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1620s House and Garden

e house is a sur viving example of a family home built in the 13th centur y and then modernised in 1618 Surrounding the house are period g ardens and woodland planted as part of the National Forest.

Address- e 1620s House and Garden, Leicestershire, UK , Manor Road, Coalville, United King dom, LE67 2F W

Email address1620shouse@leics g ov uk Phone number- 01455 290429

Admission details- ere is an admission charg e to the site, which allows unlimited repeat visits on non-event open days for a 12-month period. Family tickets available See website for details Free parking

Facilites- toilets and wheelchair accessible toilets on site. Assisted wheelchair users are welcome but there is restricted access to the upper floors of the house Staff assistance available Hearing loop/equipment available.

‘Architecture as theatre’ in the hear t of Devon

Recently described by Simon Jenkins in e Guardian as “architecture as theatre,”* Exeter Cathedral has stood at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years Awe-inspiring beaut y and a fascinating histor y makes it a popular group travel destination, and Trip Advisor ’ s top -ranked ‘thing to do in Devon ’**

V isitors can explore the building and learn more about Exeter Cathedral’s histor y with a choice of entertaining tours ( including roof tours), and audio g uides in Eng lish, French, Italian and German ey can discover a unique g i collection in the Cathedral Shop, and enjoy locally-produced drinks and refreshments at the Ten Fi y café

For a truly unique experience, the cathedral hosts a vibrant calendar of events, performances, exhibitions and inclusive ser vices to suit all tastes Groups can also make an appointment to visit the L ibrar y & Archives and see treasures dating back over a thousand years

Special admission rates for groups of ten or more start at £5.50 per person for an ung uided visit, or £6 to include a standard tour Special tours are available from £8 per person

To find out more visit www.exetercathedral.org.uk/ plan-your-visit or email visit@exeter- cathedral.org.uk

Fur ther information about coach parking near Exeter Cathedral can be found at bit.ly/exeter- coaches

R aby Castle www.raby.co.uk/raby-

R aby Castle is a landmark location in Count y Durham. V isit one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of Eng land, with a powerful exterior and superb collections. e castle is steeped in histor y, built by the powerful Nevilles in the 14th centur y, it has been the family home of the Vanes for nearly 400 years. Explore the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of red and fallow deer Join us for a delicious lunch at the Yurt Cafe and complete your day by heading over to the Hunters Yard to browse the beautiful Stables Shop.

Castle

1464 during the Wars of the Roses It has been the birthplace for a philanthropic foundation and favourite of V ictorian inventor and eng ineer, William Georg e Armstrong who restored Bamburg h Castle into his vision of the quintessential castle that stands today.

e Castle is still privately owned and manag ed by the Armstrong family.

Today, g uests can experience the mag ic, leg ends, folklore and rich histor y of the Castle and explore its State Rooms crammed with incredible artefacts like the Bamburg h Beast, a 7th centur y g old plaque, and explore nine acres of grounds with jawdropping sea views.

Bamburgh Castle

e fair y-tale like structure of Bamburg h Castle stands tall above the spectacular Northumberland shoreline, making this one of the most famous castles in the world

A natural fortress forg ed by volcanic rock, crashing waves and shiing sands, archaeolog ists believe people have lived here since the Bronze Ag e

e Castle’s royal ties date back to the 6th centur y King s of Northumbria who chose Bamburg h as their capital – a cosmopolitan citadel which drew people from across Europe.

Reimag ined by monarchs over the centuries as a Royal Palace and militar y fortress during wrests for power between Eng land and Scotland, the Castle has been an impenetrable Norman strong hold, the first castle to fall to cannon fire in

New immersive and interactive interpretations g ive a window into the Castle’s past and the people who have shaped its journey, while fans of hit Netflix series e Last King dom can g et up close to costumes and props worn by actors in an exclusive exhibition at the Castle which was the orig inal fortress of Bebbanburg that inspired both the series and Bernard Cornwell’s epic Sa xon Stories.

A hidden g em inside Bamburg h Castle is the newly refurbished Armstrong & Aviation museum New interpretations tell the stor y of William Armstrong and his mar vellous inventions that led to leg acies including the famous Spitfire aircra, Tower Bridg e and ever yday electric lig hting in our homes Connect with pioneering aviation histor y and Armstrong ' s brilliant innovations in the air, land and sea . Entr y is included with g eneral admission tickets

Bamburgh Castle is open daily with tickets available to buy online at www.bamburghcastle.com or at the gate. The Castle grounds are dog friendly