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 The place name: Temple Newsam House
Address: Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road, off Selby Road
Leeds LS15 0AE
T: 0113 264 5535
W: www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam/
Free parking: House Car Park : Cars £3.60, Coaches free, car annual pass £15
All other car parks are free.
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Many footpaths are well surfaced and flat enough for buggies or pushchairs
Adult’s ticket: £3.43
Child’s ticket: £2.44 (5 – 16) children under 5 go free
What makes it special? “There is so much to choose from and it is suitable for all ages. There’s lots of space to run and jump in and much more. It really is a gem and being near the M1, very accessible – a good place for a break when travelling!”
Recommended by: Cynthia Grice, Leeds
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 The place name: Bishop’s Lydeard Mill
Address: The Mill House, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3LN
T: 01823 430 718
W: www.bishopslydeardmill.co.uk
Free parking: Y
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? In places
Adult’s ticket: £4.50
Child’s ticket: £1.50
What makes it special? “Bishop’s Lydeard is 5 miles from Taunton on the Minehead Road. Anyone holidaying at Minehead, could visit the Mill by travelling on the steam train. Bishop’s Lydeard is a very picturesque village in the heart of Somerset, with just a short car ride to the Quantock Hills. Beautiful views!”
Recommended by: Shirley Gibbs, Taunton, Somerset |
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 The place name: Roe Valley Country Park
Address: 41 Dogleap Road, Limavady, Co Londonderry BT49 9NN
T: (028) 7772 2074
W: www.ni-environment.gov.uk/roe_valley.shtml
Free parking? Y
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Designated trail for visitors in wheelchairs
Adult’s ticket: Free
Child’s ticket: Free
What makes it special? “The park is suitable for families of all ages who enjoy being outdoors. There are picnic tables and barbecue areas with plenty of open space. Although this is best enjoyed on dry days, there is an interesting museum and countryside centre on site.”
Recommended by: Jean Thompson, Co Londonderry |
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 The place name: Leeds City Museum
Address: Leeds City Museum , Millennium Square , Leeds LS2 8BH
T: 0113 2243732
W: www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum/
Free parking? Parking is available at public car parks around the city centre; the museum does not have its own car park.
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Y
Adult’s ticket: Free
Child’s ticket: Free
What makes it special? “The museum in Leeds is completely free, I have been twice and can’t wait to go again!”
Recommended by: Margaret Little, Leeds |
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 The place name: Shibden Hall
Address: Lister Road, Halifax HX3 6XG
T: 01422 352246 / 321455
W: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/
Free parking? Y
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Restricted access for visitors in wheelchairs (listed building)
Adult’s ticket: £3.50
Child’s ticket: £2.50
What makes it special? “There are short walks in park and woodlands, children’s rides, boating lake, pitch and putt, minatire railway and the house for those interested in history.”
Recommended by: Jane Ingrey, West Yorkshire |
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 The place name: Hawk Conservancy
Address: Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 8DY
T: +44 (0) 1264 773850
W: www.hawk-conservancy.org/
Free parking? Y
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Y
Adult’s ticket: £10
Child’s ticket: £6.50
What makes it special? “It was a super day! During the walk there is a competition to find all the birds on the card. The 2 grandchildren we took are used to Disney type attractions but were happily occupied for the whole day.”
Recommended by: Susan Hamilton, Fareham |
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 The place name: Brimham RocksAddress: Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4DW
T: 01423 780 688
W: brimhamrocks.co.uk/index.htm
Free parking? Car parking is limited and queuing may be necessary. Cars are £4 for up to four hours and £5 for over 5 hours.
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? In designated areas
Adult’s ticket: Free
Child’s ticket: Free
What makes it special? “Brimham Rocks is home to interesting rock formations and great scenery. It is best on dry days and busy on fine days with a shop, exhibition and kiosk open during holidays.”
Recommended by: Dinah Lovely, Leeds |
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 The place name: Bekonscot model village
Address: Warwick Road, Beaconsfield Bucks,. HP9 2PL, Junction 2 M40 (junction16 M25)Tel: 01494672919
Free parking: Yes
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Wheelchairs available (limited number), Toilets include disabled
What makes it special? “Refreshment kiosk, 2 Picnic Areas, Playground. Great day out for the family as there is plenty for the children to see and do.”
Prices: Adult £7, Child £4.50 (2to 15years) Familyticket (2+2)£21 (each additional child at £4)
Recommended by: Anne Bailey, Windsor MU |
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 The place name: Odds Farm Park
Address: Woodburn Common Road, Woodburn Common, High Wycombe,
Bucks HP10 OLX
Tel: 01628520188
Website: oddsfarm.co.uk
Free parking: Yes
Pushchair and wheelchair friendly? Push chair and wheelchair access, toilets(inc.disabled)located around farm park
Opening Times: 10am till 5.30pm
Prices: Adult £8.50
Child £7.50 (2to16years)
Under 2 free
OAP £7.50
Special Needs £4
Facilities: Baby changing facilities, picnic areas inside the park, tea rooms
Recommended by: Anne Bailey, Windsor MU |
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