Starting in the earliest days of powered flight, Aerospace Bristol will take you on a journey through more than a century of aviation achievements. From bold pioneers taking to the skies in their magnificent flying machines, to the remarkable men and women who played their part in two world wars, to […]
Things to do on holiday
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There are two preserved former Great Western railways within easy reach of the Cart House Holiday Cottage: West Somerset Railway The West Somerset Railway is the longest heritage railway in England and runs for 20 miles from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, to Minehead. Take the train through gently rolling Quantock […]
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is devoted to the history of British naval aviation. Investigate naval aviation from the first manned kites, airships, seaplanes, bi-planes to the carrier craft of World War 2 and modern Sea Harriers and helicopters. Part of the display is a mock-up of the carrier HMS Ark Royal as it would […]
“The most beautiful pier in England” Sir John Betjeman. Clevedon Pier is England’s only Grade 1 listed pier and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019 and in 2021 has named “Pier of the Year” for the third time. Clevedon Pier was opened in 1869 to receive paddle steamer passengers from Devon […]
Clarks Village was the first outlet village to open in the UK and is unlike any other shopping experience. Cabot Circus is a uniquely designed, modern shopping centre in the heart of Bristol which has over 90 stylish shops for you explore. The area around Milsom Street in Bath offers a […]