Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Ware

Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, Tel: 01223 835 000, Email

IWM Duxford tells the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people’s lives and the history of our region.

Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE, Tel: 01953 887771, Email

Wildlife spectacular which will take you on a journey to experience tigers, leopards and zebra plus some of the world's most exotic, rare and endangered animals.

Main Road, Titchwell, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8BB, Tel: 01485 210779, Email

Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems tucked away inside Titchwell’s treasure trove of natural delights.

Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1SR, Tel: 01728 688303, Email

Victorian Maltings buildings nestled alongside the River Alde, with shops, galleries, restaurants, river trips, farmers markets and world famous concert hall.

Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7TF, Tel: 01502 740291, Email

Suddenly, South Africa is right on your doorstep! Enjoy a walking family safari through 80 acres of parkland with lions, rhinos, giraffes & many more!

The Lodge, Patton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, Tel: 01767 680541, Email

The Lodge is the UK headquarters of the RSPB. Stroll along 5 miles of signposted trails that take you on a journey around the reserve, through woodland, heath land and the formal gardens surrounding the Lodge house.

Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4RP, Tel: 01394 610066, Email

Out door off road Karting center near Woodbridge, from 5 -75 years, 3 different track using 4 sized karts, individuals or group, form £9.00. race wear provided.

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.

C/O RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281

This delightful nature reserve is superb for wildfowl in winter, butterflies and dragonflies in summer, and breeding marsh harriers, nightingales and bitterns.

Orwell Quay, Ipswich Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BB, Tel: 07734 875887

Enjoy a cruise on the River Orwell, one of the most beautiful rivers in England, aboard “Orwell Lady”, from the stunning Ipswich Waterfront, through areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife to the bustling ports of Felixstowe.

Welches Dam, Manea, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0NF, Tel: 01354 680212

RSPB nature reserve in the heart of the fens, with 10 bird-watching hides and a visitor centre.

Snettisham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7LR, Tel: 01485 542689

This is one place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as the water covers the mudflats, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed off their feeding ground and settle on inlands in front of the RSPB hides.

The Visitor Centre, New Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1SZ, Tel: 01708 899840

RSPB Rainham Marshes is a unique nature reserve which has been restored to a grazing marshland following 100 years of use as a MoD shooting range.

115-123 King Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE, Tel: 01603 663922

Dragon Hall is a magnificently restored Grade 1 listed medieval trading hall. It opens as a museum and is a venue for educational, cultural and community events.

Lee Valley Park Information Service, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF, Tel: 08456 770600

Enjoy and invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River Lee by boat, watch the wildlife go by or simply relax and unwind with a picnic.

Harwich Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO12 5ND, Tel: 01473 328006

Estuarine nature reserve, with adjacent woodland & views over the Stour. Famed for large numbers of waterfowl in winter & a range of breeding woodland birds in summer, including the nightingale. Easy walking distance from Wrabness Station.

Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF, Tel: 01992 892781

Go wild at Lee Valley Park Farms! Meet all the animals from cuddly sheep to the loveable meerkat family. Explore the fantastic indoor and outdoor adventure play areas where the kids can go whooshing down the slopes on our toboggan run.

Church Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP, Tel: 0870 333 1181

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th Century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.