Five stars - would be six! It's that good. Antique rides, some fairly uncomfortable by modern standards; hang on! And a good if quick ghost train. Helpful staff, especially young woman who did coffee and ghost train, wish I could thank her personally. Door staff sorted sorted my ticket chaos out patiently. Some wonderful showman's caravans.

This place was great, the age of some of the rides was incredible, lots are nearly 100 years old. We all loved the rides, playing the old arcade games and reading about the funfair history!

Great place. Did the afternoon session to get out of the rain. Got the family saver ticket that included entry for 2 adults 3 children and 20 tickets, 2-3 tokens per person per ride. Very reasonable. Had to buy more to go on all the rides. £5 for 5 tokens using contact less machine. Food van reasonably priced for burgers and chips. Clean toilets. Bring your 2ps! Great selection of machines new and old. Kids and adults both enjoyed. Would recommend for something a bit different

This is a lovely place to take a wide range of ages. My Dad loved looking at the old vehicles and travelling caravans and steam organs. My oldest two enjoyed the rides and 2p machines and there was plenty for my little niece and nephew to do. I think in honesty you'd want to take little ones to get the most out of it. A huge part of the fun for us was taking the little ones on their first rides. The place works on a tokens system which make a family saver ticket good value. It has lost one star because I'm honesty you could tell it had been "hit by the times" in our most recent visit. Many of the organs were not in operation and there were many staff so waiting for and accessing rides was quite a bit more clunky than before but don't get me wrong the staff worked as hard as Miss Rabbit from Peppa pig! They put people's safety first and tried their hardest to make it a good experience. We did eat there and it was a brilliant traditional funfair feast of burgers, hot dogs and candy floss which made it feel even more like the good old days. Rides are on average 2 tokens per person so they go quickly when you have two hours to kill we needed 60 tokens for four kids and their "responsible adults" to access the rides. Just to try and give people an idea! I would say go because the more people go the better it will get and it would be heart breaking to loose a lovely place like this. It isn't dear and it is fun let's keep it alive!

We stopped by on our way home and it was such a good idea. The staff are lovely and really seem like they love working there. The museum section was really interesting to see and the rides were great! I do think that the food stand needs to have one more person working on it to take orders so that the line can move a bit quicker, we ended up leaving the line so that we didn't miss out on the rides! Will definitely visit again 😊

Fabulous attraction for all ages and well worth the entry fee. Being all indoors is a massive bonus. Rides suitable for all ages, beautiful restored and historical pieces in the museum area. The best thing about the place is the atmosphere, which is because of the staff who bring the place to life. They are all extremely welcoming and friendly.

Out in the middle of the countryside but worth a visit. Basically this museum is in two parts. A fair ground that contains a lot of traditional rides including bumper cars, ghost tunnel, carousel rides, slot games and the like you can pay to use. And a museum which is a bit empty but contains organs, some non functional rides and caravans with info boards. There are also penny machines including one arm bandits and other gambling games that are actually a lot if fun. The downside is it's pretty expensive, most rides costing 3 tokens or 3 quid. That said if you have visited once you get a season to jet that means you don't pay entrance again, so technically it's free to walk around but the rides are charged separately. Also it's open in two sessions, an am and pm, so no chance to plan a whole day if that's your plan. However given this is run mostly by volunteers this is absolutely forgivable. The flip side is it's pretty unique. There are toilets and a place to eat on site. Was nice to experience a blast from my past.

Unfortunately closing soon, but a fantastic place to visit. The rides are not only interesting but many are probably more fun than their modern counterparts. The rocket and the dodgems are both musts, but make sure there's plenty of others going on the dodgems at the same time...

Great fun and lots to see. Unfortunately it will be closing later this year so if you want to ride on the dodgems, all the fun of the fair go before October

I accidentally called this number looking for a different company of the same name. The woman who answered was abusive and extremely rude towards me and my company - she has never met or spoken to me before and knows nothing of my business but felt she was in a position to criticise me personally and professionally. I wouldn't stay here and would advise others to avoid it as well if this is the way she feels is reasonable to speak to entire strangers.

Self catering holiday apartment, dog friendly and in a great position next to the Hoe and Barbican.

Blown away! Exceptional chicken breast mains and chocolate mousse and creme brûlée desserts. A highly recommended meal out when in Plymouth!

Very busy weekend in Plymouth, students arriving at the university and Seafest at the Barbican. I had booked but the earliest table available was 20.30. We turned up early in case there was a table and there was, a very nice corner table. Started off with gins and tonic because we were in a distillery. Skipped the starters and had very good mains followed by excellent desserts. Service was attentive, friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was great with lots of people having a relaxed and enjoyable time. Difficult to fault this restaurant.

A real gem in the South-West! We have visited Barbican Kitchen 3-4 times now, on our visit to see family in Plymouth, from London. We always make a point to have a date night here. It is our most favourite place to eat, even amongst the Michelin-starred restaurants we have been to. We just love the cosy, unstuffy, relaxed atmosphere of this restaurant. The ingredients are always the best quality, seasonal and fresh- this is reflected on the pleasantly ever-changing menu. We love trying different plates and love the recommendations from the staff. The prices for plates are more than fair - they reflect the quality of the cooking, the ingredients and the service. We know that if this were in London, we'd likely pay more than double our bill for the same food! The variety of options are truly exciting. Portion sizes are just perfect, if not generous. There is something for everybody and every 'food-mood' you are in. My partner has thoroughly enjoyed their beef burgers and loves their grilled steak options! I have a personal affinity for the 'catch of the day' and the other fish dishes on offer. I also often find myself dreaming about my next encounter with their sticky toffee pudding... A special mention must be made for the staff that work here (won't name names for privacy reasons). Attentive, not intrusive or pressurising and incredibly welcoming. Always vigilant of when we need a top-up of water! We love how friendly, polite and genuinely informative the staff are here. They go over and beyond to make sure that you are well looked after. They are the real gems of this place along with the exquisite food; just seriously lovely people that you want to see again. Well done, Tanner Brothers! See you soon!

Restaurant is located in the Plymouth Gin Distellery, one stairs up and you will find the restaurant. We came in without a reservation (Thursday evening) and there was plenty of space for the two of us. The menu has some great options, try the focaccia and the honey glazed chorizo, perfect for a table of four as a starter. The service is great, the food tastes wonderfull and off course you can order here some gin and tonics from the Distellery.

Exquisite meal here last night, which also happened to be my first visit at The Barbican Kitchen. It is on the pricier side, however the quality of the food is amazing and very well presented which makes it worth it. I’d recommend the caramelised onion and goats cheese tart and butternut squash risotto…. both were divine. The truffle and parmesan fries are also a MUST - they’re the best I’ve had! Service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant itself was cosy and inviting. Highly recommend if you’re looking for somewhere just that little bit more special.

Great menu choice, dishes executed well, good choice of wine. You can be sure you’ll get a fantastic plate of food here. Service was good but a little slow with the drinks. Highly recommend @barbicankitchen

A great place in a lively part of town. Offering a great selection of food, generous portions and all perfectly cooked. We had squid and parfait to start, squid was delicious and tender. We were lucky to have the Chateaubriand, there was just one available (worth calling ahead) Definitely recommend booking ahead.

We visited this place with our 5 year old son and were a bit disappointed that extra attractions, like soft play, were unavailable. We enjoyed the big aquarium and watching the team of reaserchers at the lab. If you have an autistic child like we do I'll advice you to be there first in the morning as it becomes busy later on. The tickets can be used for the whole day which is fantastic as we didn't have a chance to see everything in our first round. Our son just runs like a Flash😆 Lovely, friendly staff. X

A great place to visit for young and old. You can spend a few hours just wandering around at your own pace looking at the vast array of fish, turtles and sharks. My children loved this place. This is my second time here and would definitely return for a third time.

2nd visit to the Aquarium using our yearly tickets which is a good plus when the buy a ticket. No wait to enter. You start at the top and self guided tour. Good displays with good information about the creatures. Easily spend 2 hours in there plus more if you choose to have food which we didn't so cannot give you information on that. Very family orientated and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Large shop on exit with varying gifts, mementos for all budgets .

Lots of information and big fish. We took about an hour to go around, we did not read the information boards which could easily add another hour. There are a couple of places to sit and watch which is a pleasant way to spend some time. They offer a year's entry for the price of a day; £26 per adult, which is quite pricey if you only visit once. However visit again within the year and it becomes fantastic value!

I have read the reviews before I went to this aquarium so I knew what to expect. To be honest, the staff are quite friendly and helpful, and I wish I could give it a higher point, but the fish tanks are too small, and the so-called biggest fish tank could have come with a bit more fish or more impressive fish. I think perhaps because the major visitors of this aquarium are kids and their families these days, they stick too many stickers with words and scientific facts on the wall, yet put too few fish to see. The best room is the room with the lecture, the curvy glass helps us to see the animals more clearly. The lecturer was very enthusiastic when she talked about sharks, rays, and the green turtle. I do not mind that they make the Aquarium more educational, but I hope they prioritize the fish rather than people. Whether bigger or smaller fish, they need more space to swim. For the size and the reputation of this museum, they could have done better.

Visited the the National Marine Aquarium in October half term and it was really busy as you would expect. We were interested in visiting here as is billed as the country's largest aquarium, housing over 5,000 animals in four different areas of the building. It also boasts the UK's deepest fish tank that holds up to 2.5 million litres of water and it was officially opened in 1998. We had already booked tickets on line, but still had to queue 15 minutes to gain entry. The exhibits were nicely spaced out and you can view the enormous fish tank on the different floors. We probably spent a couple of hours before leaving. The staff were helpful and it supports a charity dedicated to marine conservation.

So much too see. There was 2 school parties here when I went and they looked intrigued by the big tank while they were at a talk. I loved it,my daughter in law showed us the way luckily else I'd have been going in circles. Didn't see any seahorses which were there last time and the sharks were not that big but my fave were the mantas and stingrays. There were some really big starfish,a turtle and lots of strange looking fish and anemones. Got a years pass on buying entry tickets so will be returning soon.

Beautiful, serene, will be back!!

A pleasant enough half day with mixed scenery and some focal points to build in en route. You need to be able to walk freely though.

place is pretty cool been here a few times with my mum and sister on holidays

Nearest thing you will get to being Indiana Jones in Devon, fabulous steeps in to the rock only for the sure footed, in the gorge itself

Scenes change as you walk through the gorge from peaceful to dramatic.

National trust nice walk

Looks like a place to go to

Food. Great. Place. Great. Service. Poor. Full of young people. All they did was fuss over a dog when we were waiting for our drinks to be ordered. But the view was fantastic and staying in Hope Cove was great. We went to The Crabshell, the same partner, was great (make sure to see that review) but this was poor and they weren't even apologetic. Just sitting chatting while we waited for an hour. RIDICULOUS!

Had a fabulous visit with my mum. We sat on the terrace in the afternoon sun overlooking the bay as the sun went down. We both had the fish with skin on fries - beautifully fresh and tasty. Mine was gluten free and absolutely gorgeous (not used to saying this for gluten free food!). All of the staff were professional and friendly but Melissa especially was so helpful and thoughtful with my mum who had some mobility challenges today. Thank you.

The pub really couldn’t be nearer the sea. It’s a lovely location. The staff were so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was delicious too. I had the cabin room which was a suite so was very pleased with that too. I loved how people’s dogs were so welcome. Often pubs say that but just tolerate them in practice. Not here, they really are very welcome.

We had a wonderful meal at the Hope and Anchor, 4 adults and a toddler. All the food was delicious, the proper pie was great and the desserts enormous. Very nice spritzes too. Max and Lari who served us were both lovely, especially with our toddler and had excellent drinks recommendations (not for the toddler!). Great place for a walk along the beach after. Would thoroughly recommend.

We had a really lovely meal here. The best fish and chips I've ever had and included curry sauce as well as tartar. Would highly recommend. I would say essential to book in high season.

We had a wonderful evening at the Hope and Anchor in Hope Cove. We ordered the sea bass from the specials board and it was absolutely delicious – fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. We were lucky enough to sit outside and enjoy the most beautiful sunset, which made the whole experience even more special. The team were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, as always, which is one of the many reasons we love coming here. A fantastic spot – highly recommend!

I had such a fantastic time at the Hope & Anchor in Hope Cove. The setting is absolutely stunning, with gorgeous views and a lovely atmosphere that makes you feel instantly relaxed. What really stood out to me, though, was the service – Anna behind the bar and Eden (server ) both went above and beyond to make my visit special. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, they made sure everything was spot on from start to finish. It’s rare to find that level of care and professionalism, and it made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place – I will definitely be back!

Great visit, not very large but quite unique with some of the plants and the views are stunning. Lots of different paths to take that weave in and out of different gardens with varying focuses. We have young children, easier to carry, pram would be difficult.

Beautiful gardens. Still lots of flowers even in October. Catering just outside the entrance excellent. Quite a narrow winding road to get there but very worthwhile.

Really wonderful afternoon here. The gardens are beautiful, lots of lovely flowers and palm trees. Plenty of birds to see. The gardens are pretty much all dog friendly apart from the banana garden and front lawn otherwise they can go everywhere and there is water bowls at the entrance for them. There is a lovely little cafè. I would highly recommend a visit here.

Lovely gardens and interesting foliage. The house was closed when we visited, but we enjoyed the most magnificent views and walks. The volunteers were friendly and welcoming.

Very nice well kept gardens with many exotics. Good walks/trails with some lovely views over the surrounding countryside.

Always a treat coming to this garden. A lovely walk from Salcombe past North and South Sands along the narrow and steep roads! (there's a lovely footpath getting out of the top of Salcombe if you can find it!!) The gardens are very well kept and beautiful. We have been many times and will come back many more!

Beautiful National Trust gardens overlooking South Sands bay. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable, and dogs on leads are allowed into the gardens. There’s a cafe by the entrance that serves really nice coffee / cold drinks, and food (focaccia sandwiches, cakes, decent vegan options etc!). There is parking just outside, and access to the coastal path direct from the garden. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

We visited during the half term school holidays. We arrived at around 11:30am and was on site for around 3 1/2 hours. On arrival you can pay at the gate or can pre book online. Children under 4 go free. There is a short walk to the main entrance where you are welcomed by a picknick area which has a small cafe and girt shop. There is a selection of ice-cream, ice lollies, drinks, chips. There is small selection of animals you can feed such as goats and meerkat. Please be aware that you need to book and pay extra for the meet the keeper meerkat feeding experience. There is also a small building that has snake's, stick insects, cockroaches and a tarantula. There are 3 different trials to walk. The blue one is quick and easy to navigate through the woodlands. However, the red and purple trails are quite steep with different types of terrain. This is not suitable for any type of pushchair or wheelchairs. The ground can be wet and muddy, so decent footwear is advised. If you want to walk all three trails, you will need between 2-3 hours depending on your speed and skill. You can borrow a baby carrier if you require which is free of charge. The cafe and bench area did become quite busy at around 1pm. Overall, the visit was quite nice with very nice views of the water fall and stream that runs down.

Nice trial with animals in beginning. Nice for kids. You 3 options of trial.10mins, 30mins or 45mins. Anyone can go don't need extra shoes. In entrance you need to pay per adult 13.50 including car park.

Absolute little gem this one. They have 3 routes to walk around. Blue which is rather easy and for the kids. Then red and purple which show you the water falls. You need good grippy shoes on. We did all routes. And the people route is the hardest but you get some awesome views. Be prepared to have to scramble up some rocky surfaces so you need a bit of fitness for this. You are at times climbing up steep rocky areas but it is so much fun. Red Route a little easier but still some climbs to do. Then you have a great cafe and also animals to look around. Really really fun.

One of the most amazing places to go in England, it is totally untouched beauty. Different trails to follow, nice coffee shop, easy to park. You can easily spend a day in there. I went middle of August and the weather was lovely.

An absolute beauty! I can strongly recommend it! We walked the basic route first,but our 12yr old daughter and myself were itching to climb some rocks and the waterfall, so took part of the red route too. Was so worth it. I do recommend outdoor trainers though! (I didn't have one as was last minute idea). Nice animals (meercats, macaw, goats, bunnies, chickens, skunk, owl) to see too and kids can feed them (need to purchase voucher). Food, ice cream, drinks in the caffee. The weather was a mix, but plenty of shades too on a sunny day if required. The woodland and the rocks are so tranquil and gives so much joy to young ones and older ones. If you are a bit more fragile, there is a route for that too. It's a must place to visit. 🤗

Visited not realising it was a pay for attraction, for the walk only I wouldn’t say its worth the entry fee but if you are a family the small zoo, shop and cafe and other activities probably make it worth the entry fee. The walk is good and the falls are interesting. The purple route is tough so take their advice and only do if fit and mobile.

A great outdoor activity with splendid walk among humongous rocks and a cute little animal encounter with goats, rabbits, skunks( all safe)) , a giant blue macaw. There is a place to park as well as have something to eat.

This was a truly wonderful experience for both adults and children. A beautiful setting with flowers and gardens and fascinating talks and interactive sessions. Our daughter loves bees and got to find out more about them, taste honey and get involved with candle rolling and planting seeds. The staff were wonderful from the moment we walked in. From the greeting through to the lovely ladies going through the talks. They went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. We spent an afternoon on our way back from holiday but could have easily spent a day. We have factored this in for another visit next year.

This is a wonderful place. Got a full ticket and really enjoyed the interactive talks and things to do around the place. The shop is well priced and the staff all seem really friendly. The food is also good - I didn't check the play area, but it seemed popular.

We had a fantastic day at Quince Honey Farm…it offers something for all ages. The bee demo, candle making, talks and honey tasting (all included in the entrance fee) were highlights. The café deserves a special mention too; clean, very reasonably priced, speedy service and legendary cheese scones! It would have been lovely to see a queen bee during the demo (sadly they didn’t spot one that day) and perhaps a live hive link or glass observation hive would add even more to the experience. We also hoped to try the honeycomb, which wasn’t available. That said, there was still so much to enjoy. Both the indoor play area and the spacious outdoor areas gave the children plenty to do, while the talks and tasting kept the adults engaged. We visited with ages ranging from 7 to 83, and genuinely everyone found something to enjoy. A tip: plan for either the morning or afternoon session, as the talks run twice a day; check timings so you don’t miss the ones you want. Well worth a visit and one we’d happily recommend.

We spent a few hours here with two of our grandsons (aged 9 & 8). It's a delightful place to visit. The programme of sessions were highly interesting and we learned a lot about bees and honey. There is plenty to do for children and adults alike. I highly recommend Quince Honey Farm, it's a great place to visit

Fascinating afternoon at the honey farm. Georgia was a brilliant host who took us through seeds, beekeeping, curious creatures, honey tasting and candle making with good humour and a wealth of knowledge. Would have stayed for a bite to eat at the cafe but they were closing. Great place to visit rain or shine

Very good experience! Upon arrival we had access to a leaflet with the details of workshops, had an opportunity to taste different kinds of honey and learn al about bees. We made wax candles, and I held a stick insect! It was very cute and I’m pretty sure it was called Sticky. I love bugs so i was delighted to find this out. We had scones and cream tea- the scones were hot and fresh and possibly the most delicious scones I have EVER had. The only downside was that a bee flew in and got very excited over my honey that I had with my scones. I didn’t want to hurt it so I ate my scone pretty fast so it could fly away.

Overall this was a good day out, but I do think it is overpriced for what you get. There are talks throughout the day, but not much to do if you don't like attending talks. The soft play was good though and was suitable for older children. I would suggest you get there from opening to make the most of the talks, the first one was at 10.30am and continued every half an hour. The cafe was ok priced and not overly busy. The other slightly disappointing thing was the cost of the honey ranging from £7-£9 for 227g. I would have liked to buy a few, but only ended up buying the one due to the price!! We enjoyed the day, but I can't help but think it was very expensive! It wasn't very busy mid holiday season, so guessing the price puts others off going there too.

Visited here midweek during the late August bank holiday break in Paignton. We booked in advanced and got a slight discount was around £60 odd pounds for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children). The site is huge and is a lot of up and down hill so wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk. There are loads of animals, cafes, play areas for kids to enjoy and they really had a blast. We were tired by the end but was a great family day out, would recommend you visit here if you in or near to Paignton.

A great zoo with a large verity of animals a few of which wasn’t out for you to see but it wasn’t a massive issue. You can see some of the animals quite close up like the orangutans, lions, cheetahs, baboons etc. There is a lot of inclines if you’re someone with mobility issues you may struggle but it is well worth the money you pay to get in. There is a lot of tree coverage so you’re not baking in the sun while walking around. Would definitely recommend

Amazing zoo with fantastic staff. My 2 daughters ages 8 and 13 recently had a junior zoo keeper experience and they loved every minute of it. Jake, their experience guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and kept the girls engrossed for hours! Thank you Jake for a wonderful experience for the whole family!

We went on a cold damp drizzly day, so some animals weren't outside to see. Im disabled on a mobility scooter. Most of the park is accessible and robust scooters can be hired at the zoo. We were given a map and advised on the best route for mobility scooters. We ate food in the resaraunt. Food was good quality. The only fault was tables weren't cleaned so quickly so hard finding a clean table. We only had half a day here, so we zoomed round. On a nicer day and a leisurely stroll round, you coukd easily spend a whole day here. Animals get fed at certain times, so if you wish to see this, ask at entrance the timings, then you can adjust your route accordingly. We were particularly fascinated with the sloths. Never seen one in real life before, they are fun to watch. I would reccomend a visit, help support this lovely zoo to stay open.

A great day out, just enough to cover in an afternoon, with not too far between each area. A lovely range of animals of all kinds with good size enclosures for them. Lots of information available at each area. Food and drink onsite is great with a number of choices available. We stopped into the cafe area as the other ones around the zoo are closed out of high season.

A beautifully naturalistic zoo with incredibly friendly and attentive staff throughout — from the keepers to the café team, everyone made us feel welcome. My daughters had an absolute blast, and to top it off, the food and drink were reasonably priced, which was a pleasant surprise. A genuinely lovely day out.

Lovely zoo animals are in large enclosures. Unfortunately some of the areas were closed when we went but not the main ones. The menu was slightly limited and if you are getting food please allow more time then you would expect for quing as the que moves slowly.

Lovely historical, picturesque village with cheap parking for the day. Free admission to everything. Beautiful grounds and gardens with working craft centre. Great for a family day out or a romantic stroll. Be prepared for the typical Devon narrow lanes to get to it though. That might put people off going, as it was blissfully quiet for us in the middle of August!

It's definitely worth a visit. However, we went on a Monday, and certain things were not open on that day. Didn't spoil it and enjoyed the walks, the church, and the crafts. Treating ourselves to a lovely hand-made glass fish ornament at Our Glass, you can watch the skill of the artisan as he crafts the glass into his latest creation. Friendly and stops to chat. As do all the crafts folk open for business. We were lucky to catch a small bus, by The Drum pub-restaurant, that visits Cockington and drives into Torquay via local stops. Bus is air-conditioned too.

You'll need at least half a day to see and enjoy everything (if the weather is good). Would recommend the Chocolate shop, the cherry ones were particularly divine. Don't forget to visit Cob Barn where Allan will talk you through his art in his workshop. Hoping to buy a steel rose from him at some point. Also check out the Iron Mongers and surrounding shops, then purchase yourself a cute little handmade glass animal at the glass blowers for a bargain £8.

Absolutely stunning little village which is full of historical charm! We enjoyed a delicious jam and cream scone and a wander through the woodland park. There are craft workshops offering items for sale set in the old barns.

What a gem! There’s plenty of parking in a few different locations around the park, so don’t despair if the first place you try has no spaces available! The parkland is gorgeous, so much space to roam free and play! There are places buy food and drink (pub, ice cream parlour and cafe), but also loads of space for picnics. The craft/shopping areas are lovely, really inviting spaces and everyone willing to chat about the work/products if you’re interested. Lots of history to read about too and a gorgeous garden to enjoy. The children’s play area is disappointing, you can see it was lovely once, but parts of it have unfortunately gone into disrepair.

Stunning place for a walk. Loads of walkways and the ponds are great to sit and watch all the fish as the water was really clear. There is also a cafe, stalls and a stunning flower garden.

Visited this site with my son the here is a little gift shop in the village and we went and had a walk around the manor which itself is only really a cafe but there are also plenty of nice grounds to walk around and many unique traders in the craft/art traders around the back the gardens and ponds are also great to walk around we did see a sign for carriage rides but could not find them

Such a jolly guy to welcome us at entrance/pay desk! Very helpful and friendly. He recommended we take our time to look in detail at everything as there are lots of 'play on words' signage giving plenty of laughs! Great that the ticket price allows free entry for a week from visit. I thought £20.50 was reasonable as we spent 2 n half hours and there's lots of interesting history and information about the costs and man hours involved in the creation and production/maintenance of the models. It is constantly evolving, we really enjoyed our visit !!

This was an amazing day out. So many tiny details and so many puns. Look out for where's wally and friends! The person who designed this place was a genius. The models are all beautifully made and the landscaping is amazing. It is in a valley so you will have to walk up and downhill, however, everything is laid with concrete and there are handrails as well. I went round it with a buggy and it was fine. There are indoor parts as well including mythical kingdoms and more detailed models. The crazy golf was fun as well and is included in the ticket price. There is a coffee shop with snacks and bathrooms at the top as well. There's also baby changing areas. I would recommend going during the day to see all of the tiny details. You can return within 7 days free with your ticket. We went the following night to see the illuminations which were beautiful. I will come again next year with my family ☺️ Thank you so much to the lovely staff who made our day as well!

Now this place was a surprise, I only thought I'd be here a couple of hours....... 4 hours later, so much to see and take in, the place was alot bigger than expected, I loved it...... Even played a round of mini golf 😂. It looks like you could get to do I night time visit on special occasions (would have loved to have done that, maybe next time I'm in the area 😁). Definitely a place to visit with or without the kids.

Went there during school holidays, and we were pleasantly surprised how big and lovely this village is. Lots of interesting displays, since it was October everywhere were skeletons and other spooky things. Since we are local we also got 25% discount which was nice. Lovely little gift shop and cafe. Parking - pay and display.

Well worth going. It looks like nothing from the outside but big once inside. The quality of the exhibits is very high showing craftsmanship and a sense of humour. Entrance is from a local council car park paid on RingGo

Visited babbacombe with my partner , we both loved It, the attention to detail is crazy , you easily spend 2/3 hours there , also free crazy golf included in your admission ! Only downside and it's not the model villages fault , you have to pay for parking as it's owned by the council ( shock ) it's around £4 for 3 hours

Really good little model village with a lot of humour, crazy golf and a cafe. There's also some indoor bits which are really good. Public car park outside

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended Experience! An absolute must-do if you’re in the area. The caves themselves are fascinating – steeped in history, atmosphere, and stories that stretch back millions of years. Walking in and around the site feels like stepping into another world. A very special shout-out to Mark, our guide. He was engaging, funny, and crystal clear in his delivery. More than that, he was interactive and knew exactly how to bring the history to life, making the experience immersive from start to finish. If you’re looking for something unique, memorable, and truly eye-opening, this is one of the best things to do. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

I attended a little while ago for the first time despite being local to the area, firstly we stopped off for a coffee as it was very much needed first thing and I didn't have anything to fault with it, if anything I remember it being one of the better lattes I've had in the bay which is saying something. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable when booking making the process quick and painless. In terms of the guided tour this was pretty damn good, the tour guide was knowledgeable and engaged with the tour on numerous occasions, always happy to answer any questions put towards them and ensured everyone's safety in the darker areas. If you're looking for something unique and different from the daily grind I'd definitely recommend trying this out, either solo or as a family.

Kent's Cavern - Fantastic geological marvel. Naturally formed over 500 million years. You cannot help but be in awe of this cavernous wonder. You have a fully guided tour who is informative and friendly and willing to answer all questions. I have seen they do special events in the caves as well, which seems a great idea. Such as Halloween/Christmas/Movie nights. Unfortunately... This attraction is not the longest and you could easily be in and out within the hour. Disability access isnt great but they do highlight this before you visit. I do feel soo much more could be done to enhance the experience and make you stay on site longer creating more of a day out of your experience. There is a woodland walk they have built but a lot more investment is needed to make it engaging. Money is tight these days, and i wouldn't even like to begin to imagine the amount insurance costs for something like this! and i hope it is protected forever going forwards... But to make money sometimes you need to spend money! and this is definitely one of those attractions.

Had a fantastic time in the caves today! We visited with our 3 children and arrived 5mins late due to having to walk from our accommodation and the gentleman on the desk was extremely helpful and moved us to the next tour which we truly appreciated. Our guide Alan was fabulous ; engaging, informative and knowledgeable. Really interesting tour which lasted about an hour but flew by as it was so enjoyable. The caves are well lit and it has good flooring - there was a granny in flip flops and socks on our tour and she managed fine! We had a cream tea after which were lovely and generous portions, the cafe staff were all very polite, friendly and helpful, we had a lovely time and would highly recommend thank you! X

Fantastic place to visit when in Torquay and well worth visiting if further away. Surprisingly large cave with excellent tour guides. I went in October so there were only 4 visitors so had a great experience with no crowds. Highly recommended!

A real holiday highlight, these stunning caverns are shown in as natural a state as possible and are all the better for it. Enhanced by the top quality guides, the shows are inclusive and family friendly without glossing the less clean parts of history. Fascinating and a must visit while in the area

Absolutely fascinating experience at Kent's Cavern. Our tour guide, Emelia, was brilliant. Her knowledge of the caves, prehistoric history, and little details made the entire tour come to life. The caves themselves are stunning and incredibly well preserved. It’s amazing to think how much history is hidden underground. Everything was well organised, from the welcome at the front desk to the informative tour and café afterwards. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re into history, geology, or just looking for something unique to do, Kent’s Cavern is a must visit. Don’t miss it!

Unlike most cathedrals, this was wonderfully peaceful and free of crowds, when I went. Lovely staff. The 'Treasures tour' is well worth the £5 - includes the 'Exeter book', which is oldest manuscript of Old English literature/poems/riddles.

Who love the architecture must visited and the interior is filled with fascinating details. My visit to Exeter Cathedral was a truly unforgettable experience. From the moment I stepped through the grand west front, I was completely captivated by the sheer scale and beauty of this historical building. The most striking feature is undoubtedly the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England, which feels like a vast stone wave frozen in time above you.

A wonderful and interestingly colourful example of an English Cathedral. The painted bosses in the ceiling and carvings on the end of the Choirs seating are excellent examples. Look out for the patron saint of Dentists and her story and the historical Cathedral Cat.

Nice clean area. Very pretty. Lots of space to sit and eat on grass. If raining there is a wall tk sit on as well

One of the ancient cathedrals, however the architecture is unbelievable and must be seen in a tourist spot in Exeter. Anytime welcome, and there is a £ 5 ticket price for adult visitors. When you compare the architecture ticket, the price is nothing. It was built between ADs 50 and 75.

One of the most beautiful cathedrals in the UK. Enormously huge and historic. Atmosphere is incredible.

Absolutely love it here, a glorious space. So disappointed that the statues have gone from the café, they framed the amazing ceiling so beautifully. Admit I haven't been back since x

We took our three Grandsons, for Halloween experience . The weather was a bit chilly, so we did outdoor rides first. The twister, which was the main ride, they all wanted to go on, was closed. During the day, we thought it may reopen, but no. Very disappointed. Also the pirate ship and the other, similar ride, was also closed. It was not raining, as we thought, that may be why they weren't going. Later in the day, they did open, and we were able to go on. They all enjoyed the indoor play area. It was so busy, it took half an hour to get a seat. Could, definitely do with more seating. All in all, we all had a lovely day. Haunted house was fun. A free pumpkin on the way out, was a nice treat too. Would definitely recommend, for all ages.

The park has a wide range of activities and rides offering a lovely day out with our granddaughter. Helpful friendly staff and the Halloween Trick or Treat Trail added to the fun. There are plenty of covered areas if the weather takes a wet turn and a number of cafe/restaurants for a break. Food is on the expensive side but there's a reasonable selection and you can always take a picnic. I'm sure we'll be back with the grandchildren as there's plenty to do in a lovely safe and fun environment, that's easy to get to from the M5.

Arrived yesterday with my daughter and her two friends. We queued up on the log flume for around 45mins to then be rejected as they all needed an adult to ride on with them. Only three could ride this ride meaning I had to leave one child out. We have always been to crealy with no problem to fit four on the ride. The weather was great just a little tad cold. I raised this issue with a member of the team and told me nothing could be done about this. As of Halloween I paid high prices to enter the park and buy food which I feel this was not acceptable. The food needs improving for the amount of money you spend too. Apart from this we had a great day, but I think the money we spend was not worth the experience on this occasion.

We did the Crealy Halloween event, it was clearly very busy. We arrived just before 10am and people were already in the park on rides so we knew we were in for some big queues. What we were unaware of were the extent of these massive queues. Over an hour for maximus, 40 mins for one scare maze, a hour for the scarecrow scare maze. Twister was on and off most of the day with at least a hour of queues. I have never seen it so busy and we usually come during the summer holidays. The scarecrow maze was a great idea but the amount of people going through at once really ruined the experience for us as the family infront got all the jump scares and we could see it all coming. Very underwhelmed with the younger children’s maze with 2 moving witches and some glow in the dark paint. The real issue came leaving the car park, over an hour we didn’t even move an inch it was pure chaos and staff were not interested at all in helping. Lots of the smaller rides indoors weren’t working, the floors in sooty land were sticky and not clean at all. We couldn’t put our one year old down as there was food that hadn’t been cleaned up. The larger soft play was also chaos, there were so many children in there it became quite unsafe - do you even have a limit on numbers in there ? Even the small soft play in the bit next door was so busy it didn’t feel safe. I wouldn’t ever attend another Halloween event there were 17 of us and we all left really disappointed.

We had a great time at Crealy over the summer holidays. All the staff were helpful and friendly. They were full of enthusiasm at the entrance especially Georgia in the ticket office, she was so warm and welcoming to the kids, nothing was too much trouble for her, she seemed genuinely happy to assist us even though the day that we went was a very busy day she didn’t let that phase her, she didn’t try and rush us through and didn’t come across stressed. All the staff were great on this particular day. We saw Georgia again on the way out and she even had time to stop us to make sure we had had a great day which I thought was very sweet. The theme park has rides to suit everyone, which is great when you have kids of different ages. We had a fab time.

Kids had fun, we thought there was more for young children and less for older. Queues could be better, the only two rollercoasters and the log flume took ages with two bored children. It wouldn't hurt to have something to keep kids busy in an hour's queue! Everyone else mentions the staff - while some were great and engaged, others really were not. Overall it was very expensive - especially for the time you then spend in a queue - but kids had fun.

We had booked a caravan for the weekend which also gave us passes for the Saturday we arrived at 4pm and the Sunday The caravan was great and it had a hot tub which the kids loved,however,when we left the van at 11am on the Sunday it was so disappointing, there were hardly any rides open! The log flumesxwere closed,, the driving school and swings were closed,Families,were wandering around trying to find things for their kids to go on! I know Crealy will respond to this review saying about maintenance and weather bla blah but it really was disappointing gmfor everyone

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

Lovely place to visit anytime of year, free entry but please get some lunch or a gift from the shop as such a great cause. Maze and play area are great for the children, cakes were very yummy and you get a large slice! Gifts for everyone and the Donkeys are just wonderful!

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!

We went bank holiday Monday. It was busy, but didn’t feel overwhelming. We’re a family of 5 and our dog came too. Lovely to have a day out and include our dog. It was lovely to wonder around and see the donkeys. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had lunch at the restaurant. Food was a reasonable price and the wait wasn’t too long. It’s lovely that the food says where it has come from and was fresh and tasty. The burgers were massive. We popped in the shop and got a toy for our dog, which she loves very much. Was happy to spend money there as it helped support the donkeys. A lovely place to visit even if you don’t spend any money. Great to learn about what they are doing to help donkeys.

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.

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.

Seaton Tramway is built on the old British Rail track bed and uses half size trams. Its good for families, bird watchers and just for a ride. Plenty of events throughout the year. Make sure you have time to visit tge Wetlands centre, Colyford and Colyton.

This is a great tram trip. Seaton to Colyton £16 for a day return journey, travel as much as you like and get on and off en route to visit bird hides in the nature reserve or have a great meal at Colyton Tram Cafe. The trams are beautiful pieces of history, whole enterprise is well managed and maintained. We loved the commentary. A great day despite the rain!

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.

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.

A stunning garden with accessible routes for most abilities. Enjoyed a beautiful sunny autumn walk, rounded off with lunch in the cafe. I look forward to seeing how the Hestercombe team redevelop the house if the quality of the gardens are the gauge!

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 .

Perfect place to go with a little one and dog when you aren't sure what to do and are in the area. Great for a little picnic and perfect views. Even on the cloudiest day its still beautiful.

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 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

Considering it was a bank holiday and half term, we found our experience rather disappointing and dull. No staff on the crazy golf, look like they have built a new one but that was locked off and the old one, well, no staff, no balls and rather tatty. The coffee at the soft play restaurant was like dishwater. The kids enjoyed the soft play, bumper boats, and the bouncing pillows, which, to be honest, a long way to travel and costly just for that. boating lake open, either. Animal talk was very good. Got to see a touch a boa constrictor, a lizard, and a mouse like creature. The animal handling staff were very knowledgeable and interacted with the children well.The farm shop was amazing. We got there at 1130 and were out of options by 1500. Ended up back in soft play, which, to be honest, could have done that locally. A lot of money for what it is. I had a sandwich, which was £3.50 and a children's meal was about £6. Will not be going again, sadly. Park needs some TLC in places. Staff were very helpful and friendly 🙂

Puxton Park is an absolutely fantastic place for a day out and I cannot recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived the atmosphere was welcoming and exciting. The car park is huge and completely free which makes things so much easier and stress free. Once inside there is so much to do for all ages. My personal favourite was the water bumper ride which had me laughing and getting soaked in the best way possible. I could have stayed on it all afternoon. I also loved feeding the animals. They are clearly well cared for and very friendly. There are goats alpacas sheep and many more and you can get up close which is such a fun experience. The indoor play area is massive and full of activities to keep children entertained for hours. Outside there are brilliant adventure playgrounds climbing frames and open spaces to run around. The tractor rides and the little train are perfect for taking a break while still enjoying the park. There is also a lovely café that serves tasty and reasonably priced food and drinks which is perfect for a pit stop. Everywhere is clean and well looked after and the staff are friendly and helpful. Puxton Park is one of those places where time flies because there is so much to see and do. Whether you are visiting with family friends or just want a fun day surrounded by animals and activities it is worth every penny. I am already looking forward to going back and enjoying it all over again.

Absolutely fantastic. Paid one entry free which was less than other parks around, paid £45 for a family of 4 (I had a blue light discount), and it was worth every penny. There are so many attractions that are included, didn’t pay a penny for anything besides an ice cream. There’s paddle boats, train, high ropes (and smaller one for littler children), and huge soft play, and lots more too. We spent the whole day interacting with animals and playing. It was clean and well looked after, staff were pleasant and friendly and animals seemed happy and well looked after. Absolutely brilliant, will be returning soon.

Great amusements, combined with animals, a small indoor zoo, a mini train, a mini Jeep ride, a massive play barn for all child ages, a cafe, restaurant, shop, picnic areas, a hedge maze, playgrounds including a giant bouncy pillow thing, boats, high rope activity, friendly staff, family safe environment. WiFi is available free of charge but limited phone signal. I particularly liked the new crazy golf, amazingly creative and attractively done. Really good job everyone!!! (So much there that I've probably forgotten something!)

Brilliant place to visit with family of all ages. I went with a group of 14 and all ages really enjoyed it, the train ride, park and the soft play area were really good. Different selection of animals to see and for £1 you can get a bag of animal feed to feed some of the animals with, an interesting and ticklish experience for some of the kids! :) We also purchased some fresh milk and also chocolate flavoured which was very tasty!

Fantastic day out, I came with my 4 and 5 year olds and they were kept well entertained for 7 hours. They loved feeding the animals, enjoyed the interactive animal shows in the barn. I feel that the place offers great value for money. Only thing I would add is some seating area around the air bouncers, it gets very busy there and people tend to sit on the grass, would be nice to have benches etc and maybe a picnic area there. This was my second visit and should we return to the Weston area will definitely be visiting again.

A Fantastic Day Out for All Ages! We had such an amazing time at Puxton Park! We went with a group of adults and kids, and there was so much to do that everyone was entertained. It's not just a park for the little ones; the adults had just as much fun getting involved in all the activities. Slided can give you adrenaline too. Outdoor Splash games are nice as well. From the moment we arrived, the kids were off on an adventure. The range of things to do is incredible—the massive indoor play barn, the high ropes course, and the pedal go-karts were huge hits. There’s a real sense of adventure throughout the whole park, and we loved that it got the kids running around and trying new things. The little farm was amazing, there are more cute, animals 🦜 our favourite was the Amazon parrot wich was imitating a crying baby calling her mom , so cute. We have bought a fresh Tbone steak from farm shop at the exit, it was amazing 🥩 there's also fresh cow milk from the machines and a small souvenir shop I can't recommend Puxton Park enough. It’s a perfect mix of thrilling activities, animal encounters, and just good old-fashioned fun. We'll definitely be back soon!

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

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 )

Really fun place to visit, friendly staff and the grounds and facilities are well cared for. We bought a 'Passport' ticket at the entrance so we were able to visit the Sub tropical garden down the road on the same day. Spent an hour or so watching the swans get fed, ran around the maze, great time! It's worth mentioning that there is disabled parking close to the swans, we missed the sign next to the entrance and so my dad had to struggle a bit walking down.

Lovely walks, trails for kids, the willow maze is gorgeous and worth a wander through, kids also enjoyed the pedal cars. Highlight was definitely being able to help feed the swans at feeding time. Site is very well maintained for visitors and its clear that the health and wellbeing of the birds is foremost.

Wonderful place to visit. Ideal between May and June. It can be very windy but the west path can be a sun trap where you can warm up. A great place to view a variety of birds and of course the swans. There are bird hides amongst the reed beds, plus a platform for a higher view. Staff are very helpful and willing to answer questions. The swans are so used to people you can get very close even when the birds are on the nest with eggs. Also has a maze and karting for the kids. Plus the countryside around is beautiful.

Visited on a Saturday very very busy place. Shop area is very nice with lots of small businesses and cafes. Cheddar cheese shop to buy diff cheeses and a Scrumpy cideshop were nice. We drove up the gorge as it was raining but a lot of people were walking.

Cheddar Gorge is absolutely stunning – the dramatic limestone cliffs are breathtaking, and the views are incredible. Walking along the trails is an amazing experience, with wild goats roaming freely and the peaceful atmosphere of nature all around. A perfect spot for a day trip, especially at sunrise or sunset

A few days away in Cheddar Gorge. I know you'll say, it's too early.! However staying in the Christmas Cottage is wonderful if you like Christmas. It's a great position for the town centre, great location. Lots of restaurants, shops and coffee stops which is fine for me. Parking could be a problem, although we found it okay. Had a walk up Jacobs Ladder which is next to the cottage. The cottage has three bedrooms. A wonderful kitchen and roof to balcony What can one say, if you are a child at heart you'll love it. So Fantastico Fantastico Fantastico. And a X for Santa. Hope I'm on the Good List.!

The caves are amazing The gift shops and cafe are lovely Parking is an issue understandable because of the location the museum is a bit pointless and small no tour guides just 2 people dressed up taking your tickets

What a natural beauty! Lovely little village with a fantastic natural wonder very close by! If you don't fancy walking, just drive through the George. Plenty of chance to stop for photos

Its a beautiful place but filled with paid car parks. Of course nobody using them as the council is not providing toilet nor small coffee place to refresh. Just wants your money for going to nature and the place has asphalt patches. "Well done whoever thought of it!"

Nice view, even though it isn't the most spectacular gorge I've seen. Some payed and some free parking available. In the evening it fills up with kids doing rounds in their tuned cars and bikes which is quite disruptive to the entire atmosphere. Some great sport climbing here.

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.

Definitely worth the hard work getting to the top. Views are spectacular. Parking in the old drapper factory car park £4 for 3 hours. The fresh water spring near by to the torr was so clean and pure.

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!

Fabulous landmark - I walked here from Wells, with great views of the Tor as it rises prominently above the surrounding countryside. The final push to the top of the hill is well worth the effort. I have spotted the Tor from the train near Castle Cary too, worth looking out for.

The Tor, Glastonbury is beautiful and the views are stunning. It’s a steep walk up but you can take your time and it’s worth it. Very glad we decided to take a morning walk up to The Tor.

What an amazing place, thought it would just be planes on display, which it is, but there's way more to it than that ! There are four halls, the first is mainly Wessex helicopters and these are big !!! There's bullet holes in one from the Falklands conflict, you walk through to Hall 2 with some amazing aircraft including a Sea Vixen, Gruman and you can sit in a Vampire cockpit which we should all do, you are never to old to do that ! These planes are huge, theres also a viewing area of the airfield where you may see planes and helicopters. Walking through to Hall 3, via a helicopter where the floor vibrates and the sound fills the compartment, you exit onto an aircraft carrier... its just ...wow ! The Phantom looks ready to go, the Harrier is locked, loaded and you can see the command bridge. There's a lift which had a video display about life below deck, and so many models of carriers and the supporting vessels. You the walk through the decking of a 70's carrier which is simply brilliant. There's see through video screens which activate as you approach and you get people telling you about their roles, its so good. Finally ..Hall 4 has Concorde, what's not to love about Concorde 002, you can walk through her, theres a Fairy Delta 2.. which was at one stage the fastest aircraft on earth. Its simply a brilliant day out... there's also a lovely cafe ... so get yourself there, no matter how young or old you are !

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.

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 .

Based at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, just a short drive from Yeovil, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and families . Housing Europe’s largest collection of naval aircraft, including Concorde 002, Harriers, and helicopters, the four halls chronicle the Royal Navy’s aerial history from biplanes to modern jets. Knowledgeable and friendly staff as well.

Our first time here and it did not disappoint! £20 for our tickets was completely worth it, there was so much to do! I took my 2 year old boy and he thoroughly enjoyed it, buggy park is at the beginning for any families, so take bags with you for the kids so it saves you heading back there to collect them (I left everything on the pram) not realising there isn’t enough space for them. The caves are something else and was an experience, so gorgeous and so much to learn about. Can be rather slippy and muddy so wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Some places you do have to duck and walk under due to low ceilings so take this into account if wanting to visit. Always being sturdy and strong on your feet too, I almost slipped and there is a lot of stairs! So much for children to do, my son was kept occupied the whole day we were there; 10:30 - 2:30! Highly recommend and we will be visiting again, it rained the whole day for us and didn’t ruin it at all!

The cave tour was great, with a small enough group you could still see and hear well. Only a couple of places where you had to drop low for height clearance. Good grip footwear/sensible shoes recommended. The rest of wookey hole was aimed mainly at kids with a dinosaur park, mini golf and amusements amongst the offerings. The cafe by the golf course was awful though. Cold coffee from the machines, very limited food offerings and the smell was less than pleasant. All 'hot' drinks were discarded. Staff were very friendly and professional.

Loved Wookey hole. Stayed at the lodges by the hotel, which were nice. The caves were great to go down into and the guide was informative. When you go back outside, there's a dinosaur wilderness which is good for little kids. We did the 4D cinema which was entertaining. If the weather hadn't been so bad, we would have done the crazy golf. But saying that, the weather added to the atmosphere, so didn't dampen out spirits. Highly recommend.

What a fantastic day out, great value for money, so interesting & informative with the history. The circus was ok though a big well done to the young ladies who performed. 4D cinema was fun ( though effects were slightly out of sync) little amusement inside was good, great array old fashioned amusement machines. Crazy golf was fun but gets busy.Food & drink available here or bring your own. It was well worth the drive from Shropshire.

Excellent caves but aren't for unsuitable for people who have disabilities due to uneven surfaces,loads of steps & a number of low ceilings heights. The views are stunning & there are a lot of things you can do in the caves. When you exit them you walk through a prehistoric area with animated dinosaurs, great for the kids. There's also a 4D cinema experience, circus( acrobats), mini golf, arcades ,(all included in the admission ticket.) & gift shop. There is a restaurant/cafe for food & drinks although choice is a little restricted.

Lovely time spent here, caves took approx 45 minutes with a guide giving lots of info. There is a 4D cinema and a circus 🎪 (weekends and school holidays). There is lots to do for children here.

We had a brilliant day, there is so much to do! Caves are great, 4D cinema was brilliant and my children loved the theatre. It’s really good value for money, having adventure golf included! We would definitely visit again

Absolutely amazing!! Would recommend time after time. One of the best zoos I have been too. Normally in zoos you get the feeling that the animals don't have much room, or place to roam and genuinely feel sorry for them but here you have such a feeling of happiness for them, they have so much room to walk around, enrichment to play with and look so happy and healthy! Not only that, the talks and experiences they have whilst there are so lovely, they tell you so much about each animal, show you their way of feeding them, and get to know each animal on a personal level. The play centre for children is lovely too, really inclusive of all ages. The cafe their was amazing! Yes prices are a little more than your average cafe prices but I think its so so worth it. The food was absolutely perfect and is the quality you would find in an upmarket place. Definitely go!

Excellent zoo, first time visiting. We stopped here on the way down to our holiday to Cornwall, to break up a 6.5 hour journey. They have a good selection of animals that look very healthy and have plenty of outdoor space. We managed to see all the animals quite easily (unlike some other well known zoos). A big shout out to Eric who was doing tractor rides for the visitors, my little boy loved it. They had plenty of indoor play areas and big slides that the kids loved. The zoo looks to be slowly growing and have a Tiger enclosure planned very soon. We would definitely visit again in future.

We visited on a weekday so it wasn't super busy, but there was still a fair amount of people. The staff were very pleasant and very knowledgeable. We watched a bird of prey talk and it was really interesting - the birds are clearly well looked after and trained to a very high standard. The maze is a great touch! I love that it has questions to help you through - maybe you might learn some stuff at the same time. Overall, a very good time. There are many play areas for kids, animal feed available, a good mix of animals (I love that as soon as I went to take a photo of the bear, he hid behind a post and then poked his head out) Also there was an epidemic of members losing their membership cards while we were there! I also really love that they have a history wall with highlights dating all the way back to 1999.

We had the best day out at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm! It was a family visit with my 3 year old and 8 year old, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. There are so many animals to see, and my kids were especially fascinated by the elephants - such a rare and special treat in the UK. The monkeys put on a great show for us too!!!Every part of the zoo felt like it deserved its own highlight. The range of activities is amazing: - Fantastic playgrounds for both little and big kids. - A huge maze that kept us all entertained. - And plenty of space to explore and run around. There were lot of seating areas, picnic spots, ice-cream shops and a food area as well. It’s very thoughtfully laid out and very family-friendly. Ample parking spaces - no stress in finding one! An absolutely brilliant day out. We will definitely be coming back!

This is a fantastic place to visit it has lots of different options apart from the brilliant Zoo ,including a food outlets and several different play themed activities for children,including soft play,parks,trampolines. The zoo side the animals have some of the best enclosure I have seen in a zoo,with lots of outdoor areas for them to roam they seem very content. It’s also has several places for a quick pit stop to get refreshments also several toilets . The only thing I wasn’t happy about was the soft play structure it looks like a converted barn it’s brilliant inside with well planned and built amenities but my concern is the roof,it’s asbestos corrugated sheeting (I noticed the animals indoor building has corrugated metal sheeting ) I can’t understand why asbestos has been used. Whilst its use can pose a risk if in any way it breaks down,all materials eventually deteriorates,whilst a small risk ,I really can’t understand its use especially in a children’s environment.

A really great place to visit if you are an animal lover. The farm has a great variety of animals, with more coming soon according to the site. They have different animals, from lions to elephants and a expansive site to walk around. We also had food from here, we ordered 2 pork burritos. They were around £12.50 each which is a little expensive and to be honest, they werent that impressive for taste and we actually left a bit of our food. It was quite bland and the pork was not the best we tasted. The only part that had the best taste was the sauce, which was quite tangy. We know not to order this next time. Even the toasties were around £8 each. Besides the food, the staff were friendly and helpful and we had a great time. We even went on the tractor ride for £2 each and that was a nice little ride. Another disappointing part was the fact that the bird walk enclosure was closed due to guidelines on avian flu, which is not the parks fault, but did take away from the experience slightly. We also found out they run experiences and encounters which for some people will be great, but they do seem very pricey. We saw 2 people in the zoo participating in the Capybara encounter. Which you can talk to a member of staff about the animal and feed them. Unsure of how long it lasts for as website lacks that information and we did not ask at the time, but it costs £50 per person, which is pretty steep when you factor in what you get for it and the cost to enter the zoo. The animal experiences however seem more vast, but do cost considerably more, but for how much more you may be able to do in them, it may be worth it to some people. The giraffe experience for example is £190 for 2 people, which is pretty pricey. All in all it was a great day. Got to feed the animals, got to pet some of the smaller animals they had during the meet and greet and got to explore the zoo. This was our second time here. Would definitely recommend and will return again.

Great day out despite wet weather. We arrived just after 11 and in time for the meerkat feeding which my 1 year old loved. It was a bit of a shame my little one couldn’t go in the soft play due to maintenance but overall seeing the animals made up for it. Great mixture of farm animals eg. goats, highland cows, llama and alpacas and domesticated pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and rats. Wild animals including birds, white rhinos, elephants and lions etc (just naming a few 😜). There was plenty of benches and a covered picnic area, we brought our own food as thought food online looked a bit pricey. It was very quiet so great for my toddler to see all the animals. The only things I would mention are the food kiosks are unmanned around the park but the food barn and ice cream parlour next door are open, the milkshakes aren’t worth the £5 as it was very small and didn’t taste overly nice. I will also mention that one of the bears kept turning and shaking its head so I don’t know if it was stressed or what. Oh and the bird display was amazing! Overall lovely family day out!