What to do and see in South West England, England: The Best Coffeehouses

A friendly country pottery activity centre and gallery offering pottery trial classes, pottery painting kits for hire, one day wheel throwing workshops and bookable private browsing time in their pottery gallery.

Hello. We are an independent coffee shop stocking thoughtfully curated collections crafted by independent makers. When the sun goes down and you feel like something a little stronger, choose from our hand-picked selection of craft beer, wine & spirits to start your evening off the right way.

A small quirky gallery full of gorgeous original art and gifts by local artists and makers also serving takeaway coffee and cakes. We are still open during lockdown serving takeaway drinks, cakes and healthy vegan salad boxes, but have restricted our opening hrs to weekend only for Jan/Feb. If you would like a virtual tour of our gorgeous art and creations by local artists and makers then do drop us a line :)) Thanks and stay safe xxx

Our 14 Bay undercover Driving Range complete with Toptracer technology is the perfect venue to visit whist in Salisbury. The facility is open to everyone, with or without any golf experience and with each bay equipped with a Toptracer screen that tracks every shot you hit, why not try out the Longest Drive & Nearest the Pin Challenges or maybe play a few holes around St Andrews! Each bay can take 4 people, golf clubs can be supplied and we have instructors on site to assist you if required. Inside we have an open plan Coffee Shop and Lounge Bar, serving Costa Coffee, homemade cakes, hot and cold snack as well as a variety of beers and ales. Seating is available in the main lounge, conservatory or outside in the garden. Salisbury Golf Centre is situated between the stunning Cathedral City and the picturesque village of Wilton. Easy access, lots of parking and the warmest of welcomes await you.

Marwood Hill Garden, Garden Tea Room and Plant Nursery Welcome to this very special private garden tucked secretly away in a Devon valley. Covering some 20 acres, with three beautiful lakes, this tranquil garden will provide a day of both inspiration and relaxation for the whole family.From the moment the first snowdrops poke their little noses through in spring there is so much to see throughout the year until the rich autumnal tints and shiny fat berries of autumn. The magnificent display of blossom from the massed camellias and rhododendrons is followed by a stream of colour in the bog gardens, as carpets of primulas and iris in all the colours of the rainbow, burst forth. The National Collection of Astilbes follows in a foamy symphony of pastel hues and hydrangeas on the hillside, like French petticoats in sky and lilac, sparkle in the sun. We garden with wildlife always in our minds and providing habitats for them is extremely important. Tucked away around the gardens are piles of branches and mounds of leaves home to lots of lovely bugs and beasts! Kingfishers are regular visitors to the lake and the areas of rough grass provide both food and hibernating site for the young of many butterflies and moths. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Children under 12 Free.

For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. A red sector light warns mariners of the hazardous Shambles Bank lying three miles offshore. Tours of Portland Bill Lighthouse are organised by AMH Support Services under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.

Thistledown Café and Campsite - award-winning camping and wood-fired food set in 70 acres of Cotswold AONB

Paint Your Own Pottery cafe offering a great opportunity to relax in a friendly and helpful environment. Open 5-7 days including late night on Thursdays. Check opening times on our Web site.