Free Museums in Longleat Safari Park

"Brunel’s SS Great Britain – once the longest passenger ship in the world – is one of Bristol’s most iconic landmarks, and for good reason. Billed as the ‘ship that changed the world’, she epitomises not only Bristolian maritime history, but British maritime history, famed for being ahead of her time and the first iron steamer to cross the Atlantic. A trip to the onboard museum tells the tale of how she completed the Atlantic voyage in 14 days, an impressive feat back in 1845, and how she also carried thousands of immigrants to Australia."

"SS Great Britain in Bristol (Photo: Flickr) Bristol is located along the River Avon and the old industrial port is now home to lively restaurants and museums. There are a lot of great museums and cultural areas of the city to walk around. If you arrive there with a rough plan, you’ll be able to get around to everything you want to see in just two days in Bristol."

"About: With hundreds of hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a Planetarium, We The Curious is one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. Facilities: Be awed by icy bodies and cosmic rays, play music through your headbones, activate the Vein Ray and see your own veins, create your own TV show or cover yourself from head to toe in your own giant bubble!. A: Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB"

"Keep kids busy and parents happy by paying a visit to We the Curious along Bristol Harbourside. They remove all the boundaries around science, art and ideas with over 250 interactive activities for everyone to enjoy. Ask as many questions as you like, explore the wonders of science and test out lots of ideas at this venue."

"Bristol's interactive science museum is a playful, hands-on space where 300 'exhibits' fly the flag for curiosity, scientific collaboration and creativity. Which means you'll be meeting Aardman characters and..."

"The Victoria Art Gallery is another Bath museum that’s free for children – you can also get combined tickets with the Roman Baths and Fashion Museum, and it’s another great option for rainy days in Bath with kids. The collection includes items from the 15th century right up to the present day (including a recently acquired Grayson Perry print). As well as family events during school holidays, you’ll find art trolleys stocked with crafts to try including colouring and a portrait trail."

"If you are a lover of art, the permanent gallery at Victoria Art Gallery is free to enter and there are large temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is filled with paintings, sculptures and decorative arts and collections range from the 15th century to the present day. The Victoria Art Gallery is open from 10:30am-5pm every day and kids can make some art of their own with the worksheets and art trolleys around the museum."

"The Salisbury Library and Galleries building houses the Edwin Young Collection. The gallery showcases an excellent selection of artwork composed principally of wash drawings by Edwin Young (1831-1913), a Victorian watercolorist. This artist willed the gallery, as well as his personal art collection and works to the city in 1913."

"The magical Under the Stars boasts a top deck perfect for an outdoor meal or pint, or both, plus provides you with views down the harbour. Under the Stars describe themselves as “a floating Mediterranean tapas restaurant”, plus they are keen to feature recipes on their menu inspired by the places visited by ships leaving Bristol Harbour. Their top deck is also covered by a canopy and the boat is moored at Narrow Quay."

"Located on Bristol harbourside, Under The Stars is another deck-top bar in Bristol that is well worth a visit. The sleek aesthetic design of the boat is ideal for romantic dining and friendship dates. So get yourself a table booked on the spacious deck that overlooks the busy harbour from the water."

"With a prohibition era-esque cocktail menu and local craft beers and ciders, the top deck of this relaxed 20s style boat is a lively little summer drinks spot. On the water, right in the heart of central Bristol, this is a brilliant people-watching spot on a sunshiney day."

"One of my biggest regrets when visiting Bristol is that I wasn’t able to visit Left Handed Giant due to them only being open during the summer months. The brainchild of the people behind one of Bristol’s best pubs, Small Bar, Left Handed Giant have gone on to become one of the most respected names in the UK beer scene. At the moment, their taproom positioned right at the start of the Bristol-to-Bath cycle path is modest, but thanks to a hugely successful crowd-funding campaign, they are in the process of moving to a new site in Finzels Reach, which has been home to several famous Bristol breweries over the years, most recently Courage brewery."

"The walking distance between Dawkins Ales and the Left Handed Giant is the longest stretch of the trail at 29 minutes, but there is a pleasant cycle route you can take. Once you arrive, raise a glass for your efforts."

"Examples of potential stops include: Arbor Ales, Moor Beer, New Bristol Brewery, Left Handed Giant, Barley Mow (BBF pub), Beer Emporium. Depending on venues transportation may be added to the tour."

"Center Parcs Longleat Forest, Warminster BA12 7PU EnglandFast Food, EuropeanBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner, BrunchHighchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+44 1985 848221https://www.caferouge.com/bistro-brasserie/center-parcs/longleat"

"Whatever the time of day, we have a dish to suit your mood; from steak frites and boeuf bourguignon to a selection of croques, baguettes and vegan options too – all on our menu of classic French food with a contemporary twist.” They offer breakfast and brunch dishes such as the Grande Breakfast (two free-range eggs, two Cumberland sausages, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, black pudding, sautéed potatoes and sourdough toast), Pancakes (three warm pancakes topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, or fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pineapple with fruit compot, and French Toast (two slices of sweet brioche bread topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, chocolate sauce, banana and hazelnuts or fresh seasonal fruit, honey and vanilla crème fraîche)."

"With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 1989. Now with over 90 sites across the country it's just the place to mull over…"

"The Bristol Hippodrome is a theatre and performance venue built in 1912, and one of Bristol’s largest venues. The Hippodrome is one of the best places to go to catch a live show. The venue has hosted acts such as Eddie Cochran and Lee Mack, and is a popular spot for touring West End theatre shows, including Cats and Les Miserables."

"I think the past couple of days have been the closest I’ve been to ’insta’- gram in ages. Usually I’m super slow at posting, but I only took this yesterday so that’s an improvement, right?!. – #visitbristol #bestofbristol #bbcwest #bbcbristol #visitengland #igersbristol #swisbest #bristol_lens #iamatraveler"

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Mike Hume used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The Bristol Hippodrome is just as unique as its name. This is a performance theater for travelers who enjoy the works of theater productions."