Friendly Castles, Museums and History
in South West England
Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle.
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Fossils, skeletons, life-size dinosaur reconstructions and interactive multimedia displays provide great family fun that's definitely a part of the Jurassic Coast experience.
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Lulworth Castle, Wareham , Dorset
Discover this wonderful C17th Castle surrounded by extensive parkland.
Walk in the footsteps of Kings and Queens. Enjoy the wide open spaces, historic buildings, stunning landscapes and unrivalled views from the Castle Tower. Built as a Hunting Lodge in 1608, this Castle has been owned by the same family for over 365 years. Follow their fortunes, fate and the devastating fire from then until the present day in the gallery.
Open all year
National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth, Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!
We’re known for celebrating the sea, boats and Cornwall but this year Cornwall’s Visitor Attraction of the Year will be diving even deeper and exploring under the sea.
Open all year
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Escot Gardens, Maze and Fantasy Woodlands, Fairmile, Devon
Mazes, pets and secret woodland paths, a natural paradise for children
Children's natural paradise: mazes to solve, woodland to explore, secret paths, wild animals to discover and pets to play with.
Open all year
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