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Visit South West

The South West of England is the largest region in terms of area and includes Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the Isles of Scilly. The South West is well known for its production of Cheddar cheese, cider and Cream teas, as well as events such as the Glastonbury Festival and the home of the Eden Project.

If you know of a cheap or free day out that isn't in our list, please contact us and we will put it on the site.

Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange

The Newlyn Art Gallery showcases the very best of national and international work, including a majority of works produced in the region. The newly refurbished gallery reopened on 7th July 2007, alongside major new art space The Exchange, in the heart of Penzance. Thanks to Andrea for e-mailing this day out to us!


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  • Cornwall
  • Free entry

Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum

At £1.82 for children and £5.45 for an adult this beautiful museum is really quite a cheap day out. It houses one of the best collections relating to Stonehenge and local archeology and is housed in The King's House, a Grade I listed building.


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  • Wiltshire
  • Cheap entry

Bath Postal Museum

Learn all about the vital role that Bath has played in the development of the British postal service. YOu can read biographies of key figures and explore the history of the post.


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  • Somerset
  • Cheap entry

Corinium Museum, Cirencester

Discover one of the largest collections of Romano-British antiquities in the country at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester. You can also experience life as a Roman and visit a Roman Garden. Adults pay £4.25 and children from 5 to 16 pay £2.25.


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  • Gloucestershire
  • Cheap entry

National Waterways Museum, Gloucester

This museum tells the fascinating story of Britain's 2000 miles of waterways and captures life in working docks. You will discover lots of different aspects of waterways from engineering to home life on board a narrow boat.


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  • Gloucestershire
  • Free entry

Poole Museum

After £750,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding and local fundraising Poole museum is open after 20 months of major redevelopment. Discover a large and diverse collection built up over 134 years totalling approximately 50,000 objects.


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  • Dorset
  • Free entry

RNLI Headquarters & Display, Poole

Trace the Royal National Lifeboart Institution's history and development using the selection of painting, photographs, lifeboat models and other objects to help you learn.


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  • Dorset
  • Free entry

Tate and The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, St Ives

Whilst adults have to pay the price of £8.55 for joint site admission, people under aged 18 get in free. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a unique experience and a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain's most important twentieth century artists.


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  • Cornwall
  • Cheap entry

Falmouth Art Gallery

Why not heead to the Falmouth Art Gallery where you can see works by major British artists including Dame Laura Knight RA, William Strang RA and many more. The gallery has one of the leading art collections in Cornwall and features work by old masters, major Victorian artists, British Impressionists and more.


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  • Cornwall
  • Free entry

Penlee House, Gallery and Museum, Penzance

Penlee House Gallery & Museum is an elegant gallery situated within a Victorian house and park. On Saturdays there is free admission to all, but otherwise admission is still cheap, at £4.50 for adults and children go free.


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  • Cornwall
  • Free entry