Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below all want to find a suitable place to visit or activity to do.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight places and activities.
Decide which place or activity would be the most suitable for each person.
7 Miriam wants to take her elderly mother out for afternoon tea. Her mother uses a walking frame and cannot manage stairs, so they need a ground-floor venue with level access. Miriam would prefer somewhere that feels a bit special rather than an everyday café, and she is happy to pay a little more for that.
8 Jay is visiting the area alone for work and has an evening to fill. He is not very talkative and does not want to sit in a bar making conversation with strangers. He would enjoy something cultural that he can experience quietly by himself. He finishes work at 6 p.m., so whatever he does needs to be open after that.
9 Jill and her family are looking for a Sunday activity that will suit three generations: grandparents, parents, and a ten-year-old child. They want something that takes up most of the day and includes food, so they do not have to worry about bringing their own. They are on a budget and need good value for a group of five.
10 Saskia is training for a swimming competition and needs to keep up her practice while she is staying in the city. She wants to swim lengths in a proper pool, not just splash around. Her training schedule means she can only go late in the evening. She has her own equipment, so she just needs pool access, not a lesson.
A. City Museum and Gardens
Set in the grounds of a former palace, this open-air museum explores two thousand years of local history. Visitors can follow marked paths through reconstructed homes, workshops and farms. There is a free audio guide, or you can simply wander and read the information boards. Buses stop directly outside, and the museum is a ten-minute ride from the central station. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults £9, children £5.
B. The Grand Hotel – Afternoon Tea
Served daily in the hotel’s elegant ground-floor lounge, which overlooks a rose garden. The menu includes fresh sandwiches, warm scones with cream, and a selection of fine teas. Tables are well spaced, and there are no steps between the entrance and the lounge. Afternoon tea is served 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. £22 per person. Booking recommended.
C. Riverside Gallery: Late Opening
This modern art gallery stays open until 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, making it ideal for an evening visit. The current exhibition features large-scale landscape paintings by contemporary British artists. The space is designed for quiet reflection, and visitors are encouraged to move through at their own speed. Tickets £8. The gallery is a fifteen-minute walk from the city centre along the river path.
D. Family Fun Farm
A working farm that welcomes visitors every weekend. Children can feed the animals, ride a pony, and explore a hay bale maze. There is a large picnic area, and a café sells hot meals, snacks and drinks. A family ticket for two adults and up to three children costs £28, which includes entry to all activities. Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Note: the farm is a forty-minute drive from the town centre, and public transport does not serve the area.
E. Northside Pool: Late Swim Sessions
A 25-metre indoor pool with dedicated lane swimming every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The late sessions are designed for serious swimmers who want to train without interruption. There is no music, and the lanes are divided by speed. Entry is £6, or £22 for a block of four visits. No need to book.
F. Heritage Tram Tour
Climb aboard a restored 1920s tram for a guided journey through the oldest parts of the city. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, and the guide tells stories about the buildings, people and events that shaped the area. Trams run every hour from 10 a.m., with the last departure at 3:30 p.m. Tickets £14 for adults, £9 for children. The tram stop is a five-minute walk from the bus station.
G. The Old Fire Station Café
A friendly, informal café on two floors of a converted fire station. The ground floor has sofas and small tables, while the upper floor has larger tables for groups. Simple food is served all day: soups, salads, sandwiches. Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. No booking. Prices are moderate. The upper floor is accessed by stairs only.
H. Sunday Market and Street Food Fair
Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the old market hall fills with stalls selling local produce, handcrafted goods, and street food from around the world. There is live acoustic music throughout the afternoon, and plenty of shared seating. Entry is free, and dishes from the food stalls range from £4 to £8. The market hall is wheelchair accessible and is a five-minute walk from the bus and train stations.
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