alton Towers. Other popular stops include Warwick Castle, Bletchley Park, and Drayton Manor Resort.
The Paradise Wildlife Park is a Hertfordshire zoo that features an enormous collection of 800+ animals from all over the world. You're allowed to feed and touch the animals, making it a great day out for kids. The park is well maintained and staffed by knowledgeable and helpful zookeepers.
This place surprised me of its beautiful decor, cute fauna variety and an amazing dinosaur section added to it. We were lucky to see all the animals relaxing in the sun & the interactive dinosaurs roaring with realistic bodily movements. Whether you love The Lion King or Jurassic Park, this place is a must!
Ruby Webb — Google review
We visited the Paradise wildlife park to do a Tickle a Tapir experience. It's a lovely park. Lots of food places. Good exhibits and viewpoints for the enclosures.
The experience was amazing. The keeper Joe was so friendly and very informative. It was lovely to meet Tim and Tamara the Tapirs. They were very content to be fussed over.
The Tigers were active and one was even taking a dip in the pool which apparently is relatively rare.
We didn't do the dinosaur walk but it looked really good. A great place to take children as there are lots of play parks etc.
All staff we encountered were really friendly and welcoming.
Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.
Myfanw Jones — Google review
We visited this place for the 3rd time in 3 years. Kids still love it. Dinosaur walk was good fun with educational facts written next to each one. Great place to take photos. Zoo was also amazing, everything close by so don’t need to walk a lot to get from one place to another. Good variety of animals and managed to see most with good views. Dinosaur meet and greet, jungle dance shows, and the children’s soft play area were a great addition. They even have a dedicated multi faith prayer room which was very convenient.
Suleman Ahmed — Google review
Absolutely fantastic. Extremely underrated zoo! There is a wide range of animals to see and you can also pay for special interactions, (tickle a tapir) which are great add ons! You can easily navigate around the park and get up close to some of them which is great!
The dinosaur world is a great perk and makes the zoo unique. Was very impressing. An excellent choice for kids! Great value for money
despina kalozoes — Google review
Really enjoyable visit. Came for the day without kids and had a nice time. It wasn’t too busy or crowded at any point. Plenty of toilets dotted throughout the park. The food options seemed good and varied, and there were plenty of picnic tables and benches to sit on with your own food as well.
Some of the habitats are great - we particular loved the sun bears. They were so fun to watch! Others seemed a bit small and lacking and made us uncomfortable. I do hope they continue to update throughout and improve this.
I also had the red panda feeding experience which was delightful. The keeper who accompanied me was really lovely to talk to and I enjoyed asking her questions. I wish the experience could have been longer but I suppose with only one panda at the moment who isn’t bothered by bamboo, it was bound to be a bit short.
Overall a lovely visit.
Erin J — Google review
Brilliant. We went on the summer evening night event. The zoo, entertainment and staff were so nice. Our toddler went free as he is under 2 and for the both of us it cost £32.40 (we had a discount code so got £3.60 off). It's small and not huge. No queues or rush. We got to relax and enjoy it. Highly recommend it.
Razia Ali — Google review
Yes yes yes!!! I haven’t been to the park in 7 years and today went with my 8 year old and 1 year old. I often find it hard to find things to do that will suit both my children due to their age gap. However this was perfect!! I love the size of the park not too big not too small. The animals enclosures were massive and clean. The eating facilities had a great view of the enclosures. Felt like the tiger who came to tea moment. My son was worried about a snake as she was submerged in water, and her head seemed to be stuck between the rocks. We found a keeper who acted very quickly walking with my son and talking about his favourite animal on the park. She said the snake looked okay but would get someone from the reptile department to take a look. 5 minutes later she was back with another keeper! These animals are clearly well looked after.
The Dino park is a great addition and is so well done and blew me away. Both my children were a little scared so showed you how realistic it was!
They do have works being completed but this had no effect on our day out and no disruption. The work spaces are covered with the plans and this is a great way of communicating the change from the normal blank canvas.
However not having prams in one of the eating facilities wasn’t great. It wouldn’t have been a problem if the pram park was next to or directly outside the eating facilities but it was not, or you had a spare pair of hands. I sat my children down and managed to make sure my pram was tucked in as much as possible. A staff member asked me to remove it however I said this was impractical as a parent on my own. She said say she could look after my children while I moved it, but this wasn't okay for me. In the end she did offer to take it out for me. I spoke to a women while waiting for the changing facilities and she said that’s why she won’t eat in there. Also I hope with the new big plans for this zoo they do invest in more changing facilities. I had to wait 15+ minutes to change my daughter. This is why I have had to take a star away.
Lastly this zoo has amazing customer service, was second to none even with the pram saga. From the staff on the gates to the cafes and zoo keepers. We will definitely be back time and time again. Your staff are a credit to the zoo and I do hope you share this review with them!
P.s please can you add the Capybara to the adoption list or on the junior zoo keeper ☺️
Well done 👌🏻
Nisha Taylor — Google review
Fantastic Family Day Out at Hertfordshire Zoo!
My family and I visited Hertfordshire Zoo on a sunny warm day and had an incredible experience from start to finish. Arriving around 11am, parking was a breeze with friendly staff guiding us to overflow when necessary. We were pleasantly surprised to find no long queues at the gates.
The zoo itself is well-kept and maintained, offering something for everyone. With my 16-month-old daughter, 12-year-old son, my partner's 9-year-old daughter, and her parents, it truly catered to the entire family. Informational spots were plentiful, allowing us to learn while having fun.
The highlight for our children was undoubtedly the Dinosaur park, which provided a magical and unique experience. The staff were not only friendly but incredibly informative. When my daughter inquired about the constant plant watering, a staff member took the time to explain its importance and even offered to involve her in the process.
We made full use of the on-site facilities, from restaurants to little shacks, and especially enjoyed the well-maintained splash park. Overall, Hertfordshire Zoo provided us with a memorable day out filled with fun, learning, and friendly faces. Highly recommended for families looking for a fantastic day of adventure!
Nirmal Perera — Google review
Great day out with friends.
Visited the park because of a wedding celebration which took place in the event marquee.
Had a chance to explore the park and it was definitely worth it. Would come back here again.
Great selection of different animals which all appear well looked after and treated well.
On your feet for the entire time so wear comfortable shoes.
Chris Lowes — Google review
Visited with a lovely friend, 101 years of age, for a birthday treat with her daughter. What a fabulous day we had. She had a feed the big cats experience and fed a tiger. A lovely extremely kind and knowledgeable keeper guided her through the experience beautifully. I cannot rate this experience high enough. All the staff polite and friendly. We spent all day enjoying the animals and a nice lunch. The dinosaurs were amazing too. Definitely will be back.
Andi's Dog Training — Google review
Lovely wildlife park. We went during a dinner festival on a Friday evening the kids absolutely loved the music, dancing and the animals of course. It's very friendly and compact. My only criticism would be the quality of food available- not the best particularly for the prices you pay. Overall though, great fun!!
Rohit Alimchandani — Google review
The Zoo is divided into 2 sections. A dinosaur park and a more traditional zoo. The dinosaur park is good fun but more for small children while the Zoo is top class! Some great enclosures, with amazing views of the animals.
James Bowker — Google review
First time visit and very impressed. Scary dinosaur park was impressive, wonderful collection of stunning animals, kiddies enjoyed the play parks and splash area. Plenty of loo's. Easy to walk around and with a buggy. Foody places plentiful and two placed with views of the bears and tiger! Staff happy and helpful.
Colin Waring — Google review
We were fortunate enough to visit our of school holiday time -the local schools had gone back after Easter.
My family (children 4 and 6) had a lovely time. The dinosaurs were excellent and are based on the Jurassic World ones which include some of the hybrids - which my son absolutely loved!
It wasn't busy for us, but I imagine it can get quite busy as the place is rather compact. I wouldn't have enjoyed it had we had to queue up for everything. There is a lot of see and do and it's easy to get round in the day.
There is a splash area so if warm, children can get into their swimwear and have fun splash time.
The soft play is good too.
Take snacks and drinks because there aren't that many places to get these things from.
Born of the Sea — Google review
This is one of the best Zoos around, simple as that!
For young children it’s brilliant, so clean and well maintained - plenty of things to see and do, plus the soft play and multiple play areas help to keep them entertained. The park is laid out in a way it always feels like an adventure. You turn a corner and suddenly there’s a massive monkey enclosure, or a big bird display area.
The dinosaur adventure is fantastic too, combined with the train ride entertained the little ones for ages.
My only criticism is the lion enclosure feels a little small .. we had an amazing view of 3 beautiful white lions but perhaps their enclosure could be bigger.
I didn’t try the food, there’s plenty of places for picnics and I always find it easier bringing our own stuff.
Will definitely coming back when the beat enclosure opens
Beetyd — Google review
Second time visiting. It was such an amazing experience. Spent a whole day there. Visited the animals and managed to have quality time with my family playing golf as it was all private. Kids loved the play area, which had big slides, large trucks, swings, etc. Kids also loved the dinasour train journey. Was able to sit and enjoy eating in the cafe. I would definitely go again.
Shamima Begum — Google review
I’ve not been to Paradise Park for probably around 25 years and the memories I have from back then absolutely do not match up to what I experienced this weekend!
There is tons for the family to do. We arrived around half 10 and didn’t see our first animal until nearly 1, but that’s not a bad thing. The kids were in love with all the splash pool, play areas, the World of Dinosaurs, mini golf, more play areas and more. When we finally made our way to the animals we again wasn’t disappointed. We’ve been to a number of wildlife parks now and outside of the big ones (like London/Chester Zoo) here was easily the best so far. The park isn’t absolutely sprawling so you’re walking for miles but every area has a really good amount of space. The animals that we did see all looked very happy and comfortable, but unfortunately for us a lot of them were a bit too shy to come out and play. There is absolutely tons of interactive elements to most of the animals enclosures so the kids were never short of something to do between animals.
Food and drinks wasn’t too badly priced either.
I guess you could argue that the Paradise Park of today is a bit like the ship of theseus… So much has changed, is it even the same place it once was? The literal only thing I could spot that hadn’t been changed or removed was the red Dennis firetruck in the play area.
David Norman — Google review
I’ve visited twice within the past few months. The first was a day visit at the end of summer/beginning of autumn whilst it was still warm. My toddler had the best time ;we all did) from seeing the animals from different levels to the indoor unlimited soft play to the outdoor splash park and other play areas. I can see why families buy the membership packages. We revisited more recently to see the dinosaurs at night. My toddler is obsessed with dinosaurs and this was a night to remember with the lighting, dinosaur shows and meet and greets and silent disco. Would definitely visit again.
Tanesha Bryson — Google review
Brilliant. I last went around 25 years ago so it's claimed a lot. The gift shop was brilliant, the food was surprisingly nice and the animals looked well looked after. The enclosures looked really good and spacious considering it's a smaller place and we ran out of time for my 2 year old to go on the slides etc but she would've loved it. There's so much space so even when it's busy, you're not having to push past people. We spoke to a zoo keeper in the car park who had just finished their shift and he had great things to say about the place. He also said the staff know so much and love it when visitors ask them questions although people usually don't ask them as they think they're too busy. He said "please ask us questions. We've always got time to answer questions about the animals". Highly recommended and we'll definitely be coming back in the warmer months and with more of the family!
We visited on a Monday during half term in October for my daughter's 2nd birthday.
C Perrin — Google review
Had a great day out at Paradise Wildlife Park. It was much bigger than I thought it would be. The zoo was very clean and kept well and the layout and enclosures made animals easy to see while still giving them plenty of room. No giant animals but still so many animals to see and a few I've not seen in other zoos. We had lunch there which was reasonable and the burgers were really tasty. We played crazy golf which was fun and super cheap! We popped into the speedway museum which was fantastic as we both love motorbikes and the gentlemen gave us so much information we learnt loads. Great day out.
Becky James — Google review
We are longtime members of the zoo (back from when it was Paradise Wildlife Park) and it's hands down one of our favourite places to still go, even though our kids are tween/teenagers now.
There is so much to do, for all ages, whatever the weather, and all for one price as the entry covers the zoo itself, all the animals talks, playground, paddling pool, car museum, indoor soft play & cafe, playgrounds and the amazing Dinosaur walk.
The variety of animals feels just right and they are constantly making improvements and adding new or improved habitats/enclosures, all beautifully planned and finished. My personal favourites are the otters and the red pandas.
There is a good restaurant on site plus plenty of covered picnic areas, plus snack/coffee kiosks and ice cream!
Lots of events throughout the years plus late openings in the summer. A huge choice of animal encounters and experiences offer, plus so much great conservation and charity work both here and abroad.
Ample free parking, plenty of toilets, baby change and extremely accessible for buggies, wheelchairs and mobility scooters as so much is ramped. This means everyone can get a great view of the animals.
A great place that we will continue to visit and support 🙂
Rachel Ellen — Google review
Great Zoo for the smaller child, you can see the animals so close and my boy loved the world of dinosaurs so much.
The food is also reasonably priced and great park and soft play facilities.
Great day out for small children and no need for a pram as there’s little amount of walking between animals.
Joe Imberg — Google review
Took the children up to see Hertfordshire Zoo (the one from One Zoo Three!) and we had a wonderful time. We met Cameron and Aaron too!
The animals were great, the staff were super friendly and it just felt like a really nice place to work and be a part of. We saw a few talks and also the bird display (excellent).
The dinosaur park there was also AMAZING. Well worth doing. Use the timings on the leaflet you get on the way in to plan your day and you'll have a great time.
So yeah, we're absolutely going to be coming back again soon:)
James Whatley — Google review
Oh how wonderful it was to finally visit this beautiful place 🥰 after watching it on telly for so long with the kids, we all had a wonderful day ❤️ so much to see and so much information provided about the animals! All the staff are happy to provide more information and happy to when asked questions by the children and you can tell they love their jobs 🥰 we were even more privileged when we met Cam and Taylor, who took the time with my children who spotted them and were very excited to met them. The children treated them like old friends and Taylor and Cam were wonderful, thank you so much 🥰
Sam C-L — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed my time there with my children. I have been here when it was paradise wildlife park many moons ago however returning back now with five children all under 10 was brilliant. The children had an amazing time and the new Jurassic park feature was brilliant 2. Free face painting for adults and children was also a nice touch.
Shahnuaz Meah — Google review
We had a look at this place a few days ago and wanted to check this out for the new year and something to kick off the new 2024 year.
Arrived there with no traffic getting in and a great go and stop signal system before you enter the carpark.
Very quick service getting in and being the time of the year half the stalls were closed.
The park area was wicked for my daughter she loved it.
Seeing the animals as well was a wicked treat to see and what we paid as well. And we will definitely go back.
The cafe was good priced and good food.
Josh Lloyd — Google review
Had a lovely day here, was very clean, they have just been doing up the Zoo and looks really nice.
Took two of us around 2 hours 30 to walk around everything and watch abit of the bird show (due to the rain they couldn't show all the birds as some do not fly in the rain like owls)
Was really short walks between all of the areas.
Was a great day out.
Bradley Perkins — Google review
Really nice zoo ,went in half term and wasn't to busy,zoo was clean and tidy staff was very friendly and polite .
We saw an array of animals from lions to snakes to the cute family of otters my daughter liked the baby otters the best .
The dinosaur walk was good ,the dinosaurs move and roar (not all but most) which made it that much better as an experience for the kids .
We did the zoo plus stop for lunch etc in a couple of hours,probably need 3-4 hours depending on your family ,but it's nice as it's not too big great for younger children, in my opinion, as younger children can tire easily and get bored .
There are talks in the day at certain times about the animals if you want to listen watch .
And in school holidays there are live shows on stage ie singing and dancing and you can meet rex the dinosaur 🦕.
There a couple of play areas ,one outdoor ,one under a canopy type and another indoor soft play so plenty to keep children happy .
There is food available but we took lunch as with all places can be expensive
Overall really nice day and we would definitely go again 😁
jojo x — Google review
All in all it is okay. Disagree with how small the enclosures are for majority of the animals. Im sure these cages can be made bigger given the prices they charge for entering and food/drink, it is really quite devastating to see animals in enclosures this size. I would recommend you going if you don’t care about the tiny enclosures these animals are in.
Carmen — Google review
Absolutely brilliant day, we met up with my son, daughter in law & 2 grandsons. They loved it, so much to do & see, they loved the dinosaurs. The weather was perfect too, what more could you ask for. Thank you for a fantastic day out, it's definitely worth a visit 😊 🦕🦖🦁🐒🐫
Sandra Joy — Google review
Lots to see and do, dinosaur really, train ride, kiddies play areas, animals etc. Good food and drink options or areas for picnics. Loved it so much we applied for annual passes at the end of the day and they deducted our entry fee we'd paid from the annual amount. All round fab time.
Shannon O'Hare — Google review
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The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a world-class attraction where visitors can explore actual sets and learn the special effects tricks used in popular films.
Such an amazing experience. The customer service here absolutely blew us away, the staff are very interactive, friendly, helpful and informative. We had a small issue with the tickets as we got in, as i had forgot them and only had a confirmation email. This was no problem at all and they immediately brought us to print out new tickets without any issue. It was my daughters birthday and they gave her a birthday badge. Every member of staff spotted it and wished her a magical birthday, which she loved. Food was £18 for two kids meals, so it is a little on the pricey side. Gift shop was a little overpriced, but the staffs positive attitude really brightened the day up and encouraged me to let my daughter buy a little something. Staff at the cashier made us feel very welcome, interacting with us and genuinely looking like they enjoyed their job. We stayed about 4 hours, with an hour to eat. Ended up buying some ice cream and butter beer (which is pictured) . Super cool features, such as the harry potter actors hand moulds, and the lifesize models. Hopefully will visit again soon with other family and friends. Strongly recommend, especially for die hard fans of the harry potter world!
Daizee Young — Google review
I visited with my partner last week & it was just amazing. We were so in awe with parts of the set & how interactive it was. Reasonable price too for the amount of time spent there. The food choices were also great & we found the prices to be fair. I have to make special mention to the incredible staff who are all well-trained. I have a hidden disability & ever time staff member saw that we had a carer's ticket, there was no judgment (unfortunately I've experienced that elsewhere!) & I was treated with respect & dignity. They were so attentive in making sure I knew what to do if I needed assistance. Massive thank you to everyone! We will be back 😄
Heather Marsh — Google review
If you love Harry Potter, then this is the place to go.
Took my children 11 &13 (who are hard to impress) and got multiple wows, and this is amazing from them.
Try to get in as early as possible, as there is so much to see and read, and you could easily spend the whole day.
They also do food for gluten-free and vegan the loaded chips where amazing.
We weren't a fan of the butter bear, but it was worth it for the keepsake tankard.
The shop is amazing and you could easily spend a fortune.
My children have asked to go again already, at Christmas time, as they decorate things and have snow machines.
I've been twice, and there was so much new stuff to see this time.
A definite bucket list must.
carrie impey — Google review
We went earlier in the day, which had a lower queue wait time, we were also able to park with ease.
Being there is a fantastic experience even if you are not a mad Harry Potter fan, like myself! It is laid out in an easy walk through experience of film sets and behind the scenes explanations of things. It can take about 4 hours to walk through there is a cafe at the half way point, lots of toilets as you go around and two smaller merchandise shops. These shops do have some things not available in the main Massive sovereign shop.
We visited around Halloween time, so it was set up with a darker Death-eater theme, and pumpkins in The Great Hall, would love to visit for the winter theme and see what was different, so booking the next trip already 😁.
Suzette Hankin — Google review
Brilliant day out. Spent 6 hours walking around and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you're a Harry Potter fan, you will love it. If you're not a fan, you will still enjoy it as the whole thing is very interesting.
I would recommend taking a packed lunch though. The food was nice, but normal burger, fries, etc, all at about £10 each.
Andrew Middleton — Google review
What a great experience. From the efficiency of the queues to the details of the tour, everything was perfect. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Multiple coffee stops and great breakfast options in the restaurant at the main entrance. You can take as long as you like in certain sections throughout the tour and in others you can skip thought if you please. We visited during the Christmas period and was so so festive! We spent about 2.5h start to finish but you could spend well over 4h if you wanted to. Highly recommend visiting you won't be disappointed
joshua madden — Google review
110% would recommend to a Harry Potter fan. We were there for about 4 hours and I still probably could've spent more time there. There was quite a line but it went fast. It was so amazing to see all the sets and props and learn how they made all the magic come to life for the movies. I freaking out being around all the same sets or props that were used in the movies. The person I went with isn't even a HP fan, but she still had a good time learning about the special effects and seeing all of it. The food line was long, but I feel like you can't go without getting a butterbeer, and they serve it in a plastic "tankard" that you then get to keep. Over all an amazing experience and very worth the time and money.
Charity Hasson — Google review
This is a must see and visit place if you are a fan of the HP films!! We had the audio guide too and I highly recommend it as it gives you so much more information about the sets and areas you are in. The parking is perfect and we only had a short walk to the studio. There wasn’t a queue to get in as we had pre paid tickets and just got them scanned. There is bag check and scanners to ensure people safety. There’s plenty of toilets around and they are all clean. I wont say much about what you actually see so people who have never been can see it all for the first time ! Its honestly amazing and some parts can bring tears to your eyes especially if you are a super fan! All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and because we went this time of year there was the dark arts on which added that little extra in. There’s so much to see and do there. It took well over 4 hours to complete due to how detailed the audio guides are. Looking forward to visiting again one day! I’ll add a few generic photos in but nothing that will spoil seeing big sets for the first time!
Chloe Westall — Google review
Amazing incredible place! A must go to if you are a Harry Potter fan! So much to see and learn.
The shop is massive, the staff are so kind and helpful, the man (sorry didn't get his name) behind the wand counter at the shop was so so knowledgeable about all the actors and wands.
The place was amazing, lots to see, lots of food options, butterbeer ice cream and drink were lovely!
We spent around 6 hours there it was amazing!
Elise — Google review
This place is unbelievable! Well and truly breath taking and parts of it are so immersive.
If you like/love/or are a Potter head it is a must see attraction! There is so many amazing things from the film to see. So many cool ways to tell you how they made it as well. Just make sure you go and see it and don't forget to take a Harry Potter passport at the beginning and watch out for the stamp machines along the way. Enjoy!
Anneliese McDaid (Annie) — Google review
As a die hard fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I was very much looking forward to a visit to the Warner Bros Studio Tour.
We arrived for the first slot of the day, and had almost no wait as the queue was handled brilliantly. It turns out we scheduled our visit on the first day of the Dark Arts Halloween special. The Great Hall was decorated with floating pumpkins and really looked fantastic. As well as this, throughout the day, death eaters put on a wonderful display.
Each and every aspect of the tour was simply brilliant. Getting in-depth insights into the making of Harry Potter and seeing the sets and props in person was super special.
The staff were also fantastic, all of them teeming with knowledge of the franchise and super happy to chat and help where needed.
The cafe and picnic areas were great and I have to say the butter beer was very nice, although the rest of our party didn’t agree.
The gift shop at the end was very busy, I recommend saving a bit of time to look around and wait in the queue to be served. The shop was enormous and hosted a very large range of merchandise. The serving staff were wonderful and very helpful with our questions.
All in all, it was a fantastic day out. With lots of knowledgeable staff, interesting facts and wonderful exhibits straight from the movies, I cannot recommend this tour enough. If you’re a true potter head, you’ll absolutely be right in your element. I will be visiting again.
Sam Hockaday — Google review
How can I even rate a place that is beyond dreams!! This place is magical, and no matter what, everyone should visit this place. It's a magical place any Potter heads dream come true. Every scene every set makes you feel like you are in the movie, speechless, spellbound. Even the butter beer and butter ice cream was the best I had. The merchandise was amazing as well. ❤️✨
Ajita Visen — Google review
If you are a Harry Potter fan then this is a must visit and probably more than once. Second visit and it's excellent. It's pricey but a full day out experience for the whole family. Had the audio guide but didn't really need it if I'm being honest. The queue wasn't long to get in but the one in the shop was out the door when we left. Allow plenty of time. Our fish and chips in the cafe were nice.
Phil Wheeler — Google review
A dream come true for a Potterhead. It was amazing to see how they created the magic of the Harry Potter movies. From the design to the special effects to constructing the sets. There is a really fun stamp scavenger hunt that I enjoyed, I imagine it would be great to keep kids interested. 100% would recommend. It's definitely worth a visit.
Cara Harrison — Google review
A must visit if you're a fan of Harry Potter. Goes behind the scene of the making of all the movies. Pretty surreal to be standing on the same set as the fellow actors/actresses. There are food options available and need not worry bout your meals. Plentiful toilets that are clean. Gift shop wasn't too crowded on a Friday evening. But too expensive!
Recommend about half a day if you're visiting from London. Also recommend to visit early in the morning as crowds are lesser
Eldridge Chang — Google review
An absolutely stunning experience. It was amazing to see the sets used in the movies as well as costumes worn by our favourite actors/characters. There's so much to see and even after 4 hours felt like I could have spent more time there. Definitely would recommend getting the basic tickets as there is so much to already see and read even before having the bonus content from the audio and video guide. It was challenging to do both - use the additional audio guide and also do the original activities I fell behind from the rest of my party
Jonah Graham — Google review
Very impressive! If you want to read the info and take things in properly, it will take far longer than suggested. I'd highly recommend this as a visit for any Potter fans. It is absolutely fascinating. The only reason it isn't 5 star is that for such a long tour, there is only one place to stop and get a drink once you enter the actual tour (half way round). This was after around two hours for us. Being heavily pregnant, I found this a struggle and just wanted a sit down and a drink. When we got halfway, there weren't seats/tables available anyway. Poor weather kept people indoors, which wouldn't have helped. There were benches dotted around but nowhere for a proper stop. You can't eat or drink except in the designated areas. I wouldn't recommend the tour for anyone who may want to take breaks or wants to sit and eat within a 4 hour period. Anyone who is happy to fuel up first and happy on their feet for long stretches will love it!
Leanne Earle — Google review
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Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden, Watford WD25 7LR, United Kingdom
Windsor Castle is a massive, historic fortress that has been home to the British and English Royal Family for centuries. The castle is enormous - occupying over 13 acres - and it's also one of the largest inhabited castles in the world. The castle frequently hosts state occasions, and when the Queen is at home, her royal standard flies from one of its towers.
Better experienced than described. Tour operators I went with = Premium tours. Excellent group, great Tour guide, experienced driver, great timing and important tips.
I visited on a Saturday, started tour at 9:30am, witnessed guards change around 11am. Place was packed with several tourists from all over the world. I'd recommend going with a guide. We had to wait a few minutes in long queues before entering as the place was heavily booked. I bought tickets in advance through the tour group I came with and that saved me a lot of hassle.
Was lucky to witness the guards change. Rich English culture, well preserved, proudly displayed.
A definite recommend for anyone interested in rich royal history and artefacts.
Decent washrooms, affordable eateries around, friendly but strict castle staff, everything was on point.
Souvenirs to be grabbed within and outside castle at reasonable prices.
Philans Cosmos Ankrah — Google review
Love this castle! When visiting Europe you see a ton of castles but this one has to be my favorite! It's clean, kept up and absolutely beautiful! This was my first visit and I already recommended it to all my friends and family planning trips to London! This is a beautiful must stop!
Maria CHAIREZ — Google review
The area around the castle is very nice, roads are filled with flowers and union jack flags everywhere. The view from the river banks and the bridge is so nice and one won’t get enough of. The castle was closed at the time of my visit so can’t comment of the internals.
Dr. Al — Google review
Such a fascinating place of British regal history. Perfect place to go on a weekend and to see the history maintained beautifully.
The regiments of royal guards are there to be photographed in their ceremonial uniforms.
There is Royal Doll’s house and miniature royal palace are also fascinating to see.
There are a lot of sights, where you can click aesthetic pictures and after checking all the places, you can buy magnets, postcards and souvenirs.
There are a lot of good food places near castle and not to miss the ice cream places.
Also not to miss to see “The Long Walk” at Windsor park.
Pooja Prasad — Google review
Highly recommend this as it is one of the must-see locations if you are visiting the country or the area.
Overall, it was a lovely visit. Before arriving we did not know what to expect as this was the first time visiting this particular location. We had a driver who dropped us off at the corner between the long walk and the entrance. Entrance was very easy and organized and the guards were very professional and helpful. No pictures are allowed inside parts of some buildings but that leaves the visitor plenty of area to take pictures outside the buildings on the grounds. I like the audio tour but think that your estimate of how long they take is a little low. It took more than 120 minutes to see most of what we saw and that was before the planned Kitchen tour that we booked. I think 180 minutes might be more accurate. The church and grounds are beautiful and have a rich history we could have spent much more time there. The fire restoration is amazing. Kudos to the builders for restoring it to its current condition in just 5 short years. After the visit, we walked part of the long walk and then down the cobblestone city streets. That was a bit less well-kept than the castle grounds but nice all the same.
Ward Dougherty — Google review
Great day out. Plenty to see and good value for money. Headsets provided are really useful for commentary as you go round the castle rooms. Staff were very helpful and polite. Buying tickets in advance avoids queues.
Paris Hunt — Google review
Windsor Castle reigns supreme as the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, proudly perched atop a Thames-side bluff for over 900 years. Witness to British monarchs from William the Conqueror to Queen Elizabeth II, it's a tapestry woven with royal splendor, architectural intrigue, and captivating stories.
Key Features:
St George's Chapel: A Gothic masterpiece, housing the tombs of 10 monarchs and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's wedding venue.
State Apartments: Immerse yourself in the opulent living quarters of the royal family, adorned with priceless art and furniture.
Changing of the Guard: Witness the iconic ceremony where Queen's Guard regiments swap duties in a vibrant display of precision and tradition.
Magnificent Grounds: Explore sprawling gardens, lush lawns, and the majestic Round Tower, offering panoramic views of the Thames Valley.
Significance:
A symbol of British monarchy and national pride for centuries.
A stunning example of medieval and Gothic architecture, evolving over time.
A vibrant working castle, hosting state occasions and royal residences.
Visiting Windsor Castle:
Open to the public for tours of the State Apartments and St George's Chapel.
Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place daily.
Advance booking recommended, especially during peak season.
Step into a world of royal grandeur at Windsor Castle, where history whispers from every stone.
Yasith Ramawickrama — Google review
Windsor castle is one of the oldest castle in the world and good. You will enjoy with family and friends. One day trip and you will be refreshed after visiting Windsor and the castle. I have 4 stars and 1 star minus for no photography allowed inside castle (closed areas). Some points are very good and nice and good for photography (open area). Well maintained and green.
Kalwant Yadav — Google review
Fantastic collection of art. Beautifully preserved castle full of history. Very friendly and informative staff. You can spend here a day here and still want to come back for more. Excellent audio guides.
Delicious cakes in the cafe.
Karolina McIlroy — Google review
Perfect for a day out and I recommend buying tickets in advance. Amazing place to explore and stunning architecture. Audio guide is available. Taking photos inside the chapel and state rooms are prohibited. Still you can enjoy and appreciate the place inside and out. Highly recommended!
Tonya Santos — Google review
Great side trip from London. Nice shopping area outside the castle. Queen Mary's doll house was OK, interesting. The inside of the castle that we saw was gorgeous. Cool to see all the knight crests. Also nice to St. George chapel, and the queen's resting place.
Jeff W. — Google review
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Having been brought up seeing all the big events held by the royals it was great to be able to see first hand where everything has happened in my lifetime. I’m not a big history person but this was definitely something I could relate to.
We spent the better part of three hours exploring the castle. I would absolutely recommend to anyone.
Anthony Staltari — Google review
Wow, what a place. 1000 years old and still looks amazing.
Went to visit and look inside the halls and residence, etc. Fascinating history Kings Queens paintings and from all over the world gifts etc. To see.
I had to pay my respect to the late Queen and Prince Philip. Took a few moments to remember how wonderful they both were.
Well, it's worth a visit. What else could someone say.
Matthew Robinson — Google review
Fantastic, historical site to visit. The splendour inside is amazing, and the architecture is outstanding. This has something for everyone. My only small niggle would be that there isn't enough information as you walk around, so you need to buy the audio sets or books. However, the staff are informative and very helpful. Excellent day out.
Brian Knowles — Google review
Love it!! The changing of the guards was wonderful. The Castle was so beautiful and there are so many artifacts to see. We also enjoyed a cup of tea with a tea biscuit. Be sure to visit the church where Queen Elizabeth, her husband, mother, father and sister are laid to rest as well as Henry the eighth. Make the time to go into the town as well. The people are all so friendly.
Evelene Harrison Bain Bruner — Google review
I liked it. We visited as part of a 2-day tour from London so we had limited time, but it was more than enough to visit the whole place. We didn’t get to see the changing of the guard, but the doll house is very impressive. There are lots of rooms to explore, and the audio guide was explanatory. However, one of the guides had the files in different order so it was difficult to follow the path
María Guillermina Véscovo — Google review
Very well organized national treasure, we visited when King Charles was on site, but seen no significant blockades or restricted areas. Museum is amazing, obviously, premises are well maintained. Definitely recommend, it's worth the money!
Zsolt Elekes — Google review
Historic castle used as a residence by the British Royal family. Tickets can be purchased on the day but better to purchase online. Tickets which are purchased from the castle itself can be converted to an annual pass for free.
It takes about two hours to tour the grounds and castle, depending on how long you want to linger at each point. A free touch screen audio guide and headphones are loaned for the tour. There is no tour guide, you just walk around at your own pace. The touch screen guide will provide information on various parts of the castle. The parts are numbered. The North terrace then the doll's House followed by the state apartments then St George's chapel. The Chapel is closed for visitors on Sunday. Changing of the guard happens at 11am on certain days except Sunday. No photography is allowed inside. Use public car parks, the castle does not have one for visitors.
Dufus Wombat — Google review
This castle is massive, almost like a small town, and has great views of surrounding Windsor. You can see the long walk, the changing of the guard and the beautiful insides and rooms. A must do.
Jack Mitchell — Google review
A revisit to the castle, apartments amazing, dolls House so cute and detailed. Lucky enough to do the Tower tour this time. A special moment seeing the Queen and prince Phillips resting place. Just a beautiful place all round. Oh and lovely cakes in the cafe.
Linda Bentley — Google review
Iconic and beautiful sight to behold. Your visit could be quite delayed if you did not buy your ticket in advance, as you have to queue to buy your ticket and your entrance will depend on the time of the next available batch. In all, please buy your tickets in advance if you can, and also budget roughly two hours to enjoy your time at the Castle.
cyril uteh — Google review
Had a brilliant visit here. It's very well organised, as one would imagine, with lots to see. We also visited St George's Chapel, which was magnificent and also very moving. No photography is allowed in the castle or the chapel, but it is every bit as splendid as you would imagine.
Lucie Ruddock — Google review
A very beautiful castle. Wonderful collection of rare artifacts throughout the palace. What makes is very interesting is that the castle is still working. You get to see 900+ years worth of history in the making.
Rengesh K — Google review
Visited the Windsor Castles during the Christmas holidays, the castle was closed but we could walk around the castle, take pictures, and also walk to the river. The rail station is historic and the engine which was used by the royal family is still on display. Even if you want to see things outside of Castle it would take at least a couple of hours, our tour gave us one hour to eat breakfast and look around. Make sure you have good cameras and comfortable walking shoes. There are a few restaurants that are open on holiday that day. I guess due to holidays the souvenir shops didn't open until our tour ended.
Pranav Sanghadia — Google review
It's great to visit a place that it is actively being used, but the ticket price is not justified. The majority of the places that you can see are actually on the outside of the castle. The only good thing is that is you decide to donate the ticket amout to charity, you have access for a year to the castle with the same tickets, but still, if you don't live nearby then my initial comment stands.
The dollhouse, for example, has really long queues, and once inside, you have to keep moving and can not really enjoy how much you want as the flow has to move.
Honestly, overall, it's not that impressive compared to other castles that I have visited. The great thing about it is the location as it is really close to the train station and it's easy to reach.
Anelis Glodean — Google review
Worth the ticket price. Allow 2 to 3 hours to take it all in. The Art work is amazing, as is the architecture. The staff are really helpful and enjoy answering your questions. The Chapel isn't open on a Sunday which is the day we went so that was a disappointment. Souvenirs are expensive but cheaper in the shops outside the castle. Parking was £5.50 an hour.
Eric Organ — Google review
Windsor castle is great but closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. We went through a tour and unfortunately chose Tue. The place is historic and has some great stories. Highly recommended to include a guide who can tell the stories. Don't miss the mile walk
Chander Damodaran — Google review
I was impressed by the tour (individual audio). Really a lot of interesting things to see, as well as the chapel. we also saw the changing of the guard. in short, worth a visit, buy tickets in advance
V V — Google review
This place is imbued with a rich tapestry of history and a regal atmosphere. Awe-inspiring features and well-preserved architecture captivates visitors, while guides offer insightful narratives. The grounds are splendidly maintained, presenting enchanting views. Be prepared for a good amount of walking. The establishment also offers a lovely gift shop with unique memorabilia.
Md Soleyman — Google review
Returned to Windsor Castle for the first time since February 2019, and the experience was even more breathtaking with the better weather this time around. Windsor truly looks stunning under the sunlight. One of the highlights was Queen Mary’s Dolls House – it’s absolutely amazing, offering a miniature glimpse into royal life.
Lucky for us, we visited on the last day the State Apartments were open, which added an extra layer of excitement to the visit. The audio tour was a standout feature, informative and well-organized, making it easy to match the commentary with each room we entered. The views from the castle windows over the gardens and beyond into wider Windsor are stunning and not to be missed. You could easily spend many hours just wandering and soaking it all in.
A note for future visitors: St George’s Chapel was closed as it was a Sunday, so do check the opening times ahead of your visit.
Wade Zammit Meaney — Google review
Such a wonderful, interesting piece of history to walk around with headphones for a walking tour! I’d highly recommend. We visited in November 2023 and really enjoyed it! We pre-purchased our tickets, which was well worth it as we didn’t have to wait in any queues!
Ryan Pavey — Google review
Beautiful Castle with amazing history. Definitely give yourself plenty of time to walk through all the rooms and take everything in. Also don't miss out on the chapel. Definitely worth visiting.
Marcus Law — Google review
We visited on Saturday of Easter weekend so it was quite busy but manageable. It was a beautiful day, too. All tours of the castle were well managed both outside and inside, considering how busy it was. The staff were friendly and helpful. Once inside, we'd spent around 2 hours in total exploring the castle and its history. I'd recommend getting the audio guide, as you are constantly moving and so won't have enough time to read everything. We ended our tour in St George's Chapel, which was quite surreal for me. We walked around slowly, and it's surprising just how many people are buried there. We had got to some stairs which had a sign saying "you are about to walk past the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II". We couldn't stop by it. We had to keep walking. It was quite emotional for us to see it, as well as seeing a grave stone for Margaret too. Once we had finished our tour, we continued and ended our day in Windsor at a few local pubs and a restaurant. Highly recommended for anyone interested in our history, but it is also a great town for a day out without the tour of the castle.
Annabelle Rose — Google review
Beautiful castle outside the London city. You can take National express for less than 10£ to visit there. Make sure to visit Jewels the best part of it.
This theme park is themed around the popular Lego toy system and offers rides, shows, amusements and shops across 12 themed lands. It is one of the most-visited attractions in the UK, with more than two million people visiting in 2015.
Great one night stay with 2 days in the park. The park had great rides and luckily for us the ques were not too bad. Our 8 year old really enjoyed. Our only complaint, was the air conditioning in our room. It would only blow cold air. We were unable to get it working to warm up. We stayed in the castle hotel, in a themed knights room, which was a great experience. We are all worn out today, from such a fun experience in the park. We ate our tea at the bricks restaurant, which was nice. Good service. We ate our breakfast at the tournament tavern, which was also tasty, with good quality food. Would recommend the experience for families.
Emma Morgan — Google review
A great place to hangout with family and friends. We reached there at around 10 am and thought that we are very early and what will we do for the entire day. But as the day passed we found it very difficult to cover the entire resort in that limited time. The resorts closing time is 6pm however we left ad around 6.45 and there was a huge crowd which did so. And even after leaving that late we were thinking that we could spend more time there. Since it's summer holidays and especially we went there on a bank holiday it was super crowded and busy. The first ride we took had a waiting time of around an hour. And all the major rides had the same waiting time but all were worth the wait. The rides I liked specially were the water splash, the haunted house and the fairy tale ride. The fairy tale ride was so fascinating that we took it twice, and also because it was not that busy. It is recommended that you take spare clothes if you want to indulge in the water rides. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, though they are a bit expensive. Highly recommended
Abhijeet Roy — Google review
We have been here 4 times in the past 4 years. This was certainly the most disappointing. Before I start let me state it was on 30 June 2023 and not school holidays.
How about I give you the + & -
+
Friendly staff
Shop has a lot of cool stuff
Great rides when they are functional and working
Coffee now at entrance and later on which is great
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Viking River Splash was not working last year and again not this year in summer!
We spend 6.5 hours there and only managed to do 7 rides. They simply let too many people in! It was a madhouse and others had similar complaints about the capacity.
Food is terrible and extremely expensive.
£10 for parking which is 15 min walk is simply not very fair. No other option either.
They really need to sell less tickets so that people who are in can enjoy things more. We waited over an hour for 3 separate rides! Again not school holidays.
Below scores are out of 10
😉 Customer Service 9
🙂 Food Quality 4
🙂 Atmosphere 9
🙂 Price £££££ (rated between 1 - 5 £)
🙂 Presentation 7
🙂 Products 7
✅ Wifi Yes
🙂 Location 10
🅿️ Parking: Lots of paid parking available at £10
Overall 7 ⭐️
Luca ?Otago? Lani — Google review
A great day out. Recommend buying tickets in advance as cheaper. Blue badge holder pay standard parking but get priority parking spaces. Carer tickets claimed at ticket office BEFORE you go inside. (To order these are well hidden on the website pages, search "carer"). Digital download for all your days pictures is £20 which is much cheaper than buying individually. Ride queue times hit and miss. Longest wait we had was 30 mins.
Massive lack of seating throughout park to just sit for a bit. On a hill so get your comfiest shoes on to walk in. Would have been 5 star but staff at the "fun flavours " ice cream shop were really rude when we asked for a vegan option (there wasn't one). Plus staff at the hot dog stall by the harbour were having a bad day and looked like they had just finished an argument. Toilets on entry were really grimy even at the start of the day.
Helen Hare — Google review
Amazing hotel and fun park. Second to none with so many things to do, kids didn't stop for a second. Themed room was clean and fresh with plenty of room for a family of 5. Probably the best shower in Europe in the bathroom. Legoland park was incredible and left me and kids a bit awestruck with all the Lego creations and rides. I Highly recommend.
PS. I would like to thank all the staff who were full of fun and made our stay an absolute pleasure.
david ebsworth — Google review
This was an amazing place to go with my 7 year old. He and us absolutely loved it. So much to do and we went on all the rides we wanted to go on together. We stayed over and got a good deal on the room. We enjoyed the room too.
Only down side was the price for food in the restaurants on site. Lunch was well overpriced for what it was, and quality wasn't the best, same with evening meal only saving grace was good service and friendly staff. The park itself was amazing, though, and all the rides were appropriate, which you don't always get elsewhere. The Christmas activities on and santa visit were really good and my son again enjoyed this. We'll be back but won't be eating on site.
James Davies — Google review
This is definitely a full day out possibly even 2 to see and do everything, average queuing times for the summer holidays. We'd definitely return. Staff are friendly and helpful, facilities are clean and tidy despite the massive foot fall. We saw a live action show which was brilliant.
Lisa Moseley — Google review
It was a wonderful day with high temperatures since the morning. There are a lot of games, all of which are free and included in the ticket. Today is my son’s fourth birthday, and I was lucky to go to this place. I thought my son would not enjoy his day, but he was very happy to play there, and one of the things that made him very happy today was getting a car driver’s license 😂😂 I thank God. On this wonderful, beautiful day. I highly recommend families to visit this place
ahmed alfatatry — Google review
Had an absolute blast here with the kids! Tagged along on a family trip to celebrate my nephew’s birthday. We booked in advance using cereal vouchers. It was a lot of fun & tons bigger than we’d anticipated.
From workshops to theatre to age-appropriate fun rides; there’s something for everyone!
Onyeka Online — Google review
This place had something for everyone and all ages. Rides were great however waiting times were quite high. The kids enjoyed their time there so much.
Food wise was tough as they didn't accommodate gluten free options. The kids were very sad they couldn't have any ice cream because it was cross contaminated. You can take in snacks which was great. Definitely coming back when the kids are a little older so they can experience the bigger rides too. I think you need to come a few times so you can see all the different parts of the park. Because you spend so much time waiting to get on the ride you don't get to actually experience the park as much. So definitely need to come back. I guess that's how they make their money 💸💸💸
Mel S — Google review
I recently visited Legoland Windsor on a weekday, and overall, I had a positive experience. The ambiance of the park was great, creating a vibrant and fun atmosphere that added to the enjoyment of the day.
The staff at Legoland were mostly nice and friendly, which enhanced the overall experience. They were helpful and willing to assist whenever needed. Interactions with the staff were generally pleasant, and they added to the positive atmosphere of the park.
However, one downside of my visit was the significant queues. Despite it being a weekday, there were large queues for the attractions, which affected the overall enjoyment of the day. Waiting for extended periods of time can be frustrating, especially when you're eager to explore all that Legoland has to offer
Travel Buddy London — Google review
What a great day we had, think we probably needed 2 days and wish we had stayed. It was busy but not uncomfortable. The park is packed with loads to do and see and I would highly recommend a visit, wish we'd done it years ago to be fair. Food isn't cheap but we didn't expect it to be, the refillable drinks were a little disappointing and no ice available, so wouldn't do that again but overall a great day out. Recommend paying to park beforehand to save a few pennies :)
Colita Dainton — Google review
We spent an entire day at the park and was enough to see all attraction. Although there were massive queue everywhere. The entry ticket is reasonable if you buy it advance. Many food/snacks options, also vegan friendly.
Staff was very friendly. And seeing the shop outlet is MUST! 😍
Annamária Nagy — Google review
What a fantastic day we had. This was our 'Big Kids' day out and we picked a perfect weekend for it. Parking seemed to be the only difficulty but we picked a Saturday so we've only got ourselves to blame. The attractions were amazing, the new 4D ride was mind-blowing and the Halloween performance finished it off for us. We'll be going back one day!
Jake — Google review
Spent a day at Legoland during Christmas opening. Bought tickets in advance, which was good because it was sold out. The park looked great, decorated with lights and trees, and there were extra events throughout the day. Kids had a great time. Personally I think other theme parks give better value for money, this is relatively limited if you're looking for adrenaline, but good for keeping younger kids entertained for a day. Also good if you're a Lego fan!
Was impressed to see a sun block dispenser on the outside of the first aid office. We didn't need it because it was freezing cold, but top marks in the summer as I haven't seen that at other places before.
Steven Howe — Google review
We stayed in the Legoland Hotel for the Santa sleepover, and we had a great time. All staff were friendly and helpful.
We did think the hotel could do with a few more Christmas decorations, but still, it was nice.
The whole park was open, apart from the water rides. Mythica was brilliant. We went on this a few times.
We had dinner and breakfast in Bricks restaurant, and again, staff were great and very helpful with any allergies that you may have.
Did think the breakfast would have been better if it was buffet.
The park was clean and plenty of places to either get food or drinks.
Overall, a great night away.
Matthew Smith — Google review
We had a great day. We took our 8 year old and he lead the way. What’s good is none of the rides are huge so he’s happy to go on all of them. Great for families. We had a brilliant day. Despite arriving for opening time and staying until closing - it was busy so we only got on 5 rides all day.
Nicola Robinson — Google review
Great family day for young and old. Park opens at 10. I recommend you get there before as there is a public opening countdown every day. As soon as you enter, there are toilet facilities, and you either walk or take the train to the rides. Will stress you will be walking for most of the 7 hours you are there recommend hiking shoes,wellies, and waterproofs in case it rains! There is little in the way of shelter. It is very open! Nearly had to take a loan out for the ice cream £5 it is massive. Waiting times on rides depends on the time of year you go. There are plenty of toilet and coffee shops about. No dogs allowed. Wheelchair and pushchair accessible
Michelle Finn — Google review
We had a fantastic day but most rides were closed, not the cleanest of places, £20 for unlimited digital photo's on the rides but only one ride had a photo the rest either were not taking photos or the rides was broken/closed.
Would recommend finding out what is open before booking. All you can eat pizza pasta is nice food but manic when busy. Expensive day. But we made the most of it.
Eddie Morris — Google review
Great place to visit and spend the day. Queue times varied depending on time of day. There's a good variation of rides depending on age and excitement level. Get the Legoland app to see queue times and help navigate around the park. Priority parking opens at 9am which isn't printed on the ticket. Unlimited refill drinks were a lifesaver, although £9 upfront per bottle, it was great for the kids as we didn't need to keep visiting shops or carry around bottles in our bag. Overall a great experience and will definitely be visiting again.
Craig W — Google review
Legoland is a great time for a family day out. I would say the upper age limit for kids is around 12 years old. Older than that, the rides will seem a bit kiddy.
Buy your tickets in advance. Pay for parking in advance. Have fun!
Tom Carter — Google review
Good place to visit, we have had unlucky day as it was raining 🌧.
Rides are fun and approx was 10/15 min wait time.
When we sat for lunch I the large eatery the fire alarm went off and we was told to evacuate, it was a false alarm and we couldn't complete our lunch.
As every big theme park is essential to arrive early to park easy and not wait too long to enter.
Overall good fun Park for the children to enjoy.
I recommend to visit.
Lyubomir Georgiev (Lyubo) — Google review
Good fun for younger children but be prepared for long queues in the school holidays. Take snacks & drinks to have during the waiting time is my advice. We also found a lot of rides were not working or broke down while we were there which added to the frustration levels,the rides we did get on were good though.
We also stayed at the resort hotel which was really enjoyable.
Mossy — Google review
We Loved our Trip to Legoland. We got there nice and early at 9am in the car park and thought Wow we are one of the first few families to get there. Parked up and made our way to the Entrance and Lucky to be First in the line. We had about a 20 minute wait for the Gates to open. The Staff did a count down from 10 and Bang on 9:30am the Gates opened. My son had already decided on the first ride so we made our way down to the Laser Raiders ride. Being there early does make a great deal of difference as no queues for the rides. By 12pm we had done a lot of rides and then had a Nice break and had some Food. Then the boys wanted to go to the Splash water area and cool down as it was a seriously Hot day (25c+). As the day went on, we could see the queues getting Bigger and I recommend using the Legoland App as it gives you a waiting time on each ride and how to walk to the next ride. As for Food and drink it is pricey but it's recommended you buy the Refill Drinks Bottle at about £14 each for 2 Bottles and there were Drinks stations everywhere to go and Top your Bottle of Drink. We took some of our own food and snacks to save a little. Overall it was a Brilliant Family day out. Legoland ticked off our List...Let the next adventure begin ✌🏽
Gurminder Singh Dhahan — Google review
We came here for 2 days we stayed in Slough just 10 min drive away so was cheaper it was fantastic my 9yr old loved every minute and so did we its all set out really well. We were lucky the English October holidays start this week so it wasn't too busy no waiting in cues for long and not at all with some rides we spend the whole day here.
marie kev_marie_scotland@hotmail.com — Google review
If you or your kids love Lego then Legoland is must go place for you. We enjoyed our first visit very much. But was disappointed with the crowed management, it took at least 1 hour in the queue for each ride, due to the huge crowd. Few tips from my end which will be helpful if you are visiting the Legoland.
1. Try to use public transportation to reach the Legoland. Will be helpful to avoid parking and traffic bottlenecks.
2. Always book the tickets in advance because if you go for ticket booking for today the ticket charges will be more.
3. Download the Legoland map on the phone to traverse through more easily in the park.
4. Identify the rides you want to do and go directly to them without wasting time on anywhere else. The other parts of the park you can always visit without the queue.
5. Leave half or one hour early of park closure time to avoid traffic.
6. Avoid bank holiday weekends to avoid crowds.
Was disappointed by crowd management, the Legoland Management should limit the tickets instead of asking people to go for skip the queue tickets.
nilesh palkari — Google review
My experience at Legoland on New Year's Eve was nothing short of spectacular. The park was alive with excitement, and the festive atmosphere was infectious. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the fantastic fireworks show, which lit up the night sky in a dazzling display of color and light, filling the air with a sense of wonder and delight. As I strolled through the park, I was captivated by the impressive Lego builds that adorned every corner, showcasing incredible creativity and attention to detail. The rides were thrilling and filled with laughter and joy, adding to the already magical atmosphere. It was a truly unforgettable way to ring in the new year, and the memories of that special evening at Legoland will stay with me for years to come.
Frank The Tank (Husky) — Google review
I really enjoyed my stay at the resort hotel and the park. My 4 year old son loved it. The room with the hidden treasure, the play room and splash pool. And once we go to the park the new rides and attractions just keep on coming. There is plenty to choose from, we visited on a week day which made the queues much shorter...if visiting on a busy weekend I would suggest the fast track queue options. Especially if going with little one
Norbert Nagy — Google review
Good for the younger family members and those who love Lego …. Typical theme park prices though and weirdly the fairground stalls have “variable pricing” the £5 a go on Friday was £7 on a Saturday? We swerved the £3 to throw one basketball at a hoop though! Mini land is cool though and the AR app for Mythica amusing - not so amusing was a 70 minute wait for the ride. Long waits for most rides for young children is not fun for them or us adults!
David Anderson — Google review
It was a very nice one. I wasn't expecting the size of the resort until I got there. 😅 We could only visit a few number of places. We've got a Merlin pass, so we'll definitely visit again - of course, the places we've not been.
Ibrahim Oluwaseun Adedokun — Google review
Kids enjoyed it. It was a tough day, though, with queues up to 50 mins for some rides - considering it was March, I can only imagine what it would be like during school holidays and the summer!
The biggest downside was the price of everything. £9 for a battered sausage and chips. £5 for an ice cream. £8 for 5 donuts. £25 to hire a scooter. £10 to park. Lego massively overpriced (playing on kids' wanting it). Up to £10 PER RIDE to get to the front of the queues, meaning those with money could jump to the front of all the queues, leaving those less well off, waiting even longer in queues. Not fair.
These types of places absolutely rip people off, for no other reason than sheer greed.
But, the kids enjoyed it....
Jonathan Davies — Google review
It was a lovely place, beautifully designed, strategically located, and spacious. The rides were awesome, and the kids had a superb time.
The minicity was the most exciting non-ride aspect of Resort for me.
The waiting time is almost as advertised, but most of the attractions had wait times less than 10 minutes.
Henry O. — Google review
Amazing place. It has everything for everybody, right from kids of 4-8 years, young once and adults as well. You can get food from the various options available there, or you can pack the home made food as well (more economical). I suggest to plan the trip and what rides you want to try (use LegoLand app). This will help to cover rides you want to enjoy. You may to able to cover all rides in a day so either try to schedule another trip or you may want to stay there (yes, there is an option) and try all the rides. Enjoy !!
Jigar Thakkar — Google review
Visited for the first time with my 6 year old daughter during the first week of Easter break.
Daughter loved Legoland, naturally, especially being a ninjago fan. Sadly, it didn’t live up to my expectations.
We had a 4 hour limit to our stay because of family commitments and during the first 3 hours we queued for 3 rides and for lunch.
On lunch options, £8+ for a long hot dog is just too much and the quality of fare is really basic and unhealthy.
To get the best out of your visit arrive early, get the queue jumping pass and take your own lunch.
Chris and Nat — Google review
Really good day. Easter Friday, booked tickets and parking in advance. No queue to get in and the queues when in the park weren't that bad really, 45m to an hour for the big rides but still a few that were only up to half an hour wait.
I've added a Map of the park for you so you can use it to plan your route around the park. We headed straight to the back of the park and worked our way to the front throughout the day. Worked well.
Adam Jarvis — Google review
Had a lovely day out here in the April half term and it was not too busy. Longest que during the day was 50mins for the sky fire ride.
It was easy to find and park up (I paid for parking in advance which I highly recommend). We then headed in at 10am as it opened and went in with no waiting.
The kids loved everything they went on, and the ques were very reasonable. They were often moving quickly which is good and there is generally plenty to look at and keep you entertained while waiting.
We had the fried chicken for lunch but it was far too overpriced and certainly felt like they were taking advantage. It doesn't need to be that expensive. Hence the 4 stars here.
We barely managed to get on a quarter of the rides available during the day out, so it's very possible to stay at the park or nearby and have multiple visits without being bored. However we managed to go on all our favourite ones and it was wonderful for the younger ones to be able to try their first roller coasters.
The shop at the end was great, we got there a bit early to avoid the mad ques and it paid off.
Overall I would rate our trip 4/5 with the lost star being the high price of extras such as the food/drinks, full price on lego at the shop and overpriced souvenir items.
We will definitely return though, thank you Lego.
Kyle Keenan — Google review
Fun place for the family! While it rained it was still a good time. Finding our premium parking failed but oh well.
There is lots to do and ensure you bring rain gear and pack a great picnic as they have places all over. There is a resort hotel on the grounds and skip that. Stay at the Heathrow Marriott on Bath Road :)
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, situated on the scenic Chiltern Hills in Dunstable, Bedfordshire spans over 600 acres and houses a diverse range of more than 2500 animals including lions, tigers, camels, elephants and penguins. The biggest zoo in the UK is owned by the Zoological Society of London and offers tours, adventure play areas and classes to visitors.
Adore this Zoo. My little girl absolutely loves going here. Something new to see every time as you can never see it all in one day.
The park is fantastic! So much to do for all ages there. Very well thought out and places. Train rides are fantastic, but are at an extra cost. We have annual passes, which if you are local I would recommend, as you only need to go a few times to have more than made your money.
I got my partner the Giraffe experience for his birthday and it was amazing. He loved it so much! A bit pricey, but so worth it.
Louise Cole — Google review
Nice zoo, we spent a full day on a Sunday.
It's massive on extension so be prepare to walk a lot.
Some animals are difficult to see, we struggled to see with bears, cheetah died so no cheetah.
There are tables for picnic so better to take your own food.
Missing some other animals such as snakes, insects, that will be nice to see too
Roberto — Google review
Lovely zoo experience as always. If you can it's worth the walk around to see the native animals and scenery.
Zoo staff and volunteers lovely, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Well worth many visits.
matt Farmer — Google review
Fantastic zoo, very spacious with plenty of benches to rest on. Greats views. My daughter also enjoyed the summer activities, making a flower bomb and playing in the Dennis the menace area as well as the carousel (£3 extra). My daughter's favourite was the baby elephant and zebra. Would highly recommend eating in base camp, as it has a large seating area and a good menu.
Rebecca Capener — Google review
Loved our day here with the kids! Well worth a visit, plenty of animals to see from elephants to lemurs! Really nice play area for the kids, plenty of restaurants to eat and ice cream shops. Overall a lovely day out would definitely go again.
Jaria Bukhari — Google review
Good variety of different animals and plenty of open space. The only hindering factor depends on the time of year one visits. Since we went in winter many of the animals were not in their enclosures which negatively impacts value for money as less animals can be seen. Regardless it's definitely ideal for families.
Daniel Robson — Google review
Our children were fascinated by the animals. We were delighted to see the cheetahs, lions and tigers - it’s not always possible to see the big cats!
We took scooters which made the distance of the zoo easier to cover. We also enjoyed the train ride and the beautiful pink blossom!
A fabulous day out!
Katie Pinney — Google review
As with everywhere prices are going up and Whipsnade is no exception with an adult ticket now priced around £30.75. This makes their yearly membership much more attractive. As you need to go 3 or 4 times in the year to break even so to speak. Plus three membership covers London zoo as well.
The zoo is running Easter extras including a 'egg' hunt which is looking for egg boards with a chance to win a years gold membership. This was useful for my children to encourage them round the entire site!
It is a large site and walking shoes are definitely recommended but this means that even when it is busy you have space.
It was good to see the lions which are in loan to ZSL and hopefully Whipsnade will manage to get some of their own to replace the ones they lost in due course.
The biggest attraction for my children is always the butterfly house and crocodiles but everyone has their own favourites!
As with anything if you want to keep your costs down take your own food.
A highly recommended day out!
Simon T — Google review
Whipsnade Zoo is a really brilliant place to spend a day, lots to see and do. Highly recommend a visit. I went on the Elephant experience which was superb again highly recommend booking this informative experience especially if you love Elephants like I do. We opted to pay for driving the car around which was great and made getting around so easy especially for people with mobility issues as it is a big place to walk around with so much to see that having the car really helped. The views around the Zoo are beautiful. If you want a fun and interesting day out go to the Zoo. A baby elephant due anytime so that will be lovely to see when baby arrives.
Julie McNab — Google review
Really is an amazing zoo, be prepared and get your walking shoes on as this place is huge! Indoor children's area is great for the kids and is free but will need to book in advance! Overall amazing day out with the family.
jp de villiers — Google review
It's a great place to visit in a summer afternoon.
We reached around 2pm and most of the school kids were preparing to leave, so we pretty much had the zoo to ourselves. The zoo is very big and well organized, and the map is very helpful in helping us navigate around. Loved the free roaming wallabies. Penguins, tiger and lions are the ones that one must check out!
xiaobo xia — Google review
This is the best zoo I've ever visited. We took 2 young children and they loved it. Be prepared to do a lot of walking - but it is well worth it. So many animals to see, it's a job to fit it all in.
All facilities were clean and tidy, as was the whole site. I recommend paying the extra to take your car in - it allows you to drive around the deer park, which was fantastic. The bird show is not to be missed.
Nikki Palethorpe — Google review
Took my grandkids here for the day. What a great zoo
Just fantastic
We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the zoo. Some
Animals were still fast asleep when first arrived But came out later on.
Fully fully recommend
Worth the money and the visit
Jill Jenkinson — Google review
My boyfriend and I spent the day exploring the zoo. We had a great time. We both enjoyed seeing hippos for the first time. We were impressed with the enclosures - especially the rhino one. With many of the enclosures the views were not obstructed by the fencing which made it feel less like a zoo. As we were visiting on a Monday in November the catering facilities were limited. We saved a bit of money buying our tickets in advance.
Rebecca Pollard — Google review
It is a really lovely zoo. It feels more like a safari the animals have lots of places. The view is amazing after or before you visit the bears. It has a nice playground for the children. We really liked the bird show.
The food is basic nothing special, The zoo is still under development.
We spent a great afternoon there and really enjoyed it.
Judit Santak — Google review
It's such an amazing zoo! It's the largest UK zoo,featuring over 2,500 animals!
I would recommend booking in advance and come early to have enough time to see all animals. There is plenty of free parking right in front of the entrance, but they also offer paid spaces inside. Make sure you wear comfortable footwear as the zoo is quite big and there is lots of walking.
They have a few 'animal talks' during the day where you can hear interesting facts about animals. We managed to catch the one about lions and see the animals. I would definitely recommend seeing them as well as elephants, giraffes, rhinos , there so many animals you can see there!
There are some additional activities, as well as some benefits if you have membership. There is a lot of fun for kids as well - carousel, petting zoo, as well as a learning hub centre where they organise group visits for schools.
You can have a meal at a few restaurants and cafes or bring your own food and use the picnic area. There are plenty of toilets around the zoo as well.
I would definitely recommend visiting!
Rosi Petkova — Google review
Oh my gosh I think this is probably the best Zoo I have ever been to. I enjoyed it so much, we went as a family and it was really incredible. The park was laid out with different continents to explore, with loads of ‘walk through’ experiences where you could be in the enclosures with some of the tame animals. There was lots of unique animals that I had never seen before, such as two types of Rhino, Hippos and a butterfly enclosure which was such a great experience. Even on a cold day it was so nice. They had lots of talks around the park which you could get information from. Felt very kid-friendly also, with lots of parks and buggy/wheelchair accessible areas. Still an awesome place for an adult to come also.
Naomi MHahn — Google review
Me and my 7 year old son absolutely love this place! So much so, that we have had a Gold member annual pass for 5 years so far. We visit at least 6/7 times a year. It’s such a huge, beautiful place and the animals are obviously very well cared for.
The childrens playpark is huge and there is definitely enough to keep the kids entertained what with the soft play and hands on farm all in the same vicinity.
The train takes you on a lovely little guided tour of the zoo for a small fee and you get to see some of the animals which you might not see on foot.
We also love the little wallaby’s that are free roaming around the grounds of the zoo. Especially when it’s Joey season :)
The animal talks are great to watch, we particularly enjoy the Bird chat as the parrots fly right over your head! Also if you time it right you get to see some of the animals being fed…the chimps are by far the most interesting to see in this event.
The butterfly house is a delight, so many beautiful butterflies which literally can land on your shoulder. You can also see them hatching out of cocoons.
The only advise I would give is to wear very comfy shoes and bring a packed lunch or snacks as the food is very pricey as you would expect.
All in all, a fantastic place to visit!
Kymoiselle W — Google review
Great family day out, lots to explore. You feel like you can freely explore whichever animal you wish to see first there is no set route. You can get quite close to a lot of them. The butterfly and aquarium are brilliant. Lots of refreshments and food options available.
Katie Stanley — Google review
My wife and I took our 2 boys here recently for the day and we loved it. It is set in a beautiful setting as some of the views are outstanding. It is a big zoo with plenty of space, but it still has plenty of animals to see. There are plenty of places for kids to let off steam. We will definitely go back.
Neil Fullbrook — Google review
The best zoo I've ever been to- I really enjoyed the butterfly area and the petting zoo! There's so much for all the family to do here and the staff were super welcoming.
Definitely recommend spending the whole day there since it is a very big place- there is an option to drive around the park which is really handy especially for those with disabilities.
And the view from the top of the hill was amazing, the perfect spot to eat ice cream with the penguins.
I spent the entire day and I still don't think I saw everything! There is always more to see so I will definitely be revisiting!
Amy Woor — Google review
Me and my two boys (2&6) LOVE Whipsnade Zoo!!!
We have membership, and it's totally worth it as we are there all the time.
We love seeing all the different animals and learning lots about them. And having the freedom to run around in the fresh air.
Absolutely great day out for all ages!
Chantelle Back — Google review
It's definitely worth a visit. Highlight of our trip away (two big kids). Large are but pretty flat and buggy accessible. Able to get quite close to the animals. Parking was plentiful and not far from the entrance. Train around the Africa area reasonably priced.
Food is dear for what you get but that is expected in a zoo. Most of the good food is around basecamp with a few pop up stalls in other areas. Would also recommend the information guide. Worth a visit!
Sarah — Google review
Such a great experience, took our grandson for the day. The staff were so friendly and informative. Very clean and the animals seemed well cared for. The butterfly house was an unexpected surprise.
Lots of walking at a leisurely pace and the train ride was enjoyable.
Several very good play areas for the young ones. A great day out. Parking free opposite the entrance.
Paul Bennett — Google review
This zoo is amazing. There are wallabies just roaming free round the zoo. It is a clean zoo and the animals have amazing enclosures. They have plenty of space. You can get so close to the animals it is incredible. You can easily spend all day there. There are that many animals to see that we didn't manage to see them all. Take a picnic as the food is a little pricey but this does not take away from the zoo itself. The staff were so friendly. Especially in the butterfly House and the Bird display. How close you can get to the giraffes and elephants is incredible. Beautifully looked after. We travelled 2 and a half hours to visit this zoo and it absolutely didn't disappoint. If you have little ones definately take a pushchair. X
Kerrie Granton — Google review
Recommend a visit in warm weather and not in half term.
Visited during half term. The free/exterior car park was closed due to the rainy weather and so we had to queue to enter the site in our cars, which took about 20 mins.
Due to half term, there was barely any parking available.
The zoo does not appear to be designed for the cold/rainy weather season and lacks paths for pedestrians.
There are very few solid paths on the outer enclosures which meant that we had to wade through slushy, muddy grass.
The zoo is slacking on services for visitors such as coffee/food kiosks. The cold weather would have been bearable with a hot drink or too, however all of the kiosks were closed.
The zoo is great for the animals as all the enclosures are huge and spacious for them.
The zoo lacks somewhat for guests, due to limited viewing areas to see the animals and the fact that these are set far back from the paddocks.
However it is definitely worth a visit, due to the large variety of animals, including the farm animal area, which I definitely recommend for younger children as they can get close enough to stroke the animals as oppose to the other parts of the zoo.
Kyri Soupashis — Google review
Me and my mum had an awesome day out today and we saw animals (whom were all mostly asleep) but we managed to see a ton of animals and it was an awesome experience for the both of us and it was rather enjoyable and a ton of fun.
My favourite animals that I loved seeing best were the giraffes, zebras and the flamingos! It was great to actually go up to the viewing platform to see the giraffes 🦒 and was awesome to see the zebras through the glass 🦓
It was an amazing day out on the whole and we managed to make a day of it.
The cafe, shop, aquarium and butterfly park were wicked, it was awesome 😁
Joanna Bean — Google review
This is one of our favourite zoo, located of the M1 junction 9 as you drive from London.
The place is consist in a wide animal diversity, plenty of space to walk, picnic tables and beautiful view.
You can drive your car inside like a safari at extra cost but is really worth it!
There is an indoor soft play Lullabazoo which you can only book your slot online!
Outdoor playgrounds for children with picnic tables around.
A beautiful train ride throughout the zoo for £3/person.
Depending on the day and time you visit can be traffic on the approach!
Highly recommended!
Bogdan Belcescu — Google review
Good variety of different animals and plenty of open green space.
The only bad factor is depends on the time of year one visits.
Since we Was last Sunday , many of the animals were not in their enclosures which negatively impacts value for money.
Regardless it's definitely ideal for families with children’s.
Catalinka — Google review
We have had a fantastic experience in the zoo. We managed to see all the animals and wildlife we loved except the bear were hiding too far away. We were impressed by the warm butterflies dome. The setting was organised and well look after. The toilets were clean. We had a great time on the day, thank you! Highly recommended for family outing.
Leechee Kuan — Google review
Had a lovely day out, very lucky to see pretty much all of the animals! Especially enjoyed the baby rhino and elephants. Not too busy mid-week, and stopped for an afternoon snack at the restaurant that was open. The train was a fun extra and went to a few of the daily talks.
Kayleigh James — Google review
Love this zoo! Such a great variety of animals with good views and natural enclosures. We always see them all too not like some places and the giraffe enclosure is amazing 😍
Ben Clark — Google review
This is an amazing zoo, so much to see, hours of fun. If you decide to walk around, make sure you have some comfortable footwear as this is a big zoo and well spread out (there is the option of taking your car in). There is plenty of free parking, a zoo shop and a variety of food and drink places. Shelters are also available for those with their own food.
A great family day out!
Lynne — Google review
We had a fantastic family day at the zoo! It’s a vast place with wonderfully spacious habitats for the animals, although the diversity of species was somewhat lacking. The train ride didn’t quite hit the mark. While it’s not the top zoo we’ve visited—it certainly has room for improvement—it’s far from the worst. A solid four-star experience.
U & V Tuna — Google review
Our first visit to Whipsnade.
My daughter was very keen to see the Asian elephants. She was not disappointed!
Great to see these beautiful animals up close.
A shame we couldn't spot the brown bear today.
I definitely recommend bringing your own food/drink as the various cafes etc. Were quite busy.
The aquarium and butterfly house was lovely. We enjoyed trying to spot the different reptiles and seeing the conservation work going on. Lots of steps done today!
Becky Brown — Google review
A great day out for all! The zoo is spread over a large area, but they allow cars to enter for a fee which can help if you're visiting with young children.
There are a choice of eateries around the zoo and coffee shops for those cooler days.
The animals are well looked after in great sized enclosures, with enrichment to maintain their mental stimulation.
Members enjoy great discounts on food/drinks and also the many experiences on offer at the zoo (keeper for the day; overnight stays etc).
National Trust-owned Hughenden is a lovely country house that was home to the former Prime Minister between 1848 and 1881. The gardens were designed by Mrs. Disraeli, who did a cracking job. There isnt much room in the garden, but thats nice as it offers a bit of peace without being overwhelming or feeling like you are missing anything. Lovely place to visit, especially if you're interested in British history!
The car park is about a third of a mile from the house but the walk is downhill through open woodland so is a pleasant stroll. Thankfully there is a lift on a golf buggy available if needed for the return journey.
The house itself is quite modest but the story of Disraeli's life and his friendship with Queen Victoria is excellently displayed. The guides too are very impressive and helpful.
Gifts from Queen Victoria fill the rooms which are displayed as Disraeli would have had them.
During the second world war the house was used for preparing maps primarily for the RAF and there is a very interesting section explaining this.
Nearby the house is a tea room and well stocked shop. Plants are also for sale.
A really interesting house, well worth the visit. Allow about 90 minutes to see the house.
The gardens are also well tended and beautiful. Certainly worth exploring.
Jocelyn Twose — Google review
Very interesting visit, excellent volunteers full of informative snippets. Loved the World War 2 story only uncovered by a chance overheard remark in 2004. Particularly liked the availability of deck chairs on the lawn for visitors to rest a while. Lovely to see so many volunteers tending the beautiful gardens.
Yvonne Morris — Google review
Lovely visit, great courtyard for refreshments and gift shop, nice walks around the estate. House is wonderful, character features and WW 2 history. Walled garden is nice to walk around. Easy for parking and plenty of spaces. Lovely views and the walk down to the church and back.
Jonathan Faithfull — Google review
What a stunning house with beautiful interior and exterior detailing. Amazing artwork and furniture pieces along with very interesting history. The gardens were full of apple trees, plumbs and quince, everything very well looked after with knowledgeable volunteers on hand to have a conversation. One drawback was that we visited after some heavy rain and the walking routes were steep and slippery from mud making them inaccessible and dangerous. Cafe was lovely with delicious coffee and cakes - the berry flapjack was especially yummy! The church is also worth a visit where Disraeli and his wife are buried.
Iza Z — Google review
What a lovely place for a family day trip. Beautiful grounds. A fantastic historic home to look around. You will learn many things about Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and the house's secret use during the second world war. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. A lovely time all round. I autumn bring a bag for all the windfall apples from the trees.
krish kandiah — Google review
Huge grounds with long or short walks. Impressive house and architecture beautifully decorated and furnished. Only disappointment was lack of decorative formal garden, although neat and tidy lacked the Wow factor. Good cafe on ground floor.
Warren Heath — Google review
The museum is informative. The garden is pretty. The cafe is good too and declares calories info. I particularly like this. Although by law, all cafe and restaurant in England must do so, I know a lot of them haven't.
Jenny Clarke — Google review
Stunning place with nature all around. Ample parking space which is a bit further up from the manor but the walk is a very relaxing through the woods. Very helpful and friendly staff. Was able to get a free wheel chair from the shop for my mum. Cafe has lovely vegetarian option, and every dish is so delicious. The manor itself is so well maintained and gorgeous. Lovely place for a day out.
Sachin Pandey — Google review
wonderful place. A clean environment, an excellent park for walking and relaxing. The gardens are well maintained, there are places to sit and rest. The house is clean and well maintained. The volunteers are kind. The organization is excellent. There is a large parking lot. Also blue badge parking. The cafe is good, but the food and drinks are a bit expensive. There are tables outside and inside. Relatively close to London.
Tscetomira Petkova — Google review
NT which includes parking. Lovely property with gardens & rolling fields. Lovely red kites flying close enough to see their feathers. House is lovely & story of Disraeli really interesting. They have talks, good to hear about the history of the man himself & his life. You can visit the grave of Disraeli, his wife & another lady, that's a story in itself!.
cat p — Google review
Nice experience but the house was not quite as impressive as I was expecting. Lovely grounds, great cafe and shop. Volunteers very friendly and knowledgeable. Worth a visit but personally I wouldn’t rush back for a while.
Will H — Google review
It's a beautiful property, with scenic walks. But the approach road is very narrow, so you should have good driving skills. Lastly, very interesting associations with World War 2, were surprising.
Gaurav Kaushik — Google review
Another lovely NT property with varied history and beautiful grounds. Enjoyed my summer time visit and could have spent hours in the walled garden soaking up the sun and admiring the orchard. Gardeners and groundskeepers do a fantastic job.
Amy Collier — Google review
Lovely place to visit. House well worth a visit and staff very informative regarding the History . Lovely little coffee and gift shop. However, just be aware that several areas can be quite step in places , especially if you visit the church at the bottom of the hill.
Vivien Baker — Google review
Homely rather than stately is how I would describe Hughenden, though the main rooms are Victorian dark; dark walls, dark furniture, dark fabrics, so even on a hot, sunny day it seemed cold. Some rooms house an exhibition of it's war-time use as a base for mapping enemy targets.
The gardens are pretty rather than impressive but with the bonus of red kites circling overhead looking for picnic left overs.
If it wasn't for the Disraeli link this would be a fairly ordinary manor house badly gothicised in the Victorian fashion.
Watch out for the steep, uneven drive up to the car park that will test your springs and exhaust mountings.
herm dig — Google review
Not only is this a great stately home, but it also gives a good history lesson about the famous British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. There are many artifacts related to the great man's life. Particularly interesting is the video about his relationship with Queen Victoria. Around the mansion is a lovely garden, and nearby is the church where Disraeli is buried.
T Hartberg — Google review
We had a lovely visit to Hughenden today whilst staying in the area. It was easy to find with plenty of parking.
It was a short walk through a wooded area and past a pretty orchard to where there is a cobbled courtyard with modern toilets and two cafe outlets.
There is indoor seating but also plenty of outdoor tables with parasols which was perfect given the warm weather.
We had a curried cauliflower pasty which was delicious and the coffee and tea was good too!
The house was just a short walk away and houses some beautiful sculpture and paintings as well as a fascinating exhibition on the role of the property as a secret map-drawing base during the Second World War.
The grounds are beautiful and with lots of mature trees so some nice walking with good views :)
Diane Wass — Google review
Really beautiful National Trust property. The grounds are well kept and the Twelve Days of Christmas displays were really lovely. The house is well worth a visit too - very interesting exhibitions on its war time use and Disraeli.
Sophie V-E — Google review
Very nice house and gardens. Interesting exhibitions about Disraeli, and about the use of the house by the RAF for mapmaking during WWII.
We visited on Good Friday and it was very busy, I think because there was a children's Easter event. The car park was really overfull with people parking on verges. Despite that, we had no problem looking around the house and we were able to get lunch in the café.
Kay Tee — Google review
Another amazing National Trust Venue. I was blown away by the association with World War 2. It really put into perspective how scary war times must have been for all involved. It's a beautiful maintained house. And the grounds are gorgeous. A fun day for old and young.
Katherine Pearse — Google review
Second time here, a lovely house steeped in history! It wasn't until 2004 that it was revealed that part of the house was used during the second world war to defeat the Nazis. Go see, go and learn the history and also enjoy the grounds for superb walks.
Gary Dickinson — Google review
Lovely house with an even lovelier gardens. Not much to see but was still a nice place to visit. Cafe was nice but the staff working there were rude and didn’t acknowledge us for about five minutes
Caroline B — Google review
Another beautiful National Trust's site near London, therefore I was afraid it will be full of strange visitors and not well maintained. Area around wasn't most beautiful, but maybe because of lack of plants and flowers in winter. Facade needs some work as well, but inside our experience was satisfying and older Britons, as a volunteers, were very helpful and knowledgeable. Building has a very interesting history, especially the part connected to the second world war. I'm not going to write to many details and leave sightseeing as a surprise for you, but there were few very interesting rooms, amazing old maps, furniture, and even activities for kids. I really enjoyed external library with many interesting books. I spend around 20 minutes just with thick book about world wines! :) Thanks for you work 🙏
Marek Kluka — Google review
A very beautiful and well preserved Victorian mansion with hidden past, that served as the country house of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield from 1848 to 1881. It is now owned by the National Trust.
Very helpful guides who can answer any questions about the history of the house and their late residents.
The house is located in a very peaceful Chiltern valley with picturesque views of woods and hills. Lots of benches around where you can sit and enjoy the chirping birds.
The 1,500 acres of parkland surrounding the red brick Victorian mansion of Hughenden Manor is great for a short walk in lovely surroundings.
There are 4 different types of walk you can choose there: the hilly, flat, forest and the park.
10 different hiking loops around Hughenden!
So even a spoilt one will enjoy it!
A cafe with food and drink is available.
There are also the gift shop and a toilet facilities too.
The car park is a decent size.
Don't forget to visit the Grade II listed St Michael and All Angels' Anglican Church in which churchyard Benjamin Disraeli was buried. The church is located not far from the Benjamin Disraeli mension. The car park is right outside of the church.
Irina Springate — Google review
Great value as we had lottery tickets and got in cheap, can be pricey if you pay going rate. Car park is up a hill so if mobility an issue they have a golf buggy. Has inspired me to get a book on Disraeli to learn more, and after that may get book on Gladstone
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Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA, United Kingdom
Bletchley Park was the site of World War Two code-breaking, and today it's an important heritage attraction with a good museum.
A great exhibition of life behind the scenes of the propaganda machines of the world.
Regardless of your thoughts on a war, this is a great story of humans solving problems, interactive, informative and worth a days ramble around the site.
We'd just like to thank everyone for an outstanding day, my daughter bought a Virgin Experience ticket for myself (I have been trying to get here for the last many years), we popped in at 12:00, bought a guide book (which turned out to be back to front, I liked that more, followed the form of Bletchley), we then left at 17:10 (apologies), our guide was amazing, informative, humorous and got the group working, 14:00 tour, 24/03/21.
We were so pleased that Bletchley Park staff/volunteers all seem to enjoy their work and it is noticeable.
Thanks again for a great visit.
Leon Hellyer — Google review
It was my first time at Bletchley. The history was fascinating. The tour guide option is worthwhile as it is a confusing array of buildings although a map is provided. There were lots of interactive displays and lots of personal lived experiences narrated. I was surprised at how well maintained the house is with lots of arts and crafts designed woodwork, ceilings and plasterwork. The cafe was pleasant and efficient too. Well worth a visit.
Maria Catterick — Google review
Absolutely amazing day. Very very interesting place, all the staff and volunteers were great, filled with loads of passion and knowledge and willing to share all of it. 5hrs it took to go round and I will be visiting again to learn much more. I thank all the staff and volunteers for keeping this history and memories alive from the gate on the way in, through buying the tickets, all around the the park, the restaurant (hut 4) the shop and on the way out. I will remember today forever.
Steve Lee — Google review
A really fascinating place to visit, more of a focus around the Enigma machine of course. We found that unlike other war museums there is less here about uniforms, weapons, medals etc which is a nice difference.
We visited on one of the hottest days in summer, so some rooms/buildings were incredibly hot. It goes to show the kinds of conditions they would have been working in at a time of war too, humbling.
I also particularly liked the art exhibition focusing on data. There were a few that you could contribute to.
Lots of green spaces, so great for a picnic if you bring your own lunch or snacks.
Acacia — Google review
An excellent day out. Hard to believe we were there from opening time (10am) until closing time (4pm). Worth signing up for the free walking guided tour (outside). The headsets cover much of the same. Walking tour lasts for about an hour. Lunch in hut 4 - pretty good selection. A lot to see and your tickets are valid for a year to return anytime. Free on site parking or train station a couple of hundred metres away.
Chris — Google review
The tour guide gave us a very interesting view of the place and the story, which is always welcome. The family audio guide for children is welcome but not enough to keep them interested, despite the embedded games. Maybe some scoring board system or progress bar would have helped -"getting hired as a secret agent" thing. The interactive screens scattered in the huts do a far better job at keping them interested.
Kyr B — Google review
Loved our visit which has been known a must visit for ages. We arrived @11am & left 4 hours later not having seen all the exhibits. Some will br more useful than others data capturing is not my thing but loved being in yhr place where history was being made. We tried out hut 4 cafe for lunch..very tasty & also the free guided tour. It would be helpful to explain the guided tour is just outdoors not around the exhibitions & and for us it was a bit long winded & too detailed. Looking fwd to the new exhibitions they are planning and will definitely return. Highly recommended for junior school kids & upwards.
trish morgan — Google review
Wow what a historic place! 😲 Far bigger than I thought it would be. Spent six & a half hours walking around the grounds and exhibits. Still didn't get to all of it! Staff were great a very knowledgeable. Great place to visit if you like WW2 history 😀
IAN CONNER — Google review
Bletchley Park was the UK biggest secret during WWII. It still remains one of the best secrets as a place to visit.
If you thought the movies were good you really need to visit Bletchley and see how really amazing the truth actually is. It is totally staggering what they did in those small huts.
But what is great about Bletchley in 2022 is that they have restored the site, and kept the 1940’s feel of the whole site. Everything from the huts to the cafes and toilets are in theme. There are lots of video, interactive and information to make it a great visit.
As other people have said keep the tickets, they are valid for a year. It may take 2 or 3 visits if you want to read everything.
One of the best sites in the UK to visit, even my partner who hates “war stuff” loved it.
Ian Francis — Google review
Attracting visitors from all around the world, Bletchley Park has something for everyone, from absolute novices who don't know anything about WW2 to certified expert military historians. You can have the self guided tour with headphones and commentary in different languages, or pay extra for a human guided tour, which is probably going to be the best experience. There are original enigma machines, along with replicas of various other code breaking devices. The site isn't too big, so you can walk it all. There are lifts / elevators next to most staircases and access ramps everywhere, too, so older visitors are looked after. There is an impressively sized gift shop, with almost everything you can think of, including Bletchley Park gin, beer, puzzles, t shirts, etc... there are a few cafes, indoor and outdoor seating and picnic tables. The short movie clips they play in the cinema room are very informative and well put together, and the original huts with 1940s furniture are particularly impressive. There's plenty of parking and lots of staff on hand to help.
Paul Garner — Google review
Lovely historical building, absolutely a must visit for anyone with an interest in the Enigma machine, and the first ever built Alan Touring world computer. This is a fascinating place that transcends history with the great display of artifacts used during WW2. Highly educational, and a great day out for anyone. Open Monday to Sunday, from 09:30 am to 17:30 pm. Paid parking available, wheelchair access, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Giulio Marino — Google review
Good day out with friends and family. If you get there when it opens and leave when it closes there is loads of history on codebreakers and enigma to see. There is a cafe, pond and all the machines that they used. Some of the machines are interactive with lots of touchscreen tablets so good for young children. (Under 12s go free).
James Coop — Google review
Visited on a Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Arrived as it opened at 9.30am and no queues, was recommended to take the included 1hr tour of the grounds with a guide (book at the information desk) and that was really informative.
Cafe and restaurant on site, food was very tasty with reasonable prices (London influenced?) and in the end we spent over 6 hours there. Believe we saw most of not everything but you could definitely spend longer there.
Great thing with the tickets is that within the next 12 months you can return again as many times as you want, so excellent value.
Ian Saxton — Google review
If the allied code breaking exploits during WW2 is of interest then this is the place. Lots of information about code breaking with interactive exhibits sprinkled in. Options of going along the guided talks or going solo. If you chose the latter, don't forget to pick up one of audio description packs (you can bring your own headphones if you wish). A great day out for the whole family.
ifeanyi nwabueze — Google review
Went on a school trip, Amazing visit. The mansion and huts really make you feel like you were one of the code breakers. The vehicles were very interesting, you had some which were used during working hours, then you had one caravan used in the 2000's. Would visit again.
Ashton Hegde — Google review
Overall, it isn't as good as it used to be, because Colossus is no longer included as an exhibit and they didn't make this clear at all. Also, the Winston Churchill room no longer exists.
They have improved what they do have, including a very good video when you walk in and a cinema area with another good video.
£7.99 for the bath ducks in the gift shop is a rip off, but other items in the shop were valued okay.
The children's playground needs some more items. It would also be good to have learning material in the museum for young children.
Paul Richardson — Google review
I had a really great experience. The site was well kept, lots of good modern exhibits, guided tours by volunteers and generally a lot of WW2 history. There is a play park and eating areas too. The tickets are valid for a year allowing for return visits. Well worth a visit.
Stuart Nibloe — Google review
A very immersive experience. So much information about very dedicated people with pictures around the buildings making it more personal . A lot to see and interact with . There are facilities to eat and sit down. Benches outside around the lake are a welcome break from the huts. One can only imagine what an 8 hour shift was like ! A lovely day out 😊
Anne Stachurski — Google review
Visited on their 1940s weekend, it was really nice to see and hear all the different period clothing and gear. Bletchley Park as a museum was informative and interesting but not my cup of tea. Felt it was like reading an uninspiring textbook, very knowledgeable but rather tedious which, is why I suspect the ques for the few interactive exhibits were long.
Joseph Pinter — Google review
Very interesting place of historical significance. If you already know the history there isn't that much more to learn, and there is a lot of repetition. It's still great to see it all in person. Do follow the suggested order on the map, it really helpful and goes in a good order to understand the timelines.
Sadly, It's a bit on the expensive side and the food is very pricey so maybe bring a picnic and sit by the pond, it's a very charming spot.
I think very young children might not enjoy it but slightly older or teens may find it diverting enough if they like museum. There are lots of interactive displays dotted around. We spent about 2 hours here, so wear comfy shoes.
Rx Frost — Google review
We had a great day at Bletchley Park! Even the security were happy and informative. All the staff were really helpful and polite.
We went on a tour which was 1 hour and it went so quickly, his name was John. An hour wasn't long enough tp talk about all the amazing things that happened there.
The exhibits were interesting, some were interactive. I liked the fact it told you how long until the next showing of a clip or movie. The D Day movie was great.
Pros: great day out, good shop, informative tour guide, good facilities.
Cons: expensive food (no peas, as they run out!), I'd like to see more of the mansion set up to how it would have been,
Overall a great day out and you get visit as many times as you like for 12 months after your visit which does include some events.
Sam Smith — Google review
So much history so many unsung heroes and so little time. I was a bit time poor today but really wanted to visit this bastion of WW2 secret war winning legend. I got a taxi to the Park from Milton Keynes Central station with a quick stop at the hotel on the way. Driver agreed to pick me up there 3hours later and I was not disappointed. It is only a short walk from Bletchley station however and not much more from Bletchley Town Centre. This venue is very wheelchair friendly and is packed with information. The staff are incredible and go out of their way to make the visit special. As usual I spent too much in the gift shop but just couldn't resist as the items for sale are very relevant and not the usual fare. A gentle stroll around the grounds takes you through the actual buildings where democracy was saved by dedicated people who worked tirelessly to glean the intentions of the Nazis and give the allies the upper hand from early on. Without these heroes the world might be a different place today. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition and there is even a play area for the children, however on my visit many of the kids were enthralled by the interactive exhibits. A pair of older children (early twenty somethings) were having a great time trying on some of the authentic 40s apparel supplied for the purpose. Photography without flashes is welcome and the cake and tea I had in hut 4 was superb. There are guided and self media assisted tours available but I chose to go it alone as I'm familiar with the history. I would recommend this as a must see activity.
Jesse Caple — Google review
History at its best. We didn't realise how big the site was and how much information was available regarding the very important,if not crucial, work that was carried out leading up to and very much during the 2nd world war. You could easily spend two days here and still find things to read and discover. There are interactive code breaking opportunities for both children and adults, just a bit of fun for us but could well have saved lives during the war, well worth a go!!! Food was also available from a couple of sites and plenty of space for picnics if the weather is nice particularly around the lake in front of the house. Tours are available but get in early to book as they fill up quickly, if you miss those though, don't worry as a full audio guide is available and is very well put together and informative. Good disabled access too. Have a great time code breaking!!!!
shaun — Google review
The history of the site is presented in really interesting ways with quite a few interactive options along the way. The site is huge & fairly sure we missed bits 🤦 there was also work going on up at the house so it was covered in scaffolding so I'm really glad that the tickets are valid for 12 months so we'll be able to go back 📷😎
Claire Dragon — Google review
We’ve been wanting to head out to Bletchley Park for a while and so glad we finally did! What an amazing place. The code breakers did such amazing work and the curators of this museum have done an amazing job capturing this part of history. The grounds are also beautiful, even on a rainy day!
Diane Begin — Google review
Excellent experience. Very informative and well preserved and documented. You need a full day or two to get through it all thoroughly. My ticket provides a second visit, so will have to go back to finish. A self listening tour is provided.
Liesl Knott — Google review
Excellent museum - held my kids attention for 3 hours (11 and 13) which is no mean feat. The 13 year old asked to visit after learning about Alan Turing at school. The exhibits are structured in a very accessible way and there is a nice balance between human stories and the more technical story of the code breaking. Would highly recommend, book in advance, allow for 3-4 hours - there is a lot to see.
Chris Grieve — Google review
Fabulous place to visit, lots of history.
My wife took me there as a birthday present.
We had a lovely talk with Cara, the engagement officer.
Keith Foxwell — Google review
Prepare to stay all day. We arrived for our timed entry at 11pm, took a tour, and then started on the exhibits. So fascinating, didn't even notice we'd missed lunch, and then it was closing time and we hadn't got to see it all.
Will definitely be taking advantage of the buy once visit many times in year ticket.
Paolo Rosi (Paolo) — Google review
Before traveling to London, friends of ours urged us to visit Bletchley Park where Britain’s most brilliant code breakers played a very critical role in helping to speed up the end of WW2 by one to two years by intercepting German transmissions that were being sent by secret coded messages. The guides who led the tours were well informed and touring the grounds was absolutely fascinating! We took a train to Bletchley Park and the trip from London took about an hour but it was the highlight of our vacation and well worth the excursion.
Arthur Glauberman — Google review
Very interesting. History of the second world war code breakers. Phenomenal people. The site is very well kept and clean and tidy. It does somewhat lack in exhibits and furniture. Lots of empty rooms with story boards
Grosvenor Lucas — Google review
Lots to see and learn on this sprawling estate. The guides are very informative, although you do have the option of picking up your own "listening guide" if you're in a smaller group.
You can easily spend the whole day here and still not cover most things. I was so engrossed in learning about this place, I completely forgot to stop for lunch - don't make that mistake, as there's a wonderful café here
Shiraz Esat — Google review
Brilliant, educational fascinating glimpse into the work that helped end WWII two years early. Well laid out with audio and visual aids. Suitable for wheelchair access but there is quite a large area to cover if you want to see it all. Small but adequate cafe and interesting gift shop
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The Mansion, Bletchley Park, Sherwood Dr, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB, United Kingdom
MK Snozone is an indoor ski slope complex offering ski and snowboard lessons, group parties and kids' programmes. The staff are always friendly and communicative, ensuring that every lesson goes smoothly. In addition, instructor Matt is fantastic - patient, calm and attentive during the lessons, he helped son reach a new level up. Additionally, Josh - who looks after the children's programmes - was also great with son.
Excellent real snow slope, had an absolutely amazing time on the snow slopes with family and friends, very family friendly atmosphere, total blast, my kids loved it too. Highly recommend this activity, you can't beat real snow slopes, however this gets you as close to the real snow experience as possible without leaving the country. The facility as a whole is fabulous, lots to do.
Our host James was great, really got involved, and made our time there safe and awesome for us all.
D Tailor — Google review
Took my boy sledding the other day and he loved it. It is like disappearing into another world, a pretty cold one, but great fun. A bit more comfort in the seated area would be great. More activities for the kids, like an arcade or a play area beyond the hamster-sized soft play would be great. They definitely have the space! Best to shop around to get kitted out, as it can get pricey!
S8Creative Ltd — Google review
I always love this place - great value and is always a fun time! Ski and boot rental is always efficient, and the staff are always ready to help. Only one small issue was that the lift kept stopping from all the beginners, which caused a long queue, however it was to be expected. Halfway through they opened up the second lift, which resolved the problem brilliantly and had a great last hour! I really recommend it for beginners or people who need to practice before hitting the slopes! Thanks for a great day out :)
Lucy Orme — Google review
Excellent support and communication throughout lessons with the friendly trainers. Most recently, instructor Matt who helped our son attain a new level up. Matt was so patient, calm and attentive during lesson. It was wonderful to see by the end of the session how far our son had progressed. As a parent that’s always really lovely to see. Shout out also to Josh for keeping an eye out for our boy 😊 he’s mentioned you a few times 😊 We drive over an hour for these lessons so it’s satisfying to feel that the time, effort and cost is justified! Thnx guys for consistently adding to our positive experiences at MK Snozone
RAF Francis — Google review
Real snow and decet size, you can have fun there, and it's also a great place for kids to learn. They have classes for children at different levels, book online. The only issue with classes is you should book in advance, you may have to wait a few weeks for a particular class. The waiting area is big and there is a cafe. You can also rent all the gear on the spot.
Pawel Matusz — Google review
Great place! Our first time skiing ⛷️ and it was great, we booked a private ski tour for beginners and can't recommend it enough, well worth the drive down from London, we will be returning to do the other levels! Thank you to our instructor, Tom, for making our experience fantastic!
Laura Rose — Google review
We really enjoyed our visit to snozone, we went on a weekend and it wasn’t too busy. The slope was wide and spacious so you have lots of room if you’re learning or perfecting your technique.
The snow felt quite sticky under the ski’s and there were a few random icy patches on the slope which can’t always be avoided but a little extra caution needed to be taken for beginners.
Fiona Williams — Google review
Good learner experience for my 11 year old. Snowboarding levels 1-4 being taught by instructor Archie. It’s a shame the teaching earlier is almost out of view for parents that attend to watch from the cafe. Facilities are great, equipment in good condition and friendly staff. I’d of preferred if the groups were maybe 4 or 5 people instead of 6 for more time to practice but it is what it is. We shall return for sure 🏂
Kevin Jeffery — Google review
Although it is not very crowded, it is very good that there is a real snow, the presence of such a place is very successful, the washbasin and dressing rooms were very clean and hygienic. The only problem was a young girl named Stephany if I remember the name of the staff. they were interested, other than that, everything was very good and successful, I can say that the price is average, but it would be nice if there was a discount😍
Mina Derin ??nar — Google review
We took our Geand daughter here for her Birthday to do sledging. We all loved it. It was the first time she had been, but we had been a few times in the past. You get 45 minutes sledging time. It's good fun. Take a spare set of clothes though, or waterproofs.
Angela Sloan — Google review
Took the boys for a two hour session on the Snow and they had a great time! Lots of space to improve their skiing.
Special shout out to Tony on the button lift, what a helpful, friendly chap- he made our day. Boys perfected the button lift so quickly thanks to his patience and help. Thanks Tony .
Emma Platt — Google review
I did a level 1 & 2 lesson which lasted 3 hours. The instructor was very knowledgeable and encouraging.
As the lesson went on he differentiated the class so that everyone was improving on what they had achieved so far. I was happily surprised at how much I developed in the time and came away with a card listing all the skills I had gained and what lesson level to try next to move forward.
All equipment was included in the price. I just needed to wear long trousers and sleeves (I wore a thin layer plus waterproof trousers and jacket so as not to get too hot when exercising).
Meryl Crooks — Google review
We have had 3 family lessons at Snozone Milton Keynes now and every instructor we have had has been great!! Super patient with both children (who are much better than me 🤪) and engaging. We all really enjoyed it and feel much more confident on the snow.
BeFit Cornwall — Google review
Brilliant large establishment for all the snow experience. Suitable for kids to adults with any experience in skiing and snow boarding. Ample parking. Very friendly staff. You get boots,helmets and gloves if you don't have your own. Great safe place to bring kids over 4 years +.
SDS — Google review
Very good a great place to get you started if you want to learn this is the place to go to. They were very accommodating we had to move our session and as it was not busy they did change it. Remember to bring gloves!!! Otherwise you have to buy some there. There is plenty of car park as the place is inside a shopping centre.
Miguel Santillan — Google review
Well managed slope to learn skiing in the UK. The rental counter and restaurant services are nice but quite slow, it took half an hour for my sandwich. Better go early enough to get the equipment, especially if you wanna grab something to eat there as well
C C — Google review
We came for our first snowboarding lesson and had a fantastic time! Tony, our instructor, was brilliant! Very knowledgeable and encouraging. Excellent value, great facilities and conditions, can’t wait to go back for our second lesson which we booked straight away!
Craig Torrance — Google review
Thought I'd try the Milton Keynes slope after visiting the Snow Dome at Tamworth many times, the size of the slopes is larger, longer and good to have button lifts over a escalator. I did feel the snow didn't quite flow as well here and mainly felt more sticky especially the lower third down you went. Possibly the chemicals used or down to the hired ski's, although saying that a friend was on his own board and made the same comment of how 'sticky' it felt.
Paul Screen — Google review
Not skied in 27 years so needed to test muscle memory
Slope is obviously not huge, and the bottom definitely flattens out a lot. Snow is a little sticky, But the skiing is worth it. Had an exceptional time skied without being rushed for 4 hours. Highly recommend it if you prepping to go away or (as my daughter did) taking lessons. She did the 8 hour plough to parallel course and I was really impressed. Instructor gradually built the technique explaining fully. End result my daughter was skiing really well ready for our ski trip
Food is a little meh in the cafe. But everyone’s we met was super helpful and nice
Price wise think it was great value. My session was £45 all in (with skis, boots and helmet). Daughter was £200 and included all equipment, lunch and instruction! Bargain !
Stuart Lawrence-Taylor — Google review
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The manor house Waddesdon Manor is a famous English estate built between 1874 and 1885 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The property is now managed by the Rothschild Foundation on behalf of the National Trust, and houses some of the world's most priceless artworks as well as a famous wine cellar. The lavish home is popular with visitors for its elaborate architecture, stunning gardens, and opulent lifestyle.
The house is really grand from the outside and inside. If possible make sure you can view the inside of the house. The guides inside will give you a detailed insight to the history and all the collections within the house. The gardens are beautiful to view too. There's an aviary and stables up can visit within the gardens. I would highly recommend booking the shuttle bus to get your trip started sooner as its a long walk in.
Kalpana Vekaria — Google review
Absolutely loved this Manor House. Huge. So much to see both inside and out in the extensive gardens. All the guides are well informed and friendly, it took us almost 2 hours just to look round the house there's so much to see. Booking is recommended. The opulence of this wealthy family is stunning, indeed, Waddesdon is really a collectors house, and the family continue to add to their collection. The gardens are beautiful. There is a wonderful aviary, and a talk about it, and it's birds every day. The tea rooms great. This is an absolute dream of a place to visit. No height barriers, huge carpark. Very advisable to book/pay for the bus up to the house, it's quite a steep walk, and after 3 or 4 hours looking round it's a long walk back !!
Polly Wainwright — Google review
Lovely day exploring the grounds, the beautiful and impressive house with Christmas themes... And the festive fair.
Great food on offer from many styles of cuisine.
Clean and accessible loos
We had premium parking which was a bonus to drop off shopping half way through the day.
Simon Lloyd — Google review
I visited on a coach trip, as getting there by public transport is difficult. We were escorted up to a dropping off point near the Manor, and it was then just a short walk. We were a little early for our designated time slot, so I explored a little.
The beginning of the self-guided tour was crowded to begin with, but I lingered to allow people to get ahead of me. I found it very interesting, & the staff were very helpful & informative. I did get quite tired, especially as there weren't many places where you could sit.
I then found myself a snack lunch, followed by a visit to the shop.
Before leaving I had time to explore some of the extensive & tranquil grounds, including the splendid aviary. I was glad to see that dandelions had been allowed to grow and were attracting bees.
All in all, a very good visit.
Wendy Edwards — Google review
Lovely grounds! Gorgeous aviaries. Would love to visit when the manor house reopens. Fabulous for meetings. They took excellent care of us, the lunch consisted of fresh tasty sandwiches, crisps, and brownies. Great coffee. Will be back next year!
Cheri Crystal — Google review
Fantastic place. Great place to visit especially if want to see how the richer people in society lives.
You could comfortably spend days there. Each area was opulent with the various wall coverings, carpets, parquet floors etc..
The works of art adorning the walls are great from English and Dutch painters.
I am adding a few photos to speak a thousand words. The cellars, wines, jewellery.
The stables were great for food.
You're able to take as many photos as you like but without a flash 📸 😉.
A National trust car is a must as you will certainly want to visit more than once.
Dwight Smiley — Google review
The building and the collection is exceptional. We spent 3 hours just walking around in the palace to see everything.
It is much bigger than you thought at first look. Only the garden was a bit disappointing as the rose garden was abandoned, some plants were dead and the flowerbeds were cheaply planted.
The park is huge and lovely. It could be more pleasant if the garden could get back to the deserved glory.
B?la Valter — Google review
Most amazing place!! It's well worth a visit and the grounds are beautiful. Very well organised with large car park and visitor reception on arrival. Bus shuttle is worth paying for as you can ride it all day, as we did, to go to get out picnic. Would highly recommend and will be making the trip again soon.
Helen Wood — Google review
Very good National Trust property.
Lots to see in the manor. Gardens and grounds to walk around.
At the moment there is an art installation The Wedding Cake well worth paying to see it.
The only downside of the day was good. Or lack of couldn't get much to eat at lunchtime in both the lunch places
Chris Morton — Google review
If you are a national trust member then it's definitely a must visit place. A huge garden and equally large manor with plenty of art work to admire. We spent a whole day and will be visiting there again. Maybe a little pricey if you are not a national trust member but still worthwhile a visit. Highly recommended. Very friendly and helpful staff too.
Kazuki Endo — Google review
I was there for the winter light festival. Walking around the outside lights was awesome and well planned. Access was via the tarmac paths which were generally good but sometimes rough and in need of repair.
The private seller stalls were good offering some good wares, though pricey.
The main Hall had been adapted to reflect winter stories and themes. 🥰
Disability access to the main hall was poor due to the number of folk attending. The lift was an "antique" and restricted throughput with ques to access different floor levels.
The public access toilets were under the building down a steep curved ramp with no steps. But clean.
Access to the main house is by a transfer bus from the car park. For this event the buses were wheelchair accessible.
There were some EV charging points but I wasn't aware of these until leaving. Looks like you needed to have your own cable.
Christopher Houghton — Google review
Wonderfully to go to the Christmas market and show. Made me wish I was a little girl again. It truly evoked a magical Christmas experience. I really appreciated all the art and I am so glad that everything the buildings and gardens and the the precious rooms and the treasures seen in them are being preserved. I will return for a tour when the Christmas exhibit is over.
Liesl Knott — Google review
Got to be seen to be believed! Allow lots of time to explore the house, there is so much to see. The guides are so friendly and a fountain of knowledge so do ask them. Due to time constraints , we were only able to spend time at the house but will definitely be back. The shuttle bus is a very pleasant ride & runs frequently. Stables cafe has a decent range of food and drinks & nice to sit outside too but indoor seating is available.
Dee A — Google review
Amazing place to visit on a day trip. Got the coach up from parking spaces as brought new puppy along with us. Walked around Christmas market stalls and ate our lunch. Great day out. Would definitely recommend!!
Zane Waldron — Google review
Fantastic place. The house is a must. A display of the wealth of the Rothchilds family but if you look beyond the opulence there is some fascinating exhibits. You will need up to 2 hours for the house. The gardens are lovely and very manageable but with some hilly parts. Book the house in advance and if your budget can stretch to it use the premium parking adjacent to the house. Worth the National Trust membership.
Ian Kemeys — Google review
My kids loved visiting this place, it starts with a bus ride so it is a winner from the start. Has a lovely rose garden, and an aviary also has a huge playground with a big slide. The house is very interesting too with beautiful chandeliers.
Tinali Garrett — Google review
Fun for all of the family, or those seeking adventure!
Waddesdon Manor plays host to a plethora of sights, from adventure playgrounds; to aviaries filled with exotic birds.
This family friendly National Trust location has parking on site, with a shuttle bus service up to the Manor for just £2.50 per person or the option to trek it yourself at your own leisure.
The Manor doors are open to the public, offering a glimpse into its past with iconic paintings, tapestries and furniture.
A National Trust to tick off for sure with accessibility for all!
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Adam Turner — Google review
I love everything about this location, the gardens lovely with the fountain and flowers, the house is absolutely lovely with all the old fashioned stuff/rooms, and the current art exhibition that is on at the gallery! I couldn't miss that! Absolutely amazing 🥰
Joanna Frank — Google review
Lovely day out. The building is beautiful inside and out. The gardens are stunning, and it was lovely to see the aviary with the different birds. Food was reasonably priced. (Sandwich was £4.95) There is a restaurant and two outside cafes. One by the shop and the other at the stables. Lots of wasps around! It's definitely worth a visit. The building itself is not that old, but the collections inside have some interesting stories.
Jennie Davey — Google review
wonderful place. excellently organized. There is a large parking lot which is far from the house - but there is a private bus transport - which is absolutely available to go faster. All the staff are absolutely friendly. The ticket price is affordable and worth it. An unforgettable experience, especially if you are lucky enough to have good weather to enjoy the gardens and park. Have a picnic and a walk. There is a cafe with sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. Normal for such a place prices. I recommend Absolutely. I would visit again in better weather. only I didn't see an EV charger. It would be nice to have one./but I haven't asked the staff/.
Tscetomira Petkova — Google review
Went for the Christmas light display and to see the house decorated for Christmas. Tickets bought in advance. It was absolutely beautiful, lovely walk around the grounds, Christmas market on site, spent about 4-5 hours here. When booking I paid £30 for Premium parking, I thought I had to pay to be able to park but there is actually a huge free car park onsite, which we parked in. Had to then go back down to move the car. No signs to tell us this, only found out when our tickets were scanned. I wouldn't have paid the parking but when booking it looked like I had to. Overall a beautiful place, loved our day there.
Clare Sheppard Gale — Google review
Stunning property inside and out. Went for the Christmas illuminate and craft fayre was a good selection of stalls. Inside was decorated beautifully with a children's book theme but the star of the show was after dark when the property is lit up.
City Girl — Google review
This amazing neo-renaissance manor was donated to the National Trust by the Rothschild family and is an incredible example of French architecture literally from France. Art lovers will love what is in store inside and, as with all National Trust properties, the knowledgeable stewards are always keen to keep you informed. There are two cafés and one restaurant on the estate as well as a kids' playground. Parking is plentiful and you have a choice of a 15 minute walk (with quite a climb on the way up) or if that is too much for you, regular shuttle buses are provided for a small fee. Highly recommended. I will be visiting again!
Matt Smith — Google review
Gorgeous place to go! There's a shuttle if you need it and lots of parking. The grounds are absolutely beautiful you can explore for hours and find lovely sculptures on your adventure and a brilliant play park with everything the kids need to be kept smiling! There is a lovely cafe and shop and usually something on in the shed
It was Easter when we went so there was lots of Egg-cellent games and activities, all free, except face painting which was a fiver. The house is stunning and filled with treasures and art and decorated beautifully, very impressive. Its absolutely lovely here, you must visit!
Clare Tanner — Google review
An amazing Manor House, beautifully built with fine detail on the outside,not unlike a German Fairy Palace, telling a fantastic story of its history and People.
What a fantastic, unique experience.
Thomas Overbeck — Google review
Definitely worth a visit. Lovely grounds as well, the restaurants are the best though. But a great day out in a splendid national trust location.
Mike Harmer — Google review
It's very remote, but so incredibly pretty. It almost seems like something out of France. It is possible to get here by bus, but I wouldn't recommend it as the journey is far from easy. If you are a K3G fan, this is really a must-visit place. I would advise in the summer when the manor is fully open. It's got a really good shop, too, worth checking out the wines. Keep an eye out in Waddesdon town/village as well, it's got amazing architecture.
Yogen Mudgal — Google review
Beautiful house & gardens. Well worth visiting. Shuttle bus available for those not want to walk from car park to the manor. We enjoyed the walk, it's not far but slightly steep towards the approach to the manor. Long queues for coffee. We found the cafe at the stables had a much shorter queue. Stunning views.
Maureen Vallance — Google review
Beautiful house and gardens owned by the Rothschild family, ergo all cafes and the shop are extortionately priced as it seems the Rothschild family don’t quite have enough money already. That being said, still worth the visit and to learn the history of the place.
Ollie Calcott — Google review
Stunningly beautiful architecture & vast grounds to see. The car park is a distance away but thankfully they do run a shuttle bus to drop you closer to the manor house. A lovely day out
Claire Dragon — Google review
Attended for the second year in a row for the Christmas event and we weren’t disappointed.
The house looked incredible inside, such attention to detail and the volunteers were so friendly and helpful.
The light trail was lovely as ever (and our 2yo loved it too!) and the Christmas markets were great.
The only slight issue is getting the bus back from the stables was almost impossible as it was always full from the Manor but it wasn’t a problem as we just walked back to the car park (15min walk downhill) - the staff were really reassuring that we would get on a bus though but we had to get back.
Caitlin Alborn — Google review
Amazing place! Well worth a visit. Grounds are immaculate, food in the cafe was really good and the wine tour…! Can’t praise the young man who took the tour enough. He was very knowledgeable and you could tell he clearly enjoyed his job! The two ladies who were with him deserve praise as well. Very friendly indeed. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Su Adams — Google review
Waddesdon Manor is stunning and includes an extensive collection of artifacts throughout its Victorian rooms. I particularly enjoyed the smoking room with its leather ceiling, the morning room with beautiful paintings and desks and the impressive dining room. The house also includes an amazing collection of artwork including pieces from Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.
The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing informative insights throughout my visit. The information booklet was also comprehensive and worth the price.
I used the Waddesdon Manor app during my visit, but it definitely needs some improvement and the WiFi wasn't very good on the day. The pause, play and rewind buttons didn't work well, and the overall design could be simplified. Additionally, it would be good to get more information about individual artifacts directly on the app.
Beyond the house, the grounds included highlights like the bird collection, where I could actually see the birds, and the beautiful parterre. However, I felt the Tay Bridge was over emphasised on the map and I was disappointed not to access the "wedding cake" without paying more.
The bus system was excellent (definitely worth buying at entry) as it offered a frequent service.
As for food, the sausage roll and beef pastrami roll were delicious. I do wish there was a separate ice cream queue to reduce the wait time for those only wanting food and drink.
Overall, Waddesdon Manor was enjoyable and good value for money. If you're a fan of history, art, and beautiful architecture, it's well worth a visit.
Ernest Pawlowski — Google review
If I could give it 6 stars, I would do so without hesitation. We loved every minute of our visit. We came early but only managed to see part of the collection as there was so much to see and admire that time ran out much too fast. Beautiful grounds, lovely café and transport option from the parking to the manor for a decent price. We will definitely come again.
Wicksteed Park is a family-friendly amusement park with around 30 rides, large playgrounds, lakeside walks and a narrow-gauge railway. The park is also home to 147 acres of parkland, a water meadow and an arboretum. The amusement park is amazing and definitely worth going to if you're in the area!
Amazing time with the family, both my little ones loved it. I definitely recommend getting wrist bands as works out cheaper and can go on the rides multiple times. Lovely walk around see all the animals. Even better now they have a little farm area to look around. If your there over 3 hours car parking is £6 but worth it as you don't get bored. Even take a picnic makes your day cheaper.
Daniella Blake-Mayes — Google review
A great place for a day out with children. The staffs are quite friendly, and my son had a good time there. I recommend to buy a wristband if you plan more than 8 rides. The parking is not free, 6 pounds per day.
Xiaodong Cheng — Google review
First time visiting this park and wasn’t disappointed. Such a lovely place. Couldn’t decide to either buy wristbands or tokens. Family of four.
Two adults. 6 year old and nearly 2 year old 0.8m tall. Wristbands were the cheaper option in the end. Staff friendly and happy. Food was really tasty. We ate in the American diner. We couldn’t do the whole park we got there at midday so we ran out of time. We will come back and come earlier in the day.
Collette SIMM — Google review
We stayed in our touring caravan here for a couple of nights,no electric hook up but you can choose your pitch. Lovely shower and toilet block(male block and female block). And you are a 5 min walk to the theme park. Beautiful setting.
Denty Dent — Google review
Have been coming to Wicksteed Park all my life, so I love bringing my children along. Brilliant day out with £1 tickets for rides (summer holiday special) but such a shame about the wait for the log flume (1½-2hrs!). We love the open space and lots of places to sit for a picnic. We would love to see more rides or attractions at the lower end of the park, near the old log flume and boating lake.
Hayley Wells — Google review
Nice walk around and plenty of benches to sit on. Lovely free park for the kids and coffee/ice-cream/snacks available. Great rides for the younger ones (under 12's) though at £3 a ride or £20 per wristband it could get expensive. Also have to pay for parking. All in all not a bad place to visit.
Katie Reed — Google review
Comprehensive free play area. Could maybe do with a little more for the younger ones, though our 3 year old had a good go at things! Also enjoyed the paid rides. Not impressed with the sandwiches or cleanliness of tables in cafe. Coffee good and staff friendly. Car park and paths good. We thought it a bit odd that there was a washbasin in the disabled loo but no drier!
Gill Wells — Google review
Wicksteed Park is lots of fun every time we go and we even have a parking permit as we are locals. It is great to go walkies with your dog around the whole Park the Lake included. Nature on your door step. Now that the season started I am looking forward to the Ice cream Parlour to open again. One of this years new features are the Barn with lots of different kind of animals to see. At the moment they have 8 very cheeky goat kids. And I had the pleasure to help out with bottle feeding them. It was fantastic. My daughter does her work experience there as well as having a seasonal job now. Very friendly environment. Can definitely recommend a visit.
Sabine Martin — Google review
I've been visiting Wicksteed for thirty odd years and never had a bad visit. It's great value, attentive staff and lovely setting always make for a great day out. It looks like the park could do with a little investment and the lake / water / boating corner especially looks tired and a lot of the old attractions have gone. I'm crossing my fingers for this place and I'll keep visiting regardless.
Hywel Lewis — Google review
I remember going here when I was young in the 1960s! This time took our grandchildren, 2 and 5. Overall a great day out, plenty to do for at least the 5 year old and sufficient for 2 year old. Faster rides though not suitable (not a criticism just letting people know). Wide open spaces, old fashioned park rides, fun fair rides etc. Great place to take a picnic and a ball as you pay for the rides you go on. For the age mix of our party we didn't need to buy the wrist bands: they cost £22 and we didn't go on 27 rides. They recommend individual tickets for the very young, but I'd do the same for all of us next time. We were left with a little sour taste in that the indoor play area is extra, not covered by wrist band or tickets. Only found out after making the promise to the GKids. We'd definitely go again and mix the attractions with family picnic, own ball games etc.
Tim Brown — Google review
We visited the park with my 5 year old son as it had been recommended by my father who visited as a child. We had an incredible day from start to finish. Started our day in the top park of the park going on the swings, drop tower, clown coaster, tea cups and the huge indoor slides. All operated quickly but the rides had very short cycles. However if there was no large queue, which there wasn't all day, the operators allowed you to ride again! Little one also loved the bird house with the talking parrots. We then moved to the lower section of the park and rode the log flume, ladybird coaster and the flying ride. All very good with the log flume getting you wetter than i thought it would! We then had some lunch which was very resonably priced and enjoyable as well! We then went to what was the highlight of the day for me, the vintage rides. The cars were okay but the original 30s water shoot is brilliant. Not many of these left either and you can tell its well looked after. We finished on the train for a lovely ride round the entire park. Overall we had a fantastic day and will certainly be back!
XStark1ll3rX — Google review
I have been going to wickstead park since I was tiny. The land is beautiful and the park looks great fun. The old playground equipment is there to the rocking horses. The rides are great there were several that weren't open which was a disappointment ie the roller coaster the big wheel. The others were great queues were small. Went on the classic train which hasn't lost its spark. The animal area was brilliant we loved it there. The lady in there today showed us the tortoises and took them out. We got to stroke them and get up close. The highlight of our trip. The food was great we bought hot food there which was tasty and quite reasonable. The staff were all friendly in the cafes on the rides. One particular lady at the Old vintage car ride was so lovely and friendly especially to the little ones. The dodgems were great fun. We had a fabulous day. We did order tickets in advance which saved us lots. Plenty of parking.
Sarah Sowerby — Google review
Such a wonderful experience with all the rides! Not enough time to get to all the activities in the day, but well worth trying.
If your child is under a metre then I wouldn't suggest buying a wrist band as there are very few rides they can go on. In fact there is only 1 ride that they can ride on alone and then 4 rides that a grown up would need to join you (there may be more, but that's what I experienced with my 2.5 year old). The staff were very helpful and friendly. The toilets were clean and well maintained. The parks are also well maintained and beautiful - I wish I'd taken more photos!
If you go now (May) there are little goslings and lambs to see too. And obviously all the spring flowers, trees are all green,so it's a very pleasant place to picnic.
Tanya Bertillon — Google review
Excellent Christmas show, first rate entertainment. Great two course Christmas lunch, friendly service, good value for money.
We have missed a few years due to COVID but hope to return again soon.
julia passmore — Google review
Well, we did not avail any room facilities. Rides, theme parks are great. Prices reasonable. Great family time out. Has a separate barbecue area as well. Loads of open space.
Asim Gulam Mohamed — Google review
Just before the summer holidays my wife, son and myself had a day off together which is rare because of our work hours. We decided we could just about afford a day out somewhere and thought we'd try Wicksteed park. I checked the website to make sure it was open because it wasn't a typical high peak time of the year. The website showed that it was fully open and all the rides would be open from April to September.
So off we went the next day quite excited because I hadn't been since the 80s and was hoping it was a lot better than I remembered. All I could remember was the train and the pirate ship and my siblings pretending to enjoy it more than we did. But when we turned up the car park was virtually empty and after waiting half an hour we found out everything was closed. We got back in the car without paying for parking, thinking that we'd only been a short while and if they fined us I'd just explain that their website has misled led us and we obviously hadn't driven all the way from Cambridge to sit around for nothing.
Well we did get a £30 fine presented wonderfully and neatly with two pictures of our car showing how we had been watched. I thought, no problem, I'll appeal and explain that the website had displayed the opening times incorrectly and so we had parked on the belief we'd be enjoying the park. They couldn't care less. The appeal was denied on the terms that signs were clearly displayed around the car park. No humanity at all, just a case of, you left without paying so now pay the fine or it goes up to £60.
I thought that was a pretty unfair decision so I wrote to the park via their friendly looking website. They are not friendly at all and neither do they seem to have any understanding of business and public relations. In true mafia style they explained that the car park was run by a management company and they could do nothing about their decision. The thing is, they could have done something to sweeten public relations but they chose not to. There was no reply in regards to the misleading information on their website which started the trouble. As a result we will never go back, we will never recommend it and when people have asked about our experience there, I've told them about the underlying sense of criminality and not to bother taking your kids. They don't seem to want us there, so people of Kettering you can keep it to yourselves, we'll put our money towards more worthy causes.
P Fret — Google review
Great value for a day out. Even better the tickets were a £1 per ticket instead of £3 until end of August. I purchased a wristband for my 2 girls and 3 of there friends as better value for me. Took lunch and drinks with us as very expensive on site to buy food and drinks which is why I marked as 4 not 5.
Marie Pounds — Google review
Can't comment about the rooms we didn't use one. The service at the park was fine All the staff were pleasant and helpful. Spent two nights in the camping venue. A tad expensive at £60 but the facilities were good including showers and toilets. A very good weekend with my granddaughter she loved it. 😁😁😁
Bob Harvey — Google review
A great day out. So much to see and do that you need more than one day to get round. The rides were very reasonably priced at £1 each. Good selection of ice creams but they were a bit expensive. Plenty of baby change facilities and loos, spotlessly clean. Will definitely visit again. Can recommend
Beebee Owen (Beebee) — Google review
Lots of car parking space, make sure you have paid on exit the machine is easy to use taking cash and card , it's expensive on the rides especially during colder months as some of the rides are not available and you have to pay the same ,please ensure you know the height limits as 1 meter can by an inch mean the difference of £25.00 . Bands cannot be swapped and best practice is to arrive early with a picnic even though food and drink is available,the staff are friendly and helpful there is a jobsworth at the top of the park that runs a log thing on a track that says I will call a supervisor but I'm sure you will find that out , overall,arrive early and enjoy make the most of it ,it's a good day to enjoy arriving early gives good value.
Beano — Google review
I loved wicksteed park growing up and i still do i love the flower gardens and water features the rides are amazing too this part deserves appreciation for the amount of hard work the volunteers put into making it a great place for all the family, id love to see this park restored and invested in because it benefits so many people i will visit with my dog anytime its lovely
mtb Mad true biker — Google review
I'm most disappointed with the ability to pay for the car park today. The machine wouldn't accept any form of card payment. Tried inserting the card and paying via touch pad method nothing worked. Had to pay it online where it was charging extra for doing so. Not my fault they can't accept payment on the pay machine, it shouldn't cost extra to pay online.
Evaldas Oleinikas — Google review
I love a good visit to Wicksteed Park any time of year, its so beautiful to walk around, I like finding a quite spot to do some reading in nicer weather, I love photography and being there taking photos, lovely fireworks display this year. Would love to join the team there for fire performance entertainment.
Shane Harrison — Google review
This was quite an experience - we all agreed that it felt like we were stepping back in time. I love amusement parks but am mostly used to more modern ones. This one had real charm to it, keeping much of (what I presume is) the original décor, design and rides as is and obviously spending more money on maintaining what people clearly loved over upgrading to flashier, more modern attractions. I thought it was wonderful - the different areas, the rides and attractions that all of the children adored, the variety of what was on offer - it was great value for money.
Eva S. — Google review
The payments machine was not working and i've tried to install the app and pay online, but i had the same issues. Today i just received a claim form from the TOTAL PARKING SOLUTION threatening me with a CCJ, claiming £221 for the parking. I'll take them to the court and never visit that park. They run a parking scam business, and should be ashamed.
Constantin Bogdan Bolborea — Google review
Never stayed there, but the grounds are a great pleasure to go around. It has a train ride and a small theme park. Would recommend visiting.
Sooty — Google review
I looked at some information, it said it was open
Buy it was not fully open.
Like an Easter egg box, shiny and pretty, but no chocolate. Vary poor is this your best
Bicester Village is a luxury outlet mall located in the town of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. It features leading fashion brands at discounted prices and can get extremely busy during peak times.
This place is literally a village of Brands in itself, a mini world of all the reputed brands. This is not a mall, not an outlet but a place of shopping where you will find houses converted into shops. The area covered is huge, it's kind of a posh area with high end brand shops, the prices charged here specifically are lower than the prices charged normally at malls. There are many options for bingeing, there is a huge car parking area, the station to this village is just besides this place. A must visit place for all the shopaholics out there, you will find something or the other at discounted price which will tempt you to buy.
avnika kuvadiya — Google review
Good variety products at cheap rates. This place is easily accessible via train and the shopping village is walkable from train station. The shopping street is pretty long with shops on either side. There are benches and food outlets available for resting between the exhaustive shopping. The discounts are amazing for the products. Most of the products are at least 20% lesser in price than what you would normally find in city stores. For ultimate shopping experience, arrive by 10 in the morning to cover majority of shops. All together a positive experience.
Mithun — Google review
This place offers a great shopping experience. The ambience is so good. Try to visit here on a weekday. It's easy to visit by train, the Bicester Village station is nearby. If you have a certain brand or product in your mind, I would definitely suggest giving it a try here. Most of the luxurious outlets are available, and they are at a discounted price.
Akash Surendran — Google review
It's a nice place for shopping where you can find a majority of designer clothes at good discounts. Additionally, there is free parking available, which is really convenient. However, there is a limited variety of food options, and the few available places are quite expensive!
Mo Dehnoo — Google review
The top of the top brands are here and determination is the key factor to buy! You must be early enough for limited edition products.
It was a lovely sunny day for treasure hunt while the children were enjoyed to play egg hunt in Easter! A big prize is there waiting!
Besides, there is a play area for kids and many food shops in the area. Staff in the village are polite and friendly.
Wendell Lam — Google review
Very big, very bright, many things to see, good selection of food to keep you topped up. This is definitely one to go to during your visit to Oxfordshire . Very close to the tube, but it'll take you longer on a warm day as the whole area has been done up to a very nice standard, you need to get out the camera for a few shots!
You'll be there for about a good half a day entertainment.
MellaT TravlleR — Google review
I’ve been delivering to this beautiful shopping centre for some time now and I testify to how nice this village is. However things aren’t cheap here, just to give you a heads up.
It’s a great place for family day out as well.
All you need is some cash and you will enjoy your Bicester Village visit.
Emmanuel Antwi — Google review
Large and well laid out outlet shopping center. Snacks available, Gelato Ice Cream particularly good. You are bound to find a discounted item that you would like to acquire here.
Paul Brown — Google review
An amazing shopping outlet with lot of high end luxury brand stores and all their stuff is at discounted prices. There are also eateries in case you get hungry during your shopping trip. Try to visit on a weekday as I have heard it is less busy. Definitely worth the experience! Easy to get to as the Bicester Village railway station is nearby.
Patrick Zhang — Google review
This premium outlet like concept nearby Oxford provides a fantastic discounted, value for money shopping at all of your favourite well known fashion brands that are out there. The facility is well oriented with all of the outlets laid out in a row for your convenience. There are some food outlets as well if you get peckish during your shopping. A must visit outlet if you're into shopping.
Ben M — Google review
The best designer outlet centre. Cannot beat the quality, discounts, and the variety of shops. A great morning/afternoon of shopping, combined with a stop for refreshments. Love this place
natalie bennett — Google review
Wow covid really killed this place. For the most sought after brands you have to join a digital queue. Restrictions for entry into most stores and crowds of people walking around just completely ruined the experience. There were wait times in excess of 45 minutes. We were very disappointed with our last visit. I won't be coming back here sadly. We decided to give up attempting to get into the busy stores.
Disappointing as the last time we visited we had a decent time. Another point to note is that it actually isn't that much cheaper than retail price. I suspect this might be due to some sort of covid recovery attempt by companies.
I highly recommend not going for now, and definitely do not take small children with you.
Waxsta — Google review
A beautiful shopping complex in Oxford. Some great brands and products at very reasonable outlet prices. Beautiful in the evening with all the fairy lights. Ample FREE parking. Bicester Village can get very busy as coaches arrive in packs. I’d probably advise to go early or late evening. Typically you could quite easily spend approx 2hours here. There’s not a huge option for food so I’d recommend eating before you arrive unless your not picky. A very popular place for celebrities. I managed to bump into my good friend Donae’O! 🥳
Trehan — Google review
I had a wonderful shopping experience at Bicester Village! The selection of luxury boutiques is impressive, and the discounts are fantastic. The village itself is lovely, with beautiful architecture and well-maintained gardens. The staff were friendly and attentive, making my visit even more enjoyable. I also appreciated the variety of food options available. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Bicester Village for anyone who loves shopping and a charming atmosphere.
Brijith k — Google review
Vast variety of brands! Good deals on bank holidays and Christmas season! Common areas are outdoors so make sure to wear sunscreen and keep an umbrella just to be safe from rain! Giving it 4 stars only because of fewer food options.
Foodcyclopedia Vlogs — Google review
Fist time visiting Bicester Village. The shopping village itself is very attractive with an old world type feel and plentiful floral displays. There are a lot of shops, most of which are the higher end designer brands, so you get to experience the high-end feel, including having to queue for entry at some. There is a good mix of shops, but it would benefit from some more eateries as even midweek it was very busy. Toilet cleanliness could be improved too. Patrolling staff were really helpful in guiding us. Parking is plentiful and free. Our two teenage daughters loved the shops. Our two juniors had a blast at the outdoor play area intil it rained!
Al Jones — Google review
A must visit shopping experience! 🛍️
First time visiting Bicester and it was more than worth it! The place is setup really well, from the free open parking to the digital queues.
We thought it might be like other outlets where most products are either rubbish or slightly discounted but found the products and savings outstanding.
We’re certain to return again soon! 🌟
Gary Tylee — Google review
Great little village! Almost all of the designer brands. Though the prices are on a par with the actual boutiques found in central London. Very quaint too! Did have a nice time walking round
Ilyas — Google review
Just a premium outlet. Be careful not everything in here cheap enough.
To be honest, premium outlet in the US is much cheaper. And this place accept card only, but you can buy their shopping card and top up your money there.
It's quite complete. Mostly fashion, then followed with beauty and fragrance, and they also have kitchenware and snack.
For food, not that much option. Suggest to have more options for food
Sendy Alfandy — Google review
We went there before Christmas 2023 it was great not long queue. Easy to go shopping. We parked at the outlet have a lot of space. Toilet clean and looking good 😊
Nuntika Potts — Google review
I like the vibe there, lots of different "fancy" shops in one place. Beautiful setting, feels very cute and welcoming. All the staff we had an interaction with were lovely and attentive.
On the other hand all these shops have such a poor choice of items to shop from. If you don't like 5 dresses they have in, nothing for you then. We had a few coffees during our visit from different places, but even the coffee tasted way worse than before.
Sharu Sharu — Google review
We visited for the first time and the energy and ambience were stunning. I appreciate the product that was on sale. this place needs more time to go shopping if u looking for new things to buy.
mandeep babbar — Google review
Highly recommend Bicester Village Concierge Services which are the best across the globe. A special mention to Bence who helped resolve my items that we misplaced. He ensured that they were couriered to my home country and ensured free delivery of the products along with clearing the product at customs. He was in continuous touch regarding the product and did more than one would have expected. If you have such a strong and dedicated team of service professionals I am sure this goes a long way. Cheers to you and your team
Prabhas Dutta — Google review
Really nice and a magical place especially in Dec. The prices are amazing especially at that time when you can get extra discounts on the outlet prices. Some other outlets prices are not attractive but most are. So be cautious and check the outlet price with the outlet price.
Hint: ask the stores for an extra 10% discount. Most of the will provide it easily but it can’t be combined with other offers. If they ask you to provide a vip card to get it, then simply go to the reception of the outlet let and ask them for one.
Happy Shopping 😊
Yami AlYami — Google review
Probably one of the best places in the country for designer shops plus a wide diverse selection of top class outlets from the high street that we know and love.
Long live shopping outlets,free parking, great places to eat,plus some great bargains.
Clive Wheat — Google review
Went there with the wife on a week day, the day i was off work to rest. Not too over crowded and good car park.
To me this is heaven to people expecially women who like designer clothing.
The staff in all the designer shops we went to were all friendly, I mean they have to with the amount of money one spend on these designer clothes.
In all it's a good place where all designers brands are parked together, but the painful part is I ended paying thousands on a designer coat for the wife just to keep her happy, will not be going there again with the wife. Good experience though
The Royal & Derngate is a top-notch performing arts center located in the heart of Northampton. It boasts two high-quality theatres that host both in-house dramas and touring classical music troupes. The entrance is welcoming, and the bar offers excellent service to guests. The theatres provide unobstructed views of the stage from every seat, with ample space for comfortable sitting. The venue is always heated adequately, ensuring comfort during colder weather conditions.
We loved it 💕☺️
The entry tickets for the ballet show tonight were at a reasonable price (£18/pers).
However, as a parent of a child that performs on the stage, I was expecting a discount (as I had to pay for all the family including our 3y old).
Anyways, we'll definitely come back. Smart dress code is recommended ✅
Ionela Ciuca — Google review
Excellent show (Waitress)
The overall impression of the theatre was positive. Feels a little dated/worn-out in places and the seats are quite basic ( became uncomfortable after an hour or so).
The staff were friendly and professional, the toilets were clean and COVID guide lines implemented.
Mark Haines — Google review
Sally assistance hound and I attended the Royal & Derngate theatre to see 2:22 A Ghost Story for the Wednesday afternoon screening and what a wonderfully entertaining and fabulous experience it was too! Sally and I were extremely well looked after by the "ushers in orange ties" who are specifically there to help folk with special needs. It was a wonderful play. There were about 600 people present in a 1000 seat theatre. Worth the effort and cost in my opinion. Well performed. Well written plot and dialogue. I loved it! Note well that if you're affected by bright flashing lights and exceptionally loud noises this play may not be for you!
David Hugh Meagher — Google review
A theatre of the highest quality with a warm entrance at the door and 100% service behind the bar. The theatres themselves offer good views of the stage for every show and the seats have plenty of space for your sitting comfort. It is always heated well so in colder weather there is never anything to worry about and with it being in the heart of Northampton it is always easy to go elsewhere once you are done at Royal and Derngate.
Mark W Official — Google review
There are two theatres on this site. The original theatre is beautiful, the modern theatre is functional but definitely lacks the gold gilt and red velvet visu impact of the older theatre. Both are comfortable but there are stairs all over the place because the modern Derngate has been built on a slope. There are lifts for those with mobility challenges, but I admit that I struggle and I am not even in a wheelchair. I only found out that there is a disabled toilet on the Derngate main floor this week. I have been going to shows here for 20 years! The acoustics in both spaces are great. Your experience will vary according to what you have chosen to see. There is a multi-storey carpark down the (steep) hill. It is tight for modern cars. The queues to pay and then to exit can be long after a performance, so be prepared to wait. There is a closer small car park but I have never worked out how to get into it!
Kate — Google review
Excellent show last night:Lost in music.
Most of the audience having a boogie.
Bar staff upstairs at the interval were very speedy.
Avril Storey — Google review
Interesting layout for a theatre this size. Very poor ventilation, so air becomes very stale quite quickly. The ability to exit at the end of the performance is hampered by all leaving on one side without adequate exit points.
Iain Frankish — Google review
Had a great time at The Derngate to watch Alan Carr. Unfortunately you weren't able to reserve drinks for the interval but staff were quick and friendly.
Susie Bird — Google review
Nice restored small victorian theatre once home to errol flynn,good view of the stage.trouble that some people think going to the theatre is an opportunity to rustle sweetbags and snack throughout a performance. Disrespectful to others and cast alike
John Harvey duke of bermondsey — Google review
As a wheelchair user and the first time going to the theatre in a wheelchair. It was fantastic. The staff could not do enough to help, in fact they went above and beyond. Went to see jersey boys, really good. Great view and as I am 6ft 7inches tall there was plenty of space and leg room even in a wheelchair. It's worth noting the theatre here have their own access scheme here for wheelchair users. The foyer and bar areas are lovely and spacious and modern . Top marks to the lady who came to check on us throughout the evening. You were fantastic. Will be going back here to the derngate again.
Gareth Grylls — Google review
Went to see Murder in the Dark on Saturday 21st October. The play was absolutely brilliant & well worth the money, with all parts being played extremely well.
Staff on the night were friendly, cheerful and very helpful.
All round, an excellent evening. Thank you Royal & Derngate!
Caryll Comley — Google review
Brilliant show. Well organised with different doors for entry so you didn't have to queue. However our door was C so we had to walk a way to get there and didn't know this until we got an email the day before and as we hadn't been before to door C we didn't know how far it was. Would not be great for more senior people who aren't 100% steady on their feet.
sarah spalding — Google review
Love this venue. Parts of the building were closed off for safety measures, but still a lovely atmosphere.
Clean and friendly vibe.
We saw SIX on this occasion.
Terrific show, great costumes, lovely 'feel good' punchy, songs. Funny, girl power view of history. (A bit 'Horrible Histories' for women)
Wonderful cast.
Good service for drinks, multiple bars open.
Caroline Benham — Google review
Came to watch the elo show, it's been ages since we've been and we had such a fun night! Clean loos and pleasant staff made this a good night.
Cheryl Russell — Google review
Fabulous family show.
Went to the SEN showing , didn't notice anything different really.
Cast introduction of their characters was excellent at the beginning of the panto.
Great production.
Creena Jones — Google review
A lovely theatre, with a wide variety of shows. Because of the issues with the concrete, parts of the venue are closed, which makes it a slightly less pleasant visit as you go in the back way to some areas. Enjoyed Snow White (panto) and Six (musical) recently. The temporary toilets near the entrance to the Filmhouse are tiny, so use toilets inside the theatre if you are able.
Sarah Docker — Google review
Our visit was to see Elio Pace and his band Billy Joel Songbook. We had seats in the stalls where it started to tier. The view and sound was great.
The age of the venue shows, as my seat had a large colour matching patch to cover a worn area on the front edge.
There were plenty of venue staff to serve you quickly at the interval. The queue and wait for the ladies was reasonable, as there were an adequate number of them.
The only negative experience of the night was having a bunch of keys jangled in front of us by a member of venue staff. Presume this was her way to encourage us to leave at the end of the night, whilst we chatted in the bar area with some of the band members and fans.
Julie N — Google review
Very good show, it's a bit crowded with the restrictions in place at the moment.
Parking though is becoming a joke and is off putting at the end of an enjoyable evening
Poems for the Journey Sandra J Riley — Google review
The first show since reopening (having been closed because of RAAC). Obviously there are some difficulties caused by the main entrance still being a construction site. But largely, this was handled very well by the staff. Some improvements could be made to the logistics to the temporary arrangements, but on the whole things ran smoothly.
The show was great and the facilities are good.
Tim Dawes — Google review
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19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Hook Norton Brewery, a proudly independent family-owned brewery established in 1849 and currently run by the fifth generation of the family, is located in the Cotswold Hills. Its Victorian buildings have been used for brewing beer for over 150 years. The brewery offers guided tours that need to be booked in advance, during which visitors can learn about its history and brewing process while enjoying free beer samples.
Roz was an amazing tour guide! Two hours of being shown around the Victorian Brewery. Super friendly staff, gorgeous food, lovely bit or history! Not to mention the gorgeous horses 😍 Had the best time for my dad's birthday, even as a none Ale drinker I thoroughly enjoyed the history and process of making their products. Amazing!
P.s. be careful with the stairs they're super tiny and steep. Also the cobbles can be very slippery. The tour guide does warn you though before hand!
Sammy W — Google review
Excellent visit to the brewery restaurant, shop and museum. The food menu had an amazing choice of traditional pub dishes amongst other more "exotic" dishes. I had the Draymans Lunch with the local pork pie which was both great quality and great value for money. Having a great range of locally brewed beer was the icing on the cake. I will definitely be making a return visit in the near future.
Stephen — Google review
Went for a meander and stumbled apon this lovely place. Had to try a fee different craft beers.. They were yummy and then had a lunch there. Such good food, lovely warm atmosphere and the staff was really friendly and helpful. Loved this place 5 stars.
Beth Sedgbeer-Williams — Google review
Really Great Brewery Tour. Amazing building..lovely to see the working horses . Chris our Tour Guide was A Legend ! Really informative.. lovely, friendly gentleman.
And the tasting session in the bar at the end was fab. Would highly recommend
A T — Google review
Highly recommended - excellent museum, restaurant and of course beers. Great for lunch - we could have happily chosen anything from the menu. The Goats cheese fritter was delicious and the nachos fantastic, with plenty of cheese, pulled pork and jalapeños. Will definitely return.
John Cresser-Brown — Google review
A very old one of kind brewery, the brews are out this world. I went the on the tour absolutely fantastic loads historical information. Everyone so friendly and helpful, a must stop and visit for anyone 🙂
Pete Seymour — Google review
If breweries are your thing then Hook Norton should be on you list. The brewery tour was informative and set at a good pace. Great to see some of the original technology working alongside the new. A real bonus to see the steam engine running. The visitor centre contains a museum of the brewery and the local community and if you're hungry it's well worth staying for something to eat.
Paul Savage — Google review
We had a great day out at the Brewery, everything excellent (except the Arctic wind for a short time outside!!!) The tour leader, Leon, was outstanding, amusing, informative and obviously passionate about good old Hookie Brewery history and all the associated traditions. The tasting at the end of the tour also very enjoyable. Thank you, Leon! Lunch in the restaurant was high quality, well cooked food at reasonable prices. Hook Norton is situated in a lovely part of the country, so all in all, excellent day out.
Caroline Timmis — Google review
Well stocked Museum, excellent selection of beers for sale. Also local Gins.
Sue Sheard — Google review
A group of us went for lunch at the brewery restaurant. The menu is a mix of pub classics, sandwiches, salads and similar. We had a couple of the pies which are excellent, a sandwich with all the trimmings and a quiche. The food is good and the value great. Nice location and you can do the brewery tour or museum at the same time.
Rog Edwards — Google review
I can't rate this place highly enough. Over the last 30 or so years, we've done many brewery and distillery tours and this is by far the best of them all. Our guide Chris, was great - very friendly, knowledgeable and interesting and gave us all time to appreciate what we were being shown. The entire brewery is basically a working museum and a look back to how things were 120+ years ago. The stars of the show though were definitely the gorgeous shire horses - Nelson, Brigadier and Balmoral, seeing them in their stables and out being trained to pull the dray was fantastic. To top it off, the tour finishes with a half hour tasting session where you can sample whatever you want and are also given a free souvenir glass, the Hooky and Haymaker ales were absolutely fantastic. If you're in the area and appreciate real ale or working / living history then this place is a must visit!
Dave Brown — Google review
Did the brewery tour over the bank holiday weekend and thoroughly enjoyed. Tour guide was very informative and really clear to see the effort that has been made to preserve the history and as much of the old machinery as possible, lots of which is still in use. The beer tasting at the end in a mock pub was also a nice touch.
We also stayed for lunch which was nice enough and bought from the shop which had a nice selection of various items from across the Cotswolds as well as the house beer selection.
Kieran Cronin — Google review
We loved this tour. Leon is funny and informative. Lots of interesting Victorian machinery in good working condition. All the beer you want to drink at the end of the tour, with free souvenir glasses. Lovely to see the shire horses. Great shop and restaurant on site.
trissy Rowley — Google review
A beautiful building with a rich history, that was fully explained by our very knowledgeable guide, on our brewery tour.
The onsite facilities are high quality, with a large brewery shop, and cafe.
A small museum above the gift shop offers a glimpse of the history of the brewery, together with a display of the historical items from the village of Hook Norton as well.
Matt Reid — Google review
Wonderful tour by our guide Monty, highly recommend. Beautiful building, detailed description and access to all areas, fascinating and ridiculously cheap for the quality.
Leyla Folwell — Google review
Went for a tour round the brewery and were rewarded with an excellent guide who was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. Monty spent time showing us how this traditional brewery, with many original features, works. This was followed by a tasting session. Well worth the time and money spent. Thanks Monty!
Richard Tanswell-Davis — Google review
Booked a table here for a relatives birthday, the food was very good,hot , well presented , tasteful and at a reasonable price.
The service was good and very pleasant and professional staff.
Would definitely recommend.
The shop was well stocked with a varied choice of goods, and the staff are very pleasant .
The car park was full,although we didn't know at the time there is extra parking on the otherside of the premises.
Been today 18/11/23
Had the full English Breakfast and a pint of Hooky Cider must say it was very tasty.The staff were very pleasant and cheerful.
Definitely recommend the Breakfast.
Paul Mcleod — Google review
Had a great trip around the brewery yesterday and our guide Terry was very knowledgeable about everything. To see the old Victorian machinery was a delight, hope it remains in production for many years to come. A real gem of history still working today. Fabulous museum, gift shop and restaurant (although we didn't eat there).
Nigel Scott — Google review
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Brewery Ln, Hook Norton, Banbury OX15 5NY, United Kingdom
Twinlakes Park is a family-friendly amusement park located in Leicestershire offering rides, games, and attractions. It has a water park and rollercoasters for children to enjoy.
Great evening out for their special light display. At £9 a head you can’t complain. Would have been nice to have some festive stalls dotted around. Perhaps next year.
Debbie Doo — Google review
We took the grandchildren here aged 3 and 11. The 3 year old had an amazing time, and the 11 year old enjoyed it because of her little brother but I think she would have been too old if he wasn't with us. I think its more for 3-10 years max. Park Is good for a day out, maybe a little tired in places but the kids had a great day! The water park we got a 1hr time slot included in the ticket price, was a great water facility and we had a lovely day's weather for the kids to enjoy it. This waterpark was the only thing we have a big negative on and it's the fact they have to have mats to use the slides. They let in about 100 kids in our hour and there was only about 50 mats, with adults holding and hiding them for there own kids to use as and when they wanted, leaving other kids without! This was very frustrating for the kids. Why do they need mats half the time they came down the slide off the mat! And I've never known the need for mats on slides elsewhere.
Overall a great day out and glad the kids loved it.
Karly Grana — Google review
Absolutely brilliant place to go my kids looked every minute of it. Plenty of things to do.. we didn't manage to get everything in, so will be returning to complete part of the park we didn't manage to fit in.
Jade jellytot Rowe (bambiii) — Google review
Went here today, booked through the stay play explore website.
My daughter enjoyed the rides and play areas.
A lot to do and plenty of space.
The splash area was fun.
Compared to other theme parks, it could maybe do with a few more bigger rides to appeal to older children.
I had read reviews last night about wasp concerns and was expecting a swarm!! There were the normal amount of wasps you would find in any outdoor space, parks and theme parks. Nothing to worry about!! An enjoyable day out. Would recommend.
Yasmin Patel — Google review
Lovely day out with the kids, easy to get to and lots of parking available.
The ticket prices were ok for a full day out, we spent the best part of 5 hours exploring the park, rides, animals and cafes.
There was plenty to do with all the rides open and enough staff to manage them.
The indoor parts of the theme park didn't have enough space, tables or chairs to accommodate guests, particularly at the indoor play areas but turnover of spaces wasn't long.
All in all a pretty decent day out.
Joe Roughton — Google review
It's just ok. The park is more enjoyable for kids over a 1 meter tall. Not much for babies to enjoy. The staff seem less interested in working. The ride operations are strictly a one person operating the ride. Highlight would be the mirror maze. Not much food options available best bring pack lunch. Plenty of ice cream vendors.
Aj V — Google review
It's really worth of money. We missed some rides,Hope can get more time. If you wish to go then go early it's nice big play eria with fantastic rides, and really lovely water park. Just one things not like is the water of the water splash is too cold and I feel bad for my kids because they was so exited for the waterpark but couldn't enjoyed it because they ware shaking of cold water still weather was 21°C.
Sumaiya Patel — Google review
Great place for kids & adults I would
say rides are aimed at younger ages but adults can go on many of the rides.
Various areas - map makes it look massive but there is only short walks between. Each themed area has a number of attractions, a couple of big rides some smaller rides and normally some form of food outlet, sweets or ice creams.
The indoor area is great, soft play, couple of rides and with seating- upstairs there is a picnic area.
Plenty of toilets around and benches to sit down.
Water park looks good - we did not use this visit but plan to next time.
Lots of dinosaurs around, and farm animals near the entrance.
It was fairly busy (midweek school holidays) but longest wait we had was only about 15 mins for the horses / joust ride- this would have been cut down if staff managed the getting on and off better, needs a time an motion !
Plenty of food which for a park like this was not to bad prices.
Plenty of car parking.
All round great family fun with lots to do - was our first visit but am sure it won’t be last.
Simon Windle — Google review
The place is very beautiful, suitable for children of all ages and also for adults. The place is beautiful. We really enjoyed it. Even in bad weather conditions, there are closed play areas. Really wonderful. Many places are available for comfortable and free parking. Suitable for all seasons of the year. I highly recommend it. It is safe for children and the service in all areas is very good.
Mar Erian Nabil — Google review
A family of five had a lovely day out at Twinlakes Park. Perfect for kids. Mine are aged 9, 6 and almost 4. We went on Good Friday and expected it to be rammed, but it was only pleasantly busy. In fact, it was quite dead for a Bank Holiday. We arrived at 10am to get the most out of the day. We took a picnic to keep the cost down too. There were plenty of spaces to sit and have a picnic. The park isn't that massive that it took ages to walk back and grab it from the car either, to save lugging it around all day. We waited no longer than around 20 minutes for a couple of the more grown up rides such as the Log Flume and Rum Runner. Hardly any queues on the other rides though.
The only two things that I would ask the park to focus on would be to supply a lot more hand sanitising stations, as there were hardly any at ride exits (Flamingo Land in Yorkshire - there were stations in abundance). And also the toilets were not in a great state. Maybe a more frequent cleaning rota could be adopted? I think my nearly 4 year old would rather have peed herself than have to go in the loos due to the smell and amount of wee on and around the loo seat.
Overall though, we had a brilliant day and would highly recommend it for family's of young children. 😀
Martin Perry — Google review
Great day out with kids. Lots of rides for the kids to go on. My youngest has just turned 100cm and there was plenty for him to go on. Softplay is great and massive - be warned, if they are under a certain height, you have to go in with them - which absolutely will exhaust you!
A little farm here too. A water park which you can book into. Kids loved it anyway, which is the point. Lots of outdoor play areas for the kids too.
Alice McKenna — Google review
Went with my Son and Grandchildren, we all had a great time as usual. We have all been before. There is so much to do for the children, who are 9 and 6 they love it. The food is good, and reasonably priced. We all enjoyed it. 😉 We'll go back again when the splash park is open.
Enid Morris — Google review
Great family day out. Not Alton Towers but doesn't try to be. Friendly staff, minimal queuing even on bank holiday Friday. Water Park is freezing but fun.
Kate Cooke — Google review
I recently visited for my daughters 5th birthday with my daughter, two of her friends, and my wife.
I am sorry to say that I was very unimpressed and underwhelmed by Twinlakes Park in Melton Mowbray.
The park is celebrating its 20th birthday next week and it feels as though nobody has cared for it for the past 18 years of them. The whole park is looking a bit rough and run down, there is paint flaking off most of the buildings and attraction, and a lot of the rides need maintenance.
I found it difficult to push a roundabout on one of the parks and impossible to spin one of the tea cup type rides.
I also found trip hazards on some of the park attractions.
The toilet facilities were dirty, and my wife told me the women's toilets were flooded.
The entire park also seems to be infested with wasps. The children had to eat their lunch standing up so they could run away from them when they buzzed around them.
This wasn't helped by the amount of litter scattered around the place and the overflowing bins.
I found many of the staff unsatisfactory as well, most of them are very young and incapable of interacing with other people properly and had a blank or grumby looking face. They seemed to be lacking any type of training.
That said, the 3 girls we took with us thoughily enjoyed the day and did not seem to notice the bad points I have written in this review. And we did not need to wait to get on any of the rides.
Personally, we won't be returning. We would much rather visit twinlakes Sister Park Wheelgate in Nottinghamshire instead.
Danny Iwan — Google review
Overall good for kids under 8-10 years old. Lots of rides with indoor activities as well. Lots of grass and picnic areas. The farm, was not all that impressive and could do with more sit-in food places. Splash pool was awesome, kids really enjoyed it, however you must book a time slot when booking online.
Aqdas Zulfiqar — Google review
Great place for the kids to enjoy a full day. Price is affordable and value for money with lot of ride options unlimited.
MohanaKrishnan S — Google review
Really lovely park for young children. Ours are 3 and 12 and both had a really fun day despite the lack of traditional thrill rides. The mix of indoor and outdoor attractions is a massive bonus too. Props to the staff on the rides as they were particularly good. Friendly, engaging and great with the kids. Park was clean and really well kept. We were there from 10am to 4.30 and our kids were still wanting to go on more rides as we left. Recommended.
Ed — Google review
A lovely mini theme park for ages 3-10 years.
A range of rides, soft play, a farm area and a water attraction (swim suits needed). Smaller areas so it is not so overwhelming. Queues keep moving so the wait time is short.
Indoor areas are great too for a rest in between. Loads of picnic areas and open space.
Lots to do.
I wouldn’t say it was physical disability friendly as most the rides have platforms and no ramp access.
Toilets are dotted around the place.
Mrs A — Google review
Took the Grandchildren in the summer holidays for the day, the kids loved it plenty of open space to run around.
The rides for the kids have different age ranges so plenty for the very young as well as the "big" kids.
Lots of picnic tables available around the park also.
The farm animals are a bonus too to have a walk around.
All in all a lovely day out.
Lesley Buss — Google review
A few weeks ago, we came to Twin Lakes on a whim and ended up only spending £40 between the three of us for tickets. There are so many things to do for children here - there is a farm yard for animals, plenty of rides and amusements, a water park, a boating lake and more.
My niece had the time of her life. She kept saying “can we come tomorrow?”.
I will definitely be coming back next year/ when weather permits - with my best friend and her children plus my niece.
An added bonus is that a lot of people bring their own food in, so it’s not necessary for you to spend excessive amounts to ensure your child has a good time.
Liona Williams — Google review
It wasn’t very expensive to enter. 14 quid an adult. Our 2 year old was free. The rides are too strict with the height. 90 cm for things that shouldn’t be. Good selection of rides though. The toilets as you enter were filthy and smelly yet the park had only been open 1 hour. The staff were very very miserable and the oldest one looked about 17. We had some food from the play cafe place. Filthy toilets, food was all cold and wrong. Could do with a revamp all over really. It’s a shame as it’s got great potential.
Dylan White — Google review
The park is quite big and has plenty of rides and attractions for kids. Our nephew was under 1 meter height, so that restricted us going on most of the rides.
Some of the rides are suitable for adults, but not all.
Overall it's a perfect day out with kids.
But the park in many places is run down and needs a face lift. Toilets by the entrance definitely are in need of refurbishment.
There are few places where you can get some food, but prices are different in all of them even for the same items, so do your research in advance.
Sharu Sharu — Google review
The park was quite rundown. Park was more suitable for young kids.
A few rides outside, but mostly inside. The soft play was disgusting, sticky carpet floors, dust everywhere.
It’s a good price for a day out, but I definitely wouldn’t come back
Aly L — Google review
Great place for young kids and teens. Rides are small but the place was tidy and the staff friendly. My kids had a great time!
Jamie Daniels — Google review
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Melton Spinney Rd, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4FF, United Kingdom
The National Space Centre is a museum located in Leicester that offers visitors a tour of the surfaces of Venus, an exploration into the origins of the universe, inhabitation of a module on the International Space Station, and gazing at Thor Able rocket in the Rocket Tower. The exhibits are geared towards the needs of youngsters and many are interactive, including trying on space suits.
It was a fantastic place for the family to visit. Very informative and lots of interactive stuff to keep the kids attention too. The Auditorium was really cool and a great experience , a must do while your here. You can bring your own food if you choose too but they do have a decent selection of food here too to choose from and drinks. Decent gift shop also. Would recommend anyone to go that enjoys anything about space.
Nigel Clark — Google review
A great day out with family, a lot of information inside and different activities for kids.. planetarium one of the best 👍🏻.. good area for eating too.
Car parking available just outside the space center
Muath Gouda — Google review
Much more to see here than we expected! The different levels and how everything was displayed made the experience more cohesive. We were a couple visiting, but could see there is plenty to keep little ones occupied - even dressing up costumes. We went to one of the shows in the auditorium, about the night sky, which was beautifully presented. The cafe offered a range of food, and at surprisingly low prices. The entrance price, though, is quite high (in my opinion), but you can revisit during the year.
Maria Gavin — Google review
Visited today and honestly had the best time! So much to see and do and really interactive for kids and adults! We visited as a family of 3, 2 adults,1 child and the price is really good, especially as you can visit again for a year for free!
The food at the cafe was a really reasonable price and the small charge for a well maintained car park was gladly paid.
The many different sections were brilliant and the planetarium is amazing! The areas are quite big so you don’t feel squashed in and can move around without having to dodge round people which was good!
The staff were all lovely but a special thank you to David, who took time out to speak to my son about a particular star he was interested in that he couldn’t find information about in the museum. Everywhere is really clean (including the toilets) and well maintained, everything worked as it should.
My son is 5 and wants to be an astronaut and has honestly had the best day out!
Would highly recommend to anyone of any age and we can’t wait to visit again!
Tamsin Taylor — Google review
Fantastic day out, that good we upgraded to get an annual pass. I don't know who was more excited me or the kids. Plenty to see, lots of interactive stuff available for the kids. Gift shop & restaurant reasonably priced & the staff were approachable & friendly. Even though it was half term it was not as crowded as I dreaded beforehand.
Mick ?Moocowmick? Green — Google review
Came in the afternoon time to avoid being busy. Straight in on arrival. Given a map and staff briefly explain for you. Spacious downstairs, lots of different interactive buttons to press for kids. Pictures and costumes with signs explaining everything. Information facts across the walls. When going upstairs it got quite busy and really hot, especially when waiting for the lifts. Didn't stay up there long as it was quite a small space so wasn't as interesting as the main stuff downstairs. It is good to visit on a rainy day for something to do inside. Was also given a free pass to come back as we booked online. Would probably come back. Long ques to come inside the shows, so didn't bother with that. There is also a cafe for food and drinks and a little shop for gifts.
Chloe harvey — Google review
Excellent day out. We had a fab time exploring all of the space center and doing some of their activities. The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back for another visit!
Katie — Google review
Fabulous place with a ton of knowledge.
I think it is too much space to cover in one day.
Because it was a Bank Day weekend, it seemed a little bit overcrowded at one point.
I think next time we visit the place we will do it during the week so it will give us the whole spectrum of emotions.
Highly recommend visiting the Planetarium. This was the cherry on the top of the cake for, as we left it for the end of our visit. It was totally worth it.
I highly recommend visiting National Space Center
Mihai Erhan — Google review
I took my 3.5 year old child and he loved it. There was almost to much to take in for him. Although he can’t read most of the displays yet he still had a fantastic time interacting with the different areas around the space centre. There is a large ground floor area with a cafe and some different sections to explore, this ground floor has the Patrick Moore planetarium which is well worth a visit, sit in the middle seats for the best experience. There are 4 floors that can be accessed via stairs or lifts, all with excellent displays for all ages. £18.95 for a adult ticket, under 5s free and that ticket allows you to re visit for upto 12 months for free again. Car park is £4 for the full day. Great value for money.
Gav “Gav” C — Google review
Amazing value for money. Great day out with my 3 year old daughter. Very interactive but not entirely kid focussed, which means adults can enjoy a day here, too. Lots of well put together talks and live experiments from knowledgeable staff. The planetarium show we saw was "We Are Astronomers" and it was incredible - i honestly couldn't believe it was included in our ticket price!This place is cearly all about education and keeping the interest of science alive. They really do honour their motto of "science for everyone." Tickets get automatically upgraded to a season pass when pre-booking online. Parking is a set rate of £4 for the day (card and coins accepted). The gift shop is well stocked, with lots of interesting and fun bits and bobs, however it is all very expensive. Personally, i don't think there are enough bathrooms dotted around which made toilet trips with my toddler a bit challenging, however they are the only toilets i have been in that have both toddler and adult seats, which we found very useful. I didn't try the food at the small eatery, but it did smell amazing and would love to try it next time we go. There is a large hall with tables, highchairs etc and even a microwave for public use to eat home brought food/warm up baby food and it is kept constantly clean by the wonderful cleaners. Ultimately, this place is very cool and well worth the visit. I'd highly recommend anyone and everyone go check it out. The few staff i spoke to were kind, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and seemed genuinely excited to work there. Great atmosphere, not too over crowded (even on a Saturday). Great artefacts and lots of information on past, present and future space endeavours. Very interesting place to visit. Lots of various things going on at The Space Centre, so be sure to check out their website for info on upcoming events.
Jodie Brasher — Google review
We had a great family day out at the National Space Museum. There’s plenty to do and we spent the whole day exploring the history of space travel. The atmosphere was amazing!! The facility was clean and tidy, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was not over priced and the portions were good.
Toby Parker — Google review
An amazing place for kids and adults alike. I've been wanting to come here for ages. There's loads to see, you can spend many hours here learning about the history of rockets, space travel, the planets and universe. Parking is £3 for the day and there is a canteen for snacks and stuff. There's lots of walking involved and the lift to the top where the tips of the rockets are is impressive! Don't miss the weather recording booth. It's a must and so much fun! You can put your email address in and have the video sent to you. Also one of the best things to see and experience is the largest planetarium in Britain. Be sure to not miss this and tilt your seat back for the show - mind-blowing! There is lots to interact with so beware of queues but the experiences are well worth it.
Usman Khan — Google review
Really like this place with the kids, we got a family ticket in Jan and you get to upgrade free to an annual pass so we’ve been loads, it’s good for all ages, my 3 year old and I go the most. It’s good for a hour or you can stretch it the day with the kids. None of us get tired of going up the rocket stages. There are loads of fascinating things to look at interact with and read, we go a lot and always find something new.
You can take your own sandwiches and eat at their tables, when it’s busy they open up multiple lunch halls and seem very accommodating.
The coffees and hot drinks are very nice and reasonably priced, the food is limited.
The toddler days are very good with activities and sing songs and the like, be warned some of the days are premium and you won’t get in with an annual pass.
The shop has some good bits for under a fiver for the kids with the pens, pencils, badges and things like that, there are some expensive things as well.
A good trip out with the kids.
Chad Tolley — Google review
We've absolutely loved spending our Sunday afternoon here! So many captivating things to do and to see! Will definitely come back soon, as we've blitzed through a couple of areas close to closing time.
Parking was more than sufficient, but during more popular times it could get busier. It's a pay and display, I think we paid £4 for the day.
Larisa Rosca — Google review
A great place for learning so much about space travel, missions, equipment and so much more! Highly recommend visiting to anyone who is interested in space.
It might seem costly but definitely worth it! So many interactive things to do as well from watching the shows in the planetarium for a completely immersed 3d experience, to the interactive water area, to landing a luna module there is so much to do while you learn!
Mitchel Cokien — Google review
Wouldn't advise to go during the school holidays as it was a little maniac but that was my error for not thinking. Very educational experience which also was very interactive. Will definitely be back within the year. Very family friendly, cafe was busy but plenty of seating for you to bring your own food too for a cheaper day out.
Megan Ashley — Google review
Really enjoyed our visit here and we are already planning our next trip!
The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. There's so much to read about and a lot of interactive bits for the kids (and also for us as two 30 year olds!)
Easy to find, cafe on site for a quick cuppa and snack.
Great for all ages!
Rachel Holmes — Google review
The entry fee of £18.95 for adults and £16.95 for children felt a bit steep. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t quite justify the price. The exhibitions leaned heavily on reading, which didn’t engage my child effectively. The absence of interactive elements made it less appealing for my son, potentially leading to boredom due to the extensive reading required.
On a positive note, the Globe cinema stood out, providing a fantastic experience that somewhat compensated for the
shortcomings.
Chitra Shinde — Google review
Great day out. We spent roughly 4 hours looking at everything in the museum as there is lots to see and do. Particularly enjoyed the planetarium film.
Coralie W — Google review
Visted Easter weekend , this place has so much to offer
We spent hours here ,although I read everything 🙃, plenty of things for the children to do and explore with .The planetarium was amazing and well worth the extra .
Tracey Hill — Google review
Some other reviews suggest that the Space Centre needs 3-4 hours to go round. We were there over 5 hours if you include lunch and watching a film at the planetarium. A great day out!! Definitely buy tickets in advance, and beware that the cost of parking is additional.
Duane Saunders — Google review
The only way to appropriately sum up our visit to the National Space Centre is to say we had a BLAST! Wow! What a wonderful place!
We’re a space loving, nerdy family who generally love this kind of thing - but we’ve yet to find anywhere in the UK that scratched our space shaped itch… until now! The space centre is a fully immersive, family friendly and surprisingly accessible experience that goes to infinity and beyond with its fantastic range of displays, activities, exhibits and more!
The planetarium was breathtaking! We saw the show that was so beautifully done that I had tears rolling down my cheeks.
What was the real unexpected star of the show, was the Mission To Mars experience. It is so immersive that our 5 year old (who is usually the first to spot things that aren’t real) fully believes we went to Mars! It was amazing! She was chosen to hold Ada and still talks about it now, over a month later!
The cafe, while serving simple dishes, offers a cheap and delicious way to eat while sitting under a real spacecraft!
I would also like to mention, that as a hearing-impaired adult, the accessibility of this venue was wonderful. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I was able to get the full experience without feeling odd.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the National Space Centre! Now that we have a year’s return pass (included in online bookings for the price of a single visit) we will be sure to go again this summer!
Hannah Paling — Google review
Had a lovely day here. Very impressed with the SEN provision and understanding both at ticket desk and throughout the day. Nice coffee in cafe and not too expensive. Excellent value as you can return as much as you want for a year under the one ticket. Plantatrium show was also great but my chair wouldn't recline, my only minor criticism.
Car Lilly — Google review
The Space Centre in Leicester was not my choice for a day out but I felt compelled to go and explore as it's on my doorstep.
There is plenty to see there and although not my cup of tea I could see thousands of people would disagree and loved it, the car park was large but it was rammed.
Children of all ages I could see were captivated by this place which has got to be a good thing , broadening their imagination, plenty of interactive stuff to mess around with.
Well done to all the helpful and well informed staff you're doing a great job 👋
Clive Wheat — Google review
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Bradgate Park is a beautiful, large country park located about 20 minutes north west of Leicester. It is home to many deer and contains interesting prehistoric rocks dating back over 500 million years. There are many walking routes to choose from, as well as a playground and stream.
Wonderful park, we had a great day out pretty much walking for hours, climbing on rocks, picking up sticks, crossing streams, watching animals - a whole day of adventure. It was quite busy, but when in the park you couldn’t really tell.
We had a spot of lunch at the cafe next to the car park. It had a good choice of food and wasn’t expensive. I enjoyed a Cornish pasty that was really nice. We tried to get back to garb an ice cream, but didn’t realize it shut at 4pm on Thursday.
The staff/volunteers at the tower were super informative and it was well worth the climb to the top.
Beautiful views from the summit. Totally advise going here.
Car park was £3.50 for the day, pay by card at the exit. Plenty of spaces available.
Paul Foulkes — Google review
We visited Bradgate Park for the first time on April 9 2022 and have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I had been worried that its close proximity to Leicester might spoil the atmosphere somehow. As it turns out, Bradgate is a huge expanse of parkland with large areas of (enclosed) woodland. Parts were steep and rugged, like Dartmoor, and there's a folly on one hill and a war memorial on a nearby hill. It has an open, airy feel and the hills offer beautiful views across the countryside. Even the city doesn't look too bad from up there! As we walked we kept discovering new areas, it seemed never ending. Some of the ancient trees are amazing, and it was good to see deer still roaming as they would have done hundreds of years ago. Our main purpose, however, was to see the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, which was obviously a grand and beautiful place in its day. We were slightly disappointed that we couldn't go in the ruins (there was a sign saying something about deadly nightshade?) but it was time to be heading off anyway. For that reason, and the fact that the toilets at the car park (Newton Linford) were not clean or in good working condition, I'm only giving 4stars. Still, we'll definitely be returning to explore some more, as we haven't seen it all and want to try the tea room.
Jon Clynch — Google review
Summer's here, and Bradgate Park is the go-to spot for us Leicester folks. It's like, one big park, but there's so much to do. It's super chill and relaxing. The kids love watching the deer and peacocks, and they go wild climbing up and down the slopes.
I totally recommend it to all families when the weather's nice. Local parks are cool, but Bradgate Park is on another level!
Kasim Khilia — Google review
Beautiful place, caught on the off chance of looking for places to go. Its a 20 mile drive from us yet we've travelled further for less of a view or walk. Absolutely stunning place. Definitely going again with a all day ticket. The deers were a added plus I loved seeing them that close very human friendly but didn't want to get to close to them as of course it is there land not ours
Charlie Fowler — Google review
Visited for the first time. Absolutely gorgeous park, I was in complete awe of all the deer. It’s a relatively flat walk around the lake and to the cafe however, does get rockier and steeper as you go up to Old John. Options to paddle in the stream and lots of open space to play some games. Suitable for families.
Adele Bowman — Google review
Bradgate park has plenty of walks to go on. Stunning scenery and amazing views.
Ruins open some times. Fre of charge
Stay on the path for wheelchair and pushchair accessibility.
Deer around so take caution they are nice to see but it is there own environment.
Parking is pay on exit now
Annie Charles — Google review
Lovely park. Paths for all abilities.
Multiple car parks, the two we have tried both had toilet facilities and parking wasn’t too expensive.
All the staff that we met were very friendly. Facilities are great, lovely and clean serving superb coffee and cake.
dev tug — Google review
Bradgate Park in Leicester is typically known as a serene family escape, offering respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. However, recent events saw a significant shift in its tranquil atmosphere as crowds, adorned with Palestinian flags, gathered. This unexpected presence altered the park's usual ambiance, prompting park rangers to take decisive action by involving the police as the crowd size grew. Despite this disruption, Bradgate Park remains a cherished destination for families seeking a peaceful retreat amidst nature's beauty.
Andy Singh — Google review
I love this place. I discovered it the day I visited and it was a really enjoyable visit. Seeing the beautiful wildlife roaming free was great. I took my DSLR camera with me, and I'm so glad I did. I'd recommend this place to anyone who loves the outdoors and wildlife. Even those who enjoy photography!
Carly Clarke — Google review
It's such a beautiful park, and it's a really lovely walk through Bradgate Park. Went to the ruins of Bradgate House also. This was actually my first time at Bradgate Park - it's definitely a national treasure. There is a visitors centre offering ice creams, bagels, waffles and hot drinks. I'm not sure about dairy free versions of anything, so it's probably best to take your own so as not to be disappointed. Reasonable prices and lots of parking.
R M (Robbi) — Google review
I've been coming here since I was a baby (a very long time!!), it's one of the most beautiful places. There is a stream running through that is clear and very shallow in places, Ideal for children and dogs to cool off. There is a large herd of deer which roam around. There are walks for people of all abilities, from the fairly flat tarmacked road that runs all the way through, to the more challenging hill paths for those that feel more adventurous. The perfect place for families, walkers, sightseers and those that want to escape and enjoy some peace and tranquility. There is also history to explore in the ruins of the house where Lady Jane Grey lived. It's MAGNIFICENT!!!
Ben Allen — Google review
Lovely trip to a wonderful park. Great open spaces and great for the dogs to run free in certain areas. Good parking but not very good phone service when trying to pay via app. Plenty of services around. Well managed
Anthony Barrass — Google review
Love this place.
Excellent place to go with the kids and dog and get some energy off while exploring the the wildlife with fields of deer, brook with swans/ ducks and learning the history of lady grey and exploring the ruins.
Love the little shop with ice creams and various hot and cold snacks.
There's also a cool little museum with educational aspects.
Overall very good
christine thomas — Google review
Visited on Sunday it was beautiful walk trough the park with amazing views and nature. Absolute gem to spend day and explore with friends or family, dog friendly and have paths for horse riding . If in the area I’ll definitely recommend to visit. Parking is on site and is £5 per day.
Dada ZD — Google review
What a gem of a place 💎
Came up to Leicester to visit a friend from uni and she suggested going on a walk around here and it was so much fun! The area is gorgeous and well looked after. Investigating the ruins of the old house was an unexpected adventure but was really fun and interesting. Couldn't believe how close we could get to the deer 😲
As a warning, it's a good idea to turn up early as the car parks were full/closed when we arrived, so we had to park further away in a no return within 2 hours zone which added a bit more walking to our trip 😊
Eleanor Jones — Google review
The moat wonderful day out for any age spectacular scenery delightful little cafe to stop at I could go on but you really must take a visit and see for yourself how truly wonderful this place is 🫶 next time I'm bringing a picnic and staying all day because it's thay big you need a whole day to explore it properly ♥️
Claire Cooksley — Google review
Very nice park to go to with anyone or even yourself just for a walk and to enjoy nature. It feels amazing to see the deer's so free and just chilling in the park.
Just be careful with the poop that'll be all over the place 😂😂
Abraar Majid — Google review
A great way to combine exercise with nature.
A beautiful and very scenic destination not far from Leicester.
We always end up with some great pictures of the deers.
Aamer Mahmood — Google review
Absolutely beautiful setting.
The wild deers and birds are abundant. There are miles of walks for all. The river is lovely. Plenty of open space for play and picnics. Lots of parking at a reasonable cost.
Cafes are quite pricey but offer a good range of refreshments.
A great day out in beautiful countryside
gary young — Google review
Lovely park. Car park wasn’t too busy. Nice to walk up the hill and see the view. Spent a while figuring out where everything is! Perfect for dog walks!
Paige Cunningham — Google review
Great place for walks. Well maintained roads and signs. Loved the fact dogs are on leash and Deers can roam freely.
Nidhi Chavan — Google review
This is a beautiful place but parking is a nightmare.So many people out walking with/ without dogs, running, children riding bikes. Love the cafe at the main entrance. Staff were friendly and helpful as was the assistant in the Barn, where a variety of venison is available at a reasonable price.
Liz Clark (Purpletwiglet) — Google review
Easily the best outdoor place you can visit in Leicestershire for free (if you don't count paying for parking , but it does go to the upkeep). Miles and miles of tracks and trails through some quintessentially English countryside with free range deer mooching about and the odd peacock. For those who prefer a solid path there is a nice wide path that runs through , buggy and wheelchair suitable. Cafe does decent coffee and cake.
In summary . It's beautiful you should visit
Barcode Zombies — Google review
A beautiful park, with many hiking options. So much history! And the deer are fun too! Very accessible with a wide, paved walkway through the park.
Laura Bowley — Google review
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The impressive Warwick Castle is a showpiece of family fun, with attractions ranging from waxworks to jousting tournaments. Fine accommodation options are available on-site and the castle is easy to reach by public transport.
Amazing place to visit! All my family loved it! Beautiful walks and beautiful view!
Inside it's a lot of history to learn and enjoy, great for children! We had a great day! Enjoyed the ice skating as well and some delicious mulled wine outside in the Christmas Market!
I would definitely recommend for anyone to go! It is worth every moment!
Andreea Neculcia — Google review
We had a really good day at the castle the number of events were well thought out and their staging timed to allow you to walk to the next event by the shortest distance before the next event starts. All events were repeated at least twice a day. Great finale to the raptor event. Lots of places to sit and eat with spectacular views of the castle and countryside. An educational and fun day out in a well preserved piece of English heritage and history really worth a visit.
Robert harris — Google review
I love this place, have visited so many times. I did queue for my ticket as I wanted to use my English Heritage card ( gets you 25% off). There is so much to see and so, one day is just not long enough. The jousting is just amazing and great crowd interaction, trebuchet is impressive again a great show and the falconers quest. The birds of prey are stunning. All involved in the shows are great, really engage with the crowds.
So much to see inside the castle too, and a lot of ground to cover outside. Did not manage to do or see everything today. Will need a return visit soon. Fantastic experience every time I visit and never disappointed. Lots of gift shops, various toilets dotted around. Food vendors in various places, did not have food from any. I usually take a picnic.
Parking is easy to get to, a small trek to the castle. Pay for parking when you get to castle entrance which currently is £6 for the day.
Highly recommended a day out here.
maria coleman — Google review
This visit exceeded our expectations. The tour of the living quarters in the palace is very interesting with plenty of history and artefacts. The grounds are very well kept and plenty of refreshments available. The falconry display was exceptional and we had an interesting time talking to an archer. We missed the jousting event unfortunately as we were too busy looking around the castle
Paul Savage — Google review
A brilliant day out. Such a beautiful castle, but also made all the more fun for the kids by all big cast of actors in costume, who were hugely enthusiastic. Loved it - particularly the Wars of the Roses show in the showground!
Jonathan Mayes — Google review
Great place to visit if a little dear, birds of prey demonstration was excellent . Lots to see but think the dungeon should be in with the admission price not an extra, can easily spend the whole day there.
Steven Preece — Google review
I greatly enjoyed my trip to Warwick Castle, however I felt as though events and places to visit weren’t greatly advertised. Whilst the staff and Halloween actors were all lovely, I felt as though the event was more directed towards children and I felt like there was little to nothing for me to do there. The scenery was beautiful and I enjoyed my trip to the dungeons- just unfortunately I felt like it wasn’t suitable for younger adults.
C — Google review
Outstanding place ! So so much to do , birds of prey shows, peacocks , actually Castle, zogs playground, maze and a million more things. English heritage members get 50 % off on the gate or book online . Parking is 6.00 . As always take your own food . Excellent excellent day out
Candice Jones — Google review
Really liked it. Plenty of space inside and outside. There is definitely something to see. I highly recommend a visit. There are several places on the area of the castle where you can eat.
Gintare R. — Google review
Very cool castle with plenty for everyone. The activities set up around the site are perfect for children and adults. Great food carts, fascinating history. Recommended day out for sure!
Kyle MacDonald — Google review
A great day out for everyone everywhere is cleaned regularly and the toilets are good as well. Most things have to be paid for when inside like the archery, photos and the dungeon but there is a lot to see, the gardens and conservatory area is Good for a rest out of the sun . plenty of seating around the grounds there certainly is plenty to do for a full day out .
Beano — Google review
Excellent day out with kids. Well persevered and maintained castle. Lovely interior and lots of activities for children. Lovely grounds. I recommend of buying tickets online prior to coming. On the spot tickets are pricier
Um Ash — Google review
Always something new to discover!
We’ve been to Warwick Castle many times, decided on a weekday visit to catch the War of the Roses show and wasn’t disappointed.
The WotR has been updated once again this year, the background story is more in-depth and captures the attention of young and old.
The horsemanship is something to behold with additional surprises at the end of the show.
The Falconer’s Quest was superb as is always the case, the one notable difference is the improved audience engagement, the cast put a huge effort into bringing the birds right into the audience area with flying in close proximity to all.
The castle and attractions are in-depth and enough to keep you engaged all day long.
Beware though, if wanting to walk the top of the walls and the towers where the views are breathtaking, there are many difficult steps to negotiate.
The route is challenging for most.
Parking is something of a pain, the walk from the main field parking can be challenging with a large portion of the twenty minutes being uphill.
Easier parking can be found in the town centre for a similar price.
The food and drink offering are poor value as is the case at all Merlin sites, a regular coffee will set you back £4.30 minimum with very limited options.
Overall, a great day out and well recommended.
Darren M — Google review
Not my first visit here. It's a good day out. The castle and staff are great. The reason this doesn't get 5 stars is the cost of extras throughout the experience. Per person Dungeon £6 (over 10s only), Archery £6. Sword handling £6... if a family of 4 all have a go at each the cost of the day goes through the roof. All this on top of ticket cost and £10 for parking for the day. The best bit is probably the jousting show... at least that is free. Please also note there are a lot of step involved in experiencing the walls and towers, so if you have a mobility restriction you won't get the most out of the day.
Will BB — Google review
Fantastic but too expensive.
The castle is beautiful and very well preserved. There’s lots of things to do and the Falconer Quest spectacle is simply awesome.
However, paying £140 for 4 people is just excessive.
If at least they had the second day free option, it would be worth it because they only open 6 hours a day and visiting with kids, 6 hours is not enough.
Moisés Ruiz — Google review
brilliant had a nice walk around in the day and seen the shows The Falcons the best we have ever seen made our weekend. Also the Halloween event was very good 👍
Matt Huthwaite — Google review
Beautiful experience, I will admit it’s overpriced at £40pp (excluding the dungeons - an additional £10pp) but nevertheless an excellent experience. We went during the Halloween event and it was beautiful and a fun time.
SPARKELS7797 — Google review
This was amazing experience, lots of live scenes and they have seasonal events as well. It was a bit expensive almost 40 pounds for entry, but if you have english heritage membership, it costs 19.50 which I think was great value for money! Lots of climbing in the castle as well so be prepared to get sweating!
Erika P — Google review
Not cheap but you get what you pay for and it's quite good. We spent a little extra and visited the dungeons which was one of the best dungeon experiences we've had, very entertaining and making the audience part of the show. I recommend a visit here most definitely but don't expect it to be cheap.
Toby Richards — Google review
Our family stayed in the Tower Suite for a fun break, and can recommend it unreservedly. The Rose Suite is beautiful, and well appointed with a big comfy bed, a range of coffees and teas, a big TV built in to the end of the bed (it rises like magic from its cabinet), and an excellent walk-in shower room. The views from the top of the tower were amazing.
The concierge team - Emily, Jordan, and Ellie - were very attentive to our needs while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Their dedication to our comfort and satisfaction only added to an already impressive experience.
With our stay we also had a private tour of the castle, and Imogen from the history team did not disappoint. She took us on an entertaining and informative walk around the grounds, and was extremely patient in dealing with the many questions and interjections from our children.
Even without an overnight stay, there is plenty to do at Warwick Castle, with a very impressive bird of prey show, and another show that climaxes with the firing of an enormous trebuchet. In addition there was a history-themed maze, and a playground for smaller children among other attractions.
Our kids have a number of food allergies, and the staff were exceptionally helpful when it came to meal planning for them. Chef Max went out of his way to make sure everything was safe and we could enjoy ourselves without worrying about the menus, and just enjoy the delicious food.
Carl A — Google review
Worth the money. Make sure you walk up to the keep. The spiral staircase is a bit tiring, but the views at the end are spectacular. This also seems like a family-friendly castle, if such a thing.
Michael Dobbins — Google review
An incredible castle with beautiful scenery around. It might be smaller than many castles but you will be surprised by the fact that there is so much to do. It's an excellent day trip. Good to visit both on weekdays and weekends.
Do not let the steep steps to the tower discourage you.Brave yourself to the top and you will be rewarded with amazing views.
For more fun ,pack a picnic along and enjoy it there. There is an eatery there but prices are a lil bit on the higher side. A picnic saves you the spend plus gives a romantic feel to your outing.
Su R c — Google review
Brilliant place to visit with or without kids. The staff are all friendly and the characters all play their roles excellently. The place is big and has plenty to see and do. From walking around the castle towers and gardens to watching the shows and meeting the characters. The bird show was amazing.
Kenneth Smyth — Google review
Came here as part of a coach trip and I was amazed with the history this castle contains!
There is plenty to do for everyone here, regardless of age.
shows, tours, shops, and plenty of information for those with an interest in history.
My only complaint was that I never had enough time to take everything in or enjoy any shows as I was limited for time.
To fully explore and see everything this castle has to offer would take a full day.
William McCreadie — Google review
Great experience for the entire family. All shows were fun and exciting! Spent an entire day there and still need to come back as so many things were left unexplored.
Stryker — Google review
The shows were great 👍 much better than l expected especially the wars of the roses. Half day is not enough for visiting all the spots, recommend whole day trip.
Hsun-Yen Wu — Google review
Went here for a day out with my gf. Was a wonderful day and we had plenty of things to see. Be sure to check out the scare dungeon. It is NOT the original castle dungeon, but it is worth the show, and there is an original castle dungeon under one of the towers. Do not hesitate to get up on the castle walls, sore legs are worth the magnificent views. To get up on the wall you need to take the stairs on the right as soon as you enter the castle gate. Tower stairs can be annoying, the steps are short and high, but again, it is worth the experience.
Book in advance to avoid it being sold out, but keep in mind that the tickets are non refundable. There is, however, a rainy day guarantee.
Most of the other attractions outside of the castle gates, such as mazes, are not really worth your time unless you have kids. There are many food stands with delicious food though.
Vova B — Google review
Good tour of this castle. Lots to see and explore. It was expensive, but that’s how they keep the castle and surroundings maintained. Well worth it for the experience. The birds of prey show was excellent.
Paul Stockwell — Google review
Despite being the first day of it's reopening all was good. Great knowledge of the guide George. Great Owl and Hawk display. Nicely presented rooms on display.
Treccie Online — Google review
A great day to spend then this is one of them.
Smaller than Windsor. But was very interesting and multiple options to do.
The entire day was spent and was impressive for the money spent.
Strong recommendation to visit
Janardhan Swahar — Google review
Great, very well kept castle and grounds, the exhibits are very good and the figures are very life-like.
There are a couple of cafes and a falconry display. There are lots of very grand rooms to look around, also the walls, towers and gardens to explore. Plenty of steps to keep you fit.
It is easy to spend four hours or more here.
More friendly and relaxed than Windsor Castle.
dave fenna — Google review
It's really good. The interiors are amazing and the characters look like real life. Kids will enjoy it as they will get their own playground which has swings. Other than castle visit, there is Maze which is another fun activity for kids. The river side arena view is also great. Would recommend at least 1 visit.
Himani Duggal — Google review
This was a last minute stop while we were close by and so glad we did visit. We absolutely loved it. The bird show was fantastic. The castle was lovely inside and out. Maze and play area for the children. Great day out.
Hannah — Google review
This is a great castle. I went here while visiting the UK and was satisfied with my experience. This castle was ordered to be built by William the Conqueror, but the castle here today was constructed later. This castle has a small dungeon, large staterooms you can walk through, a tower you can climb up, a shirt movie explaining the history of the castle, ramparts you can walk on, and a garden. I gave this castle five stars because it’s a beautiful historic place. This is definitely one of the best things I did in England.
Qwerty — Google review
My daughter purchased tickets in advance and got a good deal. Although it rained on the day, we have a 60day rainy day guarantee.
Good day out with the grandchildren, watched the falconry display and catapult.
Only disappointment was cafes shut early and attraction open until 6pm needed warm drink with the weather.
Climbed the castle but be advised if not fittest don't attempt. Spectacular views from the top!
Lynn — Google review
Our first visit to Warwick Castle was an absolute delight. We were thoroughly impressed by the sheer amount of activities available for the entire family. From the historical exhibitions to the interactive experiences, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The castle is set against incredibly scenic surroundings, making every moment picture-perfect. It's a fantastic destination that combines education with entertainment, ensuring a memorable day out for visitors of all ages.
We can't recommend it enough for anyone looking to immerse themselves in history and have fun in the process.
David Chan — Google review
What a day, we really enjoyed it with two small kids, the playground was lots of fun, the horrible histories maze allowed us to explore and the shows we really good, definitely would come back again.
thomas badhams — Google review
This was such an incredible experience! The only downside to the Castle is the pricey food inside (so make sure you bring a few snacks if you don't want to spend much). But the whole place is totally worth the price of admission! There is so much to see and the history and legacy of the Castle is so well preserved. There is something for everybody there! The live events such as the Legend of the Trebuchet and the Falconer's Quest were also amazing and totally worth seeing!
Gabriela Luz — Google review
Amazing experience visiting the ancient Castle. All the areas were so beautiful and well kept. Fortunately the weather was very beautiful this day. The peacock’s garden was stunning and the birds were everywhere. A wonderful fun filled day for all the family. The dungeon was also great and we had a tour guide who explained everything to us! Definitely worth a visit.
The Coventry Transport Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in British motor vehicles or transport. With more than 200 exhibits covering everything from bicycles to land-speed record breakers, the museum offers an unparalleled overview of this fascinating topic. Highlights include a 60-year-old Vintage Sleigh Ride and the DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future. Kids will love exploring the 4D Thrust speed simulator.
Having visited a few transport museums I can honestly say that this museum is in the top 3 in the country. Children and adults will love this place, packed with history very well laid and out easy to navigate. Parking nearby in Bishop Street I paid £4 for 3 hours. I can highly recommend this Museum and the nearby Esquires Coffee shop. The staff were great.
Ian Stewart — Google review
A great experience and voyage. The history and details of some of the greatest inventions of our modern age.
A huge variety of vehicles from push bikes, scooters, motorcycles and cars.
Loads of information and interactive stations.
Dkr — Google review
One of the best museums to take kids to. Had a wonderful time. The highlights of the museum are the Thrust SSC and Thrust 2 that are both engineering marvel. The Thrust SSC simulator 4D experience is good that talks about the history and then takes you to the ride. The museum tickets are valid for a year so that's a bonus.
Ashish Shukla — Google review
Amazing Museum. So much to look at and plenty of interesting information throughout. Took 3 1/2 hours to walk through and see everything. Tickets are valid for a year so the price is perfect. Would definitely come back.
Only disappointing part was the gifts shop was rather small, and didn't have much that was themed specifically for the museum. Plenty of toy cars though!
Ven R — Google review
Lovely place to visit, so much knowledge to learn about Coventry and the history of all sorts of vehicles and transport. Hands on activities and informative exhibits. The whole history of transport all laid out in a really enjoyable journey of time.
Great disabled access and toilets, reasonably priced cafe and decent gift shop with something for all wallets, they even do a pocket money bag for 5 pound including a variety of items.
Every single member of staff were happy, polite informative and helped us out loads, from showing us where the lift was to telling us how to use the penny press machine, nothing was too much trouble.
With the 12 month free return ticket included in the entry price this place is a bargain and needless to say, we will return. Highly recommended.
Thank you for a great place to visit.
Leanne Frisby — Google review
Wonderful, interesting and exciting experience that I will for sure re-do at some point this year!
The tickets are valid 12 months from when you purchase them and it is possible to visit anytime. Their hours are available on the website, but I believe the museum is open on Bank Holidays too!!!
I have to say that what we saw was astonishing and took us back into the old times, it was a sensational feeling and the 1800/1900 vibes are enjoyable.
Another visit is due as I believe there is so much to learn and explore inside the museum that I did not read and understood much in my previous visit. I definitely am interested in what made this city, Coventry, the city it is today.
MariStella — Google review
We left with mixed feelings.
When we arrived and purchased tickets on the day we were happy and let in with no queues or such, it was very clear when walking around that I think we were two of only half a dozen people in there. Extremely quiet very little visitors on our day.
The displays were generally nice and well done and it was great to see some amazing history. However it was also a little disappointing that most of the interactive stuff was either broken, not working or switched off.
It's surprisingly large place compared to the outside, and took us a while to walk around.
There was one area we mentioned that while they was a lift it was blocked up by some cones, which we thought was odd if someone wasn't able to use the stairs.
In the last bit there was a sign for an 'speed record experience' in the jet car area.
On arrival at this, no staff was to be found and so we didn't get to experience this.
You leave through the giftstore which itself wasn't that great. I went to ask at the desk about the experience and was told.
Someone should be there and can take the payment for it. I questioned further and this wasn't included in the ticket and cost extra.
So we passed up on this.
Marc Kempster — Google review
Fascinating venue with both cars and push bikes from my past. Went to see the Thrust SSC 2. Also experienced the simulator. Well worth a visit if you are car buff.
Si Johnson — Google review
Massive collection of classic cars, bikes, and motorcycles, with detailed historical context and information. Focus is on locally manufactured exhibits, but plenty to see. Separate sections for commercial vehicles and the history of Jaguar cars.
Well worth visiting if you are in Coventry City centre.
Dave Harris — Google review
"Coventry Gem! Don't miss this spot where history and the motor vehicle world collide. Learn about Coventry's past and the incredible evolution of cars—all in one place. Surprisingly, the best vintage cars were born here! Plus, score free entry with a valid Go CV registration. A must-visit!"
akhil madhavan — Google review
This museum is really good. Even for kids you have so many fun activities or games to play with. As an adult i would say i really enjoyed here with my husband. We were here for nearly 4 hours. It has so many old cards that are just stunning. The price of the ticket is okay because you can visit it multiple times over an year. Staff is nice and friendly if you need help. There is 4D show at the end which is around £3 for a ride and its good experience.
Emanuela Bozhinova — Google review
We visited Coventry as we had some things to do and someone recommended this place to visit. So grateful to her xx, it's a Fantastic place for all ages! So much history, the videos are following from where the previous one left. Kids get excited about it too, there is a place where the little ones can do activities and so much more. We'll definitely be back
Natalia Rogojina — Google review
Lovely experience. The staff wore extremely friendly and helpful. Amazing car collection. Definitely recommend. It's a must see. I traveled 1 hour for this experience. Parking around the museum is a bit hard but with google maps you should be able to find somewhere to leave the car.
Alexandru Dodoiu — Google review
Absolutely love this place - it's as much a history of manufacturing in the Coventry area as it is about transport.
I loved seeing all the old bikes, motorcycles, cars and other vehicles on display. A particular highlight was the Jaguar Heritage collection of about 20 historically significant cars from the most local of car manufacturers.
The picnic area with tables and chairs half way round was very welcome, as was the accompanying children's play area (a large brio track was very much enjoyed by our daughter).
Budget about 4 hours for a reasonably in-depth visit, a lot more of you want to read everything on offer.
There is a café adjoining the museum on the ground floor - perfect for tea/coffee and cakes as well as some warm dishes.
An added bonus is that your ticket gives you access for 12 months so you can go back as much as you like in this time.
Simon Reeves — Google review
Museum is focused on locally produced transport and just the right size to walk around easily in 1.5 hours. I'm a Jaguar fan, hence the pictures, but there are plenty of other manufacturers represented, many of whom I've never heard. The museum is laid out in a time-line and is well worth a visit.
Dave Ashford — Google review
Absolutely loved Coventry Transport Museum,
My brother and I were in Coventry for the day and decided to pop in. We spent a good few hours going around the museum.
There's so many cars on display, that takes you through the history of Coventry's manufacturing heritage.
On site café: No
On site restrooms: Yes
Parking: No onsite parking (City centre)
Kids Play Area: Yes
Lil_miss_57 — Google review
Not a bad transport museum at all, some nice exhibits, all well laid out and lots of different vehicles to see. It leans heavily on the historical aspect of Coventry being a major producer of transportation. The entry fee is worth the £11 it costs and the ticket is then valid for a full year. There is also a very nice cafe at the main entrance and a decent shop also.
Si Ames — Google review
We've visited a few transport museums in our time, but the experience at Coventry transport museum is beautifully crafted. From the moment you enter, you'll be led round the museum by some wonderfully theme road signs and taken through a history of cars, bikes, and the industry that powered them. There's a number of interactive experiences throughout, a huge variety of different automobiles to see, plus some legendary vehicles like those that broke the land speed record.
Oliver Little — Google review
Very informative and layed-out very nicely. Some very impressive cars and bikes. Having a quick look at most of the museum pieces it took us 1.5-2 hours to see everything. Tickets cost £15.50 each on the door for adults, these tickets last for 1 year.
Ethan “The” Boss — Google review
The museum is interesting, lots of things to see. They have some activities for kids to keep them busy but not all of them are working.
The price is a bit high but the tickets are valid for a full year.
The rest area is not as clean, based on my standards. The toilets are not smelling and they are clean.
Razvan Dumitru — Google review
Brilliant museum for all the family. Pay once, get a full year of unlimited visits. What more can you ask for. Perfect for learning more of the history of car manufacturing in Coventry itself
Mark — Google review
I had such a great time here I last visited over 20 years ago and things have changed for the better. If you have a spare hour or 2 free I'd recommend you pop in to the transport museum. It takes you through the ages from bikes all the way through to modern cars and to the world's fastest car. It focuses on the vehicles built in and around Coventry and the amount of vehicles on display is amazing. I also went on the bloodhound simulator which was an interesting way of explaining how fast it went. A really good day out especially if you have been before or haven't been for a long time.
ravinder singh — Google review
I was coordinating a wedding celebration here in their private room upstairs and took a look around the transport museum whilst there.
Very busy with all ages, in a good way, and the staff were very helpful throughout the day whilst setting up the room. Great coffee from their cafe too!
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Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry CV1 1JD, United Kingdom
Broadway Tower is a unique castle located in a breathtaking location on the Cotswold escarpment. The tower has an amazing view of the surrounding area and features a shop, restaurant, and audio tour. The tower is well-presented with a quirky history that is worth exploring.
Enjoyed the short walk round this tower. The view was amazing even if it was a bit hazy. It has cleared a bit after we had had a drink in the lovely cafe so walked a little way on another path to take in the view. If you are going on the long walk then park down at the bottom carpark as it's free.
Sheila Keel — Google review
Lovely location great scenery and a great cafe and shop to have lunch and chat out doors on within. Service was gast and friendly and lots of parking space at a reasonable price as great for a stroll with kids who will love seeing the wild deer and running around the tower. There is a small charge to be on the tower grounds and a combined charge to go into tower and be on the grounds. Its a great place to have a picnic and watch the deer with kids or even adults. We had good weather and so you see along distance making the scenery great.
Nirav Patel — Google review
What a lovely sight as you tamp along the Cotswold Way towards Broadway.
It was raining earlier and so to see this tower appear with the sun on it was delightful.
You can purchase a ticket to view inside but I didn’t do this as I had muddy boots etc.
The views a wonderful from this high spot.
Definitely do it if you’re in the area.
Paul Tooze (No Journey Too Small) — Google review
While it may be small there is still a lot of history to be discovered. Some sunny and clear (ish) sky's allowed to see a great distances. Take binoculars for better site seeing.
Had some rain beforehand, so some muddy patches - check the weather and bring wellies
Chill Dude — Google review
Really worth a visit. Walked up the hill from Broadway to the Tower which overlooks the town. Well presented with a shop cafe and restaurant. Incredible views of the surrounding area and a very quirky history. Enjoyed the visit but found the £12 entry a little on the spicy side. On balance worth it
Rich Lewis — Google review
Absolutely stunning views from this great "folly". You can climb to the top of the tower through a number of different rooms. Go on a nice, sunny clear day and the 360 degree view over the countryside from the tower top is out of this world. There are also a number of extremely pleasant walks to do around the tower's locality. Parking is plentiful and there is a cafe for refreshments.
Allan — Google review
Nice hill and tower. Not sure it is worth paying to enter, but definitely coming to see the view and enjoy a bit of good weather.
If you are lucky, you may be able to visit the adjacent bunker too (not always open to public).
Joao Pacheco — Google review
Absolute gem worth visiting. Recommend buying tickets online as there's limited space and devices inside. Outside there are beautiful paths to have wonderful walks with stunning views. Can make it as long as you like it and visit cafe or food and drink trailer after. There's also good chance you'll meet deer. They're adorable :)
Iza Przado — Google review
Circular walk from Broadway village up to the Tower. Great views during the walk and from the tower. £14 to visit the tower. It's probably worth it for the amazing views. Good parking at the top if you can't make the walk up, with a good cafe with a great selection of food and drinks plus a shop.
Andrew Cullen — Google review
Nice place to visit.
We walked up from Broadway village. It's a decent hour or so walk up and the paths are very muddy and wet.
There are various different paths up and down so worth checking a map before hand.
Beautiful views from the top of the hill.
Nice cafe near the tower.
Suzie G — Google review
Very interesting visit inside the tower, it took us 1 hour as we listened to everything on the audio tour... Rooms are beautifully decorated, great views from the top, it is well worth the £12 entry. Take your time and enjoy it.
Gillian Tanner — Google review
Worth having a walk up to the tower if you’re visiting the Broadway area. £12 entry with a very good audio guide provided which explains the history of the folly. The interior is very impressive especially the library area and with great views from the top. Visited on a Saturday and was busy around the local area but quiet within the tower.
Tom Bird — Google review
Really interesting place to visit and a must with the Audio guide. The Tower is a must. The circular stroll around the Deer Park is also lovely for the views of such an interesting building and area.
Gluten free offerings limited in cafe close to Tower and very overpriced. 1 sandwich, 1 soup, 1 quiche and salad and 3 hot drinks £46. 😬 Take a picnic to enjoy in the grounds instead.
Anna Williams — Google review
A really interesting place to visit. Fascinating history, and the very best audio/video guide we have encountered. Good for the history but also good for the children with little games to play on the guide screen.
Cafe and toilets are clean and tidy. A good selection of typical "tourist attraction" food and drink.
Buying tickets in advance is less expensive if you are parking your car. Entrance tickets are timed; i.e., you book a time to enter the tower. I don't know how strict they are on timing. Not very I suspect.
Only 4 stars because it's a little on the expensive side at £14 per adult entrance including the audio/video guide as mentioned. Well recommend though.
Stephen Bell — Google review
If you're seeking a place that's as beautiful as it is memorable, this is the spot you've been waiting for.
First things first, bring that trusty tripod along – you'll want to capture every breathtaking angle of this place. The tower is an absolute masterpiece, radiating beauty from both the inside and outside. 📷🏰
But here's the real magic: the view from the top. Oh boy, it's a sight that'll leave you speechless. From rolling landscapes to awe-inspiring horizons, it's a visual feast that's worth the climb.
As if that wasn't enough, the tower spoils you with a coffee shop and a souvenir shop – the perfect cherry on top of this fantastic experience.
So, without a doubt, I'm waving the recommendation flag high for Broadway Tower. If you're craving beauty, adventure, and those picture-perfect moments, this is the place to be.
Miriam Khilji — Google review
Well maintained, interesting piece of history. While.privately owned tower/grounds tickets are reasonably priced at £14 per adult and £3 per child (pending age). Included with a ticket is an audio guide that is also interacting for children. Everyone we encountered working the property was so nice.
Kristen Horwith — Google review
Broadway tower is a great spot to visit. I have visited this small building just with my wife and on a separate occasion with my family too. You can get a tour of the building through a mobile device and headphones (both provided in the cost). The quality of the tour was great and easy to navigate around. If you are interested in this building or history it is great for you. On the site is a car park, a shop, a cafe where you can eat, and a short walk away is a coffee shop too. There are great little and I imagine long walks around here some very hilly areas too. This was a great morning out for us. A very chilled and relaxing morning, love this area of the cotswolds and would go back soon. You can buy tickets in advance online, which we did, or you can buy them from the shop on site. The cafe was very busy, so we ended up going down to the coffee shop where we had a drink and some cake, which was amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Tom Mason — Google review
Lovely day - blue sky - 1C - with a northerly wind - the views were fantastic. The top cafe is excellent. Posh Cheese on toast recommended. The walk around the Tower is very good. Nice to see the deer. Dog friendly
Hednesford Childs — Google review
Amazing views! AMAZING!
We didn’t go up the tower as we just went to watch the sun set. You have to pay to go in the tower and to have a bunker tour.
A lot of different paths and walks. Dog friendly cafe and pop up coffee places.
Would be lovely in the summer, with a picnic.
Definitely coming back and definitely recommend for a morning/afternoon stroll.
Fyn Simmonds — Google review
Pretty tower in a nice setting, on top of a hill, with fantastic views! You can pay to visit the tower and get even better views from the top. There’s paid parking with a nice cafe and outdoor tables. Great spot for a picnic too! The site also has a small nuclear bunker that you can visit (open only on Sundays in summer) and a deer reserve.
Fernando Ortelli — Google review
Lovely place to visit if you are in the Cotswolds. Good parking, variety of walks, red deer on site and a rich history associated with the tower. The views from the top were amazing, although very windy. To top it all the cafe was brilliant, lots of choice of food and drink, places to site and superd service.
John Bancroft — Google review
Fantastic place to walk around. It's a picnic area. You can see deers around here. Scenic view. Theres a small walking area as well. The castle itself surrounded by greeneries. Beautiful place. Free parking on the road side. If you want to go inside the castle you have to buy tickets. But to roam outside, it's free.
Good place for family.
The Rooftop Restaurant provides stunning views of Stratford-upon-Avon and the River Avon, with options to dine inside or on the balcony. The restaurant serves a variety of British and European dishes, including Sunday roasts. Cocktails appear to be a popular choice with visitors, and the cocktail masterclass is one of the top five drinks experiences in Stratford-upon-Avon.
I treated myself by going for the three course dinner before a show and it was one of the most enjoyable meals I have had for a while. The staff were welcoming and the dishes came out quickly. The beetroot salad starter was amazing, lots of wonderful tastes going on that all worked together. The main was a lovely spiced tagine and the dessert was a pleasure for the eyes as well as the taste buds. I had lemon meringue pie with raspberry sorbet, it was really good.
The only issue I had was getting my bill in time for the show as there were a lot of people wanting the bill at the same time. However this was a minor thing.
Laura C — Google review
Had lunch here for Mothering Sunday - first time visit. Really impressed with the service, the food, the view, the acoustics of the place, the seating and comfy chairs, the drinks menu and the climate in the dining area. Everything is geared towards a great experience. 10% tip is charged and I have no problems with that. Will be back.
Hugo Happel — Google review
Had a delicious lunch.. food was beautiful. Great views. Lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend
Issy R — Google review
Beautiful food, lovely views.
We couldn't get a table for the Saturday evening pre-performance, but were offered a Sunday afternoon slot, which was probably more relaxed too. You can pre order afternoon tea, or enjoy the main menu, which is lovely
Glen Collinson — Google review
Our server, Tom, was very friendly and supportive. A credit to the RSC restaurant. He answered all our queries about the food, it was service with a smile all the time. He made our visit very enjoyable. We had 3 courses, not usual for us, and found the portions just right. The food was excellent. A very good dining experience.
ingrid fordred — Google review
A bit pricey for me,the food was nice,just not enough of it( I'm a proper roast chicken person rather than gordon ramsay drizzle) picture below was my main meal
John Irving — Google review
Went for a pre-theare 3-course dinner, and it's delicious. The food menu is ok interesting, with good presentation and decent volume. The drink menu is interesting, recommend the basil smash!
Yaran Liang — Google review
Fantastic location, fabulous food, and friendly staff. Treated us (my 11-year-old and me) with kindness and respect. Well organised staff and well-cooked food. Great menu and good value for pre-theatre. Relaxed atmosphere and welcoming environment. Highly recommend.
Steph Marshall Power — Google review
Only at the RSC for a meal, excellent food and very fast service. 1 x 2 course(£29) and 1 x 3 course(£31),plus bottle of merlot(£24). £94 including standard service charge. Well worth it.
John Primmer — Google review
We were early for our reservation but our party of five was accommodated at a fabulous table looking out over the river. The food was excellent and catered well for the vegan who was one of our group. The atmosphere was relaxed - we spent a comfortable three hours over our meal - and the service was courteous and efficient. We had a lovely meal and a first rate experience.
Amanda Elliott — Google review
I was pleased that despite needing a gluten free meal, there was plenty of choice available on the menu and that dishes could be adapted to meet my needs. Our waitress was very helpful. We always enjoy dining here and do so, even if we're not going to a performance.
Alwyn Jackson — Google review
Great place for a pre-theatre dinner, lovely food and good drinks. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Hazzy M — Google review
A superb meal in a comfortable location, with friendly and attentive staff, before a fantastic production! What more could you ask for? Thank you RSC!
Michael Soley — Google review
Location at the top of the theatre has great views. The lunch time set menu was excellent value with a great range of options including dairy and gluten free. Starters included salmon bruschetta with a gluten free alternative and spicy pakoras. Main course of cod was beautifully cooked and vegetables and potatoes delicious.
Julia W — Google review
Despite the performance being cancelled, it was great to be able to eat in the restaurant. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, really tasty and served quickly and was hot. We will definitely be back.
Helen Long — Google review
We returned to the restaurant for special occasion as previous visit was exceptional, however, we were sitted in a hidden corner even though there were plenty of empty tables.
Food was below average, very disappointing, nothing special.
The bread that was served with the soup was not fresh.
The soup OK, but nothing special.
Desert cutlery was placed on the table without napkins, which is also unhygienic.
My coffee cup was chipped.
The desert did not taste fresh, some was very dry.
Overall we were very disappointed today considering the location and high price, which we don't mind to pay, but today was not worth it.
We won't be back.
Maya c — Google review
We had a fantastic visit with a superb meal. All staff were so polite and helpful. A great experience. We will definitely be back.
Susan Cresswell — Google review
Me and my mum have an annual trip to Stratford upon Avon, we always book a table here, and we've never been disappointed. Beautiful, well portioned and delicious food and the staff are always so friendly, knowledgeable and polite. We order from the pre-theatre set menu which is reasonably priced considering the standard of the food. Can't wait to come back.
Emma Bailey — Google review
We love this restaurant. The setting is a wonderful fusion of new and old. The staff are so lovely and attentive. The food is excellent. Prices reasonable. A perfect pre theatre meal. But would be good as a destination even if you’re not going to one of the amazing shows.
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3rd Floor, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB, United Kingdom
Shakespeare's birthplace is a Tudor house located on one of the main streets of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is managed by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and contains a small museum as well as memorabilia from Shakespeare's family and life.
A must visit place if you live in West Midlands. Parking may be an issue. I used the nearby Lidl shopping Centre parking (3 hours max parking is adequate to see around the places).
Thinley Choedhen — Google review
We had a lovely afternoon visiting this place. We booked in advance just to avoid the queue but it wasn't very busy, although we did visit on a Thursday. There was a guide in every room that gave details about where we were and was happy to answer any questions. The gift shop is amazing, it's impossible to leave without buying something. There's a lovely garden with benches and toilets. We parked at Bridgeway Multi Storey car park which is approx 8 min walk from the place.
The surrounding areas are also lovely.
Alice Wonder — Google review
We had a very lovely day out visiting Stratford-upon-Avon😊 Shakespeare's Birthplace was at the top of our priority list, and we were not disappointed because there was so much history! It was a highly interesting experience. The staff inside the house were also really dedicated and it was obvious they were educated about the place🙂 Thank you for the enjoyable time❤️ PS: One of my photos shows Shakespeare's grave, which is only around 10-15 minutes walking distance from his birthplace if you would like to visit that too!!
Hannah — Google review
It was very beautiful place to visit. If you are fan of Shakespeare and his works it’s a must visit place for you. The staffs were very friendly and helpful. Tickets were little bit expensive but still it’s worth it. The toilets were clean. The gift shop has a lot of stuff to buy and explore. The surrounding have a lot of stores for souvenirs and other things. Really beautiful place to explore. I highly recommend it.
Jarin Sanramoni — Google review
Stratford upon Avon a lovely place to visit, nice town, restaurants and plenty of places of interest. Shakespeare's Birthplace worth a visit especially if enjoy history and English literature. Spent about 45 minutes here a little over priced but helps with the upkeep.
Stacy Denley — Google review
I had a really good time and felt like I taken I step back in history. This is really good value for money and the house itself is beautiful. I enjoyed seeing the different versions of Shakespeare’s through the artwork that was done. I found the whole experience really interesting and would go back again any time. The staff and the actors are on hand to make sure that your experience of the day is memorable. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Thank you so much for a lovely experience and can’t wait to come back.
Sarah Cursons — Google review
Nice place to visit and a significant piece of history that is well worth your time if you're visiting Stratford-upon-Avon. The house itself is not very big and just has a few rooms to see but it's filled with lots of history. Just to be able to walk in the footsteps of the great William Shakespeare was a treat. Considering the high price of the ticket for the visit of this house only, I would recommend getting the Shakespeare's Story ticket that will give you access to three of Shakespeare's family homes.
Julien Prudhomme — Google review
If the historical records are correct, this place is where WS was born. The exhibition centre at the ticket office is a bit moderate,but the house itself has some characteristics. The staff gave us a good talk about the history of the house and WS's family.
T Sultis — Google review
Good for the tourists, but was he really born here... probably not... considering that his name is even incorrect and he was most likely stoned when he wrote his best works, can you really take any of this seriously...?!
Nice enough building and "experience ", but very expensive imo...
Also, the 80's centre built around the cottage is obscene, hopefully the architect never got another job after designing that monstrosity...
Brian Morrall — Google review
Lovely town with lots of fine ancient buildings. Many, many tourists perambulating in groups with guides, if you want a quieter experience probably best to go off season. The RSC park is delightful with drama students putting in lots of outdoor plays. The riverside space is beautiful.
Paul Goddard — Google review
Amazing place with lots of history, feels so special visiting the place where William Shakespeare is buried! Whe whole world studies him and his plays are known globally so being there in person is a special feeling...
A must if you're in the area!!
Peter Leeson — Google review
We visited as my daughter loves Shakespeare. The first part is a display of items about Shakespeare and the time he was born. The gardens are beautiful. The house is very small, we got round everything in under 40 mins. If you are a true fan it's worth a visit. I do feel however that the ticket price is very expensive for what it is. To visit just the birthplace it would have been nearly £50 for a family of 4. We did get the tickets that allowed us to return and go to another two Shakespeare attractions however when we visited we didn't have the time to go to the others and as it was a 4 hour round trip so I doubt we will use the return tickets.
Hannah King — Google review
I was dreaming to visit this place for ages, since I learned English at school in Ukraine 20 years ago. It's definitely a "must" place. There is a small museum before you enter the house itself. It's a very atmosphere place, staff is very friendly and gives a lot of information. Also there was a small Romeo and Juliette show. The bookstore is also nice.
Kate Solodkaya — Google review
Key Features:
Historic Setting: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Elizabethan England as you explore the rooms where Shakespeare grew up, played, and likely dreamt of his future as a playwright.
Interactive Exhibits: Discover fascinating insights into Shakespeare's life and work through engaging exhibits, multimedia presentations, and costumed actors.
Beautiful Gardens: Wander through the charming gardens surrounding the house, where herbs and flowers would have been familiar to Shakespeare and his family.
Family Connections: Learn about Shakespeare's family and their influence on his plays, from his father's glover business to his wife, Anne Hathaway.
Significance:
Shakespeare's Birthplace is a touchstone for fans of English literature and theater worldwide.
It offers a glimpse into the social and cultural context that shaped Shakespeare's writing.
Visiting the birthplace allows you to connect with the origins of one of the greatest writers in the English language.
Visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace:
Open daily, with guided tours and self-guided exploration options available.
Advance booking recommended, especially during peak season.
Educational programs and family activities offered throughout the year.
Unleash your inner Bard and embark on a journey through literary history at Shakespeare's Birthplace. It's a place where imagination takes flight and the words of the master come alive.
Yasith Ramawickrama — Google review
So much history and information. Guides very helpful and friendly. Lots to see. Easy to get around. Gardens were beautiful.
Suzanne Cantwell Birkin — Google review
It’s a very nice place to visit. Tour guides are placed nicely and each of them is very kind and patiently. Ask them questions about the building and the history, you will be very satisfied with their answers.
Mulder Chen — Google review
A really quaint little village where Shakespeare was born. The house he grew up in has been renovated and is now a museum of sorts. Obviously the whole village has drawn tons of exposure due to Shakespeare. But the city has kept it relatively small and very clean from all the tourists. Overall, a great place to visit when in the area
C Neon — Google review
Place was really nice. People inside the birthplace was really nice and explained about the furnitures in the room also the relevance of the other things in the house. Shakespeare’s story and people in his life and career explained clearly through a time line. Loved tge vibe on the street.
Shubhangi Bhardwaj — Google review
Shakespeare and English literature goes hand in hand.
This is a must visit site if visiting England 2hr stopover is enough to visit Shakespeare home and see around town.
It is remarkable how Shakespeare House is still maintained to the highest standard even after 500 years whilst many new build looks like they will not last 20 years.
Victorian houses speaks quality. There is a nice shop to buy Shakespeare related good.
ghulam bhutto — Google review
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Fantastic place we all loved being here with the family. Cool place to spend a fun day
James Hamilton — Google review
my wife and i went on sunday 2nd may, The place was heaving, not much social distancing going on. The Website says "...We have restricted admission tickets per day with the priority being to ensure social distancing is adhered to. Our visitor capacity will be reviewed regularly.".. This is rubbish as the car park was so full we had to park on grass right near the very end, it took us ages to walk to the entrance. we saw 2 Giraffes, 1 Rhino, a few chimps , 2 Tigers, some Lemurs and Penguins, not much else as there were queues / crowds for anything that was open, including the shop. in my opinion vastly overpriced entrance fee for what is available. won't be going again.
George Hylands — Google review
help me they have me trapped
LiLCottreau — Google review
Not impressed. A lot of the animals are locked away in their quarters.
Also to cold for a lot of them to come out
Suzanne newton — Google review
Good zoo and always looking at new areas for animals.
kevin Hutchinson — Google review
Clean surroundings, well cared for animals, helpful and polite staff.
The National Trust acquired Calke Abbey in the 1980s, halting decay of the building. The home is Baroque style and set in extensive parklands, with flower gardens and ancient deer park designated Site of Scientific Interest and national nature reserve.
We often visit to walk round part of the grounds. The park and gardens are lovely at anytime of the year, with a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. There are various marked walks of different lengths to explore. The house itself is worth a visit too, in addition to exploring the old farm buildings and tunnels.
We cannot visit Calke Abbey without having lunch in the excellent National Trust cafe/restaurant, with plenty indoor and outdoor seating areas.
On today's visit we had the added bonus of a visiting group of Rolls Royce owners.
Paul Wright — Google review
Beautiful place and one brilliantly set up for families. The estate itself is as to be expected from a National Trust property, gorgeous parkland, ancient trees, sheep and deer, beautiful house with fascinating history - this one is very different from others in that it has been deliberately left in its somewhat neglected state, which makes it even more fascinating. What sets this place apart is how well it's suited for families. Two cafes side by side with BBQs on summer weekends offering burgers from estate-produced meat as well as veggie ones. There's a path accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, electric buggies available for those who have difficulty walking. This summer there are fantastic outdoor toys and games for kids in the former kitchen garden. There's a kids' playground and also a whole separate woodland kids' area called Calke Explore, with its own cafe, picnic tables and toilets. The walled garden is superb, with seasonally changing fabulous flowers, and the famous and very rare garden "theatre" with its tiered display of seasonal flowers and in autumn, a fantastic pumpkin and squash display.
I could go on as there are many other great things to see and do there, but the best thing to do is visit and experience it for yourselves. Take the kids and the whole family with you, everyone will find something to their taste there.
O R — Google review
Calke Abbey is a beautiful place to visit. I didn't go into the house as I had a dog with me. The estate is immense and there are plenty of dog walks where they can be off lead. In some areas near the house there are sheep and cattle so obviously dogs have to be on short leads. The cafe allows dogs and there is a special seating area for dog owners. The staff were friendly and as I was on my own carried my tray in the cafe for me as a bit difficult holding a dog too. The walled garden was beautiful and so many butterflies
Janice Macgregor — Google review
One of our favourite local National Trust locations. We regularly go, especially in summer to see the gardens and meadows.
You can easily spend a day exploring here, there are formal gardens, orchards, fruit/vegetable gardens, meadows with games etc in the summer for children. There's also fields and woods with lots of walks and deer, as well as a small lake with another circular walk. In terms of facilities there's a couple of cafes, shop, toilets and book shop near the ample car parking. Lots of places for picnics as well.
Laura Burden — Google review
One of my favourite National Trust properties to visit is situated in extensive grounds the house is in decline but very interesting rooms to look around with stables and underground tunnels which are quite spooky. The surrounding grounds have walled gardens which are a pleasure to walk around and a beautiful church on the hill . If you go through the dark tunnel from the walled gardens it takes you down to the lake . There are plenty of walks to do. Loved the way they dressed up the tunnels for Halloween.
Susan Hood — Google review
What a tranquil experience! A revitalizing journey through nature, with crisp, refreshing air, sunlight bathing the fields, the gentle sounds of flowing water, and the picturesque sight of the mansion and church, not to mention the deer and sheep. I'd gladly become a National Trust member just to revisit the Calke Abbey trails again and again. The staff has been incredibly friendly, the food delightful, and the quaint shop offers charming memorabilia.
There's a delightful play area for children, and I've noticed numerous dogs enjoying the trails, albeit on leashes to ensure the safety of the livestock. There are also plenty of designated eating areas for visitors to enjoy.
Nelani Naicker — Google review
This house is so different from any other National trust property I have visited. It really has been frozen in time with fascinating collections. The volunteers were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable and lovely to talk to. There are walks, deer, lambs, a walled garden, church and tunnels to explore. The cafe & restaurant are good too. A brilliant day out.
Corina Wheeler — Google review
A very unique National Trust property. When the trust took it over in 1985, it was in a dilapidated state and they decided to leave it as it is and just do basic maintenance. The Gardens are lovely and if like me you enjoy photography they are a great day out.
Stephen — Google review
Lovely parklands with lots of features added by the owners over the years. Walled gardens are beautiful with plenty of variety between the floral and kitchen gardens. The house itself is amazing having been deliberately preserved in the way it was found. Added to that is the tunnel connecting the house to the stables. Really enjoyed our visit and will be going back again.
Andrew Thoday — Google review
Such a great place so much to see how the house has changed from wealth to struggling to keep the estate in good repair. The walled garden was beautiful in autumnal colours, loved the little church. Well worth a visit.
Walter Bird — Google review
What a lovely day exploring. The house is described as an "un-stately home", and it is. Fascinating and amazing that it is frozen in time since the family left. A lovely estate to explore. A stag looking majestic in the sun and a herd mooching around. Even got to go in an ice house.
Mark Robinson — Google review
Lovely for a walk in the sun.
Was super busy when we visited this afternoon, so there were queues for the toilets and long queues for the cafe, so would probably avoid coming at the weekend in future and stick to weekdays.
However, beautiful scenery and a good walk, regardless.
The gardens are beautiful and the dahlias are absolutely stunning!
Ella S — Google review
We’re National Trust members and visit this property a lot. Lots of walking opportunities, beautiful gardens and woodland.
The staff are always really friendly and helpful and are always great with our kids.
We most recently visited for the Easter Trail and it was fantastic, our 3yo loved it and all the crafting too. Highly recommend!
Caitlin Alborn — Google review
Lovely day out with kids. Very dog friendly and accessible (apart from the actual house). The house is definitely worth seeing and staff are engaging, knowledgeable and happy to answer questions (even from children who have hundreds of questions). The gardens are beautiful. There's guided tours available and you could spend hours exploring the grounds.
Sunflower Field — Google review
This National Trust property is the most local to me and yet I do not visit it often enough. It is a large estate with parkland, walled/kitchen garden, deer park and pleasure garden with many areas to discover. There are various trails of varying lengths to explore as well as the Abbey itself which is a great period property showing the challenges faced with the financial upkeep of such a property.
A great property to visit... even just for the exercise the varied trails offer.
David Taylor — Google review
Very interesting place to visit; the NT have not fully restored the house, rather (made it safe) then left it in the state of decay they found it in after the family could no longer afford the upkeep.
An incredible amount of stuff inside, definitely the product of an obsessive collector. There are a huge number of stuffed animals, which is obviously not to modern taste, but we were told was considered a way to "view" animals close up in those days (there are just an uncomfortably large number, which is about 1/2 the original collection remaining)
Wonderfully helpful and informative volunteers, very good indeed.
Chris — Google review
A huge manor house on a grand estate. Beautiful grounds to explore greenhouse ice houses and a grotto. The house itself is in a state of disrepair, but it is interesting to see. Many rooms and tunnels to wander around. Ran by and cared for by national trust. The guides around the house are fantastic and answered many questions. Parking available.
Steven Moseley — Google review
The best day! Lovely gardens so beautiful! Full of vegetables and fruit and gorgeous flowers!
The staff in the shop were very friendly, toilets clean and lots to do!
Did the whole grounds, took a picnic and had a great day!
Sammi Simpson — Google review
Great place, kid and dog friendly too. So much to see here too. The gardens are beautiful, and there's even a stand you can take whatever fresh veg is picked that day from, there's a donation box.
I will definitely be going again to see everything else.
Amena Leg — Google review
Fabulous National Trust. Lots of friendly knowledgeable volunteers. Beautiful grounds & gardens. Fabulous walks for all abilities. Lovely cafe & digs made welcome on a short lead. The Autumn decorations were a fun touch. Well done team, sterling work 👍
Deb Wilkes — Google review
It's one of the best National trust i have done in a while !
The house is massive and there is so much to see.
The grounds / garden are perfect for a walks . We went in March and really enjoyed them , but they must be even more beautiful at spring when all the flowers are out.
Really recommend this place for a lovwly day out !
Camille — Google review
House is not the usual grand opulent building, but that's it's purpose to show the kind of faded glory. Park, open spaces and paths are great for an explore! Plenty of picnic areas and toilet facilities.
Paul Wilson — Google review
This is not the usual grand house you expect when visiting a National Trust property and this is the beauty of it. It’s full of artefacts. The volunteers have so much knowledge about the family that resided there and built the house. Discover the underground tunnels, explore the walled gardens and visit the church. Plenty of toilets. Lots of space and play area for smaller kids. Small shelter picnic area if the weather is wet. Plenty of outdoor seating if dry.
Rebecca Sinclair — Google review
What a great place! Lots to see. The house is fascinating and I've never seen so many stuffed animals in one place. We spent a good couple of hours engrossed in the house and its contents. Well worth a visit 😊
Roger Chapman — Google review
Really nice place. Nice parkland and deer. Large lake but small walk. The house ground floor as the rest wasn't open was ok. Garden and ice house was great. The tunnel was ace. The lights supposed to be on in December so it may get better there than.
#Scorpio “#Scorpio” — Google review
Beautiful grounds, will need to explore again as I've only scratched the surface of all the available walks. The house was interesting in it's unrestored state.
Drayton Manor Theme Park is home to a wide range of rides and attractions based on classic stories like Thomas the Tank Engine. There's also an enormous indoor play area with plenty of activities for children of all ages, as well as a large zoo full of exciting animals.
First time I've been here, and I'm a big fan of theme parks. Yes it's not Thorpe Park or alton towers, but it's got some great thrill rides. It's definitely more for families, but don't let you put you off. It's a beautiful looking Park with great theming and plenty to do.
gary lusk — Google review
Such a fantastic experience for fans of Thomas, regardless if age! We spent 6 hours here, solely in Thomas Land, going on all the different rides, visiting the Thomas exhibition and just generally enjoying the experience. My little boy is 3 and a half and he was just completely in his element. He made it on to 10 rides in total, there was a couple we didn't get on due to big queues, but there's definitely a lot for little ones and you could easily spend a day here no problem. If I was going to be super critical, I would say they could do with two staff per ride, just to speed things along a little. But apart from that, it really is a fantastic day for all the family. I would highly recommend it!
Dub Bel — Google review
Loved visiting this place!
This was my first time being able to get here and it looks as though its had a remodel within the last year or so as everything looked fresh and clean and there are also new parts of the park being worked on currently.
The park is so big that I will have to come back again and possibly stay in the modern looking hotel as one day was not enough to get around it all.
I'm not sure if there is an app for it but no need to check for ride times as queue times were very short and was able to get on rides in no time at all!
The only downfalls are that there could be a bigger range of healthier food as I didn't see anything healthy at all, there was mainly cakes, icecream, pizza, etc... and also overheard a staff member say to a customer that they didn't think they were getting their lunch break that day. Staff need breaks!
Gal — Google review
we visited during the school holidays. lot to do for a day for kids. One day should be enough to cover most of the rides. Can stay another day to explore in detail. there was a que in the beginning to get on rides, luckily the waiting times got better as the day went and the people start exploring different activities. The food was not very great and pricey. Recommend to take a picnic. Staff were friendly. The ticket price was reasonable compared to other similar parks . we got 4 for £115. The kids were happy and had a lovely day.
Tins Tom — Google review
We had a lovely day here. The staff at guest services were very helpful. Unfortunately, my Nimbus card hadn't arrived, but they were able to issue an access band as I had the email to say it had been accepted. There is still an element of waiting, and it is the disabled guest plus 3 others that's able to use.
I experienced the medical room,as I was stung by a wasp. The first aider on duty was very helpful.
The only issue I had was leaving the car park it took an hour. We were parked in the disabled bays at the back of the park, and we have never normally had an issue on previous visits, but maybe some staff helping to control the traffic. All In all, fantastic day out, Thomas land is fab for younger children we rode the Thomas the tank train to the zoo. There is a dinosaur trail and lots of animals to see. The water ride is a must ride just have a change of clothes as you literally get soaked to the bone it was 5pm ride close and 530 park close which in August is a bit early especially if you have a day ticket as you do find yourself rushing from one place to the other.
Sarah Gwilliam — Google review
Visited Thomas Land with our two children aged 4 and 2 at Easter. Had an excellent time with great rides for the children and the staff were all very friendly. The wait times on most of the rides for the children was very minimal and sometimes there was no queue at all. There is a dinosaur trail at the end of the park at Thomas Land which was an unexpected surprise that our children loved along with a large playground so plenty for kids to do for the whole day. We visited from 10.30 to 5 and waited approx 20 minutes to get in with pre booked tickets.
Raja Bains — Google review
My son and I had a great day at Thomas Land at Drayton Manor. Great little rides and lovely zoo. We even got some free mice pies and a money box. My son has already said he wants to go back. There was a show on too every so often which was interactive. Great day for everyone.
Sarah — Google review
Great day out with the Kids. Loads to do for them. Thomas Land was a hit. The new Vikings area looked fun too, it's a bit small though and the queues were really long even for a weekday. Toilets kept nice and clean, staff very helpful, however shops are a bit pricey, you'd think with the amount you pay for tickets they wouldn't try to rip you off in their shops.
Judi Mania — Google review
Pleasant staff, however, felt that they were under equipped on safety and felt it was very remiss. Website states rides were open until 5pm nany were shutting before 4pm. We wanted a coffee most places also shut. Its not a place I would recommend due to wait on rides and 45.00 ticket price, and there was absolutely no offers available unless booked online beforehand , but 32.00 is a really expensive day out x
Jamie Capewell — Google review
First time visiting the resort and loved it. I traveled from London yesterday and the visit was well worth it. I purchased the tickets online a week before my visit and paid £130.00 for fast track including parking fees. The fast track ticket price was on special offer. There are more than enough toilets around the park, a nice variety of rides for all ages mainly for 6-14 years old who will enjoy the most and nice options for halal food although expensive. I strongly recommend you should get home made food and easy access pass or fast track pass. The queues for the rides are long and can be frustrating during school holidays. I am so glad we as a family of 5 brought fast track online tickets and managed to get on every ride we enjoyed twice. As I went on school holidays it was worth having a fast track pass.
Sujan Ahmed — Google review
Absolutely loved our day trip out to drayton manor. Lots of places to sit down have a drink and relax. So many things to do, literally there's something for everyone. Only downside about it is the prices of drinks and food. However the day ticket prices are of great quality. Would definitely go back again.
Kacey — Google review
Very enjoyable. Had young children with us and they loved Thomas Land. The show that was put on was brilliant. Lots of singing and dancing for the kids to join in. Lots of different rides for the kids. Plenty for the adults. Picnic areas around. Parking a plenty.
Belinda Coxon — Google review
My experience here was FANTASTIC!! This is a brilliant theme park! It has got everything (and more) that I was expecting. I really enjoyed my ride on "The Accelerator" and I got such a rush from "Maelstrom" that I will never forget. Truly a mind-blowing experience!
I visited the zoo afterwards and saw a Tiger for the first time in my life. I was really excited about this.
My only regret is that I didn't come early enough in the day, so I couldn't go on many rides, as the lines and queues are quite long, particularly for "shockwave" which I was really looking forward to, but couldn't experience. Next time, hopefully.
Enoch Olalude — Google review
Visited drayton manor (mostly Thomas land) for 2 days (Sunday and Monday). We have 1 and 3 year old boys. We all loved it here. All the children's rides are in close proximity to each other... Good for little legs. My two are huge Thomas fans but you don't need to be to enjoy the park. Friendly staff, good mix of rides, plenty of toilet facilities. Sufficient food and drink options also. We got a good deal with the stay and play accommodation. Very happy and will look to return when we can.
Jessica Walker — Google review
Been Twice now on peak days and it’s been quiet and so much fun.
Recently went for the Coronation Street Event. Managed nearly 30 rides as rides were open til 8pm. The Easy Pass system works really well compared to other parks and all the staff were so friendly.
Definitely Recommend 👍
ThemeParkJaden — Google review
Thomas land was great, especially for little ones. A little expensive on food and drink in the park though. Stayed in a Thomas themed room at the park hotel which was very good, had dvd player in the room, but would not have a wardrobe next to a child bunk bed. Also catch the zoo at a better time, as most of the animals seemed to be asleep or not even in their areas. Also the evening buffet at the hotel was not quite value for money. Breakfast on the other hand was value for money.
Tom Levick — Google review
It's a small resort with lots of character but an enjoyable day out nonetheless. We found that a couple of rides had a cue but the majority we could get on quit quickly. I loved the duplicity of the resort, as it meant that we could take a relaxing strole through the zoo area too which everyone enjoyed.
Rebbecca Gray — Google review
This is an excellent Theme Park, heading in the right direction. The improvements made over the last couple of years are awesome, and with a new coaster opening next year we will definitely be back!! We've had 3 amazing visits this year, the staff are lovely and there is good and well priced food, game stalls and merchandise. The Halloween decorations, The Haunted Express, Castle Of Shadows, DJ and Halloween atmosphere overall was incredible with fireworks to top it off! Fantastic days out each time.
Kurt page — Google review
Really good theme park for kids. Unfortunately my 3 year old was just a little to small to go on any of the rollercoasters as minimum height was 1m. But he could go on the majority of the flat rides which he loved. Thomas land was a favourite of his. The hotel was wonderful, with the Thomas rooms being a highlight. The little goody bag in the room was brilliant.
Jonathan Dobson — Google review
Amazing day out for children who are starting out with rides and rollercoasters (we had a 10, 8 and 6 year old). Wasn't too busy when we visited (on a Monday in half term) queued for no longer than 15 minutes. Easy for all ages to walk around. There was a 4d cinema experience, which was brilliant. A zoo to stroll around after you've had some lunch, plenty of picnic tables to sit at, even some under cover, and some places to grab food from also available (we took a picnic so can't comment on the quality of the food). Rory the Lion was out and about, bumped into him numerous times which the kids loved and he even does a disco! The only downside for us, but it really doesn't take away from the great day out, was they had run out of donuts and bubble waffles.
Jessibeth15 — Google review
Always a fun day out - with Thomas land being accessible for little ones it is a great first theme park to explore and the height restrictions are decent so even at 90cm (about three) there’s loads to go on. Plus the zoo and additional play areas and Thomas train ride means there is a lot to do. We love visiting for seasonal events - there’s always good offers on just after Xmas
The Amazing Adventures of Me — Google review
What a blast! So much fun for kids and families. The rides are very size restrictive. The park is worth a two day visit to make sure you have enough time. The hotel is very comfortable and well appointed. The customer service is top notch. The zoo is great. And it is worth the £20 to get all the digital photos.
Shadra Bruce — Google review
Good day out with Kids Pass
Park was much quieter to give us chance to have a good look around and enjoy the zoo.
Que's wasn't too long which was good too. Would definitely take this opportunity again!
Tarja Williams — Google review
Great place for kids. My youngest is 4, middle child 8 and oldest is 10. They all love it here. Think we did over 15 rides in Thomasland. Even had time for the arcade. Had a lovely chocolate and orange cake 😋 partner had pasta pot.
We found the playground but due to how busy/noisey it was my son who has autism couldn't cope. It would be nice to see more playgrounds in Thomas land but with so many rides we can't moan, spent the whole day here we is worthwhile.
Had a lovely walk to the zoo and managed to go on the playground for the first time (other times it's been too muddy) then got Thomas to take us back home.
Kim Fuente — Google review
Had a great day but not one of the big rides where open 😞 £6.50 for a tinned hotdog.. They should call them warmdogs. Great for smaller children, they do have some fun rides.
Simon Price — Google review
I really do like drayton manor. Several of the main rides were not operational, shock wave was bring revamped into a sit down coaster. There is a new coaster being built where the drop tower was (sorry can't remember its name). But this was out of season on a special blue light day.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is a large and well-known museum in Birmingham, England. It has a wide range of exhibits, including treasures from ancient times to modern art. The highlight for kids is the Staffordshire Hoard, which includes some of the oldest pieces of Saxon jewelry ever found.
It looks like a very beautiful building, unfortunately we haven't been able to get inside yet. But you can look at the building too, it's quite beautiful, it's a pity that the works block some of the views.
John — Google review
The part of the museum that were open were hit and miss for me, I enjoyed the movie theatre section, but found most of the other exhibits a bit uninspiring, probably because the topics are not of interest to me. I would have liked to have seen the full collection as I believe there is better items currently unavailable due to the ongoing works. I must return one day and see the rest to give it a fair judgement.
Matt Roberts — Google review
Took my daughter to see an exhibition to be honest I can’t remember what it was but I was intrigued. The process of buying tickets online and the set up inside was impressive. It was nice to get a bit cultured so to speak and I’d like to go back again for future presentations. Ideally situated within the heart of the city with transport links giving easy access you can’t complain. Definitely a nice place and would recommend to visit if you have the chance
Neil Reid — Google review
A bit disappointed for travelling a long distance to find out that the museum is closed for renovations till 2024. So only a small area of the gallery is opened. Look forward to its reopening.
Daniel Chan — Google review
Closed for refurbishment but Victorian Radicals exhibit (paid) is open. Very informative on the Pre-Raphael’s and arts and crafts movement.
Vince Jones (Whole Picture) — Google review
Magnificent building which has just been refurbished. Only partially open (free entry), but has enough to keep you interested for an hour or so. Very inclusive exhibits about the people that made Birmingham and a really interactive exhibit on the history of the city’s cinemas. Lovely looking Edwardian cafe and large gift shop. Can’t wait for the rest of it to be finished! (Took one star off as I couldn’t read some of the descriptions on the walls, as many were too far away to read and the type was small.)
Paula Pardoe — Google review
I always enjoy visiting this museum. Unfortunately it is undergoing substantial renovations at present and so only a couple of galleries ok
Plus gift shop and Edwardian Tea rooms are open
Having said that, it is still worth visiting since there are some interesting exhibits to inspect.
I found the short animated film Child of Empire to be most interesting and moving. There is also an interesting exhibition about cinemas in Birmingham which could well bring back memories.
The museum will close in December 2022 and will not open again until 2024 when it is intended to have all of the galleries open
Paul Hallgarth — Google review
Beautiful Old Architecture Historical Building. And Tourist Attraction and in the Heart of Birmingham, inside the complete History of Birmingham and Arts & painting, Stories about Decades,
Yasir Mirza — Google review
Can't wait to come back to see the completed renovation.
The wilded front steps around the fountain were stunning.
The exhibitions that were open were a great incite into the city's varied and colourful past.
Cara Price — Google review
Looking forward to be able to go in again. miss wandering around it's interesting mix of collections
Dom — Google review
Wonderful Pre-Raphaelite exhibition in a beautiful building and surrounding architecture. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. ♥️
Julia Hollis — Google review
Return of pre raffalite art to Birmingham after long absence. Nicely presented collection.
Donald Henderson — Google review
This was a fascinating museum to visit, displaying much cultural artwork and pieces related to Birmingham! There are exhibits focusing on certain city aspects like clubbing, racism and film; the third was the most interesting with its section Wonderland. A special addition is the old cinema seats that visitors are invited to sit in, also a separate corridor shows museum objects from over time!
K. Peake — Google review
What fantastic afternoon, we spent there! Beautiful building, inside and out! Lots to see especially this week as it's half term. Saw stuff they were showing the children that were part of my childhood😁 my kids were bright eyed over the exhibits and were interested to see and hear what the staff was explaining to them. The cafe was absolutely beautiful, and tastefully furnished. The whole place was a joy to go through and the kids enjoyed it as much as me!😊there was lots of exhibits to see and some to interact with, they also had a room for the kids to play in.
The staff were fantastic and enthusiastic! Thanks for a brill day!😀
Patricia Vallely — Google review
The building from outside is magnificent. It is well kept in the inside with Marple floors and stairway. 2 floors are currently open for public. I will only give 3 stars as this museum had very very few valuable or historic items in display. All what I could see was modern paintings, photos, portraits, few LED screens and TVs with repeating videos. This city has a very old worldclass history in industry, steel, military, innovation and others during the 17th to 20th centuries . I am sure you could easily find thousands of anient pieces that worth being displayed. The good thing that it was free to enter that day.
Rami Salameh — Google review
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Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham, B3 3DH, United Kingdom
National SEA Life Centre Birmingham is a fantastic aquarium with plenty of different exhibits for children to enjoy. There are play areas and group packages available, making it the perfect family day out.
Great day out. I would advise to take your time and enjoy every part of it otherwise you can end up being finished in a hour, but it's an amazing set up. The glass tunnel with sharks swimming around you is incredible. Having had some disappointing experiences with zoos last year, it was refreshing to visit somewhere that you actually see every creature easily. Also the staff are very nice and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.
Dal — Google review
Really liked the penguins. I think this is one of the biggest aquariums in the England. The tunnel gave a really good experience. My one year old daughter was sleeping all the time since we entered the sea life centre, luckily she woke up at the end and we came back to tunnel and spent a lot of time looking at the turtle, jelly fishes etc.. The turtle was also active when we passed through the tunnel for the second time.
Would suggest visiting this place if you are in or near by Birmingham.
Suggest to book tickets online in advance. If you are close to city centre then you can easily walk to this place. Enjoy the experience and walk around the Brindley place for more enjoyment.
Naga raju — Google review
Nice place to visit. I do feel it’s a little repetitive with the same fishes just being in different locations and personally the time goes by really quick. There could be some more interactive things to do for children. However, it is a great place for families to come with their children. There are a lot of beautiful fishes and other animals such as penguins. Best part is the tunnel as it gives an immersive feeling in the sea!
Hamza Noorani — Google review
A must visit place for a family day out, group activity or a date. Plenty of wonderful creatures to see, very easy to follow paths and guided viewing. Lots of information available. There's a sector to touch some star fish, apart from that there's not much interaction available. Bring a snack and water bottle with you. Not a lot of places to sit down so be prepared to stay standing. I'd definitely visit again.
nayha — Google review
Went on a date here. I hadn't been in a decade, but it was still very fascinating to see again as an adult. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the new otters showcased, was very fortunate to catch them on time but at the same time feeding was a little late but it was worth waiting an extra 10-15mins even if it was just a 5minute watch. Would have appreciated being able to see these promoted online or elsewhere as we ran into the posters by chance, and whilst waiting, we couldn't figure out if we were at the right place to watch.
Fortunately, there was a staff member close by who was not only friendly but very informative. I heard she shares a name with one of the sea turtles in the tunnel. Was really glad to have seen her as we would've otherwise missed the otters. Staff were approachable and informative, I commend the staff working at the start of the sea life experience by the photo booth, he had an amazing energy, and his excitement was so contagious, really sets your mood of high and happy for the experience.
A lot of walking but didn't mind as it is a rarity to see such amazing creatures in the city.
Grateful for the accessible option of having an alternative route to the Ocean tunnel as it had a plastic/glass floor at one point and almost made me turn back till I saw sharks laying there and found myself in awe again.
It was a fun exhibition, a quiet day on the weekday with the occasional family with young children and a small school of students on a field trip.
J — Google review
I absolutely loved this place. Brimming with sea creatures and filled with things to learn and do, it is an excellent place to visit for everyone. I would recommend visiting on a weekday if you can, as the weekend can become extremely crowded, however if you cannot you will still be able to see most things. The staff are friendly and informative, and the exhibits are absolutely exquisite. I think it’s well worth the ticket price and can’t recommend this place enough.
Olivia Williams — Google review
Great place to see some aquatic animals. A reasonably sized place and good variety. The walkways are quite narrow when others stop to look, causing a backlog or an uncomfortable place to be. Like most tourist attractions is down to them letting too many people in. Great for small children, but I would go first or last thing to avoid the crowds otherwise you will see more backs of human heads then fish. There's a tunnel at the end where the fish and sharks swim above and on the side of you, but this is awful when it's busy, it's impossible to move freely. Toilets are available throughout but small, hard to close cubicle doors as it's a tight squeeze. Staff are friendly, opportunity to touch a starfish and trails for kids to get stamps as they go round. Obligatory gift shop as you exit to buy sea life branded things. Worth spending an hour at.
Aaron Payne — Google review
My recent trip to the Sea Life was a very exciting one. I had booked a combo ticket where I could visit both Cadbury World and National Sea Life, and paid £35 for the combined ticket. The place is located close to the city centre so you wouldn’t have to pay much for travelling and there are plenty of buses that take you there. The place is huge and a fun attraction for children and adults. We got to see a variety of sea animals and could even touch a few of them. It was great and a nice way of introducing marine life to kids. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Mehnaz Alam — Google review
The best part of the National SEA LIFE @ Birmingham is the 360 degree water tunnel. It gives you so much real experience of being in the water watching fishes so closely.
Penguins at the start also are active and seem to be interacting with the visitors.
This was our 3rd visit (1st was before COVID).
The reason for 4 stars is due to the removal of the 4D experience, which is replaced by VR experience, which is good but we really liked the 4D experience.
Suggestion: if you are visiting on weekends or bank holidays, try to book early slots to avoid rush.
Parking: if you are coming by car, Q-Park Brindley Place is the nearest car park with 2 min walking.
Prasoon Khare — Google review
Came to the Sea Life Centre today and had a fabulous time. Staff friendly everywhere was clean and I’ve really loved looking at all the fish and different things. Thank you highly recommend this to anybody who wants to take their children somewhere over the bank holidays or the summer holidays it’s a lot of fun
adam life events king — Google review
Looks very beautiful and sea tunnel is amazing personal highlight was the sea otters. Only lost a star due it to not being as big as other sealife centres, and it was extremely busy. The walkways need to be bigger and get extremely blocked up with pushchairs.
Steven Moseley — Google review
It was good seeing all the different sea life. It wasn't too busy for a Saturday on a bank holiday weekend. You could easily get to the front to see all the fish and sea life on show.
The tunnels were great for the kids and got to see the giant turtle swimming over.
The only downside to the whole thing was it only took us 50 mins to do the whole thing even though others say it takes 2hr. We took our time to allow our kids to fully experience everything on offer.
Don't think we would go again.
Kyle Macken — Google review
Wonderful experience for the whole family. The kids loved it. Slightly busy in some places inside. The staff are absolutely amazing. Bit pricey on the gift shop but it was worth it. Would go again in the future. Loved the penguins.
Alexandru Dodoiu — Google review
Nice place to spend with family and kids. Kids really enjoy a lot to see big fish, seahorses, jellyfish etc. Parking is nearby within 2 minutes. Can complete around 2 to 3 hours. 360 degree tunnel is very nice to take photos and get good views of fish seeing in very close.
Priyanka Eswari — Google review
Totally loved it here. An experience not to be missed... We then had coffee and a walk around the canals afterwards. This makes for a great day out, where you can also find somewhere to have a meal...
Howie A. D — Google review
Used blue light card to book tickets as was coming back at £50 for two adults. Had the 2 for 1 voucher too which didn’t work for some reason.
No need to charge so much when your in and out within the hour.
SamAdam Court-Fletcher — Google review
Really tired, dingy and overcrowded.
Probably the worst Sea Life Centre I've been to.
The enclosures for the penguins and otters are so small, it's thoroughly depressing.
The walkways are really narrow and packed full of people with pushchairs, meaning you can't get past.
It was so full when we went you couldn't even see half of the exhibits as there are so many people there. We had to wait for 20 minutes to get near the otters as it was so crowded.
It's looking really run down and dirty, and smells terrible in parts. It's in desperate need of a deep clean.
It felt very claustrophobic on the walkways and tunnels, due to the amount of people packed in, and children screaming and running around constantly.
We visited at lunchtime on a weekday, expecting it to be quiet, but how wrong we were!
I think adults only evenings would really benefit this place. I'm sure a lot of animal lovers wouldn't mind paying a little more for a less crowded, more peaceful experience.
If you like paying a fortune to be stuck staring at the back of people's heads and have screaming kids running around you, you'll love it here.
Otherwise, I really recommend you avoid this place.
Fiona Price — Google review
Absolutely loved my time there! I went on my own and had so much fun. The place is really well prepared for the visitors and the fishes seem to be all in good health. I wouldn't recommend the VR experience since it's expensive and it only lasts for a few minutes but the rest of SEA LIFE is worth exploring! Leave some money for the shop at the end! They have some fun items and you can even adopt one of the penguins!
Book tickets in advance. They have student discounts.
Gabriela Luz — Google review
Hugely disappointing. The whole place felt cramped and crowded with all visitors slowly shuffling along or completely stationary at times. The experience was contained within a dark warehouse type building with cables, wires and ducting pipes traversing the ceiling, with no daylight or fresh air. However, there was a brief moment of relief when you step outside before entering the VR area. For us the Penguins end Jellyfish were the stars of the show. The lone scruffy stuffed seagull hanging from the ceiling and a Lego Pelican did not impress, nor did the plastic palm trees and squawking seagulls sound track. I shan’t mention the toilets, just look at the photo. Needless to say, we won’t be visiting again. The whole place needs a re-think!
Adam Holliday — Google review
A very kind staff member called Jamie was very welcoming and inclusive, he showed us around and gave us a great tour, I reckon you should give him a pay rise. Both Dan’s were also informing and helping. Thank you for the lovely and fun-filled visit. Please show Jamie this- from the three musketeers; Bella, Ada and Sofia.
Bella Chapman — Google review
We visited the sea life for a day out. Lovely place to enjoy as a family. We liked the talk and feed of otters. It has family room for eating and rest. The tunnel and penguins were also so exciting.
Fateme Mohammadi — Google review
I pre-booked the tickets for the sea life centre so that I don't have to wait.It was lively. Got to see many marine creatures. The tunnel is the main attraction. There is also a small shop to buy snacks as well as toys, key chain etc. I am so happy that I got to spend good time with my friends there. Kids would love this place.
JINU JOICE — Google review
I love all aquariums and I was lucky enough to get to go here supporting someone with a disability so I got to go free as a carer. But I have to say I was a tad disappointed as I thought it would be bigger. There were lots of amazing creatures to see, and by far the best bit was the tunnel, but we were done after about 45 minutes. There's a couple of photo opportunities that want to charge you, but at £19 per person, I really couldn't justify spending anymore. Staff were friendly, and it's all set out very well. I kinda think it's a bit dated now as newer exhibitions in other parts of the country are much more interactive and less aged. I liked it but I don't think I'd pay to go again. The shop is cashless which was disappointing as the person I support didn't have a debit card and so he couldn't buy anything.
David Grimmett — Google review
We visited Sealife on a Monday of the Easter hols and it was busy from opening. I was glad we were pre-booked as walk in tickets weren't available.
The aquarium was well laid out and there was a lot to see, but given the numbers of visitors it was hard to linger and several things we missed or had to move on from quite quickly. The underwater tunnel was lovely but quite short. My toddler grandson loved the little tunnel under the clown fish - the perfect height for him! Personally I was delighted to find sea dragons!
The staff were excellent - engaged, friendly and knowledgeable, particularly the young lady with the penguin egg and the young man by the sea otters.
We actually spent just under an hour in the aquarium, then we found ourselves in the shop and out! It all felt a little hurried, and while we enjoyed the visit and would like to return, we did feel a little flat.
Fi Redmond — Google review
We booked our tickets on same day and it costed us more but I would reccommed to buy it in advance as it might save a lot of money.
It was a weekend so it was so busy, but entry time we did not wait, it was an easy entrance. We went with a toddler and a school going girl and both the kids enjoyed seeing the sealife. One main attraction was seeing sea otters which I could not see in any other sealife in UK.
There is no cafe or place where you can sit and eat but this sealife is situated in a busy area and you could find lots of cafe and restaurent just outside this placd. Parking is also nearby so no need to worry about finding the parking too.
I would highly reccommend this place to visit atleast once.
Monal Birds — Google review
Loved it! The kids loved it too! It was amazing to see so many types of sea creatures and learning facts about them. The environment is so relaxing and rejuvenating. It only took us an hour to go through it all with young kids so it's on the pricey side and would stop us visiting regularly sadly, so lost a star there. The Kelloggs codes help!
Rizwana M — Google review
It's an amazing place to visit, especially if you have children! The only tiny downside is that it's a cashless site... My son was slightly disappointed when he wanted to spend his pocket money. Otherwise a definite recommend!
Lucy Reynolds — Google review
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The Water's Edge, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL, United Kingdom
The medieval Lichfield Cathedral is famous for its three spires, and for the stained glass windows made from Herkenrode glass. It's also home to paintings from the Middle Ages, as well as gardens and buildings in The Close.
Lichfield Cathedral is one of the most iconic cathedrals in the UK. The structure, the design, the interior layout, and other historical figures are extraordinary and amazing. It was my first time to visit this city so I decided to go around the town. The maintenance of the grass is greener and well kept healthy.
Mabs Gadd — Google review
Definitely a beautiful quaint cathedral. Lots of interesting features to look at, even the medieval book display in the chapel. Also a nice walk around the grounds too.
Kyle Fox — Google review
Beautiful building. Is a must to visit if you are in the area. Colourful stained glass windows. Nice a quiet during mid week if you want to walk around and contemplate.
Claire Pilkington — Google review
Lovely cathedral. A lot to see and interactive information points are dotted around. Some interesting wall painting fragments and do sit in St Chads Head chapel. It is a beautiful place of tranquility. The entry desk is just as you walk in, so if you don't want to contribute then swerve that when you go in. There is a small gift shop and opportunities to donate something around the cathedral. The buildings around the area are also very interesting with a lovely place for lunch nearby
Julie Hemmings — Google review
A gem of a find in Lichfield, with the most amazing architecture I have seen in UK cathedrals. One would be mistaken they are indeed in the UK! Such beauty both externally with epic detail, and inside such grand design with high ceilings, stain glass windows, art, sculptures and more. Overall, a very peaceful place to visit and a highly recommended experience and visit to such a beautiful cathedral.
Harps Sohal — Google review
Wonderful history you can touch and enjoy close up. The moon was a draw for our grandchildren, but once inside they enjoyed a walk round and asked lots of questions, we'll worth a visit fir the architecture alone !
Graham Kindon — Google review
Went on the 11.00 am guided tour which was supposed to last 50 minutes. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and obviously totally in love with the building. Fully recommended.
Lorraine Mitchell — Google review
Visited Lichfield Cathedral first time and so much impressed.
Definitely a remarkably beautiful cathedral. There are lots of interesting features to look at.
Lichfield Cathedral is open daily from 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 7.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays.
Admission is free, just voluntary donation. Tower tours are also available.
Aom Aomm — Google review
Beautiful building with so much history. So worth a visit. It always amazes me how these buildings were created way back when the only way to build was with man power, no machinery. How much work was put into them. Lichfield Cathedral is stunning.
Georgina Homer — Google review
We visited 19th February 2024.
It's the most beautiful building full of tranquillity, stunning architecture and fabulous stained glass windows. It's well worth a visit. Parking is reasonably close.
Dave Hurr — Google review
This is place is beautiful and medieval English cathedral, beautiful architecture.
Must visit place in UK. The town is serene and just walk down to the garden where there is artificial lake to site and enjoy the sunset
Shikha Singh — Google review
I was only in Lichfield a few hours and came across the cathedral by chance. What a gem to behold! Religion aside (not for me), this is a stunning cathedral with outstanding, intricate architecture. Inside it is beautiful. Huge ceilings, statues, carved wooden pews etc. It is free admission but they recommend a donation. £5 well spent to keep this amazing piece of history maintained. I spent an hour last n here just absorbing the history and splendour, but could’ve spent two hours quite happily!
Finding Balance — Google review
Came here to see the moon exhibition. Looked amazing for sure, would definitely recommend. Not sure about a holy establishment serving alcohol mind🤔
R Far — Google review
It is a fantastic building inside and out. It's free to go in, but a donation is always welcome. Guide books avadible to help you explore, and the staff are more than happy to help or just have a friendly chat. Nice little shop with a few bits in, and they have a few events on to look out for. Will be back to do a tower tour when they run again
Ashley Lightfoot — Google review
Fantastic old English church, with over 1300 years of history. Really a gem frozen in time. The nave is architecturally beautiful with a space that just seems to go on. The organ console (where the organist plays) is actually up in the second story in the nave. Must see when you pass though town. Exterior of the cathedral is weathered sandstone having many exquisite carvings and statues. Even the much younger (relatively speaking) Wooden Close building dates back to the early 1500s.
Jared Meaux — Google review
I was amazed by this cathedral. It was huge and gorgeous. I have visited couple of cathedrals but this is the biggest one I have ever visited. If you are traveling England please add this to your attraction list.
Nathasha Wijesinghe — Google review
A wonderful place to walk through the history of Stafford inside the cathedral. The cathedral staff were social and helful. Neatly maintained and entry is free.
Narasimman Sunderajan — Google review
If you go to Lichfield or even pass through its a must visit weather your religious or not. The architecture is amazing with statues and pieces of art work inside to suit. Has a lovely quiet and peaceful feeling inside.
It is free to visit they just ask if you can to make a donation that goes towards the upkeep and maintenance ect of the Cathedral. We really enjoyed walking round and it has plenty of photo opportunities. The cathedral also has shows/events held in there that are good we seen Elvis and it was brillian helped by the aquatics of the place
Travel & Explore — Google review
My first view of the cathedral was from The Close, and I just thought WOW. The main double fronted facade that faces you, is so impressive,and I think the majority of people would have the same reaction. Until visiting this weekend, I never knew Lichfield had a cathedral, and no one has ever said about it before. It has to be one of the top hidden gems to go and see. The interior is just has good , with outstanding stainglassed windows, the main Nave & Choir areas which are huge.
Richard Harrison — Google review
Went for the Gaia event. £5 per ticket. Beautiful cathedral. First time I've been to Lichfield. Would like to go again during the day as I would love to see the stained glass windows in the light.
Emma — Google review
I entered the cathedral and was just gobsmacked by the size of the globe. We spent ages exploring and even spoke to a vicar. Im a massive fan of church's and cathedral's, the architecture is just jaw dropping.
The staff were so freindly and inviting, i will be coming back and its well worth a visit.
The fair Rambler — Google review
In the modern age to combine community use and historic monument in this way- stunning. They placed a huge rotating dome in the centre isle with learning clubs for kids.
The ww2 area on the history of German prisoners in cannock chase was excellent and touching
This is an indoor waterpark with a lot of interactive features. It is open all year round and is a separate attraction in its own right.
One of the best stays ever! Although we went into Alton towers on both days you could easily stay at the hotel all day! Fantastic place to visit with the kids!
The water pool was amazing! Great for all ages!
The outside area for the spar was very good.
I would genuinely recommend this place for all. The hotel room isn't the biggest or the most flamboyant but it's the water park your playing for.
Definitely worth the experience.
Amo Singh — Google review
Very good waterpark with original and nice staff. Unfortunately I found 3 minuses:
1. 55 minutes waiting on queue to the longest slider is really to long (We passed away this attraction)
2. Stairs under the water could be covered by something softer. My wife almost broke her toe.
3. Wasps outside. I'll recommend to take anti wasps spray.
However, it's really wonderful place for all families.
REMIK hercuń — Google review
Good weekend . Some arias looks tired . 2 rides not working , and 2 rids stopped while we in the queue after 40 min 🤨 . People smoking even weed in the queue. Much better value for your money abroad !
Hussam Bakar — Google review
Absolutely Amazing! We are coming here since kids where tiny and from then until now they are 11-8-6 years old. Great slides and you have a real sunny holiday feeling even I February when outside is cold and rain! Can’t recommend enough!
Bernadett Arvai — Google review
Best water park we've been in! There are so many slides, interactive bits, places to relax..
Plenty of life guards too so you don't need to worry and the baby section is well away from where big kids would play.
Jupiter Hadley — Google review
Great place to visit.. lots to do but really more suitable for older kids/ teenagers... not much to do for primary school kids.
Staff are friendly and helpful 🙂👍
Dino R — Google review
Fabulous stay with my two boys aged 5 and 7. Lovely and warm, not too busy despite half term, and food not too badly priced. Lots to do to make this a full day and would definitely return.
Samantha — Google review
Lots of walking. Rides are really scary 🥹.
1 day is not enough to explore everything.
Need 2/3 days to stay to explore the whole park.
Anyway had a good day for short visit. CBeebies section is good for children.
Recommend 😃
FUTURE EDUCATION CONSULTANCY SERVICES — Google review
Great day out, family of 2 adults and 2 kids £62 for 6 hours in the sub tropical paradise.
Great value staff really helpful and children didn't want to leave. Would recommend going when most schools are off like we did. Food we purchased was great as well
Christopher Brown — Google review
Brilliant place to visit with friends, family, and especially children.
Both the design and the facilities are state of the art: good quality and safe materials, fun games, slides, water guns, buckets, water currents/streams to travel on, pools of various depths, plenty of seats and tables, drinks, food, snacks and desserts (ice cream), etc.
Anyone over 1.1 metres can try the large slide, however, there's quite a long queue for that most of the time so it requires some patience to wait for your turn.
The water looked and felt clean from morning until the closing.
The changing rooms and toilets are also clean, easily accessible and conveniently located.
It's very fun, therefore kids often play here until they get totally exhausted.
It is worth every penny of the admission price. I can only recommend it.
Richárd Vámossy — Google review
Great for young children. Our son is 4 and a half and it was perfect for him. He loved the lazy river and most of the flumes he could go on with an adult. They are gentle flumes, some you use a rubber ring (with an adult) and others he can go on alone. Plenty to do for him. Outdoors was closed today, not sure why but looked nice.
Tracey Bonnell — Google review
This adorable little park is absolutely delightful, offering just the right amount of amenities. It's the perfect place to relax and have some fun with a pool and a couple of water rides. Everyone, from infants to the elderly, can enjoy themselves here. The water quality is excellent, the staff is friendly, and there's plenty of parking available. We had an amazing time with the kids!
anish abraham — Google review
We came during Easter and as expected the place was packed, however we still managed to have a great time, there was plenty of space in the changing rooms and even a table to eat. Lifeguards were on duty looking after everyone without telling people off all the time. We will definitely call again
Eduardo Conde — Google review
I have always loved Alton Towers going on all the big rides. This time took the kids for Cbeebies land and the water park, the water park was brilliant but be prepared for long ques for the slides if you go in the morning, also the monorail was not working so it was a good 30 minute walk from the hotel to the main entrance, only managed 3 rides as even Cbeebies land has que times of 60 minutes. We stayed in the splash landings hotel, the rooms we were very tidy and clean and kids loved the arcades, entertainment and all the other features.
Craig Gluning — Google review
First time here and we enjoyed it. There about a 20 min wait for some of the bigger rides. Would definitely return
John Gavin — Google review
Lovely place all together.
The staff is so amazing and so polite.
Waterpark is amazing
Definitely we will be back
Anca Elena Temea — Google review
Loved this place! All the family enjoyed from
Nearly two to nine. A small incident with a child pushing one of ours down the slide… anyway after checking he was ok management resolved it, all you can ask for.
Sarah Walker — Google review
Great day out for all ages, my 4 year old loved all the pools and the slides that he could go on. The massive bucket of water that tips is great fun to stand below. Both indoor and outdoor pools are a nice temperature.
If you want to eat or have an ice cream/lolly or a drink then bring a few Pound as it's not the cheapest but that's the norm with these kinda places.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely would have no problem going back again.
Raymond Jackson — Google review
It was a great experience but I was expecting bigger rides. The indoor place is way too hot. I was happy to find the outdoor system jacuzzi and bit of fresh air. The blue ring rides were a bit waiting. Good place for group and family day out.
MAI HUXXAIN — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the waterpark today. Staff friendly and all water slides easily sign posted with rules and weight etc. Some of the area is looking abit tired and needs painting. Would visit again.
Rachael Holt — Google review
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Alton Towers, Alton, Waterpark ST10 4DB, United Kingdom
Located in Staffordshire, England, Alton Towers is a popular theme park with rides and attractions for all ages. It has a bold mission to make Britain happy and remains popular with young and old alike.
Never had a disappointing day over the many years of visiting...
Alton Towers has a variety of rides, set out across various themed 'Sections'. There's a good variety of rides whether you want speed, psycho coaster, a classic loop or something a little more subdued - so no one will be disappointed. Even kids can come and enjoy the smaller children's rides and amusements.
A lesser advertised gem is the grounds - there are some beautiful grounds and scenery to walk around, have a picnic in or just take an adrenaline break around.
Various choices of restaurants and food vendors available - all of course on the higher price range - but that what you would expect.
For less queue times, you can buy various graded fast tracks but the best way is to use your timings wisely. Mid week and during term time are always quieter times.
My Personal favourites:
Nemesis - Everything about this is a feel good classic coaster and could ride it all day.
Thirteen - whilst not particularly long or extremely, the psychocoaster element never ceases to amuse.
Smiler - Ultimate 'what day is it, what just happened' ride, you'll not know your top end from your bottom end but feel greatly refreshed for it.
Adam Jackson — Google review
Shame about the prices. Way too expensive when you actually think about it. Queues are horrendous unless you pay a fortune for fast pass. And if you are only taking your children and not really going on many rides even worst. But there are good things too. The castle is beautiful ( shame it hasn't been restored yet, if they ever will, it would be an amazing achievement) and the gardens are an incredible refuge from all the chaos around you. Fun paths, quiet ones and almost secret ones. Up and down there's paths everywhere. When you reach the Chinese temple in the lower lake the noise is almost gone. I walked around there for hours while my kids were on the rides. It was so peaceful. Beautiful. The only other downside was that even though there were some security guards walking around once in a while there were still people smoking stuff they shouldn't around there. The smell really ruined it.
Sara Guimaraes — Google review
Brilliant theme park with tonnes of different rides to suit different ages and thrill seekers. This was my first time visiting and will hopefully not be my last. We did the Halloween fright night and it was fabulous. I have been to the Thorpe Park one as well and would definitely say Alton towers was much better and scarier. The rides exceeded expectation, ones I would definitely recommend are Smiler, Oblivion, wicker man and Rita and Thirteen. The Halloween mazes were brilliant if very scary. You have to pay extra and book in advance for the mazes, but they are totally worth the price.
A 2-day pass for fright night starts at £56 pp. There is also lots of themed accommodation near the park. It is fairly pricey but a great little fun getaway. Fast track is good obviously but does come at an extra cost. The ride wait times can vary and during fright night can be fairly long (check the app as you go around to see the times). Also have a look at the offers as you can get some fast-track tickets which allow fast track on specific rides so might be a better option. Overall great theme park with lots of fun to be had!!
Cara — Google review
Loads to do for the kids waiting time was reasonable for all the rides The prices were what you would expect from a theme park and for us old people the house is well worth a look if you can get in which unfortunately on this visit I couldn't but on my last trip I was able to have a good look around.can also recommend a stay in one of there woodland lodges they are not big but adequate.They are clean and have plenty of towels etc.Also the location is fantastic my only complaint would be the prices in the little shop but with a Tesco only 15 minutes down the road this wasn't a problem. All the staff are extremely polite and helpful which makes for a pleasant change in this day and age.The buffet breakfast in the morning was lovely with plenty of choice and all the food was fresh and there was no wait to be seated.The mini golf that was in with the price was a good laugh and the waiting time was minimal. All in all a fantastic way to spend two days.
Paul Owens — Google review
Great day, very expensive because you need the fast passes to actually get to go on the good rides without having to queue for an hour and a half for each ride. The fast passes enabled us to go on everything we wanted. Beautiful park though, I enjoyed the flowers and scenery as I don't go on the rides. Would go again.
Carly Bedford — Google review
Alton Towers is definitely best with bigger kids, who can appreciate its thrill rides. But there’s plenty for younger kids too – my youngest loved the Farmyard with its gentle rides and attractions, the Ice Age 4D cinema, and the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory dark ride, culminating in a magical trip in the Great Glass Elevator. For kids still not sure or not yet big enough for the major coasters, there are other rides such as the Runaway Mine Train and the Flume.
Wasim Akram — Google review
I visited with my family yesterday and we all had an awesome day. My youngest wasn't really wanting to go on the big thrill rides where as my eldest son did. My wife took my youngest to all the family rides and activities while I took my eldest to all the big hit rides. The light on everyone's faces towards the end of the day when we regrouped was fantastic. Everyone had the best day.
Going during school term time is the key. Don't go during peak weekends. I've also been before during their Halloween event and that was so good!
Rick TheMelon — Google review
Wasn't too busy as out of season and we got a brilliant deal. Lots of entertainment and staff were great. The gangster granny ride had my kids shocked at the end it was brilliant. Their sea life was brilliant too, kids loved it and was free. Bring masks
Alex Sloan — Google review
First time going here. Will most definitely not be the last time. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The rides are fantastic and comparing them to universal or Disney, they come out just as exciting! Oblivion was jaw dropping, thirteen was unexpectedly amazing, wicker man being a wooden coaster thrashes you around.
Tickets were £38 for each adult when booking in advance, and so was well worth it. The turnstiles were a bit awkward as if you didn't get through in one rotation or it locks, you can't use your ticket again. A friendly member of staff will sort this out for you though.
All in all, a thrilling and brilliant day, book in advance, don't bring bags with you if you can help it (I brought a coat with plenty of pockets), as they are not allowed on rides. Fast track would have helped as the queues on an off peak weekday were still upwards of 30 minutes, so essential on a holiday or weekend.
Mark Brereton — Google review
Love this place. Come every year. Beautiful grounds, kept clean, plenty of space to wander or sit and have a picnic (unlike Thorpe Park). Wear comfortable shoes and if you're not great with hills use the cable cars to move from sector to sector. Rides are rarely closed (unlike Thorpe Park). You can walk through part of the old Castle, you can walk the gardens and find ponds and lakes and wildlife. Oh and the rides are 👌🏻.
Sam Platten (Splat25) — Google review
A great couple of days, great rides, great location. Love roller coasters and these are some of the best.
Frustrating how often rides close. We wasted about 3 hours over the 2 days waiting in queues only to be turned away to come back later when they ride closed. I understand safety is paramount and I wouldn't expect anything less, but communication was extremely poor and announcements could not be heard in the queues. Also they need escape routes from queues. Getting to the front to be told to return the way you came through the queuing lanes just added to time wasted in the park.
Leaving the car park was a nightmare. Why not just add £1 per entry ticket instead of charging car parking and scanning tickets at the car park exit - it would reduce queues I'm sure! 🙂
Robert Houghton — Google review
Best theme park in the UK for sure. Brilliant 2 days (I would suggest going for 2 days if you want to do all the main rides, unless it's a particularly quiet day.)
Highlights are Wicker Man and The Smiler, fantastic rides.
Queues can be long, but it's to be expected. The only downsides are the prices for food and drink, but take a packed lunch and you're all good. Plenty of picnic benches etc all over the park.
Stephanie Ritchie — Google review
Alton Towers is a very creative and expansive place to visit, a place which will make your day brighter and bring you to some unseen adventures. The rides are impressive as well as scary, though entertaining for everybody. The only reason I personally rated this place with 4 stars is because the queue times can often be very long at peak hours.
jamose — Google review
Alton towers is a really nice place for children at the moment. Lots of Christmas trees and rides. And the Shark Bait Reef by Sea Life is great for all the family. How ever I went for the castle and gardens. The castle is closed. And a little of the gardens are open. And most walkways are shut off. So you don't get to see the hole of the park. Pinball Wizard was the only ride available for adults. But the staff were great. Food is expensive there and very limited. I love a full English breakfast but there was none of that.
#Scorpio “#Scorpio” — Google review
Great day even though the weather wasn't a blessing hot day. Haven't been here in 10 years so coming back with children and some new rides was a refreshing change. For a weekend it wasn't bad and there was some queuing but again, not too bad. The app being used around the park was good and helpful with all the information available
Mitesh Parmar — Google review
I have been to every theme park in the UK multiple times and Alton Towers is by far the best one of all. All of the roller coasters are fantastic but for their own individual reasons. The park grounds are absolutely stunning, with the abandoned castle being the centerpiece. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and I cannot wait to go back with or without my kids.
Paul Kerr — Google review
Great day out, cheap deal on Merlin pass, otherwise very overpriced. Nice walks and attractions. Pays best off weekdays and out of holidays to avoid big queues. Visit of castle should be a must and lovely walks in gardens. Good food options.
Ebs Mo — Google review
We had a great day here, some great rides, and some of the old rides still delivering great thrills.
However, surprising amount of rides breaking down through the day, food an absolute rip off, some of the rides need some TLC, Nemesis needs a lick of paint and a tidy up in general, some love for an older but still awesome ride!
Finally parking should be included with these ticket prices, and we were nearly blocked in because the car beside us was not in their slot properly, and one at the end of the row for exit completely blocked the row so we had to reverse all the way up the row !!
Mark Reynolds — Google review
What an awesome place! First time here and it’s just amazing. One day is just not enough. Definitely get the fast track for the more popular rides and download the app to strategize the day. I liked the rollercoaster restaurant. The food was just ok but I recommend the wraps. Without a doubt a great place to go for some family fun!
Marion NYC — Google review
We had a great day out yesterday. We bought a silver fast track pass so managed to get on 6 big rides quickly. It was quite expensive to do that but worth it as a one off.
The only thing that let the park down was the lack of signage to direct you to the correct areas for each ride. We actually had to ask a few members of staff where we were going.
Over all a good day had by all and enjoyed lots of rides as well as the stunning gardens.
Hazel Turner — Google review
Great rides, storytelling & friendly staff! Only downside is long queues (ride waiting times up to 90 mins at peak) and this is further impacted by lots of fast trackers (paying queue jumpers). Hotels and Stargazing Pods are comfortable and fun accommodation for families
Lynsey Nuttall-Heywood — Google review
Our first visit for over 13 years and loved it. We took our 10 year old and his 15 year old cousin. Both thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
If your child is close (just over) to 1.4m it’s worth going to guest services first thing to get them properly measured and get a wrist band so each ride doesn’t have to check them.
Food was ok, and the park was very clean and tidy.
They put a lot of effort into the atmosphere as well as the rides.
Anthony Aimiee — Google review
We stayed at Alton towers hotel for 2 nights as we couldn't go abroad this year due to recently taking a foster child who didn't have a passport and I'm so glad we did. It was magical, the staff were always lovely, the hotel was the highlight for us and the kids (included breakfast was awesome). The park itself was spectacular, the wait times on some of the rides were kind of crazy but we ended up buying the fast track passes for ones we really wanted to go on. Overall I can't wait to come back
james kelley — Google review
Really enjoyed our time here even with the high volume of guests. Really great roller coasters. Unfortunately I couldn't try them all as the majority of wait times didn't go below 60 minutes. We had lunch at the Rollercoaster Restaurant. We've been to one before at Europa Park. This was a let down. The food took ages (I think this was a fluke for us unfortunately). And the taste didn't justify the water. The gardens are peaceful and a great walk around. Tickets are significantly cheaper online. Highly recommend buying in advance.
Lauren Griffith — Google review
We drove up on the Friday and spent the afternoon at the water park. We stayed at a premier inn not far from alton towers, worked out a lot cheaper then staying on site as we was up there for 2 nights. Spent all day Saturday and Sunday in the park, kids loved it, rides for all ages ( except young babies). As in most theme parks the ques can be long (60+minutes) for the big rides. Be prepared for lots of walking as this place is massive, it didn't help that the cable carts that take you from one end of the park to the other were not working, been down for a while apparently. Would highly recommend doing more then one day to get the full experience. Great place, we will be going back
Ricky B — Google review
Kids had an amazing time there from opening to closing, I never saw them all day. I spent alot of time in the gardens and I enjoyed the piece and quiet away from the main park. I can highly recommend the doughnut from the kiosk by Alton Manor, not cheap, but well worth it.
Wear comfortable shoes as a lot of walking which I was fine with, but some may struggle.
My only grip and it is a small one is the price of parking.
Final comment the toilets were as clean at the end of the day as they were at the start.
Kevin Young — Google review
Visited here (23/05/24) and half a great time. Got on most of the rides. Shame wicker man wasn't working or Rita, but still enjoyed it.
Had a nice walk around the gardens for the first time in years. It didn't disappoint.
T Gartshore — Google review
I went here in Easter brake and fully prepped for all rides. But I wasn't prepared for the amount of times the rides broke down most of these where the roller coasters. With even the first ride breaking down just as I started to queue. But then the all new Nemesis Reborn had a 80 minute queue and I queued for about 70 minutes to brake down for 2 hours. The queues are long for the coasters so be prepared. But except the breaking down every 5 minutes I would strongly recommend going here it is very well themed, there is a lot of facilities and various different choices of merchandise. And most of all very good rides.
Noa Bennett — Google review
Some of the rides are great. It's a shame some aren't working at the moment and a few stopped working during the day but they got them open again fairly quickly. The place seriously needs some more consistent tlc it looks like they've started that with the recent redo of Nemesis and the surrounding area.
James Andrews — Google review
I'm thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time at Alton Towers Resort with your family! From thrilling rides to captivating attractions, the resort offers something for everyone. The adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, mesmerizing shows, and beautiful surroundings create an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or prefer more leisurely activities, Alton Towers has it all. The friendly staff and well-maintained facilities add to the enjoyment, making it a top destination for families seeking adventure and fun, end of the day we all have a lovely day my children went to all rides and after we took a watersplash hotel and 2 day ticket.
Omar Mohammed — Google review
We had a great day out. Queues were pretty long even though it was early in the season. Lots of rides only had reduced carriages that didn't help. First time riding wickerman, which was much faster than expected and a great experience in the ride.
Neil Griffiths — Google review
Incredible day out, literally zero queues with either walking straight on to the rides or waiting a maximum 20 minutes.
Gold Merlin Pass and Adult General Admission, booked the night before 🙌🏽🎢
Parked in Carpark C, walked in through the none busy Resort entrance. Grateful for not having to queue for the monorail or walk the great distance to the main entrance. Happy security, helpful and informative. Thanks guys ☺️
We managed to ride all the big rides apart from Rita which was closed all day. Smiler closed whilst we were in the 20 minute queue, but we left and came back to it later.
Leaving was no bother, through the Resort exit near Galactica. Epic entire day out. Thanks Alton Towers and the team.
Darren Mooruth — Google review
Day 2 at the resort for us, and it was full of visitors, being bank holiday weekend was to be expected. Monorail not working on our arrival so walked to the entrance. Got through security swiftly with friendly staff. Ride times were an average of 90 mins but thankfully we had rode alot the day before. An absolutely stunning resort to walk around, so comfy footwear highly recommended. Shops nice and stocked, friendly attentive staff, and being gold merlin passholders got further discounts on merch, food and drinks. Various parts of the resort had actors making the experience even more thrilling! We will be back! The monorail was working thankfully for the end of our day! Oh and I have a fav coaster now, Thirteen 😍!!
Clare — Google review
Nice park with a lot of really good rides.
I went during a very busy times so 60 min queues were expected.
The rides seem very unreliable tho .
We went to 4 attractions where we had to wait 15 min longer because of malfunctions and the rides were always open from 11.
Food was expensive but I brought my own.
The rides were fantastic as always and worth the wait.
The gardens were also a really nice breather from the busy theme park.
I would go back someday and I hope the rides could be more reliable.
ochyt — Google review
I went to Alton Towers on Saturday, it's definitely the busiest day of them all, but other than that I had an amazing day. The thing that ruined it was the queues,I waited 1 hr and 45 mins to get on the ride 'The Smiler' don't recommend to go on the weekends. All the other rides gave me lots of adrenaline, I loved them very much.
Sarah Maties — Google review
It was opening day so it was very busy with Nemesis reopening. They have done such a great job with it, it looks to be a turning point for that park. If they keep this up, Towers will once again become the UK's best place to visit.
Callan Barclay — Google review
It's getting there, things are looking up for the resort. It's tidier, cleaner, and more welcoming than it's been in years. Ride wise it has a great mix, Nemesis Reborn and Wickerman are true highlights.
But there is something that really lets the place down - food. It's awful, everywhere. And not normal theme park/cinema/stadium bad, a new type of bad I can't explain. The prices are absurd, fine, it's a captive audience. But at least provide something edible.
It totally brings the entire guest experience down, and is making me think twice about staying over next time. I can't bring my own food for the entire stay, but I can't get figuratively smacked in both the face AND stomach by overpriced, terrible quality meals for two or more days again.
Sort it out, it's your biggest flaw in a park that is on it's way to being the best day out/short break experience in the UK.
Also, the gardens look so unloved it's upsetting. They've been a part of mine and my families visits for over 50 years, but within the last 5 years they've fallen apart. Look after them, they're unique and special and make your park stand out.
Ryan Brain — Google review
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The Buxton Opera House is a beautifully restored Edwardian opera house that regularly stages music, theatre and ballet shows. The theatre is designed by the talented Frank Matcham and features two Neo-Baroque domes on its facade. It has been a favourite venue for provincial theatre-goers for over 100 years.
What a great little venue. I came to see Marc Almond in October 22 and from the initial greeting from the team right through to Marc's performance, it was good old fashioned service and quality. The venue is as much as a star as the performers. I was in awe gazing around the theatre and felt transported back in time, when things were simpler and nicer. Well worth a night out to see anything if not just to enjoy the venue and setting.
Shaun ?Sparkles? — Google review
I love everything about this venue except how tight the seating is, no legroom whatsoever. Great scenic location, free parking, friendly staff. Iconic historic building.
Ray Burge — Google review
Amazing theatre and fantastic performance - of Pirates of Penzance. My 12 yr old son's first musical theatre, brilliantly staged and performed. Great value seats with full view in the Upper Stalls, from which we could see the orchestra too. Drinks are also reasonably priced. Long may this brilliant venue thrive!
Andy Findlow — Google review
Edwardian opera house in centre of Buxton, designed by Frank Matcham. He designed the venue to precise measurements so that the edge of the stage could still allow all levels of the audience to view the performer. However during a refurbishment the stage was extended, which means if the artist is at the edge of the stage half the audience can no longer see them.
D T — Google review
Enjoyed the ballet it was beautiful.
However no social distancing, very crowded, people around me not wearing masks!!! No signs or staff to encourage this. So won't be going again for a while as didn't feel safe!!
avril akrigg — Google review
Excellent intimate place for a show, all seats are not too far away from the stage. The decor is stunning.
Drink prices were quite reasonable for a venue like this. Only downside as me being 6 foot tall, the seats are very small. Apart from that-recommended.
Shane Allen — Google review
We went to see Around the world in 80 days. It was a great show sadly the theatre was only half full. The theatre itself is beautiful
Janet Ransome — Google review
Attended with my partner to see a favourite group after missing events during the pandemic. First time to the venue as wheelchair user ♿️ Excellent experience from start to finish, thanks to everyone at Buxton Opera House. Tickets arrived in the post prior to the event. It's great to have as a momento! Wheelchair access to the side of the main entrance and adapted facilities are available. The staff were extremely helpful hosts. Beautiful, historic building with great atmosphere. A must do experience if you get the opportunity
Karen — Google review
A beautiful venue and the staff are always polite and friendly.
Went to see Toyah and Roberts Sunday Lunch. Was so entertaining!! Had a great night!
Justin Partington — Google review
Been before and would come again friendly staff, clean and lots of really nice decor inside. Usual over priced drinks but that's pretty much the same at all venues. Couldn't really make out what the singer was saying for most of the show but that could be down to the sound engineer. We watched the circus of horrors and it was amazing 👏
Mark Ramsdale — Google review
Such a beautiful theatre and the staff there were all so helpful and friendly. The set for the Panto was amazing as was the Panto itself, Aladdin. Would definitely recommend.
Celine Coop — Google review
I love everything about this venue except how tight the seating is, no legroom whatsoever. Great scenic location, free parking, friendly staff. Iconic historic building.
Ray Burge — Google review
Buxton Opera House is a lovely building inside and out. The theatre is quite dated but with exquisite wall and ceiling décor! Although the seats were quite hard, narrower than other theatre seats and also tight in leg space for people who are taller than 5ft 3inches. We watched Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock 2023 with Lorraine Crosby as the Vampire Queen on Saturday, 28th January, 7.30pm (it ended at 10.20pm with extra sing-along and stand up dancing). The show was great fun with audience interaction from Steve/the Baron. The theatre is quite compact so the audience, especially where we were in the stalls, had a great view. Free parking is available after 6pm at the nearby Pavilion Garden car park (about 3 mins walk). The park (with water fountain, bridge, boating lake) is a quick walk away from the Opera House as are many restaurants. Recommend to book in advance for any shows/movies shown. I booked the show tickets (£36.50 pp) online, with extra protection in case of cancellation for £2.19 per person, through the Buxton Opera House website. I chose to collect the tickets at the box office, which I did a day before the show date. The lovely lady at the box office was so friendly and helpful. A must visit at least if you are in or around the Buxton area!
Kim-Th?y Huynh — Google review
A wonderful old Victorian theatre, beautifully maintained with a wide variety of performances. Large pavement area outside great for gathering pre performance and also to escape for fresh air during the interval! I visited twice this week to enjoy the Gilbert and Sullivan Festival.
Jenny Thompson — Google review
Enjoyed the matinee performance Gilbert and Sullivan's Yeoman of the guard. Good fun. Staff very friendly. No queue for drinks or ice-cream in the interval. A nostalgic experience. Young leads strong.
James Baron — Google review
Brilliant night at Buxton opera house! Sir Ranaulf Fiennes! Wow! Every seat taken! Brilliant helpful staff to show you to your seat and the venue is breathtaking. Stunning building! Highly recommend!
Lesley Smith — Google review
1st visit to the opera house. It took me back abit. The old fashion velvet seats. Very comfortable. Staff very welcoming. Nothing too much trouble. Very informative. The bar has a small area so pre-book you're Interval drinks makes it so much easier and quicker.
Dawn Fairbanks — Google review
Absolutely stunning building, great ushers very knolagable indeed.
I had pre ordered our tickets, so there was no waiting.
We were Sitting at the very top of the building, and we were shown straight to our seats.
Just a really good experience all around.
We saw the Circus of Horrors, I can also very highly recommend seeing them
Rosemary Gilman — Google review
A beautiful traditional theatre. Have been a number of times. For seating purposes even if you’re at the very back you can still see clearly due to the fact it is not a large theatre
The sound quality is good and the seats are actually surprisingly “large” and reasonably comfortable.
Jennifer Biggs — Google review
New Years Eve gala event was amazing. Great fun and excellent value for money. Due to the large number of people who attended it meant that the bars were not very accessible and our reserved drinks were not available. However overall fantastic evening in a beautiful building.
Stephanie Moustache — Google review
Ballet Giselle - superb little opera house. Our first visit but we have already booked Swan Lake in Jan.
The best seats probably vary with what type of show it is but for ballet I always like stalls near the stage. The photos show a seated eye level view from rows A B C D & F.
Brian Dougal — Google review
Beautiful old theatre, complete with its original fixtures and fittings.
Great location adjacent to the Pavilion Gardens, with great eateries close by.
Nick Jones — Google review
The Buxton Opera house is truly a beautiful building and has been restored to a high standard.
The staff were really friendly and very accommodating throughout.
We sat in row B and even though some have reviewed that the seats have no leg room, we found it sufficient.
The queues for the toilets, bar and ice cream were quite busy but as our performance wasn't a sell out they were bearable. I think on more busy performances, this could be problematic.
Disabled parking is very limited, but due to its location I don't believe this can be improved.
Overall, we will definitely be returning to this venue.