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Family Attractions Family Attractions
Birdland Cotswold Farm Park
Park and Gardens Guiting Power,
Rissington Road, Bourton-on-the-Water
Near Stow-on-the-Wold,
T (01451) 820480
Glos GL54 5UG
www.birdland.co.uk
T (01451) 850307
A natural setting of woodland, river,
www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
and gardens. Inhabited by over 500 The Home of
birds; flamingos, pelicans, penguins Rare Breed Conservation
and cranes can be seen on various
aspects of the water habitat.
Meet over 50 breeding flocks
Over 50 aviaries of parrots,
and herds of rare farm
falcons, hornbills, toucan
animals. There are lots of
and many more.
activities for the youngsters,
Also Tropical, Toucan and Desert with rabbits and guinea pigs
houses. Take time to wander and to cuddle, lambs/goat kids to
relax in this tranquil environment.
bottle feed, seasonal farming
Plus picnic areas, Penguin Café,
demonstrations, touch barn,
giftshop and play area.
maze quest, jumping pillow,
Disabled Facilities: Yes. adventure playground,
Open: Daily, Apr – Oct,
tractor and trailor ride, gift
10am – 6pm. shop and Cotswold kitchen.
Nov – Mar, 10am – 4pm.
Open: Daily 21 March – 6 September,
Closed Christmas Day.
Last admission one hour before closing.
then weekends only to 11 October
and Autumn half term
Prices: A £5.50, C £3.30, SC £4.50.
(22 October – 1 November, inclusive).
The only group of 10.30am – 5pm.
King Penguins in England
Family Attractions History and Heritage Family Attractions History and Heritage
Stanway House Keith Harding’s
Cotswold
Wildlife Park
Sudeley Castle
& Fountain World of
and Gardens
Gardens
Stanway on the B4077 between
Mechanical Music & Exhibitions
Toddington & Stow-on-the-Wold Burford, Oxon OX18 4JW
T (01386) 584528
High Street, Northleach
T (01993) 823006
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
www.stanwayfountain.co.uk
T (01451) 860181 F (01993) 823807
T (01242) 602308
F (01451) 861133 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
F (01242) 602959
As perfect and pretty a Cotswold
Set in 160 acres of gardens and
Email enquiries@sudeley.org.uk
manor house as anyone is likely
Email keith@mechanicalmusic.co.uk
parkland around a Victorian manor
www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
to see (Fodor’s Great Britain
www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk
1998 guidebook).
“A unique experience of sound”. house, the Park is a day out for the
Few historic houses can match Sudeley
Stanway’s beautiful architecture,
An award-winning museum of antique whole family. See animals from
Castle’s long and fascinating history
around the world in spacious grassed
spanning over a thousand years. The
furniture, parkland and village
musical boxes, automata and
enclosures. Visit the Madagascar
Castle has changed hands over a dozen
are now complemented by the
mechanical musical instruments all
enclosure with free roaming lemurs.
times, has more than once been a
restored 18th century water garden
maintained in perfect condition in our
Other attractions include an
Royal residence and has played host to
and the magnificent fountain – 300ft
world-famous workshops and presented
adventure playground, picnic areas,
at least six Kings and Queens of England.
high, making it the tallest garden
as live entertainment. Also an
cafeteria, brass-rubbing, gift shops
A rare collection of pheasants are
fountain and gravity fountain in
enchanting shop, with musical gifts
and children’s farmyard.
found amongst the award-winning
the world. Teas available.
that will bring joy to all ages.
Special events during the summer.
gardens and fascinating exhibitions reveal
Wedding reception venue. Clocks and Musical Boxes overhauled
to perfection.
Narrow-gauge railway runs Apr – Oct.
the secrets and treasures of Sudeley.
Open: June, July & August
Free car parking. Café, Gift Shop, Plant Centre
Tuesday & Thursday 2–5pm.
Disabled Facilities:
Open: 10am – 6pm or dusk
Play Area and Picnic Area.
Wheelchair accessibility,
(whichever is earlier), last admission Open Daily:
disabled toilets.
4.30pm March – Sept. Oct – March 30 March – 31 October 2009.
Open: Daily, 10am – 6pm
3.30pm. Closed Christmas Day. 10.30am – 5pm.
throughout the year.
Prices: A £10.50, C (3–16) £8, SC £8.
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