England Open Spaces Guide

recommended places in England to enjoy the scenery and fresh air


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stately home, architectural masterpiece, housing an outstanding art collection and stunning interiors, set in 1000 acres of parkland and featured in Brideshead Revisited and Victoria

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world famous open-air theatre in stunning cliff-side location, with visitor centre and exotic, sub-tropical, coastal garden. An exhibition tells the life and times of Rowena Cade, the founder

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stunning scenery and natural beauty at Cornwall's most westerly point with cliff top walks, the First & Last House, famous signpost

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popular family attraction with animal petting and feeding, undercover play area, pony rides, goat racing and walking. Fun for all the family

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miles of trails in this mixed woodland, popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders with stunning viewpoints, picnic and BBQ areas

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This is the iconic Liverpool waterfront landmark with the buildings known as The Three Graces and the popular Beatles sculpture.

Marwell Zoo

Winchester

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100s of animals – including giraffes, tigers & penguins, set in a 140-acre park with daily talks and animal feeding and 4 adventure playgrounds

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attractions for all the family from the adventure playground, to go karts, with farmyard animals, a maze and character shows in the Alice Theatre

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Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

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set around the river, the park offers a variety of fun for the whole family. Features include boating, fishing, steam trains, assault course & much more

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famous miniature village set in 4 acres with animated scenes, many with a sense of humour, capturing the essence of England's past

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set between Bath and Bristol, the home of fun things to do, exciting live horse racing fixtures and high-quality hospitality events

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ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden

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bringing the downland landscape & vegetation to life through a series of displays & an audio-visual show

Beale Park

Reading

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specialising in captive breeding of rare birds and providing a relaxing environment with extensive playground areas and a miniature ride on train

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opened originally as a Victorian garden in 1843, with modern attractions including a water coaster, maze and themed areas

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with a continuous reputation for excellence, innovation, and dedication to conservation. It's the fifth oldest zoo in the world

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  • National Trust
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peaceful island with diverse wildlife, including the famous red squirrels and with spectacular views across the harbour

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deer park with ride on tractor and trailer rides, farm animals which can be handled by the children, picnic area and adventure playground

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a great fun filled family day out with over 100 acres and a variety of rides to suit all ages with indoor and outdoor activities

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