CREATE (Environment Centre)

This complex down by the riverside, is all about ecology and the issue of environment - in particular recycling. It's got big plans - watch this space - but at the moment its theory sadly surpasses its delivery. There are a few educational exhibits, such as a hands-on journey through the challenge of waste and recycling, and computer access to global environmental information, but frankly it's all looking rather shabby and few of the exhibits actually work. Much better to concentrate on its Eco-home - definitely the most successful part of the whole place - built using advanced architecture, and a testament to how salvaged, recycled, and natural materials can be combined with energy-saving systems to benefit almost every home. Another plus is the rather lovely cafe, overlooking the River Avon - a good choice for a cheap and nutritious meal; a main courses with two vegetables costs just #2 and there are plenty of cakes, snacks and drinks to keep most happy.

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