in South West England
Things to Do: Family Attractions
We offer you easy canoe touring for families and friends of all ages and ability in guided Voyageur 12-seat canoes on the beautiful River Dart between Totnes and Dartmouth in South Hams, South Devon, all year round.
Enjoy a car free day out so the whole family can enjoy Devon’s wonderful scenery and wildlife.
Wet weather attraction
Set amidst an ancient deer park this magnificent medieval castle has been a family home to the Earls of Devon for over 600 years.
Wet weather attraction
The Edward Jenner Museum, Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Housed in the elegant Queen Anne house which was Dr Jenner’s home from 1785 until his death. Displays celebrate the life and work of this world famous C18th doctor who was also a medical scientist, pioneer of smallpox vaccination, naturalist, geologist, balloonist, poet...and more!
Edward Jenner became world famous following his publication in 1798 in which he demonstrated that vaccination with cowpox prevented the deadly smallpox. As use of his treatment spread he found that he had to spend more and more of his time answering correspondence about it. He called himself 'the Vaccine Clerk to the World'. He continued to advise and research on the safest ways to produce and transport his cowpox vaccine.
Pecorama , Seaton, Devon
Gardens, games, trains. A family friendly, quality assured visitor attraction.
Beautiful gardens, wonderful seaviews, award winning miniature railway and famous Peco model railway exhibition. Children's play areas, Summer programme of entertainment, crazy golf course and licensed restaurant.
