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Witley Court and Gardens  I didn't really know what to expect when we decided to visit, but what a nice surprise, both my son and I really enjoyed every aspect of Witley. Its just very different, eerie and intriguing. The huge  Perseus and Andromeda fountain in the main garden is very impressive.  Witley is a huge site, the scenery is very impressive, offering a woodland walk, lake, gardens, the mansion itself and a very impressive Baroque Parish church. There is a children’s play area also and plans to add a cafe. There is a gift shop and toilet facilities already on site.  A little bit of History  T he vast shell of Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England.  After a devastating fire in 1937, however, it became one of the country's most spectacular ruins . The earliest phase of the Witley Court buildings dates to the 13th century. Witley was remodelled and transformed 3 times,   t wic e by the Foley family in the 18th century ...

Haynes Car Museum - Sparkford Yeovil  I’ve enjoyed Haynes for many years, as a boy with my dad and now I'm the dad taking my son to enjoy the experience and create memories.  There is a very nice atmosphere and it’s got lots to offer the children, my son Max always has a great time when we visit, the kids play area has a vast array of things to do from go Karts to pedal trikes to wooden houses to explore.  The café is nice with a selection of hot and cold snacks and the weather permits, seating outside.  The prices are reasonable which was a nice  surprise.  The reason for our visit this time was the cover photo, the Iconic and legendary Lamborghini Miura. I had never seen one before but been wanting to for a very long time, being a devoted Lamborghini fan.  The Miura was on loan from a collector, so if you are planning a visit, best to check that they still have the Miura.  Haynes offers free unlimited revisits for a year upon purchasing a full p...