Bristol Zoo Project is a large wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire featuring diverse habitats and species focused on global conservation efforts, with facilities for families and food service.
This detached 19th-century stone cottage is situated on the banks of the River Wye in a rural Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Monmouthshire, featuring a wild garden with streams and a decking area, and offering a wood-burning stove and a historic charm.
Monmouth Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin located in Monmouth, Wales, known as the birthplace of King Henry V. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of the castle and learn about its significance during the English Civil War, alongside a regimental museum housed in nearby Great Castle House.
A charming Grade II listed cottage in Uley village with an upside-down layout, nestled in a picturesque rural valley near public footpaths and local towns, featuring a private courtyard and countryside setting.
Owlpen Manor is a romantic Tudor manor house in Gloucestershire featuring terraced gardens, unique historic interiors, and woodland walks. Visitors can enjoy private guided tours, a church with notable mosaics, and onsite dining options in a picturesque Cotswold valley setting.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
A family sensory trail brings the story of ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ to life through interactive installations, inviting visitors to search for the bear.
The Malthouse is a Grade II listed historic property located in Norton St. Philip, offering accommodation for large families and groups with seven bedrooms spread over multiple floors and a unique historic character featuring uneven steps and ancient beams.
Iford Manor Gardens in Wiltshire features a unique Italianate garden designed by Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto around a medieval house. Visitors can explore historical garden architecture, classical sculptures, and woodland walks. The venue includes an award-winning café and restaurant and offers special tours and an immersive outdoor garden experience.
A beautifully converted historic village school situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a homely and peaceful self-contained retreat ideal for families and pets, set in a quiet countryside village location with en-suite bedrooms and an enclosed garden.
Cornwall House is a 17th-century brick-built townhouse in Monmouth featuring original architectural details including a fine staircase and a walled kitchen garden. Visitors can explore its historic interiors and garden, with access limited by steps. Admission is free for Historic Houses members or with a bus ticket.
This detached 18th-century holiday cottage is situated on a hill with views over the Georgian city of Bath, featuring a garden, balcony, and a rooftop terrace for city viewing.
Prior Park Landscape Garden is a historically significant English landscape garden near Bath, designed by Alexander Pope and Capability Brown, featuring iconic structures like a Palladian bridge and Gothic temple, set in a steep valley with lakes and restored grounds open to the public.
9 Oct
Dr Tim Manningmore gives a talk exploring the history of People of Colour in Bath, from the Georgian period to the Ethiopian Royal family’s move to Fairfield House.
Capp Mill is a charming detached 17th-century Cotswold mill set in picturesque grounds near Painswick village, offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with historic character and waterside views.
An adjoining barn conversion on a working dairy farm in Arlingham, Gloucestershire, surrounded by countryside and ideal for walking and cycling enthusiasts, with shared outdoor garden space and private onsite parking.
Hardwicke Court is a historic Smirke house made of Cotswold stone, home to the Lloyd-Baker family for six generations. Visitors can enjoy guided tours through three main rooms, including the drawing room, library, and dining room, while also exploring the gardens. The house offers insights into period furniture, paintings, and family history.
Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed holiday cottage set in a quiet countryside village directly on the Cotswolds Way, near Bath, with a homely and romantic character and many original features.
Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join a guided walk through Dyrham village as it was in 1704, and learn about its links to the estate and the lives of its villagers.
Tintern Abbey Cottage is a historic and cosy detached cottage located directly opposite Tintern Abbey in a rural conservation area, offering scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families with children and pets.
Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, located beside the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Its impressive gothic ruins are a popular outdoor tourist attraction rich in history and celebrated in art and literature. Visitors can explore historic ruins with scenic riverside views and learn about its cultural and industrial past.
10–11 Oct (this weekend)
See birds of prey in flight at Tintern Abbey and learn about their lives and the role of falconry in Tudor times. Visitors can also have their photo taken with the birds.