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Zoos, Farms and Other Attractions

Updated 13th March, 2007
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The following attractions are a miscellaneous group, including farms, zoos, amusement parks, hands on scientific sites and steam railways.
Where the information includes an indication on opening days, opening times and adult entrance charges, users should phone the attraction or check the attraction's own web site before making a visit.

 
 

Action Farm Headley

Lots to do at the Childrens Action Farm.
Open: Weekends and daily Apr-Oct 10-5 Adult Entrance: £5.95
Web link: http://www.actionfarm.com
Address: Knightsbridge Farm, Newbury Road, Headley RG19 8JY
Phone: 01635 269678
Location: SU506634 (OS sheet 174) 14 miles S of Blewbury Area Map Ref F16 For directions see Multimap

Active Toy Company

Display of climbing frames and other wooden play equipment.
Open: Daily 9:30-4:30 Free
Web link: http://www.activetoy.co.uk
Address: Langley Farm Worlds End, Beedon.
Phone: 01635 248683
Location: SU496766 (OS sheet 174) 7 miles SW of Blewbury Area Map Ref E17 For directions see Multimap

Batsford Park

Falconry and other birds of prey, with flying displays. Nearby Arboretum is a separate attraction.
Open: Mid Feb-Mid Nov 10:30-5:30 Adult Entrance to Falconry: £6.00
Web link: http://www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk
Address: Batsford Park, Moreton In Marsh GL56 9QB
Phone: 01386 701043
Location: SP184335 (OS sheet 151) 37 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref B23 For directions see Multimap

Beale Park

Natural animals and other attractions in the glorious setting of the Thames Valley. The sand pit, play ground, swimming pool, rope climbing frames and railway add to the attractions for cjildren up to 10.
Open: Mar-Oct Daily Adult Entrance: Apr-Sep £8.00 Mar and Oct £6.00
Web link: http://www.bealepark.co.uk
Address: Lower Basildon RG8 9NH
Phone: 0870 7777160
Location: SU619782 (OS sheet 175) 7 miles SE of Blewbury Area Map Ref G17 For directions see Multimap

Bekonscot Model Village

The oldest model village in the world.
Open: Mid Feb-Oct Daily Adult Entrance: £6.50
Web link: http://www.bekonscot.com
Address: Warwick Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2PL
Phone: 01494 672919
Location: SU940913 (OS sheet 175) 25 miles E of Blewbury Area Map Ref J19 For directions see Multimap

Boarstall Duck Decoy (National Trust)

A rare survival of a 17th-century decoy in working order, set on a tree-fringed lake, with nature trail and exhibition hall.
Open: Apr-Aug W Sa Su Adult Entrance: £2.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/
Address: Boarstall, nr Aylesbury, HP18 9UX
Phone: 01844 237488
Location: SP624151 (OS sheet 164) 19 miles N of Blewbury Area Map Ref G21 For directions see Multimap

Bourton-on-the-water

Birdland zoo, Motor Museum and Model Village in attractive setting.
Open: Separate Charges by Attraction
Web link: http://www.bourtoninfo.com
Address:
Phone:
Location: SP169202 (OS sheet 163) 32 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref B22 For directions see Multimap

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

A Victorian station and collection of carriages and engines.
Open: Most days in summer (Steaming on most Su) Adult Entrance: £5.00, £7.00 on steam days
Web link: http://www.bucksrailcentre.org
Address: Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BY
Phone: 01296 655720
Location: SP736188 (OS sheet 165) 24 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref H21 For directions see Multimap

Bucklebury Farm Park

Farm animals, red deer and a playground.
Open: Apr-Sep daily 10 to 6 Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk
Address: Bucklebury,Reading RG7 6RR
Phone: 0118 971 4002
Location: SU547703 (OS sheet 174) 10 miles S of Blewbury Area Map Ref F17 For directions see Multimap

Bucks Goat Centre

The most comprehensive collection of goat breeds in Britain and a wide range of other animals.
Open: Daily Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.bucksgoatcentre.co.uk
Address: Layby Farm Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XJ
Phone: 01296 612983
Location: SP833096 (OS sheet 165) 23 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref I20 For directions see Multimap

Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Park and Rabbit World

Home to a large number of rare breeds, including 50 varieties of rabbit.
Open: Daily 10-6 in summer 10-4 in winter Adult Entrance: £5.50
Web link: http://www.rabbitworld.co.uk
Address: Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EW
Phone: 01980 629438
Location: SU209423 (OS sheet 184) 34 miles SW of Blewbury Area Map Ref C14 For directions see Multimap

Cholsey and Wallingford Railway

A preserved former Great Western Railway branch line.
Open: Runs steam and diesel trains on occasional, typically bank holiday, weekends Adult Return when operating: £5.50 if diesel hauled
Web link: http://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
Address: Cholsey and Wallingford Stations
Phone: 01491 835067
Location: SU607896 (OS sheet 175) 5 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref G18 For directions see Multimap

Cogges Manor Farm Museum

Victorian breeds of animals and a manor house and garden.
Open: Apr-Oct Tu W Th F Sa Su bank hols Adult Entrance: £5.70 (in 2006)
Web link: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Address: Church Lane, Cogges, Witney OX28 3LA
Phone: 01993 772602
Location: SP361092 (OS sheet 164) 19 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref D20 For directions see Multimap

Cotswold Farm Park

The Cotswold Farm Park is full of fun activities, which can be enjoyed whatever the weather.
Open: Apr-Aug 10:30-5 then weekends to October Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Address: nr Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5UG
Phone: 01451 850307
Location: SP113267 (OS sheet 163) 37 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref B22 For directions see Multimap

Cotswold Wild Life Park

A varied collection of animals with many endangered species. Children enjoy the range of animals, the train, and the unusual trees to climb in a very attractive setting.
Open: Daily Adult Entrance: £9.50
Web link: http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Address: Burford OX18 4JW
Phone: 01993 823006
Location: SP237080 (OS sheet 163) 24 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref C20 For directions see Multimap

Crazy Colosseum

A soft play arena with 3 floors filled with play equipment for 0-8 year olds - a smaller alternative to Snakes and Ladders (see below). Not worth a special trip in view of nearer attractions.
Open: Daily - various sessions Child Entrance: £3.20
Web link: http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/leisure/crazycolosseum.cfm
Address: Kidlington and Gosford Sports Centre, Oxford Road, Kidlington
Phone: 01865 376368
Location: SP495133 (OS sheet 164) 18 miles N of Blewbury Area Map Ref E21 For directions see Multimap

Didcot Railway Centre

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives and carriages.
Open: Sa Su and daily at peak times Adult Entrance: £4.00-9.50
Web link: http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Address: Didcot Parkway Rail Station
Phone: 01235 817200
Location: SU524907 (OS sheet 164) 4 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref F19 For directions see Multimap

Drayton Manor

Family theme park with rides and zoo.
Open: Apr-Oct most days Adult Entrance: £20.95
Web link: http://www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Address: Tamworth, Staffs B78 3TW
Phone: 08708 725252
Location: SK195016 74 miles N of Blewbury North of Area Map For directions see Multimap

Fantasy World

Indoor play area with slides, swings and ball pools - an alternative to Snakes and Ladders (see below).
Open: Daily 9.30-7 Child Entrance £4.50 (in 2006)
Web link:
Address: Northway House, York Road, Newbury RG14 7NF
Phone: 01635 580434
Location: SU476667 (OS sheet 174) 13 miles S of Blewbury Area Map Ref E16 For directions see Multimap

Farmer Gows

Farm animals and loads of activities indoor and outside.
Open: Daily - 10-5 Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.farmergows.co.uk
Address: Eaton Road, Appleton OX13 5JJ
Phone: 01865 863472
Location: SP445020 (OS sheet 164) 12 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref E20 For directions see Multimap

Finkley Down Farm Park

A family run childrens farm with all the character of a traditional farm.
Open: Mid Mar-Oct daily 10-6 Adult Entrance: £6.00
Web link: http://www.finkleydownfarm.co.uk
Address: Finkley Down, Andover, Berkshire, SP11 6NF
Phone: 01264 352195
Location: SU383471 (OS sheet 185) 26 miles SW of Blewbury Area Map Ref D14 For directions see Multimap

Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway

The friendly line in the Cotswolds co-located with the North Gloucester narrow gauge railway.
Open: Mar-Dec Timetable Sa Su and other days Adult Return: £10.00
Web link: http://www.gwsr.com
Address: The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT
Phone: 01242 621405
Location: SP050323 (OS sheet 150) 42 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref A23 For directions see Multimap

Gullivers Land

Theme Park for 2 - 13 year olds - but most rides require one adult per child. Good rides for younger children - but bring enough adults to accompany them.
Open: Apr-Oct Sa Su Jun-Aug Daily 10:30-5 Adult Entrance: £11.30
Web link: http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/miltonkeynes.htm
Address: Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Phone: 01925 444888
Location: SP874400 (OS sheet 152) 39 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref I24 For directions see Multimap

Hands-On

The friendly hands-on Science Exhibition for 5-12 year olds. Can keep 5 to 15 year olds very interested for 2 hours.
Open: Sa and local school holidays - timed 2hr sessions Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.oxtrust.org.uk/handson
Address: Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BD
Phone: 01865 728953
Location: SP528063 (OS sheet 164) 13 miles N of Blewbury Oxford Map Ref XU3 For directions see Multimap

Hawk Conservancy

Hawks, Kites, Falcons, Eagles, Owls, Vultures, Secretary Birds and Herons. Does excellent flying displays, with large birds of prey.
Open: mid Feb-Oct 10:30-5 Adult Entrance: £9.00
Web link: http://www.hawk-conservancy.org
Address: Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover SP11 8DY
Phone: 1264 773850
Location: SU308455 (OS sheet 185) 29 miles SW of Blewbury Area Map Ref D14 For directions see Multimap

Icknield Line

The Quintessential Country Branch Line.
Open: Apr-Dec Su Adult 7 mile round trip: £7.50
Web link: http://www.cprra.co.uk
Address: Chinnor Station, Chinnor
Phone: 01844 353535
Location: SP756004 (OS sheet 165) 16 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref H20 For directions see Multimap

Jolly Roger Adventure

One of the biggest indoor play areas in the south.
Open: Daily 9:30-6 Child Entrance: £3.35
Web link: http://www.jollyrogerplay.com
Address: Greenbridge Rd, Swindon: SN3 3JE
Phone: 01793 522044
Location: SU174855 (OS sheet 173) 23 miles W of Blewbury Area Map Ref B18 For directions see Multimap

Legoland Windsor

Britains most popular family leisure park, which can be crowded. Can be very crowded at peak holiday times.
Open: Apr-Oct daily except some Tu W Adult Entrance: £31.00
Web link: http://www.legoland.co.uk
Address: Winkfield Road, Windsor SL4 4AY
Phone: 08705 040404
Location: SU937749 (OS sheet 175) 25 miles E of Blewbury Area Map Ref J17 For directions see Multimap

Leighton Buzzard Railway

One of the largest collections of narrow-gauge locomotives in the United Kingdom.
Open: Mid Mar-Oct Su and some other days Adult Return: £6.00
Web link: http://www.buzzrail.co.uk
Address: Pages Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4TN
Phone: 01525 373888
Location: SP928242 (OS sheet 165) 33 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref J22 For directions see Multimap

Look Out Discovery Centre

Interactive science and nature next to 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland. The linked attractions keeps a wide range of ages enthralled for many hours.
Open: Daily Adult Entrance: £5.20 (in 2006)
Web link: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout
Address: Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW
Phone: 01344 354400
Location: SU876661 (OS sheet 175) 24 miles SE of Blewbury Area Map Ref I16 For directions see Multimap

Marwell Zoo

Conservation and breeding wild animals.
Open: Daily Adult Entrance: £12.50
Web link: http://www.marwell.org.uk
Address: Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH
Phone: 01962 777407
Location: SU504215 (OS sheet 185) 40 miles S of Blewbury South of Area Map For directions see Multimap

Millets Farm Centre

Pigs, sheep, ponies, donkeys and guinea pigs associated with garden centre, and a Maize Maze mid July to September.
Open: Daily Charges for Maize etc.
Web link: http://www.milletsfarmcentre.com
Address: Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon OX13 5HB
Phone: 01865 391086 (maize)
Location: SU416977 (OS sheet 164) 11 miles NW of Blewbury Area Map Ref E19 For directions see Multimap

Oak Farm Rare Breeds Park is now closed to visitors

Odds Farm Park

Provides an opportunity for children to meet many rare and interesting animals and have a great day out at any time of the year.
Open: Daily - Normally 10-5:30 Adult Entrance: £6.50
Web link: http://www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Address: Wooburn Common, High Wycombe HP10 0LX
Phone: 01628 520188
Location: SU924877 (OS sheet 175) 23 miles E of Blewbury Area Map Ref J18 For directions see Multimap

Oxford Story

Multilingual presentation of the history of Oxford and the University aboard a 25 minute indoor dark ride.
Open: Daily Adult Entrance: £7.25 (in 2006)
Web link: http://www.oxfordstory.co.uk
Address: 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ
Phone: 01865 728822
Location: SP513064 (OS sheet 164) 13 miles N of Blewbury Oxford Map Ref XR3 For directions see Multimap

Roves Farm

Meet and feed animals, tractor rides, big bale straw stack, try a craft, willow maze.
Open: Jun- Aug Daily Mid Feb-Oct at least W Th F Sa Su 10:30-17:00 Adult Entrance: £5.50 (in 2006)
Web link: http://www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Address: Sevenhampton Nr Highworth, Swindon SN6 7QG
Phone: 01793 763939
Location: SU210888 (OS sheet 174) 21 miles W of Blewbury Area Map Ref C18 For directions see Multimap

Snakes and Ladders

Many activities for children and toddlers. Very much enjoyed by children from one up. A good local soft play attraction.
Open: Daily 10 to 6 Child height below 4 ft 8 ins. Child Entrance: £2.50 to 5.50 (in 2006)
Web link: http://www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk/abingdon/index.html
Address: Audlett Drive Abingdon
Phone: 01235 52227
Location: SU503974 (OS sheet 164) 8 miles N of Blewbury Area Map Ref F19 For directions see Multimap

Swindon and Cricklade Railway

Wiltshires only standard-gauge Heritage Railway.
Open: Jan - Oct most Sa Su and other days Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
Address: Blunsdon Station,Tadpole Lane,Blunsdon,Swindon,Wiltshire SN25 2DA
Phone: 01793 771615
Location: SU109898 (OS sheet 173) 28 miles W of Blewbury Area Map Ref B18 For directions see Multimap

Water Fowl Sanctuary and Childrens Farm

Hundreds of friendly animals and birds.
Open: Tu W Th F Sa Su 10:30-17:30 Adult Entrance: £4.00
Web link: http://www.waterfowlsanctuary.co.uk
Address: Wiggington Heath, Norton, Banbury OX15 4LB
Phone: 01608 730252
Location: SP383342 (OS sheet 151) 32 miles N of Blewbury Area Map Ref D23 For directions see Multimap

Wellplace Zoo has Closed

West Wycombe Caves

Excavated by Sir Francis Dashwood in the 1750s and used for meetings of the Hell Fire Club.
Open: Apr-Oct daily 11-5 plus other weekends Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.hellfirecaves.co.uk
Address: West Wycombe HP14 3AJ
Phone: 01494 533739
Location: SU829943 (OS sheet 175) 18 miles E of Blewbury Area Map Ref I19 For directions see Multimap

Whipsnade Zoo

A Wild Animal Park linked to the London Zoo.
Open: Daily. Dogs not admitted. Adult Entrance: £14.55
Web link: http://www.whipsnade.co.uk
Address: Dunstable, LU6 2LF
Phone: 01582 872171
Location: TL006178 (OS sheet 166) 34 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref J21 For directions see Multimap

Woodside Farm Park

Award winning animal farm, leisure park and mini zoo.
Open: Daily 8-6 or 8-5 in winter Adult Entrance: £6.95
Web link: http://www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
Address: Slip End Village, Luton LU1 4DG
Phone: 01582 841044
Location: TL030097 (OS sheet 166) 33 miles NE of Blewbury Area Map Ref J20 For directions see Multimap

Wyld Court Living Rainforest

A tropical rainforest-inspired ecological garden. Being enhanced in 2006.
Open: Daily 10-17:15 Adult Entrance: £6.60
Web link: http://www.livingrainforest.org
Address: Hampstead Norreys RG18 0TN
Phone: 01635 202444
Location: SU542761 (OS sheet 174) 6 miles S of Blewbury Area Map Ref F17 For directions see Multimap


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