Explore Southern England
Events and Attractions
Whether you are looking to take a
short break or you're planning a weekend break in Britain, there are plenty of things to do and see around the UK this winter.
With a wealth of local attractions and choices of how to spend your spare time, there are good reasons to holiday at home.
Whether you are looking for outdoor pursuits, history, culture or entertainment, our hotels offer the perfect base for you to explore Britain and enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay.
THORPE PARK, Chertsey
www.thorpepark.com
Tel: 0871 663 1673
Open: May - November
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (14 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (14 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (8 miles)CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURE, Chertsey
www.chessington.co.uk
Tel: 01372 729560
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (8 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (8 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (26 miles)LEGOLAND, Windsor
www.legoland.co.uk
Tel: 0870 390 5090
Open: March - November
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (22 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (22 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (3 miles)
WINDSOR CASTLE
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Tel: 0207 766 7304
Open: Throughout the year except 15 June, 25-26 December 2009
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (19 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (19miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (0.5 miles)WHIPSNADE ZOO, Dunstable
www.zsl.org
Tel: 01582 872171
Open: Daily except 25th December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Harpenden House (12 miles)
WOBURN SAFARI PARK, Woburn
www.woburn.co.uk
Tel: 01525 290407
Open: Open daily throughout the summer and weekends only from Noember to March.
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
The Barns Hotel (14 miles), Harpenden House (23 miles)THE SWISS GARDEN,
Old Warden
www.shuttleworth.org
Tel: 01767 627927
Open: Throughout the year,
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
The Barns Hotel, (11 miles)
BICTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS, East Budleigh
www.bictongardens.co.uk
Tel: 01395 568465
Open: Throughout the year, shorter hours during Christmas and New Year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
Buckerell Lodge, (14 miles)
ENGLISH BIRD OF PREY CENTRE,
Old Warden
www.shuttleworth.org
Tel: 01767 627927
Open: Throughout the year,
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
The Barns Hotel, (11 miles)
CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK,
Clyst St. Mary
www.crealy.co.uk
Tel: 01395 233200
Open: Daily except 24- 26 December 2009, 1 Jan 2010
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
Buckerell Lodge,(5 miles)
LONGDOWN DAIRY FARM, Southampton
www.longdownfarm.co.uk
Tel: 0238 029 2837
Open: 14 February - November with weekends open during November and December
Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels:
Buckerell Lodge,(8 miles)TWICKENHAM
www.rfu.com
Tel: 0870 405 2000
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (3 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (3 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (17 miles)KEMPTON RACES, Middlesex
www.kempton.co.uk
Tel: 01932 782292
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel, The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Harte & Garter Hotel & SpaSANDOWN RACES, Esher
www.sandown.co.uk
Tel: 01372 464348
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (8 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (8 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (23 miles)WEMBLEY
www.wembleystadium.com
Tel: 0844 9808001
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (10 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (10 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (24 miles)
BROWNSEA ISLAND, Poole
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01202 707744
Open: 14 March - 1 November - can only be reached by boat
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Durley Dean
(6 miles)
BODYFLIGHT, Bedford
www.bodyflight.co.uk
Tel: 0845 200 2960
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel,
(6.5 miles)
PAULTONS PARK, ROMSEY
www.paultonspark.co.uk
Tel: 023 8081 4442
Open: February - December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House,
(6 miles)THE EDEN PROJECT, St. Austell
www.edenproject.com
Tel: 01726 811911
Open: Daily, except 25-26 December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge (77 miles)MARWELL ZOO, Winchester
www.marwell.org.uk
Tel: 01962 777407
Open: Daily, except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House
(9 miles), Durley Dean (40 miles)
THE BOURNEMOUTH EYE, Bournemouth
www.bournemouthballoon.com
Tel: 01202 314539
Open: Easter - October
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Durley Dean
(1 mile)HISTORIC DOCKLANDS, Portsmouth
www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Tel: 023 9283 9766
Open: Daily, except 24-26 December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House
(22 miles)
OCEANARIUM, Bournemouth
www.oceanarium.co.uk
Tel: 01202 311990
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Durley Dean
(1.5 miles)DAWLISH MUSEUM, Dawlish
www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish
Tel: 01626 888557
Open: April 25th -September
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge (13 miles)NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE, Devon
www.newtonabbotracing.com
Tel: 01626 353235
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell LodgeBEAULIEU
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Tel: 01590 612345
Open: Daily, except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House
(16 miles), Durley Dean (26 miles)
MANSTREE VINEYARD, Exeter
www.boyces-manstere.co.uk
Tel: 01392 832218
Open: Tuesday to Sundays March - December, Saturday, Sunday in January and February.
Entrance: Free
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge,
(5 miles)HAMPTON COURT, East Mosely
www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace
Tel: 0844 482777
Open: Daily except 24- 26 December
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel (6 miles), The Richmond Gate Hotel (6 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (16 miles)WOBURN ABBEY, Woburn
www.woburn.co.uk/abbey
Tel: 01525 290333
Open: Daily from 4 April - 25 October 2009 (October weekends only)
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel (15 miles)HATFIELD HOUSE, Hatfield
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Tel: 01707 278010
Open: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 April - end September
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Harpenden House (12 miles)
KILLERTON HOUSE & GARDENS, Exeter
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01392 881345
Open: Park open all year on selected days; the House is open from 28 February - 23 December 2009
Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge, (9 miles)
ST. ALBANS CATHEDRAL, St. Albans
www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk
Tel: 01727 860780
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Free entry
Nearest Folio hotels: Harpenden House, (5 miles)
WREST PARK, Silsoe
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 01525 860152
Open: Throughout the year on different days depending on the season
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel, (11 miles)
306th BOMBARDMENT GROUP MUSEUM, Bedford
www.306bg.co.uk
Tel:01234 708715
Open: 7 March - 31 October 2009
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel
CASTLE DROGO, Drewsteignton
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01647 433306
Open: Open all year; the House is open 28 February - 23 December 2009
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge, (22 miles)
KNEBWORTH, Knebworth
www.knebworthhouse.com
Tel: 01438 812661
Open: Various dates throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Harpenden House (10 miles)CLIVEDEN, Taplow
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01494 755562
Open: Various dates
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Hill Hotel, (25 miles) The Richmond Gate Hotel (25 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (9 miles)CORFE CASTLE, Wareham
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01929 481294
Open: Daily except 25-26 December (high winds can cause closure of some parts of the castle). Closed for refurbishment 4 -29 January 2010
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Durley Dean
(19 miles)
MARITIME MUSEUM, Southampton
www.southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 02380 223 941
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Tickets apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House,
(3 miles)
FULHAM PALACE, London
www.fulhampalace.org
Tel: 020 7736 3233
Open: Saturday - Tuesday
Entrance: Tour Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel (5.5 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (22 miles)EXETER CATHEDRAL
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Tel: 01392 285983
Open: Monday - Saturday
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge
(2 miles)
DE GREY MAUSOLEUM, Flitton
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 01525 860094
Open: Saturday and Sunday throughout the year
Entrance: Free
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel, (11 miles)
MOOT HALL MUSEUM, Elstow
www.bedford.gov.uk
Tel: 01234266889
Open: From Easter or early April to September on selected days of the week
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel, (2.5 miles)
BUCKLERS HARD, Beaulieu
www.bucklershard.co.uk
Tel: 01590 612203
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House
(18 miles)
BEDFORD MUSEUM, Bedford
www.bedfordmuseum.org
Tel: 01234 353323
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Free
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel, (3.5 miles)
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, Beaulie
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Open: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Highfield House
(16 miles)
WINTER EVENTS 2010
Richmond Farmers Market, Richmond
Every Saturday
www.totallyrichmond.co.uk
Tel: 0208 878 5132
Entrance: Free
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Richmond Hill Hotel
Cirque Du Soleil - Verekai, Royal Albert Hall, London
5 January - 13 February 2010
www.royalalberthall.com
Tel: 0845 401 5045
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Richmond Hill Hotel
Big Garden Birdwatch, Sandy, Bedfordshire
17 & 20 January 2010
www.rspb.org.uk
Tel: 01767 680541
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Barns Hotel
Exeter Dance Festival, Exeter
14 - 20 February 2010
www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Tel: 01392 270891
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge Hotel
Mountbatten Festival of Music, Royal Albert Hall, London
4 - 6 March 2010
www.royalalberthall.com
Tel: 0845 401 5045
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Richmond Hill Hotel
Windsor Festival Spring Weekend 2010
18 - 21 March 2010
www.windsor.gov.uk
Tel: 01753 740121
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS 2010
Henry V111 500th Anniversary Exhibition, Windsor Castle
8 - 18 April 2010
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Tel: 020 7766 7300
Entrance: Ticket Charges apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
Exeter Food Festival, Exeter
9 - 11 April 2010
www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Tel: 01392 211080
Entrance: Ticket prices vary
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge Hotel
Exmouth Festival
27 May - 4 June 2010
www.exmouthfestival.org.uk
Tel: 01395 222299
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge Hotel
Windsor Castle Royal Tatoo 2010
12 - 15 May 2010
www.windsortattoo.com
Tel:0871 230 5570
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
Royal Windsor Horse Show
12 - 16 May 2010
www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk
Tel: 0871 230 5570
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
Devon County Show, Exeter
20 - 22 May 2010
www.devoncountyshow.co.uk
Tel: 01392 535700
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell Lodge Hotel
Chelsea Flower Show, London
25 - 29 May 2010
www.rhs.org.uk
Tel: 0845 260 5000
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Richmond Hill Hotel
Exmouth Festival, Exmouth
27 May - 4 June 2010
www.exmouthfestival.org.uk
Tel: 01395 222299
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: Buckerell
Lodge Hotel
Farnborough International Air Show
19 - 25 July 2010
www.farnborough.com
Tel: 01252 532800
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Richmond Gate Hotel, The Richmond Hill Hotel
Royal Windsor Beer and Jazz Festival, Windsor
12 - 16 August 2010
www. royalwindorbeerandjazz.com
Tel: 0844 847 2497
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
Windsor Festival
18 September - 3 October 2010
www.windsor.gov.uk
Tel: 01753 740121
Entrance: Ticket prices apply
Nearest Folio hotels: The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa
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