Book : The Cotswolds
(Explorer Maps) by Ordnance Survey.
Book : Somerset County
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Avon Valley Railway Company Limited, Bitton Station, Bath Road,
Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD. Tel: 0117 932 5538. A six mile return
train ride along the former Mangotsfield to Bath Green Park branch
of the old Midland Railway, and the chance to see the River Avon
valley from an aspect that cars cannot reach. www.avonvalleyrailway.org.
Location: On the outskirts of Bristol.
At-Bristol, Harbourside,
Bristol, BS1 5DB Bookings and Information: 0845 345 1235. A unique
destination bringing science, nature and art to life. A place
of discovery and surprise, home to three magical attractions;
Explore At-Bristol, Wildwalk At-Bristol and IMAX Theatre At-Bristol.
Planetarium. Events and Exhibitions. www.at-bristol.org.uk. Location:
In the centre of Bristol.
Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Road, West End,
BRISTOL, BS8 1RL. Tel: 0117 922 3571. Collection of art and archaeology,
geology and natural history in a magnificent early 20thC building.
Shop and cafe. Location: In the centre of Bristol.
Brunel's SS Great Britain,
Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY. Tel:
0117 926 0680. See the world’s first ocean-going, propeller
driven iron ship, and see what life was like for her victorian
passengers and crew. Location: In the centre of Bristol.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre, King Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1
4ED. Tel: 0117 987 7877. A Georgian auditorium in the city's
harbourside, featuring shows for families classics from local
and national theatre companies. Working since 1766. www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk.
Location: In the centre of Bristol.
Blaise Castle House Museum,
Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS10 7QS. Tel: 0117
903 9818. 19th century mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland
where you can step back in time and see the household items of
our ancestors! Steeped in history and set in beautiful parkland,
discover everyday objects from times past. Location: On the outskirts,
north west of Bristol.
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, Somerset BS8 3HA. Tel:
0117 974 7300. From the smallest and rarest tortoise in the world,
to the largest ape, there are over 400 exotic and endangered
species to experience. Experience animal encounters and feeding
times. Allow 2-5 hours for your visit. www.bristolzoo.org.uk.
From Bristol City Centre: follow the brown elephant signs.
The Kennet & Avon
Canal Trust, Canal Centre, Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10
1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279. The Trust has been in existence
for over 40 years. It was formed to restore the, then closed,
Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading to Bristol as a "through"
navigation and as a public amenity. www.katrust.org. Bath &
Bristol Branch.
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