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The following attractions are a miscellaneous group including farms, zoos, amusement parks, hands on scientific sites, soft play areas 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.

Charities such as the National Trust now normally include an extra 10% as a voluntary donation. This is to take advantage of a tax concession. If the visitor declares they are entitled to give using gift aid the charity can then reclaim the basic rate of tax on the whole entry fee.
The prices shown do not include this voluntary donation.

Z1
Action Farm Headley

Lots to do at the Childrens Action Farm.
Open:      Mar-Oct daily 10-5     Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.actionfarm.com
Address:  Knightsbridge Farm, Newbury Road, Headley RG19 8JY
Phone:     01635 269678
Location: 14 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F16 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU506634
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Z2
Active Toy Company

Display of climbing frames and other wooden play equipment for sale.
Open:      M Tu W Th F some Sa Su 9:30-4:30     Free
Web link: http://www.activetoy.co.uk
Address:  Langley Farm Worlds End, Beedon RG20 8SD
Phone:     01635 248683
Location: 7 miles SW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU496766
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Z3
Batsford Park

Falconry and other birds of prey, with flying displays. Nearby Arboretum is a separate attraction.
Open:      Daily 10:30-5:30     Adult Entrance to Falconry: £6.50
Web link: http://www.cotswold-falconry.co.uk
Address:  Batsford Park, Moreton In Marsh GL56 9QB
Phone:     01386 701043
Location: 37 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 151) SP184335
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Z4
Beale Park

Natural animals and other attractions in the glorious setting of the Thames Valley.
Open:      Mid Feb-Oct Daily 10-6     Adult Entrance: £8.50
Web link: http://www.bealepark.co.uk
Address:  Lower Basildon RG8 9NH
Phone:     0844 8261761
Location: 7 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU619782
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Z5
Bekonscot Model Village

The oldest model village in the world.
Open:      Mid Feb-Oct Daily 10-5     Adult Entrance: £8.50
Web link: http://www.bekonscot.com
Address:  Warwick Road, Beaconsfield HP9 2PL
Phone:     01494 672919
Location: 25 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU940913
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Z6
Boarstall Duck Decoy

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: £2.60
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-boarstallduckdecoy
Address:  Boarstall, nr Aylesbury, HP18 9UX
Phone:     01280 822850
Location: 19 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP624151
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Z7
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: 32 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP169202
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Z8
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

A Victorian station and collection of carriages and engines.
Open:      Most Sa Su Apr-Oct 10:30-4:30 W in Jul-Sep (For steaming days see website)     Adult Entrance: £5.50, £8.00 on steam days
Web link: http://www.bucksrailcentre.org
Address:  Quainton, Bucks HP22 4BY
Phone:     01296 655720
Location: 24 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP736188
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Z9
Bucklebury Farm Park

Farm animals, red deer and a playground.
Open:      mid Feb-Oct daily 10 to 6     Adult Entrance: £6.75
Web link: http://www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk
Address:  Bucklebury,Reading RG7 6RR
Phone:     0118 971 4002
Location: 10 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU547703
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Z10
Bucks Goat Centre

The most comprehensive collection of goat breeds in Britain and a wide range of other animals.
Open:      Daily 10-4     Adult Entrance: £5.50
Web link: http://www.bucksgoatcentre.co.uk
Address:  Layby Farm Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XJ
Phone:     01296 612983
Location: 23 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I20 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP833096
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Z11
Cholderton Charlie's Farm

Home to a large number of rare breeds, including 50 varieties of rabbit.
Open:      Apr-Oct Daily 10-6 in winter Sa Su     Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com
Address:  Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury SP4 0EW
Phone:     01980 629438
Location: 34 miles SW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C14 or Multimap   (OS sheet 184) SU209423
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Z12
Cholsey and Wallingford Railway

A preserved former Great Western Railway branch line.
Open:      Runs steam and diesel trains on various weekends     Adult Return when operating: £6.00 if diesel hauled
Web link: http://www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com
Address:  Cholsey and Wallingford Stations
Phone:     01491 835067
Location: 5 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU607896
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Z13
Cogges Manor Farm Museum

The attraction is not open this year as responsibility is passed from Oxfordshire to a trust
Web link: http://www.cogges.org.uk/
Address:  Church Lane, Cogges, Witney OX28 3LA
Phone:     
Location: 19 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref D20 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP361092
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Z14
Cotswold Farm Park

An unrivalled collection of rare breeds. Full of fun activities, which can be enjoyed whatever the weather.
Open:      In 2009 mid Mar-Aug 10:30-5 then weekends to October     Adult Entrance: £6.95
Web link: http://www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
Address:  nr Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5UG
Phone:     01451 850307
Location: 37 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP113267
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Z15
Cotswold Wild Life Park

A varied collection of animals with many endangered species.
Open:      Daily     Adult Entrance: £11.50
Web link: http://www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Address:  Burford OX18 4JW
Phone:     01993 823006
Location: 24 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C20 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP237080
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Z16
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).
Open:      Daily - various sessions     Child Entrance: £3.20
Web link: http://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/event.php?id=1241
Address:  Kidlington and Gosford Sports Centre, Oxford Road, Kidlington
Phone:     01865 376368
Location: 18 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP495133
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Z17
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: £5.00-9.00
Web link: http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Address:  Didcot Parkway Rail Station, Didcot OX11 7NJ
Phone:     01235 817200
Location: 4 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU524907
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Z18
Drayton Manor

Family theme park with rides and zoo.
Open:      mid Mar-Oct most days     Adult Entrance: £28.00
Web link: http://www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Address:  Tamworth, Staffs B78 3TW
Phone:     0844 472 1960
Location: 74 miles N of Blewbury   North of Area Map or Multimap   SK195016
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Z19
Farmer Gows

Farm animals and loads of activities indoor and outside. (Note new location in 2008)
Open:      Daily - 10-5     Adult Entrance: £6.25
Web link: http://www.farmergows.co.uk
Address:  Longcot Road, Fernham, nr Faringdon, SN7 7PR
Phone:     01793 780555
Location: 17 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU287912
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Z20
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: £7.00
Web link: http://www.finkleydownfarm.co.uk
Address:  Finkley Down, Andover, Berkshire, SP11 6NF
Phone:     01264 324141 / 01264 352195 (Infoline)
Location: 26 miles SW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref D14 or Multimap   (OS sheet 185) SU383471
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Z21
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: £11.00
Web link: http://www.gwsr.com
Address:  The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT
Phone:     01242 621405
Location: 42 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref A23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 150) SP050323
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Z22
Gullivers Land

Theme Park for 2 - 13 year olds - but most rides require one adult per child.
Open:      Apr-Oct Sa Su Jun-Aug Daily 10:30-5     Adult Entrance: £13.50
Web link: http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/miltonkeynes.htm
Address:  Willen Lake, Milton Keynes
Phone:     01925 444888
Location: 39 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I24 or Multimap   (OS sheet 152) SP874400
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Z23
Science Oxford

The discovery zone is a scientific activity area for kids up to 12.
Open:      M Tu W Th F Sa 10-5     Adult Entrance: £3.00
Web link: http://www.scienceoxford.com/handson
Address:  Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BD
Phone:     01865 810000
Location: 13 miles N of Blewbury   Oxford Map Ref XU3 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP528063
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Z24
Hawk Conservancy

Hawks, Kites, Falcons, Eagles, Owls, Vultures, Secretary Birds and Herons.
Open:      mid Feb-Oct 10:00-5:30 otherwise Sa Su 10-4:30     Adult Entrance: £11.50
Web link: http://www.hawk-conservancy.org
Address:  Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover SP11 8DY
Phone:     1264 773850
Location: 29 miles SW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref D14 or Multimap   (OS sheet 185) SU308455
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Z25
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

The Quintessential Country Branch Line.
Open:      Apr-Oct and Dec Su and other days     Adult Rover: £9.00
Web link: http://www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/
Address:  Chinnor Station, Chinnor
Phone:     01844 353535
Location: 16 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H20 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP756004
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Z26
Intech

Large hands-on scientific exhibition and a new planetarium
Open:      Daily 10-4     Adult Entrance £7.27
Web link: http://www.intech-uk.com
Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester SO21 1HX
Phone:     01962 863791
Location: 35 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F12 or Multimap   (OS sheet 185) SU517292
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Z27
Jolly Roger Adventure

One of the biggest indoor play areas in the south.
Open:      Daily 9:15-6:30     Child Entrance: £4.00
Web link: http://www.jollyrogerplay.com
Address:  Greenbridge Rd, Swindon: SN3 3JE
Phone:     01793 522044
Location: 23 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 173) SU174855
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Z28
Krazy Playdays

Huge warehouse provides the perfect setting for indoor play - an alternative to Snakes and Ladders (see below).
Open:      Daily 10-6     Child Entrance £5.20
Web link: http://www.krazyplaydays.co.uk
Address:  Unit 7, Sterling Way, Norcot Industrial Estate, Reading, RG30 6HW
Phone:     0118 942 6171
Location: 11 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU686742
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Z29
Legoland Windsor

Britains most popular family leisure park, which can be crowded.
Open:      Apr-Oct daily except some Tu W     Adult Entrance: £38.00
Web link: http://www.legoland.co.uk
Address:  Winkfield Road, Windsor SL4 4AY
Phone:     08712 222001
Location: 25 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU937749
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Z30
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: £8.00
Web link: http://www.buzzrail.co.uk
Address:  Pages Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4TN
Phone:     01525 373888
Location: 33 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP928242
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Z31
Look Out Discovery Centre

Large Interactive science and nature exhibit next to 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland.
Open:      Daily 10-5     Adult Entrance: £6.25
Web link: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout
Address:  Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW
Phone:     01344 354400
Location: 24 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I16 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU876661
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Z32
Marwell Zoo

Conservation and breeding wild animals.
Open:      Daily from 10     Adult Entrance: £16.35
Web link: http://www.marwell.org.uk
Address:  Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1JH
Phone:     01962 777407
Location: 40 miles S of Blewbury   South of Area Map or Multimap   (OS sheet 185) SU504215
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Z33
Millets Farm Centre

Pigs, sheep, ponies, donkeys and guinea pigs associated with garden centre, and a Maize Maze mid July to September.
Open:      Daily 9-6     Charges for Maize Maze
Web link: http://www.milletsfarmcentre.com
Address:  Kingston Road, Frilford, Nr Abingdon OX13 5HB
Phone:     07826 132416 (maize)
Location: 11 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU416977
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Z34
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: £8.95
Web link: http://www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Address:  Wooburn Common, High Wycombe HP10 0LX
Phone:     01628 520188
Location: 23 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU924877
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Z35
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 10:30-5     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Address:  Sevenhampton Nr Highworth, Swindon SN6 7QG
Phone:     01793 763939
Location: 21 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU210888
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Z36
Snakes and Ladders

Many activities for children and toddlers.
Open:      Daily 10 to 6 Child height below 4 ft 8 ins.     Child Entrance up to: £7.00
Web link: http://www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk/abingdon_centre.html
Address:  Audlett Drive Abingdon
Phone:     01235 522227
Location: 8 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU503974
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Z37
Swindon and Cricklade Railway

Wiltshires only standard-gauge Heritage Railway.
Open:      Jan - Oct most Sa Su and other days 11-4     Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
Address:  Blunsdon Station,Tadpole Lane,Blunsdon,Swindon,Wiltshire SN25 2DA
Phone:     
Location: 28 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 173) SU109898
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Z38
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: 32 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref D23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 151) SP383342
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Z39
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: 18 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU829943
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Z40
Whipsnade Zoo

A Wild Animal Park linked to the London Zoo.
Open:      Daily from 10 Dogs not admitted.     Adult Entrance: £17.70
Web link: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
Address:  Dunstable, LU6 2LF
Phone:     01582 872171
Location: 34 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 166) TL006178
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Z41
Woodside Farm Park

Award winning animal farm, leisure park and mini zoo.
Open:      Daily 8-6 or 8-dusk in winter     Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.woodsidefarm.co.uk
Address:  Slip End Village, Luton LU1 4DG
Phone:     01582 841044
Location: 33 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J20 or Multimap   (OS sheet 166) TL030097
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Z42
Wyld Court Living Rainforest

A tropical rainforest-inspired ecological garden. Being enhanced in 2006.
Open:      Daily 10-5     Adult Entrance: £8.75 (2009)
Web link: http://www.livingrainforest.org
Address:  Hampstead Norreys RG18 0TN
Phone:     01635 202444
Location: 6 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref F17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU542761
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