Bristol Airport 50 min
Wild Place Project (21 min) Grassland park with animals from Madagascar, East Africa and the Congo, plus play areas and gardens. Chavenage House (25 min) Guided tours of a sprawling 16th-century house & popular filming location filled with period relics. Avon Valley Railway (29 min) Educational railway with a station-based buffet and hosting special themed events year-round. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (27 min) Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. WWT Slimbridge (26 min) Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Cattle Country Farm Park (16 min) Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum (26 min) Trail covered Victorian landscape with an internationally significant tree and shrub collection. National Trust - Dyrham Park (22 min) Sprawling, richly-furnished country mansion in vast estate with formal gardens and deer park. Ancient Ram Inn (9 min) Centuries-old former inn & pub claiming to be England's most haunted house due to ghost sightings. Woodchester Mansion Trust (30 min) Tours of unfinished, 19th-century Gothic mansion revealing carving and stone masonry craftsmanship. National Trust - Newark Park (17 min) 16th-century hunting lodge on a rolling 725-acre estate known for its exhibitions and country walks. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (29 min) Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. The Royal Gardens at Highgrove (26 min) Landscaped garden on a royal estate, offering tours, a charming tea room and gift shop. Blaise Castle Estate (26 min) 18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum. |