Built up over the last two centuries, Birmingham
Museum & Art Galleries collections represent every era
of art, history, science and nature, from the geology of millions
years in the past to the products of human creativity and
enterprise.
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Birmingham Hippodrome
The Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre attracts large scale West
End productions and has featured some of the best musicals
on tour, from the great Les Miserable to the breathtaking
Phantom of the Opera.
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Goldney Hall
One of the lesser known treasures of Bristol is the garden
of Goldney Hall, in the centre of Clifton. Created in the
early eighteenth century, by the Quaker merchant, Thomas Goldney
III, the garden is a series of delights.
It contains a formal parterre, a herb garden,
an orchard now replanted with original species, a wild paddock,
and 5 unique follies: an ornamental canal; a high Gothic tower
commanding fine views of Bristol; a gazebo; a mock bastion;
and the famous subterranean grotto, with its lions' den, cascade,
and walls lined with shells, fossils and minerals.
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Bristol Ferry Boat Co
If you are celebrating something special Bristol Ferry Boat
Co have plenty of boats and trip choices for you to choose
from.
River Trips to Hanham, Keynsham and beyond,
Cream Tea Cruises, Pub Cruises, Casino Cruises, pre-dinner
Harbour Cruises (with drinks and canapes) and more.
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
A 40 acre oasis of beautifully landscaped gardens and glasshouses
in the heart of the city, less than a mile to the south of
the City centre and only five minutes walk from the railway
station.
This tranquil 40-acre garden offers year
round interest to visitors. Over 10,000 labelled plant species
in beautifully landscaped settings, including Rock Garden,
Lake, Glasshouses, Winter Garden, Woodland Walk, and nine
National Collections.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden was established
as a University teaching and research resource by Professor
John Stevens Henslow on land acquired in 1831, and finally
opened to the public in 1846.
Henslow, who is perhaps now best remembered
for inspiring his pupil Charles Darwin with a love of natural
science, recognised the need to study plants in their own
right. He was convinced that trees were the most important
plants in the world and these form the framework of the Garden.
Today the Garden welcomes around 100,000 visitors each year.
With a framework of mature trees and shrubs,
this paradise of plants comprises diverse, superbly landscaped
settings including: the Rock Garden, representing the alpine
plants from the mountains of every continent; the Lake and
Water Garden, teeming with bird life; tropical rainforest,
the alpine house and seasonal displays in the Glasshouses;
and the historic Systematic Beds, displaying 1600 hardy representatives
of more than 80 families of flowering plants.
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Sedgwick Museum
A large collection of vertebrate and invertebrate
fossils from all over the world with some mounted skeletons
of dinosaurs, reptiles and mammals. There is also a collection
of rocks, building stones and a mineral gallery. Refurbished
Palaeozoic gallery.
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Big Sheep
Award-winning all-weather attraction - 'shear' entertainment
for all ages.
The famous sheep racing with knitted jockeys,
'One Man and His Dog' sheepdog trials, sheep milking and milk
processing, shearing and wool craft demonstrations. Baby lambs
all year, duck trialling, indoor play area, adventure playground,
lake and nature trail.
A regular in the Devon Family Attraction of The Year - The
Good Guide to Britain. New attraction - The Amazing Ewetopia
Adventure Zone, the ultimate indoor adventure playground. Horse
whispering shows
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Sorley Tunnel Adventure Worlds
Working organic eco-friendly dairy farm; superb new indoor
play area; pedal karts; trampolines; slides; farm animals;
riding stables; pony rides; restaurant; shop selling local
produce and crafts; picturesque walks; streams; ponds; spooky
historic railway tunnel. Great choice for all ages. School
groups are welcome.
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Clambers Play Centre
A children's activity centre for children up to 12 years-old.
There is also an outdoor play area with a paddling pool, sandpit
and an 18-hole adventure golf course.
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Hastings Castle
Visit Britain's first castle built by William the Conqueror
in 1067, after the Battle of Hastings. Enter the medieval
siege tent and enjoy an exciting 20 minute audio-visual programme
"The 1066 Story" which covers the Conquest and the
history of the castle through the centuries.
Dynamic sound effects and thrilling images
take you from 1066 to the present day. The majestic ruins
of the castle command panoramic views of the town, and include
such features as the "whispering Dungeons, and the once
magnificent Eastern Gateway where you can still see the slots
for the portcullis
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre
The slopes cater for all levels of skier, ski-boarder or snowboarder.
They’re the venue for year-round snow
sport. And when it rains or snows – things just get
even better! Two nursery areas on gentle gradients enable
a fast learning curve under the safe instruction of their
professional Snowsports School. One of them, made from Snowflex,
enables soft landings – especially comforting when grasping
the basics of snowboarding!
When it is time to move on, the trainer
slope is ideally suited to working on turns and building confidence
as you progress up the hill.
Three lift exits mean that you do not have
to go to the top straight away! The main slope contains a
host of features for intermediates upwards.
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Gloucester Cathedral
The beautiful Gloucester Cathedral has been a place of worship
for more than 1,300 years.
With its stunning architecture it is one
of the finest cathedrals in England, rated as one of the seven
most beautiful in the world is one of the glories of Gloucester
City. Parts of the Harry Potter films are made here.
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London Aquarium
The London Aquarium experience is for anyone and everyone
who appreciates the stunning and unusual natural world.
Let your imagination take you on a voyage
under County Hall, from the beautiful coral reefs and Indian
Ocean to the secret depths of the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans.
The aquarium welcomes over 850 000 visitors
every year. Visitors' attention is directed to a variety of
conservation organisations, who, through public support protect
and preserve natural habitats and environments.
The Aquarium also works with conservation
organisations to stage events, press launches and install
displays. We offer a location and staff time for free and
encourage the organisations to generate revenue for their
campaigns through their association with us
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Funland
Funland is the world's largest indoor family entertainment
centre. Offering the latest simulators, Hi-tech video games
and a brand new ten-pin bowling alley, sports bar, and pool
bar. Situated in the heart of London, the Trocadero, Piccadilly,
London
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Tower of London
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and
modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London
is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses.
Discover its 900-year history as a royal
palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint,
arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
The Tower of London often explores themes
on its history, like Imprisonment at the Tower.
A special, new exhibition to be held from
April to September will reveal the individual stories of various
prisoners at the Tower through possessions, artefacts, art,
manuscripts and interactive displays.
Royal Academy of Music York Gate
Collections
It is the purpose of the Royal Academy of Music to train musicians
of the highest quality.
Guided by some of the world’s most
distinguished teachers, students work towards technical mastery
of their subject (instrument, voice, composition) whilst gaining
understanding of the whole art of music.
The Academy has been spectacularly successful
in producing generations of leading soloists, chamber and
orchestral musicians, conductors, opera singers and composers.
Brilliant new teachers are regularly recruited;
the curriculum is constantly reviewed and updated, new courses
introduced and the latest technology applied; we pride ourselves
on reacting quickly to – and anticipating – changes
in the profession.
The Royal Academy of Music is Britain's
senior conservatoire, founded in 1822.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of the world’s most famous bridges.
150,000 vehicles cross it every day. Over
900 times a year the roadway parts and lifts to let tall ships,
cruise liners and other large craft pass through.
Tower Bridge Experience welcomes you inside
the Gothic towers to discover the fascinating history of the
bridge. You can visit the original Victorian engine rooms.
And from the high-level walkways you can
look out across the modern city skyline and downriver to Canary
Wharf. The visit takes about an hour. The memories will last
for very much longer.
Tower Bridge was completed in 1894, after
8 years of construction. Originally, London Bridge was the
only crossing over the Thames. As London grew, so more bridges
were added, but these were all to the west of London Bridge,
since the area east of London Bridge had become a busy port.
In the 19th century, the east end of London
became so densely populated that public pressure mounted for
a bridge to the east of London Bridge, as journeys for pedestrians
and vehicles were being delayed literally by hours.
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British Museum
Founded in 1753 by Act of Parliament, from the collections
of Sir Hans Sloane, the British Museum is one of the great
museums of the world, showing the works of man from prehistoric
to modern times with collections drawn from the whole world.
Famous objects include the Rosetta Stone,
sculptures from the Parthenon, the Sutton Hoo and Mildenhall
treasures and the Portland Vase. There is also a programme
of special exhibitions and daily gallery tours, talks and
guided tours
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Wimbledon Windmill Museum
Wimbledon Windmill Museum is a museum of windmills
housed in the windmill on Wimbledon Common.
It depicts the history of windmills and
milling using working models and the machinery and tools of
the trade, with hands-on milling for children.
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Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum tells the story of the Jewish community
in the city over the last 200 years.
Through photographs, objects, documents
and room settings, visitors gain an insight into the lives
of the individuals who came in the different waves of Jewish
immigration. They are able to listen on headsets to memories
from earlier this century.
The museum opened in 1984 in the former
Spanish and Portuguese synagogue. Downstairs the synagogue
has been restored to its former glory.
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Laser Quest
The countdown has begun, lasers are fully charged, and the
Labyrinth is ready for action. Laser Quest the ultimate sci-fi
laser adventure is waiting for you.
As you pull on your space pack, you become
a space-aged warrior. Enter the arena and battle for supremacy
with family and friends.
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Pitt Rivers Museum
A world famous anthropology collection in a unique
period setting, including jewellery, weaponry, textiles, toys
and totem poles.
Objects from all periods and places including
ancient Egypt, Americas, Africa, Oceania, Europe etc are grouped
by type or function as requested by General Pitt-Rivers for
both study and public enjoyment.
These unusual displays provide awe-inspiring
evidence of human ingenuity and skill. The Pitt Rivers Museum
is ranked as one of the 6 most important ethnographic museums
in the world. Audio guide with Sir David Attenborough.
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