I have purchased DA roses from garden centres many times over the years and finally visited the DA roses shop and gardens in Shropshire. Wow, it was even better than I'd hoped. Plenty of free parking, and stunning rose gardens on display. There is a lovely cafe and also a restaurant that serves fantastic food, a good variety with friendly service. A wonderful gift shop is on site too and of course, plenty of DA roses on sale plus a number of companion plants. We'll worth a visit. Of course I came away with 4 lady of shallot rose plants plus a few companion plants too. Very happy gardener.

Beautiful place and garden to walk around looking at so many varieties of Roses was a treat for me, staff are friendly and approachable if wanting any info, they also have nice clean toilets for everyone and a nice restaurant. Also we visited the gift shop and bought a strawberry Rose plant. Me and my hubby had a wonderful time taking selfies and sitting on the benches in the gardens enjoying the flowers an butterflies. Awesome place would recommend to everyone.

Our visit to David Austin Roses proved to be a truly delightful experience. They have a good selection of beautiful roses, which we happily spent most of our morning leisurely walking among and admiring throughout their extensive garden centre. Beyond the floral displays, their establishment also features a lovely restaurant. The quality of the roses themselves was undeniably superb, reflecting their renowned reputation. We highly recommend a visit to anyone looking for exquisite roses or simply a beautiful and serene garden centre experience.

Loved my visit. Beautiful upmarket garden centre. Everything about it was top notch. Great brown sign posting to find the place, which my family and I appreciated. The parking was ample with plenty of disabled parking too. The entrance is via the shop. The shop was set up in a high class way and sold an array of items on the pricey side, but all of excellent quality. To the left in the shop there was the entrance to the cottage style walled garden rooms that are breathtakingly beautiful (even though when we went it was absolutely pouring down with rain) in one of the gardens there was a gorgeous under roof pavilion to sit in to view the long water feature. There were a fabulous mix of roses of course, but wonderful companion planting too. To the right in the shop you go through an entrance into the sale area where the most gorgeous roses are displayed with excellent signage as to what the roses offer, such as high fragrance and repeat flowering etc. I appreciated the roses being put in type order too i.e climbers, ramblers and pollinator friendly etc. The toilets were very clean and well appointed. Every staff member was exceptional. One lady in particular who worked at the front desk in the gorgeous restaurant building went over and above to assist us with seating (I have a physical disability). The food on offer was lovely albeit expensive, but to be expected at such a 5 star garden centre and we didn't have to wait long for it, although they did forget one of the dishes and we had to chase it up, which they were apologetic about. My husband, family and I were super impressed by our whole experience. We would definitely go again. I highly recommend this heavenly place!

went here with my boyfriend, his grandfather and my sister and it was the most amazing time I had. it truly felt like I was in a fairytale. it was such a beautiful place to take good pictures and just enjoy the peace and beauty of the flowers. i spent about 5 hours there and absolutely enjoyed every second. I am ABSOLUTELY coming back this is going back into my bucket list (*＾▽＾*)

Lovely visit to David Austen yesterday. Beautiful displays of utterly gorgeous roses. Grounds are well maintained and lovely to just stroll around the various rose gardens. Opted to have lunch in the cafe and after a slight wait we were seated by pleasant staff. Food arrived quickly, was hot and good quality.

Absolutely gorgeous Rose's and plant's. The gardens are so beautiful to walk around and sit in on the different seats around the gardens. Tearoom and restaurant were a bit pricey but quality food. Free guide book.

As we are NT members I'm not sure if it's best to buy tickets in advance. Amazing homes, I'm so pleased to see that they have been restored. First people in 1777 and last occupants in the 1960s. Well worth a visit in my opinion.

Very interesting to walk around the rock houses and learn of their past from the super friendly team. Lovely sunny day to enjoy the views, tea and cake at the tea rooms, before an uphill walk to the hill fort site. All walkways clearly marked, we'll definitely be back to explore again.

Absolutely beautiful pieces of history here. So well kept and well restored. Fascinating place to see and hear how people made homes out of rocks in this hill. And beautiful views of you walk up to the old iron age fort. National trust members enter for free! It's only access to the rock houses that need paying for the rest of the area is free to explore, and there are beautiful real old rock houses in the free areas to explore!

Great place for a day out. Love the 2hr Centenary walk - a great trail with beautiful scenery and views and no charge for this. The National Trust site with the rock houses was well worth the £8.50 entrance and the staff were very friendly and informative. A cream tea in the café was a must. Will definitely visit again.

Loved the place. The volunteers Peter, another Peter and the lady were amazing and very enthused about sharing their knowledge of the place. You must visit the cafe. We had tea and tea cakes with cream and jam.... 😋.

We chose the purple route and had a 3hr walk around kinveredge beautiful walk and views. Don't forget your walking shoes. Goes up and down quite a lot. Will definitely go bk n do the walk again maybe try it the other way around. We took lunch to have half way around loads of benches to stop at and listen to nature. We stopped off at the rock houses on the way bk n had something at the cafe. Friendly staff and alot are volunteers. Toilets up by the cafe at the top. Dog friendly 🐕 can sit outside. £8.50 to get in but free if you have a national trust card Didn't find any bins around the walk very clean though. Free carpark you park on the layby can get busy there another car park further over is on Google maps

A small NT property with amazing staff and volunteers. It is a very unusual place, quite different to normal NT places. Downside:- No dedicated parking, but there is parking which is open to the general public, so a bit of pot luck for a space, especially weekends

One of the best National Trust I have been up till today! The volunteers give you some very interesting stories about the family who lived in the Hall. The Gardens are full of different types and colours fruits. You will meet a romantic lake during your walking around the gardens.

A very peaceful place to visit. During our autumn day out at Wightwick (pronounced Wittick) there was a lovely calm about the place. Autumn had definitely arrived and the serenity of all the beautiful colours was joyful. The grounds are not too vast, but there are plenty of different areas, plus a woodland walk & a couple of small ponds. The house itself is extremely beautiful, from the decadence of the interior, to the architectural splendour of the exterior. There is a large tearoom, gift shop & second-hand bookshop, which are all worth a visit. Definitely a place I recommend, it's well worth it.

I have been here a number of times and it is such a lovely smaller national trust, after the initial walk in everything is all together (house, cafe, shop, gardens). There are a couple of nice little walks around the grounds but I wouldn’t recommend if it was raining as they become quite slippery and boggy. I would recommend getting here on the time of opening as parking is very difficult anytime afterwards. There is a buggy service for anyone who can’t make the initial walk up to the house too

Love this place! Went for the first time during the 6 weeks holidays with my 9 year old and another relative and we had a fantastic day! Its so interesting learning about the history of the manor house and the mander family who lived there So much to see and do, we walked round the manor house twice at request of my daughter, the grounds are stunning! And she loved the wooden play area in the woods We had a really tasty waffle cone from the ice cream shop and even bought home some produce they had grown on their allotments from the shop We went back again last weekend for their heritage open day and apple harvest got to harvest some apples and take them home Amazing

If you love arts and crafts and all things beautiful- this is a great place. Full of beautiful wallpaper, ceilings, fireplaces, tiles, paintings, ceramics, materials, stained glass and architecture a real eclectic mix. The staff are wonderful-very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. Spent the afternoon here and could spend a whole year here and still have more to see. Yet to visit the 17 acres - more for another wonderful trip.

Wightwick is my favourite NT property so far and Ive visited a lot. The building is beautiful but the house has the most welcoming feel the second you walk through the door. It almost invites you in. Im not sure my pictures do it justice. I also have to say the guides who are volunteers are so knowledgeable. They made the visit even more enjoyable. Coffee and cake afterwards in the tea room. Perfect. This beautiful property is a definitely must visit. I loved it.

Lovely place, plenty to see and walk around. The house is very impressive inside and the guides were very knowledgeable. Garden areas are well maintained and varied in what you can see. Didn’t walk around a lot outside as it started to rain after a while but we took a quick stroll through the woodland down by the lake.

Went to see the new kapax bridge , in the park , the park grounds as of April were still under construction, but it's a lovely way to get from one side of Worcester to the other , the path near the river is still a rough foot path through the woods not suitable for wheelchairs, also likely to be very wet and muddy if it's raining or has been . , the park is one of the best equipped in Worcester tennis court ping pong table splash pad , normally an ice cream van if nice weather, parking can be a pain, soon to be a coffee shop , well worth a visit any age ww2 memorial is a must see just to understand how the art install lays out a very scary thought, enjoy.

Lovely park, well maintained, and a variety of interesting trees. Lovely to see so many ducks. Nice big play area for children, a stream running around the perimeter, and a fantastic cafe. Parking in the vicinity can be tricky and the small car park has a height restriction.

Lovely park though much of it closed off while work is being carried out.

Splashpad is quite unsafe compared the other ones in Worcestershire. Saw loads of kids slipping & sliding on the "rocks". Of course parents are suppose to be watching but even as an adult I found the rocks a bit risky Main park its self is ok, be great to see it updated & modernised. Making it more similar to recreation park in stratfors upon avon. That one is fantastic. Got the ducks in the pond & a lovely walk with exercise equipment scattered about. Parking is hideous

Nice quiet park to sit and reflect. Didn't go all way round but what I saw it was nice and clean.

The best park. Atleast one of the best. Worcester has got some amazing parks, NGL.

The dogs love it. The exercise equipment adds an extra dimension. Drainage on the lower field is poor, so stick to the paths unless you have wellies, after rain.

Beautiful cathedral to visit, quite breathtaking in parts. Free entry (suggested donation £7). Lots to see and a lovely comfy cafe also. Outside is a bit scruffy but not helped by the dry weather I suspect. You can climb the tower but only on guided tours. Really enjoyed my visit there.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Absolutely stunning! The setting by the River Severn is beautiful, and the cathedral’s architecture is breathtaking. Even just walking around the grounds feels peaceful and full of history. A real gem in Worcester!

The nave is very beautiful with spectacular stained glass and vaulted ceiling. See the tombs of King John and Prince Arthur. We liked St George's Chapel dedicated to the Worcestershire Regiment. As a non religious person it was still interesting and there is a peaceful atmosphere.

Great place to see. Another incredible Cathedral. The tomb of King John is here along with Arthur eldest son of Henry vii. Fantastic stained glass windows.

Fabulous Cathedral. A "must visit" on your tour. Free but donations welcomed to keep the building in good shape.

Worcester Cathedral is truly breathtaking. Peaceful, full of history, and architecturally stunning. A perfect place to reflect, admire beautiful details, and enjoy a quiet moment. Definitely worth a visit!

Fabulous experience and well worth spending a couple of hours regardless of your religious beliefs (or none) Highlights are the Jesus chapel and the tombs of King John and Prince Arthur. Good to help out by swiping a donation if you can. Huge shout out to Alec who is a very engaging chap - Stand Firm 🌟

Loved it very nice lots of new things in the grounds. House is great. The cafe is smashing food very tasty we had tea and fruit scones. Jam and cream. Staff were very helpful We haven't been for at least 5 years. The improvements to the grounds really do look good activities for children the new walk way it all looks good

Lovely quaint National Trust site to visit on a quiet Sunday! The staff here clearly love their location and love sharing the history of the place, really friendly older lady upstairs in the attic rooms who showed us hidden details we hadn’t spotted ourselves. The grounds are beautiful and so lovely on a sunny day - we didn’t attend with children but the park looked like a cool hide-away and very natural for the kids. Awesome history. :)

This was another amazing place to visit. I highly recommend taking the tour as the lovely guides are so knowledgeable and bring the house to life with the history of the place. We had a lovely coffee and cake in the cafe afterwards. This place has made the grounds for the enjoyment of children. It is a fantastic place for adults with the house and the outside adventures for children. Definitely a must. No photos allowed in the house just the grounds.

Secluded hidden gem of a National Trust, not far from the motorway. Not a big site, compared with other National Trust. Doesn't have extensive size gardens. As a result, not crowded. Cafe available with seating indoors and outdoors. Note, cafe is located on the 1st floor, no lift available. Cafe has a smaller selection of hot food, usual scones, pasties and soups. Guided tours available, 45 minutes duration. Outdoor activities for children including climbable treehouse.

We went here with friends. Absolutely loved it. One of the best days out we've had. Both our kids and our friend's kids enjoyed it. Big outdoor area with a tree house, the house itself is incredible. Draped in history and the staff were knowledgeable and welcoming, happy to answer questions or give information. The building is beautiful. The only one issue we found was the cafe choices for food wasn't great. Didn't have jacket potatoes and what they did have was very expensive. We loved it and would definitely recommend a family day out here.

Great house. Very informative volunteers. It was a beautiful day when I visited, so it was lovely to walk round the gardens, take a moment to sit on one of the many benches and reflect.

Lovely old house going back to before the reformation. Charles II hid here for a few days. But it's overall history is far more interesting with characters and events offering a broad look at life over the centuries. Most interesting was the talk given by a chap about 'barber surgeons' and their instruments, not for the squeamish.

Office for tickets is opposite the entrance of Greyfriars. There is a tour at 11.30 that we went on that lasts approx 1 hour. On the app it says 11am so unsure which is correct. Tour was informative and you have time to wonder. There is a small garden and lovely cafe there. There is toilet facilities but non for babies or disabled toilets. We left pram downstairs and had baby in carrier as there is stairs to climb in the house.

Very interesting house. Guided tour needs to be booked. The history will surprise you

Only guided tour round the building and we were too late as the last tour was full. We did get to look in the garden where a gentleman volunteer gave us a short talk about the garden and the cottages that used to be there. Very informative and interesting. As we couldn't visit today we shall come back but try to book before setting out.

We had a very interesting guided tour around Greyfriars. The history of the building and the families who lived there was very interesting. Well worth a visit. A lovely garden in the cente of Worcester and a cafe. Very informative guide.

small home in Worcester city centre, it's amazing it's actually survived, owned by the national trust, part of the February history weekend Tudor reenactors. Well worth a visit , cafe on site & beautiful gardens out back. Check website for prices /opening.

A very knowledgeable lady gave us a fascinating tour of the house today. I think the stories of how the house was saved and the people who made it their lives work to ensure its survival are so important. The garden is also a lovely place to have lunch and relax and so quiet - a little oasis in a busy town highly recommend

Fantastic experience at this property, volunteers exceptionally welcoming and accommodating. They truly went above and beyond for us today. Beautiful property with a heck of a story.

Had been meaning to visit this museum for a while and had the opportunity for a short visit on our way home. Well worth the stop. Things to consider - when you buy your ticket, make sure that you say that you’ll be coming back again as the ticket allows you to come back again, anytime within the year at no extra cost. The museum if over two floors and there’s a free audio tour. I would have given the museum five stars however I felt that the audio tour was quite confusing and the numbers were difficult to find. That said, it was well informed and there was lots to see and learn. All in all an excellent day out.

Excellent museum, very informative about the history of Worcester pottery, and lots of lovely examples. The audio handset is worth using.

I really enjoyed visiting this museum, the staff members were wonderful and gave us some great ideas to explore. Definitely worth a visit and would certainly recommend going. 👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I hadn’t realised just how stunning and complex porcelain could be until we visited the museum. Found the audio guide very useful, especially as one can pick and choose commentaries rather than having to slavishly follow a sequence. My main reason for writing this review, though, is to praise the staff, especially a lady called Mary. Without wishing to embarrass anyone, it isn’t often that one visits a venue and afterwards think that you will remember the help given (to a slightly stressed elderly couple) for a long time afterwards.

A thoroughly pleasing experience. Excellent staff, wonderfully welcoming. Could spend upwards of 2-3 hours wandering through a superb display of the glory years of Worcester porcelain. Very good range in the shop. Would recommend even to those without a previous interest in such a subject.

Very interesting day out learning all about history of pottery in UK. Great displays, interactive ones for children and explorers packs to borrow but not well checked as lots of items were missing. Audio guide was essential as most info would be missing without it

If you love your Royal Worcester China then this is the place for you Don't worry the only place you'd get to break anything is in the shop everything else is secured in display cabinets apart from the main reception/ ticket area Remember to look out for the cats Children get to also make there own by coloring in pottery blanks which get placed in the kiln and can be collected / posted once done such a great idea Make a great gift for a special person

Went to the cafe, which should be lovely as overlooking the fields, but tables were not cleared, not sure why when staff come out with food they do not take dirty plates back into the kitchen. We had sandwiches which were overpriced, for what you get. They serve a small salad on the side, with dressing but no cutlery. Just not very good, which is a shame.

The farm was open for picking strawberries and a few varieties of plums. The shop is great for buying fresh produce, and the fresh milkshakes were excellent. It was a nice experience; however, the place could be improved further to attract more visitors.

Such a lovely experience at this PYO farm. The setting is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The strawberries were perfectly ripe, sweet, and full of flavour.. Really some of the best I’ve ever had 😋😋🍓🍓 The staff were friendly and helpful. We were given baskets to pick our own strawberries, which was a fun and relaxing activity for both adults and children. The farm is clean, well organised, and has plenty of nice spots for taking photos .. Ideal for families, couples or anyone who enjoys fresh produce and a bit of time outdoors. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back again.🙌🏻❤️

At last, some of the best meat I've tasted in ages, a tadge expensive but you only get what you pay for. They rear there own pigs, beef and lamb are from a farm 5 miles away, the chickens are top draw too, again expensive but they are free range. If you want the quality of top class meat this is well worth a visit.

We have visited Essington Fruit Farm two years in a row now for strawberry picking, and it has quickly become a favourite tradition. The strawberries are always of excellent quality—large, juicy, and beautifully sweet, making the experience even more enjoyable. It’s such a lovely way to spend a morning, wandering through the fields with a basket and selecting your own fruit straight from the plants. Alongside the fruit picking, the farm also has a fantastic farm shop that is well worth a visit. It’s full of fresh local produce, ranging from high-quality butcher’s meats to homemade cakes, wines, and other delicious treats. There’s always something tempting to take home, and the variety means there’s something for everyone. One of our firm favourites has to be the fresh cream cakes, which are consistently excellent and feel like a real indulgence. The farm also has a café on-site, which always looks inviting, although I have not tried it myself. Judging by the quality of everything else at Essington, I imagine it’s just as good as the shop. The whole place has a welcoming, relaxed feel to it, and it’s a lovely spot for families, couples, or anyone looking for a peaceful outing.

Had Sunday lunch on 21st September for my partner's mum's 90th birthday. The food was all freshly cooked, delicious and my partner had an excellent GF meal. The staff were amazing. I had brought some flowers for the table plus a small birthday cake. Not only did the 3 young ladies (sorry I didn't note their names) bring out the cake, they also sang happy birthday and made a fuss of our birthday girl. It made the day extra special and we want to thank you all very much. We love eating her and visiting the amazing farm shop when we travel from South Wales. I cannot recommend the food and service enough.

A great farm shop with a huge range of items, and appeared to be superb quality, especially the meat. Their sausages are the best I've tasted so I always use them. The downside are the prices are quite expensive, but then it's to be expected tbh as almost everything is noticeably superior to what you would buy from a supermarket, especially meat, bread and fruit n veg. There is also a nice restaurant/cafe which is similar, great food but quite expensive.

Really nice park with lots of open space. The parking is free too which is a bonus. There is a kids play area and some inflatables too. Lovely dog friendly cafe. We didn't go inside we ordered outside and sat at the picnic tables. It's a great place to wander in all weather's. The woods are quite sheltered and there are meadows and fields to.

Amazing family friendly park in Worcester! Lots of parking and play area for the kids. Good for dog walking

Need wellies to explore the muddy fields and woodland. Nice café. Bike track. County hall lakes pretty with many waterbirds..The paths to and along these are paved, not muddy.

Lovely park with loads walk options and big playground. There's a cafe for refreshments. Super dog friendly. Free parking, but can be busy and hard to find space

Great place for a walk, loads of space, lots of walking routes so easy to avoid people if that's what you want. Car park is big with lots of spaces, if parking on a weekday morning they check you are there to use the woods and not parking there to commute but the car parking is free. Also have a cafe and toilets.

A flying first visit, but such a gem to have this on the doorstep. Cafe looked lovely with fabulous selection of cake, other foods and drinks. The park area is great, very spacious. Plenty of space for a picnic and lots of benches. Great open space to take a football or rounders set. Also fantastic that the car park is free.

A great place to stop off on a long journey - especially with dogs. Had a lovely sandwich and drink. Dogs were welcome in the cafe which is a huge bonus and staff were friendly and helpful. A nice place for us and the dogs to stretch our legs in the woods - just a shame it was pouring with rain!

Almost 5 stars but this was our first visit & entering the carpark we had no idea or signs to say which way to the entrance or instructions to pay for the carpark. It wasn't very busy today but we thoroughly enjoyed our time spending over 4 hrs. The staff were delightful & oh so helpful. Fish & Chips were utterly delicious, best I've had in a long long time. The houses & shops were wonderful, bringing back so many memories. All in all a truly wonderful day, thank you.

Such an amazing experience. The museum and what it offers is phenomenal and the staff and volunteers are so engaging. The way they have set this up is exemplary and we learned so much from the people there and the exhibits. The forging and Army and Navy store were two of our favourites as well as the canal and chain shop area. A must see if you are here, a short train ride from Birmingham New Street to Tipton and it's about a 15 minute walk to the museum. Excellent day.

Our second visit to the Black Country Living Museum this year and was just as brilliant. Ages between 12 - 66 and we all had a fabulous time. So much to explore as always, staff in character and very friendly. Not a bad word to say about this place and would recommend to anyone. It's such an enjoyable day out. We used our free returns which is a brilliant offer after original booking to be able to return for up to a year. Kids were also able to use their Blue Peter Badge cards making it a very affordable family trip. Fish and Chips are 10/10, sweet shop brings back memories buying your favourite sweet treat and the gift shop offers a great variety of souvenirs.

Well worth a visit. Great family day out. We have two boys 7 and 11. They engaged really well. The fun fair cost more but parents of little ones went on free and they were great. Staff were super 👌. The fish and chips were amazing much better than we get these days and cheaper. The demonstrations were informative and entertaining. Definitely go down the mine but watch your head! The gift shop was reasonably priced.

Really enjoyed it and here. Took my 8 year old. Lovely to walk around and really takes you back. Even I remember houses like these when I was alot younger. The boat rides do have an additional cost. There is alot to see and do. Although they do have some eateries we didn't bother. I think I'd have preferred a packed lunch regardless. Definitely recommend a visit here!

Open air museum, this is more like a small, Industrial Revolution, town with plenty to see and do. Very good parking facilities with plenty of disabled space as well as spaces for families, especially those with younger children giving easy access to site. A quick 2 minute walk from the car park to the main entrance where you are greeted into a large atrium in a modern building with a comprehensive gift shop to the right on entry. To the left there is an eatery serving up hot and cold food, and the usual coffees/teas and soft drinks etc. Exiting the main entrance the is a world of history in front of you starting with a tour of the mines. Sadly even early In the morning 10:30 (30 mins after opening) there was a long queue however this was accessible during the day. Old buildings galore, presented in various period decor all accessible to view both upstairs and down as well as black smiths, foundries, smelting, brick production, the list goes on. Heritage building with cars and bikes for viewing. The museum also runs a bus service with busses from 1940’s. They operate an early funfair with several period rides including ghost train, carousel and penny slot machines, well worth a ride. To the rear of the museum there is a modern building dedicated to the canal trust and preservation with the ability to take passenger on a boat ride through the caves where they mined line stone. Several found outlets in the various building, accessible toilet throughout the site, actors on site who interact with the public. All in all a fantastic day out FYI, I travelled from Essex the morning of the visit. Worth every penny.

Haven't been since I was a kid, and absolutely loved taking my kiddos here and they loved it too. It has changed quite a lot over the years but only for the better. I definitely recommend it for the incredible "time warp" experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lovely experience. It was a wonderful time, spent around 2 hrs. The best part was the 4D movie which was just wow. And then the avenue was the good experince. If could show more about how chocolates are made nowadays then it would be more interesting. I have seen cadbury making process in a different country and that was more into the process making, so thats what a gap was I feel... rest everything was an amazing experience. It was my best birthday present.

Its not a very big place, but informative and there were things to do. We also got a taster cup of chocolate, it was nice. Saw a demo about how the chocolate was made. Unfortunately when we went the rides were not working and my child was so disappointed! The ticket was not cheap, so all the rides should work properly!

Would be better if you had kids. Overall nice experience if you’ve never been, lots of history and memorabilia but other than that just cinema screens showing animations that you have to que for every section. ‘Free’ chocolates are less than they use to be which used to be the best part. Lots of opportunities to upsell photos, rides, drinks, food, gifts.

It was heart warming to know the history of Mr. Cadbury, his struggles and triumph. Their design and way of story telling is awesome. Kids will enjoy the rides and play area. There is some for adults too. Don't forget to buy chocolates at a discounted price at their shop.

I visited Cadbury world in Birmingham on a weekday as I predicted this to be a little quieter than a weekend which it was. I managed to get a few snaps of the factory as you take a trip an a good history lesson of the beginnings all the way to present day. I like the tour and I think it’s pretty cool, especially seeing the chocolate makers on the ground floor making the chocolate fresh and shaping these for souvenirs to buy or for special events coming up. The gift shop is also pretty cool and worth a visit, having some cool novelties you can buy and take home with you. HOWEVER, for being a chocolate tour, the ride was not working when I was there, which was disappointing. Also, you only get 2 free bars of chocolate included in your tour visit, which is a little ridiculous considering that you pay a decent price to go.

A place that offers information, fun filled activities and entertainment. Booking tickets in advance is must. It will save you a trip and money. Arrive by about your time of entry, they let people queue and enter in batches. The tour begins with a historic display of cocoa production and evolution of chocolate while it travelled across the world. Then the first chocolate shop and birth of Cadbury, some stories of the family and how they ventured into this business. Followed by the making of chocolate, staffs demonstrating the process and later you get to do it by yourself. Inside they also sell some crazy structures of chocolate. Then you get entertained by 4D movie, dwelling into the world of characters Cadbury has introduced. Followed by a nice exhibit narrating the story of Bournville village and a fun filled ride where you collect the ingredients (virtually) to make your own chocolate. If you may have forgotten to collect something, don't worry you can buy them from their store that has EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE!!! A one of its kind place to engage all age groups. You get some free chocolates on entry and can buy more at exit. There is a cafe inside this building. Parking available. Cloak room is only for large luggage bags. Enough numbers of toilets available in intervals throughout the tour.

Visiting Cadbury World was enjoyable. Upon arrival at reception, the employee informed us that there were no tickets available and did not mention that we could book them online. There were more details regarding online booking. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and the tastings.

Awesome experience,amazing staff!! They have designated talk and feed times for penguins and otters, so you could enjoy that. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Specially enjoyed the penguins. Would have given a 5 or even more if otters were close instead of on screen. However I understand and appreciate that they need to adapt first to this environment before exposing them to public. Overall, it was a very fun experience and Happy Weekend instead!!

There is a helpful little tip for visiting - in the corner of the gift shop there is a lift back up to the toilets. These are back at the beginning of exhibition so you can head round again to pick up any bits you missed! It is a great half day out with the kids. The centre feels like it could do with some updating and refresh on some of the side activities but the exhibits are all great, and the feeding / talk times flow quite well through your visit. The staff are all super friendly and helpful, our daughters especially loved the roaming pirate!

It was am awesome experience! I'll be honest when I first went in, I thought it was quite small, however it is extended at the back so it was indeed quite spacious. Easily took us 2-3 hours to explore the entire place at a slow pace with a 5 month old. The penguins were adorable at the start, the amount of fish in each aquarium space was quite adequate. I did wish we could see the otters though, only managed to catch s tiny glimpse in the room at the far back. The area with the jellyfish was so mesmerising. There were different photography stations located at multiple areas. You could take photos at each station, and at the end you could choose which pictures you'd like to buy and what package. Overall there was a lot of cleanliness, tanks were clean, the walkways were clean too. We ended up going at a busy weekend, but still could easily manage to get around with a baby pram. There was however a pram parking area, if you will, to store the prams if you'd rather do that. Definitely worth a trip.

Had a lovely visit here on Saturday, wasn't too busy and no wait to go inside. We booked it in the morning through our Merlin passes and there was plenty of admission availability. So many things to see if you take your time, but it's easier said than done. Lot's of talks going on throughout the day, we really wanted to watch one of them but there was too much pushing and shoving from other adults and didn't want my child getting trampled on. Some better crowd control would be ideal at the talks/feeding times. Nice gift shop at the end with plenty of stock and very lovely staff.

Good for a one time visit. Gets busy and cramped with the crowds but nice variety of fish and aquatic life to see. The tunnel at the end is the best and provides a nice visual experience where you get to see underwater from all angles.

Visited the National Sea Life Aquarium with my kids and we had a beautiful, exciting time. It was such a delight discovering different aquatic creatures—there’s so much to see and learn! The only downside for me was how crowded it was. Maybe it’s just the holiday season… maybe not. Either way, it was a bit too packed for my liking. Also, I was a little disappointed to learn that the big sharks are no longer there—they were apparently removed a while ago. That said, the kids didn’t seem to mind and had an absolute blast. Overall, a delightful experience and we’ll definitely be back—hopefully during a quieter period.

I have never been to a liquid zoo before, I am 30 and my fiancé is older, we had the BEST time! We loved the penguins and the fish, we had photo opportunities and they came out perfectly. Yep my fiancé was taken from me by a beautiful and friendly penguin! The staff were kind and lovely! It’s not hot or cold in there, it smells lovely, the lights are dim so we can see the sea life better. At the gift shop we each got something and I got a mini penguin for my kitten! We will come again soon, many thank you’s to all the staff there!

The relatively new library is architecturally beautiful but I’m knocking off a point because the Library closed its cafe. When you send long spells in a library it’s helpful to be able to get a drink. In the British Library there are about four or five cafes on site which enables you to work, take a comfort break and return to researching or studying. Not sure why the second city’s main public library doesn’t have this important feature. I also think the business section could do with more resources and event to support businesses and business start up. That said, staff are helpful and professional. It’s easy to take out or renew memberships. I love the light and airy space on each floor and the statement elevators. The roof top garden is beautiful and a great amenity space on a warm day for us to catch up on phone calls. Again I may have remained there if I could have gotten a drink. Instead we leaf after two hours just to get refreshments.

I visited the Library of Birmingham today. Last year, there was a lovely water feature just outside the library — a great spot where kids could play and cool off. I checked several times this year, but unfortunately, it hasn’t been turned on at all, which was a bit disappointing. That said, I did discover a small children’s play area at the lower level of the library that I hadn’t seen before. It includes sand, water, wooden toys, and natural materials — a very fun and creative space for children to enjoy. Great to see the library offering more for little ones, but I really hope the water feature returns soon!

The largest public library in the UK, Birmingham library is a great place to study. They have a large selection of books- academic, fiction and non-fiction self help books. You can also listen to audio books if you have a membership of the library which is relatively easy to get. The staff is always helpful with information relating to books and other related topics. You can find and reserve a book online on their site. They will find the book in their and other libraries and keep the book aside for you for a period of time. Having a cafe would be good given that you’d want to take a break from studying. Nevertheless it’s a beautiful place and a must visit from those outside the city. The balcony gives an amazing view of the city. 💖

Library of Birmingham – Modern, Inspiring, and Full of Character The Library of Birmingham is one of the city’s most stunning landmarks, combining modern architecture with a peaceful atmosphere for reading and learning. The terrace gardens and rooftop views are must-sees — perfect for relaxing or taking photos of the skyline. Inside, there’s a great mix of study spaces, archives, and exhibitions, with the Shakespeare Memorial Room being a real highlight. It can get busy and the layout takes a little getting used to, but the staff are friendly and the space feels welcoming to everyone. A true gem in the heart of Birmingham — ideal for book lovers, students, and anyone looking for quiet inspiration.

The library is beautiful! As a tourist, it is a wonderful place for anyone coming to Birmingham. On the top 2 floors, there is a beautiful terrace with lots of flowers and benches to sit on. There is an exhibition that explains the history of the library. I recommend taking the elevator up and turn down by the escalators. As a student, it is a great place to study, do your homework, it has internet, very private spaces, you can get your membership card to request books. It is a great place for group study or even to read a book.

Amazing place to visit I love the design of the facade and interior design, the view fr the terrace this is the best library I been to in the UK

Beautiful, grandiose, and modern. I got a bit confused with finding which floor the fictional books where. It has a massive collection of educational books. If you are a student, a researcher, or curious intellectual, it probably has what you need. The spiral floors are lovely to look at. Sit down and admire the view. Read a book and relax. See the secret garden on the 7th floor and admire the view. Go to the top floor and ponder about Shakespeare.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is truly a treasure in the heart of the city. The building itself is breathtaking, perfectly combining history with architectural beauty. Inside, the galleries are thoughtfully arranged, showcasing a rich mix of exhibitions—from timeless classical art to captivating historical displays. Everything is organised in a way that makes wandering through the museum both easy and enjoyable. The atmosphere is peaceful and inspiring, ideal for spending a few hours surrounded by culture and history. The staff are warm, approachable, and knowledgeable, always ready to help or share insights, which really enhances the visit. The museum is also kept in excellent condition, with spotless facilities and plenty of comfortable spots to pause and reflect. What stood out most was how the museum truly has something for everyone—whether your interest lies in art, history, or simply enjoying a relaxing, enriching day out. It’s a place that deepens your appreciation of Birmingham’s heritage while also connecting you with cultures from around the

The building is really mislabeled. There’s one room with Art which may have 20 canvases. One of them is quite a nice place but otherwise if you’re coming for Art, you’re not going to find anything that you want. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a museum with a great coverage of the history of Birmingham, the top floor of the building has a very excellent series of exhibits on this topic. That’s not why I came here, but I did enjoy it quite a lot. If you have kids, there’s a dinosaur exhibit on the lower floor. I think it’s 9 pounds for adults and free for kids. Otherwise, the museum is free. There’s a nice coffee shop.

The museum was outstanding. Very clean, staff were very knowledgeable and friendly, and very considerate when providing assistance, especially to those with additional support needs. There's portable chairs behind the doors, a great personal touch when you're spending a few hours in there. I visited from Manchester to see the Ozzy Osbourne exhibition, the Made In Birmingham exhibition, and paid in to see Giants whilst I was there. Highly recommend and will be returning in the future. Gift shop was great, with lots of different quirky items connected to the exhibitions.

really great place, went for the ozzy osbourne stuff but i was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the displays. I like how everything in the museum is relevant to Birmingham or England. I felt like i got to learn tge place’s history. Everything was really informative, interactiv, and the whole experience was beautiful.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is a true gem in the city! The museum offers a wonderful mix of art, history, and culture, with something to interest everyone. The galleries are beautifully curated, featuring impressive fine art collections, fascinating local history exhibits, and world-class pieces like the Pre-Raphaelite paintings. The building itself is magnificent, with stunning architecture that adds to the experience. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to share insights or help guide you through the exhibits. It’s a great place to spend a few hours learning, relaxing, and being inspired — a must-visit destination for anyone coming to Birmingham.

Great exhibitions. Highly recommend the Giants exhibition. Makes you reflect on how small humans are compared to these massive creatures. Lots of stairs, lifts, and seats, so very accessible. I love the 'The Elephant In The Room'. I wished it was a larger exhibition. Go as soon as it opens on the weekend. It gets very crowded. It's always best when you appreciate art when you have an unobstructed view of the piece.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is one of the city’s most popular cultural landmarks. It houses an impressive collection of art, including Pre-Raphaelite paintings, ancient artifacts, and decorative arts. The museum showcases Birmingham’s rich history and creativity, offering visitors a mix of local heritage and world-class exhibitions.

Really great theatre. Plenty of toilets, so queues move quickly. Lots of space front of house while waiting to go in. Comfy seating, and leg room not too bad. Had an incredible view from row B of the circle. Very expensive though compared to other non-London theatres.

Went to see Moulin Rouge. Went in my wheelchair. We were welcomed at the entrance and directed to the lift to take us to our seats. The staff gave us a rundown of all the facilities that we could use and were already aware of my needs from my access card. This made me feel very welcome and safe. Staff took our intermission drinks orders and delivered them to us with a smile. They regulally checked in with us to make sure we were ok. Fantastic service, venue, staff and experience. Oh, and Moulin Rouge was amazing too. Will be going back.

Went to see Moulin Rouge. Lovely venue. Great show. The lifts to the top floor were not working so this could limit accessibility for some guests.

Easy to find. Great city location. Staff all helpful and friendly. Reasonably priced bar. The theatre is lovely, but pretty much zero legroom so choose seats wisely. We saw Moulin Rouge here.... excellent performance 🎭

Really enjoyed Moulin Rouge at the Hippodrome. Great production, good sing along at the end. Not a great deal of leg room in the seats for taller people.

Wonderful venue. Saw Moulin Rouge. Excellent views from seats. Sound quality was exceptional. Would like to visit more often but the traffic situation currently in Birmingham is a complete nightmare. Took over an hour to travel 2.5 miles to reach the Mailbox carpark. Not the theatre's fault but not putting myself through that again.

A Fabulous theatre. One of the best we have been to. Very well organised. We also prebooked their pre-dinner dining at the same time as we booked the theatre tickets. We were so impressed by the quality of food served, the attendance by the restaurant staff was spot on. Then nipping back to your restaurant table at the break and having a pre ordered dessert and drink sat waiting in comfort, was just amazing. Would definitely book here again. It was all done so well.

Absolutely fantastic place to visit. It's a guided tour and the guide explains about each room/ house and its history. Did the full tour which involves going up some narrow spiral stairs but there are banisters and handles to help. Our guide Ross made our visit memorable. You must book. Can not recommend highly enough.

Wonderful place to go to learn a bit of recent history how our grandparents lived. And there are absolutely amazing volunteers (tour guides). Totally recommend to go but mind that you need to book for a visit in advance. The groups are small but time slots are every 20 min.

The Birmingham Back to Back houses are quite a fascinating place to visit. It is a National Trust site, so is free to members, although booking in advance is a must! Built in 1801 the guide will talk you through all of their history, from time of first occupation, up to the 1970s. The tour takes round about one and a half hours. There are many steep and narrow staircases, so not recommended for anyone who are not too steady on their feet. I was amazed at how people lived back then. So tough, and very hard work on a day to day basis. Incredible when you compare it to todays luxuries we all take for granted. Wasn't all bad though. The community spirit was strong, and something I would certainly savour now. I highly recommend this visit. Our guide John was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and happy to answer any amount of questions. I loved it!

We visited the Back to Backs on Saturday 27 September 2025. The tour was very interesting, our guide gave the background to each of the houses that we visited, and the familes who lived in them through the different periods of time. The tour lasted 90 minutes, and was well worth the visit

This place is simply exceptional. The best National Trust we have visited, and we have visited many. The thing that made this so special was our tour guide Neil. He gave great passionate knowledgeable descriptions in every single room and made the experience come to life. I was cautious of a 90 minute tour with an eight year-old. However, the information that Neil gave kept her entertained and to be honest it felt like a 45 minute tour at most. Since visiting back to back, I have recommended this to simply everybody I know. This is obviously a sign of how much I enjoyed it, but also how much it’s surpassed all of our expectations. Well done to the National Trust team here, including all of the volunteers.

Wonderful experience going back in time at different periods of local life, our benefit was the brilliant tour guide Wayne who with his extensive knowledge and stories brought it to life. You will have to pre book the tour and check access has there are quite a few stairs to climb

Excellent place! If you want to understand working class living conditions in the 1830s, 1870s, and 1930s this is a must. Very informative guided tour. Reservation must be made in advance.

Great open field ,nice greenery around ,had the midlands air festival there it was great

Great family festival. Cleanest festival I have ever attended. In 4 days did not any litter across the whole site. House sits on a mound overlooking the estate. Spectacular site for any event.

Hi was here for the ABR Motorcycle Festival 2025 and it's an amazing venue for hosting such an awesome Event. Thank you all for allowing the event to take place here and also thanks to the ABR organisation for such a well organised event 😀

Beautiful venue, remote, a long drive to the house... Creates suspense. Picture don't do it justice. Truly a beautiful, well preserved stately home, isolated in the English countryside. Has dramatic sweeping steps leading up to the main hall. Lifts available for access too. Staff at venue friendly, welcoming and professional.

Fabulous house tour, very interesting place and still in use by the family now and for over 400 years. Well worth a mooch around.

Lovely hall and grounds, it can very dusty and windy during summer months be sure to wear a mask if you have lung ailments.

Great days at ABR meeting friends and making new ones. Best of all on motorcycles

This was just brilliant day out. Well worth visit. The staff were absolutely amazing so friendly and helpful. The house was beautiful and the walk to the roof was well worth it. The history of the house was amazing. But please arrive early for the visit to walk inside the house. You will not be disappointed. The grounds and the gardens are absolute credit to the ground staff. Beautifully maintained. Lovely place to take picnic loads of space. Plenty of parking as well. Great day out.

Another fantastic National Trust house. Hundreds of years of history beautifully preserved. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. A climb of the spiral staircase rewards with wonderful views of the gardens. The gardens themselves are stunning with multiple areas to explore, the lakeside walk is a must. The usual excellent cafe and bookshop on site as well as the gift shop.

A wonderful place steeped in history. The house and grounds are both very much worth investigating. The spiral staircase climb up to the roof rewards you with incredible views across the area and makes the effort worthwhile. The grounds have some beautiful areas with the walled garden definitely worth a look. The Orangery is a beautiful building.

A beautiful house and garden. Plenty to see, especially the walled gardens. Lovely history to the house, gunpowder plot and Sir Walter Raleigh both feature. We climbed the stairs to the roof and the views are stunning. Nice tearoom with seating indoors and in the courtyard.

Absolutely superb, the architecture, the history, the characters! How could one family dodge so many bullets? Like Boris the bullet dodger in lock stock etc. Great gardens and walks, I really wished we lived closer by.

Great place to walk around, lovely Riverside Walk. Manor home is beautifully preserved, be interesting to see how moved forward in 2026 with ownership/stewardship changes with the family who live in one wing being more involved. Hoping National Trust members continue able to use it, and doesn't go down the fetes/wedding-only route!

Lovely visit. Car park needs some filling in. Staff and volunteers were all really friendly and helpful. Make sure to grab the house timed entry ticket before they all go. Long queue for the cafe which was only serving a limited menu of pasty’s, cake, drinks and sandwiches.

An amazing National Trust site and unlike any other I've visited. Charles Wade, who left Snowshill to the Trust, had gathered an eclectic collection in his Manor House which he curated with great care using colour and light. The house was used simply to exhibit his finds, not to live in! He lived nextdoor in a cottage which visitors can also see. There are several buildings to wander around along with the beautiful gardens and grounds. When I visited, a special exhibition of the many varied costumes and accoutrements Wade had collected were on display. He and his family and friends used to dress up in them! Social gatherings must have been interesting! As usual with a NT property, all the volunteers were brilliant in explaining the background to some of the quirky items. A great day out!

It is an amazing and unique place. A bit different to a typical NT site or Manor. The owner was a collector so you can imagine what everything you are going to see in there. Nice gardens and orchards.

You can't help but be impressed by this place. What an incredible manor. Super impressed with this beautifully maintained National Trust site. The volunteers were very informative and helpful. We would love to return one day. Amazing history.

What a gem in the National trust estate. We finally got here before the winter closure. It was very popular Sat 8th Nov. Helpful and friendly staff from car park duty, vistor check in and volunteer guides. Its an eclectic collection of many items brought by Mr Wade. We enjoyed the cafe and was pleased to see gluten free sandwiches and cakes for sale. Highly recommended 👌

First time visiting Snowshill, and it's a great place to visit... the collection in the mansion is incredible, has a massive Japanese influence, although there are some really quirky bits and bobs throughout the whole place from allover the globe. I could have spent a few more hours there investigating all the corners of the rooms to see what treasures were tucked away.

A very interesting place preserved in the original style. Employees very nice, helpful and full of knowledge. A beautiful well -kept garden. A shop where we bought a lot of local products. A very large parking lot. It is worth seeing, I recommend it

Lovely place with excellent gardens. It helped that the day was nice and sunny. The house itself is quite dark. It's a good idea to book your two hour time slot. For those with electric cars, that's quite a few charging points!

An amazing National Trust site and unlike any other I've visited. Charles Wade, who left Snowshill to the Trust, had gathered an eclectic collection in his Manor House which he curated with great care using colour and light. The house was used simply to exhibit his finds, not to live in! He lived nextdoor in a cottage which visitors can also see. There are several buildings to wander around along with the beautiful gardens and grounds. When I visited, a special exhibition of the many varied costumes and accoutrements Wade had collected were on display. He and his family and friends used to dress up in them! Social gatherings must have been interesting! As usual with a NT property, all the volunteers were brilliant in explaining the background to some of the quirky items. A great day out!

It is an amazing and unique place. A bit different to a typical NT site or Manor. The owner was a collector so you can imagine what everything you are going to see in there. Nice gardens and orchards.

You can't help but be impressed by this place. What an incredible manor. Super impressed with this beautifully maintained National Trust site. The volunteers were very informative and helpful. We would love to return one day. Amazing history.

What a gem in the National trust estate. We finally got here before the winter closure. It was very popular Sat 8th Nov. Helpful and friendly staff from car park duty, vistor check in and volunteer guides. Its an eclectic collection of many items brought by Mr Wade. We enjoyed the cafe and was pleased to see gluten free sandwiches and cakes for sale. Highly recommended 👌

First time visiting Snowshill, and it's a great place to visit... the collection in the mansion is incredible, has a massive Japanese influence, although there are some really quirky bits and bobs throughout the whole place from allover the globe. I could have spent a few more hours there investigating all the corners of the rooms to see what treasures were tucked away.

A very interesting place preserved in the original style. Employees very nice, helpful and full of knowledge. A beautiful well -kept garden. A shop where we bought a lot of local products. A very large parking lot. It is worth seeing, I recommend it

Lovely place with excellent gardens. It helped that the day was nice and sunny. The house itself is quite dark. It's a good idea to book your two hour time slot. For those with electric cars, that's quite a few charging points!

Location is beautiful, rooms were fine, but service was terrible. This hotel has lots of potential,but unfortunately it is obviously badly managed with poorly trained staff. The staff need to be trained how to accommodate and welcome people. Instead they had the constant attitude that they were doing us a favour to the very basics of their job. Spa was good, but demanding up front payment for bookings when you are staying in the hotel was disappointing. Grounds are in need of maintenance.

Spent a lovely weekend here, the place has great buildings and beautiful surrounding grounds. Rooms were clean and large, beds were comfortable, linen and towels were clean, bathroom was large although the bath was small. The advertised king size bed were two singles pushed zipped together, which felt like a bit of a con. The carpet in the hallway had dark satins on it, evidence of some previous flood? Breakfast was lovely. We ate there Saturday evening but weren’t impressed with the very limited menu and mainly cold choice of starters. Even the waiter admitted it was a poor choice and said he would mention it to the chef if he wasn’t carrying anything sharp at the time. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The few times I needed to go to reception there was no one there. After waiting I had to go and ask other nearby staff, who seemed preoccupied with moving the table, if they could find the receptionist. I had read some reviews and the manager had replied with “oh what a shame you didn’t tell us at the time!” The single ‘king’ rooms were £254 with breakfast and cancellation, the twin was £267, which was pricey for what was delivered! When we checked out, we mentioned the choice in the restaurant and the lack of ground decaf coffee to the receptionist, they apologised but there was no evidence of anything being logged so feedback could be passed on to the manager, so nothing is going to change there. As lovely as the location was, purely on the basis of the food, we wouldn’t stay there again. Asked for a decaf latte and caught the waiter adding instant coffee to hot milk, no!

Lovely location, listed building with nice gardens which appeals on first arrival, unfortunately it's all downhill from there. Permanent queue at reception with 3 staff behind the counter but only one serving customers is the norm. Can't get a meal in the restaurant despite numerous empty tables. No lift, I know it's a listed building but there are numerous other listed buildings with lifts, or reasonable alternatives. Dirty rooms, ridiculously low bar tables, limited unimaginative menu's in both the restaurant and bar, very slow processes around reception - a lovely old building in a great location very poorly managed!

We had a lovely stay overall. The hotel itself is beautiful, with great views, and the staff everywhere—from reception to the spa and restaurant—were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent, a typical high-standard Marriott experience. The only real downside was dinner. Despite having a 7 pm reservation, we ended up sitting for 2 hours before finishing, and our 8-year-old son was nearly falling asleep at the table. The main dish (meat) arrived cold, though fortunately it wasn’t charged. Still, paying £75 for two adults and one child felt a bit steep for the experience. Overall, it’s a great hotel with wonderful service, but dinner service could definitely be improved.

Just got back from a 4 day stay at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa near Stratford upon Avon. The room was fantastic with views across the gardens and everything you could need provided. The breakfast which was included in the price was excellent and all the staff attentive and genuinely keen to please. We had spa treatments which were good value and very professionally organised. Highly recommended a we will definitely go again!!!

Visited for an afternoon tea. We were the only customers initially, the service was very slow. The food was presented well and good quality. However, the dining room is very much in need of a good clean, the cobwebs and dust spoilt the luxurious building. The staff were polite and friendly.

Have tried to ring the spa several times with no answer. I pressed 3 each time for the spa as instructed by the automated introduction. One call was picked up, I briefly said my enquiry was to book a spa day and the receptionist irritably told me I had come through to room reservations and transferred me without waiting for a response, for the phone to then yet again ring out at the spa. I tried to call room reservations back to see if the receptionist there would be able to help me, and the call rang out again. Useless, rude, and very unhelpful. I won't be coming here now.

This is a picturesque and historic attraction nestled in the Cotswolds. Built in the late 18th century, this iconic folly sits atop one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking views that stretch across multiple counties on a clear day. We arrived after closing time after 5pm. So, we parked just on the side road close to the entrance without needing to pay. I would say :narrow road nearer to the tower to drive. 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 during opening time. Not recommended for disabled access as there's a moderately steep hill & a good 10-15 minute walk. Lovely views over the countryside when you get there though & the Tower is majestic when you come to it. As it's quite small, you do have to wait for others to come so we didn't go inside on our visit. It's £5 to park, £14 per adult to go up the tower and £12 for the nuclear bunker experience. Views from the hill outside the tower however are free and spectacular, Visitors can explore its small but informative museum, enjoy peaceful walks through the surrounding country park, and even tour a Cold War-era bunker nearby.

An impressive landmark with great views but massively overpriced. We paid £3 to park and a further £4 each to access the “grounds” as we couldn’t justify an extra £10 each to go inside the tower. The grounds themselves were nothing special with no clear signposting or information boards, so even that felt like £8 wasted. There are also two car parks, two cafes and a clothes shop for some reason. I’d advise trying to park close to the entrance, where parking appeared to be free, and taking in the views from there. Walking to the tower is also a good option if time and mobility/fitness allows.

Amazing experience! We booked tickets in advance and got to the tower early, before opening, to walk around and enjoy the view. Our tickets also included touring the WW II bunker located on the property nearby.

Lovely walk up to the tower. Lovely view of the countryside. Deer park with a stag and lots of does. Plenty of benches on the way up. But I didn't go into the tower as £14 entry!

The Tower is a beautiful landmark, nearby there is a nice café with a second one just further down in construction nearly finished. On a nice day You can enjoy the panorama and is perfect for a nice walk. Near the tower there are some red deers. The 14£ to go on top of the tower a bit overpriced to my opinion, considering the £5 for parking. Also the Nuclear bunker is interesting but I am not sure if there is an extra charge for that one as well.

We went on a rather cold, windy day but the 360 degree views were still very impressive. The rooms inside the tower are cosy and elegantly decorated. There are lots of opportunities for walking in land around the tower. It's one of the few places we saw sheep in the Cotswolds, and red deer. Nice place for a day out.

Always a lovely visit to Broadway Tower 😁😍💕 went with the family this time, and had afternoon tea at the cafe area for a birthday celebration. It was busy as it was in August on a Saturday in the summer holidays while the kids were off. Very nice place! Afternoon tea very good. Staff were nice.

This is a picturesque and historic attraction nestled in the Cotswolds. Built in the late 18th century, this iconic folly sits atop one of the highest points in the region, offering breathtaking views that stretch across multiple counties on a clear day. We arrived after closing time after 5pm. So, we parked just on the side road close to the entrance without needing to pay. I would say :narrow road nearer to the tower to drive. 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 during opening time. Not recommended for disabled access as there's a moderately steep hill & a good 10-15 minute walk. Lovely views over the countryside when you get there though & the Tower is majestic when you come to it. As it's quite small, you do have to wait for others to come so we didn't go inside on our visit. It's £5 to park, £14 per adult to go up the tower and £12 for the nuclear bunker experience. Views from the hill outside the tower however are free and spectacular, Visitors can explore its small but informative museum, enjoy peaceful walks through the surrounding country park, and even tour a Cold War-era bunker nearby.

An impressive landmark with great views but massively overpriced. We paid £3 to park and a further £4 each to access the “grounds” as we couldn’t justify an extra £10 each to go inside the tower. The grounds themselves were nothing special with no clear signposting or information boards, so even that felt like £8 wasted. There are also two car parks, two cafes and a clothes shop for some reason. I’d advise trying to park close to the entrance, where parking appeared to be free, and taking in the views from there. Walking to the tower is also a good option if time and mobility/fitness allows.

Amazing experience! We booked tickets in advance and got to the tower early, before opening, to walk around and enjoy the view. Our tickets also included touring the WW II bunker located on the property nearby.

Lovely walk up to the tower. Lovely view of the countryside. Deer park with a stag and lots of does. Plenty of benches on the way up. But I didn't go into the tower as £14 entry!

The Tower is a beautiful landmark, nearby there is a nice café with a second one just further down in construction nearly finished. On a nice day You can enjoy the panorama and is perfect for a nice walk. Near the tower there are some red deers. The 14£ to go on top of the tower a bit overpriced to my opinion, considering the £5 for parking. Also the Nuclear bunker is interesting but I am not sure if there is an extra charge for that one as well.

We went on a rather cold, windy day but the 360 degree views were still very impressive. The rooms inside the tower are cosy and elegantly decorated. There are lots of opportunities for walking in land around the tower. It's one of the few places we saw sheep in the Cotswolds, and red deer. Nice place for a day out.

Always a lovely visit to Broadway Tower 😁😍💕 went with the family this time, and had afternoon tea at the cafe area for a birthday celebration. It was busy as it was in August on a Saturday in the summer holidays while the kids were off. Very nice place! Afternoon tea very good. Staff were nice.

I have visited the NEC Multiple times over the years for insomnia gaming festival & always found the venue to be clean, plenty of toilets and huge venue that can hold a massive capacity. Get in here is very simple, but the word of warning I do give people is to book parking in advance as if you don’t, it can be quite expensive. If you do book an advance, it costs around £5 for the day which isn’t bad at all considering you will probably be at the venue for sometime. The NEC Provides such a huge variety of shows and I really do like the venue, I do recommend this place.

Lovely to be back at NEC as not been in 16 years, the last time was for the Commercial Vehicle Show. This visit was for the Indoor Funfair and the venue was fantastic. Loved the shuttle bus, all the staff were great, everywhere was clean and tidy. In fact, the venue was one of the strongest points regarding our visit as the Funfair wasn't anywhere near as good as I was expecting it to be. It looked daft only occupying half of the hall and the rides were nothing out of the ordinary. The organisers blocked my profile for saying that on Facebook but they can't shut me up on here!

2 years in a row visiting for HYROX, perfect venue. Well organised great parking reasonably priced, easily signed post walking routes, friendly and helpful staff, Room 5 where Hyrox is, is massive has many toilets it’s not to hot or to cold its just a great venue.

NEC: A Review The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham is a truly massive venue with a surprising amount of space. I recently attended the Gravity exhibition and was impressed by the center's accessibility and efficiency. Getting to the NEC was incredibly easy, with direct access from the motorway, which is a huge plus. What really stood out, however, were the fast-moving queues. For a center of its size, they've clearly mastered the flow of people, making entry a breeze. Overall, the NEC is a well-designed and highly efficient venue that makes attending large events a pleasant experience. Its ease of access and quick-moving queues are a testament to its excellent management.

Overall NEC looks old, at least to me, dirty floors, doors looked weary... We went to Gravity auto show, and wasn't such a great experience, toilets were without paper and really smelly and dirty... Food and drink prices were really high for the location and the event, plus wasn't anything special...

We attended for the camping and caravan show and came prepared with a wheelchair for my partner who is waiting for a knee op. The parking is directed by attendants who simply direct you according to availability however if you have an EV there is ample charging facilities in car park 3 with fast chargers and many more slow chargers (if you bring your own cable). Photo of the guide attached, (NB check if your ticket includes free parking), it is also useful to have the BP Pulse App. It was a long walk from the car park and we were moved on to the next entrance twice as buses drop off all the time. The What 3 Words location is /// public.snows.rich

Had another good visit to the NEC for the motorhome and Caravan show of 2025. There was plenty of disabled parking conveniently situated close to the halls. The wide walkways really helped with getting about on my buggy and made the day really stress-free for me. All of the stuff both NEC employed and those exhibitors were lovely and welcoming with a helpful smile or a little chat to brighten the day. Thank you for another lovely experience NEC, and the Caravan and motorhome industry. The only advice that I would give anyone who is attending a well-attended event at the NEC is to leave in plenty of time in order to either avoid the traffic or give time to have been sat in it. Leave early if you can!

My brother was over the moon with his purchase from Sims vintage antique centre, what a lovely little shop with lots of interesting items

What a wonderful place! It was my first visit to Sims Vintage Antiques Centre and I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was displayed beautifully and clearly priced. Not intending to buy anything I was tempted by a lovely pair of silver earrings! I am certain I will visit again in the future.

Welcomed by a very friendly guy. Thought the unit and it’s contents were top notch. Will definitely visit again. Recommend a visit !!!

This was such a lovely antique centre to visit. I haven’t ever been in one so clean with everything presented so well. A definite go to if you’re into antiques.

Had a browse around with my girlfriend, lots of interesting items for sale.

Enjoyed a little look around the antiques

There have been significant changes at the Yew tree Farm site and these have really enhanced the visitor experience. The antique shop has been moved across the yard to premises which are so much more spacious and well lit than was the case. All of the items are clearly displayed and labelled. There is no sense of clutter and there is sufficient space to move around comfortably. There is a considerable variety in the items on sale from old coins to industrial lighting. In addition to the antique centre there is a very attractive craft shop, a farm shop and an attractive café/restaurant. The coffee is very good

Great venue. Attended to see the BK fighting, which was surprisingly civilised, clean and well laid out. Toilets were very accessible and the staff pleasant. The only issue was the ridiculous price of £9.25 for a pint.

I went to BP Pulse Live for Bryan Adams and it was an unforgettable night! The sound and atmosphere were amazing, and the whole event felt so well organised. I also saw Boyzone here before, back when the venue had a different name, and it’s great to see how it has only improved over the years. A brilliant place for live music and creating special memories!

Really enjoyed the concert that we attended here. We didn’t hit any big queues and everything was very well organised. Pretty much straight in, quick check and scan of the tickets. Seats were easy to find and the staff were helping and pointing in the right direction too. On booking I thought we would be really far from the stage but actually on arrival it looked much closer than expected. I would definitely book other things here!

great venue! highly recommend getting the premium tickets if you can, the lounge is lovely, you get two free drinks, parking passes and we didn't have to queue at all to get in. all the staff were lovely! could have done with more merch stands as the queue was very long. with the premium tickets there was an option to order merch and they'll bring it to you, but it wasn't the full selection. overall a lovely experience, and twenty one pilots was the best concert ever.

Visited for Horse of the year show. Facilities inside were good, and the show was amazing. The £20 parking charge was a bit steep when you considered what had already been paid for the event tickets. Sadly excessive charging for parking at captive events (theme parks, concerts etc) is becoming increasingly common and a pet hate of mine!

Great arena, I had a nice experience there! I went for a Louis Tomlinson concert back in November 2023, and the staff really honoured the queue numbers — which is very rare —, by putting us in order before getting into the venue. I got a good spot really close to the barricade and enjoyed the concert to the fullest.

Premium hospitality for WWE Raw Overall the experience was fantastic Food, service, drinks, seating, decor was all absolutely to the level I expected However I'm only giving a 4 star review as doors where delayed by 40 minutes and for the price of the ticket I find that utterly unacceptable

We visited Cotswold Farm park last Christmas and wanted to provide a review for anyone considering booking this year. We had a number of things that were disappointing, but the main one was the santa experience... The worst part was though that you had several santa huts on the go at once and no attempt was made to mask this from the kids. So my 6 year old daughter is immediately asking questions 'is this the real santa?', 'how come those kids are coming out at the same time?'. You could literally hear the santa in the next hut along while heading into our own one. That was by far and away your biggest issue, but outside of that there were loads of other disappointments. - The Santa himself looked great, but he wasn't very jolly and conversation was very strained. - Most of your stalls were closed, but still had signs up, e.g. 'Smores' cue my daughter getting excited about the prospect of smores, but then we are told the fires aren't going so we can still buy one but can't toast one?? All other food stalls were also closed but still had signs out telling us what we were missing out on - The bouncy pillow for under 5s was closed so our youngest had to miss out - Most (atleast half) of the pedal tractors by the barns weren't working - The reindeer food station wasn't up and running when we first arrived The experience was really disappointing, and not worth the money - we spent around £200 for the 4 hours we were there. £140 for the tickets, £40 for a couple of burgers and some pasta, £10 for photo with Santa (which in itself is extortionate). We had high expectations for the day, and it had all the issues above, plus it generally just lacked any 'magical atmosphere'. We have done a number of these sorts of events previously - none of which were as expensive as yours, we have been to Attwell Farm Park and National Adventure Farm, and they set our expectations much higher than what we experienced at Cotswold Farm Park. Furthermore I emailed several times with the above concerns but got no response.

A wonderful family outing. The whole layout is excellent and the animals look very well cared for. Lots to do for the children. We ate in the cafe and, while it seemed on the dear side, the food was absolutely delicious 😋

For younger kids this is an amazing place. It's really accessible and a great variety of animals to see. There's also lots of play equipment, mini tractors, soft play and sand play. The cafe is a bit pricey, but you can always bring your own stuff as there's plenty of seating outside. Our 3 year old loves it. There's lots to see but it's not too big for little ones to get round.

One of the best farms I have visited so far. Clean facilities with lots of fun activities for kids so perfect for families with young kids. A lot of rare breeds to see, kids were able to feed the lambs and stroke rabbits and little chicks a fun day out for the families. Plenty of parking, hand washing facilities and toilets. Also, the tractor ride is great, it runs once every hour (3pm last ride) and a pound each person including kids however only allowed 28 each ride so get there early for this.

Amazing day out! Great value for money and a good day out for family of all ages. Kept really clean and lots of things to do. Food and drink was all fantastic. Animals look brilliantly looked after. Already looking at when we will return.

We had a great day out at Cotswold Farm Park with our boys. The highlights were definitely feeding the animals, as well as the playground and bouncy trampoline, which kept them entertained for hours. However, we were very disappointed with the on-site restaurant. The food was overpriced and poor quality. For example, a small bowl of kids’ pasta was £7.50, and a very basic cheese toastie was £13. There’s no table service, long waiting times, and the restaurant felt chaotic and messy overall.

One of our all time favourite places to go. All the staff, even down to the ladies on the ticket desk are so friendly and welcoming. So much to do, and so worth the money, even when it’s wet. Also love how accessible the site (and now their website) is too. They really care about people and animals and it shows.

A gorgeous place, where nature is largely left to its own devices. There's lots of people, dog walkers and cyclists all seem to manage not to trip over each other or spoil the environment. Shame about the scumbags who drop the litter.

Great cafe, short walk to the burnt sunlight monument. Paths could do with a bit of attention as muddy and not well signposted. Car park is pay and display and has alot of potholes

Nice cafe, partner had cauliflower yoghurt, @ £7. It looked tasty, plenty of fruit n seeds. I had a bacon cob. It had 2 pieces of back bacon on a large white cob. Bit bland but nice with sauce n mug tea to get it in! Overall. Nice if a little pricey.

This was an absolute gem for walking and views... Had a stroll along the Canal looking at all the barges moored to the side. Loads of different paths and a place where cyclists tackle the difference levels of bike trails. Don't hesitate... Go and see.

I agree with Jeff Bryan about signposting etc. However, having talked to the lady in the visitor centre/cafe (who seems to be doing it all on her own and is brilliant) I bought the map, which was very useful. The Golden Tower of Leaves is interesting, at the top of an old slag heap, but not particularly noticeable or publicised, even though the council apparently spent £100k having it erected. Great views from up there on the hill. Nice walks through the wood and by the canal. Well worth a visit. A bit of extra funding would really help.

Having lived near Pooley Park before it was converted, I am so very impressed with how this place has been made into a lovely area. There are trees,toadstools and just a lovely atmosphere. 🌳🌲🍃 There is now a safe way to climb the mound, unless you want to get your heart pumping. The views from the top are stunning. Plus there is now a mountain biking course for all you daredevils 🚲 The little playpark is brilliant - surrounded by trees, the kids can have a fab time. And a shoutout to the little cafe - although not serving hot food, tea & snacks were available and I was served by a lovely lady. All in all, this place is great for kids to wander safely and take in a natural environment. It's so wonderful to see the potential for an ex-mining eyesore become an excellent place to visit.

There is a great walk to do along the canal and depending which way you go will take you to a pub. We went to the Samuel Barlow which was fabulous and dog friendly. At the park there is a small play area, toilets and it's only £2.50 al day to park.