Experience Categories: Nature

As the most downloaded National Trust walk in the UK, we would recommend doing this local walk when visiting Woolley Grange. View the walk Read more

Visit England’s largest gorge and take in the stunning landscape. For a family day out, visit Wookey Hole to head into the caves. Read more

Catch the ferry to Polruan and check out the view from the top of the hill Walk down the hill to the town Quay or at low tide walk to Whitehouse Quay – the ferry leaves every 15 minutes. Once at Polruan, walk up a few steps and along West Street … Read more

Set in 100 acres of landscaped gardens and parklands, Bowood is located just 30 minutes drive from Woolley. It is an adventure playground with a life-sized pirate ship – a firm favourite with the children – and the whole family will enjoy the … Read more

Westonbirt, the National Arboretum is a magical tree garden where you can explore trees from all over the globe. It is around a 45-minute drive from Woolley but well worth the trip. There are guided walks, creative activities for children and … Read more

This is no ordinary garden, with its very own micro-climate in a sheltered woodland valley on the famed Jurassic Coast. This special collection of rare and choice plants from around the world has been growing in the tranquil setting since the … Read more

A trip to Weymouth isn’t complete without a spot of crabbing on the harbour The team at the hotel have crab lines and buckets for you borrow and will share top tips and the best spots to go crabbing on Weymouth Harbour. Read more

Take a walk on the iconic Chesil Beach and discover its natural beauty The pebbles on Chesil Beach are graded in size with the largest being found at the Portland end (Close to the Chesil Beach Visitor Centre) and the smallest being found at … Read more

Experience an at-sea fishing trip to remember  Fishing fans: this one’s for you. From mackerel to reef fishing, the team at Huntress Charters offer a range of trips. Find out more Read more

Ride the Camel Trail year-round and take in the sights of the north Cornish coastline  Drive to Wadebridge to collect your bikes and cycle along the Camel Estuary to Padstow (5 miles), where you can sample Rick Stein’s fish and chips. Find out more Read more