Things to do with the Kids - the Cotswolds to the Chilterns

Didcot

	Didcot Railway Centre boasts one of the finest collections of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons and buildings in the country. The main running line at the Centre is a mile long with a station platform at either end.	Didcot Railway Centre Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ. Tel: 01235 817200
	Discover the history of the Wittenham Clumps landscape at the Northmoor Trust's visitor centre, Project Timescape. Handle ancient artefacts, carry out scientific experiments, come face-to-face with skeletons and learn how your actions TODAY will change the landscape in the FUTURE. Fun for all the family. After your visit to Project Timescape, take a walk up the Wittenham Clumps (photo left) and enjoy the rest of the Northmoor Trust Estate. Project Timescape, Little Wittenham, Wallingford, Oxon, OX14 4QZ. www.projecttimescape.co.uk. Near Didcot.
	The North Gloucestershire Railway is a two foot gauge, predominantly steam hauled, railway which shares the site at Toddington with the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway (GWR???) (an impressive standard gauge preserved railway). At a length of only 400 yards the railway is far from the longest in the country! As befits such a small railway the service is not extensive, confined to a dozen or so summer Sundays and bank holidays each year.	The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Situated between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse

Cotswold Farm Park Guiting Power near Cheltenham 01451 850307	The home of rare breed conservation. Animals through the Ages, Technofarm, Tractor School, Farm Safari rides, Touch Barn, Pets corner.
	Tumble Towers - Adventure Play Centre. Interactive fun and exciting play experience for kids up to the age of 12. Whizz down our wavy slide into the ball pool, tackle the aptly named Tumble Tower, wobble on the rope bridge, trace the clown's footsteps to bring the circus sounds alive plus much, much more.	Tumble Towers Wesley Walk High Street, Witney Oxon OX28 6ZJ 01993 700789 Fax:01993 700543
Cotswold Wildlife park Burford Oxfordshire 01993 823006	Set in 160 acres of gardens and woodland around a Victorian Manor House, with a wide variety of animals, from leaf- cutting ants to rare Asiatic Lions. Adventure playground, picnic areas, children's farmyard, narrow-gauge railway.
	400 sq ft of the finest operating scenic model railway layouts in the country. Over 40 British and Continental trains running on the 3 main displays.	Bourton Model Railway Bourton -on-the-Water 01451 820686
Cotswolds Falconry Centre Batsford Park Moreton - in -Marsh 01386 701043	Eagles, hawks, owls and falcons are flown throughout the day. Many breeding pairs of birds including the owls in "Owl Wood".
	Standard gauge and diesel trains in the Royal Forest of Dean. Rebuilding a branch line to recall the old Severn & Wye Joint Railway, from the busy Lydney Junction to the leafy glades of the forest.	Dean Forest Railway Norchard Railway Centre & Station Lydney Gloucestershire 01594 843423
Puzzle Wood Maze on the B4228 Coleford to Chepstow Road 01594 833187	A maze of tarmac footpaths set in the spectacular scenery of pre Roman iron mines. A weird wonderland of bridges, dead ends and deep ravines. Indoors, travel through secret passageways and hidden doors to discover the hidden items to solve the puzzle.
	In winter 1000's of wild ducks, geese and swans visit, in spring see the ducklings, goslings and cygnets. 800 acres of wetland habitat to explore.	The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge Gloucester 01453 890333
Birdland Park and gardens Rissington Road Bourton on the Water 01451 820480	7 acres of woodland, river, ponds and gardens inhabited by over 500 birds - flamingos, pelicans, penguins and cranes. Over 50 aviaries of parrots, falcons, hornbills, toucans and many more.

Cheltenham Racecourse Tel: 01242 513 014	Racing at Cheltenham has some of the very best jump racing in Britian.
	Ascot Racecourse will reopen in 2006. Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 is the world's most famous racecourse. 01344 876 876	Ascot Racecourse 01344 876 876
Everyman Theatre Regent Street Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1HQ 01242 572573 www.everymantheatre.org.uk	The Everyman - built in 1891 by Frank Matcham, the great Victorian architect and now his oldest still in theatrical use. With a history spanning three centuries we continue to offer the highest quality entertainment, arts and education
Cheltenham Cinema, Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2NE Tel: 0871 22 44 007

Pittville Pump Room Pittville Park Cheltenham Glos. GL52 3JE 01242 523852	Pittville Pump Room is one of Cheltenham's finest 'Regency' buildings and was the largest of the town's spas

Cirencester

Corinium Museum, Park Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BX Telephone: 01285 655 611	Step through a triumphal arch to arrive in Corinium; second largest city in Roman Britain, population c. 15, 000. Experience life as a Roman. Marvel at the stunning mosaics. Dress as a Roman soldier. Explore their engineering and artistry

Gloucester

Gloucester Leisure Centre Bruton Way Gloucester GL1 1DT Tel 01452 396666	The leisure centre operates on a 'pay and play' basis and is open throughout the year. The complex has excellent access and facilities for disabled visitors with easy access to all areas. GL1 has a magnificent complex of 4 pools, fully equipped Gymnastics Hall sports hall & more

Worcestershire

Evesham Leisure Centre Davies Road Evesham Worcs WR11 1YZ Tel: 01386 444212	The Leisure Centre is south of the river, and comprises, 25m Swimming Pool, Rivers Fitness Room, Health Suite - Sauna, Steam Room and Spa, Sunbeds, Squash Courts, Sports Hall, Dance Studio, Function Room
	Join us for summer jump racing at one of Britain's oldest racecourses where racing has taken place on the banks of the River Severn since 1718.	Worcester Racecourse Pitchcroft Worcester WR1 3EJ Tel: 0870 220 2772 worcester-racecourse.co.uk
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