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Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Oldbury Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton,
Warks, CV10 0TE. Phone 01827 872660. The country park, covering
137 acres of woodland and open hilltop has magnificent views
across the Anker Valley. The Visitor Centre includes an interpretive
display, and a shop selling leaflets, gifts, hot and cold drinks,
chocolate bars and crisps. About 6 miles from Tamworth.
Drayton Manor Park, near
Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW. Tel: 08708 725252. Days out
for all the family, theme parks, attractions, zoos, tourist attractions.
Visit the Discovery Centre, where you come face to face with
the wonders of Nature and conservation. www.draytonmanor.co.uk.
About 2 miles from Tamworth.
Twycross Zoo, Twycross, near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire.
Tel: 01827 880250. Postal Address: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road
(A444), Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX. Set in 50 acres of
parkland, known for its apes and monkeys, breeds endangered species
such as gorilla , chimpanzee, bonobo, many rare monkeys, parrots
and other birds. Also elephants, lions and giraffes. Pets corner,
adventure playground, penguin pool, picnic areas, train and donkey
rides. Catering outlets, shops, children's area. www.twycrosszoo.com.
About 5 miles north east of Tamworth.
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