40 Best Stops Between Bath and Carlisle (2024)

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A lovely walk around the stones, there's quaint cottages, a lovely pub & a cafe/restaurant, plus the house to see so lots to do.Be aware in the car park you need coins or the app and the signal is a nightmare there.

Great to visit and see the Avebury Stones which are older than Stonehenge and older than the pyramids in Egypt apparently. Lovely place to visit and also a National Trust site and visitor centre

Magic stones around the village. You can walk through them and touch them.There is more than just one circle and also ancient mounds with lots of history behind them.It is a very recommended visit and if you like to explore everything you need more than just one day.Great views to take pictures all along the village. Great walks!

This is an absolute beautiful and powerful place. Owned and maintained by the National Trust, it is complemented by a beautiful, very old farm, lovely places to eat and shop for souvenirs, and a sweet little museum. Free parking, but also a few places to pay for parking. This area is well preserved, and as I said, has a powerful, peaceful feel to it. I loved being able to touch the stones. I enjoyed this even more than Stonehenge.

I love Avebury. A fascinating stone circle (the largest stone circle in Europe) and a lovely little village! Unfortunately, the National Trust has had to rope off sections of the circle (particularly during school holidays) due to erosion from so many people walking around, but it's still very stunning to see.They have a pub in the middle of the village which offers food and drinks. There's also a small corner shop (very friendly owners) and a few other shops (one being esoteric, another being an independent jeweller).The church and its grounds are very well maintained, and there's a museum that details the history of Avebury.It can get very muddy during rainy periods, and proper walking/hiking boots definitely help you keep traction with the ground!It is a wonderful place to go to during pagan holidays. There's always really friendly people around, and the summer solstice and Samhain (Halloween) celebrations are always great fun! I've visited this site dozens of times, and I dare say I will continue to do so for as long as I'm able to!There are several car parks dotted around, including one near the centre of the village.The only negative to the village at the moment is that the public toilets are STILL not open. They've been closed for a very long time now.

Lots to see here, the stone circle, the Manor and museum and there is a nice national trust shop. Parking is a little outside the town and circle, but there is a direct footpath back away from the road and traffic that brings you to the circle and tourist bits. Toilets and food and drink available.

Great place with a beautiful National Trust property as well.Loads of walks round here as well, the stones are easy to walk around as well, unlike Stonehenge.The national trust property is definitely worth a visit.

I recently visited Avebury and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The weather was perfect, making the day even more enjoyable. The cleanliness of the area was impressive, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The well-located car park made it convenient to explore both the stone circle and Manor, all within a short walking distance. Avebury is a must-visit destination, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable day out.

Fascinating place, really powerful vibes from the stones. I spent over 3 hours walking around the site, dog friendly as well,but not inside the small restaurant. Plenty of information at the visitor centre and museum. Village itself is very small, a couple of shops selling the sort of thing you also find in Glastonbury (tarot,candles etc.) And a chain pub. Beautiful area.

Great day out to Avebury, being able to stand right next to the stones is really quite an amazing experiance, the little farm stead was a bonus. Make sure you go to all of the different sights the area. Easy to spend a full day

Absolutely love going here. Having a nice little wonder around. Seeing the stones. Touching the stones. Photos are of Avebury Church. So lovely and peaceful. Parking. Lovely pub on corner, they do some good food with good prices. Second hand bookshop. Some crystal shops.

Stunning walk around the henge and the beautiful stones. Gorgeous small church dating back over 1000 years. The garden of the mansion is exquisite. The mansion is run by some fabulous people who tell you great stories of the house. There is also a small museum. You can try on costumes and even sit on the furniture. A highly recommended day out.

A unique find with this amazing town that is surrounded in mystery ✨️ Avebury is a beautiful place surrounded in giant stones with a lovely village. It's so peaceful and beautiful. Parking can be a bit challenging as there is no phone signal there.

High energy, high vibration place. It's free, no tickets required. You can touch the stones and walk around, sit there and meditate. There's a Cafe just opposite, in case you want to park/ wat etc.

The largest stone circle is about 40 minutes from Stonehenge. It is very well the visit. The stones are really impressive and the energy is palatable. Take your time and enjoy the visit.

Just spectacular!We visited mid week on a beautiful summer day, free to wander around getting up close to the stones.Sadly the National Trust grounds had just shut but looked worth a visit.All set in a picturesque village that's lost in time, make sure to see the venerable Beech trees.

It's a beautiful little village with stone circles, how can it not get five stars. The town has a pub, Cafe, shops, free public toilets, lots of history, and is a beautiful day out. I didn't pay to see the Manor and gardens or to go in the museum at 6 GBP, but what I saw was very enjoyable.

A wonderful afternoon, especially as our visit to Avebury today was totally unplanned. We were lucky with car park, and loved that we felt immediately the place was alive. A tremendous place to experience & imagine traditional village life. Actually a lot to do and see for free, but we felt so welcomed, having some great chats with wonderful National Trust volunteers and other visitors, that we joined the NT today. Looking forward to regularly returning even if just for a coffee or a stroll 😀 😎

A superb alternative to Stonehenge. Parking in the nearby dedicated carpark (rather than in the village) is highly recommended. You can get up close to the rocks (and sheep!)

A beautiful place I went through when hiking. Lots of ancient history in and around the village.Parking is cash only but £7 for the day isn't terrible.

Although it's a monument within a small village.Parking facilities are on the outskirts..this site is shared with English heritage and National Trust, It's has a few walking trails around the Monument and need to accessed via uneven pathways narrow in places steps,crossing the road to navigate too.The Manor house was unfortunately closed due to the first flood in 300 years.. The gardens are walled in and accessible,But you must remember to pick up a orange tick for the museum at the barn, followed collecting a green ticket for the gardens at the museum..lack of communication with staff here..Also this is an extra cost for some customers..Museum has a wealth of knowledge of the discovery of the stone with a few finds during excavation in the 1930s, The barn is very interesting example of its period..cafe on site in the courtyard, toilet facilities are disabled and child accessible. Gift shop with many treats, plants, blankets,gardening accessories plus much more.Serveral shops, cafe, and public house located in the village..

Magical experiences to be had at Avebury Stone circle! There’s a stone laid down that vibrates gently if you sit on it. This is because under the soil there is a chalk layer and the rain seeps through creating a positive and negative electrical charge.

Spent a lovely couple of hours wondering through the stones. Also worth checking out the Unhenged coffee shop and cafe at the club house. For a bite to eat. Dog's welcome. X

An incredible archeology site, we loved walking around the stones..Follow signs for parking, it's only a short walk back past the cricket pitch to the village and stones.

Avebury is a beautiful place to visit. You can walk around the stones, visit the Tolkein Trees, relax in the Red Lion for lunch & pop in to Elements or The Henge Shop for gifts. A very relaxed day 😌

Skip overpriced and tumultuous Stonehenge and come to Avebury instead!!Great archaeological site with a powerful energy, nestled in the quaint English countryside. The stone circle is free to visit, and there is a lovely cafe nearby to enjoy a cuppa and a scone.We absolutely loved the leisurely stroll around the monoliths and picturesque village.

A much better experience than stone henge! Free to walk around and relax. Not too many people, nice shop.

It was a nice place for a stroll and lunch in the Red Lion which was good value for money. gift shops were very interesting lots to discover in them and you only pay for parking all day £7 for cars and £10 for campervans National trust members are free I believe.

Actually more impressive than l imagined it's much bigger, the hint should have been the biggest Stone Circle in the world. A very level easy walk around and lots to see, of course they charge for the car park £7 but the rest is free unless you want to visit the museum. National Trust shop as always and l throughly recommend the Red Lion pub and the gift shop opposite is independent and very helpful.The area is dog friendly as you know l wouldn't go otherwise.

One of those locations that makes you sit back and take stock of life...the reason why our ancient ancestors decided to create such a monument is mind boggling. The time and effort involved must have been off the scale.It has a spiritual feel about it which i loved...I arrived well early and had the site to myself and wandered around this amazing location.A real gem...but it does get busy.

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Interesting museum primarily about their authentic Roman collection. Not a large museum, I would say that 1 hour will be enough to walk around. There is a free art gallery next door.Adult tickets were £7.90. We visited during a weekday so it was relatively quiet.We parked at the nearby Old Station car park and it was only a few minutes walk.

Great Museum. Lots of fabulous displays and the mosaics are particularly stunning . Allow a good hour and a half to walk around it. For £6 entry its good value for money too

Tremendous museum of Roman history in the centre of the lovely Cotswold town of Cirencester. There is off-road surface level parking just round the corner from the museum. The cost of entry was a very reasonable £7.20 per person - I suggest you allow at least 2 hours. The museum has Roman artefacts from the time when the town was the capital of a Roman administrative district - including pottery, jewellery, & some world class mosaics found in nearby villas. The displays are good , including some that are interactive. There is a small shop, & an independent on-site cafe (nice but quite expensive), & a cloakroom but no lockers. Overall, highly recommended. 10/10.

Great experience! It was really bewildering seeing how old Cirencester actually is, and how during Roman times (2000 years ago) it was called Corinium. Very insightful historical comparisons on the maps situated throughout the museum - depicting the historical relevance of places like modern day Bath, Malmesbury and Swindon.It would be better to have more insight into what to expect from the museum beforehand - what books/audio tapes to purchase/how big the facility is.It was a little disappointing to have no observable dustbins for such a long museum walk.Great place for children - with lots of interactive items and games. Though beware it is a very long museum walk.

Amazing, clear, legible displays in plenty of spotlessly clean space. Booked 3 hours to see town and ran out of time, just in Museum, so will be back. Very pleasant on reception. So often descriptions of exhibits are too high or small for mature people but we could read them all and well lit. Driven round Ring Road hundreds of times, first to centre and so much to see of important historic town.

A lovely museum, well laid out (especially the newer building) with a surprising amount of quality exhibits for what is essentially a small town. We spent far longer in here than we had expected given the relatively modest entrance fee and left happier and better informed!

Looks small from the outside but packed with exhibits.The museum is tucked away a short walk from the main town centre.It is packed with exhibits from small to huge, all laid out and labelled clearly. Descriptive text everywhere is concise and informative without being boring.Most things on display are Roman but there’s plenty to see from the periods before and after.The route around the museum is easy to follow and takes you through the history of the area chronologically.The layout, lighting and quality of the displays is exceptional and easily rivals or surpasses some I’ve seen in far bigger museums. Likewise the quality of some items is so good that a few look like new particularly some of the Anglo Saxon jewellery. The mosaics and recreation of a Roman sitting room were also highlights for me.I couldn’t take it all in on one visit so will be back.We came on a Tuesday during school holidays. No school parties, but a lot of tourists. However, there was still enough room to move around and see & enjoy everything.It wasn’t too busy when we arrived on spec. We paid and were in within minutes but later we saw a queue so book in advance on the web site.I’d advise buying one of the handbooks @ £4.50. It helps focus younger visitor’s attention and isn’t bad value. Entry cost was just under £15 for one adult and one child inc. the Explorer’s Handbook (with stickers!).Parking in Cirencester is *always* tricky. I’d advise avoiding markets days = Mondays, Fridays and the second and forth Saturdays of each month.On other days, arrive as early as possible and head for the Forum car park (you can use the PayByPhone app here). Enter Cirencester Police Station into your satnav / maps app. The Forum car park is on the right, just before the station.

Lovely and serene space, with amazing local information spanning the centuries.My daughter is doing a project on Romans, and so there was lots of information to be gathered and learnt, especially about how the city of Corinium (Roman Cirencester) was the 2nd largest city apart from London.The mosaics found in Cirencester were amazing through, really beautiful, as you can see from the photos, as well as the artefacts of coins, jewellery and pottery.The timelines depicting how Cirencester remained important throughout the years as you travelled through the museum was great too - I learnt a lot!A very enjoyable visit.

Visited cirencester for a few hours and my first stop was this museum.The history and information in this museum is amazing!History from all different time periods.This is a must see for anyone with an interest in history or the town's heritage.

Wow! A MUST visit if you’re a Roman enthusiast. An impeccable collection of mosaics and interesting artifacts fromGrave steles to columns and recreated triclinia, the best Roman museum I’ve visited in the UK.

Been a few years since we last visited, what a difference, the museum is superb. Lots to see over 2 floors. Amazing mosaics and lots of artifacts. If you love history this museum is a must

Well done museum with nice sequential exhibits. Lots of Roman era tiles and info. Worth it. Good history info.

An excellent insight into the history of Roman life in Cirencester, also later times in the town. Ideally you need 3-4 hours to really take in the many artifacts displayed.

Fascinating museum, lots to see and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Wanted to visit here to see the Roman artifacts found in the area and wasn't disappointed. The mosaics are wonderful to see up close.

Easily found and multiple easy parking 🅿️ facilities close by. Not expensive to enter, great access and we took our 8 year old grandson who was absolutely enamoured with the many many relics, facts and games presented in a way to hold both adult and child attention curve. He had a clip board and was tasked with finding hidden clues within the relics. We loved this place and so informative, highly recommend, has plenty of facilities toilets cafe etc so take a look, great family adventure

Visited with my family, two daughters 13 & 6 yrs old and had a great time. A picture search for my youngest and plenty of games & activities to keep her focused. My eldest was also challenged and brought about some good conversations about Anglo Saxons. You can easily loose yourself for a couple of hours.Great fun and highly recommended.

An amazing museum displaying artifacts portraying the history of this era. There are numerous interactive exhibits to keep those young and old amused, helpful staff, and plenty of detailed information.Come for the Roman mosaics, stay for the iron age dog.The coffee shop next door (accessible through the museum) is also worth a visit.

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Park St, Cirencester, GL7 2BX, United Kingdom

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This was an interesting and eclectic collection. Many cool cars and tons of "stuff". Bikes, toys, signs, gas pumps, pretty much anything car related. 7 pound fee to enter which i thought was reasonable. Friendly staff.

This museum packs in a lot within a medium floor plan - and had loads of cars, signs, and trinkets around, to where it was hard to know where to look! It was a very eclectic collection that included cars, motorcycles, caravans, bicycles, photos, toys, and more.There was really good signage that gave details on the car model, previous owners, key changes or tech, and a few jokes or quizzes throughout that gave a humorous or interactive touch.If you want a quick browse through allow around 30 minutes, though you could likely spend a few hours if wanting to look at the many items in detail. It's a very reasonable price so worth a brief browse if cars are of interest and you're nearby.

Well we didn't know that place existed. We just passed by and thought to give it a go. We thought twice about paying the ticket, but we did. And in the end, that museum was worth every single penny we paid.The collection of old cars and motorcycles is massive. And all of them are well preserved and nicely placed on display. Most of the vehicles also had all the history behind them.The place was also decorated with several other stuff -some of them vehicle related but not all of them- that were brought from the past and they were giving an amazing feeling of being back then. Very immersive and well thought.If you ever pass by and you love cars or bikes (or even not at all, just feeling nostalgic for the past), deffo get in.

We visited Cotwold Motoring Centre and what a little gem of a museum it is. I don't believe there is any parking so we parked at the main car park prior to high street.There are eight areas to wonder through, with some excellent cars and small memorabilia to see.It only cost £7.50 entry and I think that is very good value for all the memories.Its don't take too long to walk around just enough time to enjoy.I would re-visit after few years

The size of the museum is very deceiving from the outside, it's much larger than expected. We were completely enthralled by it, spending an enjoyable hour looking at all the exhibits. Well worth the £7 per head.(15/5/22).

We really enjoyed this visit as a family for totally different reasons! I was interested in the history, my husband loved the motors, and my son loved the numerous play points (fantastic for keeping little hands off the displays!)I personally couldn’t find all of the gnomes (if you know, you know)!

Nice little museum, this place has a fair few cars but the place is crammed with memorabilia. It could take you days to mooch through the cabinets. It's very well priced with activity sheet for all ages. The shop has lots of model cars and the like. The people are super friendly and there is lots of other thing to do locally.

I was a bit sceptical of going in but in the end I did visit and it was VERY interesting.. take the quiz (questionnaire) when you go in and interestingly enough, you'll learn a lot and spot things you wouldn't normally do!Definitely recommend the visit and £7.50 entrance fee is a bargain!

What a little jewel of a place. We were aware it was in Bourton on the water but didn't expect a lot. Well I couldn't have been more wrong. 8 rooms stuffed with motoring and general historical paraphernalia, something for everybody not just motoring buffs.Child friendly with a nice play area and reasonably accessible for the disabled such as myself.Price was about what you would expect these days but most definitely worth a visit.

This museum is absolutely crammed to the gills with transportation-themed artifacts from the first half of the 20th century. Lots to see for kids and adults of all ages and worth the money. Many nice old automobiles and even caravans (trailers), but I was somewhat disappointed that the collection of autos wasn't more extensive. Didn't see too many from late 40s or early 50s.

We spent over an hour, drooling over these amazingly well preserved exhibits. Very well presented and documented in their decades. Nostalgia is evoked with the written comments, video footage, often aided with images of TV characters and associated lifestyle items relating to toys, sport, fashion, household decor. Very well thought out. Well worth exploring!

Brilliant collection of vintage motoring memorabilia, trinkets and ornaments from the last hundred years of British motoring.Excellent collection of cars set in a uniquely period museum.Friendly staff and great gift shop. Takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour to visit.Recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed the motoring museum. I was worried it would be overwhelming having so many items tightly crammed in but it was actually exciting to find treats and treasures around every corner. It felt more immersive to have everything from the same era in one area. There were audio guides available by scanning a QR code but we didn't make use of them.

What a wonderful museum to visit. There is so much to look at in there, we spent a good few hours making sure to take everything in. There was even things to do while you're going round like quizzes and spotting little hidden things. Such wonderful history kept, and even history of Brum. I would highly recommend visiting if you ever get the chance.

There is so much to see, its an amazing collection spread over eight rooms, each with its own theme. It's literally impossible to see everything. You'll need to give yourself plenty of time to walk around.

What an amazing little museum. It's old and full from floor to ceiling with historical motoring paraphernalia. Sadly, as I walked around, I began to notice things that I recognised. Yes, it made me feel rather old.It would possibly take you about one hour to complete the tour, but don't rush.Check out the lables attached to some of the exhibitions as they give you a bit of an invite to the original owners of some of the vehicles. Some of these have superb stories to tell.

Had a great time. Learned a lot and they have really nice collections of cars.I enjoyed the gnome hint with my kids. Very well thought through for youngsters with the small entertainment stops along the whole way. Also saw Brum!!! I would highly recommend to those interested in automotive history and a nice afternoon with some history. Great location too.

Lot of toy cars, classic item, pre war, lot of stuff to view and feel as if u have time travelled back in time. Didn't know such small replicas existed that too in this many numbers in brand new conditions. Wow, don't miss this one, if u love cars and 50,60s stuff

Excellent with a surprising walk through section after section.Well worth a visit and the courtyard is so attractive it is photographed hundreds of times a day.

Well worth the visit, interesting place, a bit of nostalgia, old cars bikes motor bikes badges, trophies so on and on and on

Lovely place to take the kids. It's not too big so you can be done in an hour, or you can take your time. There's little play stations in each room to distract the kids for a few minutes so adults can appreciate the collections. There's a quiz (I would say too difficult for kids) to do as you go round which adds an extra fun element. There's a lovely little garden area about halfway through with a few little cars for the kids to play in and run around to give them a break.No parking but there's a big car park just a 5-minute walk away. Affordable, takes card payment. Lovely town overall. Really recommend 👍👍

It is full of memorable as well as cars and so much to see and read about the various exhibits. Well worth the entrance fee or if like me and a member of Boundless entry is free for you and one guest. Allow at least 2 or more hrs to do it just is. Dave.

Really loved this place. Very quirky, but as a history and car fan it was really interesting.It's characterful and charming.One of the areas has an authentic 'smell' which was a bit overpowering, but the time passed there was very enjoyable.Keep in mind this is a smaller older museum, but is individual with some great stories such as the motorbike where one of the original owners realised it used to be his and left a note as to its history.

A fantastic museum showcase a huge array of cars, motoring memorabilia, toys and history.We had a lovely tome looking around all of the rooms.Very friendly staff and quizzes/trail sheets for the kids, we enjoyed the brum one.

Really lovely museum with plenty to see.Family and dog friendly.Good value for money and alot cheaper than many attractions

We went out of curiosity and found so many exhibits that brought back memories of places and vehicles almost like magic. It was like going back in time and reliving some favorite moments.You really don’t want to miss this!

I only had half an hour to spare before my bus home, so I quickly popped in to see Brum and I did not regret it. What a beautiful museum! I just wish I'd had longer to look around, but I still managed to have a quick look through each room and I will definitely be back for a longer visit. The collections of toy cars are absolutely incredible. And it was so lovely to see Brum.

It was one of the best motor museums I have been to. Well worth the price, and there are some interactive displays as well as loads of information on each car. There is also lots of old signage and lots of old toys. 🧸

What a fabulous collection of Vintage cars, and an endless amount of old metal signs and oil/petrol cans all in one place. Of course the star attraction Brum lives here aswell

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The Old Mill, Sherborne St, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham GL54 2BY, United Kingdom

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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.

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.

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

Fantastic day out! Lovely place to visit and wonder around the grounds. Lots of room to roam and enjoy the sunshine. Loads of parking and fairly easy access. Dog friendly grounds as well and wildlife made a nice impression with deers roaming around. Overall a must see for the views and the experience. Oh free audio guide included and if you book online the parking is also free.

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

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.

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).

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 :)

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.

Beautiful view.100% recommended.Parking £3 for 3/4 hoursCan eat homemade food in garden area or can buy at caffeTower entry fee is £14/£15Nice place for hiking.Wanna Feel Fresh from day today hectic schedule of work then come here.Perfect picnic spot with family ❤️

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Walking up the hills out of Broadway towards Chipping Campden, the Broadway Tower suddenly loomed into view.As we entered and ascended the winding stairway, we were rewarded with unexpected splendor and interesting history at each level. The view from the top was astounding. Well worth our efforts!

Great walk from Broadway to the Tower. Not too difficult with viewing seats halfway. Didn't go in the tower but the views are worth the hike. Great shop and cafe. There is a pay park at the top for the less able.

If you are traveling to the Cotswolds, especially to Broadway, a trip to the Broadway Tower should definitely be on your agenda. Although it might not be true, there is a story that the Tower was built to answer a question about whether the duch*ess of Coventry could see a light from the hill on which the Tower was built from her home. Her husband had the Tower built and apparently the duch*ess was able to see the light from a beacon on the Tower. I was on my bike when I visited the Broadway Tower. Although there are other ways to get to the Tower, I was riding on highway A44 and took a foot path that traversed a field from which I saw an unexpected event: sheep being sheared.

Worh a visit. Shame we went on such a miserable day when the Nuclear Bunker wasn't open that day to shelter from the rain! The Tower on top of Beacon Hill dominates the landscape. Didn't realise that this hill is the second highest point in the Cotswolds. The three rooms inside the Tower have been tastefully furnished and decorated. Love the curtains! When we got to the top, it was starting to threaten with rain and gradually visibility of the surrounding countryside was reduced. It must have been breathtaking on a clear day! There were helpful plaques on the walls informing you of the various places you could see ( or not in our case).The short walk through a grass-sodden field gave us a tantalising glimpse of the top surface of the Nuclear Bunker.A herd of deer graze in an area at the foot of the Tower and you get a good view of them through the different shaped windows.We didn't go on the 1km circular walk due to the poor weather which was a shame.There is a lovely cafe and shop on site and a temporary cafe which wasn't open that day. Adequate toilet facilities were available too. Having to pay for parking seemed a bit mean when we were paying to enter and visit the attractions. You can buy a combined ticket to visit the Tower and the Nuclear Bunker. Worth the money to visit, just wished we had had better weather that day!

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.

It's wonderful place. I recommend you to walk up, you can see 360° stunning views on the rooftop. If you're lucky, you'll see some cute deer. If You love nature, you'll love it.

Nice little walk, not too hard.We parked at a carpark close by in the village Broadway (wr12 7ah). The village is nice to have a look around also, we did the walk, tower, bunker tour, look in a couple odlf shops and a quick drink in the pub all in 4 hours which is the max in that carpark. The costs of the tower and bunker tour is £20 it's nice to get the views of the surrounding areas, but it is a short time for that cost and you wouldn't be missing a lot if you wanted to save the monies.

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.

This is a very pleasant place to come for a breath of fresh air or a picnic. There are just a few spaces to park on the road, so you are more or less obliged to pay for parking. To go up the tower is very expensive, in my view, but you follow the public foot paths around the tower for free.

Wonderful location amazing scenery all around the tower. Easily accessible. Entry ticket for Adults £14 and Kids above 6 is £6 is very overpriced in terms of what it has to offer. It's highly recommended to spend some time in the estate but not recommended to go up the tower.

One of the best views across England. It's just one of those places where it could be rain or shine, and it wouldn't really matter. We brought a pram, and surprisingly it wasn't that bad.. nice and flat with some slight bumps on the gravel, but nothing which will kill off the wheels. It's a must see!

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.

So glad we went. I found this unique tower on a Google search. This place is incredible all around. Sheep, deer, and beautiful scenery all around. You can't ask for more; we even ate in their cafe.

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.

Sadly the Tower had bern hired for a private function, so was unable to go inside. Nice walk around grounds,great views.Had a nice lunch at National Trust cafe,though this may prove expensive if you have a family.Reasonable amount of car parking at £3 for 2 hours.

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.

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

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.

This is such a lovely place. The tower is the main attraction, if you don’t choose to go up the surrounding areas are suitable for picnics and walks or hikes. The gift shop is reasonable for the William Morris items compared to other Cotswold gift shops.

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Beautiful Abbey love the stained glass windows make sure you look up. A very good collection of full size church organs are kept on view. Really beautiful golden pulpit. Don't forget to sample coffee and cake in the grounds cafe. Also have a look at the novel Gas boilers on the side of the Abbey.

A stunning building on the outside and magnificent within. Well worth a visit. The grounds are lovely too. I was fortunate enough to attend a choral concert given by the City of Birmingham Choir and the acoustic of the space was incredible, especially with the organ playing with 'all the stops out'. A memorable visit.

A Beautiful ancient building. So peaceful to wander round and enjoy the beautiful stained glass, modern art and church yard. The shop is also a little Gem, with some brilliant little momento and gift ideas. There is the option to pay £10 by contactless payment when entering and access for disabled is excellent. There's even a little cafe, although I didn't go in.

Beautiful Abbey dating back to the early 12th century and an outstanding example of Norman architecture. The amazing interior is huge with numerous sections and has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated, including impressive stone columns, amazing roof features and lovely stained glass windows, plus much more. Highly recommended to visit!

A magnificent masterpiece of Norman architecture, it is even more awe-inspiring inside than outside. The decoration detail and the level of upkeep are truly impressive. A feast for the rye and balm for the soul.

The sheer size of the interior of Tewkesbury Cathedral was hugely impressive, both in the height of the roof and the towering pillars. It needed flying buttresses. The stained glass windows were exquisite as were the numerous carved decals. It was a quick visit so I will definitely go back for a more in-depth look. The grounds outside are beautifully manicured and the tall trees echo the giant pillars inside.

Great historical building that has a lot of character and was worth looking around. It’s certainly a magnificent building and the fact it has stood for nearly a 1000 years says it all. Will visit again when I’m in the area. Certainly worth a visit if you’re in the Tewkesbury area.

A stunningly impressive abbey. Well worth a visit as I did, just to remind myself of it's beauty. Otherwise, sit quietly and meditate or take in it's tranquility. Whatever your reasons for visiting, you won't be disappointed.After looking around the abbey, take a break at the delightful café within the abbey grounds, where all profits go towards the upkeep of the abbey.

Such a beautiful pub. The staff were pleasant, prices are fair. The garden backs onto the river and looks so lush. Toilets are really clean. Food is really nice.

Free to visit. Car park nexr door £1 an hour, so reasonable. Cafe on site and lots of grass areas where yiu could sit.Inside you were free to wonder around. Lots to see. Not quite as impressive as Gloucester Cathedral, but still well worth the visit, especially when combined with a wonder around Tewkesbury itself and the many lovely historical buildings or a stroll next to the canal.Definitely a place you could enjoy for a few hours, or maybe just an hour if you just wanted to see the Abbey.

A beautiful Abbey, a stunning example of 12th century Norman architecture. It’s deceptive in its exterior look. It’s far bigger inside than it looks with many enclaves and alcoves. All the history is marked and described. The stained glass windows are a form of art long understated and is a pleasure to study. The vaulted ceilings are a feast for the eyes, full of colour and richness of design. A nice cafe on site selling hot and cold food and drinks, with access to toilets. The surrounding land is lovely to walk. There is also a car park nearby that is a reasonable price to park.

Wow.. beautiful building, lots of history. We were lucky enough to speak to some lovely volunteers who were very helpful.Well kept grounds with plenty of benches to sit on. We went to a Sunday service where we were made to feel very welcome

Had to wait for the church service to be over to take inside pictures out of respect, but the abbey had lovely outside architecture to the building as well peaceful remembrance garden too. The details of the building is delightful and very welcoming to all. Lovely to visit.

Gorgeous Abbey well worth a visit.Very quaint town with many Tudor buildings but High St, like so many now, are full of charity shops and cafes. Albeit some of the cafes look lovely.

Amazingly complete abbey Church that was not trahed by Henry VIII as the townspeople bought it to use as the parish church!Without a doubt one of the most amazing historical buildings I have ever visited. Also a lovely cafe and shop!

There is a warm joyful feeling to Tewkesbury Abbey. The lawns and magnificent trees in the grounds provide the perfect setting for the Abbey building.

Just fascinating to see an intact Abbey rather than just a ruin, guide was extremely enthusiastic and provided lots of information, free admission but donations are welcomed, the Abbey is definitely worth visiting there is also asmall cafe on site for tea/coffee etc

We found parking at a small car park just behind the abbey.At the time we visited the Gaia event was taking place at February half term (which we hadn't realised).The Abbey was stunning. So much to take in. My photos really don't do it justice.Highly recommend if in the Tewkesbury area.

Really awesome architecture, we aren't religious in any way, but love going to places like this to see the architecture, and it wasn't disappointing, really glad we whent in, has some really great history as well, right back to Roman and Saxon times, definitely worth the visit.

Worth a visit if you stop over in this lovely town. Beautiful grounds and lots of historical information in the abbey itself. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely old abbey saved from Henry VIII by the good people of Tewkesbury.There was an interesting display about the state of our planet on when we visited.Tower tours are available some days, great views from the top!

On the way back from S Wales we decided to stop off at Tewkesbury, where we visited the Abbey. We were so glad we did. The guides were so helpful and the pamphlet was very well put together and very informative. The building has so much history and appears to have seen some of the final winding up scenes of the battle of the Lancastrians and the Yorks.

As I continue my long-term photography project to visit as many of the Abbeys in the UK I was delighted to find myself close to Tewksbury and be presented with the opportunity to go and visit the Abbey.Once again I was just in awe of the architecture of the Abbey from the external stone masonry to the intricate carvings inside.Unfortunately I didn’t have much time to explore or find out about the history of the Abbey due to late arrival so I intend to return.It has one of the largest organs I have seen and also one of the most unusual. One item I definitely need to find out more about.If you’re into historical architecture, whether you’re a religious person or not, I’m certain you will still be able to marvel at the architecture on display at the Abbey.

Went for a visit in the afternoon on Mothering Sunday, and the Abbey was filled with music played on the organ, beautiful sound, and structure. As we were leaving, they also started to ring the bells, which sounded so lovely. Will definitely visit again, cute little play area for kids with Easter themed colouring pages.

A historically rich and gorgeous place to visit.For it's beauty, it really is a surprisingly tranquil place with few tourists.It was a thoroughly enjoyable, interesting visit.

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Went for afternoon tea. It was disappointing. The sandwiches were dry. The "sweet fancies" were terribly sweet and artificially tasting, to the point of causing stomach pain with only a bite of each item. The best parts were the view and the fact that they offer a gluten-free option.

Had a delicious lunch.. food was beautiful. Great views. Lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great place for a pre-theatre dinner, lovely food and good drinks. Staff are friendly and helpful.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely lovely rooftop experience before seeing a play. Staff, ambience, food, drink all amazing. I’m gluten free and vegetarian, it’s so refreshing to visit somewhere I have a choice of foods and feel safe that I won’t get glutened. Really well thought out menu every time I go there.

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.

We had a fantastic visit with a superb meal. All staff were so polite and helpful. A great experience. We will definitely be back.

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3rd Floor, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB, United Kingdom

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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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

So much history and information. Guides very helpful and friendly. Lots to see. Easy to get around. Gardens were beautiful.

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.

Really interesting! A bit busy inside, even on a weekday in April. You will need a baby carrier as upstairs is not accessible for pushchairs. Beautiful gardens.

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

Come on, this house is from 14th hundreds. It was more than a hundred years old when Shakespeare’s family moved in.You can touch the beams, the walls, the floors that the poet walked and played on as a child.Such a great experience. We’re so lucky to live in this age when the house is still existing.

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.

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.

Nice beautiful well preserve building to deserve the visit. If you take the opportunity to visit Ann Hathaway house it’s could save money and honestly are really nice places to spend your day imagining how was live five hundred years ago.All neighborhood around deserve the visit

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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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Outstanding place ! So so much to do , birds of prey shows, peaco*cks , 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

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.

One of the best castles for families to visit! An amazing program, plenty of fun, jousting, falconry and enough of stalls to buy drink or food... and the views are spectacular...we loved it!

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!

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

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 👍

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.

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!

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.

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.

Absolutely fantastic place to visit with children.Arrived before 11am and were leaving at 5 and still didn't do and see all there was!The War of Roses Jousting show was highlight, it was truly world-class! Very well acted, written with atmospheric music.The arena deserves proper bleacher style seats so that everyone can see the show. As it stands, the viewing areas are much too low to see everything fully.Children absolutely adored everything Zog related, hunting for stamps to complete their books.Finished the day at the playground by the exit.Excellent place for family day out.Highly recommended.Visited during May half term.

This is an absolutely great day out! Beautiful castle within beautiful surroundings, and no shortage of things to do. Children and adults alike will have a great time here. Walk through a timeline of history from the great hall inside the castle.The dungeons are hilarious, there are a lot of jump scare moments, but what do you expect.Take a walk up the Princess Tower or stroll around the beautiful Peaco*ck park. Ideal place for some fantastic photo opportunities.Food and drink prices are something to be desired, with a bottle of water at £2.75 and ice lollies at £4.Couple of toilet blocks on site and a cool place for dining.Highly recommended. We will always revisit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Brilliant place which will take a fair few hours to enjoy; some shows going on to enjoy along with the castle itself. Lots of the food stalls unfortunately not open when I went on a weekday. Be warned though, it's expensive for drink and food. Would recommend taking your own as much as possible.

Wow what an amazing day we had. We watched the 'war of the roses' reenactment on arrival and it was very professional and entertaining.We then watched the amazing falconry display. I have to say, I have seen a lot of bird shows and this just blew me away. To see the giant Andean Condor swooping over our heads, and the finale with a dozen or so Falcons flying around our heads all at once.. absolutely amazing show.The inside of the castle is awesome. The suits of armour, artwork, old original furniture etc.The cafe and food outlets were very quiet on the day we were there (thursday) as the large parties of children tended to eat packed lunches. Food and drink prices were very reasonable too.One warning. If you intend to go on the ramparts there are 500 very tight steps to negotiate with no turning back. These can be very tight and claustrophobic for some and very disorientating at times. The views however are worth it if you are up for it.One negative was the £7 parking fee. A bit steep I feel after paying the price (£25+) for admission

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.

The castle is beautiful the grounds are incredibly well kept. Falconers quest is a must. But it’s incredibly expensive. Parking is an extra £6. £8.50 for a plastic sword. £3.50 for a bottle of co*ke. £10 each for the dungeon experience & £20! For two photos and a key ring. It’s all a bit much. They don’t seem to get that most family’s would happily pay £10 for the photos. Instead they just bin them after they show you. Prices need work. Less means more. Advice for now bring your own food and drinks.

This was one of the best days out I have been on.The place is spectacular and all 3 events are amazing, credit goes out to the staff and performers.There are lots of activities to do and grounds to walk around.I would recommend a visit this summer.

What a great experience, we had a great time there, many attractions, many things to see and to do, the falconers quest is a MUST.We spent around 6 hours there, and we enjoyed every minute.If you were planning for a day trip, I highly recommend this place.

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.

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.

Warwick Castle offers a captivating journey through history with its medieval architecture, interactive exhibits, and stunning grounds. It's a must-visit destination. Also very suitable for (young) children.

Wasn't sure if we would need a whole day, but with the jousting and absolutely amazing Falconers show (watched twice) would absolutely recommend.We went weekday, so lots of school children but they thinned out about 3pm.

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!

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.

Amazing experience visiting the ancient Castle. All the areas were so beautiful and well kept. Fortunately the weather was very beautiful this day. The peaco*ck’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.

Absolutely brilliant day my children ages 4-5 loved it! Many activities to do, lots of beautiful grounds to explore and shows to see - the birds of prey were so cool! The Zog park and trail was great! We spent over 3 hours there but could have easily stopped longer it’s definitely a full day out if you have the weather - which we did. Interactive indoor things to see if the history of the castle. My only tiny point is that it seemed all shops and restaurants were Card only payment and my kids had spending money so make sure you take card instead of cash. We got to the stables car park at 10:30 and got the last space on a normal Monday so fills up fast. I would totally recommend a visit. So picturesque. We plan to return 🦅🏰🖤

A great day out. The grounds are beautiful. Peaco*cks roaming. The falconry display was wonderful, and it's not just a boring talk. There is beautiful music, the birds look like they are swopping to the music and a story. Jousting amazing, the horses are great and the horsemanship is amazing. Actors are very good it is excellent. So much to do. Inside the castle too it keeps on giving.

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.

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!

This is a lovely Castle with plenty to see and do. Enjoyed a tour of the rooms and the dungeon experience is worth paying for. The falcon display was excellent.My only gripe is that it could be very expensive for a family visit as you have to pay extra for some experiences.Also gets very busy on a weekend.

Wow such an amazing place to visit, ok lots of school educational visits two places when you are in there is the Falconry Quest the show was amazing we sat and watched it 4 times as we stayed overnight and secondly the jousting was very educational and got the whole crowd involved. I would definitely be visiting again.

Great place, so well planned out and the whole day is an experience. Staff are friendly and food inside is not too pricey. Water stations throughout the grounds too, the jousting and falconry are truly amazing and a great effort has gone into the shows.

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.

We had a absolutely fabulous time ,we watched the Jousting and the beautiful birds of prey.We are going back in a few weeks,a fantastic day out.

This is an absolutely fantastic day out for the whole family. The castle is very impressive and one of my highlights has to be the incredible falconry display, all I will say about that is, make sure you stay until the very end.

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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.

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.

Not a bad way to spend a hour. Museum larger than expected and love the interactive components. The blitz reenactment was a little blah, but the amount of cars was fabulous. Love learning Coventry motor history. Seeinv the Jaguars was a blast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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!"

Fantastic motor museum in the heart of Coventry.The museum charts the history of bicycle, motorbike and car manufacturing in Coventry along side the city's role in both World Wars.The exhibitions are all very accessible for all ages. It is also very easy to walk around.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: NoOn site restrooms: YesParking: No onsite parking (City centre)Kids Play Area: Yes

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.

Great transport museum, very well documented the history motor vehicles, cycles, cars, motor cars, buses, Van's, tanks, world war2 blitz experience, the land speed thrust 2 and the bloodhound. Lovely gift shop and cafe..Several toilets facilities, plus locations within the museum to explore with the children to make and create lego, art, interactive games.. etc.. during the moto festival this weekend it is free to visit..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

Haven't visited for many years and there have been some big improvements. Lots to see and some very interesting history. Lifts to all floors so wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Childrens play area and cafe. Some interactive features and of course the infamous Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC. Within the land speed area there is a simulation attraction for just £3 per person. Would like to see better signposting as you follow the arrows around but it doesn't say where you're being led to and with the simulator being situated at the end of the museum tour - only running hourly, it means rushing through the museum to make it in time! Not helpful when you dont know where you're going. Got in for free with the GoCV pass.

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It's interesting. There's a good variety of things to see and the staff are great.However. It's VERY expensive for something that you can do in just over an hour.For anyone travelling a decent distance to see this I'd say pay the extra and include the Lego Discovery Centre and / or Sea Life centre on the same ticket, visit the Library of Birmingham (FREE), Cannon Hill Park and use the train and tram to get between Cadbury World and the City Centre to make a day of it or you will find yourself feeling very short changed indeed!

Very busy, plenty of free parking. Crowd control into chocolate history zones.Free samples given out.Amount according to size of your party.Shop selling a good selection of chocolate products.On site cafe expensive.You can have a chocolate theme afternoon tea or organise a birthday party if you wish extra.A great day out for chocoholics.

I did not enter today because I was riding my bike and stopped outside to have a look. But it’s good to say that there is a water refilling machine for cyclists. There are some long benches for people to take a rest. So it’s worth stopping by.

A great day out for all ages. Lots of free parking, super friendly staff, chocolate freebies and different zones offering different experiences. I'd recommend visiting early, we booked for 10.45am on a Sunday, to avoid queues others have mentioned in their reviews. Cadbury Chocolate Quest and the 4D Chocolate Adventure were our favourites! Combi tickets available to book other local attractions too which will save some money overall so book directly online.

Had a fantastic day at Cadbury World as "big kids" for the day.Great fun attractions. All mixed in with glorious rich history of the Cadbury family.Staff friendly and welcoming...a special shout for Rob who was on the photo collection point...very helpful top man!! Well done all of you👍😁

We loved our visit today. Recommend getting tickets on line, so you can reserve your entry time to the main attraction. There was plenty of parking space. On site there are fast food kiosks and a cafe ( a bit slow), but plenty of tables for picnics, all very clean, beside a lovely play area. The main attraction is very interactive, and held my granddaughter's attention (5 yrs).The history is very interesting as is the chocolate making process. We enjoyed tasting the chocolate and writing with it.It is very clean and well signposted and there are many hand sanitizer stations.So, I recommend taking a picnic and spending your money is the lovely Cadbury shop, where there are some great deals!

There're some interactive games and tasting session. The 4D cinema is quite interesting as the chair moves to simulate the movement.If you bring kids, you can spend hours at the playground as well.But you can't visit the factory itself :( that's why it's a 4 star rating

Nice place and interesting. The tour is great. I found the crazy que system to get in very odd and staff were a tad rude at this point. As soon as your ticket was checked it was lovely. Just an off putting first experience.

Yes there are queues but well worth it. My wife and I enjoyed the whole experience and felt like kids lol. The staff are amazing and so helpful and the amenities for the disabled are the best I have seen at any tourist attraction. Chocolate shop was so tempting and good offers on all the usual favourites. Well worth a visit but would say it's a once only attraction as nothing will change.

Rather boring trip. It reminds me of a museum but with very little to show. The kids enjoyed it, but it's not really worth it. The queues were rather long to enter and also long when you go on some car trip (the only thing I really enjoyed ha!) The play park area outside is fun (but you could get the same experience by taking them to a normal park?) Would I go again? Definitely not. Would I take the kids again? Definitely not.... you'd think the shop at the end where you can buy chocolates would be cheaper than the supermarkets as they cut out the middle man? But nope, it's the same price? Surely they could cut their profit margin?

recommend booking tickets a couple days prior.Very informative and many interactive displays for the whole family to participate in. A great discount store, recommend the miss-shapes bag!!Plenty of parking and easy to get too!!

Great fun booked a time slot. Did the museum before the tour took a walk into the village. You can easily spend over half a day here arrived about 11 left after the tour about 6.

I love it here!It's amazing, we went in December 2023, and unfortunately, they were renovating the attractions but still had a great time.Definitely reccomend

We visited on a Sunday & there wasn't a queue to enter.This is a really informative day out & you learn a lot about cocoa, chocolate & the cadbury company through interactive electronics, displays & demonstrations.You get to see how handmade chocolates are made & get to write & draw with liquid chocolate.You get 2 free chocolate bars & a taster of liquid chocolate with a choice of 2 toppings.There's a cafe, an outdoor play area, a ride & a 4D cinema.There's also a shop with bargain chocolates to purchase.

Awesome place to visit with familyWent there with my mom dad and they loved itThey explain you the journey of chocolate making and how it evolvedThey offer you a free sample of Cadbury chocolate over here with multiple toppings optionsWe choose vanilla buttons and Oreo crunch which was the bestFree parking at placeClean and easy with directionsLittle costly but it’s worth (£25 we paid for per person)Took around 2/3 hours to visit complete placeThe 4D show was cherry on topWe wrote our names using melted chocolate and that was funCan’t forget the smell of chocolate in area ❤️

The tour is well organised and your group will get to try everything worrying about being first through each door. Playground is great for kids of all ages. I would recommend eating outside rather than in the cafe for value for money.Get an early tour time and it's a decent half day.

Great place to visit. Lots to do with young children,and give them the knowledge of how chocolate is made. 4D cinema is great with slightly moving chairs. Play centre to visit. They have a good cafe that prices aren't to expensive but you could take food and eat in the outdoor play area. Friendly staff who are happy to help or explain anything you need to know.Discount shop but not that much cheaper than the normal price.Highly recommended to visit.

Great day out with kids. 3-4 hours are enough after a long drive, well worth a visit. Kids came away happy. Adventure playground too, so nice to get a run around.Usual photo extras which can add up but I went with the optional extras for the easy memories and out the box is good for the average consumer.Recommend maybe every few years would be fun to revisit.

We weren’t sure what to expect with Cadbury world, we were handed 10ish chocolate bars upon entry. We walked around and took in the information that was supplied. Overall it was a lovely half day out, there was a few hours worth of stuff to see and do, however I don’t think it’s a full day out and I’m not sure if I’d have been as happy if I’d paid full price for tickets. The 4D cinema was good, the magic show and tempering the chocolate were the kids favourites. We would’ve loved to have been able to go into the factory or seen more of the making of the chocolate as it focused on the history and not so much on the present day. It was lovely to see how much the Cadbury family valued their employees though and you could really see how they cared for them

Amazing, loving the new addition to the Merlin Pass. I took my mum as she’s never been before, and my sister. We all had a great time. Staff members all friendly and happy to have a general conversation. We were unaware of the time and missed out on one location. At least we loaded up on chocolates from the shop. Great additions! I’ve been 4-5 times and tech is definitely welcomed including the 4D experience. Looking forward to going again soon… FREE as a part of the Merlin attractions.

Good few hours,We tasted chocolate, had a play with the chocolate, did the ride, 4d cinema, met a few characters, saw Freddie's magic show, It was a great day!It's what you make of it. How they make it was very interesting and a great walk about. Outdoor playground for a dry day.My 5 year old really enjoyed it.Especially the shop at the end.

Very good experience, we visited on a Wednesday in December and it was fairly empty. There wasn’t too much waiting time involved and was very enjoyable. The ticket included 4 chocolate bars, hands on experience with the chocolate, history of cadburys, taster, lots of chocolate displays and some roses. Would definitely recommend and would visit again!!

Wonderful place for children, loved the ride, my kids wanted to have a go again, and the staff was kind enough to let us go through. The 4D movie was wonderful as well.You are also welcomed by a handful of chocolates.

A super trip for family and friends 💖What a smashing day out. We booked the 11.00am slot and can entry 10:00 which was perfect. Not too busy outside of holidays. We parked in a full parking lot near the entrance and walked right on. We were given two bars of chocolate at the start, tasted a small pot of chocolate, watched how the chocolates are made, tempered chocolate and wrote names in chocolate too.We went outside and had great fun in the play area and I queued for the 4D experience.We warmed up with hot chocolate with cream and Freddo, it was served immediately after ordering.The history of Cadburys world was lovely, a super trip down memory lane. All in all, the visit was amazing. Staff were friendly, it was clean and not too busy.

Had a brilliant day out here and our 6 year old loved it. Especially the new activities like chocolate doodling and tempering. We came home with many free bars! The 4D cinema was great too

This is a great day out for the family even if at £100 for 4 it's not the cheapest day ever.Since my last trip here 10 years ago they have added some more activities which is good but I do think they needed a bit of a rethink about the outdoor activities on a rainy day in July!!That said, the kids loved it especially the 4d ride which could be longer and possibly geared to a slightly older age group. It felt like something for the under 5s and there weren't many of them around.Go early in the day if you want to miss the queues later 🤔

Very nice place. A bit pricey for what it offers, but fun if you have kids. Book your slot. If you come later, you will not face any queues. There will be loads of samples, do not get your hopes up 🤣The 4D cinema is a must go!! Really nice attraction.

Was great, even for my disabled dad, who uses a mobility scooter. All experiences were accessible thanks to the wonderful staff. The only issue was that we were unable to ride the cocoa bean ride, which was upsetting. Overall, it was fun,interesting, and staff yet again were great

Given 12 bars of chocolate to walk around with, drinking unset chocolate goo, walking through the jungle, being shaken like cocoa beans and discounted goodies from the factory shop were the highlights of this fact finding Cadbury factory tour.Along with our 9 and 11 year old we walked around features that hadn't changed much since we came 5 years ago, but that looks set to change with many parts boarded off for refit. 😃Much of this is great fun for little ones and chocolate lovers, but be warned, the restaurant is as pricey as most other attractions and some of the chocolate you can buy in their shop is cheaper in the supermarket. All in all a good three hours though 😊

A lovely place to visit if your a chocolate fan! Free chocolate as you take the tour. We were there for about 3 hours. Shop was good but not many real bargains to be had. The cinema was great and the hands on experiences also kept my 4year olds attention!

Fantastic place for kids and adults, too. Staff are helpful, we could leave our luggage at the reception desk.Cadbury Quest and Movie were fun.We bought a ton of chocolate and some souvenirs in the shop.We loved this program!

Lots of parking when we went, the attraction itself is very well kept & clean. Clear signage inside and out, staff very friendly and helpful. If you love chocolate then I recommend you give this place a visit. Was great to see how chocolate bars changed over the years, see chocolate being made, do some writing in chocolate, even had a little ride which is changing your a laser type ride now, very exciting. Was a good move for them to work alongside Merlin.

A great place to visit with children. Plenty of parking, disabled access, but do book if possible as it gets very busy. The walking tour is engaging and informative. The chocolate is gorgeous of course, and you have the chance to play. The staff are all friendly and there is a new ride opening Easter weekend. There is a museum showing the journey of the chocolate, the factory, memorabilia. There is a shop and cafe inside, not bad prices. There are live shows at the back of the building, a large play area and refreshments booths. A great day out.

Really good visit, went with my nephew who loves chocolate!! My criticism would be that it wasn't that big. You only get to see a small section of the factory where people are making the chocolate for the shop on the ground floor. I thought it'd be much bigger & was told it used to be! Completely understand it's probably due to health & safety etc, but was done within the hour I'd say (we stopped outside for a small refreshment & gift shop so our overall trip was probably about 2 hours)

Absolute rip off. I went years ago and Renee it being so much more. The attractions seem dated such as the 4d experience. They seem to be on a money grab at every opportunity for example you spend £25 on photos. They literally print the photo but do not cut out or place them in the frames or keychains. They do not give you a bag to store the photos in. The cafe is closing up at 3pm despite the place being open around 5pm. The staff were rude with the exception of a few rides and the tempering demo lady who was fantastic.Additionally there are sections closed on our visit .They have a play ground which was closed even at 12:30. As it rained early morning they had a team of 3 staff stopping the disappointed kids until a “safety check had been done” this involved a guy going around with a squidgy to wipe the slide.

Cadbury World Shop is a chocolate lover's paradise, nestled amidst picturesque grounds. Explore an array of delectable treats, from classic Dairy Milk bars to exclusive delights, surrounded by lush greenery. Immerse yourself in chocolate history, take home a piece of the Cadbury magic, and enjoy the serene surroundings. It's a must-visit destination for indulgence and sweet memories.

We absolutely loved our trip to Cadbury world, We went to the school holidays and it was absolutely packed. We still had an amazing time. That was long waiting times, however, I do have a disability card, I was able to get quicker access to things like the 4d Cinema Which was amazing.Soon as you arrive, you can smell chocolate! I felt like I was in Charlie and the chocolate factory! I went with my son and my mum. You got free chocolate and there is plenty to do. The only thing I would suggest is not to go In the school holidays. Other than that, it was amazing!

The chocolate factory seems to have lost its lustre over the years unfortunately. The charm of the classics still appeal, such as the demonstrations on how chocolate is tempered and the chocolate train. The staff are lovely and very much in the spirit of being in a chocolate factory. The establishment itself can do with a re-vamp and some reinvigorating to live up to the spirit of the factory.We had a good day out however some things to work on:1) have working lifts so wheelchair users and those with pushchairs do not miss out on parts of the factory, such as the demonstrations on the first floor;2) better range of food offered in the cafe. As whimsical as it is to have chocolate pizzas, having normal mini pizzas would make the experience better.

4d roller coaster was crazy. and the little ride that's like the small cocoa beans dancing was mad yeah it was good. especially liked the guy Paul at the photo booth he was a right laugh. a good trip for a birthday. staff were real lovely, we accidentally booked for wrong day but they helped us out so so good.

Booked for 3pm on Saturday. It was very busy. The visit was underwhelming and if it wasn't busy, it would have been over within 30mins. Very long queues for the 4d experience and the little laser ride. Compared to my last visit about 8 years ago, a couple of things have been taken out of the experience. Ok for a one off visit but definitely overwhelming. Merlin have taken over this attraction and need to make this special again.

The children had so much fun, free chocolate on arrival and some more on leaving 😍. Lots of activities for them to entertain them and keep themselves busy. There was a train underground ride, a few acrobatics, chocolates creating, and tunnels full of fun. Face painting and photo sessions can also be purchased at extra pay. There are plenty of car spaces. Definitely recommend it, although it is suggested to purchase the tickets online to not be disappointed as the tickets are sold out quickly during the children half terms and school holidays.

Fun place for kids but also good for older people if your interested in the history of Cadbury and Bournville. Me and my husband are in our 30s and enjoyed walking around the museum and having a go with tempering chocolate. The 4D experience was a lot of fun too. Even got a sneaky pic with the cadbury bunny

In Cadbury World, where you can eat, play, and even get some chocolate souvenirs. Of course, it's a must to take the kids along for the tour!Through interactive exhibitions, you can learn about the history of chocolate and the evolution of the Cadbury brand. After a live demonstration of chocolate making, you can taste freshly made chocolates, and even customize them with your preferred toppings. Both adults and kids will enjoy it!From riding a mini train while listening to stories, experiencing the 4D theater, to playing in the outdoor gaming area, and of course, buying souvenirs at the end! While it may not have limited edition items, or as fancy products, trying different flavors of chocolate and receiving a bunch of chocolates upon entry is still quite a treat!

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3.5

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69 Linden Rd, Birmingham, B30 1JR, United Kingdom

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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.

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!

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.

I recently visited SEA LIFE Birmingham and had an incredible experience! The aquarium is well-organized with a diverse range of marine life, including mesmerizing displays of sharks, rays, and colorful fish. The interactive exhibits and informative talks added great value to the visit. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. The facility was clean and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and engaging environment for all ages. Could be more interesting if more activities added and shows.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Visited with my disabled daughter in her wheelchair.We haven't been for years and there have been many changes.All for the better - the sets and scenery have been completed to a very high standard and the whole experience is now much more immersive.The staff were very friendly and helpful and went the extra mile trying to engage with a rather uncooperative youngster.This is as good as any Sea Life Centre, but this one has the bonus of being bang in the centre of Birmingham.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Great place to see penguins, fish, rays and sharks. The staff are brilliant and so passionate about their roles. You must book tickets in advance. Going round takes about 2 hours and the Lego Experience centre is just a minute away. Combining the two makes for a perfect day out for the kids.

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!

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!

Amazing experience for the whole family!The kids absolutely loved it. There is so much to see, we really enjoyed our time there.I like the conservation that happens and the fact they teach the public about caring for our environment- very educational for children in billing their interest in taking care of our planet.The sea life are very well cared for and the staff are lovely and friendly. We watched the Archer fish being fed, it was a very fascinating talk and great to see the fish display their natural behaviours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

So this is my first time going to National Sea Life Centre Birmingham, and I just loved that place. It was so peaceful and I saw some really big fishes. i mean, I have not seen them before. The place was so photogenic and colorful. This place is highly recommended by me you should go there once with your family and friends.

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.

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.

It was very busy but I completely understand why when you are there! The place is huge and they have a big selection of different sealife. We have been to the one in London many times and the one in Brighton but this one is definitely our favourite! The turtle in with the sharks was a surpise to us, we hadn't seen they had one but honestly we saw the had sea otters and just booked so we probably missed it. The staff were all very friendly and happy to help but the toliets by the entrance needed a clean, only 2 of them were in an acceptable condition. I do understand that it's hard when its so busy though.

Fun place for amazing little retreat !It took us an hour and half for the entire tour inside ! Enjoyed every section!Also got the tickets for discounted price as they have offer going on! Worth the money!

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!

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.

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.

Was okay not great . The penguins were adorable but £20+ for an attraction that you can blitz through in 45 minutes is disappointing. There was no interaction or any events so it's just an okay see some cute animals snap pics and out you go. Overpriced for the full value of the experience & I heard the VR experience is nice but no one tells you anything about it when buying the tickets or online so you don't know that exist until you're there. And then you can't buy it on the spot and needs you to pre book it online which is a shame because it looks like something else to do and would've added value to the visit.Really underwhelming compared to aquariums around the world. If it was priced more competitively (at least for students) at 10-12 that would have been a fairer reflection of what's on offer.

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4.0

(4943)

The Water's Edge, Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL, United Kingdom

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Amazing day out. We spent all day here, there was loads to see and learn about. The staff are more than just dressed the part, they are well informed, and seem to love sharing their history with tourists. Would definitely visit again!

My husband and I drove almost to hour to visit but it was worth it! I love visiting old town museums and this one was outstanding. Once you step inside you really feel like you traveled back in time. The little village is beautiful and realistic. I like the fact that you can enter inside the shops and houses. It makes it more interactive and it feels so real. The staff is very kind and friendly. They are good at playing their characters. We stayed for 5 hours but we took our time. I would just like to add more informations about the bus ride would be nice as we found it hard to figure it out. Other than that everything was perfect! I can’t wait to come back to see the new 60s village. Looks amazing!

1st visit for myself in maybe 30 years, 1st time for my wife and family.Car park is easily accessible and a few minutes walk to the museum. (£3.50)We paid online before going, but tickets are available as you enter.Museum is a great place to spend the day exploring.My kids loved it, exploring different shops and houses and talking to the staff, all that are equally great! (Special mention to Richard, the musician and the lady in the butchers)My wife and I were excited to do the boat dock tour but unfortunately found it a little boring. The series "Peaky Blinders" had been filmed there, but there was no mention or reference other than a box on the dock. I understand that it's a living museum, but a quick mention during the dock tour would have been great.I feel that a covered eating area for museum users that bring their own food would be appreciated and well used. We had rain all day and ended up hiding out under the entrance/visitors centre.We decided to head back towards the exit and shop at 4pm, stopping off at the mine tour as it was busy in the morning when we arrived. We were extremely disappointed to find that it was closed even though the museum closes at 5pm?Despite having terrible weather, we had a good day and will definitely be returning.My kids were upset not to do the mine tour, but it's a good excuse to return! ( all tickets have a year's free entry)

3rd visit this year, fantastic attraction. Ideally better suited for fairer weather, as the majority of the site is outdoors.All the staff & themed actors are great & knowledgeable.Majority of the site is wheelchair accessible, but access to some buildings is not.The coal mine was brilliant, highly recommended.

I have been here 5 times and it never fails to make me smile, its a history journey through the Black country decades with the actual buildings and furniture from the era's.The shops are fantastically realistic, and you can buy sweets and cakes and goodies.Pubs and chips, canal boats, trams and bus trips. The best part of the day is the under ground mines, with real stories an absolute brilliant experience.The picnic area's are large, the toilet facilities are many, very clean! The funfair is lovely for the children.Parking is good too.Great place to take people to show the life of hard working families in the black country.

What a fantastic museum. Filled with houses, businesses, a school, a mine & various other buildings of the time to explore. The school with the strict headmaster giving us all a lesson was fantastic. The pub with the sawdust floor was great to visit for a drink. Also the fish & chip shop was a great stop off for lunch. Took a ride around the site on an old fashioned bus. The attention to detail is fantastic.

What an absolutely beautiful time capsule! It's like stepping right back in time, people from every era are busy going about their day but never fail to stay welcoming. We loved the interactive elements such as the school and the serving chip shops/pub as well, all very informative. Would definitely love to come back sometime!

This place is a real experience with lots to do for all ages. The staff, actors and demonstrations really help to bring the place to life, their enthusiasm shines through. I loved the way you could literally walk anywhere, through back yards, upstairs and downstairs in the houses etc. Easy to spend the whole day, especially if combined with the canal boat cavern tour (separate company to the museum). Very professionally run. The only small downside to our visit was the large amount of building work going on for their new area. But it didn't ruin our experience.Highly recommended.

I spent most of my day here. It was a really enjoyable afternoon. It’s a really impressive place. It’s fun for all ages and I will be back again. The Canal trip is really good. The Fish and Chips are really good as well.

We had a really good family day out with daughters and grandchildren. There is plenty to see and do plus food and a few more traditional fairground rides. We bought timed entry tickets which worked well and seem to give free entry again at a later date. Good day out for kids and adults alike. We arrived at 11.30am and left at 6.30pm and the kids moaned because they weren't ready to go.

This is such an interesting day out. Like stepping back in time. The new streets are fascinating and I'm really looking forward to going back when they're all complete. I also really recommend the canal trip through the tunnels. The staff here are really welcoming and friendly. Excellent value for money.

How is this out first visit here! We had so much fun! We can't wait to come back very soon.My children enjoyed the mine, the school and the workshop they run during the holidays. There was actors walking around, and my children loved interacting with them and having a laugh.This place isn't just educational but fun too!Fantastic value for money as it includes free return. The gift shop is reasonable. My children were able to spend their pocket money to buy marbles for exmaple.

Amazing, completely immersive experience! Everything is restored and maintained beautifully. The staff and volunteers are fantastic actors and all in costume too! Perfect day out for anyone, any age. It's worth every single penny. Honestly, I felt like we'd gone back in time, and we didn't want to leave!Great to see they're still expanding and adding new buildings, too.

It's really is an interesting step back in time.Lots of houses,shops,and interesting demonstrations to be seen.The boat yard reminds you of scenes from the Peaky Blinders.The underground mine tour is fascinating and shows how hard life used to be for young and old.A brillant day day for the whole family.

One of the best days out ever. So much to see and so many stories to hear. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to return later in the year.Ps. The chips were well worth queuing for!!

Great place to visit, we visited on a weekday and there were 3 groups of school children but the place is large enough so didn’t affect our enjoyment or waiting times. This is also the set for some of the canal scenes in peaky blinders. Staff were dressed up to imitate the 40,s and 50,s era. Had chips from Hobbs chip shop which were lovely and finished off with a tour on a canal to the underground caves which was good. Lots to see and do here, we spent 5 hours here and the admission price of £25.95 per full paying adult covers you to come back again free within a year.

Wow, this place really was amazing and exceeded all of my expectations. The scale, attention to detail and professionalism of all the staff (especially those in character) was amazing. The museum is large and well laid out. Although large, it is entirely accessible and there are even buses from the 1950's to take you around should you wish. The shops were amazing also. Overall, I cannot recommend this enough, it really is a great place for anyone!

This is our second visit back to the Black Country Living Museum as we brought a family ticket that then allows free entrance for 12 months. It was certainly worthy of a second visit as there really is so much to see. It very much is a living museum and it is History brought to life in front of yours eyes. We arrived in the afternoon and it was pleasing that the Traditional Fish and Chip Bar had very little queue as we were keen to sample the highly rated food. We were not disappointed! They were tasty and excellent. There is lots to see and do and it is especially interesting as well to children as part of learning about British History. Child and adult alike will enjoy this experience as you can not only see what living was like during the time but smell it and touch it essentially bringing your own imagination to life. Accessibility is good and adequate very clean toilet facilities. If History is your thing I cannot see people being disappointed. We will be using our pass to come back again.

Fantastic museum from 1890's up until 1940's. The Cole mine is brilliant. We had a great guide. Lucy.With great knowledge and friendly vibe.Even get free entry within 12 months.

Spent a whole day here,brilliant day, good parking,excellent value for money and something for everyone. Could do with providing a map of the site, although there is one on there web site, but may be not accessible to all. Hot food was good in the hall, home made pie,mash and pies. Grandson really enjoyed the day (age 6)

Fabulous visit, watch out for the Mine tour. Can be claustrophobic, have to crouch down. Only a few steps. A very short entrance not deep at all. Whole thing lasts 30 minutes. Well worth it, fascinating information. Great day out. We parked down the road half a mile away, and walked in. Car park expensive for us at 3.50. Inside the grounds, everything has been worked out with even more plans and buildings being built. Really builds a picture of how life used to even a whole working street with shops and staff in character and costumes. I say ask many questions, talk to everyone, enjoy a picnic lunch in the seated bench area. Absorb and learn.

Came here on a Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a really throwback to yesteryear. It's a huge site and there is so much to see. The building and shops etc. Are all from different eras. When we went they were currently building new sections and shops so will be going again. We purchased our tickets online and it also gives you free entry within 12 months. The detail of the shops and props are brilliant and a really good experience l. We also went down the mine which is a really good experience highly recommended. But be careful as sections have super low ceilings. You can also get food on site as well.

Weather was very kind for the time of year. Wasn't able to get around everything in one day. Will come again. So much to see and do. Living Museum staff very knowledgeable and made the visit much more Interesting.

Well worth a visit. I came here in the early morning and spent all day wandering around (got the Dudley Canal cruise as well, which is nearby and is accessible from the Museum grounds). I was a bit short on time to be honest, because the last places were already closing when I was en route back to the exit. No worries tho, as the Museum offers a free ticket to come back, which is valid for a year! Separate kudos go to the people present at most locations (wearing the era clothes and interacting with the visitors). I had a few great conversations about the subject with these people. All in all a great place to visit when in Birmingham or nearby. Thank you for the experience.

We went to the daytime 1940s event today (Saturday, 13th July), and it was absolutely amazing. My son wore his suit and wore a peaky blinders cap. He definitely looked the part, and on 3 separate occasions, he was asked if he would pose for a photo. The fish and chips are beautiful, and we had a fizzy float to wash it down. The entertainment on the stages was great, and the kids enjoyed the fair ground and played 1940s street games. Overall, the day was amazing, and we can't wait to go back. Thank you to all who volunteered on the day. You made it special for everyone.

Good museum to visit to learn about history of coal mining around the area. There is a guided tour to one of the mines on site. Lots of buildings brought into the site brick by brick as they say to give the feel of the time. Done a good job.In my view you need more than a day to properly see all the sections. Tickets allow you to revisit for a year which is really helpful.Fairly large site and the car parks are fairly big. It is £3.50 for the day for the car park. Payment for the car park is at the gift shop or use the machine near the gift shop.

The museum was fantastic! The staff were excellent, and we particularly enjoyed the teacher and the musician. It was very educational, with people in each area explaining the history. We even watched some amusing arguments between the butcher and the cinema manager, which were hilarious. The cute cinema, lovely fish and chips that could be eaten at the pub, and the charming sweet shop were highlights. We also took a bus ride and enjoyed the playground. Our ticket allows us to visit again within the year, so we’ll definitely be back.

Lots to see. Very interesting and staff are friendly and well informed. Practical demonstrations like making nails and chains.very popular chip shop and cake shop and 2 pubs.There is a school where you can have a lesson in arithmetic .A canal walk boat ride and coal mine

Absolutely superb attraction. Exceptional on many levels.Live actors are world class. The underground mine is exceptional. The blacksmith chain maker was incredible. Highly interesting exhibits. A cast iron kit built house for example - where on earth can you see another?!

Very interesting place to visit.For people of a certain age, there is a lot of nostalgia together with an acknowledgement of the great social steps forward there has been in a relatively short space of time.An invaluable source of "hands on" history for our youngsters who can't believe their parents/grandparents actually lived in such a way.

I recently visited the Black Country Museum in Dudley, Birmingham UK with my family friends, and it was an extraordinary experience! This museum truly transports you back in time with its authentic olden age British shops and knowledgeable staff dressed in period attire. From fascinating old films to interactive experiences like brick-kilns, coal miners, ship building and school lessons, every corner of the museum is filled with history and charm.The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the passionate staff members who went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Mr. Kevin at the chemist was incredibly sweet, providing us with insightful information and engaging conversation. Mrs. Miriam, the anchor maker's wife, and Mr. Griffith, the school teacher, brought history to life with their humor and enthusiasm and also the old gentleman in the hardware shop.I must also commend them all for their warmth and hospitality.Overall, I can't recommend the Black Country Museum enough. I'm already planning my next visit and would encourage others to spend a whole day exploring this gem. My only suggestion for improvement would be to offer more vegetarian options, as some visitors may have dietary restrictions such as myself. I couldn't eat any food inside as everything was cooked in beef drippings unfortunately.A big thank you to the entire team at the Black Country Museum for a fantastic experience!

Absolutely fantastic day out, which we thought was great value. We paid £65 through the website for two adults and a child under 15. Car parking is £3.50 for the day, and getting there couldn't be easier. It's a big site, so you will do plenty of walking, but there is an old double-decker bus that circles the top part of the site. Food and drink is reasonable too, with the traditional beef dripping fried fish and chips tasting amazing, and also reasonable at about £7. There are also a couple of olde world sweet shops, a bakers, and two traditional pubs.. one nice and 'respectable' and one actual spit and sawdust. They both have some great hand pulled beers for about £5 a pint, again, very reasonable. Overall a generally fantastic day out.

Lovely place for a day out. Lots of things to do and plenty of places to eat, either fish and chips or a picnic. Grandchildren loved the space and freedom. Everything is so well organised and safe. The atmosphere is is great and learning about our heritage is interesting. We will definitely be returning.

Since our last visit there is a new visitors centre and more rescued buildings. It seemed to be easier to walk around and there was a natural flow to the site. The volunteers are so friendly and knowledgeable. There were loads of school trips as we went on a Thursday but they are well catered for with designated spaces at lunch time. Really enjoyed our visit

Brilliant! We had a great day out here. Really enjoyed the food served upstairs in the pub the elephant and castle. It was also nice and quiet even though it was busy downstairs. The new 1950s/1960s street was great, although not quite finished yet. Overall a very enjoyable day out.

Its a great day out. BCLM has lots of different events throughout the year. If you haven't been for a time there's lots of new shops etc to look around. During my last visit it was steam engine weekend. See photos.

Fascinating place to visit. Pay for one visit and return for free as we did the next day because there is so much to see and learn. Presented by the nicest and most enthusiastic team of guides and presenters. Spend time to watch and listen to some very informative presentations. Go down a mine, ride a vintage bus, watch a vintage film, eat fish and chips and have a beer, go to the fair, visit numerous houses and shops from different era's and more and more. Also visit the connected Canal centre that is marvellous too.

Fantastic museum. A really authentic glimpse into the Black Country of the past. The talks were really informative and the staff were amazing. I do need to give an extra shout out to "Black Country George". He was so informative, friendly and knowledgeable. And was willing to answer any questions. Amazing employee and an excellent ambassador for your brand.

Great day out for all the family. Enough to keep children of all ages entertained and educated at the same time. Give yourself at least 4 hours to cover everything. Plenty of spaces around to eat a picnic, get some famous real chips or a cob from one of the two pubs.Fairground is great to distract the kids and well priced (£2.50 per ride).

Haven't been here for over 20 years, as we had moved out of area. But what a place. Absolutely fantastic. The site, the buildings, the events, the great staff, both just looking after you and those entertaining you.

Amazing experience. It's like back in time. I really enjoyed walking through the whole little town. The boat trip was great. The tour guide was well prepared and had a lot of knowledge about the history of the tunnel. Of course, we tried amazing chips 🍟😋 . Definitely, I would recommend visiting this place.

A great day out and a step back in time. A chance to walk in the shops and houses of a bygone era. Visit the pit or ride on a boat through a tunnel on the canal. You can enjoy a fish & chips lunch (expect long queues at peak times) or pop to the pub for a pint.There's lots to see and do for people of all ages. Highly recommend watching the chain links being made.The ground can be a little uneven for wheelchair users.

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Discovery Wy, Dudley, DY1 4AL, United Kingdom

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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!

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!

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.

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.

Nice place to visit, plenty of parking, rides for all ages, food and drinks expensive,we took our own food and glad we did, the toilets were clean with toilet paper, we didn't have to wait too long to get on any of the rides,it was a lovely hot sunny day, when we did wait for others in the group there was no shaded area, was hot 🥵 hot. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The park was clean and tidy. Overall a really good place to go for big rides ,the zoo and some smaller rides for the little ones.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Great day out. Went out in the half term so was expecting it to be busy but the queue times were really short. Many rides we went on straight away with no queue. Food is reasonably priced but it depends where you go. We had fish and chips which were nothing to run home about. Pretty bland and not worth the £12.50. We also had a pizza from the safari restaurant which was nice. A good amount of entertainment while walking round the park and the staff are really friendly. Good choice of rides to last the full day. Also loved the zoo plenty of animals to go and see. Overall a great theme park to go to if you don't want to wait in long queues and love to see a few animals too.

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.

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.

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 👍

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect place for my family. So good we purchased an annual pass for my 5 year old. They have great ride availability and operations compared to other parks. Thomas Land is huge, plus so many other rides are available across the rest of Drayton Manor.

Lovely time at Drayton Manor, wasn't too busy for a weekend so the longest que was about 15 minutes. Zoo was also well kept and a nice midday break. Plenty for varied tastes in rides. Not too spread out so won't be exhausted from walking everywhere.Gutted that Wave (formerly ShockWave) was closed as haven't done it for years.

This was a fun day with the family and the kids really loved it. Lots of rides to choose from, The rides are probably the best part, compared to the arcades and Zoo areas. The best thing is that the queues were not bad at all.

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

Drayton Manor is a good day out for all, whether you're with family or friends, young or old.I have visited DM many times since I was a child. More recently, I have been going with my husband and children.We used to visit Thomas Land frequently, which was perfect for little ones.Now, as my 'little ones' have blossomed into young teenagers, they are much more daring and thrill seeking, and so the bigger, faster rides are much more appropriate.We visited on a weekday to avoid the over busyness and long queues.We visited in June, which is around the time that many schools hold their end of year trips, so we did see at least a few coaches full of young children and teachers. There were also many smaller groups of older students who have possibljust finished end of year exams.Despite all these youngsters being around, queues were fairly quiet. We only waited 10-15 minutes for each ride. At times, we could go straight through with no queuing at all.DM had changed this time. There was a new 'Viking' area and some great new rides available too.The kids really wanted to go on a water ride, so we all went on the 'storm force 10', which got the whole family drenched, especially if you're sitting on the back! Luckily, we had spare clothes, so we quickly got changed and carried on with the day. At first, We did try using the drying booths, which cost an extra £4 each for approximately 3-4 minutes or so, but it achieved absolutely nothing. We were no drier whatsoever!! Do not waste your money on this!Everytime I've been over the years, I've always wished that the ride attendants were more smiley. Not all, but most of them seem grumpy. Do they really hate their job so much?Book tickets online before you go as it does work out much cheaper than buying at the gate.If travelling by car, then also book your parking ticket online as on the day, it will auto complete that part for you using ANPR technology. You literally drive in and drive out.

Came with a 3 year old, spent most of our time in Thomas Land and the little one was very happy, can't really say much about the food as we stayed in the campsite and made sandwiches, Park was clean and tidy and well maintained, although my wife did say the toilets were a mess, a few larger rides of which I only tried The Wave and that was a good roller coaster. Ques weren't too bad

Great place with plenty of rides, ranging from extreme thrill seekers to child friendly. Nice facilities for food and refreshments adequately dotted around the resort.

Always loved Drayton manor as a kid. Glad I'm able to take my children now and create memories ☺️Still upset they got rid of the Pandemonium ride, was one of my favourites 😭The zoo is really good too. overall great day out 😁

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good day out with Kids PassPark 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!

Good selection of rides suitable for teenagers to toddlers. Thomas Land is always good for the little ones. Gave 4 stars due to rides constantly breaking down. Need to sort this out to make rides more reliable. Pre book for best prices. I like that the park has been busy painting since I visited last year. Looks much nicer. Keep up the painting on a regular basis.

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.

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Drayton Manor Dr, Fazeley, Mile Oak, Tamworth B78 3TW, United Kingdom

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.

help me they have me trapped

Not impressed. A lot of the animals are locked away in their quarters.Also to cold for a lot of them to come out

Good zoo and always looking at new areas for animals.

Clean surroundings, well cared for animals, helpful and polite staff.

Amazing zoo. Great place to spend the day

All good.

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Little Orton, Leicester, CV9 3PX, United Kingdom

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Fantastic day out for us two. We found it quite emotional as well as being very interesting and thought provoking. Beautiful setting surrounded by trees from all over the world. Lots of helpful staff around to let you know what was going on and where to go. Some visitors took their dogs in on leads. Also, the children have not been left out as there are a couple of play areas for kids as well as a ‘Stick Man’ adventure trail. Good large and well staffed cafe (recommend soup + roll) and gift shop. We were extremely lucky with the weather today, it was sunny and warm and we eat our lunch outside on the patio.

Absolutely stunning place, words or photos can't describe the way this place makes you feel! Its hard to explain the overwhelming emotions this place brings out! Beautiful kept and maintained! Such an amazing place!For the size of the place maybe more toilets?

Took a care home and we went on the train as it was too big to walk around for them.It was very informative and stopped at certain points throughout.Well worth the visit and will return on my own for a more leisurely walk around the gardens

Not only is this a wonderful tribute to the many millions of people throughout history who have given their lives to the defence of our nation and our beliefs but it is run by some of the most caring and helpful people I have met.From the moment we arrived needing 2 mobility scooters and a wheelchair, we were met with smiling faces and significant efforts to make the day memorable for my octogenarian family.The fact that is free (excepting a small car parking charge) says everything you need to know.So go, take the children to give them a sense of the good fortune bestowed upon them and spend money in the cafe (awesome cake!) to support this amazing piece of British heritage.

Fascinating place to visit on a good day. Expert landscapers have reclaimed a former quarry and landfill to create a permanent memorial to the many branches of our armed services. Beautiful and peaceful walks alongside the River Teme and a well appointed visitor centre with a cafe and restaurant. A land train is available if preferred and there is a small children's play area. We were told it is advisable to book that did not seem necessary midweek in March.

We recently visited and had a lovely walk around the vast site. Some great sculptures &Memorials in a lovely grounds. You can walk around for hours.It was nice that they allow dogs in the grounds and the restaurant.The restaurant was quite busy but the choice of food was great, especially the cakes.There is a separate cafe across the courtyard that serves decent coffee (compared to the machines in the restaurant) so I nipped over there to get some coffees to go with the cake.A tasteful memorial area.

What an amazing place to visit! There is an air of peace and serenity as you make your way around the many memorials, not all of which are military....The trees and flowers are spectacular, as are the diverse memorials.There are plenty of staff on hand to give you information, direction, or just to have a quick chat, all professional, courteous, and very friendly. There are a couple of places available for refreshments, both lovely. There are plenty of conveniences at the centre which are clean and tidy, also a few portaloos around the grounds themselves. If you want a momento, there are lovely trinkets in the shops.Well worth a visit!!! And doggies are welcome too👍

What an amazing place! So many times I've seen pictures and articles of the Arboretum but this was the first time I'd visited. From the first step inside the main doors, my husband and Myself were welcomed. The guides/assistants were extremely helpful and so friendly. The grounds are a delight, easy to access for my disabled husband. There is a Land Train that carries visitors around complete with commentary. The restaurant serves great food. Again, the staff were so friendly and helpful. The final delight was the gift shop, stocked with so many beautiful things as well as the obligatory mementos. Definitely worth the visit, we're going to go again.

I was surprised at the sheer scale of this place. It’s well worth a visit. Bring your pet or loved ones and pay your respects. Enjoy the cafeteria which serves a tasty carvery and pudding. Then visit the souvenir shop. All proceeds go back to the upkeep of the Arboretum

Beautiful, peaceful place to reminisce, think of those who fought/fight for us and to pay respect for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Lovely place to visit, educational for children. Lovely shop, exhibitions on, and a land train to book tickets on to be taken round the gardens.It is over 150 acres so a good pair of walking shoes is advisable.They have a beautiful Chapel that does a 2min silence 11am, 364 days a year. Only day they close is Xmas Day.Definately worth a trip!

Going to a memorial place, I was expecting a quiet place where you feel like whispering is appropriate and reflecting in silence about all these heroes who died for our freedom.Instead of that, we found a lively place, nice and smiley staff, stunning gardens, modern buildings and toilets and of course all sorts of tributes to the differents army corps, illustrated with beautiful sculptures. The grounds are massive, but you can hop on a small train which will take you for a round trip of 30 minutes.There was also a large stage with a jazz band, singers and children performing acts and singing. I have to say that the sound was excellent too.There is also a huge dinning room, very clean and the food was great too.Dogs are welcome and you can picnic if you want to.There is more to say about this place, you'll have to see it by yourself!I do not often give a 5 stars, but in that case, I think it deserves it.

Without a doubt the most breathtaking experience, peaceful, respectful and emotional. I would recommend that all go as it is amazing.I learnt alot about different regiments, ones I hadn't heard of and the centre monument is one that no words can describe.Car park is only £4 all day, dogs are welcome and there is a lovely restaurant with teas, coffees and food all proceeds go to the NA .Entry is free but a donation can be made.

Amazing humbling and emotional. staff are helpful, polite and knowledgeable. The land train tour is well worth it. Had 2 course Sunday lunch at onsite restaurant which was delicious and good value. Would recommend a visit. A worthy tribute and memorial to all those who have served and sacrificed.

Beautiful, peaceful and at times emotional. The whole area is so well maintained,spent about 3 hours walking around and still don't think we saw everything. Cafe on site, we chose to take a picnic, there are benches everywhere to stop and eat or just take a break. Toilets near the entrance and also very handy portaloos scattered around. Parking is plentiful, £4 if you book online. Any staff we spoke to were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely visit again!

First time visiting and was really impressed. Huge site with loads to explore. Thought the kids might be bored but actually this is a great child and dog friendly place to visit. Plenty of wheelchair / buggy / walker friendly paths. We didn't have anything to eat or drink at the café but it looked clean and tidy. Staff were friendly too. Would recommend 👍🏻

Always nice to come visit, such a brilliant way to remember all those who have their lives and in such a lovely setting.We have been many times and finally managed to do the Illuminated Arboretum experience which was magical. We were very lucky with the weather too.Highly recommended for anyone especially if you have friends or relatives in the armed forces.

The National Memorial Arboretum is an extraordinary tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served their country. Nestled in the heart of England, this sprawling 150-acre site is not just a place; it's an emotional journey through history.From the moment you step foot in the arboretum, you are enveloped in a serene atmosphere, where the rustling leaves and distant bird calls provide a peaceful backdrop to the powerful stories etched in stone. The meticulous layout of over 300 memorials, each representing a different aspect of military service, is a testament to the thoughtful planning that went into creating this living tribute.Walking through the arboretum, you can't help but be moved by the diverse range of memorials, honouring everyone from World War heroes to modern-day peacekeepers. The attention to detail in each monument is awe-inspiring, telling tales of bravery, camaraderie, and resilience. The variety of flora adds a touch of natural beauty, making it a tranquil place for reflection and remembrance.One of the most remarkable aspects of the National Memorial Arboretum is its commitment to education. Engaging guided tours and informative exhibits provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the historical events and personal narratives behind the memorials. It's a place where you not only pay your respects but also gain invaluable insights into the sacrifices made by countless individuals.Moreover, the friendly and knowledgeable staff members enhance the overall experience. Their passion for preserving the legacy of the fallen is evident, and they are always ready to answer questions, making your visit both educational and engaging.Whether you come to honour a loved one, learn about history, or simply find solace in nature, the National Memorial Arboretum offers a profound and unforgettable experience. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a must-visit destination for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection with the past.

Always something new to see there, a day isn't really enough time to get around it all.The staff are super friendly and helpful.The cafeteria is always well stocked and the shop has some really great items.

Great day out,peaceful with lots of memorials & memories about our fallen heroes. Massive grounds beside the river so fantastic for a walk on a sunny day. Lots of benches to take a rest all around the memorials.Good cafe with hot food & coffee & cake shop too.Train runs around the whole site & has audio to explain each memorial. Train tour is 45 minutes. Tip book parking online & save .£6 parking fee if not pre booked. Train tour is £7 50 per adult. Great place to remember the sacrifices our armed forces made & still to this day !

What lovely experience it is to look around this wonderful place, it is very humbling and makes your heart swell with pride when you read and realise how people have sacrificed their lives and still do to keep us all safe.The place is quite big and there is a lot of walking, and in my opinion not really possible to see in one day.There is a mini train to take people around who have difficulty getting around, or people who just may enjoy the ride. There are also small 'golf carts', too, for this reason.The cafe and inside amenities are very good, food/drinks are not expensive, and everywhere is exceptionally clean.There are lots of friendly volunteers around to help. They are very knowledgeable.It is also pet friendly.Nice gift shop and play area for children.There are also picnic areas and lots of benches to sit and take five.

A stunning area. Contains memorials to many factions of the armed forces plus some civilian ones. Extremely friendly staff and volunteers. The whole site is peaceful and very well tended.

This place is amazing! Absolutely brilliant.There is so much to see. The sculptures are so interesting and poignant. The landscaping is beautiful.I walked 6 miles here and still didn't see it all. There is a slow train people can use if they don't want to walk so much.It's free entry but they take donations. The car parking is £4 if you pay in advance or £6 on the day. Such good value.The cafe was a bit of a let down, pricey and the good mediocre. When I visited I had a hot turkey sandwich, which was like warm served on cheap bread with cold chips. When I go again I'll take a picnic. There are loads of nice place with picnic benches.There's a ghost ship with lots of nice items for sale.Definitely worth a visit or 3!

A beautiful and serene place to visit, with free entry. Well maintained and all staff were helpful and informative. Coffee shop was reasonably priced and well stocked.Parts of the site were closed due to flooding, however, the parking fee was reduced to reflect this, which was great.

Fantastic place to commemorate reflect and respect in beautiful peaceful surroundings. Not just armed forces memorials. The volunteer staff are incredible and couldn't do enough to help us either on guided tour, looking after the dog or finding historical records. The restaurant is great too. Its a must .

Sublime just doesn’t quite hit the mark here! Top tip, book your parking online before you go and save yourself a few pounds. Otherwise, enjoy this beautiful, emotive, and beguiling place. So serene and yet so very moving, seeing all the tributes and memorials to our invaluable services.The staff, majority volunteers, are so very welcoming, accommodating and warm. The facilities are excellent and the cafe well worth a sit, cuppa and cake, especially on a sunny day whilst you take in the surroundings.I was there whilst the Submariners Memorial took place and what a sight that was to be beholden.

A very interesting and moving land train journey to gain some measure of this wonderful tribute. The volunteer staff are very friendly and helpful. A very nice café and restaurant. Very good gift shop.

What an amazing place!!!A place to be alone with your thoughts and memmories, and close to those you've lost!!The staff we're so caring and friendly, and the video loop in the theatre was so thought provoking, it moved me to tears 😢

It's such an amazing place. It's a place to remember how the armed forces make the ultimate sacrifice for us to live the lifes we do. I will be coming back as there is so much to see.

A fantastic and moving experience far exceeded a war memorial. The breadth of memorials was spectacular. An immaculately presented venue with exceptional staff. A must visit. As a retired Police Officer and Falklands Veteran it was amazing on a personal basis. Thank You

Visited yesterday for the first time - what a beautiful place. Visited mainly for the Stick Man trail for our 3-year old, but would definitely visit again to spend more time looking at the memorials and the gardens, wildlife aplenty too. Volunteers all over the park who are extremely helpful.A dog-friendly venue, but must be (rightly) kept on leads.

A beautiful thought-provoking place with so many interesting things to see. Plenty of memorials, statues and plaques offering information. There’s also a wonderful Stick Man Trail for younger visitors. Lovely large cafe and gift shop.

A really poignant place to visit. I took my son to the stick man trail, a lovely addition which takes you near some beautiful memorials which are a great way to spark conversations and create learning moments which are age appropriate

Very moving experience. The whole grounds are very well maintained and cared for. Our Sunday lunch was excellent and good value for money. Great shop and helpful and friendly staff. A very good and inspirational day.

Poignant and peaceful place. With ample parking and excellent clean facilities. There is a nice cafeteria with hot and cold beverages and plenty of seating. There are outdoor tables for those better days. You can easily spend hour's here wandering amongst the trees and memorials learning and reflecting as you go. There are lot's of hard surface paths, but to really get able you have to walk on grass, in the summer no problem. But in the winter appropriate footware is a must. It's right next to the river, so come prepared. A great day out that can be repeat numerous times before you have seen it all.Parking is pay, but entry is free.

Been here twice. Lovely day out, clean and well maintained. Cafe and toilet facilities. Parks on site for children. Educational visit for everyone. Free entry £6 for all day parking. Would love to see a penny press machine here. Love that they have the stick man trail for kids to enjoy the wonders of the park. They have remembrance trees for those babies who have passed, these can be purchased online.

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Croxall Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AR, United Kingdom

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An enjoyable afternoon walking around the gardens and estate.I have not visited Shugborough for eight years and have previously visited on numerous occasions. It was enjoyable visiting the Mansion house and seeing it had been updated with new and exciting displays. There was no access to the second floor (could have been the time we visited) or further updates are been implemented by the National Trust.It is evident within some areas of the garden that National Trust have started to undertake renovations, plant new trees/plants.Usually while visiting National Trust properties I find you walk through fields where cattle or sheep graze. However it was nice to see these areas safely fenced off.The playground area is a big improvement with new and exciting equipment for children to play and explore. Now situated behind the walled garden rather than beside the farm.The farm itself is presently undergoing renovations which I look forward to seeing in the future. However there is a small cafe which sells a selection of light refreshments and snacks.Looking forward to future visits to the estate.

It's recommended to drive here. Otherwise, you need to walk a long way. It was amazing to see they have a huge collection of copper kitchenwares, so astonishing. The carriage chandelier is cute but l think it's a useless design 😂. The hall is very suitable for taking wonderful pictures.

We had a lovely day out at Shugborough Estate. We were a bit disappointed by how much it's changed since the city council handed it over to National Trust. It used to be immersive and interactive, now it's just a self guided tour and most of the rooms are closed or of restricted access. Also, the lack of signage made our tour quite confusing. We enjoyed our walk around the hall and we even got to pet a cow.

Although the hall was closed we enjoyed a lovely walk in the, grounds. The, trees, were beautiful in the mist and I loved the Chinese House and, painted bridges and statues. You are allowed dogs on a lead and, the cafe, was open too. A favourite place of mine to visit, because of the canal walks and walks over the fields too

We enjoyed our time exploring this large estate. Although the car parks were full, we walked around mostly on our own.You need to aware of the warnings about deer on the approach to the estate, coming off the Chase.The estate welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities, dogs and deer. The large herd of wild deer prefer the estate to the Chase and were relaxing in the shades of trees when we visited.A volunteer saw us planning our walk and pointed out some places to see. You can leave the estate at one point to look at the old pack horse bridge before returning. We played Pooh Sticks off this bridge and you can play it off another bridge near the Chinese House.There are plenty of rest points and plenty to see. I guess it would take you a full day to view everything.

A very nice property and well worth the walk. Great for taking the dogs out to see something different. The structures dotted around landscape and the walled gardens are particularly interesting. The mansion itself was okay without being spectacular. The café near the mansion had a good selection of snacks and meals, which we definitely needed after the walk to get there. A pleasant excursion!

Beautiful day out. So much to do, we probably should have arrived earlier so we could fit more of the walks in. There’s 2 places you can eat, first at the farm then at the mansion tea room. The farm seemed to have slightly more meal options with the tearoom being more cakes and snacks. Lovely staff in the mansion offering help.

Great place to visit! We only had 2 hours to spend here but could have easily spent the whole day. My 4 children aged 5 to 13 all enjoyed seeing how people used to live in the mansion. They also enjoyed the play park and zip wire.

The estate is beautifully managed and there are lots of walking trails. The hall itself is a National trust property but the area has so much to offer. If you’re willing to walk off the main tracks there are many hidden historical points of interest. Early morning and evening yield incredible views.

This is one of the best National Trust places I've visited so far, beautiful grounds, large house plus lord Lichfields apartments to view and some extra outbuildings. Gift shop /cafe /restaurant and facilities are all very good. The staff are all lovely polite and friendly. Most definitely worth a visit

Beautiful place, definitely worth a visit. Very handy shuttle available to take you from the carpark to house and back (v.nice at the end of the day when you've walked all over the place). Lots to see in the buildings and extensive gardens and grounds. Activities for families Inc garden snakes and ladders and tennis courts.

Beautiful place and great for a very nice walk around or just find a nice spot to have a picnic or just read your favourite book.For those that struggle with mobility there's a shuttle (golf cart) service that can transport you too and from the main building.

Shugborough Hall is a very nice national trust property. It is very large so plenty of opertinity to do some nice walks. There are gardens near the entrance and a children's play area. Then a short walk to the farm area, and then a little walk further to the mansion. The gardens are very picturesque, with flowers and bushes and statues. The grounds extend down to the Essex bridge and we ventured further over the bridge along the canal to the great Haywood cliffs before returning.There is a shuttle bus to the mansion to help as its almost a mile walk from the entrance. I would recommend walking back toward the entrance to see the train tunnel.Google asks would you recommend buying tickets in advance, as with all national trusts I would recommend buying an annual pass which allows access to all national trust sites.

Well kept gardens and hall. Some of the garden were flooded due to the weather. So will only give four stars this time

Very friendly and informative staff.Stable cafe good.Salted caramel millionaire shortbread lovely.Cheese scone a bit dry.Great walks and dog friendly.Will definitely visit again.

Nice grounds to take a walk around, the mansion was interesting overall a good day out

We enjoyed our visit here, visited on a Friday, on a rather warm day and took advantage of the motorised bus in both directions as it saved our legs on the 15min walk.Well laid out with historical information on the Ansons, and the upper level occupied by Lord Lichfield a great spectacle of a renowned photographer.We enjoyed time spent, and thoroughly recommend. We are NT members

A grand house on a large beautiful estate ran by the National Trust. The house itself is a 10 min walk from the car park or a buggy ride. The rooms are large, grand, and have fantastic painted ceilings. There are plenty of rooms and gardens to explore. There are also plenty of activities for children and a huge play park.

Lots to see here with different ways of growing plants demonstrated in the walled garden, lots of garden buildings and an interesting mansion with relics of the Ansons and Patrick Lichfield the photographer.

Great place for a wonder, lovely mansion however a lot of stuff wasn't open. Nice,helpful guides were dotted around the mansion too 😊 would recommend.

Lovely place to visit, just driving in gives you an idea of the scale of the place. We saw deer roaming around which was great to see.Nice little drive to the car park, then as soon as you get into the place, there's a play area for the kids, wild gardens, a walled garden with gorgeous flowers and a little self driven mower that's fun to watch.Plenty of benches to have lunch and lots of wildlife to see.Sheep and horses are in the fields as you make your way towards the hall.The gardens are kept really nice and are a joy to walk around.Great little features like bridges and other buildings to keep your camera clicking.A lot of walking but a really nice place to visit.

Grounds are gorgeous, the chestnut trees 🌰 are blooming. Five stars.The house is so-so, of historic value, no doubt but no great art. Three stars. Average four stars.

Smashing winter ❄️🥶 walking here , great cafe , pleasant staff , very clean facilities , great scenic walks with wonderful buildings , architecture and old ruins .

Walking my dog Eddy and to view the, autumnal colours. Absolutely beautiful trees and colours right now, the best I've seen. Love my drive there though sweet Tixall village too My dog loved it too, just wish he could run off lead! He can in the woods and fields, but I'm building up to that, due to my ankle break in April. Totally worth a visit, serene and very pretty 😊

It's been a few years since I was last here when a couple of the rooms and garden were being renovated. Now it's much improved and even better. Lots to see and learn both inside and out. In nice weather I could walk around the farm , grounds and garden. See the towers , walk by the river, see the China house and the bridges . A great day out. Cafes and toilets at the farm and the mansion.

We took my nan to Shugborough hall for the first time. She has mobility issues but we have called and booked a tramper. It was an amazing experience

Great family day out at Shugborough Estate- great adventure park for the kids to run about on! Lovely walk past the cows up to the house and the cafe! Loved the idea of a toy for the children to carry around the house which stops them from touching things.We listened to music that was played in the 1700s what an experience! Certainly a National Trust to go and see!

Fabulous place to visit in Staffordshire. Gorgeous grounds and located next to the fab village of Great Haywood which is also worth exploring. Recommend a visit.

A beautiful and extensive estate with many walking trails and historical significance.

Really nice National Trust property. Lots to do. There is a 15 min walk from the car park to the main house, so be aware. But really worth it, especially the apartments. Really worth looking in. We had coffee and cake, can highly recommend the carrot cake. Site was well looked after and you could happily spend all day there. We did visit the play area, although my kid is too old for it really. It's a 'wild' play area, so no actual swings or slides. Was a bit lacking really. But didn't effect us. Will definitely visit again.

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Great Haywood, Stafford, ST17 0XB, United Kingdom

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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.

Fun for all ages, a couple things were out of order and the outside was completely closed despite it being warm outside. Fairly clean, toilets and changing rooms stink. Staff were very friendly. Food is quite overpriced but fair portions.

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!

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.

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 🙂👍

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.

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 😃

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

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.

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 !

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.

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

Absolutely amazing! When we arrived was welcome by lovely staff, changing rooms were clean although family rooms were a bit unclean but nevertheless not an issue. Waterpark was top tier and did not disappoint! Brill rides although queues were long.... very safe environment and lifeguards were everywhere. What was disappointing was the price of food! So expensive... should cater more for vegetarians/vegan. But other than that had a great time would recommend. Car park was free for waterpark visitors which is a bonus.

First time here and we enjoyed it. There about a 20 min wait for some of the bigger rides. Would definitely return

So yet again we visited alton towers this time the water park (splash landing) . No change to rides not working we booked to go here and no big surprise when we got there the out door slides were not working children were disssapointed yet again as this meant ques for rides inside were even bigger . 45 mins wait times to go down a slide is way to long as the children wanted to be in the water . Every time we come here we feel short changed you pay to have a fun day yet always some attractions seem not to be working just puts us adults off from doing the two hour drive to have the kids dissapointed .ww are glad now we didnt stay at the hotel as it would of made a very expensive day out to be stood in lines waiting .At no point on entering were we made aware the out door slides were not working .parking was good restuarant had no places for us to eat there was a 2 hour wait for a table so we left and stopped for food on the way home

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!

Loved this place! All the family enjoyed fromNearly 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lovely place all together.The staff is so amazing and so polite.Waterpark is amazingDefinitely we will be back

It’s the perfect place to relax .Have some fun with the kids in a pool and couple of rides.the water quality is excellent,the staff is friendly.

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Alton Towers, Alton, Waterpark ST10 4DB, United Kingdom

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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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

My favourite theme park in the UK! Loads of rides and attractions to choose from! The smiler, wicker man and nemesis are my favourite rides at the park! Unfortunately during my visit, the cable car, Congo river rapids and hex were closed when I went. Most rides at the park have long queues so I do recommend buying a fast pass for a couple of rides. Still my favourite theme park. Highly recommend!

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

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.

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 👌🏻.

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! 🙂

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.

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.

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.

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

Alton Towers Theme Park is a fantastic destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. The variety of rides and attractions is impressive, offering something for everyone from adrenaline-pumping roller coasters to more gentle, family-friendly rides. The park is well-maintained and the staff are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.However, the only downside is the long queues for some of the popular rides, which can take away from the fun a bit. If the waiting times were shorter, it would easily be a five-star experience. Despite this, Alton Towers is definitely worth a visit for a memorable day out.

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.

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 !!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Absolutely love Alton Towers, rides are amazing. Good variety for all ages. Lovely gardens and walk around. Didn't get many photos as we were to busy enjoying ourselves. Be prepared for lots of walking though and rides breaking down from time to time. But this didn't spoil our time at all. Would recommend and go again and again.

First time going with seasoned rollercoaster veterans, I don't think I've laughed so hard through thrill and adrenaline fuelled rides that I was looking forward to the next outing at a coaster park.Stayed the night in the towers hotel which was even nicer after a free upgrade (hotel wasn't busy), everything was pricey but two of our group were Merlin pass holders so wasn't allowed to buy anything without them being present with the discount 👍Didn't take any photos, photos are credited to my lovely sister in law.

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.

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.

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.

Absolutely loved our visit to Alton Tower. Great Park with a lot of really good rides for all ages. Lovely gardens and plenty of walk-in park due to non-working skyride. We went in school half term, so it was busy with 45 - 60 min queues for couple of rides. The rides were fantastic as always and worth the wait.Be prepare for lots of walking in park and from Car park.I would recommend go again with friends and family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Alton towers is a huge theme park. There are plenty of rides for all ages. We visited during the week in term time and it was quite packed. The walk from the car park was about 15 mins so factor that in during your visit.Best to bring your own food and water, don't forget sun cream!

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 😍!!

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.

Went on Friday 21st of June from Dublin was lovely sunny day so it was very busy the park was open 10-5 which isn’t great opening hours in peak summer considering most rides are a 15 minute walk from each-other and over a 60 minute wait if you got in a 10am you wouldn’t even be able to go on everything unless you bought the fast track which is 10 pounds per ride we tried to buy it for the nemesis and it kept saying unavailable when the fast track Que was empty a bit stupid in my opinion, went on 4 rides the wicker man and 13 were the best out of the 4 rides we got on , don’t Que for Rita if it’s over an hour it’s literally about 20 seconds long so not worth and hour wait. Food in the place it’s over priced cheap food the condiments just tasted so cheap , just buy the freestyle cup and bring your own food , if your coming from abroad you will need 2 days in this park especially with the bad opening hours will come back but not in the summer

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.

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.

During one of the rainiest days of the year, we made a visit and genuinely had a remarkable experience.The staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism, and we were pleasantly surprised to find almost all the rides in operation.Regrettably, the skyride remains closed, and Hex is still inaccessible.However, the park's appearance is commendable, particularly the newly renovated Nemesis Reborn, and the surrounding theme is impressive.

We had a fantastic day. Grounds were spotless & the gardens gorgeous when you walked between rides. Waiting time averaged 45-60 minutes & we managed to get on 6 of the major attractions while we were there. Impressed with sheer volume of food & drink available around the park and how it is spread out so you can grab something wherever you are.

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Had a great day at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton. Took our 2 and half year old grandson so he could ride his push-a-long bike.Lovely, safe, wide promenade for him to ride around. We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, walking by the river and the really great children's play area.Also had cake & coffees in the Pavilion cafe.There was lots of lovely locally produced goodies in the adjacent shops.We will definitely visit again.

Lovely breakfast in a tastefully fitted out cafe/coffee shop.There's a great choice of different teas/coffees and even craft beers in cans from Buxton Brewery!The cakes look fantastic by the way! It's definitely worth a visit here, we loved the oat cake pancake on our breakfast, we were both full afterwards! 😋RegardsNigel & Claire

The change in this area has been amazing out with the old in with new ! The eating area with its modern look which still matches its park & old tradition brings modern eating where you can sit outside alfresco & enjoy the views or the tables in side ! Gourmet food is here & people love it they come here in the thousands all over the world ! I give 3 stars as yet more will be spent to bring it to a five star ! Staff are cool & you can even enjoy a cheeky gin or beer !

The Pavilion Gardens and the whole of Buxton park is an awesome space. Gorgeous stream containing ducks and geese. The park and is beautifully maintained. A miniature railway train runs round part of the lake (twice) at a very reasonable price. Autumn colours were amazing and the streams and rivers were flowing and flowing over the weirs and waterfalls. Beautiful sights and sounds. Lovely big children’s playground. Sound footpaths throughout to park area. Very accessible for all levels of mobility. Highly recommend

Really nice, quite small but it has a cafe in it. Just a short walk to the main street and the crescent of houses.

Lovely old building overlooking the gardens. Had a bacon, brie and cranberry melt. Was tiny portion. Lovely to sit out with nice view of the park.

What a fantastic park. Its a shame other local councils don't look after their own parks as well as this one. The play areas are well equipped for children of all ages with loads of surrounding grass to have picnics on. The little diesel train is worth a visit too. The cafe could do with using some better coffee beans even if it raised the price as the current blend is below average at best. (The coffee shop at the rear of the baths building is light years ahead). There are plenty of pathways to keep numerous visits interesting on each occasion. There is a nice little tropical house to visit too. All in all the park is well worth a visit.

Beautiful Park, plenty of place to sit and enjoy the views. A lovely historic building with a conservatory holding a variety of plants. There are tea rooms inside. Plenty of space for children to run around and enjoy the play park away from the main buildings.

Went for the market event and was disappointed with this visit very much smaller than previous years and not alot of produce which was a let down as have gotten lovely pies, pickles etc from here before from local traders. Beautiful gardens and building, enjoyed a walk through the tranquil conservatory

Lovely place to walk, play in the park, relax or have something to eat and drink. The little train is a great bonus for children. You can also buy ceramics, paintings, prints and much more produced by local artists.

Lovely location with all sorts of facilities, bar, cafe, ice cream, car park. Especially enjoyed the Band in the Park, great entertainment.

An absolute gem to walk around. Very tranquil and beautiful maintained gardens to look at.

Very relaxing, quiet open space, plenty of seating to sit and watch the world go by. Close to amenities. Definitely worth a visit

Beautiful gardens with lots of things to do, we spent a good couple of hours here with our 3 year old. There are toilets, plenty of parking, amusem*nts and live entertainment, play areas , parts you can paddle in , ducks and geese to spot, fountains, bars and eateries. It really was a lovely visit for our first time in the area :) very clean and well maintained as well! It absolutely puts other councils to shame :)

It's beautiful but the conservatory is constantly closed for weddings. I can't remember the last time we were able to go inside. I understand it's a source of revenue but it could be shut for an hour or so rather than the whole day...

Absolutely beautiful gardens. Features galore. Always something happening; art displays, band music etc.If you go to Buxton don't miss this feast for the senses.Free entry. Wheelchair friendly. Plenty of seating around the grounds.We visited both at the weekend and during the week at various times of day.

Not been for years but still a nice place. Nice cafe inside, good coffee, toilets and it was warm on a cold day in February. Art show and pleasant tropical garden inside with lovely gardens outside. Buxton town on the doorstep and all well worth a visit.

On 30th September me and my fella got married, it was meant to be on the Bandstand, it was moved into the Conservatory due to the weather being poor, but it was just as wonderful and as magical as I could have hoped for.Thank you to all the staff that helped make our day special, especially Leah!

Lovely gardens well worth exploring. Relaxing and peaceful (though shame about the Canada Geese! ) plenty places to sit in sun or shade. Children's play area too.

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Fantastic stately home with lots to see both inside and outside. Lots of rooms stuffed full of furniture and personal items that make it feel homely. The Room Steward's have a wealth of information who can answer any question. A lovely gift shop full of tasteful item for the home as well as some local beer, jams and chutneys, biscuits and sweets.The grounds are extensive with plenty of walking round pretty gardens as well as The Cage, a hunting lodge on the hill. There's also a lovely little orangery with tropical plants. There's also a cafe to rest and recover with home made cakes.

Beautiful place to visit with plenty to see and do.Huge estate, which is great for a good walk with plenty of scenic views or flowers.Head into the house and take your time in each room to take on all the details, so much history has been preserved. There is a trail inside the house for children that keeps them both occupied and interested as you go around.Staff are all friendly and knowledgeable, very welcoming to adults and children.Toilets available, gift shop and free parking. Play area is good sized.

What a great place to walk around, plenty to see and do . Nice eating area. Good play area for the kids.Managed to go in the house and gardens which I was impressed with..If your a national trust member the only thing you will pay for is food.. I went on a week day and it was still busy.

Very peaceful and majestic parkland with moorland, meadows, lakes and woods. Historic house and beautiful garden set around a lake with Italianate section, herbaceous borders, fragrant rose garden and an impressive orangery. Three places to eat ... kiosk at the car park, inside the house and in the Timber Yard Cafe, which has an indoor area for dogs. Probably the most dog friendly National Trust property we have visited. Treat for dog on arrival, off lead areas including the Knightslow Wood, offering lots of shade on hot days. Highly recommended.Please note: if following Google maps entrance is off A6. Directions may want to take you down a private road with no access.

Had a wonderful trip to Lyme yesterday to see the house dressed up for the festive installation called Animal Crackers. The incredibly crafted characters were adorable and we enjoyed the interaction opportunities too where touching was allowed and encouraged....Each room was beautifully decorated with the added joy of appropriate music and welcoming staff. Plus the poignant message throughout made me quite emotional. Please don't miss this special display. It really is a treat! Congratulations to the talented designer and all the team.

Visited on a very warm afternoon. We started off in the chapel with a talk from a volunteer who provided a potted history of the house and its owners. The talk was extremely interesting and a good introduction to the house visit.The house itself was unusual in that it was built around a central courtyard, and there was access to numerous stunning rooms within the property. As ever, the volunteers were excellent.The grounds in close proximity were beautiful and very well cared for.A lovely visit and, on a personal level, a more enjoyable experience than Chatsworth House.

Lovely National Trust grounds, perfect to roam around on a sunny day, there's plenty of path options to wonder around (although a lot of them are up hills, some of which are quite steep), or visit the gardens and house. The farm yard area is a great spot for lunch.

Very nice attraction to visit, big house on a large estate. The rooms are nice to see with some unique decor especially the wood work around the house. Some of turn wooden chairs and tables have been specially designed.They have an interesting collections of clocks, with the mechanisms removed and on display so you can see how each clock was made.They have an opportunity to dress up in costume in the dressing room as the owners did back in their days.They have 2 cafes, a cellar cafe which is small and the timber yard cafe which is a lot bigger and outdoor seating. They have a good selection food but it is a little expensive.They are plenty of benches around the estate especially next to the car park and along the path to the house.Great place to walk your dog and there is a reservoir along the walk to the Timber Yard cafe with a large family of ducks.Overall a nice place to visit if you are in Manchester or Cheshire region.

One of the best, there’s a lot to see and roam around like the castle and it’s beautiful garden. It’s a worth for a day activity for you and your family. It’s beautifully taken care of and unfortunately a lot of dog poo on the grass(watch your step). Lot of play things for the kids is also available. There is an entry fee to get inside the park and also you need to pay separately for the castle entrance.

As you go up the driveway at Lyme you know you have entered into a grand estate with so much fascinating history. The large impressive house has all you could need for a great insight into the past gradure. There are so many beautiful painting, artworks, decorative features, sumptuously decorated rooms for everyone to marvel at.Tbe gardens are beautiful, lovely formal features, a lovely conservatory with an ornamental fountain.There are plenty of opportunities to have a good walk around the estates woodland and open heathland. You get some amazing views over Manchester City Centre in the distance, I sat watched the planes descending into Manchester Airport.I donated some books to the vast second hand book shop that is at Lyme, I also purchased some delicious Rhubarb and ginger jam from the shop.I had a full and very enjoyable day out.

This is a gem of a place to visit, lots and lots of open space, and a lovely house and gardens. Be sure to bring your National trust membership cards with you. They want one for every person in your car! Even though the grounds are criss crossed with public footpaths and you could walk in for free. If you have a dog with you and you want a tea/coffee, you can visit the timber yard where they have a room you can take your dog into whilst you have a drink and something to eat.

Great place. Loads of place to roam around - we didn't even manage half of it in the time we were there. Toilets dotted around the place, so no need to worry about your bladder. We got access as part of the national trust so I couldn't tell you how much entry is. There's places that serve food there too - wood fired pizzas are sold just near the main car park. We took a picnic and used one of the many picnic tables dotted round the place. All in all, a good day out - we will be back.

We returned to Lyme Park as a family and on this occasion we spent most of the day outside as the weather was good. The gardens are lovely to walk through. With beautiful views. Congratulations to the people who look after the grounds. The Lime trees are majestic. Everywhere you look is colour and interest. So clean and inviting. We went to the Crow Wood playground stopping off for the best cup of coffee and an ice-cream on the way. The playground was thoroughly enjoyed by the children. Plenty of seating for the grown-ups too. We had a nice lunch in the Cellar Cafe, visited the lovely shop and bought nice books and gifts. To top the day off we saw a herd of magnificent deer in the shade of a huge tree in the Park. Wonderful. We had a great day out. Thank you

A lovely place to come. The volunteers and staff are so lovely. The house is absolutely stunning and fascinating. The Orangery has some exotic plants. The gardens and woodland are huge and can be walked around. The cafe, shops, takeaway and toilets are all brilliant, clean and a good variety of items. A wonderful place for a day out. One of my favourites.

Visited 25/10/2022, very popular location and lots of parking but fills up fast too. Great staff at the Timber Yard cafe, very helpful and getting requests done with ease for food and drink.Lots of walks to be done, family friendly and buggy friendly. Also steep incline to house from car park so there is a mini bus you can use to get you up to top with ease if you need it.The grounds are very scenic and worth a visit, highly recommend⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A beautiful house originating from the 1500s set in gorgeous countryside. The area is noted for herds of red deer of which we saw quite a few. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous and offers a more tactile experience than others. Well worth the £13pp we were charged to walk around the grounds and the house. Lots of informative members of staff who will happily answer any questions that you may have. This place is well worth a visit.

Had a great day out at Lyme Park. The house is a fantastic piece of history and very well preserved. The staff in the house are very knowledgeable and are happy to share without being overbearing in any way. The gardens are also well cared for and the deck chairs are a nice touch! The grounds are extensive and there are plenty of places to walk. All in all it's a great day out, you could spend a full day here. It's also a nice place to come later in the afternoon just to have a scenic stroll round the grounds.

Has really nice grounds to walk around in every direction away from the house and a small children's play area so definitely worth having a walk about in the surrounding grounds.The house inside is interesting to visit and walk around but not very pushchair or wheelchair friendly in my opinion, and saying that the area to the rear of the house where the lake is located is very awkward you walk around with a chair as its got many stepped areas.

Photos from little Johnny's journeys road Trip today Lovely place to visit. Well worth it Will be coming back again. Would recommend it to anyone. Great day out!.

The house and gardens here are stunning the staff in the house where very informative gave us plenty information on its history. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained easy to walk round with a great play area for the kids.Also there where a few people walking around in period dress I think you can hire the costumes .It's a very large estate so give yourself plenty time if you want a good walk

Lovely place to visit, lots of walks and peaceful countryside. The cafe is reasonably priced and well organised. It is refreshing to find somewhere that provides indoor seating for dog walkers. We did not visit the house, but will return without the dog next time so that we can!

One of many beautiful and serene places to visit on a sunny day in Peak District. The gardens are emaculately curated, the hikes are breathtaking and takes you back in time for a very small fee.

I've been visiting Lyme since I was a teenager, fantastic walks, the house is lovely with lots of interesting features and knowledgeable staff. The hall garden is also pleasant (the orangery is currently closed due to renovation) with walks around the lake. Well worth a visit.

National Trust place with restaurant and facilities close to entrance. Buggy available to take you to house and gardens. Small cafe with prepacked sandwiches etc. Excellent gardens being gradually updated to their former glory. Well with a visit.

Great park to spend a sunny day in and a must-visit place for all the fans of the BBC 1995 Pride & Prejudice production. Suitable for all ages and fitness level as you have a huge choice of paths, trails to walk and lawns to 'chill on'. Several cafes and an ice cream booth make the experience complete.

Beautiful hall with lots of interesting stories, helpful staff and great dressing up clothes! Fantastic gardens, cafe and shop. Lots of good waljing in the grounds

Well worth a visit, plenty to do here.Set in beautiful gardens, parkland to explore view points like paddock cottage, the Lantern and the cage.After all that walking stop off for coffee and lunch in the timber yard.

Visited on a bit of a rainy day in March. The venue is easy to find and the house is about a mile back from the main road if you are coming by public transport.I would recommend stopping by for the free talk that’s delivered on the history of the home.It’s a beautiful building, wonderfully furnished. It was a little smaller than I thought, didn’t take long to walk around.The grounds are beautiful and obviously well known as Mr Darcy’s ancestral home, Pemberley, in the 90s Pride and Prejudice.Parts of the grounds were closed off due to flooding. I bet the place is much more beautiful in Spring/Summer.The cafe is quite small and limited, take a picnic if you can.

A truly delightful place to visit. Lots to see in the house. The gardens are beautiful and the park is very large. Excellent value for money. The staff are helpful and engaging. The cafes are good. For 5 stars I'd love to see a restaurant with cream teas and more gluten free options.

A very big house in the Country! Wow what a serene place. Impeccable Lanscapes gardens with lake and an orangery, surrounding this imposing estate. If you’re looking to escape reality and feel like a king for a day this place is a must see. Entry to the estate includes going into the mansion, it’s incredible to think that a family lived in this sort of place.

Loved this huge park with and absolute amazing house and gardens, spent a good 40 mins walking around the house in a top hat and tails that they let you dress up in, got a few good pics and we enjoyed it very much. Large vehicle parking for our van which was a nice surprise and lots to do for everyone. Plenty of walks and hills to climb. We not a dog family but there was lots of dogs around but all on leads. Lovely afternoon defo worth going

Fantastic place to take the kids. Loads of space to run around, great playground and numerous places to eat, including a van cooking delicious smashed burgers. The gardens are immaculate and very colourful.

It's £6 for an adult to get in..National trust members are free.A thin driveway takes you to an admission box, then drive to the car park further down on the right.TIP - do NOT go at weekends, or go early.The space between the entrance and the admission box is very small and cars queue up.They even then queue all the way down the main road and cause the road to come to a standstill.There needs to be a filter lane, but there isn't.Go EARLY or not at all !!It gets very very busy.It's a beautiful place. .you can get a free map, and see its very big.You can go for a nice long walk around the grounds.Dogs are welcome but on leads.Be careful as there are cows in some fields.You can visit the house,The gardens,The groundsThe cage ( a tall building on the hill, with views for miles )A cafeA shop,2nd hand book storeThere are 3 cafes, but the Ale cellar one does not accept dogs.There's also a hut outside doing wood fired pizza !!The grounds are really well kept, and thoroughly beautiful.Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Visited here for my sister’s birthday and really enjoyed the day out with family. There is lots of outdoor space for the children to run around and the inside of the house is great! You get to go properly into the rooms and sit in the little nooks (especially in the library) and interact with the house more here than most National Trust properties. There are also toys and games that children are allowed to play with inside the house which was a perfect little distraction. Be warned that the hill from the car park to the house is pretty steep! However it’s well worth the trek. Our most recent trip here wasn’t the first and it most definitely won’t be the last.

A real jewel in the National Trust crown.As you can probably see in photos, it is a great looking place with plenty of land to explore and areas to visit. You will definitely need a full day to get the most out of Lyme as there is way more to do than the house.This house seems to be more interactive than most National Trust places. For one, I've not seen a Billiards table that you are allowed to play at an N.T. place before. You can also dress up in period costume and walk around the house, too, and why wouldn't you want to?While we were there, they had an Easter hunt on, too.If it all gets too much, then there are plenty of places to stop off for food. I think I counted at least 4, but there is likely to be more as we did miss a little bit.The staff assisting in the disabled parking area were so very helpful too.While this is definitely going to be a place that National Trust fans will definitely enjoy, it is also going to be enjoyed by most ages too.

Lovely day out with friends at Lyme Park. Excellent coffee, lunch and cake in the Ale Cellar and Timber Yard Cafes. House was closed today, but had nive walks around the gardens and up to the cage. We are National Trust members, so parking and entrance were free.

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We'd not visited for years as we'd found it very run down previously. It hasn't changed.There is so much that could be improved with a cost of paint or a bit of care but this doesn't seem to have been done. If be surprised if they've done any maintenance during the closed season.That said staff were really friendly and ride queries were short. Definitely not a full day out, but ok for a few hours.Don't think we'll return.

We visited here on a sunny Thursday afternoon in June with our 3 year old.We had a brilliant day, arrived around 11am, left around 3:30pm and managed to get on 15 rides, have a sit down lunch and spend some time on one of the playgrounds.The selection of rides for a 3 year old are brilliant, and there are only 3 or 4 rides she was too small to go on. We only queued a maximum of 20 minutes for 2 rides and most others we got on straight away. The park was reasonably busy with some school trips, but not horrendously can't move busy.We had food from the diner at the park entrance and it was fairly average and overpriced typical of most theme parks, but it's what you expect. It was okay and the portion size was decent.At the end of the day, there were still lots of things we hadn't done and we could have easily spent a second day there doing the theatre, rides we missed, soft play and playgrounds.Parts of Gulliver's World do look old and tired. You can see they are improving things though, for example the Gulliver's Gears area was new since we last went and that looked good.However, I don't think the tired bits particularly bother toddlers and when you look at price it's really good value for money. It cost £42 for 3 of us. If you go to Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool or Cbeebies Land at Alton Towers you can pay that for 1 person.

I thought this was a pretty decent park and great for young <10 kids or SEN kids. The rides are varied and there is plenty to keep you occupied for the day.The prices, whilst obviously higher than shops etc, are not a total ripoff and not bad for a theme park. Toilets were well maintained and clean.The queues were quite long but that was because there was a Brownies jamboree day out on I believe. So overall, very good and definitely recommended for those with younger children.

Had a fantastic 2 days on the park. Lots of rides mainly for kids. My little girl was 3 and got on majority of rides no prob. 90 cm tall and then lots of rides open if you ride with an adult. There is 4 or 5 bigger rides nothing flashy but caters for many ages. Plenty of food outlets and toilets dotted around. Not a massive place but good value for money would 100% go again especially with the hotel stay. Queues on the weekend were OK some longer waits some shorter depending on popularity but no more than about 45 mins.

Took 3 Grandchildren (9, 7 and 3) and had a lovely day. Very busy but most queues were reasonable. The bigger water rides were extremely busy and you need to have children who are patient in waiting!!Very clean and all staff very friendly and helpful. Very strict on height allowance which is fair for health and safety 👍Only 2 show times available which means you are quite restricted, especially if you find yourself on other side of park.Be aware lots of wasps 🐝🙉All in all, brilliant day had by all 😁

Value for money I would say. The theme park is a bit old but it’s very clean. There’s quite a lot of classic rides to play with and things to see. Don’t expect many big new rides but you won’t get bored in the park. Must try their fresh donuts which are £4.5 for six 👍

Great family theme park, ideal for kids. Park is a reasonable size to walk around without little leg’s getting too tired. Themed events throughout the year are fab. We’ve done both Christmas and New Year here and the atmosphere was brilliant. Plenty of areas to sit and eat if you’ve taken a picnic.

A really great place to take younger children. We went with a 3.5 and 4.5 year old, both tall enough for every ride we tried.There was always something for us to do.There is a little old age to some of the locations in the park but not enough to put you (or more importantly the children) off. We all had an amazing time.They have really thought about the issues that arise from taking young children to theme parks.Toilets always seem close by. There is always some kind of mini park/play area/climbing frame close to all the rides which is perfect if its busy or big waits or one child had to wait because they were too small.The rides fit adults too which makes it such a fun day. We loved apache falls!!There are little ducks running round which was cute.The dinosaurs area is perfect for toddlers. My son loved it!!

Fright Fiesta was a joy, despite the pouring rain and cold conditions we had a wonderful day. It was a half term treat for my little thrill seeker and it definitely lived up to our expectations (went beyond them in fact). Daniel on the Togo Tower (02/11/23) was just lovely, he even let my son win a race between us and he along with every other member of staff deserves a 5 star review. We hardly queued at all so that made the day even more special, definitely worth a visit in the low peak times if you don't mind some rough weather. Plenty places to eat and grab a coffee. Thank you for the memories ❤️ I've not doubt we will be back!

We went for the land of lights for the first time and enjoyed it. Wasnt busy so easy to walk around and see everything. Lovely atmosphere and some fabulous look lanterns. Nice stop offs for hot drinks and food but we also took our own snacks which is good to be able to do. Only negative, wish it had last longer with even more lanterns.

Lovely staff helpful with my lactose intolerance inside the park and in the hotel. .Lots of rides for all ages. Lots of toilets around the site. We asked other visitors if you can go out of the park at all anc they said no. Take every thing in. When we wanted to check in the hotel they happily stamped my hand. The food and drinks and souvenirs all very reasonably priced.

From the mixed reviews i was dubious to what our day out would be like but the kids had a good time. It was classed as low season so I'd hate to visit when its busier because there would be meltdowns left right and centre as the ques were already long (over 1 hour we waited for one of them!) . We arrived at 10.30 and got into the park at 10.45 left at 4.45 and id say we managed to do about 60% of the rides and none of the play grounds as there was no time due to the ques so im glad we didn't pay full price (ques could of been reduced if they actually filled the ride every time and there wasn't 3 adults to one kid🙄). There are plenty of picnic areas and some of them are sheltered too incase of rain. My daughter had quite a nasty accident but couldn't find a staff member anywhere thankfully a member of the public had extra supplies to top up my own.

Nice family day out for both the adults and the kids. There's a few new rides that have been added since I was last here 5 years ago. However, on the flip side, there are areas of the park that are looking a bit run down and in need of a revamp, some rides were also out of action. Stacy who was running the log flume was absolutely brilliant in keeping it organised to a regimental fashion as it was so busy! Plenty of parking and eating and drinking facilities. Overall it was a good fun day out but just not quite the five star experience, but has the future potential to be a five star.

Great theme park visited with a 4 year old she absolutely loved it loads of children's rides and great for all ages! Apache falls was a brilliant ride and loved the boats! Best to visit throughout the weekday and wear something comfy!

Getting through the gates was relatively easy as was the parking although closing off enough space for 20+ disabled cars for 1 bus seemed pretty pointless!The remaining disabled spaces numbered about 6.The 1st ride, we stood in the queue for 90mins! and missed a lot of the rides due to the size of the queues.I had a double cheese burger which eventually had onions and cheese even after the server told us he had none left but only after we asked for a refund. £6.95 which considering the establishment wasn't too bad even if the burgers were just warm and the cheese cold.The pizza place was no different and was slightly undercooked, the poor lady working on her own was definitely under visible pressure.Having captured for the little ones in our group we decided to check out the roller coaster which the adults were looking forward too.Having got there we were told that it was closing due to the fireworks despite only being 6pm and the fireworks due at 20:45!?Fireworks were better than expected which added to our day.All in all I probably would go back but during the week when less quiet and also take my own food.

Brought our first grandchild here when he was 4 and again at 5 .... Now brought him at 9 with 2nd grandchild at 5. They both loved it!!Very happy bunnies! A good variety of rides, enough to make them both happy. We were happy there was Costa coffee when we needed a hot drink.Reasonable prices for food and sweets.

Went for the Land of Lights display and my boys loved it, both 10. We stayed over in one of the Wooden Cabins. Quite small and very basic, but still had a nice cosy feel to it. Check in was a nightmare! None of the staff knew where our accommodation was, just had a rough idea of the area, but still sent us off in the wrong direction in the pouring rain. We went for the breakfast, train ride and met with Santa package. The breakfast wasn't worth waiting for, so glad the boys had theirs already or they'd have gone without. Park rides were good, plenty to keep busy for a few hours. A couple of issues but all in all a very enjoyable stay. Would recommend.

Came Friday - Saturday for Santa's sleepover and land of lights.We had an absolutely brilliant time, The hotel room was lovely and clean, The only downside was the mattress was awful and no cot mattress so needed to use a towel which wasn't ideal. The staff was very helpful and polite and nothing was too much trouble.For the packages I'd of expected an itinerary and times of what was happening but didn't receive this so hard to plan with a baby.Theme park was great, the whole Santa experience was amazing, train ride etc was brilliant.The only problem with the theme park I'd say was it was hard to navigate around with the Christmas was land of lights parts were closed off so we ended up getting lost quite often which wasn't great in -2 degrees with a baby.Food and drink are very expensive in the park £2 for a can of pop and £15 for a meal.Asda around the corner so we got snacks to bring as we couldn't afford the meals there for breakfast dinner and tea for 2 days.Definitely recommend for families with young children, looking forward to coming back in the summer.Thank you for a great first mini family holiday and first Santa visit for my baby.

What a clean, beautiful, well maintained, very safe place.This is so underrated. The entrance gives you the feel of Disneyland. This place has rides for toddlers to any age. Some dare devil rides to rides that anyone can enjoy. Must visit.The staff are super nice, enthusiastic and very friendly, helpful. The rides are clean and at the entrance of each ride the staff security checks and joy in receiving every child is beautiful to watch. They do not get stressed. They maintain the same momentum till evening.The place looked immaculate like no one has been there but the park was fully packed. No litter, no overflowing litters anywhere any time of the day. Clean toilets from 10 till 4 p.m.Coffe Station, food court was THE cleanest ever!! The staff sanitise every table before and after use. Never seen a kitchen this clean. Disney standards was just OK.They have everything from meet and greet, rides play areas, climbing net, games what not.Def a must go. It almost looks like each and every staff is a family and works so amicably.Do not miss it and you will not be disappointed.

I took my 2 year old & my baby & we had a brilliant day. It wasn’t too busy on a sunny Friday. There were lots of rides my 2 yo could enjoy & she loved all the play areas with slides which seemed quite new. She also loved the princess show. Lots of good baby change facilities. Took a picnic so I can’t comment on the food but we did grab a costa coffee. There’s so much to do it’s good value for money. Will definitely return!

Gullivers World is a brilliant day out for all the family. There are attractions and rides suitable for all ages. The kids enjoyed the variety or rides and attractions at the park. The rides are split into themed sections which is so much fun for the kids, especially the dinosaur area. The queues were short and there were many rides that we were able to jump right on.Yes it isn’t the most gleaming new theme park but I loved the charm of it.

Amazing Theme park. Best day out place for kids during holidays. Prefer to go on sunny day. Place is a tad older but still have got things in it to enjoy. Must go

A Swashbuckling Adventure for All Ages at Gulliver's World Warrington!From the moment we stepped through the gates, Gulliver's World Warrington transported us to a world of pure, unadulterated fun. My children (aged 6, 10, 12) were wide-eyed with wonder, and even I, a jaded adult, couldn't help but be swept away by the infectious energy.Thrills and Chills for Every Daredevil:The park offered a fantastic selection of rides catering to all ages and thrill levels. From the heart-pounding drops of the exciting rides to the gentler spins of the calmer rides, there was something for everyone.Make sure you book a day with good weather and you'll certainly enjoy!!

Now this theme park took me by surprise. Yes, I'd been told that the place needs some TLC, and that is true of certain parts. But the younger children will love it. The rides don't have massive queues, and you don't have to walk forever! The instalation of newer rides for older kids means that the teenagers will soon want yo queue up.... we enjoyed the day so much, we've now booked the onsite hotel for an up coming granddaughter birthday treat. There's so much to do and see, one day certainly wasn't enough time.

Visited Thursday mid July with my 13 year old son, who loves rollercoasters. We both knew the rides are targeted towards younger kids but it is nearby and was only £15 each so we thought what the hell.Unfortunately half the Merseyside schools had also decided to attend as end-of-year school trip and it was absolutely rammed!Yes, it was busy but ride throughput was pretty slow. We queued an hour for Pirates Cove, which is a baby Zamperla Disk'O. Ride was OK, and ended up going on there times later in the day.The two kiddy coasters, particularly Grand Prix Racers, are actually pretty OK.Togo tower was good fun but again, waiting inside a hot stairwell is not the greatest.We went on The Antelope three times, riding both front row and back row... Highly recommend avoiding the back row... this coaster is SO rough sat there. It is better in the front. Also, if the queue runs outside next to the hedges and you are there midday in summer make sure you have suncream on as you will get baked by the sun's rays.We were definitely a bit unlucky with the mass abundance of school trips but, for what it is - a family-orientated park - it is very good and very reasonably priced. And parking is free AS IT SHOULD BE... Looking at you Towers!

Fantastic place for a day out. Something for all ages. Reasonably priced, with good food options on site or plenty of locations to enjoy a picnic. Most ride queues are less than 10-20 minutes, but some more popular rides can be up to 1 hour. We were a family of 7 visiting. Consisting of 2 adults and 5 children aged 16 15, 9, 9, and 6. This included 2 children who have special needs. The park is well set out with a wide range of rides. Characters wandered around throughout the day, be it shows or just meet and greets. All our children enjoyed it and would like to return again

Great day out with the kids. Expensive unless you get a discount but kids always love it. Lots of rides and a good range , enough for babies to be accompanied on too. Some wait times can be long but it's what you'd expect. Lots of places to picnic so no need to buy food but there are places to if you want to. Best to get there when it opens at 10:30 but early entry admitted and they have entertainment with singing and characters for the kids until the rides open which is always good. Would recommend.

Went for the Festival of Lights around Christmas time and the lanterns were incredible. Plenty of detail, huge designs that were very, very impressive.Extremely busy as you can imagine. Mulled wine & cider was advertised everywhere but none alcoholic only which is a requirement when you're around so many kids to put up with the noise.The park definitely needs a coat of paint everywhere and some maintenence. Would make things look fresh and clean. Still a good experience though

We went on an Easter holiday and my 7 and 3-year-old daughters had a blast. The event had everything from bubble shows to play areas and competitions, keeping the kids thoroughly entertained. We were pleasantly surprised to find minimal queues, allowing us to explore all the games. Trying the delicious ice cream was a highlight, and the option to rent a pram for only 10 pounds was a lifesaver, especially for our tired older daughter

Great off-season experience. Went with two 10 yr olds and a 4 yr old and was worried the older kids might be bored but enough faster rides. They even enjoyed the ball pit in soft play, which was a surprise, allowing me downtime with a hot drink ☕👍. With most queues being less than 10 mins and a ticket offer on it was exceptional value for money. You can even take your own food if you prefer, although save room for the fresh doughnuts! It is old and tired in places and a couple of rides had to close briefly for maintenance (hence 4*), but well loved, good variety and fairly clean with engaged friendly staff.

Stopped at hotel overnight staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was amazing well furnished comfortable bed clean with a decent shower. Drinks were surprisingly reasonably priced as for food I couldn't say but I expect it was good just by judging the rest of the hotel

We booked the eat (evening meal and breakfast) sleep (chose your accommodation) and play (free entry to the park over 2 or 3 or 4 days option.The park was easy to find. We arrived at 12pm when you get your wrist band and access to the park and rides.We paid extra for early check in at 1pm instead of 4pm but we could have easily spent time in the park till 4 without needing to check in to our room.Food and drinks is expensive as you would expect at a theme park.We went to check in and found the room was lovely and fitted all 5 of us with plenty of space.At tea time we only had to pay for 2 of the meals out of 5. We was staying, eat, sleep and play in the price but We messed up on the order (It should of been 2 adult meals and 3 kids meals but we order 4 adult meals and 1 kids meal.The drinks were not included.The breakfast options are bacon or sausage butty or ceral, you can upgrade to a full breakfast for a little extra at reception. Plenty of tea and coffee.Check out time is 10am but we had paid for late check out at 12, are key card stopped working at 10am but when informed reception they reset it to 12pm but we had to ask.Because we was staying on site the park open at 10am and you have access to the park for the rest of the day after you have checked out.Overall we rely enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. We did pay for a few extras like movies night but had to remind reception before we got the treats but did not get the movies, we had to remind reception we had paid for a full breakfast and we had to remind them about late check out so if you pay for extras you may need to chase them up.

Place is very run down. Everything looked either broken or dirty. The rides were very dated! All the attractions and decorations were so old they looked like they were barley standing the dinosaurs and cowboys were terrifying in their own right. Most had at least one appendage missing/snapped off. Everything was dirty, the water rides the water was brown and disgusting. The toilets you could smell before you even seen a sign for them.For the price we paid to get in I would expect so much more. The range of rides is OK some for young and early teen kids. There are parks dotted around which was handy. The food on offer wasn't the best but was edible. I would advise to bring your own. There is plenty of benches and tables to use for picnics.If your looking for an amazing day out I would avoid especially at the cost they are currently charging. I felt slightly robbed and seriously underwhelmed. There was people walking round smoking cannabis in the public areas near the rides and parks. There was members of staff walking round at the time and no one was challenged. This alone put me off ever visiting again.

The kids and us big kids absolutely love this place. The price is decent especially since they do so many offers throughout the year which as adults get in free for mothers and Father’s Day! Really appreciated. The food isn’t great but none of the theme parks are. Gullivers is more for younger children. It is not the hype like Alton towers but it is quieter and less queuing apart of the odd busy summer days. They have designated smoking areas on site as well as a large selections of cafes to buy snacks and drinks. The rides are fantastic for the little ones especially the Jurassic area. My only peeve is they sell helium balloons for something like £15! Which we bought as a treat for the kids. But they don’t even include a weight!? So the balloon can just so easily fly away….

Fantastic place loved I went with my 9 year old and he really could go on so many rides.. lu ky for us we went and the weather topped the visit definitely worth the money honestly just a beautiful day full of memories

Went to see the land of lights show, absolutely beautiful!!Spent 90 minutes walking round looking at all the different sections from dinosaurs to princesses and many more!!Wasn’t busy so was able to take our time looking round.Plenty of free parking spaces.

Great place for a family day out. Some areas look tired, but in other areas of the park, you can see the continuous improvement.Young families can enjoy the rides together as a number of the rides just require the children to able to sit up unaided as long as they are with an adult. Which was great as we had a young toddler with us and a 6 year old.Plenty of picnic areas throughout the park. Those wanting hot drinks there are a number of kiosks offering hot drinks and even a Costa on site.The fresh doughnuts are lovely, and the choices of ice creams on offer are great.If you are a smoker, there are a few designated areas around the park for you to go also.

Great family day at Gullivers world. The kids really love it, there’s lots you can do for my tribe, toddlers. The love the ride and all the dinosaurs make it a real fun adventure. Good value and fab place to have lots of family fun. Highly recommended

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Best Stadium in The World, really good quality football stadium. The new away fans disability section is top notch, with amazing view of the pitch and its own bar. Really friendly customer service from all the stewards in helping the disabled and carers get to their seats. Friendly staff that could not be more helpful. Amazing football played, especially by the Brighton away team and their fans were superb. We thought that the home fans had gone home by half time but some had stayed to watch their consolation goal and made a bit of noise, but then the stadium was again quiet and there must be fire drills happening all over the stadium as fans were leaving early. The home fans were so quiet. No famous atmosphere here. The city was Blue, just like Brighton. Best away day ever.

Impressive stadium. Clean and tidy also. Function suites are top quality and the view of the pitch is amazing. Food good too. Season was finished when I visited as they were ripping up the pitch

Always enjoy walking round here, nice vibe and it's good seeing people enjoying being there. The statues are spot on and the Stadium itself is very impressive to look at, albeit quite intimidating at the same time. The photo boards depicting important moments in the history of United were great as well, I could remember a lot of them which was good.

Went down for the super league grand final.Staff were superb, right across the ground the staff were fantastic. Bar staff, security, helpers etc all very friendly and embraced the atmosphere.The fans were superb, rugby fans are among the best in sport and it's one of the main reasons I've really gotten into rugby league. Love going to games as its a guaranteed laugh.In terms of the stadiumIt's been a while since I've been to a stadium that dated. Inside looks like it hasn't changed since the 80's. For a club of that size, you'd expect better.4* only down to the dated facilities. Everything else was superb and memories I won't forget anytime soon

The area around Old Trafford is lovely and the stadium looks great inside and out too. But you better pray you're not there when it rains as you'll get soaked, no matter where you sit. We sat in hospitality and had to leave our seats when the roof started leaking.

Finally stepping foot into Manchester United Football Club was like a dream come true after being a loyal supporter for over 25 years. Leaving Nigeria just to see the stadium was a surreal experience. Though I couldn't stay for the next match, I'm determined to return for a live game. Every penny spent was worth it, and I'm already counting down the days until my next visit

Theatre of Dreams.............in every sense of the word. Arguably, the most popular football destination in the world. The stars are born and history is written here, a little ironic considering the fortunes of the football team now. The Old Trafford is an excellent place to visit. You might be able to access the stadium premises on an event day - it could be any day, while you have to pay for guided tour packages, one of which takes you to the soccer ground, or close to it. If you have still time left in the day, the enticing other attractions of the Manchester are unlikely to disappoint you.

Best stadium in the world, what a place !Make sure to take the tour where you’ll see the dressing room of the players , trophies , cafe where Sir Alex and the couches sat , press conference room and a thorough tour in the bench . Also , make sure to see the mega store which is really amazing , if you are a member you’ll get 10% discount which is really worth it.It is pretty easy to arrive there , a bus can drop you off just by the stadium.And of course, attending a match would be something you’ll never forget in your whole life. Love you forever Man United .

Public transport drops you off a little ways from the stadium and you have to walk a bit. The closer you get the more excitement you get by seeing the iconic white structure of Old Trafford. You are greeted with the huge wall of the stadium, people selling food and merchandise outside. I got in pretty early and the stadium is massive. I sat in the highest section of the Sir Alex Ferguson stand and the roof covering makes you feel super enclosed and far away. I did not enjoy this part of the stadium. Atmosphere is solid but not the best.

Great experience the stadium tour is great I love how they also display the women's teams shirts along with the men's shirts also loved how you had a tour round rather than being sent of by yourself. When I've been to old Trafford they've had great food and the pitch is so beautiful.

Even as a non Manchester United fan, a must-see stadium, truly a historic stadium that has been in the same location from the late 1800s. Very impressive museum which an unbelievable trophy cabinet. Doing the stadium tour adds to the alure of the stadium, giving great insight into the development and expansion of the club and stadium. There is also a fully stocked club store selling every bit of Man united merchant you could want.

Visiting Old Trafford, the iconic home of Manchester United, was an unforgettable experience. The sheer magnitude of the stadium, combined with the rich history displayed in the museum, made it a football enthusiast's paradise. The stadium tour provided insight into the club's glorious past, allowing fans to walk in the footsteps of legends. The atmosphere on the Sir Matt Busby Way was electric, and witnessing the Stretford End in full voice was a highlight. Whether you're a die-hard Red Devils fan or a casual football lover, Old Trafford offers a pilgrimage-worthy journey into the heart of football history.

We did the museum tour, and pre-booked lunch in the Red Cafe.The tour is very good, with plenty of opportunities for photos.It is well worth booking the Red Cafe for lunch. I had the fish and chips, which was a good size portion. I upgraded my eldest daughter's child pizza to an adult for £5, and it was worth doing - she's 13. The hot and chips for my youngest daughter, 10, was a good size.Disappointed that the women's team featured so little in the museum, but one the staff told be there will be a purpose built exhibition for the women's team coming either end of 2024 or beginning 2025.Well worth it.

As a family, we went on a Tour of the grounds and museum. This is by far the best experience I could have wished for as my first visit to Old Trafford. The stadium is not as run down as the media make out...yes it needs a few bits sorted here and there, but it's a fabulous piece of history. The guides took us on a fabulous whisk around in around 75mins...and disabled access to locations were not an issue. This is built far VERY disabled friendly as there were 2 that required assistance on the group. The guides were fabulous and great interaction with the kids too. I've a few photos of the museum and grounds included ... Not to spoil this too much for avid visitors!

I came with my 10yr old son, he absolutely loved it. Theatre of dreams was epic. The history is amazing, definately worth the money. Tour guide was very witty and made us laugh. Great day all round. Highly recommended

I recently attended the Manchester United vs Chelsea match on May 25th, 2023, at Old Trafford. It was my second time attending a match at Old Trafford, and I was just as impressed as I was the first time.The stadium is absolutely massive, with a capacity of over 75,000 people. The atmosphere is electric, and the fans are incredibly passionate. I was lucky enough to be sitting in the Stretford End, which is known as the "singing section" of the stadium. The fans in the Stretford End were absolutely incredible, and they created an amazing atmosphere throughout the match.The match itself was a close one, with both teams creating chances. In the end, Manchester United won 4-1, and the fans erupted into celebration. It was an incredible experience, and I would highly recommend attending a match at Old Trafford if you ever have the chance.

The stadium’s architecture seamlessly blends history with modernity. The renovated sections pay homage to the club’s rich heritage, while incorporating state-of-the-art facilities that enhance the overall matchday experience. The meticulously maintained pitch is a sight to behold, and the panoramic view of the stadium from any seat is simply breathtaking.

Starting off, The stadium is extremely impressive and I love the atmosphere during match days! Even though I had sat a bit further away the fans would always create an atmosphere of excitement! Its wonderful being a fan of this amazing club.Been here preseason and many match days

Old Trafford, the iconic home of Manchester United, is a cathedral of football that stirs the souls of fans and leaves an indelible mark on all who visit. Stepping into this hallowed ground is like entering the heart of footballing history.The stadium's grandeur is evident from the moment you approach its iconic facade. The "Theatre of Dreams" lives up to its name, as it has been the stage for countless legendary moments in the sport. The statues of Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, two of the most revered figures in football history, serve as a reminder of the club's rich legacy.Inside, the atmosphere is electric. The roar of the crowd, the singing, and the sheer passion of the supporters create an experience that is nothing short of magical. Old Trafford transcends being just a sports venue; it's a place of pilgrimage for football aficionados.The museum and stadium tour offer a deep dive into the history of Manchester United. It's an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of legends, explore the trophies, and understand the club's remarkable journey.The stadium itself is a marvel of engineering, with seating offering great views of the pitch from every angle. The Stretford End, in particular, is an epicenter of energy and devotion, where the fervent fans create an atmosphere that's second to none.Old Trafford's significance extends beyond the pitch. The "United Trinity" statue, honoring George Best, Denis Law, and Sir Bobby Charlton, is a touching tribute to the club's storied past.In a city defined by its footballing heritage, Old Trafford stands as a symbol of excellence and ambition. For fans, a visit here is nothing short of a dream come true, and for football enthusiasts, it's a chance to witness the sport at its very best. Old Trafford is more than just a stadium; it's a place where the spirit of Manchester United and the beauty of football come alive.

Visited Old Trafford for a Manchester United game and had a fantastic experience. The stadium is impressive, steeped in history, and despite the team's performance not being at its best, the atmosphere was electric. The organization for getting to and from the stadium, both before and after the match, was top-notch. A must-visit for football enthusiasts!

Old Trafford is still the most magnificent and awe-inspiring stadium in the country. Walking down Sir Matt Busby Way and seeing the monumental frontage of the ground still takes my breath way even after over a thousand match day visits. It is looking a little ragged in places so does need a little refurbishment but it's still the one ground that all other fans want to visit. A lot of that of course is due to the fantastic United supporters who create the unforgettable atmosphere and always show respect to past heroes.

If you’re a football fan, you can’t miss the experience of watching football in this amazing stadium. The atmosphere is incredible. Also it’s in walking distance from Salford Quays, you can enjoy eating or drinking there before or after the game.

Amazing day with my partner and son, had a wonderful tour guide that had humour but gave us loads of history on man United. Engaged with all of us and made conversation with my son twice even though they was 42 people in our group. You can spend all day there taking in the atmosphere and getting lots of photo opportunities. Was lucky that the mega store had a sale on for the children's kits got one for my 11 year old my 4 year old for nearly half price. Couldn't recommend this place enough. Staff always there to help you from the shop to the museum and security was lovely always polite whilst checking your bags.

Fantastic experience for my 19-year-old Manchester United obsessed son. We purchased the hospitality suite tickets in Victoria Warehouse. Food was lovely, he enjoyed a lager before the match. He was gifted a Man Utd pin, pen, and signed birthday card. Super close seats for the match, literally 4 rows from pitch side. He had an amazing time. Thank you to Ian in hospitality for being so helpful when booking the tickets.

I took my son for the stadium tour and was very pleasantly surprised. Thorough and interesting, friendly and knowledgeable guides. Many, great photo opportunities.Please arrive early to give you enough time to see the many exhibits in the museum. We arrived at the advised time but we could have spent a lot longer there. I appreciate that you can go back in after the tour but we had walked enough by then.

Generally good atmosphere but not suitable for families. Too much abusive language/chants from fans. Some of them were so drunk, they won't even remember the game. Poor performance from Man Utd and very lucky to have won. Won't be going again.

Fantastic tour and banter from the tour guide. Really detailed explanations and the views of Old Trafford inside and out are spectacular.Sadly they don't let you go on into the grass but nonethless, remember to book your tickets in advance!Great team and great vibes!

If you are a Manchester United fan it's definitely the place to be. Beautiful stadium 🏟 and the mega store is brilliant for men, women and children. Just a few minutes walk from the tram stop.

The theatre of dreams, my first ever visit and what a stadium, beyond impressive. wear and tear is really starting to show but an incredible experience. not bad waiting times to get into the turnstiles and pretty well organised. decent food choices around the ground area too

Done stadium tour which was good. Wasn't to impressed by the staff during the trophy room exhibition part to be honest thought they could interact more with customers. But to be honest I wasn't there to see that I just wanted to see the pitch and changing rooms. The 2 gentleman who took us for that part are a credit to the club really nice answered any questions and were very knowledgeable. Had a good laugh also which helps. Was worth the money and I ticked another stadium off my list. S

What to say about this stadium!!The biggest "Football" stadium in England, taking into consideration that Wembley is a multi-sports venue!Old architecture with bricks which is very well maintained!The pitch is in outstanding condition!There is a separated area in the museum about the airplane crash in 1958!This stadium is a reason to visit Manchester, it is not just a sports venue but a cultural landmark that offers an immersive and thrilling experience for ALL football fans!

Absolutely fantastic. This is by far one of the best stadiums I have ever been to in terms of shop, history, service, tour and connections. The tour is very nice considering the fact you can go inside the stadium and look at it. There is also a ,Munich Tunnel’ containing the history of Manchester United including the great loss in 1958. The shop is well equipped with loads of souvenirs, clothes, Jerseys and stuff. I really enjoyed it and it was nice.

One of the best stadium atmosphere on matchday here if you sit near to singing section.Would recommend to reach few hours before if you would like to take pics or get autographs from the players.Should visit atleast once.

We attended Old Trafford to watch United ladies v Chelsea. Not the result we wanted but a fabulous day out. Security was good and visible, which is exactly what is needed on match days. Ladie's football is a much better atmosphere, not the threatening environment you experience when you watch the men's game, similar to a rugby union match experience. Hospitality was well organised, and you didn't have to queue for ages to be served. Would visit again to watch another ladies match.

An absolute dream to come here! Only been to one game after watching from America for 20 years. Stadium staff were super helpful, the atmosphere was amazing, and the tour was also a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Done the stadium tour at Old Trafford and would highly recommend anyone who has the chance to do it. The guides were fantastic, the museum is is stunning with so much memorabila, photos and information. The history of the club seeps out of the stadium and was great to be pitchside, in the tunnel and dug-outs and in the changing room. Superb value for money and an absolute pleasure to do this, first class!!!

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A wonderful story! A truly marvelous place!!! A real working library with some of the rarest books on the planet! Our children were amazed at the treasures in the book shop downstairs. Wheelchair friendly throughout the building and the staff were most patient, informative and careful to point out certain features. It's been on our bucket list for a while and I'm so glad we put it on our priority list this time!

Really spectacular place. I was here for hours yesterday - just sitting on the tables with my laptop. It’s one of the best places to be in Manchester.You get a sense of great focus and concentration here when you’re surrounded by all these ancient books. The library is like something out of Harry Potter.Beautiful from every angle.

The architecture is stunning and beautiful. I visited this library because I’m Harry Potter fan but turn out that it’s more than that as I’m so impressed with building and structure. Highly recommended if you visit Manchester as a must to see.

Walked past several hundred times over the course of time and never actually thought to visit. Quite a cute lil place to visit actuallyNo so much for the books(Which are all locked away) but to see the building itself. Would 100% recommend as a free thing to do if your in town !It's quite interesting to see the titles of some of the library's content- not light reading !

Beautiful building to have a wander in. We visited during an exhibition on Dante, and there was also an interesting selection of items highlighted from the library contents including Japanese culture, Jewish history, and midwifery. The central hall was stunning, and the exhibition inside described how the building came to be. A few students working inside, and friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

I stumbled upon this place many years ago and recently returned.It looks a little like a gothic church from the outside. Inside it is a wonderful building, with vaulted ceilings, columns and embellished with decorative stone details. Lighting exentuates the shapes.The books are behind plexiglass but you still get a great sense of the overall experience. I found myself captivated by the array of sizes and different book spines.There was a well curated exhibition running when we visited. This gave a glimpse into some of the booksOverall, it's a quiet place, as you'd expect from a library. There are lifts and it seemed like accessibility had been considered.Staff were welcoming and engaging.There can be queues to enter at certain times of the day.

Possibly my most favorite place in Manchester :) beautiful architecture, the sence of antiquity just breaths on you.Entrance is free and you can just go in and study as many of our ancestors would haveJust the staff is quite rude, so try to avoid them

Perfect representation of the city, old and new combined into one.The Library has great architecture inside and out, and it was worth the time to explore.The entrance was free.I recommend visiting.

Having walked past this place many times in the past and not really know what was inside, we decided to make sure on our most recent visit to dip inside.So glad we did, the library has an amazing inner hall with a collection of books going back many years.There is plenty of information cataloguing the establishment of the library, how the books and collection is maintained.Peppered throughout were students making use of the desks for study so I would recommend any visitors respect that this is a place of study when visiting.Well worth the time to stop by when in the city centre.

Wow, what a place. The building is incredible in its architecture and contents, the library and exhibitions are stunning. The walls seem to ooze a sense of the interesting and important discoveries that no doubt have been made here. Very much worth a visit

An astonishingly beautiful location right in the centre of Manchester, a place to breathe and have a refreshing break from the shopping adventures on the streets outside (although there's a neat little store in here too).The location is just extraordinary and with a changing rota of shows definitely worth returning to. It's free and inspiring and thoroughly recommended! And there's a cafe if you fancy a cuppa too.

Wandering amidst the neo-Gothic splendor of the John Rylands Library, a marvel that first opened its doors in 1900. Each stone whispers tales from centuries past, a testament to a time where architecture met art. This incredible treasure-trove, right in the heart of Manchester, has not only cradled wisdom for over a century but also served as a backdrop for – yes, it's a Harry Potter filming location!

Superb place open free to the public combining past and modernity... The various historical objects presented are magnificent. We have young people who were studying upstairs amidst thousands of books. you just need audioguides for foreign visitors (who don't speak English very well)

A very majestic building with a rich history. The tour was short and lovely and the library itself, although not quite that big, is filled with artifacts and information that makes time fly by. The neo-gothic interior is definitely something to look at. There wasn't any entry fee and there's a small gift shop filled with cute accessories.

We visited the library because the architecture looked beautiful but just happened to arrive when a tour was starting. Jack was our tour host and was really engaging and knowledgeable, if you can get a tour with him (it's free) then you are in luck!The history was interesting and seeing the modern and gothic breaks between the building is amazing.

The building is impressive, outside and even more inside. What we found inside - the enormous amount of books - was overwhelming. How can anyone, who has not worked as a librarian or as a library staff member, fully understand the vastness of the information that is held by the library, especially when you include the library of Manchester University.We walked through the big hall, were overcome and did really know what to do next, other than being very impressed. It would have been different if we had a topic that needed to be investigated, ie if our visit would have had a distinct purpose.Still, we very much enjoyed the visit and were very impressed. By the way, the staff were very friendly.

Amazing library and research institute with an unique collection of manuscripts and artefact, like St John's fragment, containing parts of seven lines from the Gospel of John. Just the building itself it's outstanding. A Victorian Gothic architecture that once you step into it as the ability to carry anyone straight to the magical Hogwarts. A real treat.

A surprisingly young library which opened in 1900, but oh my - what a setting! The most beautiful library I think I have ever seen. Free to visit and with lifts to all floors, fully accessible. I highly recommend visiting here.

It's a historical library at the heart of Manchester that may remind you Harry Potter movie. It has been built in 3 floors and there is quiet study place in its spectacular main hall to read a novel, do your projects or work with your laptop.

Essential spot for trip. It has a very strong strength, like no entry fee. However, I can't ignore the point that here is a great history library.

Wonderful neo-gothic library built between 1890 and 1900 by the will of Enriqueta Rylands, in memory of her husband John. It is part of the University of Manchester from 1972 and contains nowadays a collection of about 1,5 million items covering 5 thousand years of human history. There are 30 minutes free guided tours to visit the building. A real gem, in my opinion number one attraction in Manchester.

OMG! Spectacular building with great history. The exhibits were so informative. I couldn't get over the architecture and the art. The employees, especially Angie, were all patient, pleasant, and helpful.

The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, situated in Manchester, UK, is a renowned institution dedicated to academic research and preserving cultural heritage. Housed in a striking neo-Gothic building, the library boasts an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, and archives spanning centuries of human history. Scholars and researchers from around the world visit the institute to access its invaluable resources and contribute to academic discourse across various disciplines. The library also hosts exhibitions, lectures, and public events that showcase its treasures and engage the broader community in scholarly pursuits. With its rich collections and commitment to advancing knowledge, The John Rylands Research Institute and Library stands as a beacon of learning and discovery in the heart of Manchester.

The architectural beauty of this library is immediately striking. Its intricate stonework, stained glass windows, and towering arches create a sense of awe and reverence. The main reading room, often compared to the great halls of Hogwarts, is a serene and inspiring space, perfect for quiet reflection or study.Beyond its architectural magnificence, the library houses an impressive collection of rare books and manuscripts. Highlights include the oldest known fragment of the New Testament, the St John Fragment, and a Gutenberg Bible. These artifacts are beautifully displayed and accompanied by informative descriptions that provide context and enhance the visitor experience.

I had a fantastic experience at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and the collection of resources is truly impressive. The architecture of the building itself is stunning, adding to the overall ambiance. Whether you're a researcher, student, or simply a lover of literature and history, this is a must-visit destination in Manchester.

Fantastic Victorian building. Even more fantastic that the history behind the building of it and the associated family does not hide the fact that it was built on the back of slavery. Definitely worth a visit to learn about this terrible aspect of our history

Having traveled all the way from Portland, OR to experience the John Rylands Library in Manchester, I was truly captivated by its architectural brilliance and profound insight into the library's historical significance. The moment I stepped inside, I found myself transported to a place where the past seamlessly intertwines with the present.The library's architecture is nothing short of a masterpiece, a harmonious blend of intricate detailing and grandeur that commands attention. The soaring ceilings and elaborate Gothic design evoke a sense of timelessness, underscoring the library's rich heritage. It's as if every corner whispers stories of the past, and each nook and cranny holds a secret waiting to be discovered.Moreover, the library's location adds an extra layer of charm to the overall experience. Nestled in the heart of Manchester, it becomes more than just a repository of books; it becomes a cultural beacon that connects the city's vibrant present with its storied past. The juxtaposition of the library's historic facade against the backdrop of modern Manchester creates a fascinating contrast, symbolizing the city's dynamic evolution.The purpose of the John Rylands Library becomes evident as you delve into its extensive collection. The wealth of knowledge housed within its walls spans centuries, offering a profound insight into literature, history, and culture. Whether you're a scholar or a casual visitor, the library's diverse holdings provide a fascinating journey through time and intellect.In summary, my visit to the John Rylands Library was not just a tour through a stunning architectural marvel but a profound exploration of history, culture, and knowledge. It's a testament to Manchester's rich heritage and a must-visit for anyone seeking to be awestruck by the beauty of the past and the significance of preserving it for the future.

Beautiful and breathtaking gothic architecture, very well preserved, the galleries are beautiful and you can sit and enjoy the historical reading room, with plugs to charge you phone or computer.

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I was in cain & grain for co*cktails and beers and it was a great nightLovely staff and great atmosphere

Disappointing experience here at the weekend. The food was nice. Service was really rubbish, the waitress was unfriendly and everything felt like an inconvenience. The co*cktails we ordered were vile. When my friend took her first sip of the drink, she automatically pulled a face because it tasted horrible - and then overheard the bartender say to the waitress ‘if they don’t like the drinks then they can f*** off somewhere else’. We did not complain as honestly we felt uncomfortable after hearing that aggressive tone used against us but was not a very nice experience

Nice, but quite expensive for what it is. We were expecting more of a science theme, but the drinks weren’t anything special. My partner got a good recommendation from a member of staff, but it was just not worth the money. It was also very loud, to the point where you couldn’t even have a conversation, with some patrons being very rowdy and staff not doing anything about it. Overall, it was okay but we wouldn’t go again, but we did like the ice cube!

Great speakeasy bar with excellent co*cktail menu and exceptional service. Definitely ask for mixologist Dan- Amazing chap, passionate about his craft and made the best Margarita!

This place used to be a gem. Walk in the basem*nt, push the bookcase secret door aside and walk into chesterfield armchair luxury. Immaculately dressed bar staff would spend ten minutes chatting about what you might like, and make you amazing drinks you'd never hear of or imagined. Now the door is propped open, the decor is tired and the drinks are all off the menu and poorly mixed.It's dead, Jim. Much better options like Speak In Code in Manchester.

Beautiful discreet co*cktail bar. Gorgeous decor and ambience. Makes a mean old fashioned. Really skilled staff.

So glad we found this place. From the moment we were greeted by the quirky friendly host the staff were so friendly throughout. This is also a serious co*cktail place for people who like proper co*cktails from mixologists that know their stuff. Thanks for a great night!

Very cool bar, properly hidden away. Don’t tell your mates.co*cktails were a great adventure and had a good theme behind them. I will be going back!

always have a great time here!! thank you to salem for the sick tunes and lovely service, definitely recommend :)

Paid 11 quid for the "co*cktail" in the photo..supposed to be an adult movie but with half the ingredients missing with no explanation until I asked and told they were out of those ingredients...a rip off.....

Used to be great, but the themed menu with interesting drinks has been replaced with a very basic one, and unfortunately the the simple drinks are not particularly great.Staff were lovely which was kinda the only saving grace for what used to be a great spot and now feels like a chain bar.It was however, affordable and the atmosphere is still very nice.

Awesome trip to science and industry! You might need help finding your way in but once you're there it's a very cool bar with great co*cktails. Our waiter was awesome at recommending co*cktails we'd like based on our tastes. Highly recommend!

Had a lovely time here with a group of friends last night! Despite it being a busy night we managed to get a table which was welcome respite from the chaos in other bars we’d been to. We were served by Dan who was really lovely, kind and attentive. Great co*cktails. Would love to come back here for food sometime as it looked incredible!

Brilliant bar in the NQ!The co*cktails were amazing and there’s a huge choice. They also do vegan co*cktails (no egg white)🙌🏻The staff are super friendly and th atmosphere to this place is cozy and fabulous! You must come here if you’re in the NQ.Thanks for a great time Science and Industry!We’ll be back very soon! X

Me and my sister went here on a Friday Night and the staff were really nice. They made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time. Will be back again!

Great atmosphere plenty of funky drinks to try and lots of snacks on the menu. Stairs down to the loos.

Disappointing - bar was understaffed. General management of venue poor - co*cktail bar which had allowed large group of pint drinkers in very loud to destroy atmosphere for everyone. Fire extinguisher propping open the door and security allowing customers outside to smoke with glass glasses. Menu scruffy. Staff nice and drinks good.

Excellent co*cktails. We came here because we were intrigued by the name and liked the look of the menu. Intriguing hidden away behind a secret door and mixologists who seemed to really care about the standard of the drinks and their customers. We felt very welcome. The food was good too - generous portions, not just a few token snacks. Will definitely come here again next time we’re in Manchester.

2024 Update: Still the same vibes and atmosphere but what's happened to the menu and drinks from last year? It just seems like any other standard bar in the area which is unfortunate, this was a unique place and now everything just seems majorly downgraded. My best way to describe now is just "Cane & Grain, but upstairs".Previous:Atmosphere top class - just be aware it's secretly posted away in the corner just as you come in, may look closed at first but can always ask the staff in Cane & Grain.Drinks top of the line, service top of the line - all in a unique setting. Need to come back and try the food sometime!

Great tasting co*cktails, very good ambiance plus very enthusiastic staff! The co*cktails were amazing just a bit pricey but they were well worth it! The bartender even made me a customised drink when I asked for something that they would recommend for me - and that was absolutely lovely! Will definitely come back here!

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Called in to see the Rotary Fundraising car feast. No charge in just £5 per car for parking. I've never been to a car show before but I enjoyed the day. There were a few vans selling food and drinks.

Beautiful 600 years old hall surrounded by big park and gardens. Only half of the hall available for visit due to restoration works going on which are expected to be over in 2025. Museums offers half price entry at the moment with ticket that last 12 months.

This place is very interesting steeped in history a fantastic place the grounds are beautiful with a great fountain pound, in the home can be a bit Erie they do ghost haunts on some months of the year

I always enjoy Townley, today was a walk through the woods with the dogs. And it wasn't too busy. May day celebrations kept people at the other side of the park. Beautiful day.

Great Gardens to have a look around, will be amazing in a few more weeks when everything starts to bloom.House still has a lot to see and for the entry price it is very reasonable. They are completing renovations, but was amazed at how much was left to see around.Will go back again before I leave back home to Australia.

Lovely old Hall and grounds...Great woodland walks with loads of wildlife...A few nice cafe's dotted around and a smashing Garden centre with A play park for the kids....1st class

Very grand hall, nice inside and out its such a pity many other halls and grand houses are not kept like this and some are in ruin. Will visit again. Staff here do an amazing job at the up keep of this place.This place is well worth a drive to visit.

Enjoyable walk with the dogs around the grounds. The onside cafe is dog friendly so we stopped off for a cuppa. Didn't visit the hall as been before.

It was a gorgeous day, we had lots of fun walking around the forest.

This place was incredibly beautiful!! It was windy and I felt a bit cold but even with that I enjoyed that place ! There are many beautiful trees and green areas where to sit and enjoy the sun.If you get hungry there is “place” where you can buy delicious pizzas ( I tried the one with pepperoni , the guy cooks it straight away ) the taste is amazing and also there is a coffee shop with some nice desserts like cakes and muffins.Really recommend you to go there!

This is a lovely country estate of sorts which is open to the public... it has sprawling gardens with views from the benches looking over a fountain with pond... long shaded walks amidst tall trees... paths to stroll through wild meadow gardens... and in the grounds is a lovely coffee shop/restaurant/ice cream place where all the locals get some treats for kids and grown up alike... thoughtful recommended for to get some fresh air and stretch those legs:)

A lovely piece of English history. Looks grand and is splendid shape. Under some renovation atm to maintain this price of history for generations to come. The grounds are well managed and extensive and free to walk about. There are public toilets that are free on the grounds.

Great place to visit. Very friendly staff. Parking is 80p per hour and £5 to get in the house but that allows you entrance for a year. Unfortunately, I couldn't explore the grounds because it was raining.

Beautyful Historical Place.amazing construction. Great place for a walk with children or pets. Beautyful garden and forest. There is a little lake and you can find ducks eager to eat bread my children love to give them bread to eat. Great place for bring you children ideal place for children to learning to ride a bike or skateboard.

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Really cool experience definitely worth it, seeing the beautiful owls and birds was just amazing. The bird show was really interesting, great info, being up close to these beautiful owls and birds was great.My kids loved it, and the fairy door hunt and animal picture hunt around the facility was fun.Really nice staff who adore these owls and birds was lovely too see.

What a fantastic place. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly. We attended the bird display, got hold over 5; birds. It was quiet when we were there.If your expecting Chester zoo , it's not what it is, is a informative and relaxed place, off the beaten track.

This was a lovely place to visit for a few hours. We took our children (9 and 5) and they enjoyed doing the fairy house trail, the animal trail, but most of all the owl flying display. Amazing that everyone gets a chance to hold an owl on their arm. We took a picnic (plenty of benches) and were there 11.30-2ish. The flying display is 12.30 which I don’t think it says anywhere on the website so if you are visiting take a pic of the sign which says when it is and you can update the info on here! Better than most farm experiences we’ve been to and all volunteer led as well. A lovely place, highly recommended.

Brilliant place to introduce kids to the kings of the sky. The staff is friendly and very interactive. At some point, you feel sorry for the birds being in the cage, but as the staff explained later, their chances of survival are better this way. If the weather permits, the birds put up a show. The kids loved finding the doors of hidden fairy houses, it was very engaging experience overall.

This is a lovely place to visit if you have even a passing interest in owls or birds of prey. It has a slightly run down feel to it but don't let that put you off. This is a volunteer led site that relies entirely on the money it can generate. The bird flying which takes place once a day (at 12:30 currently) is the real jewel in the crown of this place. The two presenters were extremely knowledgeable and nearly everyone in the audience who wanted to was able to interact with the birds.

The sanctuary is an amazing day out. Brilliant way to get closer to our wildlife led by knowledgeable, fun volunteers who clearly know their stuff. All money goes back into funding their work. Highly recommended for a visit!

Lovely relaxing afternoon, the birds are amazing, and there is interesting information about every bird as you walk around. The flight show was great. The staff are amazing, very knowledgeable, and ensure the visitors get involved, allowing people to hold the Owls. There is a gift shop on site, it is a cheap and cheerful experience. I will definitely be going again 😁

Lovely place with very knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers who are clearly very passionate about the welfare of the birds in their care. We visited on a bank holiday weekend and enjoyed the show with the little owls. Some of the bigger ones were currently going through breeding season and the volunteers explained they won't fly them because they won't come back but they brought them out to show people and answered questions. Lovely day out. Highly recommend

What a fabulous place. The birds are awesome. They are in a natural setting and the staff are so proactive within the sanctuary. I will be back to support the sanctuary and to see these beauties again. The place its self had seated areas and is so tranquil ❤ just listening to the birds.

Beautiful birds! And even more amazing staff. My partner and I visited the owl and birds of prey sanctuary yesterday (19th March). The birds were gorgeous and so fascinating. It was amazing to see the bonds they have with their owners.Thankfully they had the all clear for bird flu as they did a little flying show for us! I would definitely recommend!!

We have had such an amazing day out watching the show today, we were lucky with the weather, so stayed pretty much from the start till the end of the display. The birds were just magnificent and the trainers are all incredibly knowledgeable and clearly dedicated to their birds. The audience was mixed, full of very young kids, teenagers anf adults of all ages and the trainers ensured that everyone who wanted got to hold a bird (or 2 or 3!!).The place would benefit from donations to update the cages, but if you're going to just see the show, you should not be disappointed.The place also offers a picnic area and a children's playground area where you can relax before/after the show in the fresh air.

Definitely recommend if you would like to try something new or find something to do on a spontaneous day out, especially on a budget! The highlight was the talk at 12.30 as everyone in the audience had the ability to hold the owls with flying demonstrations. The staff were lovely too... keep up the hard work.

Super place run by friendly volunteers to home rescued birds. About 70 different types. Birds look in great condition. Good information boards and excellent flying show where you get to interact with the birds which are well mannered and safe. Very much recommended to see these amazing birds close-up. Reasonable price entry fee which goes direct to upkeep of birds.

Turbary Wood Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary is a wonderful tranquil Place to visit, A real hidden gem. Lots of things to do and see while away for a few hours in a Green Eden oasis. With the bird's Hoots and cackles resonating around the woods mixed with the sound of native birds, keep. an eye out while wandering around as there may just be a fairy or two hiding in the woods. Perfect for both individuals and families.

What a lovely place. They keep the birds very well, and the staff are kind, friendly, and knowledgeable, and you get to hold some of the birds when they are doing the flight demonstration.

Great little place ran by very passionate people. The flying display is the highlight with each party getting there own glove and having the birds flown to them, magnificent experience. Good varied collection of owls and birds of prey in the sanctuary. Access to the sanctuary is around the back of a garden centre via a unpaved track just follow the owl signs!

Fantastic place with a close up flight display at 12.30pm. The staff were friendly and super informative. The birds were beautiful. £10 per adult and £5 per child. We paid on the door and they take cash or card. Enclosures were in a lovely woodland next to a fishing lake. There was a small play area and picnic tables. Parking easy and toilets at the entrance. My son loved holding several owls during the flight display. Suitable for all ages. We had a great afternoon.

Great afternoon for me and my two girls.£20 is all it cost us! We all enjoyed it 🦉There’s a little play area and fairy houses for the kids, plus my eldest enjoyed doing the scavenger hunt.It’s run by volunteers, who are really friendly and are a credit to the place.Would highly recommend 🦅

Had a fantastic day out at the sanctuary at the weekend. We were greeted by a few of the helpful and friendly volunteers as we paid for entrance (£10 is an absolute bargain and the money goes towards taking care of the birds). Time flew by as we spent an hour and a half looking at the birds. There were so many different birds to see and each one was magnificent. The bird flying show lasted about 2 hours and everyone had a brilliant time. 6 different owls came out one by one and everyone had several opportunities to let the birds land on your arm as the volunteers taught us plenty about the owls lifestyle and personalities. It's the perfect day out for people of all ages!

I didn't expect this place to be particularly popular and I was a bit surprised how many people were eager to see the owl show. the show takes place at 12.30 pm (weather permitting) and lasts about 1 hour. volunteers have a lot of knowledge and are able to convey everything in an interesting and funny way. my son was a little disappointed that some guests had the opportunity to hold the birds much more than he did, but in the end he too waited for his turn. The birds are great, although the conditions in which they live are a bit unpleasant. getting to the parking lot may raise doubts that we are going to the right place;) overall, I recommend it and I hope that the money obtained from ticket sales goes to improving the living conditions of these birds. adult £10f, child £5

You can see the LOVE the volunteers put into the Sanctuary. Beautiful birds, lovely hidden gem in a little forest area, the bird display was phenomenal. You know it's good value for money when you feel almost guilty that it only cost £30 for a family of 4 with everything we saw and experienced. Well done volunteers your Sanctuary is fantastic :)

What an amazing place to visit! My daughter absolutely loves birds, so it was a must visit for us. She absolutely loved it! There are lots of different stunning owls and birds of prey, you can tell are very well cared for by the volunteers. The bird show at 12.30 (dependant on weather) is the star of the show, what a brilliant opportunity to hold some of the owls and learn all about them. She got to hold all 5 birds and has never been happier. On entry they we're given clipboards with a scavenger hunt for fairy houses and animals, once completed it they got a lolly. There are lots of picnic tables to eat at, take a picnic theres no cafe. There are toilets situated just outside the main gate and free parking. All interactions with the volunteers were positive, they are genuinely lovely people who clearly love what they do. Although its an hours drive from Manchester i have no doubt we will be back multiple times, i highly recommend you visit!

Went to the Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary With my partner today and it was absolutely Amazing first of when we arrived their was this lovely person who greeted us and was very helpful with our questions and told us all the information we needed to know after that we went around to look at the Owl’s & Bird’s and they were beautiful we then sat down to have lunch and after that went to the Bird Air Show which started at 12:30 it was amazing the way they told us everything about the birds and how to hold them was spot on and it was very good both me and my partner enjoyed seeing Magic,Wally and Sammy afterwards me and my partner had gone back to look around for the last time before we went and my partner need to find something and the lovely person who we saw at the start had heard us asking were Wally’s Sign was she then helped us and showed us and told us more facts about wally this person was amazing and very nice would come back here again :)

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Absolutely love it here. Beautiful scenery and fantastic wildlife. They have a range of activities throughout the year for the kids which are either free or cost little. In the summer you can certainly make the day of it, great park for young and older kids especially. £5 parking all day, considering looking into monthly/quarterly cost for the car park so we can go more. Went today for the kids orienteering and the ladies there were absolutely fantastic, great service.

Very pretty wetland and nature reserve, so much to see and do. Visitors centre with plenty of interesting information and games and puzzles for children. Suitable walks for all mobilities all very well maintained (at the time of our visit). Large cafe with an extensive menu. Little shops (which were unfortunately closed at the time of our visit)

Beautiful, serene, well looked after and well naintained paths that are also suitable for wheelchairs. £5 to park then everything else is free. Great facilities too. It was a perfect walk with deer and birdsong followed by lunch on the decking overlooking the lake

Excellent place for an easy walk round the bird reserve. Plenty of hides to see the wildlife.Nice centre for snacks/drinks.Just a pity about the constant done of traffic from the M6.

Lovely place to walk round and see wild life but the cafe is poor. No individual tables to sit at only long ones, coffee and tea have to be made yourself from machine, soggy chips being kept warm rather than freshly made. Should be better for the price. They need to check out Martin Meres cafe that is excellent.

Great nature reserve. We visited on a Sunday morning. It's £5 to park in the carpark with automatic number plate detection when you enter. Plenty of space in the carparks.The UK's first floating visitor centre was great to visit. The woman in the visitor centre was really friendly and we picked up a map of the area. We got a drink and cookies in the cafe which were a tad on the pricy side. There's also toilets there too.We walked over five miles round the different trails. We saw squirrels, a heron, various birds, hares, longhorn cattle and deer. There was also a stone circle, bird hides and many sculptures dotted about the lakes.Would recommend a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Plenty of different walks round with maps to follow. A pleasant walk along the river Ribble is a must do. There is also a woodland walk to view many different birds and animals. Large cafe and visitors centre. Just £5 car park charge. Well worth a visit.

Great place for a lovely walk/picnic and some fresh air. Free to enter just pay for carpark but that's reasonable considering the upkeep costs per day! Great playarea for the kids. Toilets on site. Food area and gift shop. Nice and clean. Plenty to see on the different trails. Kids enjoyed den building in the woods.

A very nice place to visit, the wildlife appeared to be taking a day off though, having said that at my age my walking range is a bit limited so will revisit. The catering is rudimentary in its offerings considering the modern kitchen and equipment available to staff.Parking there was plenty room, one option £5 for all day but money goes to funding the reserve.

Beautiful nature reserve, only wish we would have had more time to spend here. We would definitely have done the egg hunt. Lots of beautiful walks for all of the family.

My first visit and my family enjoyed very well. Went on a weekday with a nice weather not very busy, will surely go back. You have to pay £5 day ticket for parking cheaper when you buy an annual pass.Large Play area with activities for all ages, nice environment for family picnics

Beautiful setting, car park is £5 but worth it for what's here. Great staff and prices are reasonable. Only thing that let it down was dog walkers in a place meant to be dog free. We brought our son with ASD as a safe space for him to feel free to run around but hampered by idiots who think more of their dogs than others or what the place is for. Would be good to see staff patrolling for issues such as this but aside from that a great time, fun explores and very relaxing.

Beautiful place, great parking which you do have to pay for. Lovely walks and play areas for kids of all ages. No dogs allowed, unfortunately, but that's so there's no interference with the wildlife. Would recommend for a nice relaxing walk with family

Lovely place for a walk, wheelchair friendly, and child friendly. Nice cafe with seating and toilets. There's a decent kids play area on the other side of the car park.

Brilliant place to go walking and nature/bird spotting. (Several hides dotted around) paths are good and accessible, visitor centre is lovely too.EDIT: Spring visit was fab, with so much bird & bug activity! Friendly little squirrel let up get fairly close for photos

A great nature reserve close to the M6 motorway with a floating visitor centre including a cafe, there is also a small play area for children and it has the Guild Wheel Cycle Route pass through the reserve as well as running alongside the River Ribble.There is a fee of £5 for the car park which covers for a full days visit, and the proceeds are put back into the site, you can also purchase a 3, 6 or 12 month car park pass to make it cheaper if you want to visit more often.A good selection of birds, ducks, squirrels and even deer roam around the site. The paths are good for those with walking difficulties, prams and wheelchairs too, although it was a tad wet and muddy when we visited but there has been quite a good amount of rain recently and the site is on a natural flood plain.

My first visit to this excellent nature reserve next to the M6 motorway. My sister who has been before guided us for a 3.6 miles walk around the reserve with coffees half way round.Paths were very muddy today but the weather was fine. It was very interesting watching the sand martins using the purpose built nest site.

Was für ein wundervoller Ort!Es gibt viel zu erkunden, ob für Kinder (hier die kürzere Tour wählen), Wanderer oder Fotografen. Die Wege waren wegen des vielen Regens etwas matschig - ich würde dem Wetter angemessenes Schuhwerk empfehlen.Nicht so schön ist die nahe gelegene Autobahn, deren Lärm uns ein ganzes Wegstück begleitete. Auch waren in den Pfützen, die zur Autobahn lagen, oft Ölspuren zu finden. Ich hoffe, dass das nur ausnahmsweise so war.Insgesamt ist ein Besuch in jedem Fall empfehlenswert!(Translated by Google)What a wonderful place!There is a lot to explore, whether for children (choose the shorter tour here), hikers or photographers. The paths were a bit muddy due to all the rain - I would recommend appropriate footwear for the weather.The nearby motorway is not so nice, the noise of which accompanied us for a whole part of the journey. Traces of oil were also often found in the puddles that faced the highway. I hope that was just an exception.Overall, a visit is definitely recommended!

Useful as an alternative to a motorway services. Yes, it's £5 to park and takes a few extra minutes to leave / rejoin the M6 but it's much more relaxing and less stressful.

A stunning location. We went for the Santa event and it did not disappoint, my daughter found it magical. Parking is easy to access, there is a large outdoor play area enroute to parking that is easy to walk to. Even spotted deer is the tree line. Would definitely visit again. No dogs allowed on floating visitor centre area though. Loved it.

Great place for school trip. Made us feel welcomed and kept kids engaged. Mercedes was fantastic.

This is a place full of nature, small mountains perfect for cycling.

Visited as part of the book fair. First time here and I'll certainly come back again to enjoy more of the outside (as the weather during visit was far to wet to venture very far)Nice selection of items in the cafe as well.

Coming back when weather better. Was lovely restaurant feels like you are gloating and plenty of routes. Majority are wheelchair friendly. Can't wait to go back

Reclaimed land from an older quarry. The 'floating' village is striking, although quite how it floats is a mystery as it rests on concrete. The location and view though is spectacular. The cafe could be better, which is why I haven't given 5 stars.

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If my kids hadn't have moaned about being outside this would have been the perfect day! Such a beautiful place to visit...the spring water and lemon drink at the Little tuck shop on the way up was a perfect refreshment in the heat!We did the walk in 3hrs with a couple of stop offs for a drink and ice cream and few paddles in the water.... I'd definitely visit here again it was beautiful

Beautiful sights along the walk. Railings provide comfort and support at the sketchy bits. £10/person is fairly expensive but the area is well maintained and clean. Decent trade off there. Walk is not easy, but plenty of areas to rest. The reward is the falls which are amazing. A lovely day out.

Absolutely amazing. This is easy to moderate walk. Beautiful 4 hours all around. We really enjoyed. We had a 5 years old with us and he did it with no problem obviously with rest in between. The scenery along the route is stunning. I don't understand people complain about the £10 charge. This route is highly maintained with concrete stars wooden bridges along the route and fencing as well. To maintain this route cost money as well as the free parking area. If you are around the Lake District do not miss this route. Make sure you bring with you some snacks and comfortable hiking shoes which are water resistant and with good grape for slippery area around the route.

This is one of the best enclosed walking trails I have experienced in the UK, absolutely worth the entry fee and then some. You not only get the sights of the falls along the first part of the trail but when you reach the largest fall and climb the final few steps to the top of the valley you’re further rewarded with a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. Finally you can descend into the village for a pub lunch Highly recommended to any in the area.

Fantastic experience and some stunning views. But, the distance is 5.81 miles. You will need good walking shoes and carry water with you. If it's very hot it's not for the very elderly or anyone a bit infirm. Having said that we did very much enjoy the walk round.

Fabulous! An £8 admission charge but worth every penny. We did the walk in around four hours but that included stopping off to admire the views and having lunch at the cafe half way round. We did think the cafe was a little expensive though. Toilets adjacent to the cafe were ideal on a walk of that length.

Just beautiful, 4.5 miles but well worth it. Fall are great this time of year but it also means very wet and can be slippy underfoot. Took us between 2.5 to 3 hrs to complete but we were in no rush and stopped to take many pictures, also stopped for coffee and flapjack at Breezy hill cafe which was lovely

We headed over to meet friends and decided to do the walk around the falls. Parking is free but £10 per person to do the 4.5 mile trail. The scenery is breathtaking but be prepared to climb a lot of steps. Good footwear is a must as the ground does get quite uneven. There is a little food hut half way round and the fresh lemon drink is a must. At the top of the falls there is an ice cream van and by time you get here a well deserved ice cream is on the cards. The weather was beautiful so don't forget the sun cream. We had a lovely day and would highly recommend this place.

Beautiful place, grat day out! Trail is well looked after ( entry fee £10 adult, £5 kids), signs, clean. Kids( 4 and 6 with me)and dog ( big dog) can manage the whole trail. Car Park available, included in price and toilets in places ( beginning, middle then end). We visited on 19th of Feb and it wasn't raining ( lucky us whoop whoo ) and it was still lovely. Village itself is so charming and has lots of places to eat. Give it a go!

A beautiful walk I've done many times. Charge is now per person not per car so a big hit for families 😞.£10 adult £5 a child.I should imagine the upkeep of the paths would be expensive. Still a lovely walk.

Always park your car in the car park included in entrance fee, I made a mistake parking in the community car park down the road.,which isn't free .Great walk around the falls the map didn't make much sense, the walk isn't for the faint hearted all depending on your fitness. Loads of steps and slippery slate so good foot wear needed. Took myself nearly 4 hrs taking it steady have fun worth a visit. I was thinking £10 is a lot of a fee but seeing how big the grounds are and bridges across the waterfalls all cost money so yes it's worth it.

This waterfall trail is so worth a go at £8.00 per adult entry we felt after doing the walk that this price is very reasonable taking onto account the upkeep of paths, steps,rails ,toilets ect.. and have paid a lot more for at lot less at other places. We visited when the falls were in flood and they were very impressive and powerful a sight to see. I would say wellies or walking boots are needed especially in autumn/winter months .This walk is not what I would call an easy stroll with a lot of steps both up and down but is worth it and would recommend it if in the area .

A beautiful 4.5 to 5 mile walk around some stunning waterfalls and scenic surroundings, simply breathtaking. It took us about 3 hours to complete the walk.The car park had plenty of parking spaces and toilets all which were well maintained. Entrance is £8 for adults and under 16s £4 and that includes the car park. It's well worth the visit. If you love walking then your sure to love this waterfall walk. We had a beautiful dry day with temperatures of 18° even at the end of October and while we walked we were very hot. Be sure to wear the right footwear, walking boots which a are waterproof are ideal. About half way round there is an ice cream van and toilets with a coffee shop selling amazing hot drinks, snacks and ice cream. We will hopefully be doing this one again soon.

Excellent family walk! I clocked it at 7.4km and it takes about 2h 30m. Lots to see to keep it interesting, there’s lots of steps so no push chairs or wheelchair access or unfortunately. There’s ice cream and refreshment stops along the way which is perfect for kids. One only takes cash (first one) the others take card payment. It’s £10 per adult and £5 for kids. I think it’s worth it as it is well kept! A really nice morning out

Fabulous place. Loads to see. It is a LONG walk though and one way only, so be ready for a 2 hour minimum walk really. 3 hours if you're taking your time and stopping in places. Really enjoyable though for both adults and kids. There is a refreshments cabin just after Pecca falls and an ice cream van after you cross the river at the top of the map. There's also a bacon butty shop and toilets before you rejoin the other river.

Great day out to look at the waterfalls. Arrive early and take your time as it is quite up and down with loads of steps.The ice cream van halfway round, and the cafe on the back stretch was more than welcome by the time we got to them. Would be nice if there were more benches to stop and admire the views and rest those weary legs.

Absolutely remarkable place! Really stunning views. Entry is £10 per adult but it’s essentially a full day out (we were walking for 3-4 hours but you can stay as long as you like)

Lovely walk with beautiful scenery, we were lucky with the weather. Entry is £10 per person but includes parking, a little expensive but the trail is well maintained. Would definitely recommend walking proper walking shoes/boots as ground in places uneven and a little slippy.Would also need some level of fitness as there are ALOT of steps up and down. Would also recommend going early as the trail is one way and quite narrow so can get busy.Nice place to stop by waterfall for a picnic and there is also a van selling food, drinks but is CASH only. There are also toilets about half way round.Walk brings you out into Ingleton town which looked nice with lots of places for food & drink.

Absolutely loved this place. What a wonderful way to connect with the nature. The sound of the waterfall, the lovely and scenic pathway and iconic bridges made it a beautiful journey. Highly recommended. Do wear all your gears and appropriate clothing to enjoy the trail. If you have any injuries, walking sticks are highly recommended. Enjoy the walk.

Cannot recommend this enoughBetter to go early, plenty of parking available.Ticket is 10 pound per adult and 5 per child. However the trail is well maintained with railings to hold while walking on slippery trails. The path is around 4 point some miles and there’s lots of areas to rest. There’s also two places where snacks and hot drinks are served in case you get hungry.You are given a map and can see six waterfalls that are guided.Also saw many people bringing their dogs who enjoyed the walk.I think this is the first hike I felt safe in due to the accessibility!Enjoyed it a lot

Love it here, it's the second time we've been, first I was 7 months pregnant and to be fair it wasn't all that bad of a walk, this time my little boy is 4 and loved it! The waterfalls are lovely, the whole walk took us about 3 hours but that was with a nice stop. Really recommend it for a day out, the kids can paddle in the pools we walked across the slippy stones to the other side of the stream, very scenic day out.

I'm not an avid hiker myself, but my sister and I definitely enjoyed the trail. The waterfalls and the surrounding woodland are absolutely magical. There are also a bunch of sheep here and there. We didn't't see any other animals unfortunately... We knew it would start raining anytime, so we couldn't just take our time and made it really fast on the way up; it took us roughly two hours in total. Sturdy shoes are strongly advised as it can be quite muddy.

Very nice hiking trail taking you on a walk through inclines and declines through wooded and open areas. It's a pay on entry (10 quid per adult) however this covers parking. Only gripe throughout was perhaps the lack of a bin for dog poo bags, would encourage some lazier dog owners to litter or not pick up their pets mess. Apart from that plenty to see and stroll along at your own pace

As mentioned in all the previous reviews, this place is amazing and well worth the £10 entry fee. The Waterfalls and overall scenery were definitely worth the visit.What I would like to mention as done previously, is there are a lot of steps involved whether that be going up or down, which if I had read reviews and known beforehand, I wouldn't have taken my dog which suffers from arthritis and other issues with me, just something to consider.I would definitely go again and recommend.

Wow! My second visit, daughters first. We did it in 5hrs 37mins 😂 Guess you could say we took our time (last car in car park nearing sundown) Amazing views, Waterfalls and light rain which created stunning rainbows. I'm glad we did it and she got to experience it. It is a must, at least once if you get the chance!! Love it 😍😊

Walk at your own peril (!) Risky when wet. A great beginner/intermediate 4-5 mile walk with bridges and dips and climbs and narrow paths and waterfalls to catch and a farm to cross through and some lovely views of the Yorkshire dales and farm animals. Bring good footwear, a brolly, light clothing and snacks. Not for very young children unless it's a dry day. Ice cream vans parked towards the end and toilets and camping facilities at end of route. Enjoy.

A great trail, though quite strenuous. Lovely views of the various waterfalls along the way. Well marked trail, in generally good repair. Partly over rocks, partly gravel with lots of steps, the trail rises over 200 metres. It is 8km or 5 miles in length. Refreshments are available in the car park and from a van about halfway round the trail.

We visited this place after hearing much about it from our friends and the internet. And it didn’t fail us in anyway. The trail is marked very well and the falls were nothing short of magical.The trek could last between three to four hours (which includes the stops you make enroute for photos or eating snacks). The pathway also has trivia facts placed along the way, which makes it even more engaging. Nonetheless, provided there is little to no signal, it’s best to carry some cash to buy the snacks/ice cream that is sold at two checkpoints.

Lovely day out despite the weather, although the waterfalls were at their best due to the torrent of rain recently. The trail was nice and easy to follow, very scenic and varied mix of waterfalls. The path itself was quite well maintained, with some area in need of repair from the winter months. Good boots are advised as some parts of the path are more treacherous and obviously wet. We visited out of season, so there was no mid point cafe van open, and the toilets were closed for refurbishment. The positive was a nice and quiet walk with hardly anyone else around, which makes it so much more enjoyable and great for taking photos without the crowds.

What a beautiful hike. Think the price of entry was a bit steep (£25 for two adult and a child). Some amazing photo opportunities..Walking boots/sturdy footwear are a MUST! The paths are very uneven some spots are narrow with fairly big drops so keep a very close eye on little ones.Lots and lots of uneven steps if you and any mobility issues do not attempt. I have a old knee injury and was in agony by the end was not expecting the climb to be so bad going off previous reviews.Took us 3 hours to complete with our 7 year old and dog in tow. The trail ends in the village look out for signs back to the carpark.Overall definitely worth a visit. Such a beautiful and peaceful part of the country..

Quite the unexpected adventure.4.5 miles of walking with 6 waterfalls.Starting at the car park with wide load bays, electric charge points available (open till dusk) and hundreds of normal parking spots.£10 entery to start and a free map (no cash payments)Toilets at the start and half way.I went off-season so carpark cafe was closed but the half way one was open.See photos for waterfalls, go and enjoy.

It was a beautiful day.The view was great I enjoyed myself and so did the children,Would highly recommend.make sure to wear comfortable shoes and take extra water on a hot day. Take cash if you want fresh eggs!

I love Ingleton waterfalls trail. Its changed a bit recently, including the price hike but I suppose it does need to be maintained. It was £10 each for adults. There is a cafe and ice cream van on the trail round, cash only! Its not too tough a walk but there is a lot of steps for older or little knees. Plenty of places to stop despite how popular it is. Dogs must be kept on lead in places due to sheep. Lovely scenic walk.

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Awesome place. Not been since I was a kid. Only 4 of us in the tour group so it was nice and peaceful. Turned up around 45 minutes early and chilled in the shop/cafe. Tour took around 1-2 hours and had plenty of time to ask questions/take photos etc. Really cool and interesting place. You will be crouching down for some of the walk through but all good fun. Staff were very friendly and informative. Plenty of parking and easy to find.

My 11yr old grandson and I visited White Scar caves last week and what a fantastic experience it was, far exceeded my expectations.Easy to get to, plenty of parking and a reasonable price for a fully guided tour. Our guide David was interesting, informative, light-hearted and chatty. He certainly made the visit great fun and an education.The cave is absolutely spectacular, well worth a visit.

Good cave! A lot of tunnels to walk though and a guide. Top experience to walk underground. It does go far into the earth and a few steps and tight squeezes here and there but nothing bad. A lot of parking outside with a shop, cafe, and toilets. Definitely recommend going 👍🏻

Incredible experience! Our guide Alison was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. The walk through the caves takes about 40 minutes to get to the final deep chambers. You do need to crouch quite a bit and there are a fair few steps so need to be able to manage that! But 100% worth it. The caves are amazing, especially the final huge cavern. Tours are every hour from 11 on a weekend. We arrived just before 11 when the ticket window opened and had no problem buying a ticket and going straight down. Well worth a visit if your in the area and currently for Xmas they have a whole Santa's grotto theme through the start with lots of Xmas lights and displays.

Amazing place any weather. Well, not when it’s pouring down with rain as the caves can flood!We went a April time 2023, was a bit wet and windy and quite warm outside, but in the caves it’s lovely and cool. Really good experience if your not too claustrophobic, and don’t mind walking a few meters bent over in the low caves. The talk about the cave system is very fascinating, it’s well worth a visit!Not ideal for people who have any heart conditions, there’s a long set of steps to get to the main and final room. Even I was out of breath!

Definitely the most impressive cave system I've visited. The battle cavern is well worth the effort to get there. Low sections and a flight of 90 steps make it accessible only for the reasonably fit and flexible.

Love the cave and the tour, the tour guide (mike?) was friendly and informative. The cave has so many beautiful features and atmosphere. We ended up having a private tour as we happened to get there at a time no one else was around mid week! Fantastic surprise. They allow you to bring dogs in if they are small and only if you can hold them the whole time as it is not safe for dogs to walk through on their own. The café was also very good and a wonderful view, a lovely little spot. The shop is full of crystal specimens to buy.

White scare caves is a fantastic experience like no other, the cave is managed by amazing team of staff that are well versed in the cave’s history. The ticket price for adults is £18 each and the experience lasts about 90 minutes. The pictures don’t do it justice, there’s a cafe on site and a small shop.

We had lunch at the cafe which was lovely. The cafe staff were very friendly. The tour was conducted by Thomas and he did a really good job. My son has homework to be handed in and he's decided to write about the caves. It was throughly enjoyable and I took all 3 of my children and they all enjoyed it.

Brilliant place to visit. Mike, our guide, clearly the best of the bunch. Still has it even after a week off 💪🏻 the low ceilings aren't an issue, until you forget and stand up too soon. Very interesting, very informative. I'd imagine great for little ones. Ticket office window opens 5 mins before the tours on the hour, clean facilities, wear a coat!!

Great day out with my daughters, well worth a visit and the cave system has to be seen to be appreciated, photos doesn't do it justice, there are stretches of the tour were you have to crouch to get past the low roof so you have to be in reasonable fitness, an experience not to be missed, the guides are incredible with vast knowledge of the cave system.Free car park and onsite toilets for customers visiting the cave or the cafe, impressive gift shop with various rare and semi precious stones and geodes.Definitely a day out not to be missed.

Had an excellent time. Welcoming staff, informative and friendly tour guide. Amazing sights and experience, the photos do not do it justice. You do have to duck low in some places. In addition it has a large car park, clean toilets, and nice cafe. Well worth a visit

A fantastic way to spend a few hours. Stunning tour of the caves and very informative. Tour guide was very friendly and professional. Bring sensible shoes, waterproof jacket and no worries about your hairstyle a you'll be wearing a hard hat. Good value for money. Whole tour is 80mins, there's a cafe and gift shop on site too.

Photos will never do this place justice! The highlight of our trip to the Yorkshire Dales. Up early to arrive for the first tour of the day. We’d like to thank our wonderful tour guide Tracy for the incredible enthusiasm and energy she brought to the tour which was almost theatrical at points!Her knowledge of the cave complex combined with the staggering views inside really made this a once in a lifetime opportunity. The story of the cave’s discovery along with the miners and the additional 4 miles of tunnels really was incredible.Would highly recommend to anyone who is able to do it. All the staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience enjoyable.

Great day out for the family. The cave walk took about an hour, dress up warm! Guide was great and there is lots to see, loads of different formations to see. Couple of places where you have to crouch to get through, one about 20m long. Shop if full of ‘crystals’, kids wanted to buy everything in there….cafe was good with a good choice.

Happened to see this place signposted from a local town and decided to Google search it.Immediately planned on a trip there on our homeward drive.The drive over was lovely and scenic.The centre itself was really nice and has a lovely cafe and gift shop (reasonably priced)Tours of the caves are at hourly intervals from 10am onwards i believe.Cost £33 for two adults which proved to be worth every penny.We were given hard hats (optional but very much needed and recommended) and the usual safety briefing by our guide.We had Mark taking us downHe was knowledgeable and polite and showed real enthusiasm about the caves.The caves themselves are spectacular!It's awesome to be able to see geology that is at work all around us so up close and personal. I felt like a kid again.Made use of my new phone to get some really great photos of the walk.. Which took us 90 mins to walk to the final cavern and back.We DEFINITELY plan to be back with our kids to do the Dark Walk (an even more exciting experience we are assured)The whole experience was really really worthwhile and i am really pleased that we stumbled across this fabulous place.Highly highly recommended

Had a fantastic visit. Went on the first tour of the day (10.30) with a nice small group. All the staff I met were lovely and our guide, Tim, was so knowledgeable and full of stories and history of the cave.Wear warm clothes and comfy shoes, it’s cold inside and can be slippy in places.There’s some stairs and some low spots - I was glad for the helmet!

What a truly amazing cave!!! Honestly a MUST visit, was a real highlight of our weekend trip away and we all had a spectacular time. We had a really brilliant tour guide named Mark who made our visit fabulous. Would come again if I was in the area for another visit! I am so surprised I had not heard of this cave before, and I think it really deserves all the praise it gets! AWESOME

Me and my family enjoyed this visit. Our guide was so nice. Our son was taken by all the tour had to offer. And it takes a lot to grab his attention!!!Recommend this place for a good couple of hours visit.The food was not great, quite basic but the experience made up for it, and that was what we were there for anyway.

Spur of the moment as we were driving past. Great experience, reasonably priced. Low ceilings in places, so you need to be able to walk doubled up for a few meters at times. Informative tour lasting about 80 mins.

Visited on a Monday, experienced the cafe, shop and the cave tour. Tour fee £18 adults, £13 for children, can also buy a family ticket - well worth the experience.Great tour guide, explained the history of the excavation, the money is being well spent on maintaining the caves.Two parts of the tour require low bending, hard hats all supplied - definitely required. Tours were run every half hour.

Worth a visit if in the area.Note wear water proof shoes especially if it's been raining for a while.Very interesting and different.The tour costs £16.50 for adults and takes about 80 minutes.You are provided a hard hat that is required, you need to bend down to walk through a few tunnels.There are about 80 steps to climb but not all at once..

One of the best caving experiences we've had in England by far. Not over commercialised as some others are. It's the longest show cave in England too, so a decent 80-minute tour, and you go half a mile inside. Most of the walkway is suspended above a river, which adds to the cave ambience. Some low spots that people with back issues or elder people might find tricky to navigate, also a bit slippery in places so wear good shoes. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back and bringing others too!

Absolutely amazing experience ❤️ if you're in the area. It is a must. Your tour is guided and takes approx 80 minutes. If you're afraid of small spaces, don't go as you can not get a redund once you have paid

Stunning natural formation made into a great experience by Mike our tour guide. He was very entertaining and delivered interesting educational information regularly. The views were amazing. 0.5miles into the cave at 120m below the surface!

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Superb adventure playground. Easy parking. Pretty building. Decent cafe with friendly staff. Gardens still a bit of a work in progress, but coming along nicely. Nice views.

The views and the Adventure Park were amazing. Castle is cool too. The best part was the Adventure playground and the obstacle course in the woods. It was definitely the best my kids have been to and we had so much fun running through it with them. So much to explore! We will definitely be back many times!

Wow this place is truly amazing! Perfect location for families. Get your self a picnic made up and spend the day with lots of exploring of the beautiful grounds.The kids lost castle park is worth the extra fee alone. It is huge! The kids will never get bored as there is so much to chose from, it is perfect.

Absolutely fantastic day out. My son loved the 'Lost Castle' adventure playground, it's huge! The grounds are massive filled with summerhouses and tree swings. Perfect place to take your dog too. We loved it.

The estate walks offer stunning views of the moors with Ullswater and the pennies in the distance. The eight mile loop is particularly good. Look out for the Fell ponies with their long mains. Also, the lost castle is a great playground for kids. The gardens are beautiful. Ample parking is available, and it is free. Well maintained and beautiful in every aspect.

Beautiful place to visit. Such an interesting castle. This would be magnificent if fully restored to its former glory. The lost castle for the children and even adults who also participated in the slides. Toddlers sand pit, zip lines swings perfect for the children of all ages.The whole of the castle is well laid out and a pleasure to walk around. History of its demise in 1939 and how it was used in war time.The cafe has a lunch and tea menu, and ice cream. We had our own picnic.

Beautiful grounds, huge area to explore with children or for a quiet wander. We paid for entrance into the castle and castle gardens and I'd absolutely recommend ypu doing the same because the garden they've created with the castle walls are stunning. They have a wonderful cafe with hot and cold food available and plenty of refreshments. We'll maintained toilet facilities and ample parking space. Ypu will enjoy visiting lowther Castle and gardens.

Absolutely incredible place. There is so much to do and see. It's all beautifully kept. The areas for the kids are fantastic. We ended up getting annual passes because it was such good value for money and we want to go all the time.

Lots to do for all ages. Nice exhibits, walk in the gardens, fun play area for the kids (the lost castle) and a great cafe. We had a great time and would recommended it for families.

Great place for the whole family. The baby zipwire is a must if you have small kids (my 1yo loved it), and the adventure playground is great for bigger kids. The castle was great too, and the cafe served a good range of food for all the family.

Another highlight of our stay in the Lake District. The castle and gardens are great to explore. Lots of outdoor space to sit and relax. There is a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Also one of the biggest and best adventure playgrounds I've ever seen, our kids loved it!

Had a great day out here The grounds are huge and great to see work in progress for such an impressive site Would suggest getting there early and having food first as the cafe area is free to enter so gets very busy! We had a very nice ice cream before the walk around. Such interesting history loved reading about the Yellow Earl and his love of life sounded such an interesting character!

Breathtaking.. honestly couldn’t believe how stunning and well preserved Lowther Castle and the general estate has been kept. There was so much charm and character and stories in every corner! We spent the whole day here and would go again and again if I could!

What a brilliant place to visit. Museum was interesting and well laid out. The castle ruin was beautiful to be able to meander though. Garden grounds were very well maintained. Coffee shop/cafe was very reasonable. The kids play area is one of the best we’ve been to and a must visit if in the area with children. Nestled in the wooded gardens it’s huge with everything from toddler sand pits to zip wires. Went as a large family group of mixed ages and there was something for everyone. Will definitely visit again.

What an absolutely stunning place to visit. The museum was interesting, the castle was partly ruined but still beautiful, the gardens were colourful and varied. The temporary ceramic daffodil display was lovely to see. We spent a couple of hours here but would have spent more time if we had time as we missed some of the garden and woodland walks. Definitely a 'must visit'.

I visited with my husband and two young children, we had a lovely time (which was only improved by the fantastic weather we had for the trip). There's a lot to see here and we could have easily stayed all day (as it was we were there for about five hours), the gardens are lovely to walk through with some nice variety to the planting and paths. I actually think we could have spent all our visit exploring there if we had been visiting without the children.Our children (14 months and nearly 3 years old) had a wonderful time in the play area, they would have played up there for the entire duration of our visit given the chance. The zip wires designed for younger children were a real hit with our two and something we haven't seen anywhere else before, but also the large castle play structure was amazing for keeping our toddler happy with lots of different pieces to be climbing over and slides to go down.If you are visiting with children it is worth asking if the cafe by the play area is open, it wasn't on the day of our visit and it's worth being aware that it's quite a walk back from the play area to the main cafe for little legs (luckily we were told when we entered so we could plan accordingly).

It's a shame it's a ruin, but it's now my favourite castle of all time. Such a beautiful castle. Lots of walks around the grounds, and you can pay to go in. Very dog friendly and they had a cafe too.

Rip off. £15 per person. Maybe I've come at the wrong season? Rose gardens with no roses, There was a Japanese girl walking through the Japanese garden... That was the only thing Japanese about it and was obviously coincidence. The mosaic garden with no mosaics... You're getting the drift. The land/forest outside are great for a bike ride. But they aren't in the grounds and are free to access. The castle currently has scaffolding and cranes so not a good time to come for photographs, maybe hold off till works complete if you're a keen photographer.It's dog friendly.. that's about the best thing I can say. £4.50 for a hollow ice cream cone.. it's a nice wooded area to walk around, but it's surrounded by millions of acres of that in the lakes and that's free.The playground may be okay if you have kids, certainly not worth the entrance fee just for that though

Lots of carpark spaceStunning grounds to exploreHuge area with views & different themesIt's great to look around the historic CastleImpressive architecture & historyGreat for all the family (especially young ones)Good facilities, cafe, toilets in historic courtyardBit pricey we thought, especially when the castle, grounds & exhibition are still under restoration & not all available to see/enjoy.But we'll worth a visit if the weather is nice, dog friendly & will be stunning when fully restored.

We had a brilliant day out at Lowther. It was perfect for my 10 year old and labrador. Dogs need to stay on leads in the estate. There's a mix of woodland walks, around the estate wider walks, gardens and features to explore. We spent about 4 hours there and could have been there longer. The kids play park is the best we've been to for a country house. It's independent so not part of NT or EH. Prices were reasonable for the full day and the ice cream is great!

Gorgeous gardens with lots to do and see. The kids playground is AMAZING! The only thing that let it down was the lack of mobility aids. Many gardens and parks we have previously visited have had wheelchair rental or the use of a buggy to help cart those will mobility issues around.

Amazing find. Gardens and castle ruins great to walk round. But the star prize was the adventure playground, great for kids and adults alike. Family had a fab day out!

Wundervolles Anwesen mit einem schönen kleinen Gang durch die Geschichte des Castles dieser endet dann in einem absolut atemberaubenden Garten. Die Größe und Vielfalt die einem dort geboten ist herausragend.Hier lohnt es sich auf jeden Fall ein paar Stunden einzuplanen und auch der Eintritt ist gerechtfertigt.Toiletten sehe hübsch gemacht in ehemaligen Ställen, es gibt Essen und Trinken om Vorhof und einen kleinen Souvenirladen.Empfehle ich auf jeden Fall weiter.(Translated by Google)Wonderful property with a beautiful little walk through the history of the castle, which then ends in an absolutely breathtaking garden. The size and variety on offer there is outstanding.It's definitely worth planning a few hours here and the entrance fee is also reasonable.Toilets look nicely done in former stables, there is food and drink in the forecourt and a small souvenir shop.I definitely recommend it.

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Lowther, Penrith, CA10 2HH, United Kingdom