Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, Somerset is a 100-acre zoo and working farm featuring the largest elephant facility in northern Europe, a diverse collection of animals including African and Asian species, extensive outdoor exhibits, indoor play and educational areas, a long hedge maze, and active conservation programmes. It offers food services and family-friendly activities in a mixed indoor and outdoor setting.
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.
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.
A restored 18th-century cottage on the Somerset Levels featuring period details, situated in a rural village setting near pubs and shops, with a cosy and homely atmosphere.
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.
Rock House is a Grade II listed terraced holiday let in Wells, Somerset, arranged over three floors with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, accommodating up to eight guests in a historic yet comfortable setting near local shops and eateries.
This 14-acre Grade II-listed garden in Wells features historic and contemporary garden styles including a Dutch-style garden, arboretum, and glasshouse. Visitors can explore moated grounds with spring pools, sculpture, and plant sales, along with a children's play area and refreshments. The adjacent Bishop's Palace buildings and chapel are also open.