Aylestone Meadows is an 8.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council. It is Leicester’s largest nature reserve situated on the floodplains of the River Soar and River Biam along with several locks of the Grand Union Canal. It has a high wildlife conservation value, and has …
The St Andrews Botanic Garden is an 18-acre botanical garden in the university town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. It is located on the banks of the wooded Kinness Burn in the Canongate area, on the southern edge of the town. The gardens are supported by the University of St Andrews and Fife Council, …
Copas Farms is a modern and progressive family-run business which retains its deep roots in sustainable farming whilst at the same time diversifying to maximise use of the Estate?s assets. Currently the Estate extends to a total landholding of just over 2300 acres in and around the Chilterns and Thames Valley.? Of this approximately 1850 …
The first house at Bowood was built circa 1725 on the site of a hunting lodge, by the former tenant Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd Baronet, who had purchased the property from the Crown. His grandfather Sir Orlando Bridgeman, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, had been granted the lease by Charles II.[2] Bridgeman got …
We are passionate about giving children (and adults alike) the opportunity to see, touch, smell, hear and taste the experience of a real working?farm.
Messingham Zoo is a family run business. The primary aim is to offer something different to larger zoos and wildlife parks by focusing on close up encounters with smaller, friendlier animals. Education forms a big part of what we want to deliver, teaching about animal care and welfare. The zoo is still being established but …
Our farm offers many opportunities to engage with. Daily volunteering involves working with animals and helping out in the gardens. Schools from near and far also come to one of our guided tours/workshops, where we also offer bespoke courses and tours. The farm is a great place to hold parties for all ages but make …
The gateway to the Dee Estuary reserve, Burton Mere Wetlands straddles the border between England and Wales with a mosaic of freshwater wetland habitats, mixed farmland and woodland. The area is bursting with wildlife, hosting avocets, egrets, harriers, noisy redshanks, swallows and swifts. ?
Twycross Zoo is a medium to large zoo near Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire. The zoo has the largest collection of monkeys and apes in the Western World, and in 2006 re-launched itself as “Twycross Zoo ? The World Primate Centre”. Twycross Zoo was established by Molly Badham and Nathalie Evans in 1963. The pair had …
Bushy Park in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is the second largest of London’s Royal Parks, at 445 hectares (1,100 acres) in area, after Richmond Park. The park, most of which is open to the public, is immediately north of Hampton Court Palace and Hampton Court Park and is a few minutes’ walk …
Experience the spectacle when thousands of wintering ducks, geese and swans visit the estuary and surrounding grazing marshes. In fact, up to 64,000 wintering wildfowl visit the reserve every year, the latter including pink-footed geese and wigeons, as well as breeding lapwings, redshanks and avocets. Raptors are also regular visitors. ?
By car: take the Exeter Racecourse turning off the A38 Devon Expressway. From the A380 you can follow the brown tourist signs for Haldon Belvedere. Please don’t use our postcode in your Sat Nav! It will take you to the Forestry Commission Office and not the Haldon Forest Park visitor car park. Instead, carry on …
The history of Abbotsbury is tied closely with the creation of the monastery that once dominated the village and the Fox-Strangways family. In 1541, the abbey lands were leased to Sir Giles Strangways, who converted part of the old monastery into a mansion. Later, Sir John Strangways, who was a staunch Royalist, held Abbotsbury for …
This reserve is haven for wildlife on the northern bank of the River Yare in Norfolk. Sited around 8 miles south-east of Norwich, near the village of Buckenham, it consists of marshland, reedbed, wetland and valley habitats – it often boasts the only regular winter flock of bean geese in England.
Come and meet a whole host of different creatures: from the traditional farm livestock such as sheep, goats, pigs and chickens to the smaller animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. We have an outdoor play area, including a small wooden assault course and an antique tractor for your little ones to climb all over. …
Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park is a 77-acre farm in the picturesque Pang Valley. Originally the farm was purely a working farm, growing corn and housing a small flock of sheep. In 1986 six acres of strawberry fields were planted and the farm became a popular pick-your-own. In 1992 the decision was taken to …
Anglesey Sea Zoo has been an aquarium for over 30 years. We?re a unique marine aquarium and all weather family attraction, focusing entirely on native British marine wildlife. A splashing family day out for all ages in all weathers! Here you can find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, …
A great day out on Anglesey for all the family. SEE a real farm at work MEET and feed the animals ENJOY the wonderful setting Foel Farm Park offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the …
Heathland and woodland restoration is returning Broadwater to its historic habitat of centuries ago, a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland with scrubby woodland margins, scattered stands of pines and rare woodland mire. Threatened bird species like woodlark and nightjar have returned to the site, along with adders, bumblebees and butterflies, and new views …
Redwings Ada Cole is home to over 70 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, including handsome Gelderlander Zippy, cheeky donkey Del Boy, lovely Shetland pony Tinkerbell and rock ?n? roll pony Elvis ? not forgetting Redwings? tiniest resident, Teeny Tucker! Visitors can enjoy walking tours and horse care demonstrations, followed by hot drinks and tasty …
Bristol Zoo is a zoo in the city of Bristol in South West England. The zoo’s stated mission is to “[maintain and defend] biodiversity through breeding endangered species, conserving threatened species and habitats and promoting a wider understanding of the natural world”.[3] Penguins at Bristol Zoo South American fur seal seen through the observation windows …
Stunning conservation park owned and managed by Staffordshire County Council – Free parking 9am – dusk – Toilets open 9am – dusk – Visitors Centre open weekends 2-4pm – Beautiful surroundings Also the home of Mojo Coffee @mojocoffeecompany
Trumland in Orkney consists of 131 hectares of blanket bog and 52 hectares of wet heath. It’s a remote location and arguably the best time to visit is during the summer months, when you should be able to see breeding red-throated divers, hen harriers, merlins and short-eared owls. ?
Bridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park is an Award Winning, family owned business and has lots to offer for a fun-filled family day out. We have a great range of birds of prey and animals which includes Hawks, Falcons and Owls. Our animals include Donkeys, Alpacas, Wallabies, Meerkats, Racoons, Pigs and lots more furry …
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