LIVING HISTORY - HISTORICAL WORKING ATTRACTIONS

Cullompton Devon. Tel 01884 840960 Built 200 years ago by Thomas Fox to spin woollen and later worsted yarns, shows a rare example of Georgian architecture. See the impressive array of power sources including the 1821 water wheel, 1910 Pollit and Wigzell steam engine, picnic areas, restaurant and gift shop.

Bovey Tracey Devon. Tel 01626 835285 Enjoy our museums of glass, games, marbles and Bovey pottery. Watch glass blowing when work is in progress as it shapes items including paperweights, wine glasses, scent bottles and of course the huge Victorian replica marbles. See our spectacular marble runs.

Ilminster Somerset. Tel 01460 55195 Cider making takes place in the autumn months but the presses and cider making equipment are on view all year round together with photographic displays of the cider making process. In the 16th century barn there are old farm tools and making equipment for you to see.

Lifton Devon. Tel 01566 783425 The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is home to the national fairground collection. There are superb displays of fairground art and memorabilia and a large array of vintage rides, stalls and shows. Our vintage fairground rides operate at special events and at some other times to.

Taunton Somerset. Tel 01823 432151 A great premier attraction featuring village trades, a working water wheel, tea room and beautiful gardens. We have fun interactive displays, clear and simple interpretations of the mill equipment and its use, gifts and mementos on sale and an attractive mill stream with ducks.

Near Tiverton Devon. Tel 01884 855671 Family fun in the Exe valley come rain or shine. Take the train through our nature area alongside the River Exe as much as you like, drive your own train if your under 10, take the 1/2 mile long miniature line, go and see our Victorian station and look at our premier model railway!

Seaton Devon. Tel 01297 20375 Discover east Devon's beautiful Axe Valley by tram, it's electrical. As well as being a passenger on our trams you can take driving lessons too. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

Stoke St Gregory Somerset. Tel 01823 490249 The Visitor Centre offers a warm welcome and insight into the willow growing and basket making industry, past and present. You will find a vast selection of basketware to buy, handcrafted on site by skilled craftsmen using home grown willow from the Somerset levels.

Lydney Gloucestershire. Tel 01594 845840 Whether it is to bring back memories or show children the magic of trains from a bygone era, come and let us re-create that wonderful atmosphere of a country railway for you. And don't forget to have a chat with the driver, guard or any of our volunteers, for you can be sure of a cheery reply!

Shepton Mallet Somerset. Tel 01749 880417 Slow the pace of life with a trip at the East Somerset Railway. Nostalgia comes to mind, with thoughts of “yester-year”, guards with flags and whistles, doors closing, the sight and smell of steam in the air, then we are off into a bygone era watching the rolling Mendip Hills drift slowly by.