MUSEUMS - MUSEUM ATTRACTIONS

Gloucester Gloucestershire. Tel 01452 522682 The museum is housed in Custom House, Gloucester Docks. The displays portray the histories of two famous Regiments, one an infantry Regiment of the regular army, and the other a territorial Yeomanry cavalry Regiment. Both have brought much honour.

Illchester Somerset. Tel 01935 840565 Experience a great day out at the fleet air arm museum, displays and exhibitions covering the history of naval aviation including World War I, Unforgotten Falklands, Between the Wars, World War II, Korean War, Swordfish, Woman's Royal Naval Service and many more.

Bovington Dorset. Tel 01929 405096 The Tank Museum houses the world's largest and finest collection of restored armoured fighting vehicles from World War 1 tanks to today's main battle tank of the British Army the Challenger. Come and see almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries including the impressive T-72 Soviet design.

Swindon Wiltshire. Tel 01793 466646 The railway is bought to life with rare archive film footage, stories of ex-railway workers, hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, famous locomotives and GWR memorabilia. The museum has great character figures life-cast from Swindon people, many of them former railway workers.

Bristol North Somerset. Tel 01179 260680 Step back in time on board SS Great Britain to the golden age of Victorian invention. The iron ship's story is rich in triumphs, disaster, personal tragedy and joy which you can feel as you tour around the museum. Also take a look at our great picture gallery.

Torquay Devon. Tel 01803 215136 We offer great adventures for everyone with guided tours, cavern ghost shows, woodland trails and many children's activities. Walking through our caves you will learn a lot about stalactites and stalagmites, straws, helectites, flowstones, columns, the cave bears den and much more.

Bath Somerset. Tel 01225 460503 The American Museum in Britain is home to a unique collection, in a breathtaking setting. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the only museum of Americana outside the US with its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the museum shows the diverse nature of American culture.

Dorchester Dorset. Tel 01305 262735 Dorset County Museum is a great place for families and school visits. Visitors of all ages will enjoy fantastic galleries and collections and children can follow one of our museum trails while they explore the museum. Meet the Dinosaurs, visit Thomas Hardy's study and dig down into the Archaeology gallery.

Bath North Somerset. Tel 01225 477282 The story of British and worldwide fashion is brought alive at the Fashion Museum, a world-class collection of contemporary and historical dress. You will be able to try on reproduction corsets and crinolines in the interactive displays. We have on display dress from 1750 to the present day.

Bath North Somerset. Tel 01225 446865 Dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, using a telescope of his own design that William discovered the planet Uranus. The museum includes portraits, general views and objects.