Visited on Thursday, 04th September 2025. Bought a return ticket to Devils Bridge on a rainy day. I was staying in town and took a short trip across town to the Vale of Rheidol Railway Station in Aberystwyth. My train ticket inc access to the new Engine Shed, but my wife, who wasn't going on the train, had to pay £5 for Engine Shed access only, which was fair enough IMO. Car parking is chargeable at the end of your journey, and there was plenty of it at the station. The VoR station is about 300 yards from the mainline station if you're coming by train. The ticket office encompasses a well-stocked shop inc a model train running above your head around the ticket office/shop, and you have to pick up a paper ticket even if you have purchased your ticket online. Don't lose this as the guard wants to see and clip it before the start and return journeys.. There is also a café I didn't go to, but the engine shed is brilliant inc the lovely block flooring, smell as well as the Southern Railway front transported from London. The platforms provide views of the carriage and engine sheds. The whole site is in great condition and has obviously had a lot of money spent on it. The toilets are magnificent. My service was at 12:15, and I witnessed the engine being prepped in advance. It was raining, but this made the engine appear even more magnificent. I, along with a few hardy souls, chose the open carriages behind the loco, which I would recommend on the journey to Devils Bridge and stay in the same for the return journey, so you get both experiences, i.e. front and back of the train. The journey itself was lovely and provided stunning views, and being near the engine, you get to hear the effort on the way to Devils Bridge (we pretty much coast on the journey back down). a little shop/ticket office with refreshments at Devils Bridge as well as toilets, but not much else, but you can walk to the nearby 3 Bridges walks, though I recommend you stick to the short walk if you want to get back on the return journey rather than wait for the one 3 hours later. Reasonable price for a great day out.

The Elan Valley Reservoirs are a breathtaking destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The scenery here is stunning, with rolling hills, lush forests, and crystal-clear water stretching as far as the eye can see. Whether you’re driving through, hiking, cycling, or just taking a leisurely walk, the views are nothing short of spectacular. There are plenty of well-marked trails to explore, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes, all offering picturesque views of the reservoirs and surrounding landscape. The dams are engineering marvels, and the history behind them adds another layer of interest to your visit. There’s a visitor center that provides helpful information about the area’s history, wildlife, and the construction of the dams. This is a peaceful place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with plenty of opportunities to relax by the water, have a picnic, or simply take in the natural beauty. It’s also a fantastic spot for photographers – you’ll want to bring your camera because every angle offers a postcard-worthy view. The area is well-maintained, and the facilities are good, though it’s quite remote, so it’s best to be prepared with supplies if you’re planning a longer visit. If you’re looking for a serene, scenic getaway in the heart of Wales, Elan Valley is absolutely worth the trip. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature and the great outdoors!

It certainly as the wow factor. If you an appreciation of masonry or intricate wood carving, this would be worth a visit. Beautiful stained glass. Full of history. Area set aside for parents with children. Lovely cafe which also has seating in a pleasant garden area along with a shop. Pleasant helpful staff. Well behave dogs are also allowed in the cathedral.

What a beautiful forest walk! This place is a gem. The paths are easy to navigate, and the scenery is just stunning. Perfect for a peaceful escape and some fresh air. You won't be disappointed!. If you're looking to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature, this forest walk is perfect. The tranquility here is amazing - it's so easy to just breathe deeply and enjoy the beauty all around you. The trees are magnificent, and the pathways are lovely for a leisurely stroll. I left feeling completely refreshed and revitalized.

A lovely, medium sized zoo. Animals in good condition and seem contented. Lots of information dotted around for learning opportunities. Super helpful staff - all so cheerful and considerate! Food outlets are on the expensive side but you could just as easily take a picnic as there are outdoor and indoor seating areas. Seeing the eggs in the reptile house was a winner with my son after he had watched some YouTube videos about hatcheries. Daughter was completely engaged with the underwater sea lion viewing that had loads of space. Good disabled access throughout. Very wheelchair friendly. Staff were extremely understanding of my son's additional needs and catered for him really well. Good day out for old and young. We spent a total of 4 hours there. Arrive early because 11am onwards may be difficult for parking at peak times.

The views are breath taking. This is such a beautiful bridge and part of Bristol’s culture. The structure of this bridge is amazing. The surrounding areas are beautiful. The Observatory is nearby. This is definitely worth a visit if you are in Bristol.

An impressive building. It's amazing what was built back then with simple means. Compared to today, we can't do anything without electricity, steel, and glass. I highly recommend a visit. The staff are friendly, and the £5 donation is perfectly acceptable. The restrooms could be a bit cleaner, though.

Amazing building! The Chapter House alone is remarkable and beautiful. Fascinating scissor arches in the main structure. Then you can spend another 2 hours+ in the Bishop's Palace and it's beautiful gardens!

We had a lovely afternoon walking around Westonbirt. The colours of the trees were spectacular. There are so many different trails you can walk through. It was very busy on a Saturday afternoon, but the parking was efficiently managed well. The grounds are huge, and there are plenty of signs on the paths and lots of information. This place is beautiful this time of year. The autumn colours are fabulous. It’s the perfect place for dog walkers too. There are some food stalls here and plenty of toilets around.

This was worth the visit and bigger than expected. Loved the way it was laid out and how they transitioned from one hanger onto a replica of a flight deck. Good informative videos. If you have a pram or are using a wheelchair it is still accessible though signs outside not so obvious but at the big stairs just head to left of them and press buzzer on gate. Staff very friendly and helpful. Next to the old cafe there is also a playground and tables where could have a small picnic.

A fantastic experience! Really enjoyed exploring the history of the Roman baths and how interactive the museum is. It really immerses you in another world and the main thermal bath pool is gorgeous to just sit down at for a moment in between learning about the history. A free audio guide is also included in the ticket, which was very welcome. Staff are kind and the gift shop has some lovely items, too. 5/5 would recommend when visiting Bath.

Bath Abbey is an amazing place! The majestic architecture, beautiful stained glass, and incredible atmosphere are truly inspiring. The interior is richly decorated, and there is a gift shop as well as the opportunity to light candles. The tour provides lots of interesting insights into the Abbey's history. I highly recommend visiting to enjoy the beauty and serenity of this historic site.

A lovely nostalgic, informative and historical collection of automotive and toy history. It's well presented, well laid out, and staffed by very friendly and enthusiastic people. What a joy 😊. Members of boundless (formally CSMA) get free access, but prices are reasonable for those who are not.

First visit here very impressive with extensive grounds. They certainly knew how to do it in style those days. Volunteers were very welcoming and informative. Plenty of rooms to visit with information books. Overwhelmed by the portraits so many such a lot to take in. Trees, grounds and temples were magnificent. Refreshments were very good plenty of choice especially near the pub. Combined a trip to Alfred s tower which is very close. Look how small the bricks are. Spent a good full day here

We really enjoyed Longleat and bought a 2 day ticket so we didn't have to rush around. We enjoyed the safari first and that included risking it and going in to see the monkeys!...we ended up with less parking sensors coming out of the enclosure 🤦‍♀️😬🐒 ooops. We really enjoyed the African village where you can get out and feed the giraffes for an extra fee. Strolling around we go to see the African painted dogs, lemur's and ostrich's. It gets very busy in the safari first thing so the second day we went in the afternoon when it was much quieter. So my recommendation is to go around the 2pm feed for the giraffes. The Longleat park was great fun too, there was loads to do there, more mini animals to see and the bat caves for really amazing to experience. There was indoor circus fun too and some vintage fairground rides. Also the largest hedge maze... It was massive! We finally got to the middle then decided to take the fastest route out, we only managed less than half the maze! There was also a boat safari which was great to feed the sea lions for a small extra fee for the fish too.

We had a great time exploring Avebury. It was recommended by a friend. We explored the the area. Our National Trust passes came in handy. Although the stones are free, we used our passes to gain entry to the rest of the site. We visited the little museum, the dovecote, the church and the gardens. Sadly, the old manor was not open due to a flood. We had a wander around the village. They had an amazing cake sale, yes, we had cake. The gift shops, both NT and the village had some great gifts. Cafe and usual facilities. It was a gorgeous day, so it was busy. Having a blue badge got us parking in the village carpark. A fantastic day

Weymouth Beach is one of the most beautiful and family-friendly beaches on the south coast of England. With its *golden sand*, *gentle waves*, and *shallow waters*, it’s ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and beach games. The beach is clean, well-maintained, and has lifeguards during peak times, adding to the safety and comfort. There’s a classic British seaside charm here, with *donkey rides*, *ice cream stands*, *punch and judy shows*, and plenty of cafés and shops nearby. The long promenade is perfect for a walk with sea views, and there's easy access to toilets and seating areas. A perfect spot for a relaxing day out with family or friends — peaceful, scenic, and full of coastal charm. Highly recommended!

Fantastic place! Each enclosure had information about each monkey, most are rescued and had been treated horribly. Enclosures are very big so lots of room for them to run around. We saw lots and lots of monkeys playing, it was very sweet. There were talks given at different times. Toilets all around the park. Drinks and light snacks too. At the entrance/exit there was a bigger food hall which was priced really well and the food was good. There was also a gift shop and a place where you could adopt a monkey. It is a massive place so be prepared for lots of walking. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Brilliant place to visit. So steeped in history and mythology and the Heritage site has so much more than just the standing stones. The history is fascinating and the Exhibition centre does a great job at explaining the evolution of this Neolithic site. Fascinating to think the Megalithic temples in Malta predated Stonehenge by 1000 years and the Great Pyramids hailed from the same era! The bus to the stones and back run every 5 mins ( if you’ve bought the experience ticket) but you can walk to the stones in about 20 mins from the visitor centre. The stones themselves are magnificent and worthy of at least a couple of circuits around to take them in, appreciate the history and the lovely surrounding countryside ( main road excepted). Overall a great experience and it was a place I’d wanted to visit first many years. If I visit next time I’d just park up in the visitors car park (3.50/day) and then walk to the stones without paying the £30 for the experience as I’ve done that now. whilst the ticket price might seem a bit steep it’s probably not when you consider the development and maintenance of this world heritage site and area by English Heritage. I’d love to visit again at sunset or sunrise in the mid summer and winter solstices as the photos would be magnificent in the golden hour. Great visit and thanks to EH for preserving such an amazing piece of our heritage. Tip…try and get there early during summer as it is very popular with coach tours

Three generations had a wonderful day here at Heavy Horse Farm. Once you've paid your entrance fee, all the activities and attractions (and there are SO many!) are free. It's not just about the horses, there are so many other things to enjoy too. You can bring a picnic as we did. It's a very safe space for children to just have a great fun day. My granddaughter who's autistic, was treated with kindness and allowed to help with the feeding and leading.

Owl 🦉 Experience Review: Just WOW! 🤩 As a bird lover, I was always going to love this experience, but it exceeded my expectations. 😲 The professionalism, knowledge and expertise of the staff AND volunteers is incredible. As a group of 6, we met and flew 6 birds, who were all amazing and fascinating in their own way. Seeing their different personalities was so interesting too. These experiences are of course not cheap and are a real treat [birthday vouchers for my Dad in out case] but my goodness it was worth it. In addition, clean facilities, lovely restaurant and shop. Amazing experience and day out! Thank you 💖

Great place! I really liked it! Everything is clean and there are great conditions for the pets! The fish are so beautiful! Turtles, sharks and rays... children can see everything very closely! The penguins are so curious and you can watch them for hours. Thanks for the wonderful and positive moments to all the staff. I will definitely bring my daughter and grandchildren here. I recommend it to everyone!💖

Traditional arcade with loads of 2p machines and grabbers. Don't think I've ever been to the pier without popping in for a quick go on something. Staff are lovely and there's always people on hand to help with issues. Games for all ages. Popular and busy all year round. Good value. Clean.

Coming from Canada this was a big part of our trip for our child and the park didn't let down. Cleanliness seemed as a top priority and all the staff experiences were pleasant. Food was decent and priced as you would think an amusement park would. Bathrooms and smoking areas available across the park. The Peppa Pig portion is where we spent most of our day and it was well kept and looked up to date.

It has lovely views and really big place and i suggest to visit it first thing in the morning mainly in summers as it does get quite hot to do the tour of the castle and also if possible go with the tour guide it’s free or included in the ticket . There is even toilets and cafe inside the castle so you don’t need to worry about food or comjng with kids. The cafe people and the tour staff are really friendly and helpful. They even do a live gunfire at specific times if you wanna see it best confirm the timings before you visit or plan accordingly. I say it is a must visit as it got the best views, history and overall it’s worth it.

A great museum full of exhibits from all eras. So much to see and do. The monorail is amazing,offering great views of the gardens and museum. The abbey ruins is a beautiful place too and the information available about the monks and their life is great to read. We were fortunate to visit during Halloween season so we're treated to ghost stories presented by a member of the Montague family,he was a great story teller and really captured the spooky atmosphere. It was the highlight of our visit,both children and adults sat,eyes wide open,listening to his spooky tales. A must visit museum if you're in the New Forest,loads to see and will easily fill a day. Thanks to all at Beaulieu for a great visit.

Everyone should see this point at least once if you are in England. It's a good place. Very good vibe. The beach is beautiful. The landmark is unique. Weekends are too crowded though. The boat ride is much recommended. They tell the history and geography of the place very nicely. You get good views.

Great museums with lots to do. Would recommend hiring the audio guide especially if you've kids - it has great interactive features & had our son really engaged in the exhibits. The submarine is so cool! Fascinating to see inside & the audio guide is really informative. The Sounds of the Ocean section is lovely & chilled out. The Titanic museum is really interesting and the quest for the kids (on the audio guide) is fun. The aquarium is small but has a fantastic big/deep tank with lots and lots of interactive features.

A vast shop of made on the premises biscuits. So many different types of biscuits and also local Normandy produce. There is also a cafe inside. Very friendly and we were offered biscuits to try on arrival. There is a car park at the side and across the road. A great place to buy presents.