Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

2 miles from Stoney Littleton Long Barrow

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is a well-preserved Neolithic chambered tomb near Wellow in Somerset, featuring multiple burial chambers inside a long stone mound, notable for its alignment with the midwinter sunrise and managed by English Heritage for public access.

2 miles from Ebbor Gorge

Ebbor Gorge is a limestone canyon in Somerset renowned for its geological formations, Neolithic and Bronze Age artifacts, rich biodiversity including rare butterflies and bats, and scenic trails managed as a national nature reserve by Natural England.

3 miles from Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.

2 miles from Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.

2 miles from Falconry at the Abbey

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.

Near Cabot Circus

Cabot Circus is a large covered shopping centre in Bristol featuring over 130 shops, department stores, a car park, restaurants, and a cinema, offering an indoor retail and leisure experience in the city centre.

2 miles from Brean Leisure Park

Brean Leisure Park is a long-established amusement park in Brean, Somerset, offering a variety of thrill rides, family attractions, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark. It features rollercoasters, a water splash zone, and hosts concerts, providing entertainment for all ages from March to November each year.

2 miles from Dr Jenner’s House, Museum & Garden

Dr Jenner's House, Museum & Garden in Berkeley is the birthplace of vaccination, offering visitors a chance to explore the historic home of Edward Jenner, his study, and gardens, including the Temple of Vaccinia. The venue combines indoor museum experiences with outdoor garden exploration and provides accessibility features.

Near Bath Assembly Rooms

The Bath Assembly Rooms is a Grade I listed Georgian building in Bath, England, featuring the largest Georgian ballroom in the city, decorated with fine art and chandeliers. It historically served as the social hub for balls and concerts and is now a National Trust visitor attraction used for exhibitions, concerts, and filming.

Near Lantern Lecture: People of Colour in Bath from the Georgian period to the Ethiopian Royal family

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.

2 miles from Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill

Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill is a National Trust owned Site of Special Scientific Interest providing extensive outdoor natural landscapes including ancient woodland, calcareous grasslands, rare plant species, and important geological features such as caves with prehistoric fossils. Visitors can explore long-distance footpaths, enjoy scenic hill views, and visit historic sites related to early human occupation and model aircraft flying activities.

2 miles from Old Bowlish House

Old Bowlish House in Somerset is a Grade II* historic clothier's mansion with Jacobean architecture, original features, and period furniture. Visitors can enjoy an owner-narrated tour of the interior and extensive gardens, along with historic buildings and ruins in the hamlet. The house is a family home with rich history and unique character.

Near Bath Skyline

Bath Skyline offers extensive outdoor walking trails including a 6-mile circular walk with scenic views, an Iron Age hillfort, natural play areas, and diverse wildlife in limestone meadows and woodlands, all accessible free of charge.

Near An exhibition: The World in Bath - Georgian People of Colour at Bath Central Library

7–10 Oct, 12–17 Oct…

An exhibition at Bath Central Library exploring the lives and histories of people of colour who lived, worked and visited Georgian Bath. Visitors can view portraits and objects connected with people uncovered through the exhibition’s research.

3 miles from Dolebury Warren

Dolebury Warren is an Iron Age hillfort and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Somerset, featuring ancient earthworks and diverse natural habitats managed by the National Trust and Avon Wildlife Trust. It offers outdoor exploration of historic ramparts and rich wildlife on a limestone ridge in the Mendip Hills.

Near The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

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.

Near Nunney Castle

Nunney Castle is a medieval moated castle ruin in Somerset, England, notable for its 14th-century tower-keep and unique architectural style influenced by French designs. It was damaged in the English Civil War and is now managed by English Heritage as a historic tourist attraction.

3 miles from King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.

Located in Risca

Risca is a historic town in Wales known for its industrial heritage and coal mining past, surrounded by wooded hills popular for hiking and mountain biking. It features a railway station, local cultural elements like a male voice choir, and several notable historic landmarks including Iron Age hillfort remains.

2 miles from Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle is a medieval fortress in Gloucestershire, home to the Berkeley family since 1153, featuring historic house tours with tapestries and fine silver, terraced gardens, and family activities such as archery and Knight School. It is also historically significant as the site of King Edward II's murder and has been used in film productions.

3 miles from Horton Court

Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.

Located in Chipping Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury is a historic market town in Gloucestershire known for its wide main street, biannual Mop Fair, festival week, and Victorian Day events, offering a rich cultural experience with local markets and heritage activities.

Near Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is a grand Welsh fortress-palace known for its moated Great Tower, Renaissance gardens, and history as a magnificent country seat that was besieged and destroyed during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the outdoor castle grounds with limited wheelchair access, enjoy a nearby café, and access facilities including a gift shop and picnic areas. The castle offers a rich historical experience in scenic countryside surroundings.

2 miles from Iford Manor Gardens

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.

2 miles from Tintern Abbey

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.

Near Milton Lodge Gardens

Milton Lodge Gardens in Wells, Somerset, is a historic garden featuring architectural terraces offering stunning views of the city and its cathedral. Visitors can enjoy the gardens with free parking and refreshments available for groups by arrangement.

2 miles from Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a medieval quadrangular castle ruin located in Somerset, England, featuring a decorated chapel with notable medieval murals and an archaeological collection of lead coffins. The site offers visitors a blend of historic ruins and detailed heritage managed by English Heritage. It tells the story of the Hungerford family and their significance through English history.

2 miles from St Briavels Castle

St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.

2 miles from Bathampton Meadows

Bathampton Meadows is a National Trust green corridor linking the city of Bath to countryside, featuring wildflower grasslands, wildlife, walking and cycling paths along the River Avon flood plain.

2 miles from Silent walking disco at Prior Park

11 Oct, 24 Oct

An early-morning silent walking disco at Prior Park, with attendees invited to sing, dance and walk around the lakes and across the Palladian bridge.

2 miles from Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.

2 miles from Brean Down Fort

Brean Down Fort is a 19th-century military fortification located on a headland in Somerset, England, known for its historical coastal defense role, Bronze Age archaeological finds, and WWII experimental weapons testing. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

2 miles from Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court is a historic 14th-century manor house in North Somerset, managed by the National Trust, featuring medieval architecture, extensive terraced gardens, and a collection of family heirlooms and Eltonware pottery. The house and gardens offer both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences and showcase the heritage of the Elton family.

Located in Clevedon

Clevedon is a picturesque Victorian seaside town in Somerset, England, known for its historic pier, marine lake, and rich cultural and natural heritage including hillforts and geological sites. It offers a blend of history, coastal beauty, and cultural attractions.

3 miles from Solsbury Hill

Little Solsbury Hill is an Iron Age hillfort located in Somerset, offering panoramic views over Bath and the Avon River. The site features archaeological remains including stone ramparts and medieval field systems, situated within the scenic Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and managed by the National Trust.

3 miles from Kingswood Abbey

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.

2 miles from Cadbury Camp

Cadbury Camp is an Iron Age hill fort located in Somerset, England, featuring ancient earthworks and ditches on a natural ridge. It is historically significant and managed by the National Trust with ongoing conservation efforts to preserve its natural and archaeological features.

2 miles from Nagshead

Nagshead is a nature reserve in the Forest of Dean featuring mature oak woodland, diverse bird species, and two nature trails with varying terrain. It offers bird hides and picnic areas for visitors. The visitor centre is open seasonally on weekends and bank holidays. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead, and entry is free for all visitors.

3 miles from Meare Fish House

The Abbot's Fish House is a 14th century Grade I listed Gothic building in Meare, Somerset, notable as the only surviving monastic fishery building in England. It was used for storing and preparing fish and as a residence for the chief fisherman of Glastonbury Abbey. Now cared for by English Heritage, it offers visitors a unique glimpse into medieval monastic industry and architecture.

2 miles from Sand Point

Sand Point and Middle Hope in Somerset are known for their geological formations, rare flora, and archaeological features, including ancient barrows and a possible castle mound. The area is owned by the National Trust and offers extensive walking opportunities with scenic views of the Bristol Channel and surrounding regions.

Located in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a seaside town in Somerset, England, known for its sandy beach, historic piers, cultural venues, and rich heritage as a Victorian seaside resort.

3 miles from Kilver Court Garden

Kilver Court is an outdoor garden based on an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show design, featuring ornamental ponds, herbaceous and colour-themed borders, set against a spectacular Victorian railway viaduct in Shepton Mallet.

3 miles from Offa's Dyke

Offa's Dyke is a historic three mile section of an earthwork boundary along the Anglo-Welsh border featuring wooded trails and scenic views, including the Devil's Pulpit overlooking Tintern Abbey. It is part of a National Trail popular with walkers, with free entry and parking available nearby, though the walk involves uneven and steep terrain.

Near Hamswell House

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.

2 miles from Village walk

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.

3 miles from Caerleon Roman Baths

Caerleon Roman Baths offer a unique historical experience with remains of a Roman fortress including baths, barracks, and an amphitheatre. Visitors can explore indoor exhibitions and extensive outdoor ruins with accessible facilities and educational resources suitable for families and school groups.