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Water Wonders
![]() Cruise the Islands Take to the water with a boat trip around Poole Harbour. There are a number of islands to visit, the largest is Brownsea Island owned by the National Trust. Famous for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding; Green Island, a penal colony in Roman times; Furzey Island, site of the wellheads that access Britain's largest onshore ...Discover More |
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![]() Back to 1768 to get Married! Berthed on the beautiful River Tees at Stockton-on-Tees County Durham, is a full size replica of HM Bark Endeavour, Captain James Cook's famous ship which he sailed on his first voyage of discovery to Australia and New Zealand in 1768. The ...Read More |
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Huff and Puff
![]() Britain's International Steam Railway A preservation railway that runs along a 7.5 mile standard gauge line through the valley of the River Nene between Wansford and Peterborough. Traversing over and alongside the River Nene with views of the picturesque village of Water Newton, past the twin villages of Ailsworth and Castor stopping at Ferry Meadows and Orton Mere, where you can spend some time in the country park, with cycle hire, nature trails ...Learn More |
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Discovery Escapes![]() Blast Off Into Space and time at Spaceport, the amazing space themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal in Cheshire. Become a virtual astronaut in their incredible 360 degree space dome show. From wormholes to black holes, supernovae to spiral galaxies, you will learn all about space and space travel. Spaceport is a visitor ...Explore More |
Take to the Air![]() A different sight of Cambridge Get airborne with the whole family to see the historic City of Cambridge, the majestic cathedral at Ely, then across country to popular Newmarket. This unique ...Discover More |
Unexpected Tales![]() Overnight Vigils at Derby Gaol Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take part in a paranormal investigation, then you need wonder no more! The reputedly haunted Derby Gaol is available for overnight hire, ...Learn More |
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Active Escapes![]() Aerial challenges The Rockblok is Rutland’s premier Outdoor Adventure Centre. Located on the north shore of Rutland Water near the village of Whitwell. At the Rockblok we specialise in providing challenging and exciting experiences in a safe, friendly environment. Our High Ropes Adventure Course ...Read More |
Garden Delight![]() Beth Chatto Gardens Visit the internationally acclaimed gardens of drought, water and woodland situations, all created by Beth Chatto and her late husband. The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960, from an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows. It has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the Gardens is the ...More on this subject |
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Explore Yesteryear
![]() Journey back a 100 years at Acton Scotts Historic Working Farm, one of Britain's leading working farm museums. This was the setting for the highly popular documentary series Victorian Farm. Every day you can see milking by hand and butter-making in the ...Read Story |
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Step Back in Time![]() Step Back to 14th Century England and join Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a ...More on this subject |
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