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CORNWALL ATTRACTIONS
Flambards Village Theme Park - Helston	An ideal day out for everybody whatever their Age, tastes or enthusiasms. Tel: 01326 564093
Goonhilly Earth Station	Includes interactive exhibits, surf the net, experience videophone technology, take a voyage through time and space. Tel: 0800 679593
Charlestown Shipwreck & Heritage Centre	The largest exhibition of artifacts recovered by divers, on display, in the UK. Tel: 01726 69897
Glendurgan Gardens	One of the great sub-tropical gardens of the South-West on the Helford Estuary. Tel: 01326 250906
Springfield Fun & Pony Centre, St Columb	Major Family adventure park with ponies, farm animals, boating and fun barn. Tel: 01637 881224
Pencarrow House, between Bodmin & Wadebridge	Historic Georgian House, beautiful gardens and superb collection of pictures, furniture and porcelain. Tel: 01208 841369
Shires Family Adventure Park, Nr Wadebridge	All weather entertainment for all the family. Tel: 01841 540276
Spirit of the West, Nr Wadebridge	See Sheriff JB and his posse bring outlaws to justice. A fabulous family day out. Tel: 01637 881160
British Cycling Museum, Nr Camelford	The Nations Foremost Museum of Cycling History. Tel: 01840 212811
Dairyland Farm World, Nr Newquay	Britains first, biggest and best farm attraction with over a million visitors to date. Tel: 01872 510349
Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Nr Newquay	Ride on three different sizes of railway and enjoy a great family day out. Tel: 01872 510317
Mousehole Wild Bird Hospital & Sanctuary	Founded in 1928, open daily to visitors and admission is free. Tel: 01736731386
Paradise Park, Hayle	Home of the World Parrot Trust and Cornwalls Conservation Park. Tel: 01736 753365
World In Miniature, Newquay	Spectacular wonders of the world at a size that will make you feel very large! Tel: 01872 572828
Poldark Mine, between Helston & Falmouth	An authentic working mine and heritage complex preserved since 1830. Tel: 01326 573173
Lanhydrock House, Bodmin	Fascinating 19 century house full of period atmosphere with stunning gardens. Tel: 01208 73320
Minack Theatre, Porthcurno	Uniquely situated open air theatre on the cliffs at Prthcurno. Tel: 01736 810694
Royal Cornwall Museum	Hundreds of exhibits, great day out for all the family. Tel: 01872 272205
St Michales Mount, Marazion	The jewel in Cornwalls crown. A magical island with church and medieval castle. Tel: 01736 710507
The World of Model Railways	Trains running through finely detailed scenery with many moving accessories, including fairground, steam roller, boats, chimney sweep, skiers and cable cars. Tel: 01726 842457
The ATV Centre, Nr Redruth	All the fun you can handle! 125cc & 200cc quads, three circuits and lots more. Tel: 01872 560753
Tolgus Tin Stream Works, Redruth	The last stream works in Cornwall. Tel: 01209215185
Jeepers Karting, Nr St Ives	The fastest karts in West Penwith. Tel: 01736 754960

DEVON ATTRACTIONS
Crealy Adventure Park, Exeter	Largest undercover area in the West Country with indoor playground designed for the whole family. Tel: 01395 233200
Paignton Zoo	Over 2,000 animals and a variety of plants. Tel: 01803 697500
Woodlands Leisure Park, Dartmouth	Fun spot for the whole family and 60 acres of woods with rides and animals. Tel: 01803 712598
Plymouth Dome	400 years of Plymouths history brought to life, fun for all ages and all under cover. Tel: 01752 600608
Dartmoor Wildlife Park, Plymouth	The original close encounters! Tel: 01752 837209
South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh	Great Western branch line, 7 miles besides the River Dart. Picturesque scenery, living museum. Tel: 01364 642338
Becky Falls Dartmoor, Bovey Tracey	A must for all visitors to Dartmoor, wildlife discovery trail, water falls, river walks and 50 acres of woodland. Tel: 01647 221259
Quaywest Waterpark, Paignton	Get wet, go wild, swimming pools, go-karts, beach sports, crazy golf! Tel: 01803 555550
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth	Hundreds of different aquatic species with lots of exhibits. Tel: 01752 600301
Bickleigh Castle, Bickleigh	900 years of history, 11th century chapel, medieval great hall, armoury, museum and World War 2 spy gadgets. Tel: 01884 855363
The Big Sheep, Bideford	A working farm turned wacky tourist attraction, best known for its sheep racing. Tel: 01237 472366
Clovelly	Picture postcard fishing village, clinging to a steep hillside. N/A
Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington	Watch skilled craftsmen blow the beautiful crystal. Tel: 01805 624233
Grand Western Horseboat Company, Tiverton	Relax by travelling on a horse drawn barge and take life at a gentle pace. Tel: 01884 253345
Lydford Gorge, Nr Okehampton	Take the 1.5 mile walk through this beautiful gorge. N/A
The Milky Way and North Devon Bird Of Prey Centre, Bideford	A galaxy of entertainment for the whole family, 18 acres of outdoor fun and the biggest undercover adventure facilities in the south west. Tel: 01237 431255
Morwellham Quay, Nr Tavistock	Visitors can ride by electric tramway underground into a copper mine. Also museums, video shows and demonstrations. Tel: 01822 832766
River Dart Country Park, Ashburton	An exciting world of woodland adventure playgrounds with tarzan swings, aerial runways, tree houses, rope bridges and tiny tots play area. Tel: 01364 652511
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh	Set in the beautiful valley of the River Dart on the edge of Dartmoor. Tel: 01364 642519
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary	Come and visit the beautiful butterflies and otters at this extensive park. Tel: 01364 642916
Cardew Tea Pottery, Bovey Tracey	Set in 9 acres of woodland a day out at the tea pottery offers a fascinating free factory tour, with demonstations. Tel: 01626 832172
The Gnome Reserve and Wild Flower Garden, Nr Bradworthy	For the young at heart - from 1-101 years old. Magic enchanted woodlands and wild flower meadows. Tel: 01409 241435
Lundy Island	11 miles off the north Devon coast, remote, tranquil and beautiful, appeals to divers, climbers and birdwatchers. Tel: 01237470422
Watermouth Castle, Nr Ilfracombe	Fun for all the family with five themes of entertainment within the castle. Tel: 01271 863879

DORSET ATTRACTIONS
Athelhampton House, Nr Dorchester	One of the finest 15th century houses in England with 20 acres of glorious walled gardens plus many attractions and facilities. Tel: 01305 848363
Bennetts Water Gardens, Weymouth	A superb natural collection of water lillies. Tel: 01305 785150
Weymouth Brewers Quay	Prepare to be taken aback at Weymouths premier visitor attraction and indoor village. Tel: 01305 777622
Weymouth Deep Sea Adventure	All weather, all ages, something for everyone plus childrens adventure play area. Tel: 01305 760690
Weymouth Discovery	Fun if you are 2-92 years old, things to press, turn and do. Tel: 01305 789007
Dorchester County Museum	Dorsets biggest and best museum, mosaics, geology, natural history and lots more. Tel: 01305 262735
Mill House Cider Museum, Nr Dorchester	18th & 19th Century cider making equipment plus video shows and cider for sale of course! Tel: 01305 852220
Minterne Magna Gardens, Nr Dorchester	18th Century landscaped gardens with small lakes, cascades, streams, rare trees and shrubs. Tel: 01300 341370
Monkey World, Wareham	Chimps, Orangutans, Lemurs, Gibbons - All breeds of monkeys at the rescue centre and pets corner and encounter. Tel: 0800 456600
The Royal Corps of Signals Museum, Blandford	The National Museum of Army Communication, with lots of exhibits and displays. Tel: 01258 482248
Swanage Railway	Enjoy a nostalgic stream train ride on the Purbeck line, with Exhibitions and refreshments. Tel: 01929 425800
Corfe Castle, Nr Wareham	Village dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle, one of the most notable in England. Tel: 01929 552740
Bovington Tank Museum, Nr Wareham	One of the finest exhibitions of Tank warfare in the country. Tel: 01929 463953
Weymouth Timewalk Journey	Journey back through time and discover the past. Fun for all the family. Tel: 01305 777622
Weymouth Sea Life Park	Marine life displays and exotic tropical creatures, kids adventure land, something for everybody. Tel: 01305 788255
Wimborne Model Town	Unique opportunity to discover the town as it was in the 50's but in miniature. Tel: 01202 881924
Arne World of Toys, Nr Wareham	Wareham Collection of unique and collectors toys and musical boxes. Tel: 01929 552018
Hardy's Cottage, Nr Dorchester	Birthplace of the famous novelist, beautiful thatched cottage in heart of the Dorset countryside. Tel: 01305 262366
Forde Abbey, Nr Chard	12th Century monastry of immense character and charm in acres of award winning gardens. Tel: 01460 221290
Brownsea Island, Poole	Island and nature reserve with over 500 acres of heath, woodland and secluded beaches. Tel: 01202 707744
The Cerne Abbas Giant, Nr Dochester	Visit the 180ft 'rude' Giant cut high and deep into the hillside above the village. N/A
The home of Lawrence of Arabia (Clouds Hill), Wareham	The cottage bought by 'Lawrence of Arabia' containing his furniture and personal artefacts, arranged exactly as he left them on the day he was killed. Tel: 01929 405616
Dorchester Dinosaur Museum	Enjoy a day out with the Dinosaurs, fun exhibition for all ages. Tel: 01305 269880
Dorchester Tutankhamun Exhibition	Experience the excitement of the worlds greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Tel: 01305 269571
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Nr Dorchester	Magnificent 18th Century walled garden with rare and exotic plant collections. Tel: 01305 8711387
Portland Bill Lighthouse, Nr Weymouth	The site of two lighthouses and spectacular coastal scenery, lots to discover from walking the coastal path - put it on your list! N/A
Furzebrook Blue Pool, Nr Wareham	Famous beauty spot where the 'pool' varies in colour from vivid green to blue. Tel: 01929 551408