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Exbury Gardens, Hampshire
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200 acres famous for the
Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas,
camellias and rare trees and shrubs.
Bowood House Gardens, Wiltshire - the
magnificent house is surrounded by Capability
Brown's stunning park, splendid gardens, a
rockwork garden and the renowned pinetum and
arboretum.
Elsham Hall Gardens,
Lincolnshire - described by Country Life Elsham
Hall " is one of the most imaginative gardens in
England." It includes an arboretum, wild
butterfly garden, animal farm and lakes.
The Eden Project, Cornwall - "..
is an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking
location; a global garden; a place of beauty and
wonder."
Painshill Gardens, Surrey - "one
of the finest landscape parks in Europe ..."
Birmingham Botanical Gardens - opened in
1832 the 15 acres of gardens are an "oasis of
delight."
 THE
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
(Kew Gardens) celebrates its 250th year in 2009. Throughout the year Kew is celebrating its key role in plant science and conservation. Exotic orchids, wildflowers from across the world and outstanding gardens are all on display.
Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at
Wisley, Surrey - is the flagship garden of the
Royal Horticultural Society featuring colourful
borders, luscious rose gardens and the new
glasshouse.
Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at
Rosemoor, Devon - 65 acres of gardens and
woodlands featuring a formal garden, herb and
cottage gardens, rose gardens, etc.
Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at
Harlow Carr - a beautiful informal Yorkshire
garden dominated by water, stone and woodland.
Bicton Park Gardens, Devon - 63 acres
featuring an historic formal garden, palm house,
woodland railway, nature trail, etc.
Oxford University
Botanical Gardens - this national reference
collection of 7,000 different types of plant
kept within glasshouses, a walled garden, and
water and rock gardens.
Pashley Manor Gardens, Sussex - is
a quintessential English garden offering a blend
of romantic landscaping, fine old trees,
fountains, ponds, etc.
Cambridge University Botanical Gardens -
boasts many important plant collections
including lavenders, geraniums, British native
plants and a fine collection of trees.
Burnby Hall Gardens - eight acres of
beautiful gardens including a national
collection of water lilies, a secret garden, a
Victorian garden and more.
Borde Hill Gardens, Sussex - was
described as "one of the country's truly great
gardens' by Country Life magazine.
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Kent -an
internationally renowned garden surrounding the
remains of an Elizabethan manaion.
Tatton Park Gardens, Cheshire - the
mansion, gardens, farm, Old Hall and 1,000 acres
of deer park are all part of Tatton Park. The50
acre gardens have been developing for over 200
years.
Jane Austen's House Museum, Hampshire
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Austen's home for the last eight
years of her life where she wrote Sense and
Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice.
Thomas Hardy's cottage, Dorset -
Home of Hardy where Under the Greenwood Tree and
Far From the Madding Crowd were written.
Brantwood John Ruskin's home, Lake District -
is delightfully set in 250 acres and is filled
with Ruskin's treasures and personal
memorabilia.
Dove Cottage the Wordsworth Museum and
Art Gallery, Lake District - "... all at once I
saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils."
Burns National Heritage Park Museum -
2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns Scotland's best loved poet. This
National Trust for Scotland site celebrates his
life, works, and contribution to Scottish
culture.
Bateman's the home of Rudyard Kipling -
Described by Kipling as "A real house in which
to settle down for keeps." The house dates back
to 1634.
Abbotsford home of Sir Walter Scott - Magnificent
home of Sir Walter author of Waverley, Rob Roy,
Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake.
Shakespeare's birthplace,
Stratford-on-Avon - also visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Harden's Farm, Hall's Croft and Nash's house.
Samuel Coleridge Cottage, Somerset -
Home of Coleridge where The Rime of the Ancient
Mariner was written.
Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth,
Yorkshire - was home to the famed Bronte sisters
Charlotte (Jane Eyre), Emily (Wuthering
Heights), and Anne Bronte (Agnes Grey, Tenant of
Windfell Hall).
John Milton's Cottage, Buckinghamshire -
Once the home of John Milton (Paradise Lost)one
of England's greatest poets. It is now a museum
to his work and times.-
C. S. Lewis walking tour of Oxford
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visit Magdalen College where Lewis was a Fellow
and the pubs where Lewis, Tolkien and friends
would meet to discuss the books they were
reading and writing.
The Dylan Thomas Boathouse,
Carmarthenshire, Wales - Thomas is
regarded as Wales's greatest poet and penned
Under Milk Wood and Do Not Go Gentle Into That
Good Night.
D. H. Lawrence's birthplace,
Nottinghamshire - celebrates one of the
greatest of the 20th century whose works include
Women in Love, The Rainbow and Lady Chatterly's
Lover.
 THE DICKENS
MUSEUM in London was the home of Dickens from 1837 to 1839. It was here that he finalized some of his most important works including The Pickwick Papers, Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nichleby. Visitors can view a most important collection of material relating to Dickens including rare editions, manuscripts, paintings, original furniture and other items.
Monk's House, Virginia Woolf's country
retreat, Sussex -
Lamb House in Rye, Sussex was home to Henry James
from 1898 to 1916.
Hill Top Farm where Beatrix Potter wrote
many of her children's stories, Cumbria - Potter
created Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck
amongst many others.
 THE
GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY was voted 12th on the
list of the 50 great railway journeys in the world.
Trains run on 8 miles of track between Loughborough and
Leicester. Service is provided every weekend of the
year, bank holidays, and daily in the summer. There are
many special events each year including Days out with
Thomas, Bonfire Night and Christmas Day trains.
Watercress Line
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Runs 10 miles from New Alresford to
Alton. in Hampshire.
Severn Valley Railway - 16 miles
following the course of the River Severn from
Kidderminster in Worcestershire to Bridgnorth in
Shropshire.
Bure Valley Railway - A narrow gauge
steam railway running between Aylsham and
Wroxham on the Norfolk Broads.
Bodmin and Wenford Railway - A 13 mile
roundtrip on a steeply graded line through the
beautiful Cornish countryside.
Nene Valley Railway - Seven and one half
miles of track between Yarwell Junction and
Peterborough with headquarters at Wansford
Station.
Bluebell Line - Nine miles of heritage
railway line between Sheffield Park and
Kingscote. It has one of the largest collections
of steam engines in Britain.
Great Central Railway - Voted number 12
on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys
in the world the Great Central Railway is the
UK's only double track, main line heritage
railway.
Foxfield Railway - Built in the 1890s
to connect the Foxfield Colliery to the main
rail line.
South Devon Railway - Serving
Buckfastleigh, Staverton and Totnes stations.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway -
Enjoy a five mile steam train ride through the
heart of Bronte country.
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway -
The seven mile round trip journey starts as the
train pulls out of Chinnor station ...
Isle of Wight Railway - Runs five miles
from Wooton to Smallbrook Junction using
lovingly restored steam engines.
North Norfolk Railway - Take a 10.5 mile
round trip aboard a steam train through the
delightful North Norfolk countryside.
Avon Valley Railway - Offers a six mile
round trip train ride following the Avon Valley
not far from Bristol and Bath.
Colne Valley Railway - A short heritage
railway in North Essex.
Dean Forest Railway - A four mile
heritage railway running between Lydney Junction
and Parkend in the Forest of Dean.
East Lancashire Railway - A return trip
of over a hour between Bury and Rawtenstall.
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway -
Take in the Yorkshire Dales scenery from a
steam train running between Embsay and Bolton
Abbey stations.
Strathspey Steam Railway - Provides a
round trip from Aviemore to Broomhill through
the spectacular scenery of Strathspey.
Swindon and Cricklade Railway -
Wiltshire's only standard gauge heritage railway
based at Blunsdon Station.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - "with
our magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural
stations ... a visit to the NYM railway is like
taking a step back in time."
Northampton and Lamport Railway - Is a
steam and heritage diesel operated railway
located in the Northamptonshire countryside.
Spa Valley Railway - Runs for three
and one half miles through picturesque Kent
between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Groombridge.
Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway - Central
Scotland's steam railway by the Firth of Forth.
Norwich Cathedral - The foundation stone
of this truly remarkable Norman building was
laid in 1096. Rich in architecture and art the
cathedral was recently voted Norfolk's favourite
building
Seven Sisters County Park, Sussex - The 280 hectacre park is named after the famous Seven Sisters that form part of the chalk cliffs on the Sussex Heritage Coast, one of Britain's finest unspoilt coastlines.
 BUCKINGHAM
PALACE is the London residence of the Queen. The Royal Standard
is flown when the Queen is in residence and
the Changing of the Guard occurs daily.
Nearby Clarence House is the official
residence of Prince Charles. Both residences
are open to the public.
Great Central Railway - Voted number 12
on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys
in the world the Great Central Railway is the
UK's only double track, main line heritage
railway.
Neolithic Orkney - “The four monuments that make up the Neolithic Heart of Orkney are unquestionably among the most important Neolithic sites in western Europe. They provide exceptional evidence of the material and spiritual standards and beliefs and the social structures of this dynamic period of prehistory.”
Stonehenge, Wiltshire - Built between 3,000 and 1,600 BC the circular setting of large stones is an amazing feat of engineering. Stonehenge is one of the most famous sites in the world and is a World Heritage Site.
National Railway Museum in York -
Discover over 300 years of railway history
including the Mallard, Royal trains, and a
replica of the Rocket.
Windsor Castle - A royal residence and
has stood for over 900 years. Windsor Castle is
both a private residence for The Queen and also
a royal residence.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park -
Is a combination of sandy beaches, wooded
estuaries, rugged cliffs, and is a great
place to hike and observe nature.
Breacon Beacons National Park - A
remote wilderness just an hour from Cardiff,
with waterfalls, caves, ancient woodlands
and barren uplands.
Shakespeare's birthplace,
Stratford-on-Avon - also visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Mary Harden's Farm, Hall's Croft and Nash's house.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - Duxford is
a preserved airfield with hangers telling the
story of military aviation including the Battle
of Britain.
Edinburgh Castle - The oldest building
in the castle is the 12th century St. Margaret's
Chapel. Other notable buildings are David's
Tower built in the 1370s and the great hall of
1511. In 1566 Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to
James VI (James I of England) in the royal
apartments.
Flagship Portsmouth - Visit HMS Victory,
HMS Warrior, and see the Mary Rose at the home
of the Royal Navy. Take a harbour tour and
browse the collections at the Royal Navy Museum.
Canterbury Cathedral - Who will rid me
of this meddlesome priest? The question posed by
King Henry II that led to the murder in the
cathedral of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170.
Ironbridge Gorge Museum
- Explore Britain's industrial heritage at the
ten Iron Bridge Gorge Museums including a
working Victorian village and the world's first
cast iron bridge spanning the river Severn.
Lincoln Cathedral - Built by Bishop
Remigius, a supporter of William the Conqueror,
the cathedral was consecrated in 1092 and is one
of the finest medieval buildings in Europe.
Warwick Castle - Originally built of
wood by William the Conqueror on 1068 it was
rebuilt of stone in the 12th century with
additions in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Snowdonia National Park - A
delightful park of some 840 sq. miles is
home to Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain
in Wales and England.
The Eden Project, Cornwall - "..
is an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking
location; a global garden; a place of beauty and
wonder."
Flagship Portsmouth - Visit HMS Victory,
HMS Warrior, and see the Mary Rose at the home
of the Royal Navy. Take a harbour tour and
browse the collections at the Royal Navy Museum.
Roman Baths Museum, Bath - "One of the
finest thermal spas of the ancient world."
Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth,
Yorkshire - was home to the famed Bronte sisters
Charlotte (Jane Eyre), Emily (Wuthering
Heights), and Anne Bronte (Agnes Grey, Tenant of
Windfell Hall).
Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro - holds
collections of Cornish and European archaeology
and art and social history.
National Motor Museum Beaulieu -
Beaulieu includes the museum, Palace House and
Beaulieu Abbey. The museum houses a collection
of vehicles related to the history of motoring
in Britain since 1895.
Ironbridge Gorge Museum
- Explore Britain's industrial heritage at the
ten Iron Bridge Gorge Museums including a
working Victorian village and the world's first
cast iron bridge spanning the river Severn.
British Golf Museum, St. Andrews -
Explores the history of British golf including
events, personalities and equipment used
throughout the ages.
National Museums on Merseyside -
Include the World Museum, Walker Art Gallery,
Slavery Museum, National Conservation Centre,
Lady Lever Art Gallery, Sudley House and the
Museum of Liverpool.
William Wilberforce Museum in Hull - is
the birthplace of slavery abolitionist William
Wilberforce, the subject of the recent motion
picture "Amazing Grace".
National Museum Cardiff - The
collections include Art (with a significant
Impressionist collection), Archaeology, the
evolution of Wales and Natural History.
SS Great Britain - Launched in 1843 this
ocean-going liner was the first of a kind. The
ship in a Bristol dry dock is an award winning
visitor attraction.
Burns National Heritage Park Museum -
2009 sees the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns Scotland's best loved poet. This
National Trust for Scotland site celebrates his
life, works, and contribution to Scottish
culture.
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VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM is a great museum of art and design with 3000 years worth of
artifacts from around the world. Collections include ceramics, glass, furniture, paintings and drawings, photography, textiles, sculpture and much more besides.
The museum is located in South Kensington, with the
Science and Natural History museums nearby.
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford - Opened in
1683 to house the collection of Elias Ashmole.
The highlights include Antiquities, Art and the
Coin Room.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - Duxford is
a preserved airfield with hangers telling the
story of military aviation including the Battle
of Britain.
National Railway Museum in York -
Discover over 300 years of railway history
including the Mallard, Royal trains, and a
replica of the Rocket.
Swindon Railway Museum - Known as STEAM
the museum tells the story of the Great Western
Railway (GWR) that was engineered by Brunel. The
GWR was also called affectionately God's
Wonderful Railway.
Chartwell Winston Churchill's family
home in Westerham, Kent - Churchill's home from
1925 onwards remains much the same as when he
lived here and houses his paintings, books, maps
and personal belongings.
National Museum of Scotland in
Edinburgh's Old Town - tells the story of
Scotland's land, people, and culture.
Winchester Cathedral - A cathedral in
the Romanesque style was begun in 1079. It
houses the shrine to a former bishop, St.
Swithun. It is said that if it rains on St.
Swithun's day it will rain for the next 40 days.
Wells Cathedral - Dates from 1180 with
cathedral status being granted in 1245. Wells
has a famous clock depicting and earth centred
universe probably in place since 1390.
York Minster - Begun around 1080 a vast
Norman church was completed by 1100. This church
was transformed into today's Minster during the
13th to 15th centuries.
Truro Cathedral - The foundation stones
were laid in 1880 for this Gothic Revival style
cathedral.
Salisbury Cathedral - A place of
pilgrimage for over 750 years the cathedral was
mostly built within a one hundred year period
and it is a leading example of early English
architecture.
Ripon Cathedral - St. Wilfrid built the
first church on this site in 672. Only the crypt
remains from the original church.
Norwich Cathedral - The foundation stone
of this truly remarkable Norman building was
laid in 1096. Rich in architecture and art the
cathedral was recently voted Norfolk's favourite
building
Manchester Cathedral - The cathedral
dates from 1215. The Angel Stone found in a
cathedral wall dates from the 8th century and is
inscribed in Saxon, "into thy hands O Lord, I
commend my spirit".
Liverpool Cathedral - The cathedral was
consecrated in 1924 and is a spectacular,
beautiful building housing a vibrant living
church.
Lincoln Cathedral - Built by Bishop
Remigius, a supporter of William the Conqueror,
the cathedral was consecrated in 1092 and is one
of the finest medieval buildings in Europe.
Lichfield Cathedral - A church on this
site was built in 700 to house the bones of St.
Chad. A Norman cathedral followed which was
replaced by the present Gothic cathedral in
1195.
Hereford Cathedral - The cathedral dates
from 1079 although previous churches on this
site date back to the sixth century. The
cathedral has a copy of the Magna Carta and a
map of the world (Mappa Mundi) dating from the
13th century.
Gloucester Cathedral - This magnificent
building was started in 1089, Henry II was
crowned here in 1216, and Edward II was buried
here in 1327.
Glasgow Cathedral - Consecrated in 1197
it is a fine example of Scottish Gothic
architecture.
Exeter Cathedral - The Norman towers
date from 12th century while the rest of the
Gothic style building dates from 1270.
Ely Cathedral - Known locally as "the
ship of the fens" the cathedral dates from the
11th century. How awesome is this place .....
 WINCHESTER
CATHEDRAL is a magnificent cathedral in
the Romanesque style and was begun in 1079. It
houses the shrine to a former bishop, St. Swithun. It is said that if it rains on St. Swithun's day it will rain for the next 40 days.
The cathedral was the setting for the second coronation
of Richard I, the marriages of Henry IV and Mary I, and
the funeral and burial of Jane Austen.
Durham Cathedral - Renowned as the
greatest Norman building in England it, together
with the Durham Castle, is a World Heritage
site.
Coventry Cathedral - In one dreadful
night of bombing in November, 1940, Coventry
and the cathedral burnt to the ground. Out of
the ruins a new city centre and a new cathedral
were born. The new cathedral, consecrated in
1962, is sited next to the hallowed ruins of the
old cathedral.
Christ Church
Cathedral - A
combination of an Oxford University College and
a Cathedral Church make this a unique
institution.
Chichester Cathedral - Begun in 1076 and
completed in 1108, with the famous spire being
added in the 15th century. The cathedral is also
noted for its collection of modern art.
Canterbury Cathedral - Who will rid me
of this meddlesome priest? The question posed by
King Henry II that led to the murder in the
cathedral of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170.
South Downs National Park (proposed)
- Would stretch from Eastbourne in the east
to Winchester in the west and would include
the Sussex Downs and Beachy Head.
New Forest National Park - William
the Conqueror set aside this "new" forest
for his hunting pleasure. It comprises
ancient woodland, heaths, boggy mires,
farmlands and picturesque villages.
Dartmoor National Park - A large
wild area of 368 sq. miles with 450 miles of
public rights of way. Walk Dartmoor and
enjoy spectacular views, medieval buildings
and bridges, historic settlements and
extensive heaths.
Exmoor National Park - A special
place covering 267 sq. miles with activities
that include walking, cycling, fishing,
horse riding and the Coleridge Way (36 miles
of extraordinary vistas that inspired the
romantic poet).
Breacon Beacons National Park - A
remote wilderness just an hour from Cardiff,
with waterfalls, caves, ancient woodlands
and barren uplands.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park -
Is a combination of sandy beaches, wooded
estuaries, rugged cliffs, and is a great
place to hike and observe nature.
Norfolk Broads National Park - The
Broads are a set of interconnecting rivers
and lakes within the counties of Norfolk and
Suffolk. Take a boat, walk or cycle and
experience this extensive wetland area.
Snowdonia National Park - A
delightful park of some 840 sq. miles is
home to Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain
in Wales and England.
Peak District National Park -
Features dramatic scenery, the Derwent
Valley Mills world heritage site, historic
houses, and even a walking festival.
North York Moors National Park - Is a
combination of seascapes and landscapes
including heather covered terrain, delightful
grassy dales, ancient woodlands, and picturesque
villages. You can even enjoy a steam train ride
in the park.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 680 sq.
miles of parkland straddling the central Pennine
Mountains and known for its dramatic scenery and
quaint villages.
Lake District National Park -
Wordworth's "Daffodils" poem beginning “I
wander’d lonely as a cloud” is the
quintessential Lake District poem. Visit the
Lake District and discover what inspired
Wordsworth , Ruskin and other notable poets.
Northumberland National Park -
Bordered by Scotland to the north and
Hadrian's wall to the south the park
encompasses rolling valleys and the Cheviot
Hills.
 SNOWDONIA
NATIONAL PARK covers 823 sq. miles of beautiful
and unspoilt countryside and is home to Mt. Snowdon the highest mountain in Wales and England. Visit the official site for
descriptions of 9 mountain walks and 12 leisure walks to
help you plan your visit as well as an introduction to
biodiversity and the woodlands of Snowdonia.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
National Park - Activities include walking,
hill walking, cycling, canyoning, sailing,
horse riding, and fishing. Walk part of the
West Highland Way on the banks of Loch
Lomond.
Cairngorms National Park - The
largest national park in Britain with 1,467
sq. miles of unspoilt countryside.,
including the spectacular Cairngorm
Mountains.
Windsor Castle - A royal residence and
has stood for over 900 years. Windsor Castle is
both a private residence for The Queen and also
a royal residence.
 BODIAM
CASTLE was built in 1385, is surrounded by a moat and is one of the most famous
castles in Britain. It is located in the beautiful Sussex countryside and fine views can be had from its ramparts.
Warwick Castle - Originally built of
wood by William the Conqueror on 1068 it was
rebuilt of stone in the 12th century with
additions in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Tintagel Castle - Located on the
dramatic coast of Cornwall, Tintagel is the
legendary birthplace of King Arthur. A short
walk from the castle is Merlin's cave also of
Arthurian legend.
Southsea Castle - The castle was built
by Henry VIII in 1544 to protect Portsmouth from
French attack.
Skipton Castle - Built to protect
northern Yorkshire from the Scots it is a
complete and well preserved medieval castle.
Raby Castle - One of the largest and
most impressive medieval castles in England. It
was built in the middle of the 14th century.
Powderham Castle - Built in 1391 the
castle has remained in the same family ever
since. It is now the home of the 18th Earl of
Devon.
Ludlow Castle - A fine medieval ruined
castle set in the glorious Shropshire
countryside.
Lindisfarne Castle - A romantic 16th
century castle located on Holy island and only
accessible via a causeway. Take care the tide
comes in really fast!
Leeds Castle - Is set on two islands on
the River Len and dates to 1119. In later times
Henry XIII was a frequent visitor with his
Queen, Catherine of Aragon.
Kenilworth Castle - A Normal castle now
in ruins with many royal associations. Elizabeth
I gave the castle to her favourite Robert Dudley
in 1563 and she visited him their on several
occasions. Sir Walter Scott wrote the romantic
novel "Kenilworth" about one of these visits.
Highclere Castle - An Elizabethan style
Victorian Castle with a park designed by
Capability Brown.
Hever Castle - The oldest parts dated
from 1270 with notable additions in the 1500s.
It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
Glamis Castle - Ancestral home of the
Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years and the
childhood home of the Queen Mother.
Edinburgh Castle - The oldest building
in the castle is the 12th century St. Margaret's
Chapel. Other notable buildings are David's
Tower built in the 1370s and the great hall of
1511. In 1566 Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to
James VI (James I of England) in the royal
apartments.
Cawdor Castle - A fairy-tale castle in
the Scottish tradition built in the late 14th
century too late to be linked to Macbeth as
Shakespeare would have it.
Castle Howard - A magnificent stately
home from about 1700. It is familiar to many as
the fictional "Brideshead" of "Brideshead
Revisited".
Caernarfon Castle - Begun in 1283 by
Edward I and birthplace of the first English
Prince of Wales. In 1969 the castle was the
setting for the Investiture of Prince Charles as
the Prince of Wales.
Caerphilly Castle - Built around 1270 it
is the largest castle in Wales and the second
largest in Britain.
Broughton Castle - Described by Henry
James as "Perfection, what with moat, gatehouse,
church, and gorgeous orange and buff stone."
Bodiam Castle - One of the most famous
castles in Britain it was built in 1385 and is
surrounded by a moat. It is located in the
beautiful Sussex countryside and fine views can
be had from its ramparts.
Bolton Castle - Situated in the
Yorkshire Dales National Park the castle was
completed in 1399 and is remarkably well
preserved. Mary, Queen of Scots' was imprisoned
here in 1569.
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire,
Scotland is a private residence of Queen
Elizabeth. It is open to the public during
certain periods of the year.
Ballindalloch Castle - Known as the
Pearl of the North it is one of the most
beautiful castles in Scotland and dates from the
16th century.
Arundel Castle - Built by the Earl of
Arundel in the 11th century this great castle
overlooks the River Arun in West Sussex.
BUCKINGHAM
PALACE is the London residence of the Queen. The Royal Standard
is flown when the Queen is in residence and
the Changing of the Guard occurs daily.
Nearby Clarence House is the official
residence of Prince Charles. Both residences
are open to the public.
Buckingham Palace is the London
residence of the Queen. The Royal Standard
is flown when the Queen is in residence and
the Changing of the Guard occurs daily.
Nearby Clarence House is the official
residence of Prince Charles. Both residences
are open to the public.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
in Edinburgh
is the Queen's official residence in
Scotland. It stands at the end of the Royal
Mile. Holyroodhouse is open to the public.
Sandringham House in Norfolk has
been a royal residence since 1862. The house
and grounds are open to the public.
Windsor Castle and Frogmore House.
Windsor Castle is a Royal residence and has
stood for over 900 years. Frogmore House is
set in the grounds of Windsor Castle. A
favourite of Queen Victoria and both Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert are buried there.
Both residence are open to the public at
certain times.
Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire,
Scotland is a private residence of Queen
Elizabeth. It is open to the public during
certain periods of the year.
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