Hill Close Gardens
Warwick
herbaceous borders, over 80 heritage pear and apple trees, over 100 varieties of snowdrops, display of antique garden equipment, children's garden and a garden trail for younger visitors. Truly, something for everyone
Longleat House
Warminster
lose yourself in the world's longest hedge maze, visit the Elizabethan stately home or drive through the world famous safari park
Woburn Abbey
Woburn
set in a magnificent deer park, the ancestral home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years has many attractions, including a famous wild life reserve
Alton Water
Ipswich
Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered
Croome
Worcester
a secret, wartime airbase now a museum and visitor centre, restored parkland great for walking and with the 18th Century mansion at its centre
Housesteads Fort
near Bardon Mill
the most remarkable Roman remains in the country, a real insight into Roman military life and discover the past behind the archaeological remains
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
an historic park in the heart of suburban Newcastle. It is a peaceful haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike
Kielder Castle is the visitor centre for Britain's biggest forest with over 250 square miles to explore with exhibitions about forestry and conservation
Richmond Park
Richmond-upon-Thames
covering 2500 acres, escape to the great outdoors with wide open spaces, grasslands and deer herds, just a stone’s throw from central London
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Arundel
spot kingfishers, hand feed geese at World Wetlands and stroll gentle, quiet paths to watch wildlife. Stunning views and children's play area
Abberton Reservoir
Colchester
internationally important wetland site, with up to 40,000 ducks, geese and swans visiting each year with five hides on the site for watching the wide range of wildlife that visit the reservoir
Beacon Fell Country Park
Preston
185 acres of extensive conifer woods and moorland with forest walks and viewpoints including a summit of 266m above sea leavel
Bude Canal & Harbour
Bude
historic harbour and short canal, now a regeneration project with visitor centre. Rowing boats for hire and a great place for a leisurely walk
Andrew's Wood Nature Reserve
Kingsbridge
79 acres woodland reserve five miles north of Kingsbridge - mainly composed of oak, birch & beech trees - diverse flora of bilberry & ferns - supports a good bird population - also large numbers of dormice - two circular way-marked trails
Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre
Camberley
lauded as "Britain's most beautiful waterway", the canal runs through unspoilt countryside in the heart of North Hampshire. The Visitor Centre provides a history exhibition & information point
Bradgate Country Park
Leicester
850 acres of natural parkland surrounding the ruins of Bradgate house, home of Lady Jane Grey, the 9 day Queen of England. Also featuring extensive wildlife
Broads Wildlife Centre
Norwich
admire the panoramic vista across the water and the wide variety of wildlife from the Wildlife Centre reached by a boardwalk
Go Ape
Buxton
set in the beautiful Peak District National Park, this leafy course is beautiful in all seasons – a lush green tunnel high up in the tree tops
spanning some 450 acres, and home of the legendary Robin Hood, the forest offers something for everyone of all ages and abilities
home to a variety of wildlife with 500 plant species and 200 species fo birds set on a limestone promontory with 200 feet high cliffs
British Wildlife Centre
Lingfield
over 40 different species, from tiny field mice to magnificent red deer including badgers and hedgehogs. All the natural wild life to be found in Britain, with informative displays and a conservation project to visit
Fermyn Wood Country Park
Brigstock
this country park includes a picnic area, forest walks & wildlife observation.
Wicken Fen
Ely
Step back in time to an authentic Fen, to one of the oldest nature reserves in the country, virtually the last of its kind left in Britain