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Wimborne
Thought to have been built in the early C.8th as the Royal Palace from where St. Cuthburga, sister of the King of Wessex, administered the important Saxon double monastery of Wimborne.
Located in northwest England, the English Lake District is a mountainous area, whose valleys have been modelled by glaciers in the Ice Age and subsequently shaped by an agro-pastoral land-use system characterized by fields enclosed by walls.
Devon
Atmospheric, historic medieval castle originally built 1106 by order of Henry I and later rebuilt down the ages - all ages of architecture from medieval to modern. Interesting displays.
Long Melford
We look forward to welcoming you back! In-line with government guidelines we are excited to re-open our gardens; Wednesdays - Sundays. At this time of year, the gardens that extend to over 30 acres, are at their most colourful and fresh and are a…
Durham
Durham Cathedral was built between the late 11th and early 12th century to house the bodies of St. Cuthbert (634-687 AD) (the evangeliser of Northumbria) and the Venerable Bede (672/3-735 AD).
Norfolk
Castle Rising Castle is a fine example of a Norman castle. The rectangular keep, one of the largest, was built around 1140 by William D'Albini.
Salisbury
Mysterious trapdoors, buried Sarsen stones and ancient yew trees
Devon
Cadhay is approached by an avenue of lime-trees, and stands in an extensive garden, with herbaceous borders and yew hedges, with excellent views over the original medieval fish ponds.
Matlock
The Derwent valley, upstream from Derby on the southern edge of the Pennines, contains a series of 18th and 19th century cotton mills and an industrial landscape of high historical and technological significance.
Nuneaton
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle fought on 22nd August 1485, which marked a major turning point in English history when Richard III lost his life and crown at the hands of Henry Tudor’s army.
Ceredigion
In the marvellous sweep of Cardigan Bay stand the ruins of one of Edward I's late 13th century castles. Of the seven major English strongholds he established in Wales, Aberystwyth Castle has fared least favourably in the survival stakes.
Knutsford
A fully-furnished, Elizabethan manor-house with Carolean stables. General Patton's 3rd Army HQ for their first 6 months stay in Britain during WW2.
Lancashire
Award-winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture-making Gillow dynasty. Unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family, wander through the spectacular grounds and pretty gardens and displays.
Hatfield
Splendid Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Childhood home of Elizabeth I.
Richmond
Since their creation in 1759, the Royal Botanic Gardens have made a significant contribution to the study of plant diversity and economic botany and formed a unique testimony to developments in garden art that were subsequently diffused around the…
Cambridgeshire
Kimbolton Castle has a rich and fascinating history that has seen it develop from a wooden motte and bailey castle in Norman times, into the building it is today - home to Kimbolton School. The family seat of the Dukes of Manchester from 1615 to…
Hovingham Hall is an attractive Palladian family home, designed and built by Thomas Worsley c1760. The childhood home of Katherine Worsley, Duchess of Kent.
Towcester
The most striking feature of Wakefield Walk was the large expanse of Wakefield Lawn.
London
The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret’s Church together encapsulate the history of one of the most ancient parliamentary monarchies of present times and the growth of parliamentary and constitutional institutions.
Lostwithiel
The CGS Spring Flower Show is firmly established as one of the most widely respected flower shows in the UK. It’s also known as one of the most friendly and inclusive shows and as such it attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the country…