Visited today and was pleasantly surprised with the free street parking nearby, the nice walk around to get to the castle and Cathedral, the lovely people nearby, the clearly cared for and clean and tidy area and town, and lastly the lovely castle, gift shop and surrounding gardens. I personally feel £20 per person was a bit extortionate as theres not a huge lot to see and do, but if you have the money and the time, it’s a fantastic thing to witness. The castle itself is surrounded in a beautiful moat with thriving wildlife, well kept greenery, and beautiful details. The gift shop had a few nice trinkets, the café had a nice selection of food and drinks as well as a good seating area outside. There are free toilets nearby and very wheelchair friendly.

My two children (ages 10 and 13) and I had a fabulous day out here on the Viking and Falconry day in September '25. Lots to see, beautiful gardens and in the heart of the city of Wells itself. We loved it!

Lovely place, really enjoyed and it's well worth a visit. It is cheaper to buy a combined ticket fir the Cathedral and Palace if you are planning to visit both places while you are in Wells. There is a nice cafe, gift shop and good amenities.

Excellent day out at the Bishop's Palace. 14 acres of gardens, plus the chapel, palace itself and ruined abbey. Plenty to do and see and do try to take advantage of an audio tour with informative discussions about all sorts of interesting things found there. You may also be fortunate enough to see the famous swans ringing the bell at the entrance in the hope of being fed! Great day out.

Absolutely beautiful place. Great service, lovely cafe shops around and in. Besides, history and English translation you will find many different ways to spend day around. Recommend

Wonderful wander around the grounds, even if a bird did a poo on wife's trousers, after grounds we went round the palace 😀 Wonderful day September 2025

A great guided tour of the palace then had another one around the gardens. All included in the price of the tickets. The volunteer guide was excellent and very Friendly.

Very Beautiful Cathedral. There was a person who just asked if we are local or not and he started explaining everything about the cathedral and recommended us on where to go first. The only problem was that the part of the facade of the cathedral was covered as they were doing some repair. We bought ticket to visit inside. The structure inside was mind blowing. My ticket is valid for a year so I can go back again and use it to visit the cathedral again. We then had lunch in their restaurant which had a few selections, my carotte soup was nice.

One of really great cathedrals. Great gothic architecture and a very grand spacious building. The guided tour is recommended to learn about the varied stages of the building. Coffee shop and gift shop on site too. We'll worth a visit

We visited Wells Cathedral on the recommendation of a former Wells Cathedral School student, and we enjoyed our time immensely. On entry one is struck by the magnificent 14th Century Scissors Arches that support the tower, then as one looks at the walls, that the cathedral is almost completely Early English Gothic style. Intricate carvings, some amusing (a man working to remove a thorn from his foot, someone with a toothache) are found everywhere. An amazing 14th Century astronomical clock - the second oldest in England - still works and marks quarter hours with a figure named Jack Blandifers striking bells with his hand and both feet while a set of knights on horseback joust each other. The north side of the cathedral holds the Chapter House, an absolutely stunning octagon with soaring fan vaulting and terrific acoustics. Outside, the West Front, which contains about 300 sculpted figures is currently undergoing restoration work, and because of this, much of the surface is hidden behind scaffolding while the stonemasons do their bit. Practical details: Admission when we visited was £15.00, with kids free. One can also purchase a Joint Ticket that includes entry to the adjacent Bishop’s Palace and Gardens. There is a nice café and well-stocked gift shop. Volunteer “Highlights” tours are available, and we spent an excellent hour with Mark. Parking was initially a bit of a challenge, but we eventually found space along side the Cathedral Green. Other parking options are available nearby.

Situated at one of the quietest towns in western England. The cathedral is an architectural marvel. Every inch of the walls tells you story from ancient to medieval history of the Christianity. A beautiful place where tranquility meets serenity.

This is a must see if you are in the area. The cathedral is lovely in all aspects. Make sure to do a docent tour, of which there are several. These volunteers have a wealth of knowledge, a good sense of humor, and will teach you many things. The architecture, furnishings, and artistry are evident everywhere in this fabulous cathedral.

At the foot of the Mendips Hills lies the charming town of Wells, famous primarily for its magnificent Cathedral Church of St. Andrew. In 705, an abbey was built on the site of a Roman mausoleum; the baptismal font from this abbey is still in use and is thus the oldest surviving object in the cathedral. In 909, the abbey church became the seat of Athelm, the first Bishop of Wells, a role the cathedral has fulfilled since 1245. Construction of the current cathedral began around 1180 and was completed in 1306. However, the building immediately proved too small, so work began on the cathedral extension, which was completed in 1490. Due to the various construction phases, the church also features various Gothic styles. The first phase is characterized by the Early English Gothic style, the second by the Decorated Gothic style, and the towers are in the Perpendicular Gothic style. The church was damaged twice, during the English Civil War and the Monmouth Rebellion, but the damage was repaired each time. In the mid-19th and late 20th centuries, the cathedral underwent a major restoration, allowing the 300,000 visitors who visit annually to admire the building in all its splendor. Wells Cathedral: an unmissable highlight of ecclesiastical architecture!

Stunning piece of history which is so accessible to all. Situated in the centre of Wells, in amongst so many places to see. For me one of the highlights of the West country. So great

Beautiful cobbled street. Well worth a short visit as it's located right next to the cathedral.

A beautiful street, a real step back in time, it is great that these houses still exist. They are the oldest in the whole of Europe, and they are being used for what they were being used for when they were first built.

Fantastic historic street. Oldest continually occupied medieval street in Europe. Connected to Wells Cathedral as residents are Vicars Choral.

It is reportedly Europe's oldest residential street with the original buildings still intact !

Amazing medieval road. Very peaceful and ancient. Every things around here has scent of history

Read about the history of this spot before visiting. It's a wonderful little stop off next to the cathedral.

Stunning medieval cobbled street with picturesque homes from 1300.

We visited the Fleet Air Arm Museum earlier in the day, which was a smart move as it was nice and quiet. The staff at the entrance were friendly, welcoming, and gave us great advice on the best route to take. The museum itself is brilliantly laid out, with each hall flowing naturally into the next. You really get the chance to move around the aircraft and see them up close—it feels immersive rather than just a display. The collection is fantastic, giving you a real sense of the Fleet Air Arm’s history. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to make navigation in the aircraft carrier hangar a little clearer—it’s an impressive, well-designed exhibit, but we found ourselves slightly turned around at first. That said, it didn’t affect our enjoyment one bit. Overall, this is a superb museum: fascinating, hands-on, and excellent value for money. I’d absolutely recommend a visit—100%!

Great place to visit. Worth the price. Definitely buy the tickets online as they’re cheaper. There’s lots to walk round. You can walk into helicopters and planes. Staff are super friendly

An incredible collection in an absorbing and appropriate setting. Easy to gt to by road with plenty of parking once you get there. Beware the A303 can be a bit manic in high Summer traffic. Leave a whole day for t=your visit as there is plenty to read and just look at whether adult of children. You don't need a Naval background to get the best out of your visit, but listening to veterans chatting about their experiences certainly adds atmosphere. A good selection of things to buy as mementos and space to enjoy your own picnic to the sound of the nearby airfield HMS Heron, RNAS Yeovilton if you prefer. A visit to the on site cafe lets you chat and decide what to look at again.

We 'popped' in to break a journey back home from holiday. Thinking it would only be an hour or so...three hours later and we had to go to continue our journey. To give justice to the place you need a good 4-5 hours. It's absolutely amazing and I think it's all indoors as well because we didn't get to see it all. Even with our shorter visit it was well worth the entrance fee.

Have just returned to the museum after some time to see the aircraft carrier experience. I was not disappointed very informative. Enjoyed going round the other halls it all flows very well. I miss the air displays perhaps one day they may return.

Loved it . Plenty to see and very well displayed.All very interesting and the chance to walk inside concord was great.All.areas were accessable to my knowledge.. See if you can ..Find the photo booth 😉 good fun .( There is a charge but only if you print off) The Food and drinks area was clean and prices were average for this type of place ( Nice pot of tea👍). Plenty of helpful & knowledgeable staff .

Went today (26/10/2025) with the RAC AC and I have to admit, it was very fun, but not much difference and can only go Into 2 things

Good access and free evening parking. Lift available. Plenty of space and seated areas in the bar. Theatre seating well designed as no blind spots or restricted viewing. Very helpful and friendly staff. Air con needs to be more efficient when a full house in sitting.

Our second annual pilgrimage to Yeovil. As always great fun, really entertaining and would recommend to all to experience a show here

Well laid out and extremely clean theatre. We had never visited before and were slightly anxious due to Covid19. Patrons were encouraged to wear masks but this was not heavily pressed. Bar areas were busy but efficient service and clearing on tables enabled us to sit down for a pre presentation drink and ice cream. The air conditioning was good and we were not “overheated” at any point. Toilets were extremely clean. Car park adjacent to the theatre which is free after 1800..took awhile to get out of it any the end of the night as the road forms a bit of a bottle neck!..full disability access throughout. Booking online and holding the ticket on your phone seemed to be the most popular method however I am aware booking by phone and having tickets sent is an option

The Octagon theatre yeovil is a popular venue for entertainment we have been several times and seen some amazing acts and will go back again and again.

A great night very friendly and polite staff thank you for an amazing night watching the classic rock show.x

Great theatre. Loads of great shows for the children and adults alike.

The only theatre that asked people to wear masks (I personally think we still should in theatres) very responsible.. Its a lovely theatre very welcoming

Great family friendly farm based attraction. Superb and beautiful location with amazing scenery all around. The staff are great and knowledgeable. The history to the building is really good. Lots for the kids to do with a great indoor play area. The splash area isn't as big and you think and some of the attractions you need to pay for such as pony rides. Parking on site costs and the price you pay for admission could be a bit cheaper as you will struggle to spend the whole day here.

Place was ok to visit. Staff were friendly enough but the overall quality of the venue was showing age. There was an area with kids ride on tractors, most of which were broken in some way. However kids got to hold and feed some animals and ride a pony which they enjoyed. All in all it was ok but wouldn't rush back in a hurry.

A lovely place for a family day out with the kids. There were plenty of animals, opportunities to feed them (and hold some!), pony racing, bouncy castle, trampoline, cafe and much more. Highly recommended!

We really enjoyed our family day there and were very lucky to see the show and tell by by bug fest. The main man was really good very entertaining and fact filled show. I got to hold a Brazilian bird eating spider. It was only a baby easily the size of my hand and it's fangs were only 3/4" long😉.

We weren't there very long. Thought it was overpriced for how long we stayed. That said, we did enjoy the hour we spent. There didn't seem much depth, we'd done everything within the hour. Including pony ride, lamb feeding, goat feeding and handling the guinea pigs.

Great little farm with lots going on in a relatively compact area so you aren't rushing long distances around the site to get from one event to the next. They are organised so that loads of children all get a turn at feeding lambs and goats, holding guinea pigs, etc. No free car park but a large public car park by nearby serving the farm and the attractive village. Good value with a combined ticket for the swannery and gardens as well.

The animals here seem very sad and poorly looked after :( it made me quite sad seeing them. They're kept in very small, confined places. However there's an indoor play area and a small playground out door area for children. Additionally a cafe. Fun day out for the family and children.

Absolutely brilliant day out for all ages. The location is stunning, and on arrival you are greeted by a cafe and play park with a small river running by. There are multiple picnic opportunities around the site if you prefer to bring a picnic. A scenic wander beyond the gift shop brings you alongside the go cart race track (no charge, first come first served) and a willow maze. Amble on further to a large picnic area and wild flower meadow. You'll need to refuel as there is so much more to see yet. Some lovely displays, including a human sized nest, a medicinal herb garden and some artefacts to view. Keep walking and you will discover nesting swans barely an arms length from the path and even more stunning walks. I ran out of time at this point so I will be back. We had a very happy day at the Swannery and came home refreshed and relaxed. A slice of paradise set just outside the idyllic village of Abbotsbury. 🥰

What a fantastic place! The Swannery is located a few minutes walk from the car park but once you’re here it’s a lovely piece of nature. There’s a trail you can follow to see all the places where the swans are and also other birds like ducks. It’s a nice walk and also an interesting one watching the birds and learning more about them. We only stayed for around an hour because I wanted to use the bathrooms and there’s only one at the car park unfortunately. Or else I would have loved to stay a bit longer. If you love animals and specifically birds, you’ll love this place.

You likely will never see so many swans in one place in all your life away from here. We would definitely recommend coming for 12pm or 4pm before the mass feeding. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and we only got hissed at once (but a swan, not the staff!) You can also get value for money with a ‘passport’ ticket for both the Abbotsbury swannery and the Abbotsbury subtropical gardens.

Perfect spot to enjoy tranquility with nature and August is perfect time. All you need to go there and all sets on their own. Nice breakfast coffee shop and welfare facilities. Nice gift shop v cute swan 🦢 gifts as memory. Really enjoy the place and definitely worth it, surrounded swannry have many place to go by walk. Easy to spend whole day. Staff v friendly. Nature is so wonderful 🦢🥰if you notice their response.

A beautiful autumn day , a real place to relax watching nature at its best. The swans were so relaxed, not at all bothered as you walked past them. A real joy. ( if you want to loose yourself , try the swan maze )

After years spent living in Dorset and never getting to Abbotsbury, we finally got there, and it did not disappoint. Seeing so many swans and recently hatched cygnets was lovely. Very much recommend going to one of the daily feeding times, very informative and nice to give a hand feeding the birds. All in all lovely day out!

Absolutely outstanding. This is a must‑visit for anyone who loves swans. Abbotsbury Swannery is the world’s only managed nesting colony of mute swans, with about 600 (!) birds drawn to the ideal conditions of „The Fleet“ lagoon beside Chesil Beach. The team are welcoming, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to the swans’ welfare and habitat. I had the chance to work alongside them for 2 days — feeding the swans, assisting during ringing, and helping with routine chores (such as hand‑gathering washed‑up eelgrass for the cygnets’ feed) — and their professionalism and care were evident throughout. Having come all the way from Germany, the journey was completely worth it, and this unique place is easy to recommend to anyone visiting the area. A memorable, peaceful experience in a beautiful, historic setting. Tip: aim for the daily feeding sessions at 12:00 or 16:00 — you can help feed the swans, which is a special highlight.

This is one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited. The hike to the top of the Tor, the views, the labyrinth, the energy fields, the ancient history, all of it is absolutely amazing!

A beautiful and spiritual place. No parking at the Tor except a couple of places reserved for blue badge holders. I advise walking up or taking the shuttle bus until it stops running later in the year. The 360° views around are truly breathtaking.

I’ve driven past this so many times in the lorry, but I’ve never had a chance to take a walk up to it! Absolutely incredible views from up the top and it’s nice to see people doing spiritual things. Glastonbury certainly has a nice chilled feeling to it.

Glastonbury Tor is a truly magical and iconic landmark. The walk to the top is scenic and rewarding, with breathtaking panoramic views of the Somerset countryside. The historic St. Michael’s Tower adds a mystical charm, and the atmosphere is peaceful and spiritual. A must-visit for anyone exploring Glastonbury — beautiful, inspiring, and unforgettable!

Historic monument in Glastonbury. A fair hyke up to the top ( a mini bus service goes some of the way) Great views up there. Paths and steps up to the top are reasonable for reasonably active people.

Lovely views , you can see for miles.. Lovely walk , getting up to the tor is quite steep..

I like how it blends the rich history of St. Michael’s Tower with the mythical atmosphere of Avalon and Arthurian legend, it captures why the Tor is so special to so many people. The mix of facts and folklore makes it interesting for history lovers and spiritual seekers alike. Mentioning the Somerset Levels and the terraced slopes helps me imagine the setting. Highlighting its modern role as a pilgrimage site shows that the Tor isn’t just about the past, but still alive with meaning today.

Three of us and two dogs spent a wonderful couple of hours in the gardens. It was a beautiful day, sun was shining and the gardens were magnificent. The range of planting was lovely and the hydrangea's were in full glorious bloom, with so many shades of white, pink and blue. We made our way up to the viewing platform and enjoyed half an hour just sitting and taking in the views. I would definitely go again, I could have happily spent another couple of hours, it was so tranquil. My only regret is that we should’ve taken a picnic and enjoy the calm atmosphere for a while longer. Enjoyed an obligatory cake and coffee at the end of the session at the cafe.

We did not know what to expect, but these gardens are amazing. Beautiful planting, impressive and enormous mature trees all set to the backdrop of the waves hitting Chesil Beach. This was so relaxing and the autumn colours glorious. The Dorset Apple Cake with Cornish cream a perfect ending.

Nice place. Lots of mature tropical plants and unusual trees to surround yourself and get lost in or follow the guided pathway and soak up the serenity! Make sure you take the short steep climb up to the viewpoint over Chesil beach and see the coast - it's quite unique! Cafe is good with friendly staff and outdoor/indoor seating but outdoors you are enveloped in the lush greenery!

I had a lovely relaxing time in the garden and walked up to the viewpoint where there were brilliant views. It's steep but worth it. There was a lot to see even in mid September and if it had been drier I would have sat longer to enjoy it all.

We enjoyed are visit, the plants, trees and ferns are beautiful, the views stunning, some of the garden was roped off for a wedding, so didn’t see the rope bridge! We couldn’t enjoy are coffee in the sun, because of the wasps! However It’s worth a visit if you are in the area.

Really great place to visit, the gardens are beautiful and well laid out. There are plenty of other routes you can take to explore a bit more. Maps are well placed throughout and lots of benches to sit and rest. The cafe was well priced and the coffee was amazing! The staff were friendly and the place was clean. Ended up buying some plants on the way out and they were cheap and there were loads to choose from.

This has been a family favourite for many years. There are so many paths and plants to explore it's easy to get lost in time and wonder whatever the season. We arrived at lunchtime and ate sandwiches and cake in the cafe before exploring the gardens. The cafe was busy and well organised but seating was in limited supply and we had to be quick to grab a table as soon as someone left. The presence of a pheasant sandwich was a surprise so I had to try it and it was nicer than a BLT I usually have. Exploring the meandering paths is so peaceful and you never know what you'll find around the next corner, whether it's bright flowers, ornamental trees, bridges or statues. The walk up to the viewpoint on the cliff top is steep, but the views across chesil beach and the surrounding area are amazing and well worth the effort.

I visited the abbey as a part of a day trip to Glastonbury and because I didn’t get to do it the last time I was in Glastonbury. The admissions desk staff were really helpful and friendly and gave good information. The abbey grounds are a lot bigger than I thought and I could see it being a lovely place to have a picnic with a family. There was plenty of information dotted around. Of course photos of Arthur and Guinevere’s resting place is a must. I’d do it again with my family.

We visited Glastonbury Abbey on Tuesday and had a wonderful time revisiting a place that holds many fond memories from my childhood. It’s been quite a while since my last visit — the entrance fee has certainly increased from the 20p it cost back in the 1980s! — but the magic and atmosphere of the site remain every bit as special. I explored the grounds using my mobility scooter, and despite the gravel terrain, I found it to be accessible and easy to navigate. The only part I couldn’t reach was the lower floor of the Lady Chapel, but this didn’t detract from the overall experience in the slightest. We did try to find the museum but couldn’t locate it — perhaps it has moved? A little more signage would be helpful there. On a personal note, the Abbey serves as the setting for my third murder mystery novel, Murder at the Monastery, and it was fantastic to revisit the location and soak in the atmosphere for inspiration. All in all, we spent a lovely couple of hours exploring this historic and evocative site. Glastonbury Abbey remains a truly special place, and I highly recommend a visit for anyone interested in history, legend, or simply enjoying a peaceful and scenic spot.

Absolutely beautiful Abbey ruins to visit. They have recently had the cafe, entrance and museum renovated. The Abbey, grounds and gardens are so beautifully maintained and a joy to walk around, and there are plenty of benches throughout. I would highly recommend a visit.

I have long wanted to visit the ruins of the famous abbey, where the remains of the legendary King Arthur (a very tall man, more than 2 meters tall) and his wife, Queen Guinevere, were found, and what I saw was very impressive. The place has amazing energy. Friendly people will explain everything in the information center. There is also a cafe. You can spend several hours without noticing how pleasantly the time passed.🙏🙏👍

Really great site and the exhibition gives loads of information and the timeline of the abbey. The ruins are great. The lady chapel was my favourite, really great energy in there. There was a Viking show on while I was there. The grounds are so lovely and you could spend several hours enjoying the energy of the space. Highly recommend. I purchased tickets onsite and had no wait time, which was good considering it was a bank holiday weekend.

Really enjoyed this. Very cool place. Admission price feels high for how much time you can realistically spend here, but a great site nonetheless.

Loved the history and the fact that so much of the Abbey ruins still exist today. Loved the squirrels in the Abbey too. Cute

Very beautiful property. Well worth a visit. Set in a picture perfect village. Recommend the estate walk up the hill to the tower for the views.

Fabulous Elizabethan House. The grounds are beautiful. There is a timed entry to the house. Also, there is some limited access whilst a staircase is being renovated. Easy parking. Great place for a picnic.

A National Trust star. A fabulous garden with lots of different styles on display in a tiny area. An imposing house with lots of rooms to explore and a long history to understand. There’s a nice cafe and you can go for a stroke around the estate if the mood takes you.

Fantastic location. Beautiful garden. 1st floor visit only. Eldest tapestry known by National Trust. Furnuture partly not original but that's part of the history of this estate.

This is a beautiful place with three different walks around lovely grounds. The guides that tell the history of the house are very knowledgeable, polite and friendly. The upstairs area was unfortunately closed awaiting renovation but the grounds were lovely. There is a good café and I can say that the pulled pork sandwich and potato wedges were very nice and reasonably priced. I will definitely return.

Superb house & gardens. Very sad that only the ground floor available whilst extensive repairs made on the other 2 floors. Very good cafe with plenty of open air space. Dogs welcome in the grounds & cafe. Super little shop but like ALL of the NT shops & similar, all their prices are far too expensive but of course, you are part if their captive audience. Finally, the staff could not be more pleasant & helpfully esoecially that lovely lady sitting on the shadows, quietly in the study. This is a well worth visit.

A really nice place to visit, I would say that you wouldn't spend all day here as you can complete the look around in 2 to three hours. There is a play area for the little kids to keep them happy for an hour. The house is ground floor only due to problems on the second and third floors ... The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable...you also have a cafe which sells hot and cold meals as well as drinks. All in all well worth the 3 hours we spent there. One last thing the ladies walk does include a few hills and the path does contain a few trip hazards so be careful

Lovely little harbour surrounded by fish n chips and icecream huts etc..West bay beach is stunning. Great for families but as a solo hiker, I prefer somewhere a little less busy.

This is a great place to sit, chill and unwind. Views are spectacular and stunning 😍 Plenty of amenities close by, with pubs, restaurants, tea, coffee, just great!!! Great food available right near to where you could sit a d chill! Very romantic setting as the sun goes down! It's a "must visit place!"

Lovely walks and my places to stop for drinks and food

Nice little harbour with plenty of benches to sit down and have your picnic or food from one of the food huts we had small cod and chips and a tea really nice.

Nice harbour at West Bay with south west coastal walks on both sides. Good place to stop for food, coffee, ice cream, toilets, etc.

Stopped here on a coach day trip on the way to Swanage. It's a lovely town with a lovely market and lots of nooks and crannies down by the Custom House. Well worth a visit.

Bridport is a thriving community with always lots going on

Would have been lovely in its heyday but now a bit run down. Lots to see over a 3 hour visit. Soft play area. Play fort and trampolines. Various animals to feed and set times to handle reptiles. Friendly staff. Better to visit on dry sunny days, take a picnic. Racoon looking old and lonely but well looked after. Foxes have large outdoor area. Prices on par with most adventure parks, a bit expensive. All theme park rides out of action and have been for a while. Quite a few empty enclosures.

Needed a bit of an update , particularly on entering. A lot of empty enclosures and broken rides/areas... however as you get further in the animal part (farm) is quite nice. But you are already on a downer as you walk in. The soft play was great and the little cafe part too.

Lovely staff and good variety of animals! Yes it needs updating as its been left to run down a little but taking into account the animals, soft play and cafe, walk through wallaby enclosure, animal meets and trampolines, I think its worth it. With some more money put into it, it has huge potential! Staff are keen to do the work to and get things upgraded so will be back again for sure!

I used to come to this farm regularly as a child and hadn’t been back for over 20 years since moving away. The farm has grown a lot with more animals and activities, but still has the same charm. The staff were all fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the animals. The enclosures are spacious and well thought out, and it was inspiring to hear about the rescue work of the charity. A special mention goes to Lucy, one of the keepers we met during our visit. Hearing about her hands-on rescue efforts, including personally helping to bring in the chinchillas was truly heartwarming. This farm is perfect for all ages (even those without children) and a must-visit for animal lovers!

Really aimed at younger children, but who doesn't like stroking bunnies and guinea pigs 😊 Staff are lovely and friendly, plenty of places for your picnic. Sat nav couldn't find it but our phones took us straight there, plenty of free parking. Recommend a visit

Thank you so much to the lovely staff who were on site on the 15th. Your warmth and professionalism made this a memorable and excellent day out. I highly recommend this park to everyone!

We went on a Sunday. I was scared we won't be able to get in as I didn't purchase our tickets online in advance. I was surprised to see the empty car park on arrival. Tickets are way too pricey for the offering. As soon as you enter you will see how bad is the park Condition. Toilets are clean, staff is lovely. They have a small buffet in the soft play. Children had fun but it is not worth the money.

As I had a dog, I went up stairs to the Heritage coast centre to ask the rules around dogs. Meredith, the woman on guard duty, told me to tie up my dog downstairs, ( I did not enter into the museum Because dogs can’t go in). I asked if she had any leaflets of information regarding the fossil beach and she just said tie up your dog and you can get them yourself, and refused to hand me any. I found her attitude extremely rude and condescending. I then met Steve who works for the local council and he was the total opposite, he even went to change my £5 note, into coins for the parking. WiFi is not very reliable there. I also have to mention that Meredith was watching as I talked to Steve and was smirking. I didn’t appreciate that when I challenged her attitude she responded I’m a volunteer. Does that give her the right to be rude? I don’t think so. I did not go in to the facility. I was extremely disappointed with Meredith’s attitude.

Today we visited the heritage centre and was amazed at the amount of fossil information on display. Super friendly staff. After spending time on the beach at Black Ven the staff were happy to review some of my finds and help explain what they were. Great for families. Well worth a visit 👍

What a fab place. Fun for fossil Hunting We also found loads of sea glass. The shop there was reasonably priced and there was toilets and a cafe toilets were free. Car park decent price and right on the beach. Dogs allowed in the beach.

Charmouth is a beautiful and interesting beach with constantly changing scenery due to erosion and just the sheer natural aspects of the constantly changing ocean and weather. I come here often to put it midly as it has a real sense of calm and tranquillity for me whether it be to eat my sandwiches, have a quick snooze on my way to or from fishing, grab some air, recharge or simply watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets ill always stop. It stretches for miles as does your imagination when there. I prefer winter time in all honesty as I prefer if im the only person around although in the warmer months I usually am as I arrive at 4am probably at the latest. The car park attends are welcoming and friendly and also work hard to maintain cleanliness especially after spring tides or/ and strong south westerlies. It gets very crowded at weekends and summer holidays though with people searching for fossils as its world renowned for precisely this. Thoroughly recommended.

A fabulous area to visit. Lots of lovely towns and villages to explore.

Pebbled shingled beach people swimming, bathing in sea heritage centre very interesting wheelchair access at different levels ok setting along pier head

A sweet little beach for the dogs with friendly people and dogs there. A lovely cafe with gorgeous toasties too, a little pricy but everywhere is now!

We were in a Friday, no waiting queue to go in, definitely buy tickets online its cheaper. It's a good fun for few hours, but not enough rides to keep you busy for entire day. In two hours you can finnish all the rides. Good variety of food and drinks and surprisingly clean all around. I will comeback here.

It claims to be biggest free entry theme park in the UK and they are not wrong. Reasonable ticket prices, and many varieties of fun rides for kids of all ages and adults. You can buy 1 day, 3 days or annual pass or top up the credits and use them to take selective rides you like. Buy online in advance to make big savings. If you are fond of rides, buying a day pass definitely worth it. Toilets are available and plenty of food stalls. Rides are also thrilling and joyful. They are also open for longer times on selective days, check their website for their schedules.

Brean Leisure Theme park I was so pleasantly surprised by this park.Plenty to do for all ages.You can buy tokens or wristbands.We got unlimited bands and had a blast.We found the park to be extremely clean,completely friendly and not overly croweded.Staff are friendly and plenty of food options Rides,arcades,Trampolines and funfair games. Sweet Treats Brean takes the cake...Literally.Sweets,stuffed cookies,choco strawbs,crepes and doughnuts.You would be silly not to stop in and say hello to the Amazing team of ladies that make the sweet shop even Sweeter.My cookies were delicious,mainly the orea and dubai style🤤 Thank you Brean for a lovely day. 10/10 park.i highly recommend others to visit and I'd defo return in future

We had a great evening here. Something for everyone. Think the girl serving ice cream was being held there against her will and being forced to work (but thats just my opinion and probably isn't true) otherwise, everyone was friendly and the evening was a good one. Just to note, the go karts and mini golf is not included in the wrist bands.

A very good place for young teens to start their thrill seeking. Basically a permanent funfair so expect those sort of rides. Good value for money lots of rides in a small area so you don't spend all day walking from ride to ride.

Great place to take the kids, you can spend a couple of hours or all day here. Lots of rides for all ages. Kids over 1.2m can access all rides and the staff do check the childrens height. Lots of fun to be had. Dogs are allowed on site on leads. There's are water bowls dotted around the park. Wrist bands are cheaper if you buy online.

Always a good time here. Average prices by today's standards. Visited again recently. Unfortunately the opening hours were very limited, shame considering it's June, and a few of the bigger rides were out of order. Still, the wristbands were cheap enough, so made the most of what was available! Good for little ones!

Burnham on sea low 6 leg lighthouse is a must see if you are in the area. Lots of dog walkers on the wonderful beach.

I recommend planning your visit during low tide. This allows you to walk right out onto the sands, getting up close to the lighthouse and enjoying uninterrupted views without contending with the notoriously soft mud closer to the esplanade.

Very enigmatic. Park by one of the piers and walk along the beach. Sand is flat when the tide is out. Be warned can be very muddy, so if you have furry friends take a towel and bucket if water 🙂

The Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse, fondly referred to as 'the Lighthouse on Legs', has a rich and dynamic history that has evolved significantly since its construction in 1832 and continues to play an operational role today. Additional information. Visiting is easy as this is on the public beach, the nearest parking would be on Poplar Road ( 51.24464740501554, -3.000507843662151) but this is busy. There is however plenty of parking on the sea front (51.2391062944699, -2.9989930766074693) then there is an easy 1.1 KM walk along the beach. There are lots of facilities on the sea front.

To get to the lighthouse from unity Beach . Head for the beach turn left and walk for 3 miles.

A great beach. Definitely ideal for walking across (especially as the weather treated us so well). Overall not too busy, generally very clean and with nice, smooth sand. Recommend visiting.

A lovely walk along the beach. The beach is wide do can take a lovely long walk. The sand dunes are beautiful. Dogs are allowed during the winter months but not in the summer.

Beautiful spot, a really lovely garden to walk around. Would definitely go back. 5 stars for the garden, 3.5 for the food. We went to the cafe, only a few vegan options, I have a very nice pea soup, the bread though was very dry. Husband had beetroot falafel salad and he was sure they were cauldron (brand) ones, not freshly made. Overall though, nice spot for lunch, good service and fairly priced

Our visit to the Hestercombe House and Gardens was a good morning visit just off M5. Currently being renovated it still offers an insight into the past of the house and previous uses, ground floor and couple rooms upstairs available, outside a good garden and walk through woods. Grounds a little parched after heatwave ( End of August) and need of TLC. Good restaurant on site with nice meals.

Hestercombe House and Gardens is a beautiful place to visit. The gardens are stunning, with small houses, lakes, and hidden paths through the woods. It was lovely to wander with friends before heading to the café for delicious food. The staff were very friendly, and I would highly recommend visiting.

Called in on our way home from Cornwall as it breaks the journey up. Only 10 minutes from junction 25 of the M5 and fairly straightforward to get here. We arrived around 11am and it was quite busy but still able to get a space.. Headed to cafe and had a nice pot of tea and cheese scone..(scone nice and warm but butter was too hard to spread,needed to soften first).scummy though. We then visited the house and we're greeted by some friendly ladies who gave us some information sheets to read on the brief history of the house. Most of the rooms are empty from furniture but their are display cabinets with items to view and loads of pictures and history facts to read. We walked the gardens at the front of house and then headed round past the orangery and walked all the way to the top of vast rear gardens and back down the other side which is higher up and you can look down from above the water cascade ,which unfortunately this time had no water running down for full impact..quite rough and steep in places but not too bad .

Friends have recently moved to Somerset and found this gem. They have joined so we got half price entry! There are so many delights to find along the well-kept trails and the formal gardens are absolutely stunning. We were very lucky with the weather as it was a beautiful sunny day. There's not an awful lot to see in the house, but it was obviously grand in it's day. The gardens are most certainly the highlight. Stunning views across the county.

Hestercombe is magical - I can't think of any other way to describe it. The grounds are wonderful - the gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll are stunning at the moment. The air is filled with the scent of Wisteria which has the largest and most prolific blooms that I've ever seen. The woodland Estate is full of Bluebells, cow parsley, wood violets, birds singing and so many shades of fresh green of glorious trees. A place of joy and calm 😍😍

We enjoyed our day out at Hestercombe and our dog felt welcome too. The cafe served a good variety of food that well priced. My partner had the falafel salad and I had the first finger open sandwich that were well presented and tasty. We went back after seeing the beautiful gardens for hot drinks and tasty cake. You can go to the cafe without going into the gardens if you wish

Lovely park to walk, sit, picnic, beautiful plants trees, the river Tone runs through,there's a lake coffee stop, great children's play area, well worth a look,and very close to the town centre.

Great park that is a hidden gem! I've been trying to find a park with all a good park has to offer for years in Somerset since moving here, and this has it all! Such an unknown hero! Ice cream stand and cafe in the park too, with 2 playgrounds, crazy golf, a pond/ small stretch of water, fountain and bandstand. Brilliant place that is a new favourite space to go and enjoy 😁 (Just stick to the actual cafe, my son's pretend cafe charged £1,950 for a sandwich, would not recommend)

Lovely park - if you’re looking for the nice part of Taunton this is it. A lovely stroll, especially on your lunch break. The seagulls are something to look out for though!!

Beautiful park and well-maintained with glorious flowerbeds and the obligatory ducks!

Vivary Park was chosen to be the venue for the largest group of Branching Corrugahorn players ever assembled in one place. The idea was formulated in 1964, it was hoped that the event would take place in 1970. The Branching Corrugahorn is constructed from flexible corrugated pipe normally found in the pulmonary 🫁 care ward of a hospital. It turned out to be a logistical nightmare and it took eleven years for the event to come to fruition. On the seventeenth of July, 1975 there was huge excitement in Taunton as all the world's Branching Corrugahorn players came to town. All three of them had a great time playing together. That record still stands today.

Excellent experience, visited for short periods,in searching for refreshments, flowers are beautifully decorated,and the waterfall is very soothing.i really enjoyed it..

Beautiful park, great for a relaxing time and well looked after.

It's hard to find anything that's free these days, and it's really hard to find something free that is this good! It was suggested to us by a local when we found ourselves in the area on a wet day. It's a genuinely well thought-out, structured and filled museum with a great balance of information, story, activity and exhibits. Excellent place to spend a few hours, and please be sure to donate a few quid each as you leave.

A good museum in the castle. Plenty of exhibits. Well designed galleries and a friendly face on arrival. Nice cafe with tables in & out. One of the best attractions in Taunton, and: it's free! ( Donations welcomed )

We went in with low expectations of this museum after we'd be told by someone it was just a hotel. The layout of the museum is very well thought about and we'll put together. With an almost minimalist style throughout style wise it gives you a chance to fully embrace the stocked displays. The staff were really friendly, there was no push for sales or donations (obviously we did a donation anyway). There was a kids walkthrough which kept them full emersed throughout which cost £1. It took about an hour and 20 minutes I think to get around, looking at everything but stopping to read about the things that we found particularly interesting. I'm sure you could spend more time if you truly wanted to but this was good for us. I would say if you are visiting Taunton for the day, it's definitely worth a walk around. Particular highlights for me were the revolution section as I was completely unaware of this and the heart box and the very large shoes.

A wonderful museum with its own history. Nice staff. Entrance is free, but you can donate from £5. You can also drink coffee and have a snack on the museum grounds.

We went into the museum simply to get out of the rain and ended up staying about three hours. The displays were extremely interesting and very professional and informative in presentation. Entrance price was by donation. I would highly recommend this hidden gem if you are in the Taunton area.

Very interesting and informative of the Somerset area with lots of interesting fossils and artifacts. Well worth a visit and they do not charge for entry although do suggest donation which we were more than happy to pay.

Found myself in Taunton with a few hours to spare, so thought I would visit. Really glad I did. A fantastic museum rich in content, and full of surprises. Staff were friendly and helpful and the cafe offered good food at reasonable prices. Even if you have lived in Somerset all your life you will discover something new.

This attraction is so fun for everyone no matter your age. We visited with my Husband and had so much fun riding the tramways. The ride is around the countryside and the natural reserve with birds all around that are flying just above your head if you’re seated upstairs. It’s so beautiful! There’s few stops if you want to explore and coming back later. But there’s one where everyone has to come out in a small village. There’s a cafe, toilets and a souvenir shop. You can take the same tramway right away for the return or wait a bit to try another one. We tried a different tramway for the way back and decided to sit upstairs. It’s way more fun in our opinion but it’s nice to experience both. If you love old vehicles like ourselves you need to do it!

I don't give 5 stars often. Realy Nice . We started at the other end first as parking was realy good. (Furthest from Seaton ) im rubbish at remembering names. Getting there .... Trouble was we went the country road way to it . Hahahha blimey 🤣 . I think my sat nav was against me and used the narrowest roads out. City boys to Country Side folk . We do 60 on dual carriageway and can see infront they do that with hedges hitting each wing mirror blindfolded hahahha. We went in the wrong end so missed the sign posts. But thats part of the adventure isn't it. You must try Seaton Tramway. The staff are volunteers and passionate . We took our best mate and she was so welcome and of course had to sit downstairs 😀. There's an area on route where dogs are not allowed but you can understand why. We had a unlimited ticked but just used it to the end and back but best buy. Now we wished we stopped off some stops. Do it relax with the train track sound and enjoy the view. Our best mate was not sure what was happening on way but enjoyed the wind , but on the journey on the way back she was snoring 😴 😀 loved it

Lovely way to ride into Seaton. Caught the tram from the Clayton station and went passed some lovely sites. Wetlands looked an interesting stop but thought we'd carry straight onto Seaton and ran out of time to stop on the way back. Staff and facilities are brilliant. Highly recommended way to travel unto Seaton if you're visiting for a day.

Love it, we do a trip every autumn and enjoy the experience ever time, plus the dog can come to as she is welll behaved. A walk down to the end of the beach path and a great cafe awaits you with home made soup and delicious cakes.

It's nice that an old railway line has been given another purpose. We had a nice ride down Colyton where we had a lovely cream tea at the very pretty station. The only thing for us was that we couldn't stop at the wetland stop as we had our dog. It would be good if there was more info on what to do at each stop, but was good to get a ride on a tram.

Everyone is right - Seaton Tramway lives up to the hype. It’s quirky, it’s cute, it’s ’different’. Enthusiastic staff operate charming old trams on a gorgeously scenic route up to Colyton. There’s something for the whole family here. Get involved.

Ride one of 14 trams in the fleet for three miles in one direction and back. A rover ticket allows you all day hoping on and off at any station. Dogs can ride but cant visit the nature reserve. Mind your head when on the trams as they are smaller than you think, but interesting.

A lovely day spent wandering about looking at the model scenes, a quick train journey and a nice wander through the gardens. Currently 50% off ticket (June 2025 visit, not sure how long the code applies for) as it is their 50th anniversary. Well appointed facilities. Good signposting. Beautiful gardens to wander around. Had a cream tea which was delicious 😋 Only downside was the train ride. Sat with my family but moved by the man getting everyone on to accommodate a family to sit together. He didn't check I was then with my group but to compensate when he realised was to allow us another ride however as we had our dog with us another go around with all the smoke was not a good idea. Glad the other family sat together 😂 I am not sure the poor man who was then lumbered with me sat opposite him was altogether happy. As I had no family near me, as they were moved to the back and I was moved to the middle, he was equally as unhappy as he had to put up with me forcing him to speak! Note to self: not everyone appreciates chatting 🤯 A lovely day out. A must for little kids. So many activities to do. There was a tent at the top of the hill with giant Jenga, bean bag toss, connect 4, giant dominos, table tennis...lots to keep kids amused. Crazy golf, climbing frames, swings.

Returned 15 years later now with my own 19 month old (I used to visit with my grandparents all the time!) it was such a wonderful, nostalgic morning for me and our toddler loved it too. Beautiful gardens to wander around, great play park and the miniature train ride was obviously the highlight! Love how it weaves in and out of the gardens, down a long tunnel, really is beautiful. Don’t miss the model railway exhibition, I could have stayed in there for ages watching the trains go round. Just losing a star as I think the toilets could have been cleaner and better baby changing facilities. Other than that, great day out.

A great place to visit with our five year old grandson. We loved the railway and train ride, complete with moles. Great railway models. Play area and zip wire. Good food! & only one, short, sharp shower 👌 😎

What a brilliant day out for all the family. Even Grandad enjoyed it! Some beautiful gardens, great play areas, fun train ride. Lots of shady spots to sit with a picnic. Very clean and well kept. Very impressed. My 4 year old is desperate to go back. My only minor point is that there are no water fountains to refill bottles but the lady in the cafe offered to do this.

Pecorama is a magical place for both children and adults as long as you like steam trains and model railways. They have extended the miniature railway since our last visit, now the train journey is longer and more enjoyable. The model layouts are fascinating and the attention to detail is perfection. Lots of inspiration for creating your own layout, and the chance to purchase the track and engines to run on it. There are lots of activities for children to enjoy with food outlets or the option to picnic when hunger strikes. A very enjoyable day out for all ages.

A great day out for all the family. Miniature steam train and beautiful gardens, large play area and crazy golf are among the attractions. Also a large model railway exhibition and model shop. Really enjoyed our visit.

A delightful little place - fantastic value at the 50% deal running for their anniversary. I'd suggest it could be a little pricey at full price, but if you are a train enthusiast or have young children it will easily keep you occupied for a day.

Excellent facilities, very dog friendly. Lovely walk in good weather. Enjoyed seeing Donkeys in nice surroundings; very well cared for and loved. Gorgeous coffee and cake in the cafe too.

Great place. Definitely recommend coming here. Free entry and you can donate to help out. Donkeys were lovely and funny when one started issues with another donkey for smelling poo. They do sound like they have sore throats from all the noises they make 😂. Beautiful place tho and good clean toilets

I just had to meet Walter! The donkey whom my husband had gifted an adoption from The Donkey Sanctuary. I was expecting an old fashioned set up but I was totally wrong. The entrance is modern, well kept and clean. It is all well organised and the lovely people who work and volunteer, are well informed and willing to answer questions. We sat through a lovely informative talk where we watched the donkeys like a heard of cattle go back into the main barn that had fresh hay. They are such gentle animals, well worth the visit. It caters for all ages and with plenty of car parking spaces too. Definitely would recommend

What a beautiful location! There are so many well-cared-for donkeys, and we enjoyed an informative talk from one of the staff members. The hedge maze and play area for children provide great fun for everyone. There is plenty of seating around the park and fields. The restaurant was very popular, with a big queue leading into the main area. The food is excellent and offers amazing value for money, with huge cups of coffee. All the staff were working very hard. How is this place free? The shop has a wide range of items, all at low prices. It’s just fantastic! We will definitely be back soon.

Wonderful example of conservancy & protection of these gentle creatures. See many donkeys living in grassy fields and close up in their pens. Great layout of viewing walks all signposted with donkey info. Children will love it. Tea rooms and lunches also served.

What a gem this is. A peaceful, tranquil site with c.200 donkeys roaming the many paddocks. Good restaurant, gift shop, educational area and things for kids including a surprisingly tricky maze. Highly recommended way to spend an afternoon, with your dogs if you like also. Just remember to donate as the place is free entry.

Amazing place to visit. Facilities are great for visitors and Donkeys! The staff are excellent. The talk at shelter 1 when we went was very interesting and also entertaining when one naughty Donkey nibbled and undid the shoelace of the handler doing the talk. I never knew Donkeys cannot take much weight at all despite everything you see on screen and TV! Its well worth a visit. Entry is free! But please donate to such a good cause. We were visiting our adopted Donkey, Ashley on the day but the walks around the massive grounds are great to do and the cafe is well worth a stop off after too!

Excellent small zoo. Spacious grounds, very helpful and friendly staff and great talks by the keepers. Amazing play areas both indoors and outdoors, with a cafe serving light meals, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices. Would highly recommend a visit.

We had the best few hours here today. The zookeepers were so friendly and knowledgeable, the animals are all clearly very well cared for and there is so much space for little ones to run and play. Would definitely return!

We had such a fun day here. There was more than I thought there would be. We went on a Wednesday, pretty quiet, we didn’t wait long to get in, 5 minutes or so, and didn’t buy tickets in advanced. You can do that if you wish but it doesn’t make much difference. £16.50 (Adult ticket) Really enjoyed the talks, they were very informative and the staff were lovely, it was nice being able to ask questions and become more educated on some of the animals there. We ended up staying from opening to closing, attending every talk. I definitely recommend this zoo as it educates us on the conservation of wildlife.

Great visit to Tropiquaria with a 3 year old, 8 & 9 year old in the Easter holidays (April 2025) - a compact zoo & aquarium - we spent 4 hours here exploring. There's a great programme of talks throughout the day - we especially enjoyed the Tapir & Beever family feeding times! Plenty of play areas and space to explore, if the weather is favourable - lots of indoor/covered spaces if not. Great cafe area with plenty of seating - and you can take your own food/packed lunch! We didn't get to see The Bobcat....so we'll have to make a return visit when we're next in the area.

Brilliant little zoo! Highly recommend going to all the talks about the animals, highly knowledgeable keepers and entertaining talks too. The talks allowed us to get a good view of the animals that were otherwise snoozing out of sight as the keepers feed them as they do the talk encouraging the animals to come out. It was such a hot day when we went we probably wouldn't of had much of a chance to see the serval and bobcat if we didn't attend the talks/feeds for them. Amazing play areas for children! There's a large indoor one in the cafe and a couple of outdoor ones too. Café food was good and staff were lovely. We had so much fun there, highly recommend going if you're in the area!

We all had a fantastic time here today. Lots of really interesting animals to see, especially the new bobcat that was rescued from human cruelty. The kids always love the play areas, especially playing hide and seek in the pirate ships, and it's great to see the peacocks wandering around 🙂

We arranged for our son to have the 1 hour zoo keeper experience as a 6th birthday treat and what a treat it was… he had the most amazing time. Sam really ensured our son was enthralled and got the most of our time with the selection of animals. He was super knowledgeable and explained everything so that the children understood. Would highly recommend such a fabulous experience for the children to get involved in. Thank you again Sam for making our boys birthday one he’ll remember.

This was a far more interesting attraction than I was expecting and easily worth the £7.20 entry fee. I was expecting something akin to piles of fallen down masonry everywhere but in fact, other than the Abbey Church which is gone and only visible through the positions of its original foundation stones, many of the other buildings attached to it as part of the monastery are surprisingly intact. Spent a number of hours looking around and it wasn't busy at all on an early October Saturday.

Came here on a glorious summers day having just joined the English heritage. Took the West Somerset steam train which was a short walk away. Expected this to be ruins but was pleasantly surprised at how well retained this building was. Steeped in history. And great to explore. Plenty of rooms to visit including a big open room with loads of atmosphere. And with lovely grounds outside to sit and enjoy. A well stocked shop where both my sister and myself returned with souvenirs and yummy jams and relishes. And a very helpful assistant who gave us loads of information about the Abbey.

Just an incredible and very interesting site. The buildings are well maintained and you really get a sense of the importance of this historic building.

2nd visit here , a beautiful tranquil and calm place, a really unique and impressive place not to be missed, The visitor assistant was so welcoming and friendly, cant praise her enough.we will be visiting again when in the area.

A hidden gem, not busy when we visited in high season, fascinating place, lovely knowledgeable, helpful staff

A very impressive Abbey. Apart from the church, that no longer exists, plenty of the Abbey is still there. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Impressive tiles.

Nice place to visit. Good history of Cistertian Abbey and well laid out. Some original tile and paving work. Small shop, toilets are clean and easy free parking in the English Heritage car park across the road. Free disabled parking on site. Informative and helpful worker stationed in shop.Well worth a visit.

We are from West Yorkshire and always look forward to our annual visit to the cider farm en route to Cornwall, we’ve had some lovely times there and bought cider and gifts. We have been disappointed over the last 3 years by the reduction of opening hours, today when asked if the shop was open we were greeted with a brusque response that sheep had to be seen to. Poor customer focus.

A wonderful little hidden cider farm. It was a wonderful stroll around the small orchard and relax in the hammocks there. The little shop was very pleasant, and staff very friendly. It was nice to feed the pigs whilst on our visit. Will return when next this way

Stayed in the safari tents for a couple of nights to celebrate my 40th birthday. I loved it, such a lovely whimsical place full of natural beauty. The accommodation was clean and well looked after. The check in process was easy, just turn up and let yourself in. The highlight was the farm cat Custard who checked in on us regularly throughout the stay.

Just love it out there. I Take my aunties out there alot. Sally and her team are fantastic! Not just with us but with all the customers. Staff are polite, attentive and lovely. Had an elderly uncles birthday a few weeks ago and pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a nice time..thank you x

It's one of the most beautiful places I've been lucky enough to visit! Super friendly staff, Freddie, the one-eyed goat 🐐 is just brilliant. The scenery is breathtaking. I'm so glad we went! The apple juice is lovely, and so we breakfast! Highly recommend a visit!

Excellent little working cider farm. You can walk among the various different breeds of apple in the orchard and there's a small restaurant which serves very nice food. They make a few different cider flavours which are all very nice, as well as gins and such. I recommend the honey cider 👌 *Update* Been again this year (2024). Still a great place to visit. The only thing I'm a bit gutted about is that the cider is no longer sold in the glass jars as it used to be. We all still enjoyed walking through the orchard and the kids loved seeing the animals and playing in the play area. Food was lovely and the staff were very friendly.

Happened upon this Cider Farm almost by accident as we were on route to camp close by and saw the road sign for it!…wonderful place…lots of play equipment for the younger ones - orchard walks - animals to feed - coffee shop (highly recommend the cider cake!!) - small gift shop with local products to sell which we really appreciated …friendly staff and helpful service - cider tasting available..plenty of parking spaces and disabled parking spaces available too. Toilets available however I was unable to see if disability access was possible to these but given how lovely this place was I fully expect it was!…you can also view the cider pressing room and there are plenty of information boards to read. We both noted that this cider farm had fully retained it small traditional feel whilst offering much to see and do..

Had a fantastic time at Diggerland after visiting off the back of a friend's recommendation. Initially it may seem small when you arrive but unlike other parks, there isn't masses of walking in-between and everything is right next to each other. The staff were so friendly and inviting, the rides were excellent, particularly the Spinning Dizzy and the Giant Diggers. Kids had a blast, and no additional money needed spending once there.

Good outdoor facilities. I think the price could be lower as it is expensive. Although they class themselves as a theme park, I would disagree. You would spend a few hours here but not a full day out unless you wanted to repeat the activities. The outside wooden play areas are extremely outdated and unsafe in areas in my opinion. You shouldn’t have to worry about your child being safe on the equipment and I did. I think the wooden play areas are overlooked and probably haven’t been thoroughly safety checked in a long time. We came in 2023 and 2025 and nothing has been updated in that time and I had the same opinions about the play areas both times. The wood in some areas is unsafe. The indoor soft play is the worst and dirtiest soft play I’ve ever visited. It is disgusting and a fine example of why soft plays are a breeding ground for germs. I actually didn’t let my children play in them after I discovered the condition of them. I don’t think they’d be any evidence of the soft play having ever been cleaned. The indoor and outdoor play areas need a full revamp in my opinion. I have videos of all areas of concern but can’t upload them to this review.

I originally thought £25 a head was expensive. But, after seeing just about everything was included, I decided it was bloody good value for money, especially if your going for the day. My very young grandsons loved it . Especially seeing their 85 year old Grandad driving go karts and dodgems. I got in for half price, my carer got in for free

All the years that it's been open for my son's birthday.... We have visited. He's just celebrated his 16th birthday and yet again he's loved it. It was a great day out for us as we know it's safe, not massive and crazy busy so out 16 year old with additional needs doesn't get overwhelmed and is now going around the park independently and loves it. The staff albeit young, are mostly all so lovely, some are chatty, but all helped my son and made him feel at ease. The cafe.... Is spotless. The cleanliness was something even my children mentioned. Brilliant!! Very well organised and well thought out process ready for feeding lots of visitors. Benches that are wheelchair accessible were great. Food really great!! And well priced. .... The only 2 negatives... The park is incredibly pricey, we did book online which reduces it hugely, however, our family members couldn't join us as it was just too expensive and they wouldn't be going on anything either, just watching the children have fun. I do understand the price of equipment and fuel but this moves on to my second point... The equipment is all looking tired and dated and a few things not working. Most things haven't changed since my boy was little. We WILL continue to visit, this doesn't put us off, just observations and comments. I hope it continues to welcome visitors for many more years to come.

Dig earth deep with massive scoop, me likey. Fun for kids with good mix of kiddy and teen rides. Police car joyride for under age drivers is a highlight Some rides are very slow 🦥 but that's diggers for you Decent cafe and playground Would i queue for these rides if it was busy? Would spoil the fun for sure as the rides are good fun without being spectacular Overall, fun, pricey, some genuine unique thrills but best experienced when not too busy so you get your money's worth

Omg what a fabulous day out! You might wince at the price, book in advance it’s cheaper. But when you think of the wonderful experience you get, and the maintenance of the equipment… not to mention the helpful happy staff, it’s worth every penny!

Loads a diggers. Good fun for all ages, including me and I'm a granny. Staff are mainly lovely, the guys driving the 'safari' rides obviously love their jobs, young and older.

Had a fantastic day at Yarak Birds of Prey. It was a humbling experience to handle the various birds of prey - from little Dottie (small owl) to Maya a Chilean Blue Eagle. Meg was never fazed by the many questions put to her - she is a great asset to Yarak. Well done Meg and good luck with your assessment-we're sure you'll pass with 'flying' colours. Well worth a visit.

Took my 11 year old son here as a birthday present today. Lovely location set in beautiful countryside and handy for us being 5 minutes from home. The staff are very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. On arrival we grabbed a cup of tea/hot chocolate and were allowed to wander around and look at some of the birds in their averies before being lead into the indoor flying barn (due to recent bird flu outbreak they weren't flying them outside). We got to handle and fly several owls in the morning and then had a break for lunch. The food choices were fairly limited but a good enough variety for most people to find something they like. The food itself was nice and a decent size, prices were equivalent to going to a pub, not that I begrudged paying as the money helps support the centre. After lunch we went back to the barn and enjoyed handling and flying numerous birds which was great, the staff told us about the habitats they would be found in the wild along with information about the specific bird. Overall a really enjoyable day which both my son and I really enjoyed, would highly recommend anyone with an interest in birds of prey to come here. Thank you to the staff for making it a memorable day out.

We had an amazing time! Meg is a font of knowledge whos passion really is undeniable. Will definitely be back again, it's lovely to go to an interactive place like this and come away truly feeling that the birds well being and care is at the forefront of everything their human slaves do for them. Our daughter is autistic and can struggle with confidence around alot of people so having a 1:1 experience for her was perfect, she soon warmed to Meg which was a pleasure to watch. Thank you 😊

We had the best day! Such a great variation of birds and the staff were very professional and they clearly prioritised the birds’ needs, which was lovely to see. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was great, too. A generous portion and it was very quick! I would definitely recommend and go back. It’s a birthday I’ll always remember. Thanks, again

An amazing experience for my husband for his birthday, Meg was very knowledgeable about all of the birds and answered questions readily. We had a great day .

Staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and you get to fly birds of prey yourself with excellent supervision. I would highly recommend Yarak! As a birthday present for my son, he was over the moon. Visit this place, you will not be disappointed!

An amazing place with caring, friendly and fun staff which makes for a wonderful experience for visitors and most importantly lovingly cared for and stunning birds. Lucy guided us through the day, she was fantastic and had a great connection with the birds. John, the owner, couldn't have been more friendly, informative and helpful. Highly recommended.

Such a brilliant place. My partner and I came here with my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew on a sunny Saturday in June and I think we had as much fun as the kids! A great balance of museum (although you feel old when you see a bedroom from the '80s in a museum, haha), play areas, animals, fun and education. The staff were absolutely brilliant, so fun, engaging, and enthusiastic, always happy to help and chat, especially one larger than life member of staff called Nick. Plenty of play areas, inside and out, the kids loved them. Timed events - there's always something going on and time went so quickly. Animal handling, ferret racing, bottle feeding lambs, walking a goat, bird of prey display. Plenty of hand washing facilities. The animals look well looked after and you can feed most of them with the free animal feed they give you at the entrance. We didn't book in advance online but didn't have to wait long in the queue to get in. We took our own packed lunch, and left it in the car and were allowed out to get it. Plenty of benches to eat it on. Free water available to refill drinks, but we did also buy soft drinks there. We bought 6 ice creams at £16 which i thought was quite reasonable compared to some places I've been. Free onsite parking with plenty of space. Definitely worth paying an extra £2.50 to go on the deer train, that was the highlight of our day. What a wonderful place. Kids and adults had a great day out.

Such an amazing place to visit. Has to be one of our favourite attractions around - so much to do and see. All the events are fantastic and every member of staff is lovely. The animals are well cared for. Whenever we visit my daughter and I can’t stop grinning, thank you to everyone here. To John and his wife especially - your enthusiasm really shines through and you make a world of difference. Ferret racing is still hilarious after the 10th time, and the deer train is a unique experience.

Very interesting place. Especially for those interested in old vehicles. Very impressive collection of old cars. We loved the exhibition of old farming machinery and how high streets used to look like. So much to learn about recent history and daily living! We took a ride on the deer train which was also very enjoyable:)

We found the whole experience wonderful from start to finish. The oldie farming vehicles were particularly of interest as we live in a rural community. Feeding and walking the goats was as good as it gets and what a thrill everyone had in feeding the herd of deer by hand as well as the odd llama or two. The deer train ride was very informative from the highly energetic and enthusiastic John who also appeared as compare for the ferret racing. He was very helpful throughout our visit. The bird of prey demonstration appealed to all ages with the little ones being kept on their toes by the youthful nature of the birds. There was ample health and safety messages and plenty of hand washing facilities on site. It was a lovely day all round and we would love to re- visit when down this way again.

This place was a lot of fun for me and my littles. The museum side was great fun for all 4 of us to look around and the playgrounds, animal feeding and ferret racing was a blast. A great day out ☺️

Lovely park very family orientated good for children. We loved the birds of prey display and got to have a photo taken with them. Lots of old machinery cars& bikes . Very good value for money spent 4 hours in total

Lovely place to go with the family. They have lots of things to do and places to explore, from feeding the animals to ferret racing. Feeding the lamas and deer on the deer train was an experience my little ones will not forget in a hurry!!

Nice clean beach in the summer for the kids & family

Normally open to public but I guess due to covid it's closed at the moment x

There was nobody there so cant really comment beach looked clean

Grate beach RNLI open day was brilliant

Great beaches good ice-cream

No dog access between May -Sept

Fab place even in Autumn!

We had a fantastic visit to A La Ronde!! We did a walking tour of the estate with Nigel and he was great fun, I really enjoyed the tour. We then ventured inside and there were plenty of volunteers dotted throughout. We grabbed lunch from the food van on site and the staff there were fantastic too. This was a lovely national trust and I loved how it looked like a moomin house!

Beautiful house! Well maintained with beautiful shells and feather collection/decorations. The volunteers are very friendly with lots of knowledge about the house and people who lived there. The van has great drinks, cakes, soups, scones and panini's.

TL;DR absolutely awesome This properA la Ronde had been on my to-visit list for years. I finally found myself in the area with a few hours to spare. I expected to spend maybe an hour — small house, in and out in twenty minutes, quick coffee, and move on. I ended up spending THREE hours there. There wasn’t a single flaw I could find. This was, hands down, the best National Trust experience I’ve ever had. The volunteers and staff were genuinely kind and friendly. The place was spotless — even the toilets smelled fresh. The second-hand bookshop is well stocked with a lovely selection of books. The tea, coffee, ice cream, and lemonade were all delicious. You can sit in the shade of fruit trees in the orchard or enjoy the sunshine on the lawn in front of the house, with views over the River Exe and Exmouth. The grounds aren’t vast, but they’re perfect for a gentle stroll, with benches thoughtfully placed along the way. And then there’s the house itself. What a curious little place! Seashells and feathers everywhere. And more shells. There’s just so much to see and marvel at. I’ll definitely visit again — and next time, I’m bringing the whole family.

It was easy to get to on the 57 bus from the town centre of Exmouth. This sixteen sided property with a Octagon core centre room. I've never seen anything quite like it! The two cousins who had the house designed and built by a relation who was an architect. The thought that has gone into every aspect is funominal! Set on an elevated position overlooking Exmouth Seafront and farther afield. The shells were simply Stunning, I know I'm repeating myself but I've never seen anything like it! What charm and beauty it holds.

Friendly helpfully staff. Highly recommend the grounds walking tour. Very interesting. Lovely views of the estery.

The house is small but amazing. Loved the feather frieze and the she'll room. Staff were very knowledgeable and really happy to share their love of the building and it's history.

A very quirky building well set out for the public to see every room, with lots of information in them about the property. They volunteer's knowledgeable and friendly. The grounds are beautiful on the lovely sunny day we visited, would be a little too exposed to enjoy in damp or windy weather. Would go again when in the area.