Further Away Attractions

	Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Fun fact: The film Les Miserables was filmed at the dockyard and the ship they pulled in at the beginning was a model of the HMS Victory. The dockyard is a short walk to Gunwharf Quays shopping centre, the Spinnaker Tower, and Charles Dickens’ Birthplace. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of 3 Naval bases that is still operating and based in the UK. At the dockyard there is something for everyone and you can see a range of ships and exhibitions such as the submarines and the famous, Mary Rose. Depending on the type of ticket you purchase, you can board and walk round the HMS Warrior or HMS Victory. The Full Navy ticket will give you access to all but the Mary Rose attraction and is valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can visit as many times as you wish in that year. The dockyard also has events happening throughout the year, check the website for details. The dockyard has 2 types of family tickets for visiting one attraction and sometimes they run special offers. If your extended family decide to visit you and you want to take them to the dockyard, you may want to consider purchasing the group ticket (15 people or more). For special offers or events, please check the website and purchase tickets advance to avoid disappointment. How to get there: From Reading station, get a train to ‘Portsmouth Harbour’, where you will change at ‘Southampton Central’' (about a 2 hour journey). From the 'Portsmouth Harbour' you can walk to the dockyard. As soon as you leave the train station you will see the HMS Warrior in front of you, where it will be a 5-minute walk (the walk may be longer or shorter, depending on your walking speed). For other methods in getting to the dockyard click here If you are driving, it would take about 1 hour 20 minutes. Car parking is limited at the dockyard, although there are other car parks in the area. Alternatively, you can use Portsmouth Park and Ride scheme. All car parks charge. although it is unclear about parking or if you can use the city park and ride system. Please check in advance to avoid uncertainty when arriving. Portsmouth Park and Ride scheme. All car parks charge. Please check in advance to avoid uncertainty when arriving.
	Roald Dahl Museum Fun fact: Roald Dahl served during World War 2 as a fighter pilot and spy. Roald Dahl, the globally loved author behind Charlie and the Cholate Factory and Matilda, visit his home village of Great Missenden. There you will find the Roald Dahl museum and story centre, where his legacy continues to live on by spreading his love of stories and books. Perfect for little ones to engage with reading and be creative. Throughout the year the museum holds different activities that are often tailored to children’, however there are limited spaces so it is recommended you check online and book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. You can purchase a family ticket for the day, however, if your child is under 5 they can go for free. The ticket gives you free re-entry for the whole year. How to get there: From Reading station, you can get a train to ‘Great Missenden’, but will have to travel via London. You will need to change at ‘London Paddington’ to ‘London Marylebone’, from ‘London Marylebone’ to ‘Great Missenden’ (about a 1 hour and 40 minute journey). From the 'Great Missenden' station. it is a 5 minute walk (the walk may be longer or shorter, depending on your walking speed). If you are driving, it would take about 45 minutes, although it is unclear about parking. Please check with the museum website.
	Bletchley Park Bletchley Park is an internationally renowned heritage attraction. It is the home of British code breaking and birthplace of modern information technology, where it played a highly secretive but vital role during World War Two. Today you can visit the park and see where the code breaking happened and attempt to code break yourself. Throughout the year the park holds events and the park is suitable for all ages, it will keep you fascinated for hours and they allow people to bring their own picnics. To attend one of the events or to visit the park, it is recommended you check online and purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. The park has a family ticket but children under the age of 12 goes free, the tickets will give you free re-entry for the year. How to get there: From Reading station, you can get a train to ‘Bletchley’, but you need to travel via London. You will change at ‘London Paddington’ to ‘London Euston’, from ‘London Euston’ to ‘Bletchley’ (about a 1 hour and 50 minute journey). Depending on the train you take there may be more changes or longer/shorter. From the 'Bletchley' station. it is a 5 minute walk (the walk may be longer or shorter, depending on your walking speed). If you are driving there is a free parking but limited spaces. From campus it would take about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
	Cadbury World Cadbury World attraction allows people to dip into the world of chocolatey goodness. The tour is filled with activities, from learning the history of Cadbury and cocoa pod to playing with chocolate. The tour is mostly aimed at little ones and will keep them entertained for hours, followed by some free chocolate. We won’t spoil the rest for you. How to get there: From Reading station, you can get a train to ‘Bournville’, you will need to change at ‘Birmingham New Street’ for ‘Bournville’ (about a 2 hour journey). Depending on the train you take there may be more changes or longer/shorter. From the 'Bournville' station. it is a 10 -minute walk (the walk may be longer or shorter, depending on your walking speed). If you are driving there is a free parking but limited spaces. From campus it would take about 2 hours.