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Informative distillery tour in a scenic locale, complete with comprehensive gin tastings and insights into the historical distilling process.
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Victorian-era workhouse turned museum, offering enlightening guided tours through historical exhibits and a poignant video, showcasing the realities of past poverty.
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Historic Norman castle amid manicured gardens and floral displays, with panoramic views and a tranquil ambiance. Features a historical exhibition and a memorial within the grounds.
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Vineyard nestled in picturesque scenery, providing engaging wine tastings and insights into traditional winemaking. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and scenic picnics.
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Tudor house with guided tours highlights historical and architectural significance amidst beautiful gardens, ideal for tranquil retreats and intimate weddings.
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Live performance venue presenting a range of shows with clear views from a spacious auditorium, complemented by in-seat drink service and a welcoming ambiance.
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Modern cathedral with minimalist design, light-filled interiors, and organ music, complemented by a café and shop. Features stunning views and spaces for quiet reflection.
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Tranquil electric boat trips on the river with eco-friendly appeal and informative commentary, complemented by riverside strolls, a secondhand bookshop, and craft activities.
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  • Sarah H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour and tasting with Darren! Informative, fun and plenty of tastings. The area is lovely and the shop has some great Christmas gifts.
    Written 23 November 2024
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  • Lisa70
    Adelaide, Australia15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed our trip to The Spike. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was obviously very passionate about preserving the history surrounding the Workhouses in England. As tourists visiting from overseas we thought this was an excellent opportunity to learn some English history and we weren’t disappointed. Can highly recommend to tourists and locals
    Written 17 November 2024
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  • jmbb1234
    Surrey, UK3,287 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic little Castle, where the grounds are maintained beautifully, even through the Winter.

    Great view if you go to the top walkway, near the entrance to the Castle - unfortunately we couldn’t go in, as the Castle is currently closed, but still very much worth a walk around.
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • Ashley R
    Woking, UK122 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Took my wife here for a tasting tour. It was interesting and delicious in equal measures! Beautiful scenery, stunning still and sparkling vino and a perfect thing to do on a sunny summer’s afternoon. The team were very attentive too and tour guide really friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks all :)
    Written 28 July 2024
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  • Skip 2 The Mains
    Farnham, UK191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Popped along for the Flower Fairy exhibition. Beautifully displayed with lots of interactive areas for children. Brought together two generations who read the books as children. The shop has lots of pretty things to buy and staff are warm and welcoming. Found parking limited to suit an older person but there is an overflow up the road.
    Written 25 January 2025
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  • nickswlon
    Teddington, UK479 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was so lucky to have my own guide and she was wonderfully knowledgeable and enthusiastic (sorry I can’t recall her name). She had so much detail about the house and the furniture. The gardens were lovely and I wish I had spent more time here. I came for the ice cream (sadly disappointed as they don’t produce it anymore!) but was captivated by the beauty and history of the house.
    Written 28 June 2024
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  • Sue O
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really lovely place to visit. Would recommend the cheese and wine experience which was great, very interesting and informative. We were kept up to date with information after initial booking and we had a very warm welcome from Becky on arrival.
    Written 4 November 2024
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  • Wendy B
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always liked GLive...ex.Civic and we've seen some brilliant Acts there over the years. Really appreciate that we have an Entertainment Venue like this here in Guildford. Staff always lovely too. I would rate it 4.5 stars but I might have considered 5 stars....except for the bar. I know that we're all having to adjust to higher prices but £3 for a top up of lemonade (for a Pimms)! I'm sorry but that's extortionate!
    Written 5 September 2024
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  • sabox15
    Hitchin, UK39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This just an amazing place. I had a card that gave me Free Entry to the House and Museum but the Chapel is Free all the time. I just think its incredible a place you go back to visit because its so unique and so lovely and easy to get to. If you love art then definitely worth going
    Written 4 January 2025
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  • Lucy T
    Isle of Wight, UK1,718 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The cathedral isn’t much to look at from the outside, in fact it’s quite bizarre but nice to look around and some interesting features. We were greeted by a friendly man on entry who presented us with a leaflet to read whilst we wandered around. It was a shame the shop wasn’t open, but it was a bank holiday Monday.
    Written 2 June 2024
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  • Nicola Y
    36 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful autumn walk. Walks marked and the map is easy to follow. Bit muddy. Cafe lots to offer and plenty of outdoor seating. Lots of space for children and dogs welcome.
    Written 3 November 2024
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  • CHMDorking
    Dorking6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited the Wharf today for the Wey River Festival, part of the Heritage week.
    We enjoyed the quiet electric boat ride with the informative captain. So nice to be on the river without the fumes.
    There was lots going on for all the family. Good food and drink stalls available.
    Very enjoyable day and we were lucky that it was a lovely sunny day. Thanks to alll the volunteers who made it possible.
    Written 14 September 2024
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