Days out in South West England
Check out our six flexible day-out ideas for your Boundless membership.
Choose an area to explore
Bristol and Bath | Weymouth | Exeter and Plymouth | St Ives | Cotswolds | Forest of Dean
Plan ahead and enjoy the day. Check opening times, availability and booking details before setting off, as queues and travel can affect timings. Full terms are on the linked benefit pages.
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Bristol and Bath
Explore Bristol and Bath in one cultural day out, with world-class art, historic architecture, great food and an evening at the cinema - all within easy reach of each other.
10:00 AM
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery – Park at West End or Trenchard Street multi-storey, around a five-minute walk away. Free entry, with 50% off exhibitions and 10% off in the shop with The National Art Pass. Explore art, dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies and natural history across the museum's galleries.
12:00 PM
Lunch in Clifton, Bristol – A 15-minute walk from the museum. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
1:45 PM
Holburne Museum, Bath – A 25-minute drive from Bristol via the A4. Limited on-site parking is available for museum visitors, with Charlotte Street car park also nearby. Explore the museum's collection of fine and decorative arts, with 50% off entry with The National Art Pass.
6:30 PM
ODEON Luxe, Bath – Catch an evening film and save on tickets with The Cinema Society, then enjoy dinner nearby. SouthGate car park is nearby.
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tastecard | The National Art Pass | The Cinema Society
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Weymouth
Discover Weymouth and the surrounding Dorset coast, with a marine adventure, harbourside lunch, cultural highlights and a relaxing spa stay - all packed into one easy day trip.
9:30 AM
SEA LIFE Weymouth Adventure Park – Save up to 10% on standard admission. Pre-book a time slot online before visiting. Park at Lodmoor Country Park, which has parking available close to the attraction. Explore marine life across the aquarium's themed zones, including sharks, seals and penguins.
12:30 PM
Lunch on Weymouth harbourside – Park at Pavilion car park and take a short walk to the Esplanade and harbour, with plenty of restaurants and cafés to choose from.
2:30 PM
Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, Dorchester – A 20-minute drive from Weymouth. Park at Acland Road or Charles Street car parks, around a five-minute walk away. Free entry with The National Art Pass. Discover Dorset's history, from dinosaurs and archaeology to Thomas Hardy and local art.
5:30 PM
Optional overnight stay at Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa –A 45-minute drive via the A35. Relax in the spa, enjoy dinner or unwind by the pool, with 20% off stays and 10% off spa treatments during your stay for Boundless members. Complimentary parking is included.
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The National Art Pass | Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa | Merlin
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Exeter and Plymouth
Explore Devon from Exeter to Plymouth, with coastal views, award-winning museums, harbourside highlights and plenty of opportunities to make the most of your day.
9:00 AM
Devon Cliffs, Exmouth (Haven) – Free on-site parking. Enjoy coastal views and a refreshing walk before heading into Exeter.
11:30 AM
Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Exeter – A 20-minute drive from Exmouth. Park at Mary Arches Street car park, a 10-minute walk from the museum. Free entry to the museum. The National Art Pass holders get 50% off exhibitions, plus 10% off in the shop and café. Visit this award-winning museum and explore the collection.
1:00 PM
Lunch in Exeter – Head to Queen Street and Cathedral Yard, both within a short walk of RAMM, for cafés, restaurants and places to eat. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
3:00 PM
The Box, Plymouth – An hours' drive via the A38. Park at Drake Circus multi-storey, a 10 minute walk from the museum. Free entry with The National Art Pass - explore art, history and archaeology at the award-winning museum.
4:30 PM
Plymouth Barbican and Plymouth Hoe – Park at North Quay car park for easy access to the Barbican. Explore the historic harbour, independent shops and waterfront before finishing with a walk along Plymouth Hoe. If you're extending your trip, Plymouth is also the departure point for Brittany Ferries services to Roscoff and Santander.
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The National Art Pass | Brittany Ferries | tastecard
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St Ives and Penzance
Discover Cornwall’s artistic coast, with Tate St Ives, historic galleries, seaside walks and the characterful streets and harbour of St Ives and Penzance.
10:00 AM
Tate St Ives – Parking in the centre is very limited, so use the Trenwith Park & Ride and take the shuttle bus into town. 50% off on entry with The National Art Pass - explore modern and contemporary art with views across Porthmeor Beach.
12:30 PM
Lunch in St Ives – Explore the characterful old town and harbour, with plenty of cafés, restaurants and places to stop for a traditional Cornish pasty. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
2:30 PM
Penlee House Gallery and Museum, Penzance – A 25-minute drive via the A30. Park at Harbour Long Stay car park , a 10-minute walk from the gallery. Free entry with The National Art Pass- discover local art, history and archaeology, including works by the Newlyn School artists.
4:30 PM
Penzance promenade – Wind down with a walk along the seafront and take in views across Mount's Bay. Alternatively, extend your day with a visit to Perran Sands, around 45 minutes north, with free on-site parking.
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The National Art Pass | tastecard
Note: Check Tate St Ives opening times before visiting, as they vary seasonally.
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The Cotswolds
Escape to the Cotswolds, combining wildlife, motoring heritage and a picturesque village stay in Bourton-on-the-Water, with plenty of time to enjoy the countryside along the way.
9:30 AM
WWT Slimbridge – Free on-site parking. Explore wetlands and wildlife with unlimited admission through Boundless.
1:00 PM
Cotswold Motoring Museum, Bourton-on-the-Water – A 45-minute drive from Slimbridge. Park at Rissington Road car park, a short walk into the village. Explore seven galleries of classic cars, motorbikes, toys and motoring memorabilia, including TV favourite Brum.
3:30 PM
Explore Bourton-on-the-Water – Stroll through the village's riverside streets, independent shops, cafés and stone bridges before settling in for the evening.
5:00 PM
Optional overnight stay at Cotswold Cottages, Bourton-on-the-Water – Stay in the heart of the village, with free entry to Cotswold Motoring Museum included with your stay. Boundless members save up to 20% on their stay.
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Cotswold Cottages | Cotswold Motoring Museum | WWT
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Forest of Dean
Escape to the Forest of Dean, with woodland walks and cycle trails, fascinating industrial heritage and a relaxing stay at Whitemead Forest Park.
12:00 PM
Check in at Whitemead Forest Park– Free on-site parking. Choose from self-catering lodges, apartments, glamping pods and camping pitches, with Boundless members saving up to 20% on stays.
2:00 PM
Explore the Forest of Dean – Discover woodland walking and cycling routes, with opportunities to see local wildlife and explore the area's fascinating mining heritage.
3:30 PM
Whitemead Leisure Club – Unwind after exploring the forest with the club's heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and spa pools, all included with your stay.
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Whitemead Forest Park
Important information
Information correct at the time of publication. These flexible itineraries are provided for inspiration and are not guaranteed schedules. Times are approximate, and it may not be possible to complete every stop on every date. Visit and journey times will vary depending on opening hours, last admission, queues, availability, temporary closures, travel conditions, accessibility requirements and your pace. Check current venue, transport and booking information before travelling.
Benefits are available to eligible members with an active Boundless membership and, where required, an activated benefit or partner pass. Boundless Plus benefits are marked. Participating venues, offers and availability may change or be withdrawn. Exclusions, restricted dates and other limitations may apply.
Some benefits require advance booking, while others cannot be used to pre-book. Admission may be subject to availability or the next available time slot. Check the tastecard app for current participating locations, valid days and restrictions.
You may need to show your membership card, relevant pass and valid photo identification. See each linked benefit or provider page for full terms and conditions.
The venues, restaurants and transport services featured are operated by third parties. Boundless cannot guarantee their opening times, availability, admission, services or journey times and is not responsible for changes or disruption outside its reasonable control. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.
Information correct as of 30 August 2026