Animals and Nature

RSPB The Lodge

The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences. The woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover an area of some 220 hectares, and now form the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.

RSPB Hesketh Out Marsh

Hesketh Out Marsh is a unique site that is part of the Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve. This rare saltmarsh habitat is home to a variety of wonderful wildlife including: pink-footed geese and wigeons in winter, along with big flocks of wading birds like redshanks and lapwings.

RSPB Lodmoor

Lodmoor is a quiet haven for wildlife in the popular seaside town of Weymouth. The combination of a large reedbed, open water, saltmarsh, wet grassland and bushes attract a variety of different birds, including bearded tits and Cetti’s warblers, gulls, ducks, kingfishers and winter waders.

National Forest Adventure Farm

Adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. Onsite casual restaurant using local produce. Welcome to the National Forest Adventure Farm, we?d love you to join us for a day of exciting indoor fun, outdoor adventure and farm animals! Come along to one of our many events running throughout the year including the Easter Eggstravaganza, …

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Portland Bird Observatory

We are an independent organisation and a UK registered charity. We cater not just for birders but for naturalists of all persuasions, and our accommodation in the Old Lower Lighthouse is available to anyone who wishes to stay with us and enjoy any aspect of the natural environment of Portland.

Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary

Porfell Wildlife Park is a wild family attraction only a few miles from Looe in South East Cornwall. It offers sanctuary to many different animals from around the world. They might be neglected, injured, imported illegally or simply no longer wanted. For whatever reason they come to us, they?re always welcome. Since 1989, we?ve created …

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Inverewe Garden & Estate

Inverewe Garden is a botanical garden in the Scottish Highlands. It is located just to the north of Poolewe in Wester Ross, and is noted for the breadth of its collection. The garden was created from barren land in 1862 by Osgood Mackenzie[1] [2] on the 850 hectares (2,100 acres) estate bought for him by …

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Duthie Park & Garden

Duthie Park opened in 1883 after it was gifted to the city by Miss Elizabeth Crombie Duthie in 1880 for the ?wellbeing and recreation of Aberdeen inhabitants.? Duthie Park is loved by locals and visitors due to its wonderfully restored Victorian features such as the Band Stand, fountains and boating ponds. The park also has …

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Dartmoor Zoo

Dartmoor Zoological Park (originally Dartmoor Wildlife Park) is a 30-acre (12 ha) zoo near the village of Sparkwell, on the south-west edge of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon in the South West of England. It was opened in 1968 by Ellis Daw who ran it until its licence was revoked and it was forced …

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Scottish Owl Centre

The Scottish Owl Centre is the home to Scotland’s largest collection of owls. Located in Polkemmet County Park, it is both a fun and educational day out for the whole family.

National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

The National Marine Aquarium is a registered charity committed to promoting a sympathetic understanding of the sea through programmes of education, conservation and research. As the largest Aquarium in the UK it boasts more than 70 sharks, a giant pacific octopus, a loggerhead turtle and lots more opportunities to connect to the world’s oceans. Besides …

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Kellie Castle & Garden

Medieval atmosphere meets Victorian style at Kellie Castle. The oldest parts date back to the 14th century, but the whole interior was overhauled in the late 19th century by the Lorimers, a famous artistic family. Crow-stepped gables and fairytale stone towers form the outer frame, while indoors elaborate plaster ceilings and painted panelling lie alongside …

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RSPB South Essex Wildlife Garden

Set within Wat Tyler Country Park, South Essex Wildlife Garden is the perfect place to find out more about the RSPB. Enjoy a stroll in peaceful surroundings and find out more about gardening for wildlife. You might even catch a glimpses of waders foraging in the mud?in the tidal creeks around the Wat Tyler country …

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RSPB Vange Marsh

Vange Marsh is a glorious mosaic of wetland habitats that attract many species of birds throughout the year. The fresh and saltwater lagoons here host breeding avocets, little ringed plovers, lapwings and reed buntings. While wigeons, teals and shovelers are regular visitors in the winter. ?

Windmill Hill City Farm

Windmill Hill City Farm was formed in 1976 by a volunteer group of local residents determined to see a piece of inner city wasteland put to more productive use, giving the local community the opportunity to experience farming in the heart of the city. It offers educational, recreational and therapeutic facilities and activities for local …

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The Lost Gardens Heligan

The Lost Gardens of Heligan (Cornish: Lowarth Helygen, meaning “willow tree garden”), near Mevagissey in Cornwall, are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The gardens are typical of the 19th century Gardenesque style with areas of different character and in different design styles. The gardens were created by members of the …

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Perriswood Archery & Falconry

Perriswood is a family entertainment centre with a difference. No entrance fee no parking charge and access to one of Britan’s most impressive views which you can enjoy from our coffee shop. Activities include archery falconry air rifle range and not to be confused with our air soft range. Falconry is suitable for all ages, …

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Pili Palas Nature World

Small, hands-on zoo aimed at kids with meerkat, bug and butterfly enclosures, plus indoor play zone.

Lower Drayton Farm

We are a family fun farm in Penkridge, near Stafford, offering lots for families to do in the countryside. We?ve got friendly animals to look at, an adventure playground, nature trail, a woodland walk, tractor and trailer rides with Farmer Ray, and great seasonal activities such as our Maize Maze! We welcome visitors in wheelchairs …

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Peak Wildlife Park

Peak Wildlife Park is a zoo in central England. The nearest towns are Leek, Ashbourne and Stoke-on-Trent. The zoo was originally known as Blackbrook Zoological Park, but entered administration in 2014 and closed. It was purchased by Jake Veasey and Colin MacDougall and reopened under its current name in 2015. Blackbrook Zoological Park was established …

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Aston Springs Farm

Dozens of things to see and do for all the family! Hello and welcome to Aston Springs Farm, one of South Yorkshires newest visitor attractions! Aston Springs Farm had been created by two sisters from a love of animals and the outdoors as well as a desire to provide the local community with a place …

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RSPB Tollie Red Kites Natural Reserve

With stunning views across Easter Ross to Ben Wyvis, Tollie Red Kites provides close-up views of our most graceful bird of prey. See volunteers feed the birds every day from a specially-converted farmstead building, an ongoing partnership between RSPB Scotland and the Brahan Estate. The last 800m to the site is along farm tracks.

Jimmy?s Farm

Jimmy’s Farm as seen on TV, home of the rare breed Essex Pig. We are a working farm and are open for visitors 7 days a week. There’s loads to do at the farm for?a great family day out. We have a Nature Trail, Woodland Walk, Beautiful Garden’s, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area, Barn Restaurant …

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