Abbey Gardens - Bury St Edmunds
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, East of England, Things to do
Ruins for clambering over, separate play areas for older and younger children and a large open space with seating for picnics, ensure that the whole family can relax here.
The Abbey Gardens, adjacent to the cathedral, offer a mass of horticultural colour, the occasional extraordinary sculpture and a small aviary. Walk through the magnificent Norman tower …
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Alderley Edge - Macclesfield
This adventure is in All Regions, North West, Things to do
IIn recent times, Alderley Edge may have become known as the stamping ground of the chic Cheshire set, but venture away from the upmarket shops and restaurants in the centre of the village to find an area of mature oak and beech woodland, breathtaking in its beauty.
The escarpment affords a dramatic panoramic view across the …
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Alimentum Restaurant and Bar - Cambridge
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, East of England, Places to Eat
Gastronomes of all ages will be enthralled by the dining experience at Alimentum – the latest fine-dining restaurant in Cambridge. Within 12 months of opening, Alimentum had already attracted numerous accolades, including the AA 3 Rosette Award.
Alimentum serves the finest modern French cuisine produced with quality ingredients sourced from ethical suppliers – local wherever possible …
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Alton Water - Nr Ipswich
This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do
One of Anglian Water’s many reservoirs, Alton Water, between Ipswich and Colchester, is a great place for a wet or dry day out.
Park your car in the pay-and-display and cycle the eight miles around the reservoir’s edge. There’s a hire shop offering everything from bicycles to tandems and buggies. The route is mostly off road …
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Audley End Miniature Railway - Saffron Walden
This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do
This is a wonderful train ride, through 1.5 miles of private woodland which is a fantastically quirky experience. Beware stuffed tigers, elephants, bears and snakes… The train rushes through woods, under bridges, through cuttings and past stations where teddy bears gather.
In December Father Christmas appears on Santa Specials to hand out gifts from the grotto.
There’s …
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Augill Castle - Kirkby Stephen
This adventure is in All Adventures, All Regions, North West, Places to Stay
‘Wow - it’s just like Narnia!’ exclaimed 5 year old Sam. Places to stay don’t come much more magical than this. In a wild and beautiful corner of Cumbria, Augill offers five-star accommodation in a real fairytale castle, complete with turrets, battlements and hidden doorways. Originally a Victorian gentleman’s folly, Augill is full of character, …
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Barnwell Country Park - Oundle
This adventure is in All Regions, Central, Things to do
With acres of meadows, woods and lakes and a lovely adventure playground, Barnwell Country Park offers families a fun day in the great outdoors.
There is plenty to keep little ones amused. Visit the wildlife garden, feed the ducks and explore the lakeside walks and nature trails – most of which are hard-surfaced, making them ideal …
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Bashall Barn - Clitheroe
This adventure is in All Regions, North West, Places to Eat
Sometimes simplicity is the best option and Bashall Barn proves the point. An understated barn conversion on what is still very much a working farm.
Step inside and be engulfed by the farm shop. Set under oak beams, the big glass counter is full of cheeses, olives and salads perfect for a summer’s picnic or eating …
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Beach Huts at Wells-next-the-Sea
This adventure is in All Regions, East of England, Things to do
Places to stay for a day don’t come much better than the Wells’ beach huts. Raised up on stilts and complete with a small veranda, they’re a perfect – if basic - base from which to make the most of the beach.
Part of the fun of Wells beach, however, is in the getting there. The …
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Beans Coffee Stop - Oundle
This adventure is in All Regions, Central, Places to Eat
Situated in a Grade 2 listed building, overlooking the market square in picturesque Oundle, Beans is the place to head for a proper coffee and a little something on the side.
This small and friendly independent venue is a hit with all ages, from parents and grandparents with young children to teenagers on their first date.
The …
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