40 Best Stops Between Chelmsford and North York Moors National Park (2024)

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Amazing views and such a good idea to see London! It’s just a short walk from the tube and really easy to find. We got on in Greenwich and went across to the Royal Docks. I absolutely LOVED the royal docks. That side of the river doesn’t even feel like London. It’s definitely a must try, especially on a sunny, warm day!

Loved the view from the top. Experience was much better than London Eye..Fast service and open till late. Also cheaper compared to London eye. You can tap your card as well.

Lovely view from the sky ! Great experience.One little advice for the new visitors- People should buy the tickets in advance as I got little misguided by the staff outside the ticket office and ended up paying full adult price for the kids.

We visited the cable cars that fly from Emirates Royal Docks across to Greenwich / The O2.I booked the tickets online. So glad I did as it was a sunny a day and around lunch time there was a large queue.The queueing was not clear. We joined the back of the queue (being British we do love to queue) then realised it was the queue to purchase tickets. We already had!We joined the correct queue. Queued for about 15-20 minutes downstairs and then another 15-20 minutes upstairs. The flight was lovely not very long. You can see a lot of building work happening in and around the docks and are up the Thames. Right at the end there is a steep drop not for someone not keen on heights.The cars do not stop you have to get in whilst they are moving.In April 2022 it was only one household per car.If allowing more into a car then the wait may not be as long.Definitely recommend booking online, cheaper and less of a queue.Personally I wouldn’t do it again.

Certainly the most efficient, punctual and superbly managed attractions that is a ‘must to experience’ once you are visiting London. The staffs are effectual, polite and very helpful.The seats upholstery are a bit wearing out and needs attention. Otherwise a great attraction to enjoy! 👍

It was a very good experience to take the cable car to O2. There was no waiting time at all and got one car only for ourselves. Oyster cards can be used, and also, any contact less card to pay for the ride. The view is amazing , and flights, landing, and taking off from City Airport can be seen during the ride.

If it's a nice day and you're heading over to the O2 Arena / Millennium Dome, forget taking the Underground ride the cable cars. No need to buy a ticket it's got barriers with contactless payment, about a 10-15 min queue, smooth 5-10 mins ride across with some great views of the city!

Have been there twice and found the whole experience very convenient and easy to reach. Reach to Royal Docks side to board cable car, use your oyster card or buy tickets from counter. Executive will send you to boarding area and then once reached on other side executive will assist from where to exit. Must visit for once. I have heard that during night it takes 25 mins to cover the whole cable line so one can enjoy the view.

We went to cable car ride on a Saturday evening. Once you get into the ride and the ride will last around 10min and the view is amazing. You can see the aerial view of Thames and other surrounded building and the view is just awesome. You should visit atleast once and enjoy the ride. The ticket cost for the ride is around 10 pounds for round trip and 6 pounds for 1 way. Also you can Visit O2 Mall which is very close to Emirates Cable Car.

A “must visit “ attraction for great views & a good price for what you get.A word of warning, if you plan to use the Uber Thames Clipper after the cable car the ticket office do not give concessions for travel cards but these can be got if purchasing tickets direct from the Clipper site

Booked last minute to get to the O2 and return, we see a queue building so booked the optional fast track option (£50 for 2 people) , when we arrived only one line so asked the guy in the quiosk where the fast track line was, he just pointed to the long queue and said join that, I mentioned again that we had fast track and he wasn't really helpful and just pointed to the queue again. When we got to the ticket barrier QR code was scanned and no mention where to go at the top of the stairs so joined another queue.. we feel the fast track option is pointless as you don't get anywhere faster so save yourself £24 and just book a standard ticket. It does close at 11pm on a Saturday so if your at an event at the O2 don't hang about too long after the event has finished, good points the views are amazing and it's a good way of getting to O2 events if you have some time on your hands

Wheelchair accessible.Only went for the experience.If weather is good you can experience great views like we did.

Spectacular view from 90m above Thames river and over the whole city of London. Although we found the journey a bit short, it worthed it. The cars are clean, modern, and safe. From up there, you have a 360° mesmerising view. All iconic landmarks from London can be seen from here. Canary Wharf is the easiest to be spotted.You can pay using Oyster, too.It's definitely worth riding it.

experience a journey on the only urban cable car in the UK, connecting the Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula. The ride was quick over the River Thames, lasting around 15 minutes, but it was well worth it. We had a great experience on our tour

Had some great views on a clear morning. Travelled on a round trip from the O2 arena to the Royal docks and back. The concession price was £6. Well worth it in my view and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Amazing / scary experience. No queues, paid using contactless.Gorgeous views of London especially O2 and keep an eye out for the London City airport. Would recommend going at night - to see all the lights.I’m scared of heights but glad I did it and would again !

Wonderful experience anytime. Might be scary for first timers but I promise you, it’s a very safe & steady ride. Great view over Thames and nice sight of Greenwich.

During our vacation in London and Brighton, we wanted to take a gondola ride over the River Thames and see this area almost a hundred meters above the ground. It was really an extraordinary experience, a beautiful view and we had a great time. I recommend.

Very quick wait, hardly any queue and easy ticket system. But, on a grey cloudy day, views are pretty underwhelming as there's very little to see in that area of London. Photos from sunset on a clear day show a much better view so would recommend going at that time of day. It was a windy day so at least the wind provided a bit of excitement!!

Such a beautiful place.You can get Cable Car to north Greenwich.The ticket price for a single trip £6. Better to ride round trip because single trip only for 3/4 minutes.Have a nice trip here..

Overall Cable was fun but one thing I was expect more is time . One way trip is short like less then 5 mins and paid 6 pound. They should made cable slow.

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My visit to the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London was an unforgettable experience that truly stands out amongst the plethora of attractions the city has to offer. This isn't just any ordinary slide; it's a remarkable fusion of innovative architecture and adrenaline-pumping excitement. The slide itself is a quick 40-45 second descent, but those moments are packed with a rush that rivals any theme park water tunnel, yet in a completely unique setting.The structure of the ArcelorMittal Orbit is an artistic marvel, towering above the London skyline. Its design is unlike anything I've ever seen, combining the thrill of a slide with the elegance of a sculpture. The ride was exhilarating, to say the least, sending me through twists and turns at a pace that was both thrilling and entirely safe, thanks to the meticulous precautions and equipment provided. Before embarking on this adventure, all personal belongings are securely stored in lockers, and safety gear including knee pads and gloves are provided to ensure a smooth experience.The staff at ArcelorMittal Orbit deserve special mention for their friendliness and understanding, making the entire process from start to finish seamless and enjoyable. Beyond the sheer thrill of the slide, the ArcelorMittal Orbit offers another unparalleled feature: the view from the top. Before you take the plunge, you're treated to a breathtaking panorama of London, offering a unique perspective on the city that is worth the visit alone.Although the slide is the main attraction, the site boasts other activities that I'm eager to return for. The fact that it holds the title of the world's tallest and longest tunnel slide only adds to its allure. My first visit was an incredible adventure, and I'm already planning a return trip later this year to explore

So we traveled all the way to London to celebrate my birthday, we stayed just around the corner from the sculpture which offer great night time views, the day of the slide it was too windy and we could only view from the platform, which was disappointing, but we were up there so long it reopened and away we went! It was all over very quickly but I'm glad I did it! The views were spectacular even on a misty November day.

Had purchased a voucher last year which was due to expire so me and my dad went up to see the lovely views.Staff on the front booking desk were really friendly and the views were great.I decided to take the stairs down to give myself a Saturday afternoon workout 😂.Shall definitely visit again and may even do the slide experience next time as well.

Amazing views especially during the west ham game. The crowd chants and seeing them pile out from above is like seeing a wilderbeast migration .Slide was fun but it's not as scary/exhilarating as you think since no views of outside world.Price is a tad steep but overall great day

The staff were great, friendly informative and professional. The wait for the slide was around 40 mins but went quickly. The slide it self was good fun without being too demanding. Worth a trip, around £18 pp. Parking at Westfield

Super fun! The staff are so polite and helpful. Would do again as it is an amazing experience. We got to go on the slide and see the view and it was awesome! the slide is blacked out in some bits and see through in others which is amazing. slide was quite fast, though easier than a roller coaster, you could watch other people go down too!

What a thrill. Loved it, definitely take the slide if you are in the area. Views are spectacular from the top bit the slide down is awesome. Plenty gear and gopro video if you want also. Very safe, storage lockers for belongings, cafe and seating and gift shop also

Great fun was not sure how good it would be so booked in for 1 slide and we ended up having multiple! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Amazing view from the top.

Unfortunately the weather wasn't holding up so the slide was shut also the stairs on the outside were aswell it was only us up there so it was peaceful and great views and staffs

I was given this experience as a gift which came with a bottle of prosecco. There was a bit of a wait to get on the ride but it was fun watching others go down. The slide was enjoyable but was over quite quickly. I would recommend trying it once but it's not something I'll keep going back to try. I would buy tickets in advance and tell them you have a ticket with prosecco at reception.

Myself and my 16-year-old daughter recently visited the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which is a giant observation wheel and slide in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this experience to others.We started by riding the slide, which was very exciting given how high it was and the length of time you got to ride it. It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's a lot of fun.After the slide, we went to the viewing level, which is located at the top of the Orbit. The views of London from the viewing level are amazing. You can see all the way from Buckingham Palace to the Shard. The outside viewing platforms are very good, although if you're not good with heights, this is definitely something that will test your nerves.We didn't do the abseiling, but my sons are planning to come in the future to give it a go.Overall, we had a really enjoyable time. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the views are simply amazing.If you're looking for a fun and exciting activity in London, I would definitely recommend visiting.

It’s a slight go around to actually get to the place. Really good fun and is worth going around the Olympic park. As always weather depending which is difficult in London ☔️

I was here today with my brother we, had a amazing time. I am not a fan of heights, but I. Enjoyed the views of London. And the slide was, very quick, sharp at some. Turns and left me, feeling. Lightheaded and dizzy, when I got to, the bottom of the slide. 😄👍

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We visited the Paradise wildlife park to do a Tickle a Tapir experience. It's a lovely park. Lots of food places. Good exhibits and viewpoints for the enclosures.The experience was amazing. The keeper Joe was so friendly and very informative. It was lovely to meet Tim and Tamara the Tapirs. They were very content to be fussed over.The Tigers were active and one was even taking a dip in the pool which apparently is relatively rare.We didn't do the dinosaur walk but it looked really good. A great place to take children as there are lots of play parks etc.All staff we encountered were really friendly and welcoming.Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

We visited this place for the 3rd time in 3 years. Kids still love it. Dinosaur walk was good fun with educational facts written next to each one. Great place to take photos. Zoo was also amazing, everything close by so don’t need to walk a lot to get from one place to another. Good variety of animals and managed to see most with good views. Dinosaur meet and greet, jungle dance shows, and the children’s soft play area were a great addition. They even have a dedicated multi faith prayer room which was very convenient.

Absolutely fantastic. Extremely underrated zoo! There is a wide range of animals to see and you can also pay for special interactions, (tickle a tapir) which are great add ons! You can easily navigate around the park and get up close to some of them which is great!The dinosaur world is a great perk and makes the zoo unique. Was very impressing. An excellent choice for kids! Great value for money

Really enjoyable visit. Came for the day without kids and had a nice time. It wasn’t too busy or crowded at any point. Plenty of toilets dotted throughout the park. The food options seemed good and varied, and there were plenty of picnic tables and benches to sit on with your own food as well.Some of the habitats are great - we particular loved the sun bears. They were so fun to watch! Others seemed a bit small and lacking and made us uncomfortable. I do hope they continue to update throughout and improve this.I also had the red panda feeding experience which was delightful. The keeper who accompanied me was really lovely to talk to and I enjoyed asking her questions. I wish the experience could have been longer but I suppose with only one panda at the moment who isn’t bothered by bamboo, it was bound to be a bit short.Overall a lovely visit.

Brilliant. We went on the summer evening night event. The zoo, entertainment and staff were so nice. Our toddler went free as he is under 2 and for the both of us it cost £32.40 (we had a discount code so got £3.60 off). It's small and not huge. No queues or rush. We got to relax and enjoy it. Highly recommend it.

Yes yes yes!!! I haven’t been to the park in 7 years and today went with my 8 year old and 1 year old. I often find it hard to find things to do that will suit both my children due to their age gap. However this was perfect!! I love the size of the park not too big not too small. The animals enclosures were massive and clean. The eating facilities had a great view of the enclosures. Felt like the tiger who came to tea moment. My son was worried about a snake as she was submerged in water, and her head seemed to be stuck between the rocks. We found a keeper who acted very quickly walking with my son and talking about his favourite animal on the park. She said the snake looked okay but would get someone from the reptile department to take a look. 5 minutes later she was back with another keeper! These animals are clearly well looked after.The Dino park is a great addition and is so well done and blew me away. Both my children were a little scared so showed you how realistic it was!They do have works being completed but this had no effect on our day out and no disruption. The work spaces are covered with the plans and this is a great way of communicating the change from the normal blank canvas.However not having prams in one of the eating facilities wasn’t great. It wouldn’t have been a problem if the pram park was next to or directly outside the eating facilities but it was not, or you had a spare pair of hands. I sat my children down and managed to make sure my pram was tucked in as much as possible. A staff member asked me to remove it however I said this was impractical as a parent on my own. She said say she could look after my children while I moved it, but this wasn't okay for me. In the end she did offer to take it out for me. I spoke to a women while waiting for the changing facilities and she said that’s why she won’t eat in there. Also I hope with the new big plans for this zoo they do invest in more changing facilities. I had to wait 15+ minutes to change my daughter. This is why I have had to take a star away.Lastly this zoo has amazing customer service, was second to none even with the pram saga. From the staff on the gates to the cafes and zoo keepers. We will definitely be back time and time again. Your staff are a credit to the zoo and I do hope you share this review with them!P.s please can you add the Capybara to the adoption list or on the junior zoo keeper ☺️Well done 👌🏻

Took the children up to see Hertfordshire Zoo (the one from One Zoo Three!) and we had a wonderful time. We met Cameron and Aaron too!The animals were great, the staff were super friendly and it just felt like a really nice place to work and be a part of. We saw a few talks and also the bird display (excellent).The dinosaur park there was also AMAZING. Well worth doing. Use the timings on the leaflet you get on the way in to plan your day and you'll have a great time.So yeah, we're absolutely going to be coming back again soon:)

Great day out with friends.Visited the park because of a wedding celebration which took place in the event marquee.Had a chance to explore the park and it was definitely worth it. Would come back here again.Great selection of different animals which all appear well looked after and treated well.On your feet for the entire time so wear comfortable shoes.

Visited with a lovely friend, 101 years of age, for a birthday treat with her daughter. What a fabulous day we had. She had a feed the big cats experience and fed a tiger. A lovely extremely kind and knowledgeable keeper guided her through the experience beautifully. I cannot rate this experience high enough. All the staff polite and friendly. We spent all day enjoying the animals and a nice lunch. The dinosaurs were amazing too. Definitely will be back.

Lovely wildlife park. We went during a dinner festival on a Friday evening the kids absolutely loved the music, dancing and the animals of course. It's very friendly and compact. My only criticism would be the quality of food available- not the best particularly for the prices you pay. Overall though, great fun!!

The Zoo is divided into 2 sections. A dinosaur park and a more traditional zoo. The dinosaur park is good fun but more for small children while the Zoo is top class! Some great enclosures, with amazing views of the animals.

We were fortunate enough to visit our of school holiday time -the local schools had gone back after Easter.My family (children 4 and 6) had a lovely time. The dinosaurs were excellent and are based on the Jurassic World ones which include some of the hybrids - which my son absolutely loved!It wasn't busy for us, but I imagine it can get quite busy as the place is rather compact. I wouldn't have enjoyed it had we had to queue up for everything. There is a lot of see and do and it's easy to get round in the day.There is a splash area so if warm, children can get into their swimwear and have fun splash time.The soft play is good too.Take snacks and drinks because there aren't that many places to get these things from.

This is one of the best Zoos around, simple as that!For young children it’s brilliant, so clean and well maintained - plenty of things to see and do, plus the soft play and multiple play areas help to keep them entertained. The park is laid out in a way it always feels like an adventure. You turn a corner and suddenly there’s a massive monkey enclosure, or a big bird display area.The dinosaur adventure is fantastic too, combined with the train ride entertained the little ones for ages.My only criticism is the lion enclosure feels a little small .. we had an amazing view of 3 beautiful white lions but perhaps their enclosure could be bigger.I didn’t try the food, there’s plenty of places for picnics and I always find it easier bringing our own stuff.Will definitely coming back when the beat enclosure opens

Second time visiting. It was such an amazing experience. Spent a whole day there. Visited the animals and managed to have quality time with my family playing golf as it was all private. Kids loved the play area, which had big slides, large trucks, swings, etc. Kids also loved the dinasour train journey. Was able to sit and enjoy eating in the cafe. I would definitely go again.

I’ve not been to Paradise Park for probably around 25 years and the memories I have from back then absolutely do not match up to what I experienced this weekend!There is tons for the family to do. We arrived around half 10 and didn’t see our first animal until nearly 1, but that’s not a bad thing. The kids were in love with all the splash pool, play areas, the World of Dinosaurs, mini golf, more play areas and more. When we finally made our way to the animals we again wasn’t disappointed. We’ve been to a number of wildlife parks now and outside of the big ones (like London/Chester Zoo) here was easily the best so far. The park isn’t absolutely sprawling so you’re walking for miles but every area has a really good amount of space. The animals that we did see all looked very happy and comfortable, but unfortunately for us a lot of them were a bit too shy to come out and play. There is absolutely tons of interactive elements to most of the animals enclosures so the kids were never short of something to do between animals.Food and drinks wasn’t too badly priced either.I guess you could argue that the Paradise Park of today is a bit like the ship of theseus… So much has changed, is it even the same place it once was? The literal only thing I could spot that hadn’t been changed or removed was the red Dennis firetruck in the play area.

I’ve visited twice within the past few months. The first was a day visit at the end of summer/beginning of autumn whilst it was still warm. My toddler had the best time ;we all did) from seeing the animals from different levels to the indoor unlimited soft play to the outdoor splash park and other play areas. I can see why families buy the membership packages. We revisited more recently to see the dinosaurs at night. My toddler is obsessed with dinosaurs and this was a night to remember with the lighting, dinosaur shows and meet and greets and silent disco. Would definitely visit again.

Brilliant. I last went around 25 years ago so it's claimed a lot. The gift shop was brilliant, the food was surprisingly nice and the animals looked well looked after. The enclosures looked really good and spacious considering it's a smaller place and we ran out of time for my 2 year old to go on the slides etc but she would've loved it. There's so much space so even when it's busy, you're not having to push past people. We spoke to a zoo keeper in the car park who had just finished their shift and he had great things to say about the place. He also said the staff know so much and love it when visitors ask them questions although people usually don't ask them as they think they're too busy. He said "please ask us questions. We've always got time to answer questions about the animals". Highly recommended and we'll definitely be coming back in the warmer months and with more of the family!We visited on a Monday during half term in October for my daughter's 2nd birthday.

Had a great day out at Paradise Wildlife Park. It was much bigger than I thought it would be. The zoo was very clean and kept well and the layout and enclosures made animals easy to see while still giving them plenty of room. No giant animals but still so many animals to see and a few I've not seen in other zoos. We had lunch there which was reasonable and the burgers were really tasty. We played crazy golf which was fun and super cheap! We popped into the speedway museum which was fantastic as we both love motorbikes and the gentlemen gave us so much information we learnt loads. Great day out.

Had a lovely day here, was very clean, they have just been doing up the Zoo and looks really nice.Took two of us around 2 hours 30 to walk around everything and watch abit of the bird show (due to the rain they couldn't show all the birds as some do not fly in the rain like owls)Was really short walks between all of the areas.Was a great day out.

Great Zoo for the smaller child, you can see the animals so close and my boy loved the world of dinosaurs so much.The food is also reasonably priced and great park and soft play facilities.Great day out for small children and no need for a pram as there’s little amount of walking between animals.

Oh how wonderful it was to finally visit this beautiful place 🥰 after watching it on telly for so long with the kids, we all had a wonderful day ❤️ so much to see and so much information provided about the animals! All the staff are happy to provide more information and happy to when asked questions by the children and you can tell they love their jobs 🥰 we were even more privileged when we met Cam and Taylor, who took the time with my children who spotted them and were very excited to met them. The children treated them like old friends and Taylor and Cam were wonderful, thank you so much 🥰

We had a look at this place a few days ago and wanted to check this out for the new year and something to kick off the new 2024 year.Arrived there with no traffic getting in and a great go and stop signal system before you enter the carpark.Very quick service getting in and being the time of the year half the stalls were closed.The park area was wicked for my daughter she loved it.Seeing the animals as well was a wicked treat to see and what we paid as well. And we will definitely go back.The cafe was good priced and good food.

Really nice zoo ,went in half term and wasn't to busy,zoo was clean and tidy staff was very friendly and polite .We saw an array of animals from lions to snakes to the cute family of otters my daughter liked the baby otters the best .The dinosaur walk was good ,the dinosaurs move and roar (not all but most) which made it that much better as an experience for the kids .We did the zoo plus stop for lunch etc in a couple of hours,probably need 3-4 hours depending on your family ,but it's nice as it's not too big great for younger children, in my opinion, as younger children can tire easily and get bored .There are talks in the day at certain times about the animals if you want to listen watch .And in school holidays there are live shows on stage ie singing and dancing and you can meet rex the dinosaur 🦕.There a couple of play areas ,one outdoor ,one under a canopy type and another indoor soft play so plenty to keep children happy .There is food available but we took lunch as with all places can be expensiveOverall really nice day and we would definitely go again 😁

Absolutely brilliant day, we met up with my son, daughter in law & 2 grandsons. They loved it, so much to do & see, they loved the dinosaurs. The weather was perfect too, what more could you ask for. Thank you for a fantastic day out, it's definitely worth a visit 😊 🦕🦖🦁🐒🐫

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Probably the best war museum in the UK! Have visited many times throughout my life, with friends and family, for displays events and just days out and it never disappoints. So a wide range of vehicles and aircraft for every enthusiast to enjoy. Stepped in history and So much to see and do, definitely worth the visit. I highly recommend the classic wings fights as it was an amazing experience to go up in a 1930s aircraft and see the stunning aerial views of the region. Will definitely be back in the future!

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to fly into Duxford, as it provided me with a unique experience. Upon landing, I walked straight off the runway and into the museum, which immediately immersed me in the atmosphere.Accompanying me on this visit was a disabled passenger, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the museum offers complimentary onsite wheelchairs. This thoughtful provision made the entire experience more accessible and convenient for my companion.We spent a significant amount of time exploring the various hangars, each filled with captivating exhibits and historical artifacts. The sheer magnitude of the collection was awe-inspiring, allowing us to delve deep into aviation history.After our museum tour, we decided to take a break and enjoy a delightful homemade meal. We found a comfortable spot on one of the many benches or tables conveniently located outside, which offered a picturesque view of the active runway. As we dined, we had the privilege of witnessing numerous visiting aircraft and even witnessed some impressive aerobatic displays above the runway. However, the highlight of the day was undeniably the exhilarating sight of a Spitfire soaring past in a breathtakingly fast flyby.Although our visit was thoroughly enjoyable, there was one minor inconvenience we encountered. The distance between the various hangars proved to be quite significant, especially considering our limited time and the presence of a disabled passenger. Unfortunately, the shuttle bus service that would have facilitated our movement between the starting and ending points was out of service during our visit. It would have been immensely helpful to have this service available.Despite this small setback, our overall trip to Duxford left a lasting impression, and we are already making plans to return. I wholeheartedly recommend this museum to everyone, whether you're interested in exploring the exhibits or even considering the unique opportunity to fly into the airfield itself. The experience is truly remarkable and is sure to leave you with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for aviation history.

We are absolutely blown away by how fantastic the museum is. There is so much to see. We will definitely be having another visit. The facilities are excellent with plenty of picnic seating and the cafe has lovely food. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I can't praise them enough. Well done to IWM Duxford.

It doesn't matter how many times you come here it still an interesting place. The plane collection is always worth a visit. You can fly on various planes if that takes your fancy for that special occasion. The American hangar is well worth a visit. The B52 Bomber is massive taking up half of the hanger. The Black Bird spy plane is also here.

What a fabulous place, we had our Christmas party here. It was awesome . Friendly knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere, good food but most importantly amazing planes. What's not to love?! Also if you are a visitor in the day time the sunset is stunning

I was lucky enough to be able to fly in a Spitfire as a 60th birthday present from my daughters. It was an incredible experience and brought me pure joy. The staff were fantastic and very friendly which just added to the whole day.Each of the buildings holds history within its walls and it's worth taking your time to absorb everything.

Definitely all day experience. So much to do and great place for families. Good amount of information in each area. Great to see conservation in action. Cafes reasonably priced and good food. Do recommend taking a picnic as not much space to sit in cafes but plenty of outdoor space. Would come back again

Absolutely stunning experience. You can see all types of war vehicles, from aircraft (my favourite was the SR-71, beautiful one), through mortars and artillery to tanks from WW1, WW2 and modern ones. Also, boarding Concorde and seeing it in real life was amazing. When you are walking from one building to another, you will have an opportunity to see beautiful airplanes perform breathtaking acrobatic stunts. Although the t-shirt I picked in the souvenir shop was already sold out, they have a nice collection of items that are worth buying. 10/10, not visiting it would be a massive mistake.

Really enjoyed it. Not too crowded and lots to see. I was lucky on the day, as weather was great and there were a lot of planes flying around so we got to see some Hurricane aerobatics and some other WWII planes flying about. Would recommend.

Brilliant museum but be prepared for lots of walking. Wonderful displays and plenty to see. Obviously the theme is on war machines but there are some civil planes. It would be fantastic if the museum could have a dedicated section for this. Well worth a visit.

If you love planes, tanks or history this is an amazing day out, great displays with good write ups that interest all ages. The workshop hangers are incredible to watch a spitfire or hurricane being restored or given inspections. The workshops also smell amazing.It's a lot of walking and lots to see, we got distracted by everything and went for lunch late, by which time the food choices were limited. Go, enjoy, read and by the end of the day you will be able to recognize which is a hurricane or spitfire, P51 or thunderbolt

Brilliant places to see such wonders of the skies! Took all the hours available to see all the hangers and still did not have enough time, so prepare well and your time. Staff excellent, and the volunteers went above and beyond to help. Definitely be back.

Warning, allow a full day for your visit! We visited especially to see the Spitfire display and were not disappointed, however each and every hanger and display holds marvels of air travel whether it be commercial airlines, first world war aircraft, spitfires or more modern machinery of warfare. It's an absorbing place with stacks of history which make it the ideal setting for an aircraft museum. Sometimes the information provided is a little scant but use Google to supplement the knowledge provided, a great way to spend a day, if you're lucky you might catch some vintage machinery airborne. Well worth the entry fee.

First of all, I would just like to start this review by saying wow. If you are planning a visit, please allocate at least a whole day here. There is so much to do and see you can easily make a day or two of it. I visited with a friend, and the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the very friendly staff who were happy to help us with any questions or queries. There truly is a bit of everything here, from WW2 era fighters like the spitfire and hurricane to current models like the typhoon. Maybe that's not your thing? No problem! There's a vast range of civilian aircraft, too, many of which are open to go inside. These range from a prototype Concorde to a full VC10. This is without mentioning the amazing American section where you can truly appreciate the size of a B52, get up close with an SR71, and many other aircraft! Maybe the aircraft in general is not your interest? Again, you are covered as there is a massive collection of land vehicles in their own dedicated building. Highly recommended for everyone to do.

This is the best museum ever to my humble opinion in combination with my interests, which are not a plane or a history nutter ones, but still liking the subject.If you care at least a little bit about your children, do them and yourself a big favour and buy those tickets asap. I would recommend a bit of a research in advance to know what is there, why and what is interesting about it. There are wonderful signs and everything, but still.My Number One ever, the reason I've visited there first time for and will always keep me going back, is SR-71. This is the best aeronautical achievement of humankind of all times (again - my humble opinion).I try to go at least once a year (no kids), but will one day I will buy that membership and even the birds there will roll their eyes when they see me for 437 375 294 636th time 😂Distance is the only reason I cannot afford to volunteer, otherwise I would put my TV in the bin and probably spend more time volunteering than at my actual workplace.Are you still reading? Come on then, see you there!

Duxford is a truly wonderful place to visit with a huge range of aircraft that are both static and flying, and a fantastic land museum with a range of tanks and vehicles from multiple eras. There is so much to learn and you can spend a long day here so I'd highly recommend getting there early, say to start the day 10am to 10.30am, as this gives lots of time to look around in a relaxed and leisurely way. There's often planes flying around too so you can often see a mini air show on days that are not official airshows. Really amazing and very special place that played a crucial role during the Second World War. Highly recommended and a great place for kids and families to visit.

very good time spent here and lots to see, helpful stuff to answer any questions even depending when you go they have some good shows and events on. but in general see few odd planes take flight.unfortunately only down side is, where its so big its spread out to far and inbetween, it can be a struggle for elderly people to walk it all. rented mobility scooters would be ideal for the elderly just because purely on the size of the place just a suggestion.

Battle of Britain Day. What an amazing place Duxford is. It's a brilliant day out on any day of the week but today took this to another level.We arrived early to take in the hangars and stands. The American Hangar is my favourite. The flying started at 1pm and there was a tremendous array of WW2 aircraft to enjoy.The Red Arrows put on a great show towards the end but the icing on the cake was the Lancaster and Sally B flying together for the first time in decades. The cherry on top was the 16 Spitfires and Hurricanes that made up the big wing who performed two passes.Having flown in a Spitfire, the next item on the aviation bucket list was to go inside a B17. As luck would have it and for 20 very happily spent pounds I was given a very thorough tour inside and out by a super enthusiastic crew member. It was quite a humbling experience to actually stand in the place that countless brave airmen risked their lives whilst under fire. A similar feeling to when I flew in the Spitfire, the B17 is a truly wonderful aircraft.The only slight gripe was being forced to turn left out of the carpark added a rather large detour to our journey, not that it mattered. An awesome day and I will be back again... and again... and probably again!

Really good educational day out for solo or group visits. So much to look at here in the different hangers and displays. They are constantly being updated and refurbished to upkeep the exhibits. Lovely gift shop at the end to pick up merchandise and small gifts. Entry is reasonably priced too.

My partner and I became members last year. Great value for money as you get access to lots of other museums such as the Churchill War Rooms, Imperial War Museum London etc. Always very friendly staff and pleasant experience. You can tell the other visitors appreciate history and engineering. The cafe caters for gluten free with jacket potatoes and chips. Could do with some gluten free cakes perhaps. The toilets are very clean. There is simply too much to see in one day hence we have been 3 times in the last 12 months. My sister has now also joined and thoroughly loved it. They provide a taxi for elderly guests as there is a fair bit of walking between hangers. The best hanger is where the engineers are actively working on planes. People often miss this one. If you visit during the week they will be there. During the summer there are constant flights, you can book a short pleasure flight. I plan to do this next time in the warmer months. The shop as well has something to cater for every budget. It seems as though the item profits also go back to the charity as they are all Imperial War Museum branded. I like to see this.

We visited yesterday and had the most incredible day out. I had not been since I was a child, and now I was taking my son to experience the museums.The selection of planes in the various hangers is mind-blowing. The exhibitions are very well thought out, and it all flows impeccably.We recommend going to the very last exhibition first, then working back to the start. We walked for about 5 hours, but there are options for shuttle buses to areas for those who might need this.We spent the entire day there and feel like we barely scratched the surface. It's definitely worth a few visits to allow yourself to soak everything in.The obvious stars of the show are the Blackbird, B-52, Tornado, Harrier, Lancaster, Spitfire...there's a huge list. I was impressed with many of the obscure and lesser known planes and vehicles such as the one man German sub.A very well thought out and maintained museum that must be one of the best in the world for this subject matter.

Duxford is such a well run, curated and interesting museum. They've done an impressive job of bringing the exhibits together so that they tie in nicely. All the staff and volunteers are exceptionally friendly, professional, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I can't recommend the annual membership highly enough so you can return and learn more each time.

In The co*ckpit ~ Spitfire N3200 Experience.For Christmas I gifted my son this wonderful opportunity to be able to sit in the co*ckpit of a beautiful, historic Spitfire.Mick, the expert IWM guide, kindly let me sit in whilst he gave us a thoroughly informative talk about the Spitfire’s history.Then my son was able to sit in the co*ckpit whilst Mick explained the controls and what the conditions would have been like.The whole experience was incredible, I cannot recommend it enough. Plus the proceeds go towards the N3200 and keeping her airworthy. A very memorable day!

This museum is massive and 100% worth the trip/money! This is a full day out it took us (2 adults and 2children) 4/5 hours to complete all the buildings. There are cafes and toilets throughout the whole facility and a really nice gift shop.

So many planes and so little time! A great day out with so much to see that you do really need most of the day to get round everything. A lot of walking but it's mostly flat. They also run a regular mini bus service between hangers.

This place is absolutely amazing. A must for anyone you just can't believe how these planes look in real life. Advice your looking at at least 4hrs to get round it all. The volunteer staff honestly are what make this place what it is they are a credit to the place, also try the chilly dog from the cafe near the entrance. Overall very happy and worth the money awsum experience

Came here yesterday really good day out highly recommend! Clean well organised modern museum. Cost £67 for 2 adults 1 child with no donation which I thought was a little excessive. Food and drink are expensive aswell so bring your own!

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Excellent Cambridge museum. The current exhibition: Islanders The Making of the Mediterranean - which runs until 4 June - is spellbinding. It spans thousands of years, from neolithic Crete to Roman period Sardinia and includes an object that is 9,000 years old. The exhibition is free is free to enter but a ticket is required.The museum's permanent collection is also amazing; I particularly like the ceramic pieces that are on display.

Worth to visit this beautiful museum which is holding historical stuff from all over the world. It’s free and in centre location of Cambridge city. Building itself is a beautiful architecture.Not big as London Museum but still offering a lot from all over the world specially Egyptian, Greek, Roman etc which is spreading different time period.

The most beautiful museum and feels a bit like British museum from the outside. Highly recommended to visit once in a lifetime. Entry is free so check out this place. I love visiting museums 😇

We visited the Fitzwilliam on a Thursday morning, having pre-booked free entry. I've visited many museums but I think this might be one of the most fascinating smaller collections I've seen. In May 2022, they cleverly juxtaposed David Hockney's exhibition pieces alongside permanent and older work that resembled them, it was very well done. Highly recommend when in Cambridge.

Loved this museum. From medieval armors and weapons to ancient Roman Empire or even Egypt. The collection is superb and worths your time to pay it a visit. When you want to take a break there is a coffee/tea shop near the souvenirs.I really enjoyed my time here and definitely I'll return as I didn't had enough time to explore it properly.

The museum is definitely worth a visit!A great place with an impressive number of paintings and antiques from Europe, Asia and the Middle East.Unique collections of famous artists, interesting artifacts, sculptures, porcelain, armour. Everyone will find something for themselves! Admission to the Museum is free!

An enormous range of artworks, some especially famous ones such as Monet's. Great selection of flower still lifes, along with religious artworks. Art is sorted by country of origin. There is a gigantic collection of ceramics, varying in age. The gift shop is large and quite good, there is also a café.

Lovely well maintained museum. Plenty to see. Cafe was average price but delicious cakes and coffee. Toilets on site were clean. Well done Fitzwilliam museum. If in Cambridge, you must take time to visit, and it's free entry.

One of the must visit places in Cambridge!It is like a small version of the British Museum but less crowded, so you can feel free to explore around and admire all the exhibitions here.Better expected spending 1-2hrs to visit here

One of the best museums in Cambridge.The entrance architecture is stunning as it is inspired by ancient Greek temples.Lots of paintings, historical weapons, statues, and objects.The entrance is free of charge and you get to see a lot of things, a must-stop when visiting Cambridge.

Fantastic morning went to side entrance told you can book a slot but let us in because numbers were low i think due to covid will only let a certain amount of people in at any time .plenty of volunteers to guide you round or answer any questions nice cafe for drinks and snacks great museum shop aswell great experience

Nice Museum to visit, my son wanted to see the Egyptian items. You could spend a couple of hours walking around looking at the interesting artifacts. You have to book your tickets online before you go. Its free to visit or you can make a donation if you like.

Beautiful museum, which is definitely worth a visit! It's free and there are also a gift shop and a cafe. There is a lot to see, so you would need a few hours to see all the galleries. You can see art from all over the world and you can see artefacts from different time periods. There are sections dedicated to Egyptian, Greek and Roman history, just to name a few.

Great museum, really fascinating array of things on display, there's really something for everyone. The building's architecture is also gorgeous and there's a lot to see just by looking up.

Beautiful place to explore the art and antiquities. Plenty of rooms to explore and learn more about art and world history. Have lovely cafe place too and if you would love to get souvenirs they have shop for that too. Easy access to toilets. Definitely a must see place when visiting Cambridge.

Amazing place!Full of interesting history (from Romans to Egypt, Japanese etc etc.).Very nice displays with detailed describtions. The art and pictures gallery upstairs was exceptional too, full of nice pictures.The museum is situated in the heart of Cambridge (good location).And all this wonderful experience was Free of charge!

Excellent museum. Free entry to permanent exhibitions. Or did I walk in unnoticed? Grand building. Parking nearby not cheap but worth a visit or several. Lots of pottery and trinkets but some great art. Handy cafe. Affable varied staff appear everywhere. Blake exhibition to pay to see at this time. But had to pick up someone at Cambridge North.

Most impressive entrance hall. Vast collection of very cool items. Love the Egyptian rooms and the Armour section. Very good cafe and gift shop. Bus stops right outside.

It was such a beautiful experience at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Although most of the art works are appreciated by just viewing and not touching, they’re still worth viewing. The entire museum is really big and the facilities are also good. It’s a very picturesque place, has a disability entrance as well. There’s also a table with supplies to draw and paint. Helpful assistants as well. We appreciated the moment.

One of the best museums in Cambridge if you are on a quick day trip (as ours were unexpected). We entered without a ticket,as it's only until January I guess.The paintings were fascinating. Much to see about Egyptian culture and sculptures. Not sure about the European potteries, didn't feel authentic.PS: do not fell for the shop and cafe, overpriced, you can get most of them around Cambridge City for less

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge is a special place full of interesting things to see and do. Here's a simple guide to help you plan your visit:Getting Tickets:Getting tickets is easy. The admission is free for all. Just show up and enter. However, you need to do prior booking for exhibitions.Parking:There's no parking at the museum, but you can find limited parking nearby on the streets or in parking garages. It might be a short walk, but the museum is in a convenient location.Accessibility:The museum wants everyone to be able to visit. They have ramps and elevators for people who use wheelchairs. They also have accessible bathrooms to make sure everyone feels comfortable.What to See:Inside the museum, you'll find all sorts of interesting things. There are old artifacts and modern artworks to explore. It is divided region wise. The museum is easy to walk around, so you can take your time looking at everything. Moreover, they allow you to take pictures without the flash.Guided Tours:If you want to learn even more about the exhibits, you can join a guided tour. Knowledgeable guides will tell you interesting facts about the things you see. It's a great way to learn new things!Café and Gift Shop:After you've seen everything, you can relax in the museum café. They have drinks and snacks to enjoy. Don't forget to visit the gift shop too, where you can buy souvenirs to remember your visit.

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We visited this magnificent cathedral on Sunday. Although the stained glass museum is not open, the experience is quite impressive. Especially the colors on the walls that are drawn by sunlight and the stained glasses are magical. Those colors combined with exquisite carvings and the tranquil sound from the organ, let us forget the time and be soothed. Also recommend the trails suggested by the Ely Country Park, the views of River Great Ouse are beautiful.

Ely Cathedral, a magnificent architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of the charming city of Ely, is a place that transports you to a realm of awe-inspiring beauty and spiritual contemplation. During my recent visit, I was left utterly captivated by the cathedral's grandeur, rich history, and serene atmosphere.From the moment I set foot inside, the sheer scale and intricacy of the cathedral's design took my breath away. The soaring ceilings, ornate stained glass windows, and meticulously carved stone details are a testament to the skill and artistry of the craftsmen who dedicated themselves to its creation. Each step along the nave, transepts, and chapels reveals new wonders to behold, with architectural surprises at every turn.One of the highlights of my visit was the chance to witness the cathedral's renowned Octagon Tower, an architectural marvel that rises majestically above the crossing. The intricate tracery and delicate stonework of the tower left me in awe of the vision and engineering prowess of those who conceived and constructed it. I was fortunate enough to ascend to the tower's summit, where I was rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, offering a breathtaking perspective of Ely and its picturesque surroundings.

Full of history, full of life despite being one of the oldest in the country. Ely cathedral is a place to take a good slow walk through hundreds years of colourful history. It's a great trip for even non-religious visitors.

Wow! This is the most incredible cathedral. Somehow more beautiful than the others due to its remarkable medieval, timber framed octagon, making it unique.As you walk in, you are also met by a stunning painted ceiling running the whole length of the first part of the building.It has so many amazing bits of history in and around it, so worthy of a visit.There is a audio guide available giving you the best of information and helping you to navigate.They have recently added new lighting, which is an ongoing project, so the ceilings are just stunning, the angels leaning forward from on high, beautiful.It is a wonder in every sense and a cathedral not to be missed.

A most pleasant few hours. Good walk down to the river with made paths. There are paved routes down to the river where you can enjoy a drink overlooking the river.The city centre is ok but watch out for the vagrants. On the plus side lots of old buildings and 1950s shop fronts.Excellent parking.

Loved visiting Ely Cathedral. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Such a beautiful piece of architecture. We didn't do the tours but understand there are other closed off areas where you can pay extra for tours. We also visited the stain glass museum which was equally beautiful. Highly recommend a visit to see born parts.

Magnificent and breath-taking. This is a true wonder. Visited on a cool Saturday afternoon with a couple of colleagues at school and had a good time.The experience in this massive cathedral with its rich history was like reading a thriller novel. The choir was amazing, and we just sat the in the utter transfiguration. Student ID admits you into the cathedral for free.You must checkout the gift shop when you visit or market across the road for great souvenirs.

Beautiful experience! And very affordable tickets. I reccomend adding one of the tours to the visit, if you are into history and architecture. they're about an hour or so. General Tickets will also give you full day access so you can look around before and after a tour if you schedule one. I bought my tickets ahead of time on their website

Amazingly beautiful cathedral. It's very attractive from the outside and even more attractive inside. I would definitely recommend visiting here. Very well looked after. Very large with beautiful areas inside.

Absolutely magnificent.They have tours inside, which are well worth it to feel the full experience of immersing yourself in the cathedral. The grounds are well maintained, and their information points are interesting. Although there is currently maintenance work being undertaken, it does not affect the sheer magnificence of this cathedral.A must-see in Ely!

Amazing architecture which worth to visit even the fee is £14, online cheaper but worth every penny. Anglican Cathedral whose present building dates back to 1089 AD. It was originally built in a monumental Roman style, some parts redesigned in the Gothic style.Plenty to see here such as the Lady Chapel and the Octagon Tower in the centre of the church. Impressive marble monuments and painted windows. You can take a tour of the massive West Tower too.Ely Cathedral is one of the most detailed art and architectural churches in England.

I love cathedrals and Ely cathedral is no exception (but it is an exceptional building!) - there's something awe inspiring and moving about old religious buildings like Ely cathedral, it's impossible to not be impressed at the architecture. The staff are lovely and friendly and always on hand to answer any questions you may have. There's a nice little gift shop and sometimes there are exhibitions. There are also toilets if you get caught short. Well worth a visit because of how breathtakingly beautiful the place is. It's a tad pricey at £8 a visit when you can get in other cathedrals for free (Peterborough and Norwich for example), but still worth a visit at least once.

Great day for £10 and £5 for the stain glass museum. I used the free all-day parking. And had a nice lunch at the Almonry restaurant and tea room.

A beautiful cathedral, The Ship of the Fens.I popped into the shop to get my Pilgrims Passport stamped.I've been here on many occasions, school visits as a governor, remembrance day, the wonderful Toppings book launches, and with friends for coffee and scones at the café.There are lovely grounds to explore as well.Accessible facilities and access, good toilet facilities, a shop, and knowledgeable volunteers and guides on hand to answer your questions. You can pay to tour the Cathedral, the octagon is a spectacular sight, especially when the poppy petals are falling.It hosts many events, festivals, and markets throughout the year. Parking is a way out of the city centre and a lot of it will be uphill to the Cathedral. It's 15 minutes or more from the train station and uphill all the way there.

Not only is the cathedral immense but it is impressive on so many fronts. Take the tour up the huge West Tower, the guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. Yes it’s 250+ steps but as you climb you learn much of the history and the views on this April day were huge.I had the great fortune to visit the day before the opening of exhibition by sculptor Sean Henry - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” The artist’s figures so cleverly placed on vacant plinths and spaces. This together with meeting the Sculptor made the visit really special. Thanks.

Fabulous place. If you have less than an hour in Ely within Cathedral opening hours as we did, recommend attending a service as then entry is free. Otherwise it is £14 and to make the most of that would recommend having an hour or so to see the place properly. A tour of the wooden octagon (?) on roof exists and looks fascinating. Ely itself is delightful. The Lamb hotel is right alongside the Cathedral.

An absolutely stunning cathedral both inside and out!! It’s definitely worth a visit inside and if their available book to climb the towers!!!! Both tower tours fantastic! The whole cathedral is beautiful and full of history.The staff have always been very friendly and informative when I’ve been and I’ve visited the cafe on a few occasions and have no complaints. There is a small gift shop too which is nice.

Ely cathedral is a beautiful building set in stunning surroundings and well worth visiting. I have shared a video of the cathedral on my YouTube channel: urbantiger6540, take a look.The cathedral costs £14, the stained glass museum costs £6 and the tower costs £11. I think it was a little expensive considering other cathedrals throughout the country are free entry and donations, but this was still a very impressive building. There are a few free car parks around Ely.

Ely Cathedral, located in the picturesque city of Ely, UK, is an architectural marvel and a testament to centuries of craftsmanship. This stunning cathedral, with its intricate Gothic design, soaring arches, and captivating stained glass windows, is a true masterpiece. The breathtaking beauty of its interior and the serene ambiance within its hallowed walls make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and architecture aficionados. The cathedral's rich history and awe-inspiring architecture create an unforgettable experience, leaving visitors in awe of its grandeur.

Thank you Ely Cathedral for the most exciting & creative fundraising event. Silent Disco.At 74 y.o i felt so privileged. It's a wonderful venue. It was 3 hours of non stop dancing.. choice of 3 music channels....great mix of ages At all times you were are of this magnificent Cathedral was a place of worship. The Sacredness was preserved..it's generosity of allowing pure Joy in such surroundings contributed to a sense of great Gratitude ...

Impressive cathedral worth visiting. Whilst £14 may sound expensive, this astonishing building and the included audio guide are definitely worth it.Also fully recommend paying the extra £11 to visit the Octagon tower: the views are worth it and the guide was superb, very knowledgeable.

Such a loverly and peaceful Cathedral. Most excellent stained glass exhibition.Hubby and I loved visiting Ely Cathedral and would like to thank all the people there for making it an interesting visit.

Amazing cathedral both inside and out!! It’s definitely worth a visitThe stain glass museum couldn’t have found a better locationThe whole cathedral is beautiful and full of history.The staff is extremely friendly and informative There is a small gift shop too which is nice.

What a magnificent piece of history! The details are mesmerizing. They were debuting new audio tours and it added an amazing depth to the experience. Being able to click on the area you were stepping into and hear a history and details about the space was awesome.

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Haven't visited this place since I was a little kid but went on Sunday for a friend's 21st birthday. We all really enjoyed it and had a lot of fun together so definitely for all ages! We especially enjoyed the monkey part of the safari as there were plenty of laughs and interesting sights. Would return at some point.

I booked a day here for a birthday and we had a blast. Due to going on a weekday it was quiet so we could really take our time in the park. It was luckily a sunny day which did make it better. It is recommended to drive round a couple times to make sure you have the best chance to see all the animals. After than there is a a portion of the park to do on foot which gives you a chance to get even closer, especially to some animals as you're in the exhibit with them. I would highly recommend the giraffe house talk if it is available as you get to see them a lot closer. Would highly recommend getting here early and spending a whole day here!

Thought this place was just a car safari and it would be over in a couple hours but actually you can do the car safari unlimited times and there's also a foot safari! This includes 15 minute shows on various feeding/animal facts which I thought was brilliant. There's also a boating section which we didn't get to do as it was extremely busy. Expected for a bank holiday weekend though. Monkey safari was the most interactive, had lots of fun there! Would definitely recommend to people out there!!

Visited with children during their break from school and it was absolutely an amazing experience. Children thoroughly enjoyed seeing different animals and the best bit was monkey jumping on the car and one of them sat on the bonnet of our car. The safari can only be accessed via your own vehicle and you can do unlimited rounds and then there is foot safari where you get to see loads of other animals. Must recommend!!

Such a great experience driving through the enclosures. When you have family with mobility issues, this is a brilliant way to still get close to the animals, from the comfort of your car. Plenty of animals to see and some come up quite close. My favourite by far were the tigers and the lions. The enclosures are huge and its great to see so much space for the animals to roam in. If you don't want scratches or broken wing mirrors, you can bypass the monkey enclosure (and go see them on foot instead, in the walk about section).Some of the walk about section isn't very wheelchair friendly with all the hills and dips, it makes it quite tricky.There is plenty to explore though.And the close encounter experience with the giraffes, was amazing. Feeding them and being in the enclosure, you just don't realise how tall they actually are, until your beside them up close.Great day out for all the family 👍

It was good day out experience.Animals looks free and healthy as they have lot of space to move.Monkeys area is a waste of time if you have seen monkeys before.The train ride is a waste considering the wating and the ride is at least 1hr. Children will enjoy the soft play better.All inclusive ticket is cheaper but vegetarian or vegan food options are terrible. That must be improved, the position size is shocking small compared to meet and fish options.**" Walking areas has no signal except very few,If you go as a team... Stay as a team as it is challenging to find once missed.It's sad that animals are exposed to lot of air pollution due to vehicles... Best if they have electric shuttles.

I used to love this place as a kid and still do as an adult! I much prefer safari parks to zoos as the animals have much more space to roam and you can get a lot closer to them. The family’s favourite part is always the monkey section, there’s an option to skip it as to not risk damage to your car, but the day wouldn’t be the same!The only downside was we weren’t given any times for the shows, so missed them all.

The big draw and the best part of this place is the road Safari itself. The enclosures are amazing - absolutely huge with lots of enrichment and places for the animals to get some peace and quiet away from humans. I loved that you could go around the driving safari as much as you want to increase your chances of seeing animals.The staff are also really lovely and well informed. Barney is particularly informative.We were also lucky enough to see a 3 week old baby lemur.The foot Safari area, which is more like a classic wildlife park, need a bit of TLC. There is a lot of areas that need attention and painting and there were a lot of accessibility issues where areas were dead ends because of stairs. There was also a lack of signposting and the layout was a little unclear. Even with the map it could hard to find your way around. The bird of prey area is particularly hard to find your way to if you’ve never been before and the entrance has no signposting at all.The worst part of the park is the restaurant and gift shop. The restaurant is really dismal and depressing with overpriced mediocre and in-fun food. They need to get some themed food in there. The gift shop was full of plastic tat. Which was particularly confusing after having an inspiring sea lion show where the staff stressed the importance of avoiding plastic pollution 🤷‍♂️All in all we had a great day but I think it’s a bit pricey for what you get.

Nice place, modest cost of the ticket considering it includes all expenses related to the Safari. Not far from London about a an hour. The time required to visit the park varies a lot I would say from 2-3 hours up to all day considering that you can do the tour several times to see the animals and that there is a picnic area. In addition to the car ride, there is a rest area before the exit where you can eat and find various services, plus there are also other animals. In total I think I saw rhinos and other herbivores entering then we go to the carnivore area where I only saw a tiger and a herd of lions, exiting there you can see elephants and giraffes with other herbivores, and in the rest area there are red pandas, sea lions, parrots, monkeys, penguins and sheep. All in all a nice experience that I will do again on a sunny day suggest.

It was my birthday trip and I had a simply amazing experience and a lot of fun. It was my first Safari by car. There were so many kinds of animals. Ofcourse monkeys are the best of the best. :)) Everyone just wait when some monkey jump on his/her car and I got it :)) Was a little bit sad that many kiosks were closed, but that's understandable because it's autumn, it was Monday and there aren't that many visitors anymore.

Visited on a Friday and was not crowded. Overall a pleasant experience.The road safari is nice with some really nice touches like driving through a group of giraffes or having monkeys jump on your car. It is not very long per se, I think we were done in 1h with a few stops. However the place has really good facilities with play areas that we enjoyed a lot, including a big soft play area!

Great experience especially for children. We have been here several times and the kids just love it. This time we were lucky enough to be approached by zebras, monkeys and giraffes. The place is quite big with a lot of animals to see, there is also a picnic area. However the map for the walking part is a bit confusing but other than that it is something you dont want to miss

I went with my family and it was really fun!! Me and my brother loved seeing the animals so close and the lions looked so cool. The monkeys were the best, because they loved coming on our car! We also saw penguins, sea lions, elephants and even giraffes! Overall, really good experience!

Woburn Safari Park is incredible, very interactive environment. You can walk around the Wallaby enclosure.The trainers and animal handlers were very passionate and knowledgable.Your able to reenter the safari trail in your car as many times as you want.The little monkeys were kind to are car this time around. Great day out, I highly recommend it.

A great place for kids but not only :) Lots of attractions.Animals are calm, which cannot be said about monkeys.There's a good chance they'll jump on your car. You can bypass them, but then there is no best attraction for kids.If there are a lot of cars, the line of cars moves very slowly.

What a wonderful family day - kids and adults both loved it! The amount of animals we saw was amazing and they were all so up close. We had a great encounter in the monkey enclosure with the monkey sat on the car! We only needed to drive through the safari once as we saw everything so well, though there is the option to drive round again. The drive safari is definitely the highlight with the foot safari being a tad underwhelming once you’ve seen the drive though. There are some swan pedalo boats which were free to use for 10 minutes which was a lovely addition.

The perfect place to spend the day with your family and friends, specially if you have kids, the day pure and simple goes by without even knowing!Plenty of things to do specially for children like, seeing animals, indoor soft play area and outdoor! Outdoor playground.Picnic tables, restaurant, and even a little pond where you can ride on your own efforts little swans boats.A trip with little train rides available following a timetable!As you finish your safari you can re-enter and do the itinerary again, in your car only!I can’t recommend enough!Five stars from us!

Woburn Safari Park offers a fantastic wildlife experience with a variety of animals to see up close. The drive-through safari is a unique and thrilling way to observe the animals in their natural habitat. A must-visit for animal lovers!

Love this place! One of our new favourites...it felt like an authentic game drive spotting different animals and the kids and adults loved it alike. Plus they have great facilities and indoor play area for when you need a break.

Such a lovely place. Animals amazing, soft play and Bouncy castle my little girl is 2 and loves a day out there.Only thing I would suggest is bring own food a lot of money for not the highest quality or range of food.

Would give 10 stars if it were possible. I gave my husband a certificate for the VIP safari “Big Cats' Breakfast” for the New Year as a gift. Yesterday we attended this event and were incredibly delighted! Our guide, Bob, showed everything in detail, even much more than the certificate suggested. We were able to feed the lions, touch the giraffes and pet the rhinoceros. This is one of the most memorable days of our lives! Bob gave a wonderful, interesting tour with excellent sense of humor. We were left with a lot of impressions. We really want to come back here again. The park is well equipped for visitors, there is a cafe with hot delicious lunches, a souvenir shop and all the amenities. Thanks to all the park employees, Bob, and, of course, the animals who welcomed us!

Had a great day out. Thought it a bit pricey bit was actually worth the money. Watched Zebras walk around us in the car, Rhino's saunter around us, walked with Lemurs, spent time in the walk through aviary and saw the most amazing baby otter! Kids loved it, didn't do the paddle boats on the lake full of fish, or the train ride past the Llama's, take a picnic with you as it's nearly £15 for fish chips and mushy peas.

Amazing day for us! There weren’t many visitors so we had such a relaxed drive around the safari and couldn’t believe there were bears! The foot safari is small and dated, also in the winter a lot of it’s closed (understandable) but there were lovely animal encounters there too!

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Wonderful tower tour with Brian and Maureen. Both so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. This cathedral really is so beautiful and as a non local I had no idea just how beautiful it was. Definitely recommend the tour if you're not sacred if heights or small spaces!!

I recently visited the Peterborough Cathedral last Wednesday and am delighted to give it a five-star rating. This magnificent church, accessible to the public, left me in awe. Its origins as a monastic community dating back to 654 AD, its status as one of the most famous medieval abbeys in the country, its role as the final resting place for two queens, and its connection to the Civil War make it a truly great site. The Cathedral welcomes visitors from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.What struck me the most was the abundance of natural light inside the church, creating a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. It's a photographer's dream, as the lighting is simply marvellous. During quieter moments, one can truly appreciate the cathedral's rich history. Although I regret not being able to explore the upstairs tour due to my busy schedule, I hope to have the opportunity to do so in the future. Entry is by donation, and it's wheelchair accessible in the main church area.

Steeped in centuries of history and architectural grandeur, Peterborough Cathedral stands as a timeless beacon of tranquility and serenity amidst the bustling cityscape. From its majestic facade to the hushed interiors, every corner of this sacred edifice exudes an aura of peace and calm, inviting visitors to pause, reflect, and immerse themselves in its timeless beauty.As one approaches the cathedral, its imposing silhouette commands attention, towering over the surrounding landscape with an air of quiet dignity. Yet, upon stepping inside, one is enveloped in a sense of profound stillness, where the cares of the world seem to fade away in the presence of such sacred majesty.The cathedral's interior is a study in sublime simplicity, with soaring arches and delicate stonework that speak to the skill and craftsmanship of generations past. Bathed in the soft glow of filtered sunlight, the nave beckons with its spaciousness, offering a sanctuary for quiet contemplation and introspection.Throughout the cathedral, the atmosphere remains hushed and reverent, punctuated only by the occasional whisper of footsteps or the distant echo of a choir's song. Here, amidst the ancient walls and weathered stone, visitors find solace in the stillness, finding respite from the noise and chaos of the outside world.For those seeking a moment of quiet reflection, the cathedral's cloisters provide a peaceful retreat, where one can wander in solitude amidst the tranquil beauty of the surrounding gardens. Here, amidst the fragrant blooms and gently swaying trees, the mind finds rest and the spirit finds renewal.In conclusion, Peterborough Cathedral stands as a timeless testament to the power of quietude and contemplation. Within its hallowed halls, amidst the whispers of centuries past, visitors find a sanctuary of peace and calm, inviting them to pause, reflect, and find solace in the beauty of the divine.

Stunning architecture - especially for a building that has its origins 900 yrs ago. Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife, and Mary Queen of Scots are buried here. Well worth seeing.

First time to Peterborough and visited the Cathedral - the guide we spoke to was incredibly helpful and so passionate about sharing the stories and history with us, she also recommended other places to visit nearby. Well worth a visit! Reminded me of York Minster.

My first visit here . So took my breath away. Absolute beautiful. Lovely welcome from staff/volunteer too. You can carpark on Brook Street for two it's £3.00. Bout 20 minutes walk to the cathedral. Took loads of photos here . Love it here. I definitely recommend visiting here. Top 5 star rating

Very pretty cathedral! Lovely walk around and I hope to visit again. Its full of history including the place of burial of Katherine of Aragon, Henry 8th first wife and the place Mary Queen of Scots was buried before she was moved in 1612.

A lovely peaceful place to look around. There are some fine stained glass windows and interesting facts about the burial of Katherine of Aragon and Mary Queen of Scots - who knew the were interred there for a time?

I did the architectural tour of the cathedral. If this interests you then I highly recommend it. Fantastic guides that had me hanging on their every word. The morning tour took in the ground floor and outside areas, followed by lunch in Becketts tearooms. Then the afternoon spent in the upper levels and roof. I absolutely loved seeing the bones of the building.

If i could give this more stars i would!Absolutely breath taking place of history and beauty! Always love coming here to visit, its like walking into the history of the past, travel back in time!Lots to look at, cemetery at rear end, I don't need to honestly say much as the building speaks for itself, absolutely stunning. Always captivating!EDIT - if you're a fan of the deep blue sea history then come to the cathedral in July 2024, they are hosting a event in relation to the sea 🌊 🦈 looks like its going to be a fantastic one so dont miss out!

Beautiful place with amazing architecture. Free entry but I suggest to leave a donation for the up keep of this historical building. Gift shop and toilets inside.

A "must see" in city center. Absolutely majestic and manificient. Loved the architecture, the woodwork. We spend almost an hour exploring the beauty of this large cathedral.

My son was a chorister here for 6 years. When people hear of Peterborough they don’t think of a cathedral.This is a simply stunning building. It’s one of the Fens crown Jewell’s. It’s an a amazing building but it’s a place of worship. I would recommend, whatever your faith or conviction, to attend choral evensong. That’s a real experience in an incredible building

Coming from Australia on a motorbike tour of UK. I had heard from locals in London that Peterborough was worth visiting.. They were correct. It has been a lovely experience. Your cathedral is breathtaking. The doorman - Philip was such a wealth of knowledge. This history he talked about of this amazing cathedral was very memorable.. It made our experience and such a real pleasure and we will pass on it’s a place to visit to your town. Thank you

Very nice cathedral and surrounding buildings. Pity it closes so early, 5pm.You need to park your car far away. This gives you a plus too. The old part of Peterborough has some nice photogenic buildings. So take your time wandering around.I didn't go inside and the walk and shooting photos took me 2 hours.

It is absolutely magnificent and beautiful, very friendly service. Lots of things to see and learn from the historic cathedral.

Magnificent Cathedral in the centre of Peterborough. A truly impressive Cathedral with significant history, with; The Hedda Stone, Katherine of Aragon's tomb, Mary Queen of Scots original burial place and a memorial to Edith Cavell.Originally an Abbey it was saved by the Abbot from ruin by Henry VIII.It is free to enter but a donation is welcome and well deserved.😎👍👍👍

Gorgeous cathedral, the celling looks stunning with all the paintings and sculptures well preserved. You can visit the ground floor yourself when it is open, and the tour is organised (on Wednesdays) to the Tower with the ability to climb upstairs to see the upper floors.Absolutely stunning place and a must-see if you are visiting Peterborough.

This is an absolute must if you visit Peterborough, no excuses. We went on the upper floor and roof tour, frightening and exciting all in one, unreal views of the inside and outside areas, great tour guides filled with expert knowledge. We then went on the ground floor tour, again a wonderful tour guide with expert knowledge. Not expensive either for such a magnificent time.

We just visited Peterborough for the first time having traveled up from south Wales.Peterborough cathedral is definitely the jewel in the crown, it's an amazing building full of history inside its breathtakingly beautiful architecture is stunning.There is also a cafe which serves really nice food.

You have to visit this magnificent building. Full of history and tranquility at the same time. The staff were helpful, the shop has souvenirs, there are brief explanations displayed everywhere. I di not get to the tour, hope to do so next visit.

Beautiful cathedral and very friendly volunteers who welcomed us as we entered it. There is a lot to see there. We visited just after Christmas and there was still a lovely smell of Christmas tree around the building. We visited as a family and our kids really enjoyed exploring the cathedral.

Wonderful church, amazing historic building.Over the centuries the building has been affected by various people (local, national) dignitaries. Local, national governments and of cause the monarchy. National, international events ( civil, world wars).

Peterborough Cathedral is a mesmerizing example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with its imposing facade and intricate interior. The striking West Front features an array of medieval sculptures, while the vast nave and colorful stained glass windows provide a sense of awe-inspiring grandeur. The beautifully preserved medieval wooden ceiling is a sight to behold, and the intricate fan vaulting in the eastern transept is a testament to the cathedral's impressive craftsmanship. History enthusiasts will appreciate the connection to Katharine of Aragon, whose tomb lies within the cathedral. Whether you're drawn to its architectural splendor, spiritual significance, or rich historical heritage, a visit to Peterborough Cathedral is a captivating experience that leaves a lasting impression.

A real gem for Peterborough. So much amazing history in this Cathedral, including the burial of two Queens (one now moved to London). It’s amazing to be able to visit the resting place of Katherine of Aragon, one of Henry the VIII’s wives, a huge part of English history.Make sure you take a walk around the outside too, there are remains of the original abbey still to be seen.

A remarkable cathedral which is free to enter and features stunning historical architecture.It has beautiful stained glass windows and the entire cathedral is warm inside thanks to the large radiators located throughout the building that heat it up.I recommend anybody who is interested in this cathedral to visit it.

Peterborough Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece that captures centuries of history in its grandeur. The stunning Gothic design, intricate stained glass windows, and awe-inspiring vaulted ceilings are a testament to human craftsmanship and devotion. As you wander through its hallowed halls, you can't help but be transported back in time, feeling the weight of the ages

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A great place for a day out with children. The staffs are quite friendly, and my son had a good time there. I recommend to buy a wristband if you plan more than 8 rides. The parking is not free, 6 pounds per day.

First time visiting this park and wasn’t disappointed. Such a lovely place. Couldn’t decide to either buy wristbands or tokens. Family of four.Two adults. 6 year old and nearly 2 year old 0.8m tall. Wristbands were the cheaper option in the end. Staff friendly and happy. Food was really tasty. We ate in the American diner. We couldn’t do the whole park we got there at midday so we ran out of time. We will come back and come earlier in the day.

We stayed in our touring caravan here for a couple of nights,no electric hook up but you can choose your pitch. Lovely shower and toilet block(male block and female block). And you are a 5 min walk to the theme park. Beautiful setting.

Have been coming to Wicksteed Park all my life, so I love bringing my children along. Brilliant day out with £1 tickets for rides (summer holiday special) but such a shame about the wait for the log flume (1½-2hrs!). We love the open space and lots of places to sit for a picnic. We would love to see more rides or attractions at the lower end of the park, near the old log flume and boating lake.

Nice walk around and plenty of benches to sit on. Lovely free park for the kids and coffee/ice-cream/snacks available. Great rides for the younger ones (under 12's) though at £3 a ride or £20 per wristband it could get expensive. Also have to pay for parking. All in all not a bad place to visit.

Comprehensive free play area. Could maybe do with a little more for the younger ones, though our 3 year old had a good go at things! Also enjoyed the paid rides. Not impressed with the sandwiches or cleanliness of tables in cafe. Coffee good and staff friendly. Car park and paths good. We thought it a bit odd that there was a washbasin in the disabled loo but no drier!

Wicksteed Park is lots of fun every time we go and we even have a parking permit as we are locals. It is great to go walkies with your dog around the whole Park the Lake included. Nature on your door step. Now that the season started I am looking forward to the Ice cream Parlour to open again. One of this years new features are the Barn with lots of different kind of animals to see. At the moment they have 8 very cheeky goat kids. And I had the pleasure to help out with bottle feeding them. It was fantastic. My daughter does her work experience there as well as having a seasonal job now. Very friendly environment. Can definitely recommend a visit.

I've been visiting Wicksteed for thirty odd years and never had a bad visit. It's great value, attentive staff and lovely setting always make for a great day out. It looks like the park could do with a little investment and the lake / water / boating corner especially looks tired and a lot of the old attractions have gone. I'm crossing my fingers for this place and I'll keep visiting regardless.

I remember going here when I was young in the 1960s! This time took our grandchildren, 2 and 5. Overall a great day out, plenty to do for at least the 5 year old and sufficient for 2 year old. Faster rides though not suitable (not a criticism just letting people know). Wide open spaces, old fashioned park rides, fun fair rides etc. Great place to take a picnic and a ball as you pay for the rides you go on. For the age mix of our party we didn't need to buy the wrist bands: they cost £22 and we didn't go on 27 rides. They recommend individual tickets for the very young, but I'd do the same for all of us next time. We were left with a little sour taste in that the indoor play area is extra, not covered by wrist band or tickets. Only found out after making the promise to the GKids. We'd definitely go again and mix the attractions with family picnic, own ball games etc.

We visited the park with my 5 year old son as it had been recommended by my father who visited as a child. We had an incredible day from start to finish. Started our day in the top park of the park going on the swings, drop tower, clown coaster, tea cups and the huge indoor slides. All operated quickly but the rides had very short cycles. However if there was no large queue, which there wasn't all day, the operators allowed you to ride again! Little one also loved the bird house with the talking parrots. We then moved to the lower section of the park and rode the log flume, ladybird coaster and the flying ride. All very good with the log flume getting you wetter than i thought it would! We then had some lunch which was very resonably priced and enjoyable as well! We then went to what was the highlight of the day for me, the vintage rides. The cars were okay but the original 30s water shoot is brilliant. Not many of these left either and you can tell its well looked after. We finished on the train for a lovely ride round the entire park. Overall we had a fantastic day and will certainly be back!

I have been going to wickstead park since I was tiny. The land is beautiful and the park looks great fun. The old playground equipment is there to the rocking horses. The rides are great there were several that weren't open which was a disappointment ie the roller coaster the big wheel. The others were great queues were small. Went on the classic train which hasn't lost its spark. The animal area was brilliant we loved it there. The lady in there today showed us the tortoises and took them out. We got to stroke them and get up close. The highlight of our trip. The food was great we bought hot food there which was tasty and quite reasonable. The staff were all friendly in the cafes on the rides. One particular lady at the Old vintage car ride was so lovely and friendly especially to the little ones. The dodgems were great fun. We had a fabulous day. We did order tickets in advance which saved us lots. Plenty of parking.

Such a wonderful experience with all the rides! Not enough time to get to all the activities in the day, but well worth trying.If your child is under a metre then I wouldn't suggest buying a wrist band as there are very few rides they can go on. In fact there is only 1 ride that they can ride on alone and then 4 rides that a grown up would need to join you (there may be more, but that's what I experienced with my 2.5 year old). The staff were very helpful and friendly. The toilets were clean and well maintained. The parks are also well maintained and beautiful - I wish I'd taken more photos!If you go now (May) there are little goslings and lambs to see too. And obviously all the spring flowers, trees are all green,so it's a very pleasant place to picnic.

Excellent Christmas show, first rate entertainment. Great two course Christmas lunch, friendly service, good value for money.We have missed a few years due to COVID but hope to return again soon.

Well, we did not avail any room facilities. Rides, theme parks are great. Prices reasonable. Great family time out. Has a separate barbecue area as well. Loads of open space.

Just before the summer holidays my wife, son and myself had a day off together which is rare because of our work hours. We decided we could just about afford a day out somewhere and thought we'd try Wicksteed park. I checked the website to make sure it was open because it wasn't a typical high peak time of the year. The website showed that it was fully open and all the rides would be open from April to September.So off we went the next day quite excited because I hadn't been since the 80s and was hoping it was a lot better than I remembered. All I could remember was the train and the pirate ship and my siblings pretending to enjoy it more than we did. But when we turned up the car park was virtually empty and after waiting half an hour we found out everything was closed. We got back in the car without paying for parking, thinking that we'd only been a short while and if they fined us I'd just explain that their website has misled led us and we obviously hadn't driven all the way from Cambridge to sit around for nothing.Well we did get a £30 fine presented wonderfully and neatly with two pictures of our car showing how we had been watched. I thought, no problem, I'll appeal and explain that the website had displayed the opening times incorrectly and so we had parked on the belief we'd be enjoying the park. They couldn't care less. The appeal was denied on the terms that signs were clearly displayed around the car park. No humanity at all, just a case of, you left without paying so now pay the fine or it goes up to £60.I thought that was a pretty unfair decision so I wrote to the park via their friendly looking website. They are not friendly at all and neither do they seem to have any understanding of business and public relations. In true mafia style they explained that the car park was run by a management company and they could do nothing about their decision. The thing is, they could have done something to sweeten public relations but they chose not to. There was no reply in regards to the misleading information on their website which started the trouble. As a result we will never go back, we will never recommend it and when people have asked about our experience there, I've told them about the underlying sense of criminality and not to bother taking your kids. They don't seem to want us there, so people of Kettering you can keep it to yourselves, we'll put our money towards more worthy causes.

Great value for a day out. Even better the tickets were a £1 per ticket instead of £3 until end of August. I purchased a wristband for my 2 girls and 3 of there friends as better value for me. Took lunch and drinks with us as very expensive on site to buy food and drinks which is why I marked as 4 not 5.

Can't comment about the rooms we didn't use one. The service at the park was fine All the staff were pleasant and helpful. Spent two nights in the camping venue. A tad expensive at £60 but the facilities were good including showers and toilets. A very good weekend with my granddaughter she loved it. 😁😁😁

A great day out. So much to see and do that you need more than one day to get round. The rides were very reasonably priced at £1 each. Good selection of ice creams but they were a bit expensive. Plenty of baby change facilities and loos, spotlessly clean. Will definitely visit again. Can recommend

Lots of car parking space, make sure you have paid on exit the machine is easy to use taking cash and card , it's expensive on the rides especially during colder months as some of the rides are not available and you have to pay the same ,please ensure you know the height limits as 1 meter can by an inch mean the difference of £25.00 . Bands cannot be swapped and best practice is to arrive early with a picnic even though food and drink is available,the staff are friendly and helpful there is a jobsworth at the top of the park that runs a log thing on a track that says I will call a supervisor but I'm sure you will find that out , overall,arrive early and enjoy make the most of it ,it's a good day to enjoy arriving early gives good value.

I loved wicksteed park growing up and i still do i love the flower gardens and water features the rides are amazing too this part deserves appreciation for the amount of hard work the volunteers put into making it a great place for all the family, id love to see this park restored and invested in because it benefits so many people i will visit with my dog anytime its lovely

I'm most disappointed with the ability to pay for the car park today. The machine wouldn't accept any form of card payment. Tried inserting the card and paying via touch pad method nothing worked. Had to pay it online where it was charging extra for doing so. Not my fault they can't accept payment on the pay machine, it shouldn't cost extra to pay online.

I love a good visit to Wicksteed Park any time of year, its so beautiful to walk around, I like finding a quite spot to do some reading in nicer weather, I love photography and being there taking photos, lovely fireworks display this year. Would love to join the team there for fire performance entertainment.

This was quite an experience - we all agreed that it felt like we were stepping back in time. I love amusem*nt parks but am mostly used to more modern ones. This one had real charm to it, keeping much of (what I presume is) the original décor, design and rides as is and obviously spending more money on maintaining what people clearly loved over upgrading to flashier, more modern attractions. I thought it was wonderful - the different areas, the rides and attractions that all of the children adored, the variety of what was on offer - it was great value for money.

The payments machine was not working and i've tried to install the app and pay online, but i had the same issues. Today i just received a claim form from the TOTAL PARKING SOLUTION threatening me with a CCJ, claiming £221 for the parking. I'll take them to the court and never visit that park. They run a parking scam business, and should be ashamed.

Never stayed there, but the grounds are a great pleasure to go around. It has a train ride and a small theme park. Would recommend visiting.

I looked at some information, it said it was openBuy it was not fully open.Like an Easter egg box, shiny and pretty, but no chocolate. Vary poor is this your best

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Barton Rd, Kettering, NN15 6NJ, United Kingdom

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Went to a wedding at the norminton church in Rutland water! Was a great day and lovely venue, you can rent electric bikes cheap and lovely cafe on site! Will definitely be returning!

Great for a day out, and a picnic by the water. Lovely walks, and cycle route. Only criticism is the cost of car parking.

Beautiful scenery and lots to do, from bike hire, walks, water activities, fishing or trip on board the ferry. The beach is seasonal and very clean. Lots of wildlife. Car park closes at 7pm

Great cycle ride fab scenery and lots of places to relax.

Can relax next to the water or have an adventure around it. Very beautiful. Parking is expensive. Coffee, ice cream and toilets, boating, sailing, bike rental available. Barbeques allowed. Main attraction is the church.

We had a good time at Rutland water with the kids. We took the kids bikes to tire them out.Plenty of parking with all day rate at a reasonable £12.The pay machines except cash and contact less payments when it works.Toilets are situated at every car park with disabled access and are clean enough considering how many people must use them.Food is available at a price you would expect from here £3 for chips and £5 for sandwiches or bacon cob.The visitors centre is smaller than I expected and sell souvenirs and snacks. You can also play crazy golf at £5 each or 4 for £16. There is also a small park near the visitors centre.I wanted to go on the boat too see the ospreys but they don't run until the back end of May and expect to pay an arm and a leg for it with adults costing £27 each.There is cycle hire but you can take your own if you want to save some money.There is plenty of open area's and a bbq is allowed if off the floor.Dogs are allowed but need to be on a lead though some think this doesn't apply to them.Plenty of wildlife to see if you look for it and some water activities at certain times of the year.We will be going back so I can go on the osprey boat on my own as the wife's not fussed and the kids would probably end up overboard.

Nice one day picnic spot for family. Boating and lot more

I've walked around Rutland Water many times. Twice walked the entire place which took the best part of 6 hours and also been fortunate enough to cycle the entire place as well and hired a tandem from their hire shop.I love walking here! Amazing views and peace and tranquility 😀

I just love the scenic view & peace of here. We visited it during the weekdays.Just sitting quietly watching water is worked like therapy. You can get food easily there but they shut down around 4.30 pm on weekdays.I just love the floating boats & people there who were lost fully in nature.😄😃😀

Beautidul place for a walk, relax, you can spend all day here. Recomended. Close to peterborough. In a picture Normanton church.

Rutland Water has been on my list of places to go for years...and it didn't disappoint.And absolutely beautiful place - especially as the day was sunny.Will definitely return. Just to visit the water again.

Stunning views, children will love playing in the water but keep a close eye on them. Boat ride available. You can see sheeps if you do the 5k walk. Cycle route available too. Plenty of parking. Take a picnics. Bikes can hired but book in advance.

Beautiful way to enjoy this county. I cycled the entire lake on the convenient shared path. At my leisurely pace with stop offs for tea, ice cream, photos etc it took about 3.5hrs. The lake is well serviced with car parks, toilets, shops, and great views. Beware sheep, ducks and flies 😆

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We took the grandchildren here aged 3 and 11. The 3 year old had an amazing time, and the 11 year old enjoyed it because of her little brother but I think she would have been too old if he wasn't with us. I think its more for 3-10 years max. Park Is good for a day out, maybe a little tired in places but the kids had a great day! The water park we got a 1hr time slot included in the ticket price, was a great water facility and we had a lovely day's weather for the kids to enjoy it. This waterpark was the only thing we have a big negative on and it's the fact they have to have mats to use the slides. They let in about 100 kids in our hour and there was only about 50 mats, with adults holding and hiding them for there own kids to use as and when they wanted, leaving other kids without! This was very frustrating for the kids. Why do they need mats half the time they came down the slide off the mat! And I've never known the need for mats on slides elsewhere.Overall a great day out and glad the kids loved it.

Absolutely brilliant place to go my kids looked every minute of it. Plenty of things to do.. we didn't manage to get everything in, so will be returning to complete part of the park we didn't manage to fit in.

Went here today, booked through the stay play explore website.My daughter enjoyed the rides and play areas.A lot to do and plenty of space.The splash area was fun.Compared to other theme parks, it could maybe do with a few more bigger rides to appeal to older children.I had read reviews last night about wasp concerns and was expecting a swarm!! There were the normal amount of wasps you would find in any outdoor space, parks and theme parks. Nothing to worry about!! An enjoyable day out. Would recommend.

The place is very beautiful, suitable for children of all ages and also for adults. The place is beautiful. We really enjoyed it. Even in bad weather conditions, there are closed play areas. Really wonderful. Many places are available for comfortable and free parking. Suitable for all seasons of the year. I highly recommend it. It is safe for children and the service in all areas is very good.

It's just ok. The park is more enjoyable for kids over a 1 meter tall. Not much for babies to enjoy. The staff seem less interested in working. The ride operations are strictly a one person operating the ride. Highlight would be the mirror maze. Not much food options available best bring pack lunch. Plenty of ice cream vendors.

It's really worth of money. We missed some rides,Hope can get more time. If you wish to go then go early it's nice big play eria with fantastic rides, and really lovely water park. Just one things not like is the water of the water splash is too cold and I feel bad for my kids because they was so exited for the waterpark but couldn't enjoyed it because they ware shaking of cold water still weather was 21°C.

Great place for kids & adults I wouldsay rides are aimed at younger ages but adults can go on many of the rides.Various areas - map makes it look massive but there is only short walks between. Each themed area has a number of attractions, a couple of big rides some smaller rides and normally some form of food outlet, sweets or ice creams.The indoor area is great, soft play, couple of rides and with seating- upstairs there is a picnic area.Plenty of toilets around and benches to sit down.Water park looks good - we did not use this visit but plan to next time.Lots of dinosaurs around, and farm animals near the entrance.It was fairly busy (midweek school holidays) but longest wait we had was only about 15 mins for the horses / joust ride- this would have been cut down if staff managed the getting on and off better, needs a time an motion !Plenty of food which for a park like this was not to bad prices.Plenty of car parking.All round great family fun with lots to do - was our first visit but am sure it won’t be last.

A lovely mini theme park for ages 3-10 years.A range of rides, soft play, a farm area and a water attraction (swim suits needed). Smaller areas so it is not so overwhelming. Queues keep moving so the wait time is short.Indoor areas are great too for a rest in between. Loads of picnic areas and open space.Lots to do.I wouldn’t say it was physical disability friendly as most the rides have platforms and no ramp access.Toilets are dotted around the place.

Great place for the kids to enjoy a full day. Price is affordable and value for money with lot of ride options unlimited.

A family of five had a lovely day out at Twinlakes Park. Perfect for kids. Mine are aged 9, 6 and almost 4. We went on Good Friday and expected it to be rammed, but it was only pleasantly busy. In fact, it was quite dead for a Bank Holiday. We arrived at 10am to get the most out of the day. We took a picnic to keep the cost down too. There were plenty of spaces to sit and have a picnic. The park isn't that massive that it took ages to walk back and grab it from the car either, to save lugging it around all day. We waited no longer than around 20 minutes for a couple of the more grown up rides such as the Log Flume and Rum Runner. Hardly any queues on the other rides though.The only two things that I would ask the park to focus on would be to supply a lot more hand sanitising stations, as there were hardly any at ride exits (Flamingo Land in Yorkshire - there were stations in abundance). And also the toilets were not in a great state. Maybe a more frequent cleaning rota could be adopted? I think my nearly 4 year old would rather have peed herself than have to go in the loos due to the smell and amount of wee on and around the loo seat.Overall though, we had a brilliant day and would highly recommend it for family's of young children. 😀

Great day out with kids. Lots of rides for the kids to go on. My youngest has just turned 100cm and there was plenty for him to go on. Softplay is great and massive - be warned, if they are under a certain height, you have to go in with them - which absolutely will exhaust you!A little farm here too. A water park which you can book into. Kids loved it anyway, which is the point. Lots of outdoor play areas for the kids too.

Went with my Son and Grandchildren, we all had a great time as usual. We have all been before. There is so much to do for the children, who are 9 and 6 they love it. The food is good, and reasonably priced. We all enjoyed it. 😉 We'll go back again when the splash park is open.

Great family day out. Not Alton Towers but doesn't try to be. Friendly staff, minimal queuing even on bank holiday Friday. Water Park is freezing but fun.

I recently visited for my daughters 5th birthday with my daughter, two of her friends, and my wife.I am sorry to say that I was very unimpressed and underwhelmed by Twinlakes Park in Melton Mowbray.The park is celebrating its 20th birthday next week and it feels as though nobody has cared for it for the past 18 years of them. The whole park is looking a bit rough and run down, there is paint flaking off most of the buildings and attraction, and a lot of the rides need maintenance.I found it difficult to push a roundabout on one of the parks and impossible to spin one of the tea cup type rides.I also found trip hazards on some of the park attractions.The toilet facilities were dirty, and my wife told me the women's toilets were flooded.The entire park also seems to be infested with wasps. The children had to eat their lunch standing up so they could run away from them when they buzzed around them.This wasn't helped by the amount of litter scattered around the place and the overflowing bins.I found many of the staff unsatisfactory as well, most of them are very young and incapable of interacing with other people properly and had a blank or grumby looking face. They seemed to be lacking any type of training.That said, the 3 girls we took with us thoughily enjoyed the day and did not seem to notice the bad points I have written in this review. And we did not need to wait to get on any of the rides.Personally, we won't be returning. We would much rather visit twinlakes Sister Park Wheelgate in Nottinghamshire instead.

Overall good for kids under 8-10 years old. Lots of rides with indoor activities as well. Lots of grass and picnic areas. The farm, was not all that impressive and could do with more sit-in food places. Splash pool was awesome, kids really enjoyed it, however you must book a time slot when booking online.

Really lovely park for young children. Ours are 3 and 12 and both had a really fun day despite the lack of traditional thrill rides. The mix of indoor and outdoor attractions is a massive bonus too. Props to the staff on the rides as they were particularly good. Friendly, engaging and great with the kids. Park was clean and really well kept. We were there from 10am to 4.30 and our kids were still wanting to go on more rides as we left. Recommended.

A few weeks ago, we came to Twin Lakes on a whim and ended up only spending £40 between the three of us for tickets. There are so many things to do for children here - there is a farm yard for animals, plenty of rides and amusem*nts, a water park, a boating lake and more.My niece had the time of her life. She kept saying “can we come tomorrow?”.I will definitely be coming back next year/ when weather permits - with my best friend and her children plus my niece.An added bonus is that a lot of people bring their own food in, so it’s not necessary for you to spend excessive amounts to ensure your child has a good time.

The park is quite big and has plenty of rides and attractions for kids. Our nephew was under 1 meter height, so that restricted us going on most of the rides.Some of the rides are suitable for adults, but not all.Overall it's a perfect day out with kids.But the park in many places is run down and needs a face lift. Toilets by the entrance definitely are in need of refurbishment.There are few places where you can get some food, but prices are different in all of them even for the same items, so do your research in advance.

Took the Grandchildren in the summer holidays for the day, the kids loved it plenty of open space to run around.The rides for the kids have different age ranges so plenty for the very young as well as the "big" kids.Lots of picnic tables available around the park also.The farm animals are a bonus too to have a walk around.All in all a lovely day out.

It wasn’t very expensive to enter. 14 quid an adult. Our 2 year old was free. The rides are too strict with the height. 90 cm for things that shouldn’t be. Good selection of rides though. The toilets as you enter were filthy and smelly yet the park had only been open 1 hour. The staff were very very miserable and the oldest one looked about 17. We had some food from the play cafe place. Filthy toilets, food was all cold and wrong. Could do with a revamp all over really. It’s a shame as it’s got great potential.

The park was quite rundown. Park was more suitable for young kids.A few rides outside, but mostly inside. The soft play was disgusting, sticky carpet floors, dust everywhere.It’s a good price for a day out, but I definitely wouldn’t come back

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A great day out with family, a lot of information inside and different activities for kids.. planetarium one of the best 👍🏻.. good area for eating too.Car parking available just outside the space center

Much more to see here than we expected! The different levels and how everything was displayed made the experience more cohesive. We were a couple visiting, but could see there is plenty to keep little ones occupied - even dressing up costumes. We went to one of the shows in the auditorium, about the night sky, which was beautifully presented. The cafe offered a range of food, and at surprisingly low prices. The entrance price, though, is quite high (in my opinion), but you can revisit during the year.

Visited today and honestly had the best time! So much to see and do and really interactive for kids and adults! We visited as a family of 3, 2 adults,1 child and the price is really good, especially as you can visit again for a year for free!The food at the cafe was a really reasonable price and the small charge for a well maintained car park was gladly paid.The many different sections were brilliant and the planetarium is amazing! The areas are quite big so you don’t feel squashed in and can move around without having to dodge round people which was good!The staff were all lovely but a special thank you to David, who took time out to speak to my son about a particular star he was interested in that he couldn’t find information about in the museum. Everywhere is really clean (including the toilets) and well maintained, everything worked as it should.My son is 5 and wants to be an astronaut and has honestly had the best day out!Would highly recommend to anyone of any age and we can’t wait to visit again!

Fantastic day out, that good we upgraded to get an annual pass. I don't know who was more excited me or the kids. Plenty to see, lots of interactive stuff available for the kids. Gift shop & restaurant reasonably priced & the staff were approachable & friendly. Even though it was half term it was not as crowded as I dreaded beforehand.

Came in the afternoon time to avoid being busy. Straight in on arrival. Given a map and staff briefly explain for you. Spacious downstairs, lots of different interactive buttons to press for kids. Pictures and costumes with signs explaining everything. Information facts across the walls. When going upstairs it got quite busy and really hot, especially when waiting for the lifts. Didn't stay up there long as it was quite a small space so wasn't as interesting as the main stuff downstairs. It is good to visit on a rainy day for something to do inside. Was also given a free pass to come back as we booked online. Would probably come back. Long ques to come inside the shows, so didn't bother with that. There is also a cafe for food and drinks and a little shop for gifts.

Excellent day out. We had a fab time exploring all of the space center and doing some of their activities. The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back for another visit!

Fabulous place with a ton of knowledge.I think it is too much space to cover in one day.Because it was a Bank Day weekend, it seemed a little bit overcrowded at one point.I think next time we visit the place we will do it during the week so it will give us the whole spectrum of emotions.Highly recommend visiting the Planetarium. This was the cherry on the top of the cake for, as we left it for the end of our visit. It was totally worth it.I highly recommend visiting National Space Center

I took my 3.5 year old child and he loved it. There was almost to much to take in for him. Although he can’t read most of the displays yet he still had a fantastic time interacting with the different areas around the space centre. There is a large ground floor area with a cafe and some different sections to explore, this ground floor has the Patrick Moore planetarium which is well worth a visit, sit in the middle seats for the best experience. There are 4 floors that can be accessed via stairs or lifts, all with excellent displays for all ages. £18.95 for a adult ticket, under 5s free and that ticket allows you to re visit for upto 12 months for free again. Car park is £4 for the full day. Great value for money.

Amazing value for money. Great day out with my 3 year old daughter. Very interactive but not entirely kid focussed, which means adults can enjoy a day here, too. Lots of well put together talks and live experiments from knowledgeable staff. The planetarium show we saw was "We Are Astronomers" and it was incredible - i honestly couldn't believe it was included in our ticket price!This place is cearly all about education and keeping the interest of science alive. They really do honour their motto of "science for everyone." Tickets get automatically upgraded to a season pass when pre-booking online. Parking is a set rate of £4 for the day (card and coins accepted). The gift shop is well stocked, with lots of interesting and fun bits and bobs, however it is all very expensive. Personally, i don't think there are enough bathrooms dotted around which made toilet trips with my toddler a bit challenging, however they are the only toilets i have been in that have both toddler and adult seats, which we found very useful. I didn't try the food at the small eatery, but it did smell amazing and would love to try it next time we go. There is a large hall with tables, highchairs etc and even a microwave for public use to eat home brought food/warm up baby food and it is kept constantly clean by the wonderful cleaners. Ultimately, this place is very cool and well worth the visit. I'd highly recommend anyone and everyone go check it out. The few staff i spoke to were kind, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and seemed genuinely excited to work there. Great atmosphere, not too over crowded (even on a Saturday). Great artefacts and lots of information on past, present and future space endeavours. Very interesting place to visit. Lots of various things going on at The Space Centre, so be sure to check out their website for info on upcoming events.

We had a great family day out at the National Space Museum. There’s plenty to do and we spent the whole day exploring the history of space travel. The atmosphere was amazing!! The facility was clean and tidy, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was not over priced and the portions were good.

An amazing place for kids and adults alike. I've been wanting to come here for ages. There's loads to see, you can spend many hours here learning about the history of rockets, space travel, the planets and universe. Parking is £3 for the day and there is a canteen for snacks and stuff. There's lots of walking involved and the lift to the top where the tips of the rockets are is impressive! Don't miss the weather recording booth. It's a must and so much fun! You can put your email address in and have the video sent to you. Also one of the best things to see and experience is the largest planetarium in Britain. Be sure to not miss this and tilt your seat back for the show - mind-blowing! There is lots to interact with so beware of queues but the experiences are well worth it.

Really like this place with the kids, we got a family ticket in Jan and you get to upgrade free to an annual pass so we’ve been loads, it’s good for all ages, my 3 year old and I go the most. It’s good for a hour or you can stretch it the day with the kids. None of us get tired of going up the rocket stages. There are loads of fascinating things to look at interact with and read, we go a lot and always find something new.You can take your own sandwiches and eat at their tables, when it’s busy they open up multiple lunch halls and seem very accommodating.The coffees and hot drinks are very nice and reasonably priced, the food is limited.The toddler days are very good with activities and sing songs and the like, be warned some of the days are premium and you won’t get in with an annual pass.The shop has some good bits for under a fiver for the kids with the pens, pencils, badges and things like that, there are some expensive things as well.A good trip out with the kids.

We've absolutely loved spending our Sunday afternoon here! So many captivating things to do and to see! Will definitely come back soon, as we've blitzed through a couple of areas close to closing time.Parking was more than sufficient, but during more popular times it could get busier. It's a pay and display, I think we paid £4 for the day.

A great place for learning so much about space travel, missions, equipment and so much more! Highly recommend visiting to anyone who is interested in space.It might seem costly but definitely worth it! So many interactive things to do as well from watching the shows in the planetarium for a completely immersed 3d experience, to the interactive water area, to landing a luna module there is so much to do while you learn!

Wouldn't advise to go during the school holidays as it was a little maniac but that was my error for not thinking. Very educational experience which also was very interactive. Will definitely be back within the year. Very family friendly, cafe was busy but plenty of seating for you to bring your own food too for a cheaper day out.

Really enjoyed our visit here and we are already planning our next trip!The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. There's so much to read about and a lot of interactive bits for the kids (and also for us as two 30 year olds!)Easy to find, cafe on site for a quick cuppa and snack.Great for all ages!

The entry fee of £18.95 for adults and £16.95 for children felt a bit steep. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t quite justify the price. The exhibitions leaned heavily on reading, which didn’t engage my child effectively. The absence of interactive elements made it less appealing for my son, potentially leading to boredom due to the extensive reading required.On a positive note, the Globe cinema stood out, providing a fantastic experience that somewhat compensated for theshortcomings.

Great day out. We spent roughly 4 hours looking at everything in the museum as there is lots to see and do. Particularly enjoyed the planetarium film.

Visted Easter weekend , this place has so much to offerWe spent hours here ,although I read everything 🙃, plenty of things for the children to do and explore with .The planetarium was amazing and well worth the extra .

Some other reviews suggest that the Space Centre needs 3-4 hours to go round. We were there over 5 hours if you include lunch and watching a film at the planetarium. A great day out!! Definitely buy tickets in advance, and beware that the cost of parking is additional.

The only way to appropriately sum up our visit to the National Space Centre is to say we had a BLAST! Wow! What a wonderful place!We’re a space loving, nerdy family who generally love this kind of thing - but we’ve yet to find anywhere in the UK that scratched our space shaped itch… until now! The space centre is a fully immersive, family friendly and surprisingly accessible experience that goes to infinity and beyond with its fantastic range of displays, activities, exhibits and more!The planetarium was breathtaking! We saw the show that was so beautifully done that I had tears rolling down my cheeks.What was the real unexpected star of the show, was the Mission To Mars experience. It is so immersive that our 5 year old (who is usually the first to spot things that aren’t real) fully believes we went to Mars! It was amazing! She was chosen to hold Ada and still talks about it now, over a month later!The cafe, while serving simple dishes, offers a cheap and delicious way to eat while sitting under a real spacecraft!I would also like to mention, that as a hearing-impaired adult, the accessibility of this venue was wonderful. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I was able to get the full experience without feeling odd.I would wholeheartedly recommend the National Space Centre! Now that we have a year’s return pass (included in online bookings for the price of a single visit) we will be sure to go again this summer!

Had a lovely day here. Very impressed with the SEN provision and understanding both at ticket desk and throughout the day. Nice coffee in cafe and not too expensive. Excellent value as you can return as much as you want for a year under the one ticket. Plantatrium show was also great but my chair wouldn't recline, my only minor criticism.

The Space Centre in Leicester was not my choice for a day out but I felt compelled to go and explore as it's on my doorstep.There is plenty to see there and although not my cup of tea I could see thousands of people would disagree and loved it, the car park was large but it was rammed.Children of all ages I could see were captivated by this place which has got to be a good thing , broadening their imagination, plenty of interactive stuff to mess around with.Well done to all the helpful and well informed staff you're doing a great job 👋

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More like a 4.5Had a lovely autumnal day out with my sister and her family. The adventure playground area in the woods looked like a lot of fun for the children. My niece was most excited for the little train ride. We spent a good amount of time in that area then we moved on to the house tour.The house was well-preserved and really interesting to explore. The decor and furnishings were amazing to look at. I loved all the details on the ceilings and walls. Also there was a lot of original art pieces. Anybody with an interest in history would love it in there.We visited the gardens and the orangery which were also lovely.We lastly went to the indoor play area which my niece had lots of fun playing in. Us adults relaxed and enjoyed a coffee in the cafe area whilst she played. (They do give you a one hour time limit but it’s more than enough time).Notice for people with prams: most of the place is pram/ wheelchair friendly but the house is not. We had to leave the pushchair outside but my nephew can walk so it was fine. Also in the garden areas you do have to go round to go to the ramps as there are a few steps to get down/ up. It’s also not possible to go into the orangery with a pram.

Large country house, home to the Brownlow family over the centuries. Guided wander through the house with a house guide brochure, which you can either put back or purchase if you so wish. Knowledgeable guides in every room will fill you in on the history and quirky facts about the family and the various rooms. Nice Italian garden and orangery plus a large parkland you can explore. There's a nice church but it was out of bounds on the day we were there. Nice cafe with outside seating and old stables converted into seating area.

We took in the garden tour when we first arrived, very interesting - more to do with architecture and history of the garden than the horticulture itself.The house was stunning and the guides very informative pointing out various items we may have missed. I loved the Chinese bedroom in particular.

Overpriced but a nonetheless typically well-oiled NT experience. Far and away the best thing for families is the adventure playground and train in the woods. The house is a bit of a sideshow.£45 for a family of 2 adults and 2 small children isn’t terrible but nonetheless feels steep for what you get. You have to pay extra for the little train, which the kids of course absolutely loved (and there was no way that a ride was not going to happen!)The ice cream shop is also more or less obligatory with kids. It was a bit confusing and slow given how many staff there were. Prices were not clearly labelled.The house itself was ok but seemed a lot smaller on the inside than it looked on the outside. The various Old Master paintings lurking high up in sometimes small, dark rooms were surprising when spotted, and not particularly well presented or explained. There were a few imaginative attempts to make things more fun for children, however. So at least some thought had gone into the house as an experience rather than a showcase.All in all probably worth visiting if you’re in the area with a family and the weather is good. The adventure playground (and train) is a must if you have kids. The house less so. Cheaper than some places but pricey enough in financially terrible times that you might wonder why you don’t just go the seaside or go for a walk in the countryside for free.

This pace is amazing! We took our 12 Yr old. There's a mini train ride.Acres of climbing apparatus and park equipment.Climbing trees, woodland walks, art, sculptures, acres of beautiful gardens ♥️Superbly maintained grasslands for picnics, cafes, and coffee huts.Superbly maintained toilets everywhere.A huge conservatory with amazing planting, A gift shop.You need a full day to see everywhere, and of course the house, we're going again next week😂😍

Our first visit to the National Trust's Belton House.Undoubtedly a stunning place with gorgeous grounds.Very helpful staff.We had a tour around the house with fabulous guides and the conservators were on hand to explain the painstaking work they are doing.This was exceptionally interesting, particularly the lady who explained about how the books are preserved.It's great for families, too and there's a lovely bookshop, gift shop and cafe on site.

First time visit today. The house is really interesting. Volunteers are able to provide valuable extra information.The gardens are really lovely (cut short by heavy rain☔The cafe is filled with usual snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. The seating area in the cafe is really good, using the stables for seating areas

We went to a Christmas event at Belton house which was in the evening. In the daytime we went around the house and it was really nice and had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. One room in particular had cosy sofas and chairs and Christmas reading books for children so their parents could sit and read to them.In the evening Belton had lots of Christmas lights..see the photos.

Lovely place to visit. Grounds are great to walk around with a fabulous children's play area. Really nice cafes at Belton serving great food and drinks. Large new car park with plenty of parking.

We have only just joined the National Trust, why have we not done it years ago. Its the bargain of the century access to hundreds of unbelievable amazing places like Belton house. The house was incredible, I was mesmerised by the quality of the building its architecture and furniture. The staff and volunteers were beyond friendly. If this is the measure of visits to come I just cant wait to get out there and soak it all in. If your not a member, sign up you wont regret is all I can say.

Beautiful place with a fantastic open air park for the kids. And an awsome train which is affordable for everyone.The house is beautiful inside and out. The adjacent gardens wood and lake make fantastic walks. Would recommend for anyone plenty to do and run off some steam. And lots of beautiful areas to explore

A place you can spend a day exploring. The cafe is excellent, with a nice selection of food and drink. Plenty of toilets. Shop with plants and a normal selection of gifts. The gardens are incredible, full of colour even on a dull day. The park land is extensive with sheep and deer. You can't walk to the tower now but you can still wonder around the grounds. Play area for the kids

A National Trust property not far from Lincoln.The collections in the house are very interesting, the gardens as well, but in my opinion the best feature of the site is the second hand bookshop.I visited it on an august sunday, and I would advise you to go early, as it was getting crowded and crowded, mostly the car park.

Such a lovely place !!The park is huge I mean absolutely huge, for a family of 5 I feel it’s a bit expensive to get in however if you get the National Trust pass it’s free.The ground are VERY clean and tidy, they are currently updating the car park at the moment.7/8/23

Lovely Country Estate to visit.House is being restored which is great to see.Large grounds to walk around.Good cafes on site.Be warned, check before you travel as there are some restrictions in place and you may need to book.Car park is being updated in time for Christmas.

Stunning house and beautiful garden. A day trip venue for all ages. Families can have meals at the cafe. Children can play the rope game or at the playground or the mini train. Other options include going for walks at the two lakes. Don't forget about the big bench, greenhouse, maze, and church building.

Came here for an afternoon out with the dog and so glad we did! What a stunning place. The gardens are incredibly maintained and the walks around the lakes are beautiful!The mansion itself is beautiful inside and very well looked after and all the staff and very knowledgeable about the rooms. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a day out. There is plenty to do with the dog. We didn't walk the parkland but the space was vast but deer do roam so keeping them on lead is a must.

Unfortunately the house was closed for refurbishment. However fantastic views, lots of gardens to walk around. The stables tea room had a great selection of sandwiches, hot food and delicious cakes. Not forgetting the luxury hot chocolate, with whipped cream and marshmallows.Definitely makes sense to be a National trust member to get access to locations like these and it supports the work they do. I also use my membership to get free parking in National trust car parks throughout the UK

Had a lovely family day out here in October, it’s a huge estate with plenty of parking and only a few minutes walk to the main entrance.There’s plenty for the kids to do. There’s a huge adventure playground with a ride on train (small fee), a soft play and various spots with activities to do. There’s a few cafe/restaurants on site as well as an cream parlour.The grounds are beautiful too and the kiddies and adults all enjoyed strolling around them.It’s dog friendly too.Would definitely recommend a day out here, we booked in advance but didn’t really need to but i imagine it gets booked up in the warmer months.

Yet again the National Trust excels itself, with Belton House being an exceptional example of Restoration architecture. It is surrounded by formal gardens, land including a lake and deer park.To keep you refreshed there are a number of food outlets (one focusing on ice cream).Car parking on site can be challenging in the winter months when it gets a tad muddy. But I believe this is being improved.I've also spotted a large child's play area to keep the youngsters entertained.Plenty of space to find some peace and quiet and enjoy a nice walk.

A great location to visit for any group of people from young couples to old families.The grounds are beautiful, with fields, wooded areas, play parks for kids, and historic buildings to explore.The grounds often host events throughout the year, many of which (such as the Christmas lights display) are well worth attending.If you live nearby, it makes a National Trust membership a worthwhile investment.

Gone every year now for 3 years. Such good displays. Set to music. Drinks available half way round (Hot choc to mulled wine) and Santa to talk too, easy walking or mobility scooter. Car park good. Even with all the rain over the month in excess of average, it is still in good condition but a little muddy. Dress accordingly when you go.

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High Rd, Belton, Grantham NG32 2LW, United Kingdom

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We have had the chance to visit the Cathedral which was splendid for a donation of £5 each, which seems reasonable when you think of the splendour of the monument.A woman from the church was also so welcoming and friendly. She really mare us appreciate our visit.And the attached pictures do not do justice to the beauty of this Cathedral.

It is a fantastic building to explore, and once you pay for admissions, you can visit as often as you like for the year. They do a good selection of tours from ground tours to roof and central tower tours and book on the website. There is a shop and cafe to visit to with the cafe stocking a good selection of drinks and food. Dogs are welcome in the cathedral with the understanding that you will clean up any mess. You can also get a joint ticket with the castle. They also hold events in the cathedral, so best check the website for details

It is of course totally spectacular and well-worth a visit. Quick tip: if you enter before 10.00 am they do not charge and you can choose to make a donation instead. This information is not on the website which says the cathedral is open to visitors from 10.00 am. Some on a tight budget may appreciate this opportunity. The normal entrance fee is £11.

It was brilliant and stained glass windows gorgeous. Found a quiet place for a prayer . Didn't like the paper guide as it was dark purple with red circles and writing not clear and no difference when I turned torch on. Little labels at places would be better. But I lived coming back and will do so again.

Beautiful architecture, simply stunning! It used to have the oldest tower in Europe at one point.We had free admission - not sure if it was because we got there late afternoon and was a bank holiday?Well worth a visit! Make sure you also use the light projector to show you where the IMP is to!! (£2?)

Fabulous place! A beautiful and truly underestimated cathedral. Magnificent cathedral and history - well worth taking the tour for extra info. There is a great cafe/restaurant next door which is in a lovely setting. Disabled access is good and ramps everywhere to get around

Loved our family day trip out to you today. The moon was fantastic. We loved seeing the history and learning about everything that goes on here. Kids enjoyed the interactive room at the end. Thanks for a great day

I first visited Lincoln Cathedral as a boy, and have always found it to be awe-inspiring. Our most recent visit (24/02/23) proved this yet again. It was great to see the west front free from scaffolding after extensive cleaning and repair work, and it now looks fantastic! As for the interior, it is majestic, with stunning architectural detail that is rarely matched these days (not that we don't have some excellent stone masons, just that they are few!). There was an atmosphere of peaceful reverence inside and we had a wonderful time wandering around the various sections. But what impressed me very much this visit was the new visitor's centre, cafe, and gift shop. There's an exhibition room filled with fascinating stuff, as well as a hands-on interactive room that's fun and interesting (for adults as well as kids!). The whole area is well-designed and the staff were exceptionally helpful. Overall, an amazing visit that we thoroughly enjoyed. Most parts are accessible for pushchairs/wheelchairs and there are clean toilets available. We gladly paid the £20.80 entrance fee for a family of four, especially after discovering that it takes around £17000 PER DAY to keep this beautiful building running.

What a special place this was to visit. Although I’m no longer religious, it’s hard not to feel closer to divinity inside this church. Our tour guide - wish I recalled his name! - was wonderful and quite funny. As a Mason, it was a little disconcerting to learn that this was the site of a trial of the Knights Templar in 1310, but it’s still good to visit history. The rainy day when we visited added to the ambiance; a very beautiful and impressive structure.

Wow absolutely stunning. We visited last week, bringing my two young children. They both enjoyed the experience and looking at the beautiful windows and learning about the Carhedral. When the sun catches the windows, it is absolutely gorgeous.

What a Gorgeous Cathedral! Pictures really don't do this place justice. Parking is a little difficult but just find a place on a side street or there is a car park about a 5 minute walk. I would definitely recommend a visit here if you love architecture and old world cathedrals.

A visit to Lincoln Cathedral is a must if your ever in the city. Its absolutely stunning inside and out. Its £11 per adult which includes a guided tour (times may vary). There is plenty of information on the the history of the construction of the Cathedral as you walk around. There is also a gift shop and cafe situated at the exit.

Lincoln Cathedral is a marvel of Gothic architecture dating back to 1072. Legend has it that in medieval times a mischievous imp burst into the Lincoln Cathedral, but was quickly cornered on a pillar by an angel and turned to stone. The impish figure, known as the Lincoln Imp, a symbol of divine intervention, can be spotted in the cathedral. Definitely it's worth hearing the tale by the cathedral's guide. It's also worth visiting the cathedral for Luxmuralis, a captivating light and sound experience.

I attended two Concerts by Candlelight by Kinda Dusty (The Beatles and Elton John). It is the perfect setting for this type of event and the revenue raised must help with the maintenance of this magnificent building. Both in the rain and sunshine, its presence is glorious.

Now that is a cathedral. 900 years of history tied up in it's stonework. Multiple styles of architecture. It's absolutely worth the money to walk around and if you get a chance go for the rooftop tour to see behind the scenes and the amazing views.

Staying in Lincoln for 2 nights on business. Took a leisurely walk up to the cathedral and wandered around the narrow cobbled streets. Very quaint, lots of history and ideal for a peaceful short break.

Absolutely stunning cathedral! The architecture is beautifully done, and the stained glass windows are a some of the best I've seen. There is a small fee to enter, which is fine because it goes to keeping this beautiful place in good condition.

It's a great place to visit, the architecture and everything with a lovely cafe. Parking near the castle mound was easy to walk to from the cathedral.

A magnificent building, well wirth the steep walk up to it.I did the normal ground tour at 1030 which was really informative, it was lovely to see the light coming through what is now my favourite stained glass window - the bishops eye. At 3pm i did the roof tour - i always enjoy these at cathedrals but have never done one as it was getting dark before. It was an experience I'll never forget.

Very steep walk from town to cathedral but discovered that there are free parking spaces around it if you can find out how to drive up there. One side is free for 1 hour and other side is 2 fee hours so plenty of time to park and go in. Entry is free up to the main entrance then you have to pay to get to all areas but I was able to take some nice pictures of the stain glass from the entrance without paying to go in. There is also a bus that takes you from bus station to the road that runs past the cathedral and everything else that you may want to see.

Had a lovely few hours looking around the cathedral. Very much a stunning place to explore. The addition of the globe in the centre was really nice and the kids loved it.Great that entry includes annual passes if you do gift aid and kids are free.My youngest enjoyed the crafts as well and has some great art work to bring home.

Beautiful cathedral with magnificent stained glass windows. The guides were great and added to the experience. A very reasonable restaurant and shop as well. If you've got a head for heights there is a tower and roof tour.

Awesome, spectacular- oh there are just not enough adjectives. This is a must see. It is huge. The details are incredible. I am sure you could go every day and you will always find something new to see.

We visited for a quick walk around the cathedral. The building is vast with many different areas for different purposes. It's sympathetically lit, making the most of its features. While not being religious much of the symbolism is lost on me, the beauty and peace of the place is not. It is impossible to imagine someone conceiving of the finished article before the first stone was laid as there are so many intricate details to discover and each space within the cathedral has its own characteristics.Well worth a walk up the hill for a day spent in the cathedral and the surrounding ancient city.

Visited yesterday, and we were blown away! Not only by the cathedral its self, but by the upkeep and global display. Didn't get long as we toom the free parking outside, but we would definitely like to return and spend longer, and get to know more about the history of this amazing place

I have visited this cathedral many times and always find it stunningly beautiful. Now that the facade has been cleaned it looks even more fabulous. We went this time to mainly see Gaia but we took the time to also enjoy the cathedral as well.The new cafe and gift shop are a great improvement too

Had a great time with our youngest son here, he was so interested in the architecture and history of the building. Cafe was full of so ventured out into Lincoln and found a great cafe for tea and scones. Highly recommend a visit with the family.

Excellent tour up to the roof with Dorothy our expert guide. She had a great deal of knowledge coupled with a great sense of humor which made this more enjoyable. Great views of Lincoln from the roof and beautiful views into the cathedral. Cathedral was stunning and this was a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours.

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Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PX, United Kingdom

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We didn't pay to go inside but nice to walk through the grounds and read some of the history. The court house is very grand. We would have loved to have done the Christmas tree light display if wed have known about it! The cafe was quite expensive and not much variety or choice. Accessible to walk through with push chairs or wheel chairs.

Absolutely phenomenal day out. Staff were amazing and helpful throughout our visit, and despite being a historic building and grounds, it was highly accessible for us.We were lucky to visit on a dog friendly weekend, which was amazing. And I can assure you, dog friendly meant exactly that. My pup was treated like a VIP.There are lifts throughout, and plenty of staff present to help guide you to access points. Tidbits of information are presented at every opportunity and it was a great way to spend the day.

Visited on weekend and quite busy with lots of families and events happening. Included falconry, jousting and more. Interesting old prison on-site. Nice walk and views around castle walk. Worth a look and only £16 for full access

Love Lincoln, we've visited a few times but never looked around the castle before,we must have spent 4or5hours soaking up the history and really enjoying our day out.Standout moment for me was walking around the battlements of which the views are absolutely stunning,we will definitely comeback again in the near future, Lincoln has so much to offer.

Enjoyed the Christmas lights with the family,only did the cheaper version and not the illuminated wall walk. The walk takes you straight down the main pathway, lit up by sparkly Christmas trees on either side, there's a big lit up archway that fires out fake snow every couple of minutes which the kids love. The walk then takes you a short distance around the grounds, lit up with fairy lights and shining deer too.Theres a burger van and loo's and is suitable most of the way round for a wheelchair or pushchair although there are steps at the end so you might have to turn back and go the same way again.Big fairy light bauble for cute photos too.Staff friendly and helpful.

What a great place to come for a walk, a chill, some drinks, or with the kids. In summer the grounds have food, drinks (bar) and there's a band stand kicking out live tunes. A wonderful grassy area to sit and enjoy the food or to just relax and watch the world. You don't need to pay to every the grounds, but you will if you want to walk the perimeter wall (recommended) and visit inside the old castle and prison and of course the Magna Carter. Well worth a visit on a nice day.

Really lovely experience, nice little gift shop. Grounds well kept and didn't see any litter at all. Did the wall walk which was a reasonable price for £11 per person with the audio tour. I'd say without the audio tour, it's not worth £11 as you can quickly walk it. Would be good if they had different price points for just walking and with the audio tour as I'd like to do it again but don't need the tour again.Toilets could be maintained more frequently, there was toilet paper all over the place including the sink and the bin was full and overflowingOther than that, had a very nice time

This castle is fascinating, well worth the trip. Lovely views from the walk around the walls and the old prison is well worth a visit too, could have spent hours more there.

Amazing place for festival i am visiting Steampunk festival every year and it's always great time! art craft stalls great people dresses up i. steampunk great atmosphere and great time to visit Lincoln Castle! entry during festival for ground only is £6 but if you want to see inside and the wall pay additional £10 and you are set! great for families adults friend groups etc

Great place to visit if your in Lincoln. Its free to walk around the grounds but there's a cost to view inside the castle and also for access to the outer wall where you can walk around the top to view the surroundings. I particularly liked the dragons poking out of the wall, they growled and smoked.

Such a cool place to walk around especially in the fog and snow! They also have a cool dragon installation that I recommend, the kids loved it and so did we:)

We got there a bit late in the day so we're only able to walk around the walls, which was very worthwhile offering some fantastic views in all directions

A really good place to visit! Before walking around the walls, definitely do the guided tour which is full of very interesting history and you will understand what you are looking at and enjoy it more. The views from the walls are also spectacular. Don't miss it. 👍😁

If your into history great place to visit. Dye to covid restrictions we couldn't go underground or into the courts but still worth a visit. It was foggy on and off when we visited which just added to the atmosphere. Unfortunately the Magna Carta was not on view but the Charters of the Forest (no photos allowed) where and these are classed as more important as King John sanctioned them where as tge Magna Carta is a revised addition by his son who took the throne at the age of 9. The prison within the walls is very spooky lol.

The trip to Lincoln castle was very much last minute and we completely underestimated how much there is to see! Allow several hours to view all of the attractions and points of interest. The wall walk is a favourite of mine, offering incredible views of the city.

Wonderful tour of the castle, a very beautiful and well-kept garden, the magnificent walk on the high walls made it possible to see the castle from another angle and see the beautiful landscapes around it, like the beautiful cathedral. I just thought the student discount was unattractive, just a pound.

A very nice walk along the castle's walls. You can enjoy the panoramic view of Lincoln city and it's amazing.Exciting view from each of the watch towers that you can go into.There is an option to borrow an electronic tour guide in English, French or German for telling information on the spots.

Great day out for families, couples, anyone really. Visit the jail, and the chapel. Cafe does good food too. Walk the wall for excellent views of Lincoln.

What a lovely day out! The castle and grounds are lovely and we enjoyed the lovely views from the castle wall walk. I'd recommend going to the castle prison as well as there are lots of interesting things to do and discover. We happened to go when there was a Steampunk Festival on and it was fantastic, with wonderful people and costumes!

A little pricey as it only took us 2 hours to look around but the prisons were nothing like anything we've seen before so that was interesting. The wall walk was also very long compared to others we have been on. The town around the castle was also very charming with lots of places to eat.

Historical place with some interesting things to see and great views from the walls. It was very quiet when we visited, so there were no waiting times and managed to walk around the old prison, view the Magna Carta and walk around the walls without too much fuss

A thousand year old castle is set in nice grounds. You can pick where you want to go and pay separately or all together in a day ticket. It's free to wonder the grounds. It has a Victorian jail on site as well.We walked around the walls today, giving us a great view of the cathedral.

Overly place to go, price is also good and plenty of parking in he area. Loved that you can walk around the grounds for free, plenty to see inside the prison and loved walking around the walk, great views all around. Will definitely return

When we visited there was a history through the ages event with reenactment from Vikings through to Georgian times. The highlight for us was the Roman legionnaires. There is a walk around the battlements with great views of the cathedral, city and surrounding areas.

Really good day out. The prison is very interesting and has some great volunteers playing characters from the era who tell you about life at the prison.The staff are all very helpful. Good cafe too.Wall walk is definitely worth it for the views

Lovely wander around the castle, free entry to just to walk around the grounds. Westgate entrance currently closed due to works but main entrance still open. Lucy the dragon still there and now has a friend. Had a lovely hot choc in the cafe, very clean and quiet in there.

A really cool castle, so much history!You can walk round the top of the castle walls, where you will get some fantastic views across the city and beyond, especially if you walk to the top of the watchtower! If you do the wall walk be aware that it's quite narrow on places and there are lots of steps, so not great if you can't do stairs, there is a lift up to the walls but it was out of order when I was there so just maybe ask at the ticket office if it's in order before going round to it if you need the lift.The Victorian prison is also so fascinating, so much to see and some hands on activities as well. There is lift access to the different floors as well if you can't do stairs.Nice walk around the grounds too, where you may spot a dragon or two! You can go right up to the front of the court house building but it's still a working court so you can't go inside, but the security guard came to the front to tell me all about the court house and it's history which was really nice. All the staff across the site were incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.All in all a great day out for all ages!

Been many times, went for the Xmas illuminations one weekend night before Xmas and although I didn't pay to walk along the top wall it was well worth going and paying a reduced price just to see the lights around the grounds.Plenty of food and drink options if you needed them but not oversaturated with stalls. Was well worth the visit.

We need to return as we only managed to see part of the castle on our visit. This was mainly due to the fabulous tour guide, Vic, who regaled us with facts and stories about the castle and Lincoln itself, often deviating from the 'script'and going off at a tangent. He was excellent and his talk lasted longer than expected. This is a great place to visit, well worth the entrance fee which is only paid to visit the walls, and the indoor sections.

Well worth the £17 per adult entrance fee. Do the free tour before you explore. So much history in one place.

A last minute decision, The staff and guide Mike were knowledgeable and very helpful.We enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend. The wall walk was great for photos.

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Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA, United Kingdom

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Great place, we took my mum in law out for her birthday, and it was a lovely and interesting visit. £12 per adult, and you then have 12 months free admission, and because kids go free, we will be able to take our grandchildren as many times as we want, win-win, I say 😀. The art galleries and other displays were so interesting, and in my book, every day is a school day. Don't miss out on this experience.

5 Star Attraction. More than well worth a visit. Activities for young and old alike. Cafe and restaurant great to visit. Food very good. At the moment there is a Paul Smith Exhibition which is out of this world and should be in the castle permanently it is that good. There is thing's to do both indoors and outdoors. There is also a nice gift shop. There is great adventure play ground based on Nottingham Castle

Great castle with a 1 year lasting ticket.Medium cost.Has 2 coffee shops with lunch menu also.The castle has 4 floor dedicated to robin hood, rebellion, modern gallery and art gallery. Children may love the robin hood floor as it has interactive videogames.There is a lovely children park outside the castle.You can also pay an extra for a guided cave tour, 25 min long, it is worth, but if you have the choose the city cave tour joined with justice museum is better.

Very nice visit here on bank holiday. Very modern castle due to restoration. Some parts were really nice whilst some were bit empty. However really good visit and nice experience. Everything is kept neat and tidy.

Plenty to do but it's not really a castle in the true sense. It was a castle and there are remnants of it and the building that is now there was a stately home I think. The ticket you purchase gives you access to the grounds for a year and we visited over two days. I would recommend you do the Robin Hood experience first which is the first entrance you can see when leaving the shop and ticket office. Some good interactive boards, virtual archery and virtual combat, all good fun. Some fun easy games in the medieval area and the rebellion gallery certainly kept my attention with portrayals of Nottingham castle's history. There's a more formal art gallery and currently an exhibition about people moving to Nottingham from the Caribbean and their heritage. Another thing recommended is a tour of the man made caves that wind their way throughout the hillside. The tour guide had superb knowledge and presented in a really interesting manner, Alrighty! I forgot to mention the views from the balcony are interesting and you can see many of the iconic landmarks of Nottingham. The coffee was good from the cafe in the castle that sells a selection of light meals and cakes etc. Presumably the one attached to the shop is similar. Finally the adventure play ground looks interesting and is suitable for children up to the age of 12. All in all a worthwhile trip.

My wife and I had a lovely 4 hour trip here on Saturday. It really was a great experience. My only criticism would be that the robin hood adventures was only about 25 minutes long and meant that we couldn't do all the games and watch the film that was showing too. Aside from that it was a great day and really interesting. Thank you

Great attraction for both children and adults. Lovely exhibitions on display, with plenty to see and keep you occupied for at least a couple of hours.We also ate in the café; prices were reasonable, and service was very good.The cave tour was also really interesting. Our guide James was very informative, and really brought the stories/history of the caves to life. Groups are small, and there’s plenty of time for photo opportunities.If you’re a Nottingham resident you get a slight reduction on the price of your ticket with proof of address. And don’t forget at the time of booking to ask for the free annual pass; meaning you can revisit the castle as often as you like for an entire year for free!Excellent value for money, and definitely worth a visit.

Went before it closed for second time very expensive and not impressed. But went again with grandson and his girlfriend on Sunday 30 July thought give it another go and miles better really had great day and ended our trip on cave tour with excellent tour guide and pint of Guinness in trip to Jerusalem and now can go again with same tickets so will be going again also café very nice

The castle is nice, however, the ticket price is high compared to what is inside and what you are going to do. Some galleries are alright, but it is not a museum and a full tour can be done in an hour. Also, the ticket does not include the cave tour, so you need to pay more for this and it has time slots.

So much to do! Cafe, museum, art, history, and children's craft activities. Plus a wonderful outdoor park. Plus a single day's admission costs the same as an annual pass, 12£ and children are free.

Easy day activity.We went for Christmas market which was busy and had a lot of good food and things to buy. I was disappointed by how expensive everything was I would have been more inclined to buy something if the price was more fair.£1 entry was good which included free entry to the castle/ gallery & markets with live entertainment. Would definitely recommend for the experience.

This is a great experience overall, particularly for kids. There are many interactive displays, with the archery and quarter staff being very popular. Lots of interesting historical stories presented in very engaging ways (the noose display is bold). The outdoor play area is really well done and if you’re lucky the views from there are stunning. Kids go free and the ticket can be used for a year.

Really nice place for a walk around the grounds- the museum inside the castle is great too, loads to do and see! Reception staff are friendly and helpful. £12 for a year is also a great deal!

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3.5

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Lenton Rd, Nottingham, NG1 6EL, United Kingdom

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Fantastic Place to visit. A lot more to see than I expected. Gives a great insight to life in the workhouse with individual peoples stories. The National Trust have done a great job of recreating the workhouse and infirmary.When you arrive you get handed a handset that explains things and stories as you go from room to room and then tells stories of objects within the room. The national trust appear to have made a great effort in making the place accessible for all abilities.

What an amazing historical experience. The curators and volunteers at the museum were excellent. Really made history come alive. You are able to "interact" with the exhibits. Listening devices allowed you to listen in to interviews with people who had actually lived there. Every room held a different story. So many books and crannies, doors and 'hidden' spaces. My imagination had no bounds.

Fascinating history of how the Poor Laws were reformed and developed into the Workhouse, which, in itself, was the forerunner of the Welfare State. We were able to catch the tour delivered by Ken - hugely knowledgeable about the history of the site. If you can get on a tour - do so. It doesn't cost extra and you will learn a lot.We visited during the Easter holidays and they had laid out multiple games/challenges/items for visiting children - many of them knitted (see photos).A really good day out and Southwell Minster is just the road; also well worth a visit.

Having visited here few times previously I knew this place was steeped in history and very fascinating to learn about how people lived in years gone by. The infirmary is an interesting addition to the workhouse and was not open last time I came. It takes a few hours to walk round and read all the information, great to step back in time and well worth a visit to support the national trust.

Lovely afternoon exploring the workhouse and infirmary. Went on the tour of the outside which gave some more information and used one of the electronic labels. Definitely worth a visit.

I found this place really interesting and educational. To see how these people used to be treated and how they lived was fascinating. All the staff were really friendly and helpful and me and the children had a really good time.My girls both got an activity sheet to find the items, could dress as characters and were able to touch many of the items.The restaurant here is fantastic. I had the biggest, tastiest Jacket potato meal I have ever had at a National Trust site. It was amazing and extremely filling. I'd happily go back for the food alone although I do highly recommend a look around the workhouse.

Loved it. So much history, walking through you can imagine yourself there, see and feel the people you shared the place with, and learn much about what conditions were like for those down on their luck. Informational plaques were outstanding in the information they provided. Staff were great and provided a lot of great information.

A fantastic trip back in time to the workhorse. Tours are available to join or you can buy a guide book or use the free hand held devices that you can scan at certain points to learn more about the building. Some nice displays and an art exhibition on the top floor. The volunteers are knowledgeable and those playing people from the time are fantastic and happy to chat, even matron. Cafe and toilets and the second hand book shop. Lots of stairs inside and you can visit all levels. All sign posted so you don't get lost

National Trust saves and presents to the public important part of Britain's history. I was surprised that workhouses were part of the local community's form early XIX th century. I recommend going for a guided tour to find out more details

Free parking and also free admission if you are a member of the national trust. Free roaming of the grounds and house. Very relaxed walk around.

Interesting historical tour of the changes to the poor laws. Good guides in the form of small pads to view info on. Does not really get how grim the place must have been as the building is so well looked after. But interesting social history. Also have a go a the stick and hoop with your kids. It’s surprising how hard it is. Cafe is good.

Fantastic visitor experience, definitely get on one of the free outside tours first, really proves invaluable once inside. Really changed my understanding of workhouses.Great cafe with excellent cakes and nice spaces with tables for picnics.No gift shop which was a real bummer, always like to have a souvenir. Would be 5 stars if there had been a half decent one.

Unusual National Trust property. Very thought provoking about workhouse and social services up to 1980s. Enjoyed textile exhibits as well. Womens quilt for domestic violence was very poignant.

Genuinely enjoyed this and the kids (8 and 6) took a real interest in everything. Give yourself a good amount of time, we were there 4 hours, including a picnic lunch (maybe 20 minutes). Each room had good information in it, telling the story of some of the real people who lived or worked there. The hand held devices for information were good and helped to keep the kids interested as they had to find the circles around the workhouse to place them on for the next bit of information. The only downside to these was that the information sometimes went a little too quickly to read, but we're short enough to watch a couple of times to get all of the information. Be prepared to read quickly though!!All of the staff were very friendly. Toilets were clean - I did struggle to find them but I think this was more my failing than the centre!!

Amazing atmospheric place with a deep history. Cafe staff are superb. Excellent for photography too. A real hidden gem in the National Trust’s portfolio, it’s a shame it’s not celebrated more - there’s more meaningful history there than most stately homes.

When we arrived we were taken by the satnav into the wrong car park. We were met by a lovely lady who was very patient, and let us park there as my wife is a blue badge holder.On entry the lady explained the layout of the building and gave us an ipad like device that allows you to see information by scanning orange spots around the facility.The walk around the workhouse was very interesting, well laid out with lots of information.Staff was fantastic throughout and we finished in the cafe with a toasted sandwich and the best cheese scone I have ever tasted!A wonderful visit and would highly recommend this thank you

This is a great place to visit to learn about the history of the workhouse and those unfortunate souls who had no choice but to enter these places in years gone by.The National Trust has renovated the workhouse and infirmary very sympathetically, and in a way which shows what it would have been like for inmates back in the day. Interesting that it was still used to house families in the 1970s.The volunteers are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and I'd like to say a special thank you to Penny who helped bring the history of the place to life for us.The café serves delicious coffees, scones and cakes, plus a range of other produce. Overall, a very enjoyable few hours were spent in this fabulous place.

Really interesting day out, to see how the inmates lived and worked in this huge place is fascinating. Their individual stories are very poignant.The staff were lovely and very knowledgeable and there's a great cafe with teas, coffee's and soft drinks plus lite bites, cakes and pastries etc.We had a guided tour at the start with a period dressed staff member around the outside of the building which was a great introduction to our most interesting day out.. Well done to everyone involved in keeping this historic place alive.. 👍

Such an amazing place to visit and experience!!Lots of rooms to explore and you really got the feeling of what it was like for people who had to go there. Very humbling experience and the National Trust have done an amazing job of renovating it but keeping it as it should be!! Really good how they kept some of the rooms as it would have been in 1970's as well .The infirmary was fascinating too and the knitted hospital was fantastic!!Very well worth a visit to experience everything.Now not open though till Feb 24.❤️❤️.

Great day out highly recommend the outdoor tour brings history to life. Great staff, nice cafe. Even the children liked to learn about the history and how privileged we are now.

Definitely one of the best national trust locations I have been to. Explains so much about the way of life in the Workhouse and there's actors doing all sorts of activities as well. The only thing that could make this better is if there were an easier way to get there without a car.

A break from the NT stately homes, the Workhouse is a wonderful museum, bringing to life the conditions of an old Victorian Workshop.Incredibly stark inside, there is a lot of information as you wander around to set the scene. (There are quite a few steps)Parking on in site, a small (national trust scale) space outside.We visited in March.

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Upton Rd, Southwell, NG25 0PT, United Kingdom

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Lovely place to come for a walk, got a lovely cafe, toilets, places to sit and eat. Definitely recommend it. Went to the botanical gardens (Only open Sunday 2pm - 4pm) but very nice walk around there.Wheel chair and dog friendly. There's loads of shady areas for the hot days and couple of ice cream vans around the park.

I have run here many times, and I had never once known that there was a museum inside the hall. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was very surprised at how interesting and informative it was. The park surrounding the hall is also very lovely. Definitely would recommend it.

This is a lovely, large park great for running or just strolling about casually. It wasn't too crowded in the morning and probably offered the most deer at that time too. Go during July and you might be lucky enough to see the fawns. Although you can't get too close to them, you can see them crystal clear from a reasonable distance. Even without the animal tour guides the park is well worth a visit for a bit of green space and a peaceful walk :)The only warning I have is to beware the copious amounts of deer poop!

Lovely park and grounds set within an historic estate. I've now been to the park on several occasions when visiting family who live locally. There are plenty of walking routes to choose from and multiple entrances in and out of the park. The hall is the centre piece of area and provides views across the park and the surrounding area. This location has been used as a filming location for several films and period dramas and it's unusual for a hall like this to still be readily available to access in a public space.The facilities on site are very well used and of a high standard. The main playground includes lots of equipment and can appeal to children of all ages. Every time we've visited it has been extremely busy so if your children need less stimulation you may wish to take this into consideration.Within the estate there is also a golf course that is frequented by deer roaming.Down by the lake you can take a circular route, which is a lovely walking treat in its own right and it feels a little less busy if you want to have some space to yourself.All in all this is a 5 star park and a local Nottingham gem that is truly worth discovering.

A beautiful park to visit in summer. Its a lovely park 10- 20 min from city, lots of ground to walk. Good for day out with family and children . There is game area for kids.The Wollaton Hall is amazing with its architecture.Check their website for ongoing exhibitions and timings.

Wollaton Hall also known as Wayne Manor. A Beautiful Historic Building surrounded by well kept, Beautiful surroundings. Parking is £3.20 for 2 hours. Ample parking with a children’s park right next to the parking and also an ice cream van. An easy route round the lake and through the orangery gardens. Well maintained. A safe place for families, couples and friends. You’ll also be lucky to see swans, birds, Herons and even deer out in the open. Wollaton hall also does a movie night outside, so look out for the tickets. They fly out and go very very quick.💨A great place, perfect location, lots of space plenty of walks.Would definitely recommend. 💯

Great place to visit. Fantastic play area for the kids right near the cafe and toilets. We arrived quite late in the day so didn't have time to visit the museum and only managed to view the gardens. The Deer are an added bonus. We paid £5 for all day parking and took a picnic along so it was a really cheap day out.

Absolutely lovely walk around the lake. It doesn’t take long and there are ducks and geese to feed. Keep an eye open for the deer roaming freely on the grounds.Parking isn’t free, it’s £5 flat fee for the whole day even if you arrive late afternoon.There is a cafe and a museum which is great but check the website because it can close on random days.

Fantastic place for a day out. I find it incredible that this place is nestled away between some of Nottingham's busiest roads. Feels like you've stepped into another world. Very lucky to have this on our doorstep

We visited here for the festive light trail which was very enjoyable, however one of the attractions was closed off due to a fallen tree. I appreciate this is no fault of the staff members, but it was disappointing not being able to walk through the light tunnel and we would've completely missed one of the other attractions had we not asked how to access it, as it wasn't obvious. Despite this, we still had a lovely evening.

Been coming here since i was a child. When they had donkeys roaming free as well as deer. Have brought my children her too. They are adults now. Its a beautiful place full of happy times ans happy memories. Well wirth visiting

Had a lovely day there. The building style is pretty unique, not something you can see all the time. It was the place in the film of the Batman Dark Knight.The garden and the deer park are free to enter but you will need to pay to go into the main building as there are exhibitions in it.It's very easy to see the male deer and the deer seems used to seeing humans.

Been coming here since I was a kid and it's just as good now!! The hall itself is magnificent from the outside and the grounds are kept immaculately. Security staff are very friendly and there's so much to do including the inside tours of the Nottingham History Museum within the Hall, play areas for the kids, and a ton of space for ball games, picnics, and the like. The gardens out back are expansive and beautiful as well and if you're lucky you can be pretty close to the local deer herd as well which was amazing. It was closed when I went last but I hear there is a smaller museum inside the stables too.Coffee shops and gift shops are on site as well with varying degrees of quality but the coffee we had was pretty good. Staff in those shops could be a little more helpful however.All in all its a varied and wonderful place that could probably do with a few adjustments in some areas. Eg the museum needs to bring back more of the taxidermy as its historic and very unique and educational. Also the parking is diabolical, expensive for one but also requires an app to use which is Ill thought out considering there's literally no signal there. So it loses a star for that but otherwise a fantastic day out.

Lovely place to go for a walk! Includes: a lake, chance to see deer, gardens, kids playground, cafe, gift shop, toilets, and a grand hall with a museum inside.

I'd never heard of this place before visiting Nottingham and googling what there is to do - i was so pleasantly surprised to find this place is vast and beautiful, with its own (free) natural history museum that actually has created and interactive exhibits, full of actually interesting information and activities. You must see their microscopic sculptures, they're mind-blowing! There is also endless green grass to walk along and explore, and wild deer roam the grounds. You'll also see friendly ducks by the lake. Overall an incredible way to pass a few hours and a great place for families.

Place is lovely to dog walk, plenty of seats. Lovely to see the deer. Only point is parking, you cannot use good old cash anymore. Used the app and got charged 0.20p more than displayed. Hence the four stars.

Wonderful place to take anybody to,especially grandchildren to. I saw two stags rutting-must be quite early in the season. The exhibition "through the eye of a needle is well worth a look. Must go earlier so we can get into the botanical garden

We attended the Christmas light display, at Wollaton park, the parking is really well organised and good signage to show you where to go thereafter.Lighting display is very good, with lots of different types of displays.Only criticism would be that the footpaths are poorly lit, in places, with ground level lights shining in your face rather than illuminating the paths.

Such a great place to visit if you’re interested in history and fossils. Lots of information and the art display from Willard Wigan was amazing!! How he creates the tiny sculptures is also unbelievable- it’s worth the trip for those alone

Beautiful park. Loads of routes to choose from, animals are quite friendly. Amazing scenery.The only downside is the price of parking, unless you come before 9AM you pay £2 for 2 hours for parking otherwise is 5 pounds for the whole day. Should have other options such as 2 hours or 3 hours after 9AM.Despite that lovely park, clean, quiet and very relaxing.

Excellent place to see deer roaming freely and a nice place to enjoy the outdoors. Plenty to of nature to see as well as buildings, a large pond with ducks, many horse chestnut, beech and oak trees, green open spaces, an absolutely beautiful garden area as well as numerous benches, picnic tables and the essential facilities like toilets and somewhere for a cup of tea! Great value for just the cost of parking which is £5 for the full day.

Beautiful walk for families, exercise enthusiasts 🏃‍♀️, photographers, and dog lovers 🐕. Great place for a day out, rain or shine. Wonderful attractions, too.There are often vans for ice cream and snacks.

This is a must see if you are staying in Nottingham or the surrounding area. It was a quick bus trip and sooo worth it. The size of the hall is astounding and surrounded by these wide green acres with deer roaming around, a nice lake which hosted many different kinds of birds, and the Hall has many different exhibits of wildlife and plantlife to enjoy. There was also an exhibit of the artist who made microscopic sculptures on a needle head. Jaw dropping to saw the least. The park itself is HUGE! There are just so many different areas you can walk around. An amazing place for sure with nice people.

Nice place to walk around in nature, huge car parks with plenty of space. The hall itself is a lovely museum and it's free. There's an industrial museum as well, please check the website for opening times, as it not open every day of the week

Wollaton Hall is one of the country’s finest Grade I listed Elizabethan buildings with the largest dedicated Natural History Museum in Nottinghamshire. Herds of deer and a range of wildlife roam 500 acres of parkland at Wollaton, which is home to all kinds of habitats, including grassland, wetland and woodlandAlongside the Hall's Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park includes Formal Gardens, play areas , cafés, retail shops & toilet facilities, so you can enjoy the park & its many facilities safely.

What a great place, free museum in the house, deer park, cafe, ice cream, feed the ducks on the pond. They also hold events, including music festivals. Prices in the cafe are as you would expect, its a little chaotic in there and seats are crammed together but there is an outside seating area too. Lots of parking, 5.00 for the day. Well worth a visit.

Wonderful park for a walk and good to see these lovely deers.Please keep some space and distance for them. 🦌🦌🦌

There are a large area with grass and also a lake. Besides, we can see deers especially. Really a nice place to rest, picnic, and have fun with friends.If forget preparing foods or drinks, a coffee shop and ice cream vendors are there.

Didn't stay too long, but Wollaton Park is an expansive piece of greenery not too far from Nottingham City Centre and easily and quickly accessible from across the midlands.The Hall has a Natural History Museum within and during our visit and Exhibition of Willard Wiggan's microscopic sculptures. His story and his amazing ability is outstanding and very impactful. A must see if you are anywhere nearby.

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4.5

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Wollaton Rd, Nottingham, NG8 2AE, United Kingdom

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One of the best places to take kids in England. Both adults and kids had great fun. Every single thing, site, ride was full of adventures and fun. Kids were completely amused. Even at the end when they already had no power, they wanted to stay and have some more fun. Unbelievably good 👍

Best day out in the midlands by far! Lots to see & do, lots of fun for kids but also adults. Value for the money & well worth the drive! Will definitely visit again

Awesome time off with family! 🥳Great day out, luckily we came early in the morning, so we had plenty time for all activities. Few new places, that wasn't there 5-7 years ago plus old ones equals amazing day out! 👌Definitely impressive for the first time visitors and indelible memories for everyone every time! Thank you 😃✌️

This is my daughters’ all time favourite place. We’ve visited countless times and never had a bad experience. We both enjoy it so much that we are now the proud owners of an annual pass! Perfect for the age range of children up to 10 and lots to do even on rainy days. Some nice nostalgia for grown up’s who can remember it as ‘Pets Corner’ too! Well worth a visit.

Staff very nice. Santas sleigh ride was great with a brilliant queue. Park has a very nice atmosphere. Good few rides for the little ones. Food was okay for what we had. Lots of parks for kids to enjoy, great day out all round

First time I have been here before. Was great my kids enjoyed it especially the tractor ride and Giddy Pig ride. The park was clean and tidy with plenty of places to sit. Free parking too which is rare nowadays. My only criticism is some of the character figures are looking dated now and either need replacing or in need of some TLC. We'll be back though

Fab little place!My children thought it was magical we’ve had a great week here staying at wild acre village! The soft play in crash landings is one of the best we’ve been too! The park is clean and really well maintained.A little bit of advice: We’ve come out of season/ midweek so watch out for ride opening times and food places being closed.

Absolutely the best place for little ones! Rain or shine! I have had an annual fun pass for a few years now and visit once a month and i still always spot something i haven't seen before. Staff are always friendly and food is reasonably priced too

Such a lovely place my children 3, 11 and 15 didn't stop exploring all day. Felt so festive and all the staff were smiling and very friendly. Some lovely memories and our pictures with Santa were great. What a lovely day, thankyou 😊

Perfect for young children, has tons of interactive play and activity for all the family. Perfect for nice days with all of the outdoor play areas and themed zones; equally perfect for when it rained as there are two indoor play areas!Three occasions we’ve been and the kids loved the Xmas special they had on!High recommend to all families with kids

I went with my 9 and 1 (nearly 2) year old girls. It was a wet, cold day but they had so much fun regardless. It was the week before Christmas and we did all of the extra festive activities. A really enjoyable day for everyone! Both girls enjoyed every ride and attraction. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the site was clean. I will definitely but returning again in the summer and already looking forward to a Christmas 2022 visit!The only downside was the huge queue and lack of available tables in the indoor play area/Cafe. Probably because of the weather. Trying to balance a tray of food, a buggy and a wriggly toddler was difficult. In summer I would take a pack up.

I took my 2 year old granddaughter for the first time. Christmas ride, decorations were all set up and was lovely. Paid the extra 4 pound to see Santa, lovely sleigh ride first before you see him. Nice present as well. Lovely Indoor play area with plenty of space to eat. Would definately take her again when it's not so cold and dry.

So much to do there. There's a couple of rides. Many outdoor play areas as well as an indoor play areas too. Hot and cold food served in the indoor areas. Brought the tickets online. But I think you can do either online or whilst there.

This is a lovely place for a family day out with the young ones. So much to do and see. The themed areas range from the enchanting to the exciting, the hilarious and the very slightly scary (halloween feature). We spent the whole day there with never a dull moment and our 7 year old loved it.We didn't use the indoor play areas as the weather was good, but I can see them being useful on a less favourable day. However, when we popped in for ice creams the main one was crowded even though the sun was shining so......The only improvement I would suggest would be online booking to reduce the long queue for entry.

What an excellent family day out 😀For the price we were pleasantly surprised and managed to keep our 18 month old daughter entertained the whole day.She absolutely loved it. Particularily the Robin hood ride and the tractor ride.The staff were nice and friendly, the place itself looked clean and tidy, there was plenty of parking and it wasn't too busy which made it easy to get around. If you want food then go just before 12 otherwise it gets quite busy.Loved the Royal mint which did smell minty and of sweets further in to add to the experience. Loved all the displays they have, great for photos. Recommended as an easy fun day out for the little ones.

First visit and it was the Xmas Celebration being delivered! What a fantastic destination with little surprises and remarkable things around every corner!We had pre-booked an early slot with Santa, to find a Sleigh Ride journey to get there was brilliant. Other rides included a water barrel ride and then a tractor too.Soft play with loads of seating, one of several refreshments kiosks too was welcome for the Adults.Theme of Xmas was there throughout with some beautiful scenes created. We will be back but perhaps when it's warm and sunny 🙂.

Great theme park for young children , slightly bizarre but that adds to the charm ! The staff were lovely and the facilities were very clean , Fab day out with my 1 & 5 year old.

is it worth paying over 20 pounds (for an adult) ?I think not! WAY overpriced for what ot is and how badly it's looked after!Paint had been chipping away for years on end, nothing apart from the angry birds playground is new!You can see things have cracks in them, ect, it does not look nice at all!Map, not really that well planned out, no direction to it at all. No organisation. you're just left to find everything by yourself tbh!The food places were OK, quiet, and expensive for what you get tbh to say it's a kids' place. they are definitely making a lot of the food!The gift shop is EXTREMELY expensive, maybe grab a loan before you head here with your kid!

What a gem of a place we hadn't heard of it before. We went over the Easter Bank holiday with three kids aged 4,8,10 and spent pretty much all day there. Loads of parking and blue badge and parent and child places right in front of the entrance. The staff were amazing, and we found they all were so helpful credit to themselves and the park. The park itself was so much fun for my three kids loads for them to go on and interact with. Two rides I think it was have a max height to ride limit one being the driving safari where your child can get a driving licence.So much to do with the kids loads of picnic areas outside and covered. We took a picnic with us, but the price of food is pretty much like every other theme park or anywhere these days.. ICECREAM was so TASTY found in the western section. Definitely, we will be back soon. We noticed they also have logdes next to the site with hottubs, so I think maybe be back some weekend soon. 100% recommend visiting was worth the drive for us..

What a lovely experience with my daughter and grandchildren. Perfect for the 3 year old. Sweet ride in the sleigh on our way to see Father Christmas, who I have to say was very good.Only criticisms would be that the sleigh could go slightly slower on its way to see Father Christmas, in order to allow the children to take in everything they are seeing. It was a long queue once off the sleigh, which, given the children were all very young in a confined space, wasn't great.All in all a super visit, but I have to say we were very lucky with the weather.I must mention the Carol singing reindeer, they were brilliant 👏 😀

It might seem a bit pricey for many families but you get a full day of adventure for all of the children. Parents have plenty of seats which come in handy. Take a pack up and save money to buy an ice cream.We were impressed that staff were friendly and were active cleaning around the site. They displays looked recently painted/refreshed. Plenty of parking which is free.Would have given 5 stars but for the cost of £78 for 3 adults and a 5 year old. It would have been £88 if we paid on the day so make sure you book online the night before.

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4.5

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Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford DN22 0HX, United Kingdom

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We visited the farm today as we are on holiday in the area. We were so disappointed to discover it was £12 pp to enter including our one year old and the adults. We had taken grandparents too so in total it would have been nearly £60 for the five of us. We didn’t go in as that price is extremely expensive and we haven’t often come across places where the adults have to pay to experience soft play. It’s a shame as it looked nice from the outside. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be back.As an edit and response - we were told that £12 was for an hour in the soft play when we arrived. Even given the other activities available on the farm we still would not have paid £60 entry for an hours access! There wasn’t even a reduced price for our one year old or for concessions. The staff need to be clearer and the price needs to be reduced!

Lovely day at The Pink Pig to visit Santa.As soon as we arrived my two children ( 5 and 3) were drawn into the magic with the explanation of the Elf Passport and the activities to complete. One was the gingerbread decorating, with hot chocolate and mince pies for the grown ups- which went down very well! The meeting Father Christmas experience was very well organised and COVID safe without taking any of the magic away. Buddy the elf did a fantastic job, my children are still talking about him today! The whole grounds were well looked after and we enjoyed playing in the outside area. All the elves and Mrs Claus were brilliant with our children, taking time to speak to them and ask them about Christmas. A great day out!

I have visited The Pink Pig Farm today with my family and the place looks very nice. A lot of attractions for children and adults and also lots of activities. They got some animals and outdoor playground. There also is a small indoor soft play area. Suitable for kids any age. My daughter was very excited and we spent a good time. Nice atmosphere. Definitely good place for visits at summer time. There also is a Caffè and some food but we didn't try this yet. Definitely will come back.

My children love it here. You need a nice day as most activities are outside. My children love the animals and the hay barn & air bouncers. The food is excellent too. A great family day out. ☺️

Very nice experience with my son and all family. We spend all day there. The staff was plesant and helpfull.

There seems to be a lot less animals now than last time we visited. I informed a staff member that there was no soap in the toilets. Went back a few hours later and still no soap. Also no soap at all at the hand washing station - where they have signs asking people to wash their hands after visiting the animals.We went into the hut where the benches are for picnics and the tables were disgusting... Covered in bird poo and brown with dirt.In general the whole place seemed really outdated, the tractors were contactless which we didn't realise. My children went and put money into the machines which we didn't get back. The toys were broken. The main reason we went was for the foam party, when we arrived we was told it might not happen as there's faults with the machine. Thankfully it worked and the kids enjoyed it, although the staff were not interacting with the kids at all, seemed like a big chore for them.

Went today with my mum and baby of 8 months old. It was very good for older children, lots of outdoor activities. But felt it needed more animals and more variety for children to be able to pet and feed them. Also was told we couldn't have a tractor ride as they were preparing for an Easter egg hunt. Overall good, but was abit disappointed

We called in for a coffee, a very pleasant visit, we were allowed to take our dog through the cafe to the quadrant, the staff we met were welcoming and friendly, the drinks we had were not too expensive. We'll worth a visit if your in the area

A good family day out. The indoor play area is really good with plenty of facilities. Although there is lots to do outside including sand pits & animals to visit, go-karts etc it does seem that the outdoor area needs a bit of a spruce up as certain areas do look tied.Quite expensive compared with some of the other farm parks we’ve been to worked out at £50 for a family of 5. I would give the park 5/10 for value for money.

Had a great day at The Pink Pig Farm. My wife, grandson, and myself. Lots to do games, activity area inside, then all the activities outside. Live animals. There is so much to do. A visit to the restaurant at lunchtime where the meals are great variety and very nice. All the staff throughout were great. Would definitely go again.

Love this place and so does our two-year-old son. Lots of great things to do including zip wires swings, bobsled thingymabobs 👍🏻😂, air pillows, soft play, animals to see and much more

Really great place for young families. Plenty to do. Lots of fun activities for the children outside and then they have a softplay area inside. We didn't eat there as we took a picnic as there were 7 of us. Plenty of picnic benches to take your own food and some sheltered. We bought our tickets in advance as saved 50p per person. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Lovely place to take the family. Nice inside barn with cafe and play area inside for the children. Plenty of outside adventure activities for families, zip wire, trampoline to name a couple but so more. Then there's another building serving food which is more for adults. Parking is plentiful and well worth a visit.

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4.0

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Holme Hall, Holme Ln, Sc*nthorpe DN16 3RE, United Kingdom

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Great place. The staff is friendly and professional. The small castle is still standing and all the rooms are nice with original decor and fire places. The fountain outside is really interesting. The court yard garden is great when the sun shines. The other part of the castle is a ruin. The stable are very interesting too. Nice views all around as it stand high on the hill. Nice little second hand book shop. Do stop and buy a couple of books!

An interesting castle with some rooms highly decorated in wall paintings some very raunchy, then others completely bare almost like work in progress. The outside fountain garden is lovely to see and well kept up, although the fountain itself was not working which is a shame. Staff were very friendly and helpful and although not a lot in the shop to purchase there was a very good section of plants outside to buy which pleased the wife.

Visited Bolsover Castle today as a family. Very entertaining as had live re enactment displays on. Sword fighting and jousting which my other half and children thoroughly enjoyed.It's the second time I have visited this castle, it won't be the last.Love all the building to walk around and explore and all the rooms. The garden area is kept spotless. So you can sit, chill and enjoy a picnic.Even for a busy bank holiday it wasn't to busy to easily walk around and not be in people's way. For there is plenty to see.We orders a family ticket on line. Greeted at the door with a smile and entered very swiftly.Look forward to returning again in the future. :PPlenty of free parking areas close by and a wetherspoons next door if you fancy a bite to eat or a quick drink.But if you fancy a snack or a coffee there is a cafe in the grounds where you can get a coffee, cream tea an pick up a gift or two :)

We went today ... beautiful historical place to visit. Wasn't too busy although I think it's half term for some so a families with children they had a little quiz/trail for them. We really enjoyed looking around there was no guides anywhere, a little bit of information/ facts would have been nice. Lots of beautiful touches , a few empty rooms with nothing to see in them. Was a beautiful day so we enjoyed walking around. Was free for us as we have English heritage membership, but the couple in front of us paid £16 each ouch!

Lovely place to visit. Not the biggest so wouldn't fill a full day, and parking can be difficult so arriving early is probably best.We visited over Easter half term so enjoyed the Easter Trail too.

Very easy to find and such a fantastic place to visit, with having an audio guide you can learn so much more they even have a touch screen whereas your kids can listen and view videos and have an idea of what it looked like as new. It also has a cafe where you can have refreshments and a slice of cake.Overall it's a beautiful place to visit by yourself or as a family,just keep in mind you won't be able to go in the castle if you have a wheelchair/pushchair we did leave our pushchair outside as it was a nice day but not ideal if it's raining.

One of the best castles I've visited. Large site with lots to see and explore. Rooms which lead to rooms which lead to rooms with spectacular views. Ground are large and room for family's to enjoy. Cafe of site offers a good selection of food and drink. Play area for the children.

Bolsover Castle is a captivating historical gem nestled in the heart of Derbyshire. This beautifully preserved castle showcases architectural splendor and rich heritage. Visitors can explore the opulent interiors, admire the breathtaking views from the rooftop, and wander through the enchanting gardens. The castle's audio guides and informative displays provide fascinating insights into its storied past. From its magnificent riding school to the intriguing underground tunnels, Bolsover Castle offers a memorable journey through time. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a unique experience, a visit to Bolsover Castle promises to transport you to a bygone era of grandeur and charm.

Great location and easy to find. Car park had a huge puddle in the middle. Staff were friendly and helpful. Shop had a great selection of items. Didn’t try the cafe but looked like it stocked a good selection.

Beautiful historical place to visit, with gorgeously tended gardens and amazing ancient beech tree. The views are stunning from the castle. However it was a bit busy for this anti social person 😉..but then it was a Saturday to be fair and clearly a really popular destination. The cafe was a bit chaotic and the staff in the cafe were pretty mardy and uninterested( they are probably over worked to be fair but a smile costs nothing) I recommend visiting, but maybe during the week instead if you struggle with crowds.

Such a beautiful place to visit with all the family. We visited here when they held the medieval day and we had so much fun. The grounds are really well maintained and easy to access. There is access for all even those less able.There is a great information centre here and a great little shop.You do have to be a member of English heritage to visit or you can pay on the gate but they do try and get you to sign up.We made a full YouTube video when we visited and that’s available to view on my channel. https://youtu.be/vvoNNJkab6g?si=VQzYTPFl6DcJ_O5l

Lovely castle and gardens. Lots to see, even if the weather is not great. Great views over the countryside. The castle is free for English Heritage members. Staff very helpful. Parking in Bolsover is free and there are two car parks within a couple of minutes walk.

A great place to visit outside Chesterfield! There are a few buildings to look at and walk around. Some are ruins with information and others you can go inside. The best part is the Tower in the middle, based on the White Tower at the Tower of London.Lovely, helpful staff!

One of the best castles we've visited. We went on an event day and there was loads to do with the kids. The castle is great to explore and see the amazing views or surrounding countryside. There is a cafe, gift shop and small kids play area too. Well worth a visit, especially if you're English Heritage members.

An English Heritage site, so it is worth being a member to cut the entrance fee. A well worth visit I must say. Not the kind if castle I was expecting and incredibly well preserved! The staff are wonderful and the tour guides are all highly enthusiastic. They also have fantastic events on throughout the year.

Possibly my favourite English Heritage castle so far. Warm, helpful and friendly staff. Great gift shop. Reasonable cafe (Jammie Dodger Blondies were amazing). The castle is beautiful. The architecture is stunning. I wasn’t expecting such interesting interiors. The plaques are helpful but not overly wordy. Really enjoyed our visit.

Parking, we found a nightmare, you could either park next to the pub or opposite the pub. We parked in the additional parking, as there was no space in the other two. This was definitely the best option. But you could easily miss the sign as it's just off the road. The castle, especially the view's were lovely and the grounds. I found it a bit boring as there was no main attraction when we went. The rooms had very little in them. Some of the ceilings were wonderful. Staff were very helpful. I wouldn't take young children unless it's for a picnic. They have a playground and a cafe next to each other, and a gift shop.

We have had the best day at Bolsover castle jousting tournament. The skill of the knights was only matched by the magnificence of the beautiful horses. We also enjoyed the medieval displays and the story tellers who were great fun. We also enjoyed a walk around the castle ramparts to see the stunning views across Derbyshire. Thank you to everyone involved for a brilliant day out.

A decent castle to spend an hour or so. Lovely mini park for children so will be lovely for a picnic in the summer. I enjoyed reading about William Cavendish and his history. Well described in the history room.

First time I've been to Bolsover Castle and I was amazed how beautiful it is . It was a lovely sunny day when we came and when you went up the top of castle you could see for miles across the valley .There's beautiful gardens to walk around as well .And a gift shop and cafe .We didn't eat at the cafe we went to the pub just round the corner near car park lovely pub .

Lovely castle to visit! It is a fair price but if you are keen to enjoy more sites like this, I would recommend buying an English heritage pass as it will work out cheaper after 3 visits. It is cheaper to book online too. A family friend paid £19 to enter. Not suitable for wheelchairs and wouldn't say pushchair friendly as the traditional castle steps aren't designed for that.Artwork was beautiful but I wish there were more written details about what you were viewing. I did see people walking around with audio devices but this was not offered to us.The gift shop is rather pricey but to be expected for English Heritage.It took us around an hour and half to walk around and view different areas. The wall walk was amazing with views out across the countryside.There is a very small car park for the castle which is free right next to a weatherspoons pub. Would recommend visiting.

Another beautifully looked after English Heritage site. Well worth braving the rain to see peep into this fascinating place and it's history.apparently, you should book in advance. I think it's because the available parking facilities are not extensive.

Today 31.03 we visited this wonderful castle, which is amazing what you get for the price. We got very lucky to get a tour with a lovely woman Beverly, who is a wonderful guide full of passion and knowledge about this fabulous castle. There was only 2 of us and she made us feel fantastic and shared her knowledge with us and answered any questions we had. She showed us some hidden details of this fantastic castle such as the bullet holes left by soldiers or hidden details on the fireplace which we would never spot. Highly recommend visiting and spending a few hours exploring the grounds and spotting the fantastic craftsmanship which goes in to the build of this castle.

Beautiful views from the castle! Loved looking around the castle and the castle ruins.. not much in terms of walks or gardens to look around. But a lovely castle park for the kids to play on and a lovely cafe to grab a snack and a great gift shop. Parking is a little difficult and not many spaces to park.

English heritage siteSmall parking for the cars, free of charge.One of the most beautiful castles i have ever visited2-3 hour is the recommended time to spend here.Well preserved

I have never visited before but I’d definitely visit again. A nice walk around with scenic views. We went a week before easter so we was able to do an easter egg hunt which kept the kids occupied.I would definitely recommend!👍

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Absolutely recommended. Lovely walk round seeing all the varying animals including polar bears. They have an abundance of wildlife. Lots to do as you walk round from lots of food courts and play areas doted around as you go. Staff friendly and always helpful with informative talks. Food and coffee is good. Toilets doted all around as well. Plenty of parking.

Absolutely superb. Brilliant range of animalsz great attractions and reasonably priced.Huge!!! Make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes as you'll be non stop walking. If you want to do the shows you could easily spend the full day there and not manage to do everything.The Hive is also a brilliant addition next to it.Get there when it opens!!!!!!

Great place. We come every other year and this was our best visit yet! We got there for 10am and saw many of the animals coming out of their shelters for breakfast! We had a great time. We took our own picnics and there was plenty of seating available. We only boughr coffees at a stand and they were lovely. The kids really enjoyed themselves too l.

The winter illuminations were fabulous, really good value for money. Good food available from the cafes, restaurants and stalls on the way around. So much to see and the hyenas even put in a night time appearance! We will definitely be back next year.

Great place for children and adults. Lots of animals to see, dinosaur walk, parks and restaurants. Lots of walking involved so wear comfy shoes. Would recommend and we had a great day out. Loved the cute Red Pandas, seeing the magnificent Polar Bears and the California Seals have a beautiful pool. Gift shop, toilets, proper paths to walk on.

Very nice day out. Clean / tidy.Lots of animals. Nice feeding time slots, you can use the app to find the times and where they are going on and how to get to them, the app is very useful.Easy to get around. Lots of play areas. Plenty of Seating. Lots of places to eat and drink. A couple more little shows like Bug show experiences could be nice, as only 2 a day and both different.Couldn’t fault the day. Will be visiting again. And planning an experience tip to get up close with some animals.

One of the best wildlife parks in the UK by far!Everything is clean and tidy. Lots of staff around, very organised when guiding cars to parking spaces.Lots of options for food, plenty of picnic tables. Toilets are clean and they don't smell! Also plenty of loo roll!Great for children with different sizes of play areas and climbing frames.Walking around we saw everything, we never felt lost or that we had missed any animals, plus... plenty of viewing areas.Animal enclosures are brilliant, so much space for them and well designed.The polar bears are the reason to go for sure!Lots of space for them to expand too (elephants please! 😁)Will definitely be returning!

First time visiting will definitely be back. Kids and ourselves loved it. Initially animals hiding but as we walked around the vast areas we spotted them. Loved the tigers and feeding time.Took picnic therefore can’t comment on food but lots of eating places and great coffee.

It's a beautiful place but if you have kids that love dinosaurs it will probably be better. In my opinion it is too expensive for what it offers. There aren't that many animals and we didn't even see some of them.1. It was quite fast to get in2. The bathrooms weren't too bad for this type of place but it could be majorities. There was a huge queue.3. There are several cafes around which can be nice but it also gives the impression that it's just a huge park full of places selling coffee and ice cream and it happens to have some animals.Note: Of course it is more expensive than usual.. but I didn't find it that much more expensive than expected. (you're gonna pay around £3 for a popsicle)4. The store outside is great. A lot of nice stuff and the price is reasonable.I found it a little disappointing, especially compared to other zoos but it must be great for kids since there are many playgrounds around and the part with dinosaurs is a great plus for the little ones.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is afantasticplace to visit if you’re looking for afun-filledday out with family and friends.The park is home to over 400 animals, including majestic lions, tigers, giraffes, and the largest collection of polar bears in England. The enclosures areexcellentand well-maintained, providing ample space for the animals to roam around. The staff isfriendlyandknowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable. The park also offers various talks and experiences that are botheducationalandentertaining.Overall, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking for an exciting day out in nature.

The illuminations were great! I was expecting just a small part of the park to be open but we walked round almost the whole park looking at all the amazing illuminations. It took us around 2 and a half hours to see everything ( we stopped for a hot drink half way round) The illuminations were great, the staff were really helpful and spread out throughout the park so always available if we needed help. We had a really enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend.

This is a really good moderate size zoo. There’s lots to see for the kids without it being too big to walk around. So a great choice especially for the younger animal enthusiast! There have more polar bears than I have seen anywhere else, which are worth the visit alone. Lots of big cats, lions and tigers. Giraffes, rhino, and lots of others. O and dinosaurs, yep dinosaurs!

A great day out. Friendly staff who were knowledgeable of the animals. The park was clean with lots of areas to dispose of rubbish and plastic bottles. Plenty of shelters, seating areas and toilets around the park. It was wheelchair accessible - muddy in parts but it was mostly gentle inclines and flat. Spent all day there and there was plenty to see and do. If you’re doing the whole park we walked around 7 miles in total going back and forth from different areas.

When you are visiting the park with a school group, the staff was definitely nice and supportive in accommodating us all. We saw polar bears, red panda, lions, lioness, tigers, camels,giraffe, monkeys, gelada(a rare specie) and there was a nice park for kids to play on the swings or build sandcastles.The walk, however, was very long to see all the animals and the weather, freezing while we were doing a tour. I wish there were more Guides, to tell us better about different animals/species or a safari to carry us long distances!!

Great Park. Can almost be described as a waking safari. Have a good range of animals. Amazing to see polar bears! Couldn’t see any leopards when we visited. Tip: Book tickets online in advance as ticket lines can be big. Fair bit of waking so wear comfy shoes. Allow at least 2-3hrs. Food and drink is very expensive inside. Slush drinks are rubbish. Machines didn’t work on the scorching day we visited.

I absolutely adore this place. The layout and space they have means the animals have loads of space, but you also get to see them so clearly. No staring through little glass windows or queuing up to get a great view.The way the snack stations, picnic tables, play areas, and places to buy food are spread out means you can really pace your day however you like.We've been loads and feel you can have an amazing time whatever the weather. Staff are friendly, helpful, and really knowledgeable. We'll be back!

Brilliant for kids. The mini playgrounds dotted around were amazing for keeping my little brother entertained when we were looking at the animals for to long 😂 . I love that every time I visit there is a new animal or place to look at. It is a little bit pricey but that doesn't matter when I have a brilliant day out. I was definitely expecting it to be packed because of the summer holidays but luckily it wasn't. Keep up the brilliant work 👍

This is a great place to come and have a nice day out alone or with family or friends.The park has many animals and even some you can interact with in there designated space and is safe.Children would love this place and there is a lot of educational values.There are plenty of restaurants and gift shops available but it is not cheap.Parking is more than ample.Toilets are available all around the the park:Disabled toilets and disabled access is good but could be made better.All in all this is a fun day out and you will have a great time I am sure.I fully endorse this wildlife park

Visiting Yorkshire Wildlife Park was truly an extraordinary experience that I can't recommend enough. The £39 admission fee felt like an incredible value for the amazing day we had. My son had an absolute blast exploring the park's diverse and captivating wildlife. From the moment we stepped through the entrance, we were immersed in a world of natural wonder and beauty.The park's layout was well thought out, and we appreciated how close we could get to the animals in their spacious enclosures. The habitats were beautifully designed to mimic the animals' natural environments, making it an educational and eye-opening experience for both children and adults.We were particularly impressed by the wide variety of species housed at the park. From majestic big cats to playful primates, the array of animals was simply astounding.Overall, Yorkshire Wildlife Park offers an unforgettable day out for families. It's a perfect blend of entertainment, education, and an opportunity to connect with the natural world. We left with a deep sense of gratitude for the experience and memories that will last a lifetime. It's more than just a day at the park; it's a journey into the heart of the wild, and it's worth every penny.My advice is for you travel by car to this place because it might be stressful with public transport .

Probably one of the best wildlife parks in the UK! I love it here. I'm so impressed by the size of the exhibits, the animals are actually happy they're out and about playing. It's so nice to see, especially the polar bears, the animals don't seem stressed at all.I highly recommend this park, it's brilliant!

Absolutely amazing day out... we go often has its that big it's difficult to see it all in 1 day and each visit is always different too! Their events are always high grade and first class entertainment team.

Massive and much improved from last visit 7 years ago. Loads to see and do, plenty of places to eat and refresh and one of the better aminal experiences as their environment is much larger than other places. A thoroughly good day and a great walk, for those less mobile you can hire scooters and pushchairs for little ones which I would look at if needed as it is a trek to see it all

Really great day out for all ages, but especially great for families. I'd recommend going when the weather is dry so that you get to see as many of the animals as possible, but we went on a wet day and it was still enjoyable. I'd recommend bringing snacks/packed lunch as the food here is quite expensive for what you get.

Great place! Very clean well presented, all the enclosures were massive which after visiting other zoos around country is great to see. Staff very friendly no question left unawnsered. Well done will visit again when in the area! It's a 10 from us had a great day... Keep it up! Thank you👍

Came here with my 1 year old for a day out and we both loved it!At first I wasn't sure how big the Park was but it's huge! I loved everything about it. The cafes dotted along the way, the animals, the enclosures, even the main entrance which had a load of things and shops to go into.The parking also had EV slots which were great for me as I just drove 60 miles to get there and knew I would have to charge coming back so charging on site was a weight off my shoulders.There weren't many tours there when we came but it was quite quiet which may be why.My personal favourite was the Rhino.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the Hex Hotel and the Yorkshire Hive are amazing; I could not recommend them highly enough. My wife and I stayed for one night with our two boys and enjoyed every second of our time, visiting the Uproar soft play, the Evolution restaurant, the Wild Bistro, several of the shops and - of course - the Wildlife Park over one afternoon and a significant chunk of the next day. Every single member of staff we met was beyond helpful, approachable and courteous, and the facilities were excellent. A particular mention should be made about the number of cafes and play areas inside the park itself, meaning there were loads of places to stop and grab a bite or a drink, or to let the boys play. The play areas are varied but all superb, and there's even an indoor soft play (included in the price) that is easily better than the average. Finally, no review of an animal park would be complete without some mention of the animals - and there are tonnes. The park is really well designed around the wildlife and, whilst it is big, it's all on the flat and there is loads to see. Too much to mention here (see photos) but, when you do visit (and you will), make sure you make a point of going to see Rocco - their brand new baby rhino! So cute.

I’m going to give this wildlife park 5 stars because it has a wide variety of animals to see and learn about. The layout of the park is very nice however it could do with much better signage both at the front of the park and for some of the enclosure’s within, (for example it was tricky to find the camels due to poor signage) also the leaflet maps and the park maps on the boards do not match up, so it can get a bit confusing. It’s never great to see the animals in captivity (they pace around the same paths that they’ve made in their enclosures and are very bored/some are stressed).. there are educational/informative signs about the different species around the park, so you can learn quite a lot about the animals on your visit. It’s a nice enough park and is good for a visit to learn about the different animals.

Amazing family day out! Very accessible too! I hired the scooter for the day and it was fab. All paths were great to move around and the toilets were all easy to access too. It is a bit of a trek to the reception area to get your scooter, it would be helpful if we could have had the scooter brought to the car park. The animals are all well looked after and the place was just amazing. Kids and adults all enjoyed it.

Great place, lots of animals we haven't seen elsewhere. Lots to see and worth the money. Only downside was it's a bit of a trek from the new car park through the shops to get to the zoo, felt a bit like going to an airport when you have to walk through duty free shops before getting over the bridge to the main event! It feels as though it's the start of a new space that they'll expand over time. But for now, keep going because it is worth the walk and we would go again.

A lovely day... lots to see, lots of loos, several places to eat and different picnic areas. Lots of animals with what looked like quality enrichment activities. My personal favourite was the polar bears playing. They would get one of their toys from the water, stand on a rock, throw it back in the water and then belly flop after it repeatedly. Highly entertaining for the bears, and me. I'll be revisiting in the not too distant future.

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Really cute street! There are many little fun shops. It’s a shame they don’t have more lights in the evening as it would be nice to see it lit up.

How, just how?These buildings all butted up against one another, and the slopes.Building significance - incredibleShops — interesting

I absolutely loved seeing the old style shops it was very busy long ques for the ghost shop. I would suggest being careful if you have difficulty walking as it's very uneven but a must-see while visiting york!

The Shambles is a very popular but narrow road preserved medieval cobbled shopping street.If you just want to see/photograph it rather than shop, it may be easier if you can get there early/late when most of the shops are closed.

Interesting architecture but very ‘twee’ shops.

Special place with a lot of tourists.

A great experience - that's all we can say when visiting this place. Surely you will also agree with us, if you have the opportunity to walk on the old streets that can be said to be the most beautiful in England. How wonderful.

A charming street with a lot of interesting shops. The architecture makes you feel like you are back in the medieval times.

Beautiful old buildings looking picturesque in the winter season. Extremely busy during the day, excellent shops to browse and buy in! Better later at night when the crowds have dispersed and you can enjoy the street and its magical beauty without the hustle and bustle.

Way too busy but so stunning it's worth facing the people.

Fantastic experience if you are a Potter Head. The street was very full of people.

This is a "must see" street if you are visiting York. A beautiful medieval street, cute small old times shops , pebbled tiny roads , and historic Vibes!!Best to come on weekdays to avoid the crowds.

The street was beautiful coupled with the amazing weather - it made the day more exciting and adventurous. I loved exploring all the little stalls.

A must if you visit YORK,beautiful old buildings and loads of great little shops along the way

A lovely place to visit, but unfortunately it’s so busy at times and difficult to get in and out of shops / view anything. With so many people, we encountered some rudeness and ignorance, but was nice to walk through nonetheless. And goodness me, don’t wait for hours for that ghost shop!! There are so many other things you could do.

Lovely street, but extremely crowded during the day. Would recommend going at night or with a tour

Love the shambles. Pick the right time and it's an enjoyable experience. Tuesday afternoon on a cold snowy January day and there was plenty of space to peruse and wander, soak up the atmosphere of such a historic place. Great independent shops, beautiful buildings, fabulous ale houses and eateries. Marvellous.

Beautiful little street with lots of history and character, was very busy today so didn't enjoy skipping people. Will definitely come back again to explore properly in hopefully quiter time.

Great old street in the middle of York, full of wonders and bespoke items you never knew you wanted. There was a shop who made ghost figures, a ton of Harry Potter shops, a few sweet shops, an alchemist shop and various others

Great street with great history behind it 👍 it's actually quite crowded so watch your pockets.

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York has retained so much of its medieval structure that walking into its centre or around its 3 mile long ( 4.8 km ) Ancient city walls is like entering a living museum. Amazing experience! Be aware of no security fences in place in some parts along the pathway. The wall's gates close at dusk. Must be seen. Such a free of charge wonder!

Great place to take a walk , with good weather ! Can't imagine it was built do ling time ago, it was so well maintained ! There are a lot to see on the wall , we could look over the city area from the wall. They have numerous sitting area that visitors could enjoy bathing under the sun.

Really enjoyed being able to see and walk around the old city walls. Not something you’re still able to do in most towns/cities these days. Throughly pleasant for a stroll and gives some nice view points too.

this took us a few hours as we stopped frequently to look at the views. Was a lot of fun. Its around 4km distance to walk. Its not continuous- but easy to pick up when the wall runs out. Highly recommend

I love York!!Historic small little townBeautiful architecture all around!!Lovely walk along the walls of York with some amazing views. York looks different and majestic from every angle !The wall is surprisingly well kept for its age, really impressive and well worth visiting. great attraction :)

Amazing history. Love walking the walls. Every time I come back to York, it's on top of the list of things to do. And as an added bonus you get around the city nice and quick.

One of the main places we wanted to visit in York was the City Walls. I had initially thought it was one complete wall, but it's not; it's split into separate sections, so you'd walk a little bit, then climb down the stairs and then cross the road before climbing back up again; most of the walls I did safe, but some sections had no barrier so it felt a little unsafe, especially in wet conditions. Still, otherwise, I'm happy I went to because i got a taste of the history, and there are many facts to educate on what happened in Yorks past. All are free, and you do not need to pay, but I know there are guided tours available, too, but I don't think you'd need that because it's self-explanatory. I wouldn't say this is suitable for people with mobility issues because there are no ramps, only medieval stairs, and some parts do not have a barrier, so there is a high risk of falling.

Our hotel thankfully collected our bags for us upon arrival so we entered the wall straight from the rail station and followed it to the other side of town. It was a pleasant walk, some parts fairly narrow, especially if there was a passing by group or family. Most dangerous parts did have a railing for safety.You do need to climb some steep stairs in some parts, particularly near the gates. I'd recommend a dry day over a wet one for this activity.Definitely do include at least some part of the wall on your visit to York

A great way to see the city.It's a very peaceful walk and so much to see along the way.The walls are so well preserved and well kept.

I had an amazing experience walking around the York city walls. You get a good idea of the the layout of the city. I would suggest you take a walk on the wall first.There are 4 sections of the wall. Each section is known as some gate.

You MUST walk the ancient walls of York City!Great history, lots of tower stop offs with convenient pubs nearby. Lots of historic views and photo opportunities.A beautiful way to see York.About 2 miles all around.All in the open - adverse weather beware and dress appropriately.Beware of rude people who take pushchairs up there, DESPITE some parts being barely single-file who think everyone (sometimes bottle-necks of 20+ people) should walk backwards or jump onto railings hangibg over edges to accommodate their selfishness! But that's some people for you.Some parts are narrow and barely single file, others have no railings with 8ft open drop sides. Children MUST be supervised!No pushchairs on some parts as it's just too narrow.No dogs.It's not good for people with a fear of heights and drop edges.Not good for elderly and infirm as lots lots of steps.Not disabled accessible.

Beautiful city with historical buildings that truly take your breathe away. It was so nice to walk across the wall and just enjoy nature. Highly recommend

Amazing walk today on these walls will definitely recommend to do as you get to feel history of city trough times

Medieval walls and it's free to walk this pathway, a great way to feel the history and enjoy the overall view of the city. Just be aware, some of the path had no barrier and narrow without handrail. With ancient steps on the windy day it can be hazardous.

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An absolutely amazing experience. Incredible staff. Area is kept incredibly well. Walking throughout the structure feels surreal. Regardless of your religious background, you will find this visit to be incredibly rewarding. One can easily spend an entire day here. But even 90 minutes will provide a wealth of views. Ornate architecture and some of the best stained glass in the world. The size of the interior is overwhelming.

From the moment you step inside and for many hours after, this cathedral is truly spectacular. The acoustics, the stained glass windows, the intricate carvings in the masonry and the massively high roof line just take your breath away.If you're in York, even for a short break, York Minster is an absolute must see.

One of the main things to see and visit whilst visiting York. Absolutely awesome and stunning building! Takes your breath away. The history of the building is incredible and has an underground museum, showing how its changed throughout the years and how they've saved and reconstructed it throughout the years. Give yourself plenty of time to see everything as it's a big building and you can easily get lost in it's history for 3-4 hours. Didn't climb up the tower, (275 steps) although would of liked to for the amazing views as there was a bit of a queue and its time allocated. But it was a fantastic and amazing experience and highly recommended.

Beautiful imposing building on a mammoth scale. Well worth a stroll around and through the grounds. Undergoing renovation works so some areas are scaffolded but you can watch the stone masons at work preparing and carving stone for replacement. We didn't enter the building on this visit but it's top of the list for next visit!

Initially I did not want to go inside due to the cost of £16pp entry.Tickets last a 12 months so you can visit multiple times and offer you lots to do inside, museum, gallery, free tours inside, etc turned out to be well worth the cost as internally it's magnificent and would now highly recommend this if you're in York.Beautiful cathedral with lots to see and do once Inside.

Visiting York Minster was an unforgettable and inspiring experience. The majestic architecture of the cathedral, with its towering spires and intricate Gothic design, was a breathtaking sight. Walking inside, I was struck by the sheer scale and artistry of the place. The stained glass windows, especially the Great East Window, were captivating, displaying a kaleidoscope of colors and intricate patterns. The Chapter House, with its detailed stonework, exuded a quiet elegance. The blend of architectural grandeur, historical richness, and artistic beauty made my visit to York Minster a truly exceptional and enriching experience.

What a breathtaking building....inside and out!I love York and its abundance of History and shops.All the years we've been going to York and never actually went to have a look at York Minster....until today. We're so glad we did and wondered why we'd left it so long, the exhibits and sights are really amazing, the Roman exhibit and the Crypt were exceptional. So much more than what we thought.Well worth the money.

Stunning to see. We were lucky that our group was permitted to tour York Minster alone, while the choir was warming up for a BBC special. They sounded heavenly and it really set the scene for our group as our guide gave us a wonderful tour.York is very walkable, with plenty of stores and cafes. Take time to walk the city walls near the Minster, as there are some awesome views of the Minster. Clifford's Tower is also within walking distance and worth a visit.

The building's architecture and history was fascinating. The Tower Challenge (275 steps up two narrow spirals staircases) was well worth it for those who can do it.The underground museum was old and musty. My allergies prevented me from being there too long.

Huge queue to entry, buy ticket online, ignore time slot allocated, just go and gain access with the ticket. Beautiful church with high sealing and ornaments. Gladly wasn't destroyer in the WWII

The exterior was superb! The interior as well. We went on a Saturday, and you can buy tickets on the day. When we entered, there was an ongoing mass (wish we had known sooner; we could’ve attended it as well -not sure if it’s free to enter if you’re going to attend the mass). The cathedral was huge, and every detail inside was lovely, from the portrait glass windows and many more. Make sure to roam every corner of the monster to immerse yourself in history fully.

Visited October 2023: breathtaking, even though I didn’t go inside the outside is beautiful. There’s an area where you can observe the stone masons repairing parts of the building too

No visit to York is complete without seeing the Minster. It's a beautiful cathedral, but what I was most excited to see (and hear) was its recently restored Grand Organ. I attended an organ recital here and it was incredible. This mighty instrument has over five thousand pipes and dates back to the 1830s. I was chuffed I finally got to experience it at its best!

Such a beautiful place! Worth the money! My friends and I went right after it opened and there was no wait time. We bought tickets there and got a student discount. It has such a beautiful history and so many rooms to go into. Worth stopping in for sure.

Of course if you are visiting York then you must visit the York Minster. It is truly magnificent from the outside and in! As you are paying, id 100% recommend joining the talking tour where you get a 1hr 45min detailed and informative tour of the cathedral and get to learn so much about the history of the cathedral and details you'd miss if not joining!

One of the top 3 cathedrals I've ever visited in the world. It's surprisingly large, with massively high ceilings and the most stained glass I've ever seen in one place. I highly recommend the guided tour, at no extra cost, that starts on the hour. They tell the cathedral's story, ups and downs, really well.Worth the 18 pound admission, and they have posters explaining how the money is spent.

Had a great time at the York Minster. The staff are friendly and helpful. They give you information about the church if you ask them. The crypt of St Williams is beautiful and serene. The whole church is just stunning. 😍 Do check out their astronomical clock, their eastern window. The stained glass art is gorgeous. 😍 Definitely recommend and will go again.

A very nice and beautiful Place of worship. Very pretty glass windows and lots of things for the eyes to gaze upon. Didn't manage to make it up to the top of the tower but as the tickets last 12 months I will visit again sometime and explore again. There is a very fine Astronomical Clock which I found particularly fascinating

Great tour of the Minster (not a cathedral...more!). If you are reasonably fit, take the tower climb...TOTALLY worth it. I think the stained glass tour would be incredible too. York was awesome as was the Minster.

Absolutely awesome building. The history of the building is incredible. Well worth the visit. Give yourself plenty of time to see everything as it's a big building. I didn't climb up the tower as 275 steps up a spiral staircase gives my vertigo the wobbles! But it was a fantastic experience even without the climb.

First time visiting York Minster, so I chose the guided tour, I found this really informative and well worth the money. The Minster was great to see in all its glory. There was refurbishment work being carried out mostly outside, so it didn't interrupt the visit. I had a great time here if you go to York and have the time it's a great few hours we'll spent.

We were lucky as a choir was rehearsing, and we had a beautiful impromptu concert. Our guide was a delightful lady. We really enjoyed our tour with her.

The Minster is stunning. We also did the 'Crypts of the Early Minster' tour (additional £6 per person when we visited) which was fascinating, and limited to a very small number, ours was 6 people. This meant we had a great opportunity to learn from the experienced guide and see some sections of the (even older!) churches that lie beneath the current building.

Really beautiful architecture and glass windows, we even get a souvenir in the shop next door. There are even guides available at the front desk when they scan your tickets. It's better to get tickets in prior and students can even get discounts!

Extraordinary. Feels as if I'm thrown into the past as I'm exploring the buildings.I heard that at a certain time you can go to the rooftop and see the church bell along with the view of the whole city. Too bad I cannot go there when I visited since the wind is blowing wildly and they don't allow anyone to go up there.But definitely worth to visit. Also, don't forget to take some pictures.

Went twice because once was not enough. Absolutely stunning. There isn’t enough time in a day to look at all the details and find all of the cool things but it’s beautiful. You pay once and you can go back for a year. I will definitely be going back the next time I’m there. It’s incredible. One of my favourite places to date.

Absolutely stunning. We thought York was more grand than Westminster Abbey. There was more intricate carvings and stained glass. It was very beautiful. The Crypt museum was remarkable in not only discussing the thousands of years of occupation of the area, but the immense restoration project undertaken to save the massive Cathedral.

One of the most stunning buildings I’ve ever visited. You can pay extra for tickets to go up to the rooftop. Beautiful views of York & the cathedral when looking down.

Stunning stunning stunning. The most beautiful building I’ve visited in the UK. Fairly expensive to get in (£18 + £6 for the tower) but worth it to see everything. A true work of art, above and below.

Amazingly intricate cathedral, especially on the outside. The inside is also fantastic but nothing that much more special than other major UK cathedrals and abbeys, which makes the entrance price slightly expensive for what it is. Still a must see site if visiting York! Queue to get in on weekends and holidays, but worth ‘pre-booking’ a slot as this makes it slightly quicker to get in.

Beautiful and tranquil. The jewel in the crown of York. Lots (700 years+) of history, and lots to see. Recommend a guided tour as the volunteers are so knowledgeable and passionate. Paid the extra to climb the tower (all 275 steps!) and the views are amazing! Definitely worth paying extra for the views (and the exercise!)

Weather made this weekend fabulous. Lovely city, friendly people. There is something for everyone. It is very busy. York races was great and not too expensive.

York Minster is a wonderful place to visit. £18 for adults. Students at university in York get in free, as do children. Tickets last a year so you are free to return which is great as there is so much to take in. I highly recommend a tour as they are full of knowledge and take you to all the hidden spots of history that you may well miss. Try and go on a Wednesday as they have a coffee morning with delicious cakes and hot drinks and proceeds go to charity. Prayers are on the hour which are a reminder to take time to reflect and services are on throughout the day for you to join if you so wish. Don't miss the Undercroft Museum, it's been wonderfully done and seeing the base of both the Roman and Anglo-Saxon churches and buildings before the current Minster was in place is fabulous.

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A must visit for any train enthusiast, but also interesting for anyone who has an interest in social history or 'days gone by.' The trains really are the centre piece, but there are also lots of items from railway stations displayed around the trains: trolleys with luggage, posters advertising destinations for holidays and many enamelled advertising and information signs. These items create a context for the trains and this helps to bring them to life, it's easy to imagine who would be travelling and what their experience would have been when you see earthenware ginger beer bottles left on a seat or a sack barrow with suitcases and tennis rackets on the platform. The turntable in the second hall is a good reminder that the site of the museum was a working maintenance shed. The archive hall is full of items associated the all aspects of trains, railways and stations. Some are quirky - the packaging from the last microwave cheese burger served - and other show how railway staff were trained or equipped. Everything you could possibly imagine associated with railways can probably be found here. There is almost too much to take in in one visit.The site is wheel chair accessible although one life was out of use when we visited. There is one lot of toilets located near to the entrance, these are modern, clean and well maintained.As a non-train enthusiast engineer, I found plenty to look at and found the hall housing the railway associated items really fascinating. We spent four hours here, but I can imagine those who are truly interested in trains could easily spend a whole day taking it all in. Small children and teenagers may not find much to engage them as the displays are factual with little to interact with or try out.There are cafes in both of the train display halls and they offer a nice choice of snacks and more substantial meals and the prices are not overly expensive. Book ahead as the number of people that can enter is limited by time slots and just turning up may result in a wait before you can enter.

Always a great place to visit when in York. Free entry(donations welcomed) and a great place for any train or history enthusiast! We last visited in 2014 and although not much has changed, a new display of locomotives and a revamp in a few of the halls are a welcome change.A side note, the station hall and gallery are currently shut due to extensive new development so our visit was slightly cut short but the main engine shed is still impressive.

Every boy's dream - and their dad's too! Great selection of locomotives, mainly steam, and lots of other railway-related items too. Good information displays and helpful staff. I particularly enjoyed the 20 minute talk on how a steam engine works, which was free, as was the entry. You just have to book ahead of time, although I think you can just turn up and wait if it's busy.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting the National Railway Museum in York, and it was an experience that completely exceeded my expectations. As a history enthusiast, I was already captivated by the incredible charm of the city of York itself, but the museum took my appreciation of this historical gem to a whole new level!From the moment I walked through the doors, I was struck by the grandeur of the museum. The vast collection of old trains and its rich history effortlessly transported me back in time, igniting a deep fascination for the world of railways. The museum's ability to connect visitors with the past is truly remarkable.The displays were meticulously curated, and I was in awe of the range and variety of locomotives showcased. The attention to detail and the preservation of these beautifully restored trains made it evident that the museum's staff and curators are passionate about their work. It was truly a visual feast!One of the highlights of my visit was the chance to explore the famous Flying Scotsman locomotive. The awe-inspiring size and elegance of this iconic train left me standing in awe. Being able to marvel at its craftsmanship up close was an extraordinary experience that I will cherish for a lifetime.Moreover, the museum did an exceptional job of incorporating interactive exhibits that engaged visitors of all ages. From simulators that allowed me to experience the thrill of being in the driver's seat to informative and entertaining presentations, there was never a dull moment during my visit. It was educational and enthralling, catering to both enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.The National Railway Museum not only serves as a hub for train aficionados but also as a comprehensive educational resource. The museum's commitment to preserving the rail heritage and sharing knowledge with visitors is truly commendable.Beyond the museum's impressive content, its location in the historically rich city of York adds an extra layer of charm and allure. Exploring the vibrant city before or after the museum visit enriches the overall experience and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the fascinating history that permeates every cobblestone and building.I highly recommend the National Railway Museum in York to anyone seeking a captivating, educational, and memorable experience. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a history lover, or simply someone looking for a unique and adventurous outing, this is an absolute must-visit destination. Trust me; you won't be disappointed!Thank you, National Railway Museum York, for the outstanding journey through time. My visit was truly unforgettable, and I can't wait to return for another incredible adventure!

Really loved this musuem, I'm not particularly interested in trains but this was just great! So much to see and do, you could spend hours in there. Loved the cafe, coffee was tasty and loved the merchandise you can buy. Each train was really well signed and its completely free to enter as they rely on donations! It is advised to get tickets in advance on the website but you definitely don't need to!

I like that the entrance was free, but parking all day was £10 also they asked you for donations. Nice place to walk around and educate yourself. Have toilets. Need to wait in line to enter if inside are too many people. Have coffee and food inside.

A great experience for adults with so many amazing trains to look at and read about.Could be better for younger children with more for them to do. Perhaps the museum could ask youngsters what they'd like to see / do - here's our son's suggestions 🤣- Upside down model railway- Mini railway (or individual robot trains) inside which tours around the trains- Mallard experience (simulator) where you can push a button and choose which virtual train you'd like to ride- A big picture of the railways showing where trains are, tunnels etc.- Learn how to drive a train- Big blocks puzzle where you can make the shape of Mallard- Have models of each train going around that trainThe cafes are pricey, but well stocked ... and you don't pay to get in so we're more than happy to pay a surplus for food to help museums like this keep running their fantastic services.

Overall a good museum, plenty to see here if you've an interest in trains or just need ti keep the family entertained for a couple of hours. In June 22, it was still advisable to book online so as to regulate how crowded it gets.Whilst you can get free tickets on the website, it seems to ask for a donation ticket price of £5/adult.It is a big space and split into three main halls. One an old station layout with a cafe & plenty of seating. Interesting to see the old royal carriages and some eclectic rolling stock.In another hall (short walk), there are a range of nationally important & impressive engines including a Bullet train, The Evening Star and Mallard.There is also a steam engine here with massive sections cut away & painted so you can see how it works. Sadly there is no real meaningful explanation. Indeed explanation sheets/boards are minimal throughout the museum, which kind of lets down the whole experience somewhat.A 3rd hall has a really impressive load of old junk (memorabilia) all catalogued and stacked onto shelves. Again this could have more explanation of what has been collected/displayed. This is after all a National railway museum.

The National Railway Museum provides a really fascinating day out, even if you are not a train fanatic. It contains not only locomotives and carriages showcasing the 200 years of railway history, from the Rocket to the bullet train, but also station signs and equipment (far more interesting than it sounds) model trains, insignia, personal stories and general memorabilia.The section showing royal trains from the Victorian era onwards I found particularly engrossing. It shows what was regarded as essential for travelling royalty but also encapsulates the development of railway carriages from their horse-drawn equivalent to the rather less ornate version we are familiar with.Refreshments are available and there is also a gift shop.

Great for family’s. Old trains or modelling fans would be delighted here. Can touch a lot of old decent trains models here. Food, souvenirs, books. Can stay half of a day. Free entry. Must go if you re in Yorkshire.

First time visiting the museum. It is free entry and there is parking opposite the museum at £10. A good collection of trains inside but mainly for viewing. Probably 1 hour experience. You can get a car/train to the centre of York which is around £3 per person.

The museum has real engine pieces, maintained at the highest standards. If you are a train nerd, it's got a lot of history and information and can even take up a whole day if you go into the nuances. Nevertheless, the visual imagery of the engine parts are nothing alike in the photos that you see. Perfect place to go with your family, as they've got a kids' play section.Toilets well maintained, cafe ✅It's free and can be booked online.

Excellent 3hrs well spent, have not been for years...enjoyed every minute.Good for all the family especially if you like trains and their history.Plenty of memorabilia to see, goes from the start of the railway to today.A good display of Flying Scotsman's history.Possibly 3hrs is not enough to take it all in.

Loved this museum. Flying Scotsman, Mallard and many more famous trains displayed in their glory. Amazingly it's free entry. Great for all ages. Good food courts too. Only gripe is that in the main hall it is too dark to see inside the drivers cab footplates and passenger carriages, despite stairs up to them.

A wonderful muesum, with really history, which you can up close and see. The staff were lovely and the exhibitions stunning. My wife and I booked on line, very easy, and we hadn’t been since we were children (a few years ago!) so it was great to go back after a number of years (quite a few!) and revisit both our past and the muesum. Sadly we missed the Flying Scotsman…. But that’s life.If you are in York and have time don’t miss out on a wonderful place.

Great place for a visit young or old. Amazing history and engines! Welcoming and attentive event staff. Cafe food made us feel a bit ill, would eat elsewhere or bring your own. Otherwise looking forward to seeing this wonderful monument to history again soon!!

Super fun and interesting museum, lots of neat things to see and information available. Definitely plan to spend about half a day here and book ahead. When you get there, book tickets for the mini railway, they sell out quick! Food options were mediocre but the cafe in the main station and the Countess of York were awesomely set up. Unfortunately, the steam rides and the hands-on exhibits were closed when we went, but we'll look forward to visiting them in the future. Shockingly good for a free museum and a must-visit for anyone who likes trains!

Enjoyed our visit. Good selection of locomotives and rolling stock on display.Entrance is currently free with boxes for any donations.You are advised to book your entrance ticket online, prior to actually arriving at the museum.Car parking onsite with a disabled parking area closer to the main entrance. At the time of our visit, parking was £10 for all day.A lot of areas currently undergoing refurbishment/redevelopment, but this did not distract too much from the overall experience.

What a wonderful museum! We gladly gave a donation and couldn't believe admission was free for such a large place to visit. There is the Royal trains, steam trains, Euro train and even a carriage over one hundred and seventy years old. You don't have to be an train enthusiast to enjoy this museum. A must see! You can pay £10 to park all day until 18.30, which allows you plenty of time to visit other attractions within walking distance.

It's one of the best Railway Museum I have ever seen. I visited the same museum last year November month and last week this year and to my surprise the whole museum is totally changed. Before it was direct entry but now free entry via a time slot which can be Pre booked on the website. Now the Museum is divided in to multiple parts. It is having very good collection of so many types of Railway engines. Now it is having multiple washrooms, multiple cafes with variety of food items. Good place for kids to spend time in so many toys & mini railway models. It is now have multiple souvenir coin machines also installed. It will take couple of hours to complete the museum now. A very good place to know the full history of Railways.

Free to visit but book tickets online beforehand. We used their car park opposite which was £10 all day. You have to pay in the museum, you get given a ticket with a code on it so you can get out. We spent a couple of hours in the museum then walked into York Centre which was about a 15 minute walk depending on how fast you walk. Get in the car park as early as you can as there are very limited spaces.

This was our first visit to the National Railway Museum in 20 years. We found the display of locomotives and carriages strikingly impressive, and there was a charming toy railway, a railway turntable and signal box with a video on operating signals.On the other hand we missed some of the highlights of earlier visits: Queen Victoria's carriage; social history montages explaining how railway travel opened up the possibilities of market gardening and holiday making; illustrated histories of the gradual development of a) steam and b) travel by rail; a children's section allowing visitors to experiment with the physics of rail travel (involving gradients, stopping times etc).Whereas the 'old' Museum offered enough to captivate a whole family, of varied interests and ages, for an entire day, the present Museum would primarily be aborbing to an avid railway enthusiast.

Great place to visit especially if you love transport or trains, Such a variety of historical steam engines diesel and electric locomotives, some amazing royal carriages lovely cafe on the platform. The great hall is impressive and facts can be found everywhere, The Ellerman lines cutaway give a great understanding of how steam engines work. If you're in the area definitely worth a visit, I have been many times

An awesome railway museum to visit.The Flying Scotsman is in presently (past few times I've visited, she has been out on tour).The VR experience is worthwhile. Pretty popular, so may be useful to book the VR in advance. Overall museum arrival was easy - free entry.The lab section was very well put together, teaching some excellent railway based scientific concepts.

One of the best museums in the UK. Very popular. Much for children to do.Has a decent safe also.There is a library and archive - appointments are needed.Worth getting tickets in advance so that you can get in quicker.Great place for children.Worth the trip there.

This is a really interesting place whether you really like trains or not. There are some amazing trains to see including one of the worlds biggest plus Mallard, a world record holder still to this day. The exhibition of train memorabilia is fascinating, so much history. You can go inside a Japanese train and get up close to others too.It can get busy at times so get your tickets online before you go. We went on a weekday morning and it was reasonably quiet. Tickets are free but you can add a donation if you like.

Absolutely amazing value, entry is free when you book in advance but there are options to donate.I have never been particularly interested in trains but I found the experience fascinating, there were loads of different trains to look at from the very earliest trains all the way up to the most modern high-tech ones. The trains are very nicely presented with well-written descriptions. I particularly enjoyed being able to sit on the Japanese Shinkansen and watching a short film about its history.The cafe is very nice and the seats take up some of the museum space rather than being separate. I thought this was nice as you are able to have a coffee whilst sat next to some of the trains.It was by far the best value activity that I did on my visit to York!

A real gem in the North of England.The National Railway Museum is a brilliant place to experience and learn about Britain's railways, and some international railway history as well.The main exhibition hall has numerous locomotives, including a few famous ones.The other halls and sheds have other marvellous sights as well.Very handicapped accessible, and also a great place for children.Multiple cafes and areas to play on site.Conservation hall is excellent.Renovations happening throughout 2024 so check the website before visiting.

This is a great free museum to visit with an approximately 20 minute walk from the city centre. There's loads to see here and you could easily spend several hours walking and looking at the various exhibits. There's also a cafe and a great gift shop with some really nice items to buy. I'm not a 'train enthusiast' but still found this a extremely interesting place to go and visit and, don't forget it's free.

It's the first time we have been here, an excellent afternoon out looking at all the old trains and learning a bit about them. It's free to get in but the car park itself is £10 for the whole day so keep that in mind. My 7 year old really enjoyed finding the oldest train and getting to see inside of some of them. It's a good day out.

An amazing collection of national treasures located in the heart of York, one of Europes most beautiful cities. Good facilities for accessible needs and a decent cafe to rest whilst exploring the excellent exhibits. Home of the iconic Mallard, the museum is a must see destination when visiting York.

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Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom

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What a great day out! A tour around the castle proved really interesting and included an exhibition of films and TV shows set at the castle. A delicious lunch in the café and then a walk around the wonderful park, by the lake and through the woodland. Some great follies to investigate. The walled garden is stunning and peaceful. All in all, a great destination.

Stunning estate! Being from the U.S., we don’t have anything so grand—so you can safely ignore reviews that say it’s not as fancy or fabulous as another castle in England. If you’re a foreigner, you’ll find it amazing nonetheless!The rooms available to tour are beautiful. There were friendly guides in each area to share a little bit more detail—helpful if you’re not using the audio guide. In addition to touring a portion of the home, you can also walk around the gardens and grounds. To get the most out your visit, I’d definitely recommend staying for the day.If you’re coming from York like us, you can take the Transdev Castle Line bus. We caught it at York Station Avenue (stop RM), which is across the way from The Grand York hotel. It goes directly to the Castle car park (parking lot) and will return there a couple times throughout the day (check the current schedule though). So easy!

We went to the Christmas Neverland experience, and was brilliant, the place was adorned with Peter Pan Christmas decorations , loved it, although we gave a 5* rating, there was one small disadvantage, we wanted to book afternoon tea on their website at the time of booking tickets, but there was nowhere where you could book, well disappointed, we were told when we arrived in the day that afternoon tea was sold out, so why wasn't it shown as sold out on the website even though it was advertised that you could book? Bad point...but apart from that the whole experience was brilliant, even real fires were burning.

Purely magical at Christmas. I have been in all seasons and love it here. Book early on line and you won’t be disappointed. The Christmas afternoon teas are always fantastic. The walks around the grounds can be enjoyed by all with lovely views. The kids play area is great and lovely to have a picnic here in summer.

We couldn't get the tickets for the house. But the walks around were amazing. Wellies preferable for a wet day. The play area is amazing. Definitely warrants a visit in better weather.

At £25 a head it is not a cheap day out although the gardens were very interesting and colourful. The house was good but would have been nicer to have seen more behind the scenes. Lunch in the cafe was tasty and not too expensive and the rest of the grounds meant you could easily pass a few hours.

Great day out. We stayed at the castle Howard lakeside holiday park & got 2 for 1 entry which was brilliant. Had lunch at one of the many cafes which was lovely. Had ice-cream at the boat house - banoffee was amazing! The kids play area was brilliant and there was so much to explore and see. It wasn't very busy which was nice. The walled gardens were amazing & I would come to visit again.

A good half-day excursion from York, just a 20’ drive.It loses its fifth star because it’s pricey (£27), but both the house and the gardens are top attractions.Don’t forget to visit the farm shop, it’s a bonus!

Lovely historic house with an interactive online guide that you scan the QR code to get access to. It talks you round each room and is easy to use. There was also guides in a lot of the rooms sharing knowledge and information. The grounds are large and beautiful. Ranging from grassland to forest to lakeside. A children's play area and places to get refreshments while away from the main house. We had a lovely ice cream sat by the lake. Not the cheapest of places to visit but well worth the money.

Spent a couple of hours exploring the grounds and gardens. On a sunny day would recommend taking a picnic as lots of nice areas to sit. We didn't get to explore the house as we had our dog with us so instead just bought the tickets for the garden, a bit pricey but you could spend a good few hours here on a nice day.

We visited Castle Howard in the summer and it was very impressive. The house itself is utterly stunning especially the interior dome. You will not be disappointed when you venture around the grounds. Look out for the magnificent fountain.

The house and gardens were beautiful. The history of the castle was engaging and the guides were all knowledgeable and willing to answer additional questions. Being only a short drive from York, it is well worth the trip!

A stunning stately home with wonderful grounds and surrounding parkland. The excellent landscaping makes for stunning vistas and guided viewpoints.The Christmas at Narnia event is possibly my favourite Christmas event of all time, and certainly my favourite stately home exhibition. I cannot congratulate or thank those who designed and installed it enough.The farmshop is also excellent, especially the pate and scotch eggs!

Well worth a visit. Didn't know much about it so the house condition was a bit of a surprise, but interesting nonetheless. Gardens good for wandering. Had wanted to visit last year but was closed, turns out some godawful-looking American reality show was being filmed.

Absolutely lovely day out, beautiful gardens,a huge play-area for big and little kids,really nice coffee shops if a bit pricey for me.Paid for a private tour of the house wow it was outstanding and I was overwhelmed by the beauty,furniture and stories our guide told us about.💯% worth a visit and would visit again in a heartbeat

Very cool and under-the-radar place to go and see if you're in the area, very down-home with mostly volunteers working the grounds and tour information. Great for photo opportunities and hanging about. Multiple gardens about and other things to see.

Stunning interiors with a rich history of the building. Don't hesitate to ask for more information from the employees in the many rooms. Take your time walking around the Castle grounds and (depending the season) enjoy the beautifully designed gardens.

Delightful half day. The house is amazing with very helpful staff & interesting history to tell. The grounds are lovely too. Staff are so good especially Paul on the Kelly car ride & Linda in the house,you made our visit special. Thank you.

House is beautiful,especially at Christmas. A bit disappointed with the outdoor areas however, no where to sit outside if its raining (which it was). I compared it to Chatsworth that had under cover gazebos in the courtyards. Also no christmas lights in the gardens. They could do so much more with it. But overall happy with the house

The long drive approach is impressive. Plenty of parking with adequate disabled spaces. The house is very disabled friendly with wheelchairs available and a stairlift to overcome the only flight of stairs. Staff were friendly, welcoming and informative. The cafe was popular with a decent range of food and drinks available. The extensive grounds could be wandered for hours but soft grounds and a lack of stoned paths limits those dependant on wheelchairs.

A rainy day visit, lovely day out with family despite the weather. We got garden tickets only and there was plenty to keep us occupied.Skelf island is perfect for kids to burn some energy and have fun.The courtyard cafe, offered a decent amount of food all of which was tasty. I recommend the buddah bowl tasted fresh and light.The grounds are dog friendly and a decent walk, which you can make as long or short as you wish.

Excellent English country manor and surrounding gardens/land. Definitely worth a visit if staying nearby or coming from York (1 hour bus ride). The house is stunning from the outside, and the inside rooms equally as ornate and interesting to wander around. Large grounds and gardens to explore too, with a few options dotted around to eat and drink at.

A beautiful house and garden with a terrific adventure playground too. Though I am a bit of a Brideshead fan, you don't have to have seen the film/TV series to enjoy Castle Howard.Highlights include lots of Greek and Romany statuary, the incredible ceiling frescoes in the great hall and dome, the richly decorated rooms, the temples in the garden. Our children (4, 8 &9) all enjoyed the adventure playground too. There are a couple of rooms that are waiting to be restored (after the fire of '41, which reveal the stone walls behind the finery. Good tea rooms too.

Title: A Majestic Experience at Castle HowardAs I stepped into the grand entrance of Castle Howard, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sheer scale and majesty of this stunning estate. The moment I walked through the doors, I knew I was in for a treat. The exhibition was impeccable, with each room meticulously curated to showcase the beauty and history of the castle.The first thing that struck me was the incredible collection of artwork on display. The walls were adorned with masterpieces by some of the world's most renowned artists, including the impressive collection of paintings by Paninni. The vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes transported me to a world of elegance and refinement, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the talent on display.But what truly made my visit unforgettable was the Tony Cragg sculpture exhibition that was on display during my visit. The intricate and thought-provoking pieces were a feast for the eyes, and I found myself lingering in front of each one, taking in the intricate details and marveling at the artist's skill. The way the light danced across the sculptures, highlighting the textures and shapes, was truly breathtaking.As I made my way through the castle, I was struck by the impeccable condition of the estate. Every aspect of the castle, from the lavish furnishings to the meticulously manicured gardens, was clearly lovingly maintained and cared for. It was clear that the team at Castle Howard is dedicated to preserving this piece of history for future generations to enjoy.One of the highlights of my visit was the stunning architecture of the castle itself. The grand halls and sweeping staircases were a sight to behold, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the history that had unfolded within these walls. From the intricate stone carvings to the ornate ceilings, every detail was a testament to the craftsmanship and skill of the castle's creators.Throughout my visit, I was struck by the sense of history that permeates every aspect of Castle Howard. From the artifacts on display to the very walls themselves, every element of the castle tells a story of the people and events that have shaped this incredible estate over the centuries. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or simply looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, Castle Howard is a must-visit destination.Rating: 5/5 starsPrice: Moderate (£28 per person)Recommended for: Art lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Lovely gardens. Lots of places to walk. Some stunning views. Good playground for the kids.Only let down is the cafe with average food and high prices.

A great morning at Neverland. Highly recommended. We have never been before and our adult group.of 3 all.enjoyed it.We had off peak tickets which were good value but peak prices are think would be a bit expensive. It's also a bit cheeky to ask for £6 to park the car I think, this should be part of the ticket price.Lovely mulled wine from the van outside.Beautifully decorated inside and not too busy because of the timed entry.Pretty shop and an extra marquee for food and drink. Lovely day

A beautiful historical building and surrounding landscape. There’s a farm shop and several food options available. Lovely walks around the grounds, perfect place to bring the family and dogs are very welcome.

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4.5

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Good place for a family day out. We were there in April and it wasn't busy so there were no queues for the rides. Rides are short but good and fast so kids loved it. Animals seem well looked after and sea lion show is worth the visit. Place is ideal for under 9 years old children as they have plenty of entertainment for them. The only downside is the quality of the food and limited options for vegetarians or vegans but you'll be fine with the slice of pizza or Chinese.

We had a fun time here, but it was far from perfect. The rides were good, but the operations could be better.Sik, was the highlight, with a short queue throughout the day, however broke down frequently. Velocity, was also down for most of the day, and cliffhanger was closed at the beginning of the day.Apart from that, ride availability was good, with most rides on quite a short queue, apart from hero, which reached 90 minutes.The park as a whole felt a bit disjointed, with attempts at theming, but it lacked atmosphere and coherency.Considering we had half price tickets from black Friday, we had a great day! But at full price on the gate, would think again about coming, unless they added a big new ride, or had a big revamp.

We visited here today and had a nice sunny day. The staff we encountered were friendly. Plenty of rides for all ages. We took our kids (7and 4) and they absolutely loved it. I think the longest we stood in a queue for was 20mins (kids rides). My kids loved the pirate show that was on. We took a picnic down so can't comment on the food outlets. Plenty of toilets around the site. Kids loved seeing the animals too. Lots of gift shops.

What an amazing day out! The resort is absolutely MASSIVE! Far bigger than we imagined.There is literally something there for everyone! We didn't expect too much in the way of rides for our young kids, but were pleasantly surprised. As a bonus, we barely queued for any ride. The kids had an absolute blast and were fearless, given it was their first time at a theme park! We were lucky enough to meet Peter Rabbit and Lily too!! 😁The zoo was equally brilliant. There are loads of different animals to see, including rhino's and hippos! We were also lucky enough to catch a few of the talks/demos, including the sea lions and birds of prey. Very interesting and fun for the kids to watch!We didn't get on any of the adult rides (due to having the little ones with us) but there looked like loads for the big kids too! We spent about 6 hours there and didn't get round everything!Well worth the money for an absolutely fantastic day out!

A lovely holiday in a static caravan. There was 6 of us in total and all of varying ages from 4 to 60. There was lots to do and loads of places to eat and even a cooplands on site. Prices very reasonable compared to some theme parks. We stayed 3 nights and 4 days and didn't have time to be bored. There were talks and shows daily in the zoo area and there is a timed feed for the lions, the sea lion show was fantastic and had a picture opportunity at the end which my little boy loved. There are plenty of rides for the shorter members of the group under 4ft and an ample amount for the thrill seekers. Velocity is 100% recommended by me but hero wasn't a favourite for me, I even got a bruise 🤣. The night time entertainment was different on all nights, some nights were better than others. The amusem*nts are now all cashless and you purchase credits on a card.

Visited flamingo land recently and was blown away by everything! It was so good! Me and my partner were massively impressed by the resort we loved it all, the theme park was excellent very clean and fun! There are top thrill rides and medium sized rides and smaller family rides. The facilities were top notch and the prices were very reasonable! But the zoo was just amazing!! The amount to explore was awesome, the range of animals was incredible and they all seemed very happy and clean but also the enclosures were brilliant with plenty of space and good viewing. Overall we absolutely loved our time there and would definitely go back! Also the car park was free. I would put flamingo land above chessington easy! Well done guys and keep up all the good work.

Nice theme park with friendly staff. Very suitable for young families with lots of rides suitable for little ones.There's also a few bigger rides for the more adventurous.The zoo breaks the day nicely and there are plenty of places to eat your picnic.

Theme park and zoo.Can take your dog with you in theme park but not the zoo.Plenty to do and see.Best to book tickets online as cheaper than gate.We got our tickets via kids pass and got discounted again.Definitely return again if in the area.

Always a fun day here. Google maps are accurate and will direct you there perfectly. And there is Plenty of parking spaces.There are some amazing rides here and the kids love it. Also there are some zoo animals here including a sea lion show and bird show .there also a pirate show just near the main entrance. There are toilets and disabled toilets here. 🚻 also plenty of places to get drinks and doughnuts 🍩 and gift shops. There is rides for younger kids but some will need to be accompanied by an adult. It's a great day here ☺️

Entertainment staff excellent. Staff at food/beverage locations seem mostly to be lacking in training basic things like asking what ice cream comes with the waffles required a team leader to explain and refillable cups a pain constantly needed to show receipt great but I bought 4 cups and we are not always together. Zoo staff and ride staff friendly, helpful and informative. Ride queues very short during our trip and zoo keepers really seemed to enjoy interacting with us and answering questions.Caravan was spotless and smelled great while being very comfortable and ideal for our needs

Visited this resort after a good few years, a lot has changed, most rides were closed, staff seem rude at the rides and at the games stalls and shops. Some food places were shut so was difficult to find food. Weather was expecting to rain but was windy and sunny which was good, the sea lion show was nice to watch. When watching the animals, they don't seem looked after which was saddening to see and some weren't there either to see. But overall was nice day out with good weather.

A great deal to be had if you use the kids' pass app for a discount on entry to the resort. There are plenty of animals and shows to see, not much queuing for rides, but I went late April, so I guess that will vary. The only downside was food and gifts are overpriced, so take plenty spending money, overall a great day out.

Absolutely fab place to bring the kids, there’s something for everyone regardless of age or ability. They also have a zoo with animals show which are fab. We stayed in a caravan for the week and the kids were entertained non stop throughout the week, the caravans are lovely and clean. The only bad point if I had to find one is the price of the food everywhere in the park, it’s so expensive to eat out and non of the food is really worth the money. I tried to get the kids a meal deal and they had run out of sandwiches and weren’t offering any replacement and no discount on the meal to have it without the sandwich which was disappointing and the staff were really rude and snappy towards my kids but that was only one shop, the other shops that I visited the staff were beyond helpful.

Visited the Zoo only as the Theme park was fully shut,had a Fantastic time as the Zoo was not busy and all the animals were very active.Being a photographer i got some great shots of all the Big Cats which was my highlight of the day.Definitely recommended as a Visit

Always a great time at flamingo land. We stay for 4/5 days every October half term. I am now a wheelchair user and still find it great.Accessibility wise- you can get a pass which works as a virtual queue- they will sign your card with the next time you can ride and therefore don’t need to physically queue which is a massive help. I can stay in my wheelchair by going up through the exit and then transfer to the ride.Accommodation wise I have stayed in the caravans, a lodge, the house and also a cottage and all have been great. Obviously the better accommodations like the cottage are higher spec and therefore more expensive. Some also have hot tubs which are great for the colder nights.Entertainment wise- there’s always things going on, shows for the kids, bigger entertainment, an arcade, plenty of bars and some restaurants. The silent firework display is always a highlight!The zoo is fantastic and love spending a whole day there attending the talks and shows- definitely recommend them to enhance your experience.Overall- great family holiday every year - dress for the weather and you’ll have a great time no doubt.

Great family day out. Lots to do for kids big and small.A wide spread of attractions and rides mixed for kids and adults.A amazing zoo within the park too. With lots of shows from birds to sea lions.All in all a fantastic day out or stay within the resort too.

Some big rides which were really exciting.Some of the big rides were closed all the time we were there and many of the others keep closing then opening again .Park looks very tired .Plenty for the very young children .There is a zoo as well as rides .The pirate show is very good. Prices for food and drinks are not too bad. A bit disappointed as when for the Halloween date as it said there were street entertainment but didn't see anything at all around the park ☹️also said it was decorated for the Halloween this was very poor 😠a few skeletons some grave stones not a lot of effort put in to this at all very disappointed.But there was a bit of a bounce as on the day we went there was a added show the Circus of Horrors ,which went a little way to make up for the lack of Halloween around the park .

Not been in many years and have 3 kids mixed ages. You know what, I was pleasantly surprised. Despite parts being closed and areas a little run down the kids loved it, plenty for you get ones as well as older so will definitely be coming back. Don't think I'd pay full whack but loads of offers knocking around on various sites (which is what we did in half term).We took our own food but they still managed to bleed my dry with ice creams, sweets and drinks so be prepared but we all had a top day and it was worth it 😂

We had the best day out, weather was perfect and even with the baking heat the park wasn't too bad waiting till etc, annoyingly the boat ride where you can soak people going round only had 2 boats running so the line was huge and it's a very very slow ride so this took over an hour where as we managed nearly all the big rides in under two hours, this meant we didn't have time to do the Zoo but it definitely wouldn't put me off from going again! Great day out if a bit pricey!

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The route to the village from York can be renamed therapy route. It was such a scenic and dotted with cute villages all along the way. The village is quaint, green and not invaded by tourists yet. The village has a free parking area that accepts only donation. Walk around the village and you will find yourself transported to a different world. Lots of fowls flying around. Best time to go - Just after a mild rain in spring, it brings out the colors. ( haven't tried Autumn yet).

Let me just start by saying that you will not regret a visit here in the slightest.The ruins themselves are astonishing and the little museum is fantastic! I recommend visiting the museum first (on the grounds), this will simply setup the rest of the experience and as you walk around, you may not find yourself wondering what different parts of the abbey are for.On that note (if you want to skip the museum or do it last), you’ll find lots of different plaques in and around the grounds which will explain the different elements of the abbey.Overall, for £11 a head, this is a great day out if you make the most of it!

Breathtaking abbey, and not one to miss. The cafe is also a lovely spot to rest for a cuppa and cake. The entry price is a little high, so might consider joining English Heritage. Overall, I'm glad I went inside. Viewing from the car park just isn't the same.

Lovely visit especially if you are a member of the English Heritage as it’s not so much as a hit on the pocket. We spent a couple of hours there exploring and learning about its history. Tranquil, quiet and relaxing.

Lovely hidden gem in Yorkshire, building in National Heritage. Lovely surrounding, nice staff and well cared for building. Worth visit. Great trip to history.

A beautiful place to visit, even on a rainy and foggy day. Greg gave us a lovely overview of the abbey’s history seen as it was quiet, which we really appreciated. Very informative. Highly recommend visiting at opening time in the morning (10am in October) as there were only a few other visitors at that time. The little museum was an excellent visit too!

Wonderfully majestic place. The ruins are very well kept and setting is beautiful. There’s a little museum with lots of information along the way. There are activities for children to keep them occupied while walking around, eg: There are 8 little Monks to be found around the ruins and stone mason markings. The cafe has a lovely view and the usual butties and cakes selection. There are picnic benches outside if you prefer. The car park is adequate.Another fantastic English Heritage site.

A nice place to visit for a few hours tucked away in the North Yorkshire Moors. A huge ruin with tiny museum and exhibition space.The audio guide was really helpful and the museum was small but interesting.I think a few more seats would not go amiss, perhaps in a sheltered position for those ‘rare’ Yorkshire days when there is rain.A few more info boards illustrating daily life would have been interesting - the bus load of kids who were visited at the same time were fascinated with what a communal loo for 30 people looked like!An excellent shop and nice tea shop too!

Interesting historical place, run by English Heritage. The Easter egg hunt was fun, while exploring the site in April. We were very lucky with the weather, open nice sky with lots of sunshine. The place opens at 10am- It was fairly quiet - it got busier 11ish. The cafe shop was nice, sandwiches and scones etc.

Haunting and affecting spot - a ruin set within a wide historic landscape, with fine walks all around. Museum is small but full of very interesting stonework, and, currently, a separate small but effective and well-displayed exhibit on water use in Abbeys. (Connect with Byland Abbey nearby and then York Minster for an incredible contrast of what is versus what once had been….)

What a absolutely beautiful place to visit friendly customer service. Plenty of parking Spaces The lady behind the counter offered us discounted entry to over 400 places across the UK to all English Heritage sites. Definitely recommend to everyone for a visit at any time of the year, you can get the map of all marked locations of where to go. I can’t wait to where we go. Next end of course revisit this beautiful place.

This was an impressive site. Quite large, not too busy. There is something about standing where others had been almost 1000 years ago. If you love your photography, you will be at it for hours to get the one perfect shot........because there could be so many.

Beautiful ruins of a monastic Abbey set in lovely countryside. Well worth the trip to see them.The main church gives a real sense of scale as to the height and size of what must have been a spectacular building.There is a shop and a cafe and parking on site.

This place is amazing! I'd heard positive messages about it before my visit, but I underestimated just how good it would be.There's still a significant amount of the building still standing, and the boards provide an insight into what it was like to live in the monastery.I'd thoroughly recommend this place to anyone.

Lovely place to spend a few hours wandering around the plentiful ruins, followed by a bite/drink in the pleasant ‘new’ (2016) cafe. Clean toilets. Small museum displaying mainly stone carvings and some implements found on the site. Car park being improved for more parking.

Really nice cafe with beautiful viewing area (of the abbey ruins), in case you don’t fancy the £15 entrance fee. Good sized car park (charges apply) and very friendly and helpful staff.

This is a 5 star place to visit but loses a star due to the insanity of the suspension, tracking wrecking potholes in the car park.Sorry to the trust but sort out that car park access before someone wrecks themselves and their vehicles, imagine a cyclist or someone with walking difficulties, think you get the point hereLovely site to visit, nice little cafe clean and very tidy, we stayed for coffee and cakeThere is a little museum on site up to the right of the Abbey with lots of history of the place in itIt once must have been such a building in its heyday and thanks to English Heritage for keeping these places for us to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere of what was once something spectacularAs for that carpark.......

What a lovely afternoon spent here. The staff were so friendly and helpful, telling us all about the history and answering our questions. Just fabulous. The abbey itself is breathtaking, so beautiful. Well worth a visit.

Rievaulx Abby is definitely one of the best English heritages sites we have visited so far, the site is massive. We spent hours there looking around its located next to the river and a beautiful forest. The site has a very well laid out museum,cafe with outside sitting looking over the site. It’s packed full of historical relics highly recommend doing the audio tour we will definitely be visiting again.

Great place to visit especially if you are a member of English Heritage. Good car park and nice, if expensive cafe offering snacks and drinks. The abbey is very impressive and make you wonder how they were able to built such impressive building so long ago. It is also really peaceful and a great place to bring along a picnic to enjoy in the Abbey grounds

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Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, Helmsley, York YO62 5LB, United Kingdom