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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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| Super Camps, Tel 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk | Activity day camps for children 4-14: Sports and Arts in a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy in Easter and Summer holidays King Edward’s Junior School, Bath & Queen’s College, Taunton |
call to check |
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| Animal Farm
Adventure Park, Red Roan, Berrow, Somerset, TA8 2RW, Tel 01278 751628 www.animal-farm.co.uk |
Children will love the animals at this farm, monster playbarn on 3 levels, slides and trails, Outside action includes trampolines, zip slide, assault course, schools, playgroups, cafe plus cream teas. |
Ring for details
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| Wookey
Hole Caves & Paper Mill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Tel 01749 672243 www.wookey.co.uk |
Fascinating cave complex with guided tours. Plenty of other activities with Paper Mill, Victorian arcade, mirror maze, fairy garden. Great gift shop. Restaurant |
Not caves but rest of attractions accessible |
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Fleet
Air Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT, Tel 01935 842614 www.fleetairarm.com |
Excellent air museum for all the family with many historic aircraft, activities and museum. Events throughout the year. Restaurant, shop, educational facilities for schools. |
Yes |
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| The
Helicopter Museum, Weston Heliport, Locking Moor Road,
Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8PP Tel 01934 635227. www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk |
Helicopters! All year award winning attraction with more than 70 aircraft. Adventure and picnic area. Helicopter rides. Coffee shop with hot meals. Gift shop School and group visits welcome. |
Yes - plus Braille guide for those with impaired sight. |
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| Mendip
Outdoor Pursuits, The Warehouse, Silver Street, Congresbury,
BS49 5EY, Tel 01934 834877 www.mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk |
Over 15 exhilarating outdoor activities for 8 to 80 year olds including: kayaking, climbing, caving, abseiling, open canoeing, archery, assault course, raft build and more. Situated among the beautiful Mendips lakes and gorges |
No |
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| Noahs
Ark Zoo Farm, Clevedon Road, Wraxall,
Bristol, BS48 1PG Tel 01275 852606 www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk |
A truly wild day out with over 100 different types of animals including rhinos, giraffe, zebras, tapirs, ostriches, reptiles and monkeys. Daily events include the animal show, bottle feeding of the lambs, tractor rides and birds of prey display! |
Wheelchair-friendly. Good access, phone to book wheelchairs |
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| The
American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD, Tel 01225 460503 www.americanmuseum.org |
Discover the American way of life from colonial times, the joys and hardships of American children. Set in 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Regular events, Gift shop, tearoom, picnic area. Educational programme for schools. |
Yes but garden access restricted
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| HorseWorld,
Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0QJ, Tel 01275 540173 www.horseworld.org.uk |
Have a great time at HorseWorld Visitor Centre - home to over thirty horses, donkeys and ponies at any time, plus lots of other farmyard animals, play areas, tractor tours. School and educational visits, birthday parties. Shop. Tea Room. |
Yes |
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| Brunel's
ss Great Britain, Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road,
Bristol BS1 6TY. Tel: 0117 926 0680 www.ssgreatbritain.org |
Brunel’s ss Great Britain – step back in time on board the world’s first great ocean liner. Launched in 1843 to provide luxury travel to New York. Shop. School trips. Not to be missed. |
Excellent all-round access.
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| Haynes
International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22
7LH Tel 01963 440 804 www.haynesmotormuseum.com |
The UK 's largest exhibition of great cars from around the world in a living, working museum with over 400 cars & bikes. School visits. Kids activities. Adventure playground. Cafe and shop. |
Yes |
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Explore-At-Bristol,
Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB Information Line: Tel 0845 345 1235 www.at-bristol.org.uk |
A true 21st century science centre combining the best of hands-on activities with the very latest multi-media techniques. All brought alive through stunning visuals and over 170 interactive experiences. Educational visits. |
England excellence award for disabled access |
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Exmoor Falconry
& Animal Park, West Lynch Farm, Allerford, Nr.Porlock, TA24 8HJ, Tel 01643 862816 www.exmoorfalconry.co.uk |
Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2006. A Falconry Centre in the Heart of Exmoor, with falconry days and hawk walks, fully organised activity breaks, bed and breakfast, clay pigeon shooting, and riding holidays. Gardens Tea room. |
Yes |
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West Somerset Railway,
The
Railway Station Minehead, TA24 5BG Tel 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk |
Independent Railway of the Year 2006. Steam Trains from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton to Minehead on 20 miles of track. Travel through the Quantock Hills before emerging onto the coast |
Yes with wheelchair access to most platforms and all trains |
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Brean Leisure
Park, Coast Road,
Brean Sands, Somerset, TA8 2QY, Tel 01278 751595 www.brean.com |
The South-West's largest fun park with over 30 rides & attractions, including Super Looper Roller Coaster, Canoe Run, Laser Quest, Pony Adventure, swimming pool, roundabouts, waltzers, dodgems. Indoor Entertainments. Restaurants. |
Yes |
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SeaQuarium,
Weston-Super-Mare, Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare,
BS23 1BE, Tel01934 613361 www.seaquarium.co.uk |
Underwater tunnel with sharks & rays only inches away! Based on the beach & surrounded by 3 miles of sand, Also featuring Ray zone with open-top displays. Marine life from around the world & the Severn Estuary. Seaview tea room. |
Ye |
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Paintball Bristol
South, Woodlands,
off Downside Road, Brockley Combe, Bristol, BS48 3DF. website |
Nationwide Paintball south of Bristol is based on one of the largest wooded areas in the West, so we can offer lots of variation in playing areas, from open woodland to dense jungle. |
No |
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Are We Cooking Yet
Cookery School, Check website for course locations
in and around Bath and dates. Tel 01373 835234 www.arewecookingyet.com |
Bath’s new cookery school concept to get adults and kids cooking – great fun, new techniques, video recipe demonstrations and professional guest chefs that will inspire. |
No |
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Explorer Dome Tel 0117 914 1526 www.explorerdome.co.uk |
Hands-on Science Shows in our portable planetarium that travels to schools across Bristol and the South-West. Exciting, interactive shows on a range of science topics from KS1 to A level. See our website for full details and school & pupil feedback! |
Yes |
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The Fun Farm,
Priorswood, Taunton, TA2 8QJ Tel 01823 270289 www.thefunfarm.org |
Farm Attraction of the Year winner 2009! Lots to do: hands-on animals feeding, egg collecting, deer, reptiles, fun activities incl. quad biking, play zone, cafe, school & group visits, birthday parties |
Yes |
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Westonbirt
The National Arboretum, Nr. Tetbury, GL8 8QS Tel 01666 880220 website |
Westonbirt's fantastic natural resources bring out the child in young and old alike: interactive trails, toddler play area, play zones, special family events & activities. Bird viewing room, education centre. Cafe, shop, school visits |
Yes |
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19, New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL Tel 01225 446865 |
Following the trail of Sirius the dog, discover how astronomers and musicians William and Caroline Herschel lived in Georgian times, and what wonders they discovered! | No; Steep stairs: Virtual tour on ground floor | |||
