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Tropiquaria |
Cheddar Caves and Gorge |
Fleet Air Arm Musuem |
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| Tropiquaria Zoo, Washford Cross, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0QB. | Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Somerset, BS27 3QF. |
Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT. | ||||
| You can hold a snake or a creepy crawly in the Tropical Hall. Variation of things to see including the puppet show, newly decorated aquarium or the radio museum. There is a full-size pirate ship to play on outside or an indoor play castle. Plus animals all around to see. Tropiquaria Wildlife Park | See Gough`s cave with the aid of an audio guide, that contains stalactites and stalagmites. Visit Cox`s cave and the crystal quest There is a museum of pre-history. Children can try their hand at Cave painting. Climb the lookout tower or ride on the open top bus. Cheddar Caves and Gorge | The Museum consists of 4 large halls, each hall has ground floor and upper levels. The story of Naval Aviation is told from helium filled airships, to seaplanes, bi-planes, the carrier borne aircraft of WWII and modern helicopters. See Concorde, the Falklands War film and Aircraft Carrier experience. Fleet Air Arm Museum | ||||
Dunster Castle and Gardens |
Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park |
Cricket St Thomas Lakes and Gardens |
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| Dunster Castle, Dunster, near Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL. | Apex Leisure and Wildlife Park, Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA9 3YY. | Cricket St Thomas Lakes and Gardens, Cricket St. Thomas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 4DB. | ||||
| This castle situated on top of a wooded hill has lovely views across Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Beautifully decorated rooms and a magnificent staircase inside. Family trails help you explore the castle and gardens. Castle is open mid March - Oct. Dunster Castle | The pits formed from clay digging are now lakes, after flooding, and home to wildlife. There is a 40 min gentle walk around the lake. There is a childrens play area with swings, slide, roundabout, seesaw and tyre swing. There is also a skate park, picnic spots and free car park. Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park | The new grotto and water garden is planted for year round colour. There is a small train to take you round the lakes and gardens. Refreshments available at the Hamilton Tea Rooms. Larger animals are now gone, you may see meerkats, a lemur or deer. Tel: 01460 30111 Cricket St Thomas Lakes and Gardens | ||||
Rug Ratz Indoor Play |
Ashton Windmill |
Montacute House |
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| Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre Stourton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3AR. | Chapel Allerton, Somerset, BS26 2PP. | Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP. | ||||
| Rug Ratz is a fun soft play place for children aged 0-11 years old. Three separate play areas for babies, toddlers and older children. Find multi-level areas packed with mazes slides ropeways, ball pools and much more.Meals and drinks available. 20% off admission price for pre-booked groups of 10 or more. Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre | The stone tower of Ashton Windmill is over 200 years old. This 18th century flour mill last worked in 1927. Great views across the Cheddar G orge, Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll. Open Easter to Sept on Sun and BH from 2:30-4:30pm. Also open Wed in Jul & Aug. Free entry. Ashton Windmill | This magnificent Elizabethan House has over 60 Tudor and Elizabethan portraits displayed in the long gallery. Period furniture and textiles are on view in the State rooms. You can walk around the formal gardens or wider estate. Family trails and traker packs available. House open Mar-Oct. Montacute House | ||||
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