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Mendips & North Somerset Tourist Attractions, Amusements, Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc

This section covers general Tourist Attractions such as Amusements Parks, Boat Trips, Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, Guided Walks, Country Parks,  Viewpoints, Zoos etc.









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WOOKEY HOLE CAVES LTD

Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BA
Tel: 01749 672243
E-mail: witch@wookey.co.uk
Web: www.wookey.co.uk

A (W)HOLE NEW LOOK Of HISTORY MYSTERY & FUN FOR 2007.

Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole experience is bursting onto the 2007 holiday scene in an explosive mix of HISTORY, MYSTERY & FUN.

With new attractions, great new facilities and the classic glory of Britain's most spectacular underground caverns, the centuries-old site near Wells in Somerset has been given a brand new lease of life.

 

 
Wander through the prehistoric valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong or relax in our 'Enchanted Fairy Garden' with fairies, dragons and elves. Indoors we've added a revolutionary pirate ship 'ZAP ZONE' adventure which we've named 'Pirates of the River Axe'. Come and visit the Wookey Bear Collection and factory, also our Big Top Restaurant. New for July 2007 is the Jolly Roger Pirate Circus.

We've transformed the place. Of course we've kept the best - the caves themselves, the wonderful old paper mill, the Kidz Play Area's and the Magical Mirror Maze, but there's so much more we've done to make Wookey Hole a great family destination for a wonderful day out What Ever The Weather.

Wookey Hole is open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 10 am, until 5pm in summer and 4pm from November to March.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WOOKEY.CO.UK
OR PHONE O1749 672243


2007 Prices: Adults £12.50, Children (3 -14yrs inc) £9.50, Family (2xA 2xC) £38.00

Animal Farm Adventure Park

Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RW
Tel: 01278 751628
E-mail: info@animal-farm.co. uk
Web: www.animal-farm.co.uk

Stay & play all day at Somerset's biggest all weather family day out. Cuddle pets & baby animals, mega play barn with three levels of action packed fun and Somerset's BIGGEST indoor slides, toddlers play zones and for the older children a new air cannon arena! Outside there's ride on tractors, trampolines, diggers, acres of friendly animals to meet and feed, farm walks, massive play park, free train rides & lots, lots more! Delicious family lunches and tasty cream teas are served.



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Theme Parks

BREAN LEISURE PARK

Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset, TA8 2QY
Tel: 01278 751595
Web: www.brean.com 

Brean Leisure Park is the Southwest's largest fun park, situated on the Somerset coast at Brean Sands near Burnham-On-Sea and Weston-Super-Mare we are only 5 miles from the M5 motorway.

 

 

Over 30 rides and attractions.

The fun park has rides for everyone from slides and roundabouts for the younger ones to roller coasters and a log flume for those a little older.

Supersaver wristbands allow you to ride all day long. Swimming pool complex with 4 waterslides with indoor and outdoor pools.

Fast food outlets, amusement arcades, restaurants and bars are also available.

 

 

During the main season there is a car boot sale on Sundays and a market on Mondays. The Tavern is a cabaret venue catering for nights out with top class entertainment and food. Ideal for family meals, company nights out. Also very popular Christmas party nights are available. Also available for private hire for birthdays, wedding receptions, conferences, trade shows and much more!


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Walks & Viewpoints

Brean Down

Brean, North Somerset
Tel: 01934 844518
E-mail: breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk

Promontory of land with dramatic cliffs and Victorian fort. Brean Down, rich in wildlife and history, is one of the most striking landmarks of the Somerset coastline, extending 1½ml into the Bristol Channel.




At its most seaward point a Palmerston Fort, built in 1865 and then re-armed in World War Two, provides a unique insight into Brean’s past.

 

Brean Down Photo © Hazel Stanmore-Richards
Brean Down -
Photo: Hazel Stanmore-Richards CCL


Glastonbury Tor

nr Glastonbury, Somerset
Tel: 01985 843600     Fax: 01934 845100
E-mail: glastonburytor@nationaltrust.org.uk


Glastonbury Tor - Photo: Pam Brophy CCL

 

Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels.

The dramatic and evocative Tor dominates the surrounding countryside and offers spectacular views over Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire.

At the summit of this very steep hill an excavation has revealed the plans of two superimposed churches of St. Michael, of which only the 15th-century tower remains.


East Somerset Railway

Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4QP
Tel: 01749 880417    Fax: 01749 880764
E-mail: info@eastsomersetrailway.com

Take a trip back in time along the delightful Strawberry Line through the Mendip Hills. The 2 1/2 mile line has one of the steepest gradients of a preserved line with a gradient of 1 in 56 which makes the steam engines work hard. We have a locoshed, museum, art gallery, shop, restaurant, video shows, and play area . Access for the disabled has been improved with a new ramp to the platform.


Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

A guide to rural walks in north Somerset.



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Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Animal Farm Adventure Park

Red Road, Berrow, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RW
Tel: 01278 751628
E-mail: info@animal-farm.co. uk
Web: www.animal-farm.co.uk

Stay & play all day at Somerset's biggest all weather family day out. Cuddle pets & baby animals, mega play barn with three levels of action packed fun and Somerset's BIGGEST indoor slides, toddlers play zones and for the older children a new air cannon arena! Outside there's ride on tractors, trampolines, diggers, acres of friendly animals to meet and feed, farm walks, massive play park, free train rides & lots, lots more! Delicious family lunches and tasty cream teas are served.


Brean Down Bird Garden

Brean, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2RS
Tel: 01278 751209

Brean Down Tropical Bird Garden is a family run business situated on the edge of National Trust land in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only a few yards from the beach. Established in 1972 the present owners have worked tirelessly since 1986 to bring the gardens to the standard it enjoys today. Its a great place to bring the family and an ideal opportunity to discover the rare beauty associated with tropical birds found throughout the world. The licensed cafe offers a splendid variety of both hot and cold food, which will come as a welcome sight should you decide to explore one of the many walks the rugged landscape of Brean Down has to offer.


Alstone Wildlife Park

Alstone Road, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3DT
Tel: 01278 782405    Fax:  01278 792288

Alstone Wildlife Park is a small park with many interesting and amusing fur and feathered 'friends', where any family could spend a fun filled day with the animals. The park is open seasonally from Easter through to the end of October. Open from 10am - 5.30pm.


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