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Fleet Air Arm Museum                                   Yeovilton, Ilchester                         www.fleetairarm.com
The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton has the largest collection of Naval Aircraft anywhere in Europe.  You can go on board the first British built Concorde and be 'transported' by a simulated helicopter flight to the replica of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal.  You'll experience the thrills and sounds of a working flight deck and even see a nuclear bomb!
Directions:  7 miles from Yeovil, located on the B3151, just off the A303 near Ilchester.

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 East Lambrook Manor Garden                 East Lambrook, South Petherton           www.eastlambrook.com  
This internationally famous Grade I Listed ‘English Cottage Garden’ was designed by the late Margery Fish, who’s wonderfully informal style dramatically influenced gardening in the 21st century.  Her magical creation here at East Lambrook Manor still houses the Margery Fish Plant Nursery and an extensive collection of hardy geraniums, while the 17th century Malthouse is the location for a multi award winning tea shop serving lunches and teas every day.
Directions: 
3 minutes off A303, signposted at South Petherton, follow brown signs to East Lambrook.

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