in South West England
Things to Do: Family Attractions
Saint Michaels Mount, Marazion, Cornwall
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community
The great granite crag which rises from the waters of Mount's Bay is surmounted by an embattled 14thC castle, home of the St Aubyn family for over 300 years.
Open all year
Shaftesbury Town, North Dorset, Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury the home of the picturesque “Gold Hill” the picture used to advertise Britain.
Shaftesbury is known internationally by the picture of “Gold Hill” which represents a beautiful village. Used by “Hovis” and many films. The Heritage magazine (Realm magazine) says Shaftesbury is an essential town to visit in Britain.
Open all year
Wet weather attraction
Families enjoy and return time after time to this all encompassing farm attraction. Something different and entertaining for the whole family from one to ninety-one.
Dyrham Park, built by William Blathwayt, Secretary of State and War to William III. The house is set in formal parkland, with fallow deer herd and fine views to Wales.
Explore this famous gorge on a circular walk, starting high above the river, weaving through magnificent oak woods before dropping down to the spectacular 30 metres high White Lady waterfall.
