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Longthorpe Tower
Longthorpe displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th-century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe. This varied 'spiritual encyclopedia' of worldly and religious subjects includes the Wheel of Life, the Nativiy and King David.
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Railworld - Peterborough
"In the heart of Peterborough, Railworld is a fun and informative visitor attraction for the whole family." Our theme of sustainable transport spells out the need to cut global emissions of CO2 and how this is being achieved today. See how much progress has been made in the field of transport since the age of steam. Learn how...
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Prebendal Manor House - Peterborough
On our site you can discover the history of the manor and find out about prebends; you can learn about our recreated medieval gardens and see some photographs of both the manor and the gardens. You can also read the archeological research report.
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Burghley House - Stamford
The Garden of Surprises is a fantastic addition to the gardens at Burghley . Hidden inside a Yew hedge is an experience that will delight the senses. Mirrors exaggerate, mazes confuse, squirts of water distract, the dank moss house captivates, transforming sculptures dazzle, the grotto entices and the longitude dial educates and astonishes!
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APETHORPE PALACE
Among England's greatest country houses, Apethorpe Palace holds a particularly important place in English history because of its ownership by, and role in, entertaining Tudor and Stuart monarchs. Elizabeth I once owned the building, which she had inherited from Henry VIII. For a period, Apethorpe was a royal palace lived in...
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Fossils Galore
Here at Fossils Galore we are proud to announce that our recent addition to the Museum collection a Woolly Rhinoceros skull (Stompy) has now been put on public display. Admission: Fossil Hunt Sand Pit £3 each Geode Breaking £3 each Archaeological Dig £3 each Gold Panning £3 each Shark Tooth Sifting £3 each Dino's...
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Baytree Owl Centre
One of the largest and most varied selections of owls and birds of prey you will ever see, combined with a large indoor flying arena, the Baytree Owl centre provides a unique interactive experience for all ages. Over 100 birds of prey are on display, some in breeding pairs, some just resting between flights in...
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Raptor Foundation
We are a team providing a rescue service, 24 hour care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. We provide a permanent, caring environment for raptors unable to return to the wild. We are committed to increasing rare species, and sharing knowledge and information on the medical treatment and rehabilitation of raptors. Emergencies are...
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KIRBY HALL
Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I.
Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always at the forefront of new ideas about...
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WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Welney Wetland Centre is the place to watch one of nature’s most magical sights – the winter gathering of up to 9,000 swans and ducks arriving from the Arctic. But the centre isn’t just a winter destination, with vast flocks of wetlands wildlife to spot throughout the year - including summer waders, dragonflies and...
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RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each...
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ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire. The places where her body rested during the journey south to its tomb in Westminster Abbey were marked by stone crosses.
The stately triangular Geddington cross, with its canopied statues surmounted by a slender hexagonal...
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Rutland Railway Museum
We are an open-air Museum based in the heart of the rural East Midlands where the now extinct industry of home iron ore production is preserved for visitors. The industrial revolution and the subsequent development of the British economy relied on the presence of a number of basic raw materials, notably coal and iron ore. The history...
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The Butterfly & Wildlife Park
Located in Long Sutton on the Lincolnshire / Norfolk border, between Spalding and Kings Lynn. Lincolnshire’s premier Butterfly and Wildlife Park provides visitors with an enjoyable and educational experience. We have many attractions and facilities for everyone to explore and experience. This year we are hosting a wide variety of...
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Oakham Castle
Only the great hall of the Norman castle is still standing, and is surrounded by steep earthworks marking the inner bailey. The hall dates from c. 1180—90 and according to Nikolaus Pevsner (in his "The Buildings of England: Leicestershire and Rutland" ) "It is the earliest hall of any English castle surviving so...
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Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum and Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to England’s smallest county. The museum displays tell the story of the county, and are complimented by exhibits of archaeology, history and rural life. The museum has a varied and exciting programme of Exhibitions and Events. Opening Times : Tue - Fri 10.00...
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BUSHMEAD PRIORY
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
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The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this...
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CHICHELE COLLEGE
Located in the attractive Northamptonshire market town of Higham Ferrers, Chichele College is a rare surviving example of a chantry college. It was founded in 1422 by the locally born Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury. Such colleges, common in England in the 14th and 15th centuries, were groups of priests who shared a communal life which...
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Ely Museum
Ely Museum, a bright and friendly local history museum, located in the Bishop's Gaol in the centre of the historical city of Ely. The Museum is the history centre for the Isle of Ely & the Fens and it takes you on a journey through time from prehistory to the twentieth century. Displays include original prison cells, fossils that can be...
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Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral, a living place of worship, is a beautiful, historic building and a unique education resource. Welcome to Ely Cathedral's website which I hope will give you a glimpse of the wonders and glories that the Cathedral has to offer. Worship has been offered to Almighty God on this site for nearly 1400 years and the Cathedral...
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Rockingham Castle
This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family's home for 450 years. Prior to the Watson's ownership the Castle was held by the crown. There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being...
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Cambridge and County Folk Museum
Housed in the former White House Inn, this is a warm-hearted, interactive museum displaying the everyday life of Cambridgeshire people. In addition to discovering more about our local heroes and legends, there is plenty to keep the family entertained. Come and find our mummified rat; marvel at the mole's paws; and be watchful of the witches...
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Belvoir Castle
We very much hope you will come and visit us and enjoy a wonderful day out at Belvoir Castle. Our hilltop setting commands stunning views over the Vale of Belvoir and with glorious gardens and fascinating magical castle to explore, there’s something for everyone at our family home. Events take place in the castle and park every weekend...
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Harborough Museum
Featuring the Hallaton Treasure, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain, in the new Treasure Gallery. A two thousand year old dog that was sacrificed and buried to guard the Hallaton Treasure is now on display at Harborough Museum. Harborough Museum is open at the following times: Monday 10:30 am - 4:15pm ...
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University Museum of Zoology - Cambridge
With its spectacular whale skeleton hanging over the entrance, the museum of Zoology is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals. With intricately beautiful shells, a comprehensive collection of British birds, and many large skeletons of mammals, the display trace the evolution of animal life. Admission free Opening hours Monday...
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The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Cambridge
A journey through the worlds history of: Ancient Life In this gallery we explore the distant origins of life on Earth, from the very first traces in muddy pools to the rapid development of marine life and the first land animals. Life in the Jurassic Seas In this part of the gallery we invite you to explore the ancient marine world, and...
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science - Cambridge
The Whipple Museum holds an internationally important collection of scientific instruments and models, dating from the Middle Ages to the present. Opening hours The Museum is open from 12:30-4:30pm from Monday-Friday . Admission is free and open to all.
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Isleham Priory Church
Isleham Priory Church is the best example in England of a small Norman Benedictine priory church, surviving in a surprisingly unaltered state despite later conversion into a barn. Before You Go Dogs: Assistance dogs only. Opening Times 1 May 2017 - 24 March 2018 Any reasonable time during daylight hours. Contact the key keeper, Mrs R...
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Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Carnegie Museum re-opened fully on Saturday 13th November 2010 following a major building project which has created a new state-of-the-art gallery, study area and community space for museum activities, schools, volunteers and community groups. The museum, which has now doubled in size, features displays on local history, trades, foxhunting...
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Cambridge Student Life: Immersive podcast walk
Leave the tourist trail behind and get an authentic insight into Cambridge life! What's included Digital mobile audio guide Geo-localised map to keep you on the right track! On-screen pictures to enhance your experience Learn first-hand what student life at the University of Cambridge is truly like from a Ph.D. student!...
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is situated less than a mile to the south of the City centre and only five minutes walk from the railway station. This tranquil 40 acre (16 hectares) garden offers year round interest to visitors. The Garden has a collection of over 10,000 labelled plant species in beautifully landscaped settings, including Rock Garden, Lake,...
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Kings College Chapel
King's College Chapel is famed for its choral services, in particular the evensong services and the Christmas Eve service, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The Choir usually sing the services during term time, which you are welcome to attend. King’s is also known for Carols from King’s, shown on BBC Two on Christmas Eve, which...
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Cogglesford Mill
Cogglesford Mill Cottage, a delightful and historic building nestled adjacent to the River Slea, was once home to the millers who worked the mill next door where flour has been produced for hundreds of years and still is today.The cottages were almost derelict until they were renovated in 1990 and then used as offices....
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The Roman Sandy
The Town Council Offices house a small collection of finds and pictures about Roman Sandy. These exhibits were mostly collected following archaeological digs in the town’s cemetery between 1988 and 1991. The collection includes coins, vessels, personal and household effects and stone sculpture. Members of the public are welcome to...
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Cambridge Museum of Technology
Based in the original sewage pumping for Cambridge, the Museum of Technology exists to preserve and exhibit material that is relevant to the Cambridge area, either by its use or its invention. Our collections include: The pumping station's original equipment and other engines. A number of products manufactured by W.G. Pye of Cambridge....
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Cambridge Science Centre
The Cambridge Science Centre is an educational charity which hosts hands-on exhibitions, workshops, shows and talks to get the public excited about science and technology. Admission: Adult (18+): £3.50 Child: £2.50 Under 5s: Free Family (2 Adults, 2 Children or 1 Adult, 3 Children): £10 Opening Times: Tuesday to...
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Bedford Museum
With its emphasis clearly focused on the local community the Social History collections reflect both the home and working environments of the people of north Bedfordshire. The collections of some 20,000 items cover the wide range of domestic, corporate, military and agricultural life as well as local crafts and industries. The lives of earlier...
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John Bunyan Museum
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher. Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times. On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunyan towards the end of his life. Visitors are invited by Bunyan to...
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The Farmland Museum
At the Farmland Museum... Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages. Visit a village shop and see a magnificent 17th Century stone barn and the workshops, which include a basket maker and a blacksmith....
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Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - Cambridge
A museum of Cambridgeshire farming and village life and an English Heritage 12th century Abbey in a beautiful rural setting. Visit our complete 1940s Farmworker's Cottage and Village Shop, the 17th century Grade II listed Threshing Barn and displays about crafts and occupations. Please see our website for details of prices, opening times and...
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Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum
Denny Abbey has a unique and fascinating history, having been occupied at various times by three different monastic orders. Founded in 1159 as a Benedictine monastery, in 1170 it was taken over by the Knights Templars and used as a home for aged and infirm members of the order. After the Templars’ suppression for alleged heresy in...
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Sywell Aviation Museum
Sywell Aviation Museum (SAM) is a voluntary, non-profit-making organisation which aims to preserve the history of Sywell Aerodrome and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage from the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond. SAM began life in 1998 and the Museum building was opened in 2001 by the legendary aviator Alex...
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Belton House
Restoration country house with magnificent interiors, gardens and park Film location for the BBC's Pride and Prejudice , Jane Eyre and Tom Jones Stunning silver and furniture collections Children and parents can dress up in Victorian clothing Orangery, Italian Garden with fountain and Dutch gardens Landscaped deer park for...
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Tattershall Castle
Dramatic 15th-century red-brick tower, with six floors to explore Explore six floors from the cellar to the battlements Find out more about 15th-century life using our audio guide Walk in the grounds, over bridges over moats Dress up and play with Tudor toys and medieval costumes
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre
A unique partnership between the Royal Air Force and Lincolnshire County Council provides the public with a gateway to the home of the RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire. Admission: Visitor Centre free to visit. Hangar Tours: Adult £6.50 Concession £4.50 Family Ticket (2...
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Harrington Aviation Museum
Housed in the original Group Operations Building on the site of USAAF Station 179, the CARPETBAGGER AVIATION MUSEUM offers a rare look at life on the top secret base of the 801st / 492nd American Eighth Air Force Bomb Group during World War II. Photographs, maps, exhibits and unique film footage describe the secret missions flown by Harrington...
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Bircham Windmill
Standing in the heart of Norfolk's undulating fields, Bircham Windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse & cattle feed and bread-making in Norfolk. Today, very few windmills are left, and Bircham Mill is considered one of the best still remaining: it is the only windmill in working order...
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Castle Rising Castle
Castle Rising Castle is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England. The stone keep, built in around 1140 AD, is amongst the finest surviving examples of its kind anywhere in the country and, together with the massive surrounding earthworks, ensures that Rising is a castle of national importance. In its time Rising has served as a...
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SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today. The award-winning tearoom sells produce made from the mill's organic, stone-ground flour.
Managed by Ian Ansell. Visit his Sibsey Trader Windmill website.
Check opening times and prices.
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Sandringham
Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs since 1862. The house, set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens, is perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk and is at the heart of the 8,000-hectare Sandringham Estate, 240 ...
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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
A visit to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will give you the opportunity to explore the amazing shoe collection recognised as a collection of national importance. You can also find out about the history of Northampton and see our excellent art and ceramics collection. Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am -...
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Abington Museum
It is an excellent place to visit if you are out with your family or if you are interesting in exploring things like the domestic life in the town, our costume collection or our displays about the Northamptonshire Regiment. Highlights are: The history of the Northamptonshire Regiment Northampton Life Rolling programme...
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The National Horseracing Museum
The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol...
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
'Imperial War Museum Duxford has to be the best museum ever.' Dan Snow, Heritage Magazine Opening times: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December. Summer 2011 (19 March 2011 to 29 October 2011) 10.00am - 6.00pm (Last admission 5.00pm) Winter 2011/2012 (30 October 2011 to 16 March 2012) 10.00am - 4.00pm...
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Duxford Chapel
A modest but complete and attractive 14th century chantry chapel, perhaps originally a hospital. Before You Go Parking: No parking on site but restricted on-street parking on Station Road is available close by, and the chapel is adjacent to the car park for Whittlesford Parkway railway station. Facilities: There are no facilities at the chapel...
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Royston Cave
Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 14th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. It's most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings representing the Crucifixion, the Holy Family and several saints, among them St Katherine, St...
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Weeting Castle
The ruins of a substantial early medieval moated manor house, built in local flint. Before You Go Parking: There is a small lay-by next to the castle entrance and just in front of the village church. Access: There are a four steps up to the path to the castle entrance from the lay-by, and then two gates, one of which is a kissing gate. ...
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King Richard III Discovery Centre
Less than two years have passed since Leicester City Council purchased an old school building with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for –and at that point unconfirmed discovery of – King Richard lll. Admission: Adult (16+ Years) £8.95 Child (5 – 15 Years)...
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National Space Centre - Leicester
Great Day Out... With so Much More The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you 'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Human Spaceflight: Lunar Base 2025 is the new fantastic experience...
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JEWRY WALL
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
Please note: Dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is available by the museum, within St Nicholas Circle.
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30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
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WREST PARK
Explore the evolution of the English garden with a stroll through three centuries of landscape design at Wrest Park. From dazzling parterres and fragrant borders, to sweeping views and woodland walks, Wrest Park is a real treat for the senses. Zip along to the children's play area, take tea in the café and explore the hidden treasures in...
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HOUGHTON HOUSE
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th-century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. It was built around 1615 for Mary, Dowager Countess of Pembroke, in a mixture of Jacobean and Classical styles: the ground floors of two...
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This section covers historical sites such as castles and stately homes in the Peterborough Region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
