1. Bewilderwood, Norfolk
Enter this eco-adventure park by hopping on a Bewilder Boat or taking the Treacherous Trail to Sccaaaaary Lake. Then cross Broken Bridge, get lost in Muddle Maze or eat an organic burger at the Snack Shack.
www.bewilderwood.co.uk; 01603 783 900
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2. Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, London
Beat a path to this oasis of calm in south-east London. It teems with frogs, toads, dragonflies and birds, including a pair of Canada geese.
www.urbanecology.org.uk/gpep.html; 020-8293 1904
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3. Riverford Organic Farm, Devon
Book a tour of this 800-acre Devon farm, where the Watson family have been producing organic fruit and veg for more than 50 years. Pick up samples on the way and cook up an organic storm back at the field kitchen.
www.riverford.co.uk; 01803 762 075
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4. Bedford Butterfly Park, Bedfordshire
Set in 10 acres of meadows, this tropical house teems with butterflies and moths. Its main focus is conservation – it sources insects from co-operatives in the Philippines and Tanzania.
www.bedford-butterflies.co.uk; 01234 772 770
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5. Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
This centre explores the origins, workings and future of Earth. Attractions include a time machine that takes you back 15 billion years and a “what if” game that puts the future of the planet in your hands.
www.dynamicearth.co.uk; 01315 507 800
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6. Wilderness Wood, East Sussex
This ancient woodland has won awards for sustainable tourism. It is a brilliant natural playground, with 60 acres of trails with helpful spotter sheets, as well as castaway days.
www.wildernesswood.co.uk; 01825 830 509
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7. Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys
Set in the hills of Snowdonia, the CAT has been at the forefront of the green movement. Join recycling workshops, or let the kids run wild in the eco-adventure playground.
www.cat.org.uk; 01654 705 950
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8. Eden Project, Cornwall
Much more than a green theme park, these space-age domes explore our relationship with plants and are a must-see for the environmentally aware. New exhibitions include the impact of rubbish on the planet.
www.edenproject.com; 01726 811 911
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9. Rheged, Cumbria
Named after the ancient Celtic kingdom that centred on the Pennines, this award-winning model of sustainable tourism is housed in Europe’s largest grass-covered building and includes an Imax cinema.
www.rheged.com; 01768 868 000
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10. Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, Gloucestershire
Wandering through this forest in search of sculptures is an oddly enriching experience. Works are designed to complement the natural beauty of the woods.
www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
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17 July 2007, Chosen by; Simon Usborne
