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Writhlington Sports and Leisure Centre
Writhlington Climbing Wall is an 8 meter high, 16 top rope indoor climbing wall. There are 42 climbing routes ranging from Grade 4 (beginner) to 7A+ (advanced). Writhlington Climbing Wall is a Lottery funded facility. It is the only indoor climbing centre in the area. Children from 6 to 18 can attend our climbing sessions on weekday evenings and...
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Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is one of the country's finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb. Dating from about 3500 BC, it is 30 metres long and has multiple burial chambers open to view. Read more about the history of the barrow. Before You Go Parking: There is a small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately...
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Prior Park Landscape Gardens - Bath
One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. The garden is set in a sweeping valley where visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Bath. Restoration of...
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a partially ruined fortified mansion and gardens that was occupied for 300 years by the Hungerford family and today their intriguing, yet sometimes gruesome stories are told through graphic interpretation panels and a free audio tour. It's worth noting in advance and mentioning to the kids that the old spiral stairs...
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Royal Victoria Park - Bath
Royal Victoria Park was laid out in 1829 becoming one of the earliest public parks in the country and possibly the first created through public subscription. The residents of Bath paid for the future protection and enhancement of this green space. Remarkable records show how the Park has remained relatively unchanged since its creation,...
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus - Bath
Get 48 hours to soak up the best of this famous and much-loved UK city Get 48-hour unlimited access on 2 Hop-on Hop-off bus routes around this UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as discount vouchers for local goods, services, and admissions The onboard multilingual audio guides will fill you in on the...
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Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument was erected in the 18th century to commemorate the Royalist commander and his Cornish pikemen who fought at the Battle of Lansdown, 1643. Read more about the history of the monument. Before You Go Parking: There is a layby adjacent to the site. Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome. Facilities: You can find shops,...
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The Bishops Palace
Admission: Second price is non Gift Aid Option Adult £7.99 £7.25 Concession (senior, unemployed, disabled, student) £6.90 £6.25 Children (Under 5 years) Free Children (5 to 18 years) £3.35 £3.05 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £19.25 £17.45 Opening Times: Open...
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Wookey Hole Caves - Wells
Wookey Hole Caves is a show cave and tourist attraction in the village of Wookey Hole on the southern edge of the Mendip Hills near Wells in Somerset. Wookey Hole cave was formed by the action of the River Axe on the limestone hills. Before emerging at Wookey Hole the water enters underground streams and passes through other caves such as...
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Avon Valley Railway - Bristol
Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid,...
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Brokerswood Country Park - Westbury
Brokerswood Country Park is a delightful camping and caravan facility located near Westbury in the heart of West Wiltshire. Set in over 80 acres of natural woodland on the edge of the ancient Selwood Forest, Brokerswood dates back to the Doomsday Book and even has its own fishing lake. The Country Park was opened in 1968 and is now West...
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HorseWorld - Whitchurch - Bristol
Set in beautiful stone farm-buildings on the southern edge of Bristol, HorseWorld's Visitor Centre is a Quality Assured Attraction that offers a great day out for everyone. Meet the horses, touch and groom them also, learn about how to care for them watch them being trained. There are equine of all sizes from thouroughbreds to...
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Hengrove Park - Bristol
Hengrove Park is a 76 hectare former airfield in south Bristol, four miles from the city centre and eight miles from Bristol Airport. Today few remnants of the airport remain and the site is used mainly as an informal open space, recreation ground and sports facility by local communities. Hengrove Park is now part of a major regeneration ...
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Mill on the Brue Activity Centre - Bruton
Experience unforgettable outdoor adventures. Scale heights, paddle the river, explore underground. With over 40 exciting, stimulating and challenging activities all on site, we know there isn't a moment to lose! Kids Summer Camps During the summer holidays we run unaccompanied children’s residential camps, making...
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Hope Nature Centre - Trowbridge
The Hope Nature Centre is a charity set up in 2000 to help young adults with learning difficulties in the West Wiltshire area. We provide a safe and encouraging place of work to many who may have difficulties integrating within the work place. In order to facilitate this our project has invested in creating a new business, the Squirrels...
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Felix Road Adventure Playground - Bristol
The playground consists of a large open space incorporating wooden structures (ramps, rope swings, features to climb, slides ), a tarmac area, an outdoor stage, grassed areas with trees, a small nature area with a pond, a patio area and a sand pit.
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The Climbing Academy Boulder Club
The Climbing Academy Bouldering is a form of rock climbing free from ropes and harnesses. It is done on low height walls above crash mats. We have classes that cater for ages 0 to 16 and adult classes for 16+. For parents and children aged 0 to 4 we run the Tiny Academy, an informal and interactive class where we provide instruction,...
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Cheddar Gorge
A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous...
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Ashton Court Estate
Ashton Court Estate is a Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland. The estate is host to many activities including an annual Balloon Fiesta, two 18-hole par 3 golf courses and 13-hole disc golf course, horse riding and cycle trails (with bike hire from Pedal Progression), miniature railway with train rides for all the...
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Brandon Hill Park - Bristol
Brandon Hill is one of Bristol’s most popular picnic spots with plenty to interest everyone, panoramic views of the city, and spectacular sunsets. Brandon Hill Park is open all day, all year round.
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St Werburghs City Farm - Bristol
Come and see what we're up to - meet the animals, or stroll through the community gardens. Treat yourself to refreshments from the award winning farm cafe overlooking our adventure playground. The livestock farm, playground and community garden at St Werburgh’s City Farm are open every day of the year to visitors, including bank ...
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Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court Estate is grade II registered parkland with woods, riverside paths, is excellent for walking and playing including a separate toddler play park, accessible play equipment and things older children will love too. Oldbury Court has a play area centred on a water and sand play zone with a pirate play ship. You may need a towel and...
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Mendip Frisbee Golf Course
Mendip Frisbee Golf Course Use your Frisbee to traverse our exciting new 10 hole, woodland, disc golf course in the fewest number of throws! Mendip's New 10 Hole Disc Golf Course, one of only 35 in the country, winds through beautiful woodland and over rolling Mendip hill tops with stunning views. Originating in the USA, Disc Golf is just...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors Bath, catering for you, your child, and your family. This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
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there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Bath.
