Explore Southern England with Akkeron Hotels

With a wealth of local attractions to choose from, Southern England is the perfect base for you to explore Britain.

Travel to Richmond or Windsor, both vibrant destinations for sightseeing and shopping breaks or book a more relaxed coastal break in Exeter.  Whether you are looking for outdoor pursuits, history, culture or entertainment, our hotels offer a memorable stay.

Houses to Visit / Museums

Event Essential Information Nearby Hotels
BUCKLERS HARD, Beaulieu
www.bucklershard.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01590 612203
Highfield House (18 miles)
CASTLE DROGO, Drewsteignton
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Date: Open all year; the House is open 11 February - 23 December 2012 - some dates weekends only.
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01647 433306
Buckerell Lodge (22 miles)
CLIVEDEN, Taplow
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Date: Various dates
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01494 755562
The Richmond Gate Hotel (25 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (9 miles)
EXETER CATHEDRAL
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Date: Monday - Saturday
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01392 285983
Buckerell Lodge (2 miles)
FULHAM PALACE, London
www.fulhampalace.org
Date: Saturday - Tuesday
Entrance: Tour Charges apply - admission to the Palace and its grounds is free of charge.
Tel: 020 7736 3233
The Richmond Gate Hotel (5.5 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (22 miles)
HAMPTON COURT, East Mosely
www.hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace/
Date: Daily except 24- 26 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0844 482777
The Richmond Gate Hotel (6 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (16 miles)
KILLERTON HOUSE & GARDENS, Exeter
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Date: Park open all year on selected days; the House is open from 11 February - 23 December 2012
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01392 881345
Buckerell Lodge, (9 miles)
MARITIME MUSEUM, Southampton
www.southampton.gov.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance Tickets apply
Tel: 02380 223 941
Highfield House, (3 miles)
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, Beaulieu
www.beaulieu.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01590 612345
Highfield House (16 miles)
ROYAL ALBERT MEMORIAL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
www.rammuseum.org.uk
Date: Throughout the year, check for seasonal programmes
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01392 665858
Buckerell Lodge Hotel (2 miles)
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DUXFORD
duxford.iwm.org.uk
Date: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December
Entrance: Free
Tel: 01223 835000
Cromwell Stevenage (15 miles)
KNEBWORTH HOUSE, Hertfordshire
www.knebworthhouse.com/
Date: March - September 2012 - check for dates when house and gardens are open
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01438 812661
Cromwell Stevenage (2 miles)
HATFIELD HOUSE
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Date: 7 April - 30 September 2012 - please check for events taking place when Hatfield House may be closed
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01707 287010
Cromwell Hotel Stevenage (4 miles)

Outdoor Attractions

Event Essential Information Nearby Hotels
WOBURN SAFARI PARK
www.woburn.co.uk/safari/
Date: Throughout the year - please check event dates
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01525 290407
Cromwell Hotel Stevenage (18 miles)
BICTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS, East Budleigh
www.bictongardens.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year, shorter hours during Christmas and New Year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01395 568465
Buckerell Lodge (14 miles)
BROWNSEA ISLAND, Poole
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Date: March - November - can only be reached by boat
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 707744
Highfield House (40 miles)
CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURE, Chertsey
www.chessington.com
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01372 729560
The Richmond Gate Hotel (8 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (26 miles)
CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK, Clyst St. Mary
www.crealy.co.uk
Date: Check for seasonal opening times.
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01395 233200
Buckerell Lodge (5 miles)
DAWLISH MUSEUM, Dawlish
www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish
Date: April 25 - September
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01626 888557
Buckerell Lodge (13 miles)
KEMPTON RACES, Middlesex
www.kempton.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01932 782292
The Richmond Gate Hotel (8 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (16 miles)
LEGOLAND, Windsor
www.legoland.co.uk
Date: March - November
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01753 626 111
The Richmond Gate Hotel (22 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (3 miles)
MANSTREE VINEYARD, Exeter
www.boyces-manstree.co.uk
Date: Tuesday to Sundays March - December, Saturday, Sunday in January and February.
Entrance: Free
Tel: 01392 832218
Buckerell Lodge (5 miles)
MARWELL ZOO, Winchester
www.marwell.org.uk
Date: Daily, except 25 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01962 777407
Highfield House (9 miles)
NEWTON ABBOT RACECOURSE, Devon
www.newtonabbotracing.com
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01626 353235
Buckerell Lodge (16 miles)
OCEANARIUM, Bournemouth
www.oceanarium.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 311990
Highfield House (35 miles)
SANDOWN RACES, Esher
www.sandown.co.uk
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01372 464348
The Richmond Gate Hotel (8 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (23 miles)
THE BOURNEMOUTH EYE, Bournemouth
www.bournemouthballoon.com
Date: Easter - October
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01202 314539
Highfield House (35 miles)
THE EDEN PROJECT, St. Austell
www.edenproject.com
Date: Daily, except 25-26 December
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01726 811911
Buckerell Lodge (77 miles)
THORPE PARK, Chertsey
www.thorpepark.com
Date: April - end of October
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0871 633 1673
The Richmond Gate Hotel (14 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (8 miles)
TWICKENHAM
www.rfu.com
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0870 405 2000
The Richmond Gate Hotel (3 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (17 miles)
WEMBLEY
www.wembleystadium.com
Date: Throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0844 9808001
The Richmond Gate Hotel (10 miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (24 miles)
WINDSOR CASTLE, Windsor
www.royalcollection.org.uk
Date: Throughout the year - check for exhibition dates during 2012.
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0207 766 7304
The Richmond Gate Hotel (19miles), The Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa (0.5 miles)
PARADISE WILDLIFE PARK, Hertfordshire
www.pwpark.com
Date: Open throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01992 470490
Cromwell Hotel Stevenage (15 miles)
WHIPSNADE ZOO
www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/
Date: Open throughout the year
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01582 872171
Cromwell Hotel Stevenage (18 miles)

Special Events

Event Essential Information Nearby Hotels
Exeter Farmers Market
www.visitdevon.co.uk
Date: Every Thursday, throughout the year from 9am-2pm
Entrance: Free
Tel: 01392 665480
Buckerell Lodge Hotel