Bill Quay Farm is a treasured green space on the edge of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Here, we not only farm for food, but also to learn, preserve rare breeds and provide activities for the local community. Since July 2013, the farm has been run by Bill Quay Community Farm Association, a registered charity, which …
The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a small zoological collection near the town of Milnthorpe, Cumbria, England, with a science and evolution theme. Since April 2012 the zoo has been run by the registered charity Lakeland Trust for Natural Sciences. The centre is divided into several sections, including a butterfly hall and aquarium, as well as …
Linton Zoo, Cambridgeshire?s Wildlife Breeding Centre is the perfect place for a family outing whatever your age. With a wealth of rare and exotic wildlife to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others so?there is always something exciting to see and do. The zoo is set in …
We first grew strawberries for Pick-Your-Own back in 1979 on a fairly limited scale (i.e. 4 acres), but have subsequently added many other fruit and vegetable crops. The total PYO area is now close to 50 acres with about 20 different crops grown! A crucial element to growing these crops is access to water for …
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity that rescues and rehabilitates grey seals pup from around the Cornish Coastline. Each season, the Sanctuary rehabilitates over 70 seal pups that have been rescued for various reasons, from malnourishment to being separated from their mum. The Sanctuary also provides a permanent home to animals that need special …
Our birds and wildlife are increasingly vulnerable in a rapidly-changing world. Together, we can create bigger, better, more joined-up spaces to save our wildlife, and our shared home. The RSPB is the country’s largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. Together with our partners, we protect threatened birds?and wildlife so our …
This magical and very special 20 acre private garden with three lakes is set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple. Created by Dr Jimmy Smart VMH in the late 1950’s the gardens are a wonderful haven in which to relax and enjoy the impressive collections of plants, shrubs …
The Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse museum is located here, and a?watermill?dating from 1847.[3]?The main buildings of the Gressenhall workhouse were built in 1777 when it was a house of industry. Here paupers would work under quite a strict regime in return for accommodation. This changed after the?Poor Law Amendment Act?of 1834: as a result the …
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre is a small family run animal sanctuary based at Thorpe Farm Centre near Barnard Castle having previously been situated in Clifton Dykes near Penrith since it started in 2006. The centre is currently home to over 600 animals, many of which have been pets in the past and are now looking …
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue is a registered UK charity (Charity No. 1131536). Wetheriggs is an international animal rescue centre now located on the A66 just outside Barnard Castle in County Durham, England. The rescue centre takes in a wide range of animals apart from domestic cats and dogs. Many of the animals were previously pets which …
The nature reserve here is open to the public all year round, and features rare trees, ancient hedgerows, the River Eye, and a lake teaming with wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its wildflower meadows. People have met, lived and farmed at Greystones continuously for thousands of years, and the site …
A dramatic landscape surrounded by hills. Enjoy a stunning 2.5 mile walk round Dove Stone reservoir with picnic area and woodland paths on the way. There are additional tracks around Yeoman Hey and Greenfield reservoirs, or a 1.5 mile route to Chew reservoir, a steep walk rewarded by fabulous views.
Family Attraction based in North Wales only 6 miles from Chester. Set in 80 acres at the gateway to North Wales, Greenacres Animal Park is the perfect venue for a fantastic day out for families and groups. Explore our website?to find out more about everything there is to see and do here! We have many …
Oasis Down to Earth Farm is a community centre with a difference: we are based on a farm in urban Southampton. As a not-for-profit charity, our mission is to?provide a socially inclusive, happy experience where people of all abilities and differences are respected and valued. We aim to educate, empower and engage with our local …
Monk Park farm is a brilliant family visitor attraction near Thirsk in North Yorkshire. We?ve got hundreds of friendly, cute animals to meet, and lots of fun farm-based activities for a wonderful day out to remember.
This reserve forms part of the Arun Valley Special Protection Area (SPA) near the South Downs, extending across a broad sweep of undisturbed wet grassland, intersected with wildlife-rich ditches and surrounded by woodlands. It’s a key location for wintering wildfowl including Bewick’s swan, wigeon, teal, shoveler and pintail.
Rare Breed Farm and cafe in Aylesbury Vale A sustainably run visitor attraction and venue that?s located in beautiful open countryside where there?s plenty of space to explore. Most of the farm is laid out to paddocks for our rare breed farm animals and includes our Animal Barn and Pets? Corner where visitors can meet …
We provide donkey assisted therapy to approximately 180 children every week. These children have a wide range of additional needs and disabilities. We bring enjoyment and pleasure into their lives and our work helps with their co-ordination and overall development, as well as giving them the satisfaction that comes with the achievement of learning new …
Come and meet our lovely group of llamas, learn more about these gentle, intelligent animals and take a llama for a relaxing walk around our beautiful private parkland. At the end of your llama experience, enjoy refreshments on the patio and choose a memento from our market cart of llama themed gifts.
FREE ADMISSION Graves Park Animal Farm provides a popular home to some of the rarest breeds of farm animals in the country. Open – 10am to 3.50pm, 7 days a week.
Trewithen means ?house of the trees? and with 30 acres of surrounding woodland gardens and more than two hundred acres of parkland, the name couldn?t be more appropriate. Revered as a masterpiece of landscape gardening, Trewithen?s south-facing great glade was developed at the time of the great plant hunting expeditions between 1910 and 1932. Astonishing …
Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth is an aquarium located in Tynemouth, England. It is home to over 40 living displays, from tropical sharks and lobsters to seahorses and tropical fish. At the Aquarium?s heart is a large ocean tank where an underwater walkthrough tunnel offers close encounters with the tropical coral reef fish. Other displays …
Shibden Estate is one of West Yorkshire’s most important heritage sites. It is a jewel in the crown of Calderdale’s cultural resources. Explore Shibden’s beautifully restored grounds. These were commissioned by Anne Lister and influenced by the picturesque landscape movement of the early 19th century. The “Paisley Shawl” inspired Victorian bedding designs of Joshua Major. …
Gibraltar Point is a dynamic stretch of unspoilt coastline running southwards from the edge of Skegness to the mouth of the Wash. Known for its impressive views and sheer scale and diversity of wildlife, Gibraltar Point is worth visiting in different seasons to fully appreciate its landscape.
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