Crocodiles of the World

3 miles from Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a historic moated manor house in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive 16th-century architecture and parkland, open for tours including group and educational visits with onsite café and shop.

3 miles from Cirencester Amphitheatre

Cirencester Amphitheatre in Gloucestershire is the remains of a large Roman amphitheatre, notable as the second-largest in Roman Britain, with visible earthworks and evidence of tiered seating for thousands of spectators, and historical significance as a defensive site in the 5th century.

3 miles from Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is a historic Grade I-listed Palladian mansion set in 300 acres of parkland in Oxfordshire, featuring rich interior decorations and offering guided tours by appointment. It has a long history as a retreat for royalty and notable figures.

3 miles from Birdland Park and Gardens

Birdland Park and Gardens is a wildlife park in Gloucestershire housing around 500 birds in aviaries and natural habitats, famous for the only king penguins in England, Wales, or Ireland, plus dedicated breeding programs and nature reserves.

2 miles from Lydiard House & Park

Lydiard House & Park in Wiltshire features a historic Palladian mansion with ornate interiors and family portraits, set in 260 acres of parkland including a restored Georgian walled garden. The venue offers a cafe, children's play area, and hosts year-round events, making it a compelling destination for families and history enthusiasts.

Near King John’s Palace (Langley Farmhouse)

King John's Palace at Langley Farmhouse is a historic house in Oxfordshire offering stays with accommodation for 12 guests, featuring six bedrooms, indoor leisure rooms, a children's playroom, and extensive outdoor gardens with dining areas. Visitors can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences in a family-friendly setting.

2 miles from Whittington Court

Whittington Court is a small Tudor manor house with Jacobean and later additions located in the Cotswold countryside. Visitors can explore many historically significant rooms, view collections of textiles, antiques, and books, and enjoy both the indoor historic house and the outdoor gardens around the property. The site offers self-guided tours, a café, and is accessible with some limitations.

2 miles from Chastleton House

Chastleton House is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Oxfordshire with extensive historic interiors and well-preserved gardens. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors a combined indoor and outdoor heritage experience including the Long Gallery, historic rooms, and gardens that are the birthplace of croquet as a competitive sport.

2 miles from Ashdown

Ashdown House is a 17th-century Carolean country house in Oxfordshire with historic gardens and parkland open for guided tours. Visitors can enjoy indoor historic interiors and outdoor grounds including rare Iron Age earthworks nearby.

3 miles from Blenheim Palace – Park & Gardens

Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and an 18th century baroque masterpiece with over 300 years of history. Visitors can explore the palace's interiors, extensive formal gardens, and vast parkland while enjoying family-friendly facilities, educational tours, and a café.

3 miles from Kiftsgate Court Gardens

Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a family-run garden in the Cotswolds known for its rare plants, the renowned Kiftsgate rose, and beautifully designed garden areas across different seasons. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor gardens with spectacular views, enjoy a cafe, and shop on-site.

3 miles from Brambly Hedge at Hidcote

26 Sep–1 Nov, 6–8 Nov…

Visitors can follow a Brambly Hedge story trail through Hidcote, helping Primrose the mouse find her way home. The experience begins inside the Manor House and continues in the gardens, with miniature mouse homes, story scenes and interactive displays.

2 miles from Dover's Hill

Dover's Hill is a natural amphitheatre in the Cotswolds offering expansive views, historic Olympic Games traditions, ancient Roman vineyard remains, and a rich mix of wildlife and plants. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, annual events, and eco-friendly refreshments in a dog-friendly outdoor environment.

3 miles from Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition presents garments from Charles Wade’s Snowshill Costume Collection, exploring clothing, cultural identity, personal expression and social history.

3 miles from Wayland's Smithy

Wayland's Smithy is an ancient Early Neolithic chambered long barrow in Oxfordshire, notable as a well-preserved example of the Severn-Cotswold tomb style. Visitors can explore the outdoor prehistoric stone barrow and surrounding landscape, reflecting early agricultural societies in Britain. The site is open all year under English Heritage management and features modern cultural significance with Pagan ritual use.

3 miles from Deddington Castle

Deddington Castle is a large earthwork site of an 11th-century motte-and-bailey castle in Oxfordshire, featuring visible ramparts and mounds, now serving as a public park and nature walk managed by English Heritage and the local parish council.

2 miles from Chastleton

Chastleton House is a well-preserved Jacobean country house with original interiors and a series of intimate historic gardens. Visitors can explore rare textiles, enjoy conservation tours, and browse a second-hand bookshop. The venue offers a unique time capsule experience without modern intrusions, set in peaceful Cotswold surroundings.

2 miles from Kirtlington Park

Kirtlington Park is an 18th-century Georgian Palladian mansion set in Capability Brown designed gardens and parkland in Oxfordshire. It offers visitors tours of the historic house and scenic outdoor grounds, with good wheelchair accessibility.

Near Priory Cottage

Priory Cottages is a 14th-century former monastic grange and manor house in Steventon, Oxfordshire, notable for its historic architecture and managed by the National Trust, open to visitors by appointment.

3 miles from The Living Rainforest

The Living Rainforest is an indoor tropical rainforest visitor attraction and ecological centre in Berkshire featuring three glasshouses with diverse rain forest layers, rare plants and animals, and educational exhibits including sustainability themes. It offers a café, gift shop, and an outdoor children's playground.

3 miles from Minster Lovell Hall

Minster Lovell Hall is a historic 15th-century manor house ruin in Oxfordshire, featuring extensive remains including a tower, entrance porch, and dovecote, set beside the River Windrush and managed by English Heritage.

3 miles from Cirencester Park

Cirencester Park is a large parkland with a mansion known for its monumental yew hedge, extensive woodland, and pasture with historical significance including baroque avenues and the site of a former castle, open for visitors to explore the grounds.

2 miles from Heelis

Heelis is the central office of the National Trust in Swindon, noted for its environmentally friendly design and modern architecture. It functions primarily as an office building with a focus on sustainability.

Located in Swindon

Swindon is a large historic market town in Wiltshire, England, known for its rich railway heritage, cultural festivals, shopping outlets, and diverse multicultural community.

3 miles from Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones is a complex of three prehistoric megalithic monuments in Oxfordshire, England, including a stone circle, dolmen, and monolith, known for their archaeological importance and folkloric significance. The site is managed by the Rollright Trust and attracts visitors interested in history, archaeology, and contemporary Pagan practices.

Located in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is a historic market town in West Oxfordshire, set in the Cotswolds with a rich heritage including medieval architecture, a Norman castle earthwork, and cultural venues. It offers arts festivals, a theatre, and local shops and pubs for visitors.

Near Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Sudeley Castle is a historic Tudor castle with over 1,000 years of history located in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. Visitors can explore the castle rooms, exhibitions, and extensive gardens, including the Queens Garden, and enjoy family-friendly activities such as an adventure playground and daily tours. The site offers accessible parking, wheelchair-accessible garden routes, and food options on-site.

Located in Winchcombe

Winchcombe is a historic market town in the Cotswolds known for its medieval buildings, heritage railway, long-distance walking trails, and notable attractions like Sudeley Castle and Hailes Abbey ruins.

Near Hook Norton Brewery

Hook Norton Brewery is a family-owned historic brewery in Oxfordshire offering guided tours through its Victorian Tower Brewery featuring traditional brewing methods, a working steam engine, and beer tastings. Visitors can explore original brewery buildings, shop for artisan products, and enjoy a cafe serving homemade food.

2 miles from Belas Knap

Belas Knap is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located on Cleeve Hill, Gloucestershire, featuring distinctive burial chambers and a false entrance. Visitors explore the historic outdoor site with significant archaeological value, offering scenic hilltop views.

3 miles from Bibury

Bibury is a scenic village in Gloucestershire known for its historic honey-coloured stone cottages, Arlington Row's iconic conservation area, and the natural beauty of the River Coln valley. Visitors enjoy the blend of traditional rural English architecture, wildlife reserves, and a rich cultural heritage including a Grade I listed church and connections to historic crafts and weaving.