GROUP VISITS GUIDE 2019 – 2021 Valid 1 April 2019 - 31 March 2021
GROUP VISITS GUIDE 2019 – 2021
CONTENTS Introduction
ENGLISH HERITAGE REGIONS 1
London 18 South East
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South West
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East of England
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East Midlands
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West Midlands
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Yorkshire 62 North West
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Hadrian’s Wall
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North East
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Region Maps
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Index 96
NORTH EAST HADRIAN’S WALL NORTH WEST WEST MIDLANDS SOUTH WEST
YORKSHIRE EAST MIDLANDS EAST OF ENGLAND LONDON SOUTH EAST
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Welcome There’s no better way for your groups to experience England’s story than to visit the places where it really happened. The places where Romans guarded their northern frontier, where kingdoms were conquered and where soldiers guarded the home front. Where aristocrats lived in luxury and where ordinary people went about their daily lives. From medieval castles to country houses, and from stone circles to Roman forts, your 2019-21 edition of the Group Visits Guide will give you inspirational ideas for unforgettable days out – and all the key information you need to make them happen. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. Weʼre here to help to make your visits run as smoothly and successfully as they possibly can. We look forward to welcoming you and your groups soon.
Luke Whitcomb Marketing Director
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TRANSFORMATIONS We’re always striving to provide your groups with a modern visitor experience – even at our most ancient sites. Head to these three gems to see the results of our latest and most exciting transformation projects.
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1 Whitby Abbey, 2 Artist impression of new exhibition at Whitby Abbey, 3 Artist impression of new bridge at Tintagel Castle, 4 Walmer Castle.
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BRIDGING THE GAP AT TINTAGEL CASTLE 2
MAJOR MAKEOVER AT WHITBY ABBEY
Youʼll notice a difference from the moment your group arrives at Whitbyʼs dramatic ruined abbey, famed for its literary links with Count Dracula. At key points around the atmospheric site weʼve created more space and added better facilities, access and interpretation. Thereʼs a new café, a revamped admissions point and improved landscaping around the visitor centre – we’ve added trees, plants, access routes and seating to the cobbled courtyard. Inside the visitor centre your groups will find a more spacious shop and a new museum exploring thousands of years of history.
Opening Summer 2019, the new bridge at Tintagel links the mainland and island in spectacular fashion. It provides a useful new way to access the two sides of the site, but adds a wow factor of its own – two cantilevers reach out across the divide and almost touch, leaving a 40mm gap in the middle. Itʼs a chance for visitors to reflect on the journey between past and present and to take in stunning new views over the Cornish coast.
PAST PLEASURES REVIVED AT WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS This year, visitors to Walmer Castle are invited to adventure further and discover the recently restored 19th-century Pleasure Grounds. Go beyond the castleʼs formal gardens and grand herbaceous borders to explore the circling woodland walk, the wild flower meadow (known as the Paddock) and the recently restored sunken glen garden. Thereʼs also a new Glasshouse Café in the Kitchen Garden, where you can sample the seasonal produce grown just outside the caféʼs windows.
EVENTFUL DAYS OUT Take advantage of great group discounts at hundreds of events every year. Highlights include the St Georgeʼs Day Festival at Wrest Park in April, our summer season of medieval jousts and combat at castles countrywide and our annual weekend re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings held in October. Check our website for details. www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade
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PLANNING A VISIT
ITINERARY IDEAS Look out for itinerary ideas in the regional section of this guide. These highlight sites that are close to each other and they’re also often linked to the same era, event or historical figure. They also identify nearby places of interest to help you plan the perfect day out.
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Finding a Property
Access
Opening Times and Admission Prices
w This symbol indicates that at least some areas of the site are easily accessible to wheelchair users.
Properties are listed by region on pages 18-87. You can also see them sited on regional maps on pages 90-94. Use the index on page 96 to search for a specific property. Full details of opening times and admission prices for 2019-2020, including discounted prices for groups of 11 or more, are published in a separate leaflet. Please contact us if you don’t have a copy, or download it from www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade If you’re already on our mailing list, we’ll send you opening times and prices for 2020-2021 as soon as they’re available in autumn 2019. If you aren’t on our list, you can sign up online at www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade
Advance Booking
Pre-booking your group visit gives you guaranteed entry and peace of mind. It’s essential at some sites, and always advisable. Some sites offer exclusive guided tours or out-of-hours visits, and these may incur an extra cost. Tours are always subject to availability and should be booked well in advance with the site - you can find contact details on the individual property listings (pages 18-87).
Cancellations
Please advise the property as soon as possible if you need to cancel a visit. If special arrangements have been made (e.g. a guided tour or catering has been booked) a cancellation fee may be charged if insufficient notice has been given.
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Making all our properties accessible to all visitors is very important to us.
F This symbol indicates that the property has toilet facilities suitable for wheelchair users. For a thorough guide to accessibility and the special facilities at many of our properties please refer to our website. We would also encourage you to contact the property to discuss your requirements.
Facilities
Many of our properties offer excellent catering facilities, serving fresh, local food – look out for this symbol r . This symbol s indicates the property also has a shop where group members can browse for gifts and souvenirs. Guidebooks are on sale at almost all our properties. Our audio and multimedia guides V are often included in the price, subject to availability.
Parking and Public Transport
This symbol U indicates there is coach parking on site. Where there is none, we provide details of drop-off locations and/or coach parking nearby. If you plan to visit using public transport, please go to the site’s web pages at www.english-heritage.org.uk for details of bus, train and underground routes.
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Guided tours or introductory talks Refreshments/tearoom Hospitality Suitable for people with disabilities Audio or multimedia guide Coach parking Shop Events Toilets with wheelchair access Toilets
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HORTICULTURAL HISTORY The landscapes and gardens in our care tell the story of centuries of gardening and design. From grand landscapes to kitchen gardens, and from pleasure grounds to parterres, we care for some of England's finest, and they are a highlight of a visit to one of our sites. The best way to unearth a garden’s past and pick up a tip or two is to pre-book your group onto a guided tour. Most of our garden sites offer them.
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SIX OF THE BEST GARDENS FOR GROUPS
Audley End House and Gardens | 48 Capability Brown-designed landscaped parkland, organic Kitchen Garden with traditional plant varieties, serpentine lake and 19th-century parterre.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens | 84 20 acres of outstanding gardens with year-round interest. Spectacular rhododendrons, unique quarry gardens and a NCCPG National Collection of irises.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | 65 Award-winning restored Victorian gardens with statue walks, fern dell with grotto, delightful displays of spring flowers and formal summer bedding.
Osborne | 32 Grounds that sweep down to the sea feature historic woods, flower-filled terraces, a walled kitchen garden and miniature fruit and vegetable plots once tended to by Victoria and Albert’s children.
Walmer Castle and Gardens | 33 This Kentish gem includes a restored early 19th-century woodland walk and sunken glen garden, kitchen garden, yew lined broadwalk, wildflower meadow, and a contemporary garden designed for the Queen Mother.
Wrest Park | 50 A vast and varied estate showcasing 300 years of horticultural design with individual garden areas, unique follies, water features and woodland glades.
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HISTORY OF DEFENCE England’s castles stand as enduring symbols of our island's past. Their mighty walls once withstood sieges, threatened rebels and sheltered kings. Today we welcome visitors to 66 of the most magnificent castles in the country, and many of them feature all the group-friendly facilities you'd expect from a modern-day visitor attraction.
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SIX OF THE BEST CASTLES FOR GROUPS Bolsover Castle | 54 Everything a picture-book castle should be, with turrets, towers and spiral staircases.
Carisbrooke Castle | 29 Once the prison of King Charles I and now home to a gang of cheeky donkeys. Enjoy stunning views across the Isle of Wight and a pretty Edwardian-inspired walled garden.
Carlisle Castle | 74 For centuries this mighty stronghold was a flashpoint for frontier warfare and a notorious prison – Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated here in 1586.
Dover Castle | 30 Situated on top of the iconic white cliffs, take a guided ‘early-bird’ tour of the Secret Wartime Tunnels, where the miraculous Dunkirk evacuation was masterminded.
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden | 58 Kenilworth’s stunning red ruins were once the site of a lavish 19-day party thrown to impress Queen Elizabeth I. Robert Dudley created a miniature palace and garden just for her.
Pendennis Castle | 41 Pendennis defended the Cornish coast from Tudor times and saw action in the Second World War.
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MONASTIC HISTORY Ravaged by King Henry VIII in the 16th century, many of England’s monasteries and priories survive only as evocative ruins. But they still bear testament to a time when they were home to vibrant communities at the heart of medieval life. A visit to one of our monastic sites will give your group vivid insights into religious life in medieval England. They'll discover more about how monks and nuns lived, prayed and worked, and about how they interacted with wider society.
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SIX OF THE BEST ABBEYS FOR GROUPS 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield | 28 Built by William the Conqueror, the abbey ruins are part of this must-see battlefield site. An exhibition in the still-complete abbey gatehouse explores monastic life in the centuries following England’s most famous battle.
Hailes Abbey | 44 Visit the museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey.
Lindisfarne Priory | 85 Standing serenely on remote Holy Island, the priory was one of the most important centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England.
Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens | 67 Your group can explore newly redesigned gardens, an arts and crafts mansion and the reconstructed monk’s cell and herb garden before stopping by the new café.
Rievaulx Abbey | 68 Visit the most extensive monastic remains in Britain in a picturesque and peaceful setting, with fine views from the contemporary café.
Whitby Abbey | 64 Explore hauntingly beautiful ruins, famous for its fictional links with Count Dracula and as the place where the future of the English church was decided in 664.
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HISTORIC HOUSES Discover both sides of England’s aristocratic past at grand houses across the country, where the wealthy elite lived in luxury and the working classes endured long days of labour. Groups can experience life upstairs and downstairs and find out what led to the rise and fall of the age of the country house. Many of these places contain original furnishings and stunning artworks, and visitors can also often see some of the humbler spaces occupied by servants and staff.
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SIX OF THE BEST HOUSES FOR GROUPS Apsley House | 21 The 1st Duke of Wellington hosted lavish banquets to celebrate his victory over Napoleon at his London home. This elegant house at Hyde Park Corner contains the treasures and artworks from his collection.
Audley End House and Gardens | 48 From the State Rooms to the Service Wing, immerse yourself in this vast mansion to discover what it took to run a great house.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | 65 Step back in time with a visit to this Victorian mansion which has been preserved as the last owner left it in 1988, complete with 'family clutter'.
The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House | 31 Darwin’s charming home for 40 years, still furnished as it was when he lived here – complete with his study and an exhibition on his life.
Osborne | 32 The seaside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert still bears witness to their lavish tastes, with original furnishings throughout the house and many of the couple’s personal treasures on display.
Witley Court and Gardens | 60 The remains of a decadent mansion where the Prince of Wales was on the guest list and real diamonds sparkled on the Christmas tree.
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UNIQUE COLLECTIONS From ancient artefacts to Roman remains and from amazing artworks to priceless jewellery, we have some enthralling collections on display to wow your groups.
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COLLECTIONS FOR GROUPS Birdoswald Roman Fort | 78 The fascinating Roman artefacts on display include female burial remains, challenging the view that Hadrian’s Wall was the preserve of military men.
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum | 80 Hundreds of fascinating finds from the central section of Hadrian’s Wall unearthed by Victorian antiquarian John Clayton.
Kenwood | 23 The world-famous art collection at Kenwood includes paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Constable.
Osborne | 32 Part of the Royal Collection, Osborne’s artworks, furniture, furnishings and personal mementos provide an intimate glimpse into the family life of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children.
Ranger’s House – The Wernher Collection | 24 Featuring more than 700 works of fine and decorative art, from medieval sculptures and glittering enamels to Renaissance paintings, Dutch Old Masters and French tapestries.
Stonehenge | 38 Amazing archaeological treasures found at Stonehenge and nearby prehistoric sites include tools used for the monument’s construction and precious jewellery from burial mounds.
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FASCINATING TOURS When you book a guided tour with one of our experts or knowledgeable volunteers your group will discover the fascinating facts and deepest secrets behind some of England’s finest historic attractions. Many of our sites host pre-booked tours, and some can even tailor them into something very special just for you.
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TOURS FOR GROUPS Dartmouth Castle | 44 Arrive by boat for an after-hours tour with the castle exclusively yours, with the option to enjoy refreshments and historic entertainment.
Eltham Palace and Gardens | 20 Book the Millionaire Package for a personalised tour of this Art Deco mansion when the house is closed to other visitors over winter, with refreshments included.
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden | 58 Learn about historic fashion by watching Queen Elizabeth I get dressed or enjoy your own falconry day on selected dates.
Stonehenge | 38 Book well in advance and give your group the once-in-a-lifetime experience of standing inside the Stone Circle outside normal opening hours.
Whitby Abbey | 64 Sample a mead-tasting session after one of our free 20 minute highlight tours for groups, covering the site’s history from dinosaurs to Dracula.
Wrest Park | 50 Take your pick of our guided tours and show your group the stunning grounds, archaeological treasures in our stores or original hand-painted oriental wallpaper in rooms not normally open to the public.
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LONDON
Whether you’re looking to entertain art lovers, history enthusiasts, architectural experts or those with a passion for gardening, we’ve got a London property to inspire your group. Discover an art deco mansion, admire celebrated works of art and enter the private world of a military hero. Outside, explore 18th-century parkland or admire the details of an arts and crafts garden. 20 Eltham Palace and Gardens 21 Apsley House 22 Jewel Tower 23 Kenwood 24 Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection 25 Wellington Arch
ITINERARY IDEAS For a day out packed with glamour, combine a visit to Eltham Palace with a trip to nearby Ranger’s House and the glittering Wernher Collection of medieval and Renaissance artworks. Group tours are available during the winter season on request. Time your visit to Wellington Arch to coincide with the Changing of the Guard and from the roof-top balcony you will see the Household Cavalry riding through the arch below.
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ELTHAM PALACE AND GARDENS Once a favoured medieval palace and then a royal Tudor residence, Eltham Palace was transformed into a striking art deco mansion by millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Your groups can see how they incorporated historic features of the ancient palace and enter into their fashionable world by exploring their eccentric ultra-modern 1930s home, set in 19 acres of award-winning gardens.
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London
ELTHAM PALACE AND GARDENS
020 8294 2548 eltham.palace@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ elthampalace Court Yard, Eltham, London SE9 5QE FACILITIES
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Coach drivers can drop-off next to the visitor centre before being advised where to park.
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The bright and airy glasshouse café serves hot and cold locally-sourced food including light lunches, afternoon teas and cakes. There is seating inside and outside, but seats can’t be reserved. Groups are advised to contact the site in advance for further details.
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Be transported into medieval England in the Great Hall, part of the original palace. This was a favoured royal residence for over 300 years and accommodated Henry VIII during his childhood.
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See the introductory film, uncovering the history of the art deco mansion and how the Courtaulds built and lived in it.
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Marvel at the domed entrance hall, reminiscent of a 1930s ocean liner, with its glorious veneered panels, using woods from the four corners of the world.
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Wander through the tranquil moated gardens. The 20th-century design incorporates medieval elements and features flower borders, lawns, mature trees and the re-planted Rose Garden.
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APSLEY HOUSE
020 7499 5676 english-heritage.org.uk/ apsleyhouse 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London WIJ 7NT FACILITIES
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The coach drop off point is a five minute walk away in Park Lane. VISITS
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Amaze your group with the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as ‘Number 1 London’. It was the home of the first Duke of Wellington, the military hero famous for his great victory at Waterloo in 1815.
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Discover the Duke of Wellington’s outstanding collection of silver, porcelain, medals and trophies.
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View one of London’s finest art collections, including paintings by Velázquez, Titian, Rubens and Breughel.
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Marvel at the gilded Waterloo Gallery, the room where Wellington hosted his grand annual Waterloo Banquets. www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade
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JEWEL TOWER 020 7222 2219 jewel.tower@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ jeweltower Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3JX FACILITIES
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This hidden gem of royal history is tucked away near Westminster Abbey, opposite the Houses of Parliament. It was built to safeguard Edward III’s personal treasures around 1365, and it’s one of only two surviving buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster. ■■
Explore the rooms where royal treasures and the records of the House of Lords were stored.
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Conjure up the past in rooms which re-create the lives of a medieval treasury official and an 18th-century clerk.
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Take in the sculpted medieval roof vaults and displays on three floors, highlighting the tower’s history and its changing roles over the centuries.
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KENWOOD 020 8348 1286 kenwood.house@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ kenwood Hampstead Lane, London NW3 7JR FACILITIES
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None on site. Coaches should drop-off at East Lodge and then find appropriate parking on Hampstead Lane. Visitor access via East Lodge (opposite Compton Avenue) and then a short walk down a tree-lined drive to the house.
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Bring your group face-to-face with world-famous works of art in the unforgettable setting of Kenwood in Hampstead. One of London’s secret stars, the house is eye-catching both inside and out.
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Let our rooms tell you the story of Kenwood and its people, from Judge Lord Mansfield and his mixed-race great-niece Dido Belle to brewing magnate Edward Guinness. Admire famous paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough. Comfortable sofas enable visitors to relax and browse room booklets and catalogues.
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View the sumptuous Robert Adam rooms displayed as they originally appeared over two centuries ago, including his masterpiece, the Great Library.
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Explore 112 acres of leafy 18th-century parkland, with winding paths, views of London and sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Indoor and outdoor seating in the Brew House Café. Call + 44 (0)20 8348 4073. VISITS
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RANGER’S HOUSE THE WERNHER COLLECTION
020 8853 0035 eltham.palace@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ rangershouse Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, London SE10 8QX FACILITIES
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10 coach bays on Charlton Way, operated by Royal Greenwich Council. VISITS
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Treat your group with a visit to one of the most significant collections of medieval and Renaissance art, displayed in the elegant setting of an early Georgian villa on the fringe of Greenwich Park – the Meridian Line passes through its grounds. ■■
See the collection of diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912), who amassed over 700 treasures produced by highly skilled craftsmen – including over 100 items of jewellery.
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Enjoy paintings by Italian masters, Georgian portraits by Reynolds, tiny carved Gothic ivories, large French tapestries and fine Renaissance bronzes.
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WELLINGTON ARCH 020 7930 2726 english-heritage.org.uk/ wellingtonarch Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London WIJ 7JZ FACILITIES
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Inside this famous London landmark your group can discover the story of the Battle of Waterloo in the exhibition and enjoy the panoramic views over the Royal Parks from the balconies. ■■
Time your visit to view the Household Cavalry riding under the arch to and from the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade.
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Visit the first floor exhibition to find out about the arch’s surprising history. Originally intended as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace, it subsequently became a monument to Wellington’s victories over Napoleon.
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A joint ticket for Apsley House and Wellington Arch is available.
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SOUTH EAST From Roman invaders and Norman conquerors to Second World War evacuees, the shoreline of the South East has endured and embraced some of the most defining moments in the country’s history. The region’s sunny climate has also nurtured a dazzling array of historic gardens that were once enjoyed by world-famous figures. Groups can explore a profusion of paths and parterres to follow in their footsteps.
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Pevensey Castle Portchester Castle St Augustine’s Abbey Yarmouth Castle Lullingstone Roman Villa Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre Deal Castle
ITINERARY IDEA Our sites at Dover, Walmer, Deal and Richborough punctuate a 15-mile strip of the Kent coastline. Any of them could be easily combined for a day out full of castles, gardens, royalty and Romans. Groups of outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy the seaside bike ride between Walmer and Deal.
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1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS, ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD On 14 October 1066, Anglo-Saxon and Norman warriors raged in a day-long battle as they fought for the English throne. As dusk fell William, Duke of Normandy, claimed victory and the course of English history was changed forever. Groups can explore the battle and its legacy on the field, in the exhibition and from the rooftop of the gatehouse.
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1066 BATTLE OF HASTINGS
ABBEY AND BATTLEFIELD 01424 775705 battle.abbey@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ battleabbey Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AD FACILITIES
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None on site. Park in the Battle Coach Park, approx. 10 min walk along High Street.
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Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments in the café, seating 50 inside and 35 outside. Call for café winter opening times. Picnics are welcome in the grounds and pre-booked packed lunches are available.
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Follow in the footsteps of Normans and Saxons on a battlefield trail and climb to the top of the gatehouse for rooftop views across the historic landscape. There’s also a terrace overlooking the battlefield.
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Relive the drama of the battle with interactive exhibits and an evocative 15 minute film in the visitor centre exhibition.
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Explore the atmospheric abbey ruins and stand at the Harold Stone – said to be the very spot where the Anglo-Saxon king was killed.
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Visit the gatehouse exhibition to discover the monastic life of the abbey, founded by William as penance for the bloodshed during battle.
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ITINERARY IDEA Pevensey Castle, the site of William the Conqueror's landing in 1066, is only 20 minutes away and has parking for coaches. 28
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CARISBROOKE CASTLE 01983 522107 carisbrooke.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ carisbrookecastle Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1XY FACILITIES
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Eight free coach parking spaces on site.
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A mighty medieval fortress, a prison for a tragic king and the home of Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter, Carisbrooke’s stories will intrigue any group. Key to the Isle of Wight’s defence for over nine centuries, it also served as a prison for King Charles I before his trial and execution. Now the most famous modern residents are our friendly Carisbrooke donkeys.
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Enjoy our introductory film giving an overview of the people and events which have shaped the castle’s history.
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See the room from which Charles I attempted to escape – but got stuck in the window bars.
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Enjoy the Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, with its fountain and plantings in the rich colours of the royal arms.
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Greet the Carisbrooke donkeys on their daily 10 minute stint of treading the water wheel – demonstrating how it was used for centuries to draw up water from the castle well. ITINERARY IDEA En route to Carisbrooke, make time to stop at Yarmouth Castle and step into atmospheric rooms recreated as they were in the 16th century. www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade
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DOVER CASTLE
01304 211067 dover.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ dovercastle Dover, Kent CT16 1HU FACILITIES
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At top of Castle Hill (steep, Pay & Display), ¼ mile downhill. Dropoff opposite Constable’s Gate.
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The NAAFI Restaurant is open every day the castle is open. Light refreshments are also available in the Secret Wartime Tunnels Café and Great Tower Café. For information on catering call + 44 (0)1304 209896. VISITS
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As the gateway to the realm for over nine centuries, the fortress has been at the heart of some of the most significant events in England’s history. From the heights of Henry II’s 12th-century Great Tower to the depths of its hidden tunnels, the castle offers one of the best days out in the country. ■■
Step into the vibrant world of Henry II’s medieval royal palace to see his private chambers, guest rooms and great hall, along with the kitchen and armouries before climbing to the roof for amazing panoramic views.
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Intrepid groups can explore the medieval Underground Works – passages burrowed beneath the castle during its epic 13th-century sieges. Beware steep steps.
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Head deep beneath the castle into the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Journey through the very rooms where the ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ was masterminded and discover the story of the successful evacuation of 300,000 British and Allied troops, told through film, audio and archive photography.
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Take a fascinating guided tour of the Second World War Underground Hospital. Relive the tension as a surgeon battles to save an injured pilot.
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THE HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN DOWN HOUSE
01689 859119 down.house@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/darwin Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent BR6 7JT FACILITIES
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Transport your group back to Victorian times with a visit to the country home where the scientist Charles Darwin wrote his world-changing book, On the Origin of Species, as well as enjoying family life with his wife and ten children.
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See the Old Study where On the Origin of Species was written and visit other rooms furnished with items original to the house, like the Dining Room with its rare Wedgwood ‘Darwin’ table service. Browse the interactive exhibition on Darwin’s work, discover the furious controversies it aroused and its past and continuing influence.
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See a full-scale recreation of Darwin’s cabin aboard the HMS Beagle.
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Observe Darwin’s experiments in the gardens and greenhouse, with its orchids and carnivorous plants. Follow in Darwin’s footsteps along the original Sandwalk – his famous ‘thinking path’.
Tearoom open until 30 minutes before closing. Seats 30 inside and 40 outside. Call + 44 (0)1689 851012 to pre-book packed lunches or lunch for 6 or more people. Buffets are available for larger groups. Picnic area available. VISITS
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ITINERARY IDEA Only 30 minutes drive from Down House, include a trip to Lullingstone Roman Villa and examine how the Roman's arranged their domestic life. www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade
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OSBORNE 01983 200022 osborne.house@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ osborne East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6JX FACILITIES
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Parking for 20 coaches on site, 200 metres from entrance.
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Terrace Restaurant with waiter service open April to October, but available for group bookings all year. Self-service at the reception/ticket office all year and at the Swiss Cottage Gazelle House, April to October only. The Beach Café serves a small selection of sandwiches and snacks. For information on catering call + 44 (0)1983 298052. VISITS
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How did Queen Victoria relax with her family away from the public eye? How did the royal children entertain themselves in the long summer months? Come and find out and enjoy an intimate insight into Victoria and Albert’s lives at their palatial seaside retreat. ■■
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Admire the opulent Royal Apartments and private family bedrooms within the mansion. See the twin desks where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert worked. Explore the magnificently decorated Durbar Room, once used for state banquets and family meals.
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WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS
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Walmer Castle is a treat in any season with ever-changing colours across the herbaceous borders and formal and informal gardens. From 2019 visitors can stroll through the re-created 19th century Pleasure Grounds and can enjoy a woodland walk, wild flower meadow and sunken glen garden. On colder days groups can explore the castle and its restored rooms.
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Built by Henry VIII, Walmer became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1708 and evolved into an elegant country house. The Duke of Wellington was resident Lord Warden for 23 years, and many of his possessions, including his spartan camp bed and the armchair in which he died, are on display.
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Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5LE Powerful Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort and medieval stronghold. The site of William the Conqueror’s landing in 1066. Close to 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. From August 2019, discover new interpretation revealing the castle’s history including its role as a WWII observation and command post.
Castle Street, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9QW The best-preserved of the Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ forts and hugely impressive. An almost complete circuit of towered walls encloses a Norman keep offering fine views. A fascinating exhibition brings to life the story of the castle as a prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PF Founded by St Augustine in AD 598 the abbey is a key part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. Groups can experience it as it would have appeared in the early 1500s with virtual reality technology. Explore the ruins and uncover insights into monastic life.
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Quay Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0PB Just 20 minutes drive from Carisbrooke, visit the last and most unusual of Henry VIII’s coastal forts, built to protect the strategic harbour after a French raid and completed after his death. Step into atmospheric rooms, recreated as they were in the 16th century. Expansive views across the Solent make the castle a perfect spot for picnicking.
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Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA Tracing three centuries of affluent Roman domestic life, this prosperous ‘country house’ has spectacular mosaics, a heated bath suite and a succession of pagan and then Christian ‘worship rooms’. Galleries exhibit a wealth of fascinating finds from the villa, including intricate jewellery and intimate personal possessions. A film and light show brings the rooms of the villa to life. Only a 30 minute drive from The Home of Charles Darwin and easily reached from London or Rochester.
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Off Richborough Road, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9JW Atmospheric ruined Roman fortress on the site where Roman invasion forces first landed in AD 43, with a small museum housing archaeological finds. Combine with a visit to Walmer Castle.
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Victoria Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7BA Groups can now travel deeper into the story of this Tudor artillery fort – discovering more about those who served as Captains of Deal, the ordinary men and women who lived and worked here, and the role it played in 16th-century European politics. With dark passages, spiral stairs, an indoor exhibition and sea views from the ramparts, there’s plenty to explore.
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SOUTH WEST From rolling green countryside crowned with a world-famous prehistoric monument to a coastline garlanded with castles, the South West serves up some spectacular trips into the past. With centuries-old stories of human ingenuity, seafaring adventurers and maritime defence, groups are sure to be rewarded by this region so rich in history. 38 Stonehenge 40 Old Sarum 41 Pendennis Castle 42 Portland Castle 43 Tintagel Castle 44 Berry Pomeroy Castle 44 Chysauster Ancient Village 44 Cleeve Abbey
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Dartmouth Castle Hailes Abbey Totnes Castle Farleigh Hungerford Castle Old Wardour Castle Okehampton Castle St Mawes Castle
ITINERARY IDEAS Combine a visit to Pendennis Castle with a trip to its sister castle St Mawes. Take the ferry, which we are happy to arrange for you, between Falmouth and St Mawes to get the best views of these picturesquely located fortresses and leave time to enjoy a stroll around Falmouth. Combine a visit to Stonehenge with a trip to Old Sarum before exploring the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury. To learn more about the history of Stonehenge and the surrounding landscape visit Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum in Devizes.
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STONEHENGE Exhilarating, inspiring, moving... there’s no one word that quite captures the feeling of walking around this 4,500-year-old marvel of human endeavour. The world-famous prehistoric Stone Circle of Stonehenge is the ultimate ‘bucket-list’ attraction.
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STONEHENGE +44 (0) 370 333 0604 bookstonehenge@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ stonehenge Nr Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DE FACILITIES
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Free coach parking for 52 60-seater coaches. Drop-off bay for right-hand drive vehicles.
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A fast-track shuttle service takes groups direct from the coach park to the Stone Circle from a dedicated groups-only embarkation point.
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A 110-seater counter service café serves a grab and go hot and cold food offer using locally sourced produce, including drinks, soups, sandwiches, salad, pasties and cakes. VISITS
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STONE CIRCLE & LANDSCAPE This extraordinary 4,500-year-old marvel of human endeavour rises from an ancient landscape. A dedicated shuttle bus runs from the coach park to the monument every few minutes. Groups can choose to hop off the shuttle at the halfway point to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and approach on foot. If schedules allow, do leave time to explore the many other prehistoric monuments that spread across the countryside.
VISITOR CENTRE & EXHIBITIONS Our world-class permanent exhibition tells the story of Stonehenge using audio-visual experiences and hundreds of archaeological treasures. It’s under the same roof as the café, shop and toilets, as well as our special exhibitions gallery.
The art deco interior is jaw dropping! Just the little details - each room has been exquisitely preserved, it really is like stepping back in time.
NEOLITHIC HOUSES Visit the reconstructed Neolithic houses furnished with replica Neolithic axes, pottery and other artefacts, and see how the builders of Stonehenge may have lived 4,500 years ago. DISCOVER MORE AT OUR PARTNER MUSEUMS Delve deeper into Wiltshire’s intriguing history with a visit to the Wessex Gallery of Archaeology at The Salisbury Museum or the spectacular ‘Gold from the Time of Stonehenge’ exhibition at the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes. Special interest groups can also enjoy private lectures and talks at both museum.
BOOKING Advance booking is essential for all visits. Please call the Stonehenge Group Booking Line on +44 (0) 370 333 0604 or email bookstonehenge@ english-heritage.org.uk. For a truly memorable experience, arrange a pre-booked out-of-hours stone circle visit for your group or clients. Enormously popular, they are only available with an advance booking – call +44 (0) 370 333 0605.
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OLD SARUM 01722 335398 oldsarum.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ oldsarum Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3SD FACILITIES
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The lost city of Old Sarum is a rewarding site for groups to explore. Iron Age people first raised the great encircling ramparts. Anglo-Saxons and Normans later settled within them, while the Romans built a substantial settlement adjacent to it. Creating a castle at the core of the vast hilltop fortress, William the Conqueror summoned the landowners of England here in 1086. A Norman cathedral was also built here before the city was abandoned in favour of Salisbury. Today Old Sarum is a splendid site with seasonal wild flowers and striking vistas over Salisbury Plain.
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PENDENNIS CASTLE 01326 316594 pendennis.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ pendennis Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall TRI1 4NQ FACILITIES
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Explore inside the Tudor castle, taking in the shouts and calls as you listen to soldiers in the gun rooms counter a threat from enemy ships.
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Space for one coach, alternative free parking in town coach park (Gyllyngvase), along Cliff Road (seafront), approx. 10 min walk to property entrance. Coaches can drop-off/pick up from the castle car park or by reversing up the drive to the main entrance.
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Café No. 6 seats 54 and is located in the Royal Artillery Barracks. The menu reflects Cornish fare, using local suppliers and producers. Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free lunch and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café, on the day of the visit. VISITS
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PORTLAND CASTLE 01305 820539 portland.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ portland Castletown, Portland, Dorset DT5 1AZ FACILITIES
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Captain’s Tearoom. Seats 28. Light snacks, sandwiches and refreshments. Call 01305 820539 to pre-book groups. Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free lunch and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café, on the day of the visit. VISITS
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From its waterside setting overlooking the harbour, this unusually shaped artillery fort was fiercely fought over by Civil War Royalists and Parliamentarians. Then it helped to defend shipping against pirates and tried in vain to control local smugglers. Called back into service in the First World War, it became a seaplane station, then a Second World War anti-submarine base. In 1944 British and American forces carried out top secret training for the D-Day landings in the bays nearby.
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TINTAGEL CASTLE +44 (0) 370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ tintagel Castle Road, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE FACILITIES
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BOOKING Advance booking essential. Access to the castle’s historic island across the new footbridge is by timed ticket only. Visitors are welcome to explore other areas of the site including the café, beach, exhibition and shop at their leisure. To make a group booking please call +44 (0) 370 333 0604 or email bookings@english-heritage.org.uk.
No coach parking on site. Park in Tintagel village (pay & display) which has space for nine coaches, approx. 600 metres from property entrance.
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Tintagel Castle’s café seats 50 inside and 66 on the outdoor terrace. Contact the café on 01840 772101. Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free lunch, and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café on the day of the visit. VISITS
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CLEEVE ABBEY 01984 640377 cleeve.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE 01803 866618 berrypomeroy.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/berrypomeroy
Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6LJ Substantial ruins of a great Jacobean mansion within the walls of a medieval castle, in a remote wooded setting. Access for minibuses only. Totnes Castle is nearby.
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Newmill, Nr Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8XA One of the finest examples of a Romano-British village in Britain, the substantial remains of the 2,000-year-old ‘courtyard houses’ take groups back to Iron Age living.
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Washford, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0PS The most impressively complete monastic cloister buildings in England, including a 15th-century refectory with a glorious angel roof.
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Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0JN Groups visiting today will once again find the picturesque castle alive with the sights and sounds of men preparing the defences, as video animations together with audio and light installations tell the story of the site with dramatic effect. You can even make an advance request to arrange gun-firing and re-enactors to entertain your groups. 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to the New World. Dartmouth is one of the twelve towns participating in the celebrations with a series of exciting events and projects. To find out more visit: www.dartmouthmayflower400.uk
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Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB An on-site museum reveals the stories of what was once one of the country’s most important pilgrimage destinations. Featuring treasures on display for the first time, it brings to life the history of the abbey and the lives of the monks who worshipped and lived there.
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Castle Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NU Norman motte-and-bailey castle giving spectacular panoramas over a famously attractive town. Berry Pomeroy Castle is nearby.
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Farleigh Hungerford, Nr Bath, Somerset BA2 7RS Ruined medieval castle near Bath, with an eventful and sometimes gory family history. Includes a complete chapel with tombs, crypt and coffins.
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Nr Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6RR Romantic ruin of a showy medieval hexagonal castle, later shattered by war. The abandoned castle is set by a lake and was used in the landscaping of New Wardour Castle.
St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DE Among the best preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal artillery fortresses and the most elaborately decorated of them all. Picturesquely located across the Fal Estuary from Pendennis Castle. Contact us to arrange a ferry between the two sites.
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Castle Lodge, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1JA Ruins of Devon’s largest castle, built shortly after the Norman Conquest. Serenely set on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement, making it a perfect spot for bird watchers. Enjoy the bluebells in Spring and make this a part of your visit to Tintagel.
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Indoors, outdoors and even underground, our properties in England will lead you on an adventure through 5,000 years of English history. With grand homes encircled by historic gardens, medieval castles towering over the countryside and prehistoric mines burrowed under an undulating landscape, we’ve got days out to inspire all groups. 48 49 50 51 51
Audley End House and Gardens Framlingham Castle Wrest Park Castle Acre Priory Grime’s Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine
ITINERARY IDEA Enjoy a day out in Norfolk with two very different attractions. At Grime’s Graves descend Britain’s only accessible prehistoric mine, where flints were dug 5,000 years ago. Then stop off at Castle Acre Priory to admire this well preserved monastic site dating back to 1090.
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AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS Discover life upstairs and downstairs in a thriving country house. Built in the 1600s and lived in until 1948, this noble Jacobean mansion has been re-dressed to evoke its days as a decadent Victorian home for Lord and Lady Braybrooke. Groups with horticultural enthusiasts can enjoy the seasonal changes in the Walled Organic Kitchen Garden - from blossoming fruits and a busy schedule of planting and pruning, through to the autumn harvest.
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AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS
01799 522842 audleyend.house @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ audleyend Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CBI1 4JF FACILITIES
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Drop-off at main entrance, 180 metres from the house entrance. Coach parking available off site – please contact property to book. Vehicles over 2.93 metres (9 feet 6 inches) high need to access the site via an alternative entrance.
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The Servants’ Hall tearoom seats 90 and provides lunches and light refreshments. Coach drivers qualify for a complimentary drink and 20% off all other purchases. The Cart Yard Café seats 28 inside and 40 outside. It provides snacks and sandwiches, and is open all week in peak season and at weekends off season. VISITS
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FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE 01728 724 922 framlingham.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ framlingham Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9BP FACILITIES
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Climb up onto the imposing stone curtain wall to look across the mere and local market town.
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WREST PARK 01525 860000 wrest.park@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ wrestpark Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR FACILITIES
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Stroll beside the Long Water to the beautiful domed Archer Pavilion. Once the ultimate garden dining room, its spectacular classical interior decoration has been beautifully preserved. Discover how the house served as the country’s original First World War convalescent home through diary entries and photographs from the time.
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Stocks Green, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2XD One of the best preserved monastic sites in England, the priory offers the chance to see wonderful carved decoration, a gigantic 24-seater monks’ toilet and a recreated herb garden. Its fully roofed west range includes the prior’s lodging – a little mansion featuring rare Tudor wall paintings. Do leave time to visit the gigantic ramparts and ditches of Castle Acre Castle nearby.
GRIME’S GR AVES PREHISTORIC FLINT MINE 01842 810656 grimes.graves@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/grimesgraves
Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5DE Make the adventurous 9-metre (30-foot) descent into Britain’s only accessible prehistoric mine – one of 400 shafts where ‘magic’ flint for tools and weapons was dug with antler picks nearly 5,000 years ago. Set amid the unique Breckland landscape and within a Site of Special Scientific Interest rich in rare and unique wildlife, it makes for an unforgettable experience.
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Our grand mansions and castles in the East Midlands are rich in stories of royalty, revelry and riches. From a Norman knight to a high-living Stuart courtier and from powerful medieval bishops to one of the richest women in Elizabethan England, introduce your group to fascinating characters from times gone by. 54 Bolsover Castle 55 Kirby Hall 55 Lyddington Bede House 55 Peveril Castle 55 Rushton Triangular Lodge
ITINERARY IDEA Looking for a day out with a difference? Start the day with a stop at Lyddington Bede House, a medieval bishops palace turned almshouse. Travel onwards just 4 miles to enjoy a guided tour of the house and grounds at Kirby Hall. Break for lunch in the pretty town of Oundle, before calling in at Rushton Triangular Lodge where your group can try their luck at spotting the Elizabethan visual codes at this unique and delightful folly.
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BOLSOVER CASTLE Positioned not far from Junction 29A of the M1, Bolsover Castle offers a memorable stop-off for groups travelling north or south along the motorway. Exquisitely restored to recreate its past glories, this unique Stuart showpiece was the hilltop pleasure-palace of a horse-mad Cavalier playboy. Now, centuries later, our imaginative and carefully researched re-presentation still makes a memorable impression.
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BOLSOVER CASTLE 01246 822844 bolsover.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ bolsovercastle Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR FACILITIES
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The café in the visitor centre seats 50 inside and a further 30 outside. Serves a selection of drinks, cakes, freshly made sandwiches, as well as hot and cold light lunches. VISITS
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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION
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KIRBY HALL 01536 203230 kirby.hall@english-heritage.org.uk
Kirby Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 3EN The impressive and extensive remains of one of England’s greatest Elizabethan mansions - home of Sir Christopher Hatton, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I. Includes redecorated state rooms and magnificent gardens. Lyddington Bede House is nearby.
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Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, Rutland LE15 9LN In a pretty village setting, this late medieval bishops’ palace served as an almshouse from Elizabethan times until the 1930s for poor ‘bedesmen’ and women.
Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WQ In the spectacular heart of the Peak District these dramatic Norman castle ruins are perched high on a rocky crag, above the tranquil village of Castleton. Enjoy far-reaching views of the countryside and interactive displays.
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Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1RP Crack the Elizabethan visual codes at this unique and delightful little folly, where everything comes in threes to symbolise the Holy Trinity, designed to proclaim the resolute Roman Catholic faith of its builder.
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Nudging up against the Welsh border and rising towards the Peak District, the lush countryside of the West Midlands is packed with historic variety. From a Tudor royal romance and Civil War sieges to the Victorian high life, discover the stories told by medieval castles, timber-framed houses and graceful ruins. 58 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden 59 Stokesay Castle 60 Witley Court and Gardens
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ITINERARY IDEA Kenilworth Castle is a great fit for tours to Shakespeare’s Stratford-uponAvon. Take a guided tour to learn about the colourful history of the site as we prepare lunch for your group in the converted Tudor stable block. A visit to Stokesay can easily be combined with a trip to nearby historic Ludlow. ‘Foodie’ capital of the region, Ludlow is famous for its specialist shops, markets, fine houses, great church and mighty castle.
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KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN In 1575, Kenilworth Castle was the setting for a 19-day party, when Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, attempted to win the hand of Queen Elizabeth I. Today, visitors can scale the heights of the tower he built to woo her and get a queen’s-eye view of the recreated garden which he planted to impress her.
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KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
01926 852078 kenilworth.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworth Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NG FACILITIES
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The tearoom can accommodate 50 people inside and a further 30 people outside. The menu includes drinks, cakes, sandwiches, as well as hot and cold light lunches. Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free lunch and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café, on the day of the visit. Call 01926 852577 to book. VISITS
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From medieval fortress to Elizabethan palace, Kenilworth Castle has been at the centre of England's affairs for much of its 900 year history. Today, you can scale the heights of the tower built to woo Queen Elizabeth I and marvel at the mighty Norman keep. Explore the exhibition in the Gatehouse, and imagine the majesty of the Great Hall playing host to medieval monarchs and early Tudor kings. ■■
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Wander through the most complete evocation of an Elizabethan garden anywhere in England – including a dazzling 5.5-metre (18-foot) high marble fountain and a bejewelled aviary.
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STOKESAY CASTLE 01588 672544 stokesay.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ stokesaycastle Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9AH FACILITIES
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Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of the Welsh Border, Stokesay Castle was founded by a wealthy medieval wool merchant in the 13th century. It retains many of its earliest features, although later generations added a delightful timber-framed 17th-century gatehouse and a fine panelled chamber. To help you enjoy it we’ve converted a neighbouring cottage into an attractive tearoom and added tactile interpretation inside the manor house so your groups can really get a feel for the history of this Shropshire gem.
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View the mighty timbers of the great hall, unaltered since the carpenters completed them in 1291, including the precipitous staircase with treads cut from whole tree trunks.
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Tearoom seats 40 and is located in the old potter’s cottage. Pre-booked groups can choose from a menu of regional dishes alongside the usual favourites. Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free lunch, and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café on the day of the visit. Please contact the property or check website for more details. VISITS
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WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
01299 896636 witley.court @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/witley Great Witley, Worcestershire WR6 6JT FACILITIES
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Tearoom is situated by the parish church, open daily Easter to end of October. For information call 01299 896016 (not managed by English Heritage). VISITS
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The extensive ruins of this Victorian country house evoke a lost sense of grandeur. Once staffed by over 100 servants, Witley Court was the setting for lavish parties attended by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his friends. The house was accidentally destroyed in a fire in 1937, but the dramatic shell of the house is well worth exploring. The centrepiece of the extensive grounds and restored formal gardens is the huge Perseus and Andromeda fountain, which fires every hour between April and October.
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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION
1. Boscobel House and the Royal Oak 2. Wroxeter Roman City 3. Goodrich Castle
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BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK 01902 850244 english-heritage.org.uk/boscobel
Brewood, Bishop’s Wood, Shropshire ST19 9AR Just off the M54 and M6, stretch your legs at this historic property which once provided shelter to the future King Charles II following the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Charles hid from Cromwell's troops in an oak tree and a priest-hole in the house. You can see the priest-hole where Charles spent the night of 6 September 1651 in the attic of the lodge, there is also a second priest-hole built into a chimney stack off the Squire's Room, which was originally the escape route down to the garden.
GOODRICH CASTLE 01600 890538 english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich
Ross-on-Wye, Hertfordshire HR9 6HY Standing on a rocky crag, above the beautifully wooded Wye Valley, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best-preserved English medieval castles. Step into its Civil War history, climb the Norman keep, enjoy the views and leave time for a cream tea in the café.
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Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6PH Discover urban living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) – once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Explore the unique recreated Roman town house, complete with painted rooms, bath and replica furniture. Imagine the lives of the people who lived here through their everyday objects and an audio tour.
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Whether it’s through their remarkable architecture, unique stories or invigorating settings, our Yorkshire properties all have their own way of inspiring groups. Explore ruined abbeys, mighty castles and beautiful gardens, and imagine the lives of those who once lived and worked in these historic places. 64 65 66 67
Whitby Abbey Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Clifford’s Tower Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens
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ITINERARY IDEAS Clifford’s Tower is an ideal stop on a trip to York. Combine with visits to Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster and the York Cold War Bunker to travel through history. Follow in the footsteps of medieval monks and enjoy a 2.5 mile walk between Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey. Treat yourself to a cup of tea and slice of cake when you get there.
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WHITBY ABBEY On a headland high above the picturesque town of Whitby, the abbey has a rich history. Gothic ruins, stunning views and links with Bram Stoker’s Dracula make this a firm favourite with groups. Thanks to a major improvement project, there’s now more to see than ever before.
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WHITBY ABBEY 01947 603568 whitby.abbey @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ whitbyabbey Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT FACILITIES
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Get to know personalities from the Abbey's past such as the Anglo-Saxon princess Abbess Hild, and Caedmon, a cowherd who was miraculously transformed into a talented poet.
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Adventurous visitors may wish to attempt the notorious ‘199 Steps’ from the town up to the Abbey. Then have a well-earned cup of tea and bite to eat in the café.
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BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS
01302 722598 brodsworth.hall @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ brodsworth Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ FACILITIES
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Brodsworth was built to the highest standards of luxury in the 1860s, and it was home to the same family for over 120 years. After the death of the last owner in 1988, the interiors were conserved as they were found, making this an English country house frozen in time.
Marvel at once-grand rooms which sit alongside family clutter that spans from Victorian times until the late 1980s. See the servants’ spartan quarters and venture behind the scenes into rooms where they worked to keep the house running like clockwork.
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Self-service tearoom seats 70 inside and 80 outside. Serving freshly made sandwiches and home cooked meals, along with a selection of cakes. Alternatively book a buffet served in a private room (max 40 people). Call the property for more details and to book. VISITS
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CLIFFORD’S TOWER 01904 646940 cliffords.tower @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ cliffordstower Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SA FACILITIES
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Perched on top of the castle mound raised by William the Conqueror; Clifford’s Tower was built during the 1250s as the keep of York Castle, one of the greatest fortresses in medieval England. ■■
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MOUNT GRACE PRIORY,
HOUSE AND GARDENS 01609 883494 mountgrace.priory @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ mountgracepriory Staddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 3JG FACILITIES
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The café seats 18 inside and 31 outside, serving freshly made sandwiches and home cooked meals, along with a collection of cakes. ■■
Picturesquely set against wooded hills, this most unusual of our monastic sites also features an arts and crafts mansion, renovated gardens and a tea-room with a carefully chosen menu reflecting both North Yorkshire delicacies and the property's Carthusian past.
See a reconstructed monk’s cell and herb plot to understand how the monks would have used the area for nutrition, spirituality and medicine.
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RIEVAULX ABBEY 01439 798228 rievaulx.abbey @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ rievaulxabbey Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5LB FACILITIES
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Set in a tranquil wooded valley, Rievaulx was once one of the wealthiest monasteries in medieval England, housing a 650-strong community at its peak.
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SCARBOROUGH CASTLE 01723 372451 scarborough.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ scarboroughcastle Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY FACILITIES
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Step into 3,000 years of history at Scarborough Castle, which occupies a steep-sided headland between the two bays of the famous seaside town. The castle endured sieges by medieval kings and Civil War armies, came under attack from an American Independence naval fighter and suffered German naval bombardment in 1914. ■■
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The coffee shop seats 20 and serves tea, coffee, soft drinks, ice creams and light snacks. Picnic boxes available, if booked in advance. Contact the property for more information and to book. VISITS
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RICHMOND CASTLE 01748 822493 richmond.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/richmondcastle
Tower Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4QW Huge Norman castle, dramatically set above the River Swale in a fine historic town. Exhibition includes a mock-up of the prison cells of First World War conscientious objectors and a touch-screen tour.
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Monument Close, York YO24 4HT Enter the blast-proof doors to gain access to our most modern, spine-chilling property. In active service from the 1960s to the 1990s, it now uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Booking essential, visit by guided tour only.
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Castlegate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AB Discover how this castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin. Why not leave the coach at Helmsley and enjoy a beautiful 2.5 miles walk to Rievaulx Abbey, where a well-deserved cuppa and cake awaits you?
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NORTH WEST The setting for castles facing turbulent Anglo-Scottish border disputes and clattering mills feeding the Industrial Revolution, the North West offers some vibrant pictures of life in the past. Peaceful pockets of the Cumbrian countryside also offer your groups the chance to sample the tranquillity sought out by medieval monks. 74 75 75 75
Carlisle Castle Beeston Castle and Woodland Park Furness Abbey Stott Park Bobbin Mill
ITINERARY IDEAS Maximise your day out in the Lake District by taking in the monastic ruins at Furness Abbey, then take a guided tour of Stott Park Bobbin Mill, just off the M6, to experience the Industrial Revolution first hand. Combine visits to Carlisle Castle and nearby Lanercost Priory with a trip to Birdoswald Roman Fort, where a fascinating new visitor experience explores life on the Roman frontier.
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CARLISLE CASTLE Carlisle Castle has been a flashpoint of frontier warfare for centuries. As well as being a notorious prison, it was the last English fortress to suffer a siege and was an active military base until 1959. Trace its long and sometimes grim history with your group.
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CARLISLE CASTLE 01228 591922 carlisle.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ carlislecastle Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR FACILITIES
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Squat and thick-walled, Carlisle Castle emanates strength and menace. It needed both, because for many centuries it commanded the wild west end of the Anglo-Scottish frontier – guarding the most frequently attacked town in Britain. It also served as a bleak prison and was the very last English fortress ever to suffer a siege, during Bonnie Price Charlie’s Jacobite Rising in 1745. Continuously updated over the centuries, this hard-bitten old campaigner of a castle can now reveal its secrets to your group. ■■
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BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK 01829 260464 beeston.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/beeston
Chapel Lane, Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9TX Beeston crowns a rocky crag high above the Cheshire plain, with views over eight counties. The fortress was mainly built in the 1220s by the great Earl Ranulf of Chester, but the crag has a much longer history. Prehistoric bronze-smiths once worked here and visit our prehistoric Roundhouse, opening Autumn 2019, to see what life was like for Bronze Age inhabitants of the site. Much later, the castle endured a long Civil War siege. Today it’s a paradise for walkers and naturelovers and an enchanting woodland path encircles the crag.
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01539 531087 stott.park@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/stottpark
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PJ Give your group the same inspiration as Wordsworth enjoyed when he wrote his Prelude in 1805. The romantic monastic ruins, in a charming wooded valley, were founded in the early 12th century by Stephen, later king of England. By the time Henry VIII ordered its closure in 1537, it was the second richest Cistercian abbey in England. The beautiful medieval ‘Furness Crozier’, a silver-gilt abbot’s staff found in an abbey grave, is on permanent display.
Low Stott Park, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AX Take a fascinating guided tour of this unique 19th-century mill and experience the Industrial Revolution first hand. Built on the shores of Lake Windermere to turn bobbins from local timber for the Lancashire textile trade, its clattering belt-driven machinery is still in full working order. There are working steam demonstrations on the first weekend of every month, April – October and on Bank Holidays.
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HADRIAN'S WALL
Rising over ridges and snaking through moorland, the 73-mile-long Hadrian’s Wall is a remarkable monument with remarkable stories to tell. Our forts, museums and Roman town will carry your group back to daily life on the frontier and into the Roman Empire’s extraordinary tale of power and ambition. 78 79 80 81 81
Birdoswald Roman Fort Housesteads Roman Fort Chesters Roman Fort and Museum Corbridge Roman Town Lanercost Priory
ITINERARY IDEAS With extensive walks to enjoy and so much to see, why not book your group into the Bunkhouse, which sleeps 37. Combine a trip to Chesters Roman Fort with visits to nearby Corbridge Roman Town and medieval Aydon Castle.
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BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT Birdoswald contains the best-preserved defences of any major fort along Hadrian’s Wall, together with the longest visible stretch of the wall itself. As such it’s one of the best places to for your group to get an introduction to the story of the Roman frontier.
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BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT 01697 747602 birdoswald.romanfort @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ birdoswald Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DD FACILITIES
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HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT 01434 344363 housesteads.fort @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ housesteadsromanfort Haydon Bridge, Northumberland NE47 6NN FACILITIES
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Learn about every aspect of a Roman soldier’s life at Housesteads, from the clothes they wore to the tools and weapons they used, and from the deities they worshipped to their use of medicine. Set on the wild Whin Sill escarpment and flanked by dramatic stretches of Wall, uncover the lives of the self-sufficient soldiers who lived here. ■■
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CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM 01434 681379 chesters.romanfort @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ chestersromanfort Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EU FACILITIES
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Set against a backdrop of verdant woodland, this fort offers groups the chance to see Roman rule through a Victorian lens. Chesters is the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain, thanks in part to the work of John Clayton, the Victorian lawyer and landowner who saved much of the Wall from destruction, and whose story is told in the onsite museum. ■■
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Pick up an e-reader and have all the facts at your fingertips as you explore the Clayton Museum. See Britain’s best-preserved military bath-house, where weary soldiers, originally from northern Spain, relaxed with hot, cold and steam baths.
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CORBRIDGE ROMAN TOWN 01434 632349 corbridge.romantown @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ corbridgeromantown Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5NT FACILITIES
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Visit the evocative remains of a Roman garrison town and discover the Corbridge Hoard, one of the most significant finds from Roman Britain. ■■
Walk along an original Roman ‘high street’ and pass by the remains of granaries, a fountain, markets and workshops.
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Discover internationally significant Roman objects, from Roman armour to exquisite jewellery and the carving of the fierce Corbridge Lion.
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Examine the Saxon tower of the town’s church – built using Roman masonry, it's an early example of recycling.
LANERCOST PRIORY
Take a break at Lanercost Priory. The tranquil setting of this Augustinian priory belies its troubled history. Close to Hadrian’s Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce himself. King Edward I rested here in 1306-07 shortly before he died. However, there’s plenty left for groups to see. The vaulted undercroft of the refectory is well preserved, complete with mason’s marks and the church’s transept still stands to its full impressive height. Stop off at the tearoom, shop and visitor information centre, where you can plan your Hadrian's Wall adventure over a cup of tea or indeed lunch.
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Power, purity, prestige. Let your group enjoy a taste of them all on days out in the North East. Medieval castles battered by border disputes and waterside priories drawing pilgrims and marauders alike offer evocative impressions of life in the past. For garden lovers, the blooms and boughs of an unusual heritage garden serve up an exotic treat. 84 85 86 87 87 87
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Lindisfarne Priory Warkworth Castle and Hermitage Barnard Castle Tynemouth Priory and Castle Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
ITINERARY IDEAS Belsay Castle, Hall and Gardens is close to some of the sites on Hadrian’s Wall, and it’s just off the scenic route from Newcastle to the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh. Visit Warkworth Castle, Tynemouth Priory and Prudhoe Castle to follow the fortunes of the powerful Percy family, earls of Northumberland and medieval ‘kingmakers’.
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BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS Belsay's unique mix of architecture offers a many layered slice of English history. Groups can explore a succession of mansions spanning four centuries and enjoy 20 acres of heritage gardens.
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BELSAY HALL,
CASTLE AND GARDENS 01661 881636 belsay.hall @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ belsayhall Belsay, Nr Ponteland, Northumberland NE20 0DX FACILITIES
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Space for up to four coaches, 400 metres from property entrance, must be pre-booked.
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Tearoom seats 50 and serves hot and cold food and drinks. Afternoon tea and group catering packages available. Contact the property for current/seasonal group catering offers and to book. VISITS
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Book a tour with the Head Gardener to soak up the sights and scents of the vast gardens with their nationally important plant collections.
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Admire the craftsmanship of the Greek Revival hall. Inspired by an aristocrat’s honeymoon in Athens, it’s arranged around a central Pillar Hall and displayed without furnishings.
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LINDISFARNE PRIORY 01289 389200 lindisfarne.priory @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ lindisfarnepriory Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RX FACILITIES
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Wander through the ruins and see the ‘Rainbow Arch’ over the magnificently carved west door.
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Visit the museum to uncover the stories of the monks who lived, worked and worshipped here – and of the Vikings who attacked them.
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Few visitors will forget the arresting sight of these isolated, captivating ruins as they cross the causeway to Holy Island. Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims and Vikings who were drawn to this power-house of northern Christianity.
Learn about the Lindisfarne Gospels and see the new display of 14 extraordinary carved and painted ‘naming stones’ from the 8th century.
Holy Island can only be reached at low tide. Call us for details or consult tide tables on the website. VISITS
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WARKWORTH CASTLE AND HERMITAGE
01665 711423 warkworth.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ warkworth Warkworth, Northumberland NE65 OUJ FACILITIES
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As one of the biggest, most complete and certainly most spectacular medieval castles in northern England, mighty Warkworth Castle and its peaceful Hermitage make for a great group day out. ■■
Find out how ‘Harry Hotspur’ rebelled against Henry IV and lost the castle for his family.
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Look out for the lions – these carved badges represent the powerful Percy family, and can be found throughout the castle.
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Enjoy a ½ mile walk down the river followed by a short boat trip to discover the Hermitage carved out of rock. Ask us for opening times.
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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE 01912 571090 t ynemouth.castleandpriory@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ tynemouthpriory
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BARNARD CASTLE 01833 638212 barnard.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/barnardcastle
Castle House, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8PR Sizeable and impressive medieval castle with connections to Richard III. Spectacularly sited overlooking the River Tees gorge, with a sensory garden of scented plants and tactile objects. In a characterful market town which also hosts the famous Bowes Museum art collection.
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Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear NE30 4BZ A fortress and holy place, with history stretching from Anglo-Saxon times. The striking medieval priory ruins, with a beautiful little Percy family chapel, stand on a dramatic headland, defended by a strong gatehouse. An exhibition traces ‘Life in the Stronghold’ throughout Tynemouth’s long career.
1. Barnard Castle 2. Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard 3. Tynemouth Priory and Castle
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The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DF Georgian ‘Redcoat’ barracks and guard house. The first in Britain to be purpose built and now home to history and the arts. An exhibition gives an insight into the life of the British infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War. 2
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HOW THE TRAVEL TRADE TEAM CAN HELP English Heritage’s dedicated Travel Trade Team is available to support you as you plan and promote group travel to our properties. Use this guide and our website to decide where you want to visit. Bookings and enquiries should be made directly with the property. MARKETING YOUR TRIP If you need photographs, testimonials or other material to help promote your trip please contact us. We also offer free familiarisation visits for group organisers and tour operators. AGENCY VOUCHER SCHEME
We offer an Agency Voucher Scheme to simplify administration at the time of bookings and on arrival. Apply for an account and once it’s set up, just tell us you’re using AVS as the payment method when you make your booking. Your tour leader can show your company voucher when they arrive at a site, and your group can start enjoying their visit with no need for a complicated cash transaction. OVERSEAS VISITOR PASS
Perfect for touring holidays in England, the English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass is the best way to explore our wealth of historic properties.
With 9 or 16 day options, the pass entitles visitors to: • Free entry to over 100 historic attractions including Stonehenge • Free or reduced price entry to hundreds of action-packed special events • A free souvenir guidebook. The Overseas Visitor Pass is great value for money, and the more it’s used, the bigger the savings. Visitors can recoup the cost in just two or three visits. GROUP BOOKINGS AT STONEHENGE AND TINTAGEL
We have a dedicated bookings team at Stonehenge and Tintagel to make sure your visit runs smoothly. Call the Bookings Line on +44 (0) 370 333 0604 or email: Stonehenge: bookstonehenge@ english-heritage.org.uk Tintagel: bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk
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AT YOUR SERVICE TAILOR-MADE TOURS AND MORE FOR YOUR GROUP Do you like to find something really special for your group to enjoy on a trip out? Something set up especially for them and no one else? Then look no further. At many of our sites, we can tailor-make a visit just for you. Here are some ideas to whet your appetite: •
Whole day tour of Witley Court and Gardens Spend the morning touring the grounds with the Head Gardener and get special behind- the-scenes access. After lunch, meet your guide for an illustrated talk with photographs and original objects that will bring the past to life for your group.
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Private hire at Eltham Palace & Gardens A stunning slice of the past just 20 minutes from Waterloo East, take your group to Eltham Palace – theyʼll be immersed in the Art Deco lifestyle of 1930s millionaires as they enjoy cocktails and canapés.
• Guided tour of Kenwood House From the ‘House and Estate’ and ‘Lord Iveagh and his Collection’ to ‘Lord Mansfield, Slavery and Justice’, we have experts who can tailor a tour to suit your interest. • Stand inside the stones We can offer your group the once-in-a-lifetime experience of standing inside the stone circle at Stonehenge outside of normal opening hours. If you have your own ideas for a special group outing, then we’d love to hear from you and wherever possible accommodate you. Please contact the site of your choice to discuss your requirements. Many of our properties offer private hire for parties and events. Find out more at www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/venue-hire
0117 975 1349
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Wellington Arch Jewel Tower
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Southend-on-Sea
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Colchester
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Gorseinon
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Braintree Great Dunmow
A10
A5183 M25
Colchester
ESSEX
5 Walton-on-the-Naze
A133
A12(T)
A131
M11
A120(T)
Witham
West Mersea
Clacton-on-Sea
Maldon
A414
A130
6
M25 A127
Southend-on-Sea
A4155
Maidenhead A321
Newbury
A308
A28 A30(T)
A33
M20
A227
A299
A2 M2
A3(T)
Basingstoke
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A30
M3
M25
Herne Bay
A299
Faversham
A320 A343
A338
A2(T)
Wokingham
A338
A342
Isle of Sheppey
M4
Reading A4
Hungerford
A361
A4074
A329
M4
Marlborough A4
92
A1(M)
High Wycombe A4130
A34(T)
BERKSHIRE
A346
Devizes
A120(T)
M40
Swindon
Chippenham A4
A413
Hadleigh A14(T)
CHELMSFORD
Didcot
A338
7
Bishop's Stortford
A12(T)
Abingdonon-Thames
M4 A3102
A350
A1081
M40
A4074
Lechlade on Thames A420 Faringdon
Stevenage
H ERT FO R D S H I R E
A1060
Thame
OXFORD
A361 A417
A1071
A134 A131
A418
A415 A419
A4146
Ipswich
A1071
Sudbury
4
Woodbridge
Halstead
M11
Luton M1
Aylesbury
A34(T)
6
Dunstable
Aldeburgh A12
A120(T)
A505
Leighton Buzzard
Bicester Woodstock
A417(T)
A505
A507
A413
A361
Haverhill
Saffron Walden
Letchworth Garden City
Buckingham
Chipping Norton
A1307
Southwold
Saxmundham
A1120
A1141
Audley End House and Gardens A1017
A505
A144
Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Stowmarket
A134
A143
3
A12
A12
A14(T)
A10
Royston
A1(T)
Wrest Park
A4260
Stow-onthe-Wold
M11
A1198
Sandy
Harleston
A140
A14(T)
Newmarket A14(T)
A11(T)
A143
SUFFOLK
A143
CAMBRIDGE
Biggleswade
Milton Ampthill A507 Keynes
A422
A421 A429
5
Bedford
Kempston Newport Pagnell A421(T)
A1088
A134 A1101
A1307
Lowestoft
Beccles
Halesworth
Bury St Edmunds
A428(T)
Diss
A1066
A142
A10
St Neots A421(T)
A428
A143 A140
A145
A1065
A1(T)
A6
A361
A146
A11(T)
Bungay
A11(T)
A509
Great Yarmouth
A47(T)
Attleborough
Thetford
A14(T)
M1
Wymondham
Watton
Grime’s Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine
A1101
ELY
A1123
St Ives
A14(T)
Rushden
A45(T)
Daventry
NORFOLK
Brandon
C A M BA141 RIDGESHIRE
Huntingdon
A509
Tewkesbury
A134
Chatteris
Ramsey
A423
Evesham
M5
Thrapston
Burton Latimer
A508
Wellingborough
A3400
A4104
33
A1(M)
Kettering
A1065
A1075 A1101
NORWICH
A47(T)
A10
A605
A428
A429 A44
Downham Market
March
2
A149
Dereham
Swaffham
A10
A47(T)
A1067
Castle Acre Priory
A47(T)
A47(T)
Oundle
N O RT H A M P TON A5199 SHIRE
M45
A3400
A46(T)
A15
PETERBOROUGH
A605
A4304
WARWI C K S H I R E
A422
A47(T)
Corby
A14(T)
Royal A426 Leamington Spa
Warwick
A17
Wisbech
A6
Kenilworth M40
A140(T) A1065
King's Lynn
A1101
A1(T)
Uppingham
M6
M42
Stamford
A149
Aylsham
A148
Market Deeping
A426
COVENTRY
A38
Bromsgrove A448 Redditch
A47(T)
M69
Bedworth Lutterworth
Solihull
M5
A448
A47
20 Miles
North Walsham
Fakenham
A16
A6121
A6003
LEICESTER
A447
Atherstone Royal Sutton Coldfield Nuneaton
M6 Toll
30 Kms
1
A149
A1(T)
RUT LA N D
Syston
Oakham
A563
Tamworth
A5127
WOLVERHAMPTON Walsall
20 10
Sheringham Cromer A148
A149
Holt
Holbeach
Bourne
A606
M42
A149
A17
Spalding
Melton Mowbray
A607
L E I C ES T ER S H I R E
A511
Coalville
A15
A151
A606
A6006
A515
A51
K 10
Grantham A607
A60 A514
Wells-nextthe-Sea
Hunstanton
A16
A52
Beeston
A6005
Boston
A607
A52(T)
J 0
The Wash
A52
NOTTINGHAM
A50(T)
Burton upon Trent
A17
H
0
Sleaford A1(T)
DERBY
Uttoxeter
Stafford
2
A46(T)
G
A52
LI N CO LN S H I R E
A610
S TAF F O R DS H I R E A511
F
A16
A153
A17
A608 A38(T)
A52
Stone
E A15
Newarkon-Trent
A52
1 A520
A607
D
A616
A617
A614 A611
A2(T)
CANTERBURY
Margate Broadstairs Ramsgate
7
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Bolsover Castle Boscobel House and the Royal Oak
R
54 2f 61
Rushton Triangular Lodge
4d
Stokesay Castle
G
Goodrich Castle
61
5g
59
5b
EAST & WEST MIDLANDS
W
7c
Witley Court and Gardens 60 6d Wroxeter Roman City 61 4c
K
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Kirby Hall
55
S
58 5e 55 5g
L
Lyddington Bede House
55
4g
55
2e
P
Peveril Castle
A
B
Ormskirk
1
Crosby
Bootle
St Helens
Wallasey
Prestatyn
Rhyl
2
A525
A533
Flint A55(T)
A541
A54
Ruthin
A54 A54
Sandbach A41
A494(T)
Crewe
A49
A5(T)
A528
Newport
A483(T) A458(T)
Shrewsbury
A5(T)
Telford
Wroxeter Roman City
A5
A458
Much Wenlock
A488
SHROPSHI R E
A483(T)
Stokesay Castle
5
A470(T)
A488
6
A448
Stourporton-Severn
Witley Court and Gardens
A4110
A443
A44(T)
A49(T)
Builth Wells A480
Bromyard
A4110
A417
A438
Hay-on-Wye
A4189
A4103
Great Malvern A449
A38
HEREFORD
A4104
Brecon
A361
M5
Stow-on- A429 Chipping the-Wold Norton
A417
A49(T) A466
M40
GLOUCESTER
Monmouth A40(T)
A467
A48(T)
M5
Stroud
A417(T)
Sandy A1198
A1(T)
A421(T)
Milton Ampthill A507 Keynes
Kidlington
A40
Witney
OXFORD
Thame
A1307
A4146
M1
Royston
A1017
Saffron Walden Halstead
M11
Stevenage Bishop's Stortford
Luton A1081
H ERT FA10OR D SH I R E
Braintree Great Dunmow 7
A120(T)
A1(M)
A131
Welwyn Garden City
Harlow Berkhamsted
Haverhill
A505
A507
Aylesbury A418
6
A10
A505
A505
Dunstable
A143
A11(T)
A1307
Letchworth Garden City
Leighton Buzzard
BU C K IN G H A M SH IR E
Newmarket
A14(T)
CAMBRIDGE M11
Biggleswade
A413
A4095 A44
A429
A46
G LO U C ESTER SH IR E Burford
Bedford
Buckingham
Bicester Woodstock
A40 A4136
Abergavenny Ebbw Vale Tredegar
Newport Pagnell
A422
5
A1065
A1101
A428(T)
St Neots
A4260 A361
A40(T)
Goodrich Castle
A470(T)
Brackley
A361
St Ives
A421(T)
A428
Banbury
A1101
A142
A10
A509
A3400
A1123
A14(T)
A1(T)
BEDFO R D
A5(T)
C A M BR I D G E S HI R E
Huntingdon
A6
M1
A43(T)
Brandon
A11(T) A14(T)
A509
A423
A422
A134
Chatteris
A141
Rushden
A45(T)
Northampton
Ramsey
ELY
Thrapston
Burton Latimer
Wellingborough
A428
Daventry
A421
Ross-on-Wye A465(T)
Merthyr Tydfil
A44
Tewkesbury
A479(T)
A40(T)
7
A426
A1101
A10
Oundle
N O RTH A M PTON A5199 SH IR E
M40
Evesham
A605
A605
Kettering
A3400
Ledbury M50
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Downham Market
A47(T)
A1(M)
A508
M45
A438
Talgarth
A470(T)
A4304
4
A10
PETERBOROUGH March
Kirby Hall
Corby
A14(T)
Wisbech A47(T)
A47(T)
Uppingham
A47(T)
A1101
A16
Market Deeping A15
A1(T)
Lyddington Bede House Market Harborough
Rugby
A429
A44
A47(T)
M69
King's Lynn
A17
A6121
Stamford
A6003
LEICESTER
M6
WA RW IC K SH IR E A46(T)
WORCESTER
A44
HEREFORDSHIRE
A438
Bromsgrove A448 Redditch
Droitwich Spa
A449(T)
Oakham
Bedworth Lutterworth
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan M42 Garden
W O R C ESTER SH IR E A422
Leominster
A44(T)
Kington
A38
A47
A148
Holbeach
Spalding Bourne
RUTLA N D
A6
COVENTRY
M5
Kidderminster
A607
A426
Stourbridge
A442
Bewdley A456
A49(T)
A447
Atherstone Royal Sutton Coldfield
M6 Toll
A4040
A151
A1(T)
Syston A563
M42
3 A149
A17
Melton Mowbray
A606
BIRMINGHAM
A449(T)
A4117
Ludlow
A4113
Knighton
Llanwrtyd Wells
M6
A458
Llandrindod Wells A483(T)
West Bromwich Dudley
Bishop's Castle A488
A6
Tamworth
A5127
A15
L EIC ESTER SH IR E
Coalville
LICHFIELD
WOLVERHAMPTON Walsall
A454
Bridgnorth
A470(T)
WALE S
A460
A442
A489
Newtown
A513
A52
A606
A6006
Loughborough
A444
A41
A49(T)
Montgomery
Boscobel A34 A460 House and The Cannock Royal Oak
A149
Hunstanton A16
A607 A46(T)
M54
The Wash
Boston
A607
Grantham
M1
A42(T)
Ashby-dela-Zouch
Skegness
A52
A17 A52
A60
A511
A153
A6005
A514
Rugeley
A158
A16
A15
L IN CO L N SH IR E
A17
A52(T)
Beeston
A511
A515
A51
Spilsby
Sleaford
Burton upon Trent
Stafford
2
A158
Horncastle Woodhall Spa
A1(T)
NOTTINGHAM
NORTH SEA
Alford
A607
A46(T)
Ilkeston
A50(T)
Mablethorpe
A16
North Hykeham
A1133
Newarkon-Trent
M1
A38(T)
20 Miles
A52
A610 A608
DERBY
Uttoxeter
Stone
STA F F O R DSH IR E
A41
A5(T)
A495
Llanidloes
Ashbourne
M6
Market Drayton
A518
Welshpool
A612
A519
Oswestry
A458(T)
DER BYSH IR E
A52
A520
A52
A529
A49
A1(T)
A614
Whitchurch
Bala
4
A515
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Louth
A153
A6075
A611
STOKE-ON-TRENT
A525
A525
Llangollen
A614
A60
N OTT IN G H A MA617 SH IR E A616
Matlock
Leek Kidsgrove
A51
Malpas A539
3
Bolsover
Bolsover Castle
Nantwich
Wrexham
30 Kms
1
LINCOLN
Mansfield
A534
A534 A483(T)
A5104
A631
A46 A158
A61
Bakewell
20 10
0
A157
Retford
Staveley
A53
Congleton
Market Rasen
A631
A15(T) A1(T)
Worksop
A34
A50
Gainsborough
A57
A523
Middlewich
Mold A525
10
Cleethorpes
A1031
A60
A57
A6
K 0
A16
A46
A638
SHEFFIELD
A623
J
Grimsby
N O RTH EA ST L IN CO L N SH IR E
A159
A631
Peveril Castle
Buxton
Macclesfield
A556
Connah's Quay CHESTER
Denbigh A543
A537
Northwich
M56
A161
A57
Knutsford
Brigg
A18
M18
M1
Stockport
H
Scunthorpe M180
Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire West Midlands Worcestershire
A1(M)
Rotherham
Wilmslow
G
A18
Adwick le Street
Doncaster
Swinton
Stocksbridge
Bramhall
M56
A49
A635
Glossop
Sale Altrincham
Ellesmere Port ST ASAPH
SALFORD MANCHESTER
M60
A540
A548
A547
Abergele
M53
Heswall
M62
Warrington Widnes
LIVERPOOL
Birkenhead o
A57
M60
Ashton-inMakerfield
A580
A628
Penistone
Leigh
F
Holmfirth Barnsley
A635
Oldham
M61
A61
E
A62
Bolton
Wigan
A640
D
A58
M6
Skelmersdale
Rochdale
Bury
C
A59
A565
Formby
Derbyshire Leicestershire Lincolnshire Northamptonshire Nottinghamshire Rutland
ST ALBANS
A414
A1060
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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park 75 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 65
S
Scarborough Castle
6d 5g
Whitby Abbey
C
Clifford’s Tower
69
2j
W
64 1h
Y
66 3g
York Cold War Bunker
70
3g
H
Helmsley Castle
71
2g
67
2g
70 68
2f 2g
M
Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens R
Cheshire Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside
A
Richmond Castle Rievaulx Abbey
East Riding of Yorkshire North East Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire North Yorkshire South Yorkshire West Yorkshire
B
Workington
Cockermouth
C
A66(T)
D
Penrith A592
A66(T)
Keswick
A5086
Whitehaven
1
E
Cleator Moor
A67
C U M BR I A
Kirkby Stephen
Ambleside
A66(T)
A593
Bowness-on-Windermere
Kendal
A684 A1(M)
A683 A590(T)
IRISH SEA
Ulverston
A65
A59
M6
Clitheroe A682
LA N C A S H I R E A59
A583
Rawtenstall
Chorley
A666
Prestatyn
Rhyl A547
Abergele
A470(T)
Llanrwst A5(T)
A41
A494(T)
Northwich
A49
A50
Sandbach Crewe A534
Blaenau Ffestiniog
WALES
Leek
A5(T) A4212
7
Llangollen
Newcastle-under-Lyme
A519
A528
A41
Stone
A38(T)
DERBY Uttoxeter
S TA F F O R D S HI R E
A50(T) A511
Burton upon Trent A514
A16
M1
A614 A612
Alford A52
Horncastle A1133
North Hykeham
A158
Spilsby
Woodhall Spa
A607
A16 A153
A17
A46(T)
6 A158
Skegness
A15
Newarkon-Trent
A52
L IN CO L N S H IR E Sleaford
A610 A608
M6
Market Drayton
Stafford
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Ashbourne
A153
LINCOLN
N OTTIN G H A MA617 Mansfield S H IR E A616
A52
A520
A52
A529
A494(T)
94
D E R B YSHIR E
Whitchurch
A49
Oswestry
A515
A1(T)
A60
Matlock
5
Louth Mablethorpe
A157
A158
A611
STOKE-ON-TRENT
A525
A525
Bala A470(T)
Kidsgrove
A51
Malpas A539
A6
Grimsby Cleethorpes
A631
A46
A614 A6075
A61
Bakewell
A34
Nantwich
Wrexham
A15(T)
Retford A57
A53
Congleton
Market Rasen
A631
A638 A60
A57
Bolsover A54
A54
A16
A46
N O RTH E A S T L IN CO L N S H IR E
A159
Gainsborough
A631
Staveley
A623
Buxton
Brigg
A1031
M1 A57
A523
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
A483(T)
A5104
A161
A1(T)
A537
A18
A1(M)
SHEFFIELD
4
A1077
M18
Worksop
Macclesfield
Middlewich
Withernsea A1033
Scunthorpe
M180
Doncaster
Rotherham
Bramhall
KINGSTON UPON HULL
Barton-upon-Humber
A18
Swinton
Stocksbridge
Stockport
A534 A5(T)
Adwick le Street
Wilmslow
A556 A54
A635
A165
Hessle
A63(T)
N O RTH L IN CO L N S H IR E
A19
A628
Barnsley
Glossop
M56
A49
A533
A525
Ruthin
SALFORD M60 MANCHESTER
Sale Altrincham
M56
Connah's Quay CHESTER
Mold
Betws-y-Coed
Warrington Widnes
A61
Cottingham
M62
Goole
Hornsea
Beverley
A1077
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Holmfirth
E A S T R ID ING O F YO R KS H IRE
A614
Selby
A63
Castleford Knottingley
Dewsbury WAKEFIELD Huddersfield A638 A639
Knutsford
Flint
Denbigh A543
M62
Ellesmere Port A55(T)
A541
A525 A548
M60
A540
A548
ST ASAPH
6
M53
Heswall
Leigh
A19
A1079
M1
Penistone
A580
Tadcaster
A1079
A1(M)
M62
A62 A635
Clifford’s Tower
LEEDS
A640
A58
Oldham
St Helens
LIVERPOOL
Birkenhead
A55(T)
M62
Rochdale Bolton
Wigan
A57
BRADFORD
A6120
Pudsey
Bury
M61 M6
Ashton-inMakerfield
Crosby
A629
YORK
York Cold War Bunker
A660
A671
A6 A59
Ormskirk Formby Skelmersdale
A59
3
Driffield
A166
Wetherby
Yeadon
Halifax A646 Bacup Todmorden
A675
A64(T)
A659
Nelson Burnley
M65
Leyland
Southport
Llandudno Colwyn Bay
Bridlington A614
A658
Otley
Keighley
Colne
Accrington
Blackburn
PRESTON
Lytham St Anne's
Ilkley
Earby
A6
Fleetwood
Conwy
A165
A59
Blackpool
Bootle
A64(T)
Malton
Knaresborough Harrogate
Skipton
Wallasey
Filey
A168
A65
5
A170
A19
LANCASTER
A588
2
Scarborough Pickering
Settle
Heysham
A565
A171
Scarborough Castle
Rievaulx Abbey N O RT H YO R KS H IR E A170 Helmsley
RIPON
3
A584
A169
A61
Morecambe
4
Mount Grace Priory, House & Gardens
A6108
Carnforth
A5087
20 Miles
NORTH SEA
Whitby Abbey
Castle
Kirkby Lonsdale
Grange-over-Sands
Dalton-in-Furness Barrow-in-Furness
A174 A171
Whitby
A684
M6
Millom
Guisborough
A167
30 Kms
1
A19(T)
Richmond Castle
20 10
Sedbergh
A592
2
10
0
A172
Richmond A6108
K 0
A66(T)
A685 A6
Windermere
J
Redcar
Middlesbrough
Darlington
Egremont
H
A689
Stockton-on-Tees
A591
A595
G
Bishop Auckland
Billingham Barnard Castle
A595(T)
Hartlepool
F
A68
Appleby-inWestmorland
Ilkeston
A17
A1(T)
NOTTINGHAM
Beeston
Boston
A52 A607
A52(T)
7
A16
A52
Grantham
A6005 A60 A6006
A15
A607 A606
A151
A17
Holbeach
B
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Barnard Castle Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks Birdoswald Roman Fort
87
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84
3g
H
Hadrian’s Wall Housesteads Roman Fort L
87 78
1f 4e
Lanercost Priory Lindisfarne Priory
81 85
4e 1g
74
4d
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
75
6d
80 81
4f 4f
Tynemouth Priory and Castle 87
4h
75
7d
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
S
C
Carlisle Castle Chesters Roman Fort and Museum Corbridge Roman Town
T W
F
Furness Abbey
Paisley
A
M8
B
Barrhead A736
A760
Motherwell
A77
A737(T)
A721
A71
Innerleithen
A701
Cumnock
A70
G
H
Wooler A1(T)
2
A697
Hawick
Alnwick
A68(T)
Warkworth Castle and Hermitage
A7(T) A68
Rothbury
A1068
A1(T)
A7(T) A701(T)
3
A702
New Galloway A714
A192
Dumfries
Lanercost Priory
Annan
Newton Stewart Castle Douglas
A75(T)
4
A75(T)
A714
Wigtown
Birdoswald Roman Fort
A75(T)
Dalbeattie
A689
A710
A689
CARLISLE
Carlisle Castle
A711
A69(T)
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens A1(T)
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
A74(M)
A712 A762
Morpeth
Lockerbie
A709
A596
4 SUNDERLAND
M6
A595
A690 A68
COU N T Y D U RH AM A167
A689
Maryport
A686
Penrith
A66(T)
Keswick
Whitehaven
A66(T) A595(T)
Cleator Moor
C U M B RI A
Barnard Castle
A2
Douglas
7
Furness Abbey Barrow-in-Furness
10
20 10
30 Kms 20 Miles
A174 A171
Whitby A172
Richmond
6
Kendal
A6108
Sedbergh
A592
A684
A683
Grange-over-Sands
N O RT H YO RK S H I R E A1(M)
A6108
Kirkby Lonsdale
A170
Filey A64(T)
A19
A165
Malton
RIPON
Carnforth
7
Settle
Morecambe Heysham
Scarborough Pickering A170
A65
Dalton-in-Furness
A171
A167
A684
M6
Ulverston
A5087
Guisborough
A685
A590(T)
Millom
A19(T)
A66(T)
A169
Bowness-on-Windermere
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
IRISH SEA
A66(T)
Darlington
Redcar
Middlesbrough
Stockton-on-Tees
A67
A6
A595
5 Billingham
Windermere
A593
A5
0
Barnard Castle
Kirkby Stephen
Ambleside
A10
A18
Hartlepool A689
A68
A591
Egremont
6
0
A688
Peterlee
A1(M)
Bishop Auckland Appleby-inWestmorland
A592 A5086
DURHAM
Spennymoor
Cockermouth Workington
IS L E OF MAN
South Shields
A694 A692
A686
A6
Ramsey
Tynemouth Priory and Castle
A695
Chester-le-Street
A747
Isle of Man
Whitley Bay
A191
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Housesteads Corbridge Roman Fort Hexham Roman Town
3
Blyth A193
Kirkcudbright
5
NORTH SE A
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
A696
A68
Langholm
A76(T)
A3
1
N O RT H U M B E RLA N D
A6088
A713
K
Lindisfarne Priory
A698
A702
Moffat
J
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
Kelso
Jedburgh
S COT LA N D
A74(M)
Sanquhar
F
Berwickupon-Tweed
Coldstream
A699
A7(T)
A708
A76(T)
Maybole
Galashiels Melrose
Selkirk
A76(T)
Ayr
2
A72
Cumbria County Durham Northumberland Tyne & Wear Tees Valle
A697
A6089
A70
Prestwick
A6112
Lauder
Peebles Biggar
2g
A6105
A702(T)
A73
A719
A1(T)
E A68(T)
Duns
Lanark
A72
Kilmarnock Galston
A71
D
A7 M74
Stewarton Irvine
A6094
A723
1
Troon
Penicuik
86
A706
East Kilbride
M77
A70
C
A71
NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST (TOP)
76 4e 79 4f
LANCASTER
A61
A65
A59
Knaresborough Harrogate
A168
A614 A64(T) A59
A166
Driffield
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G
Apsley House 21 90 3e Audley End House & Gardens 48 92 5f
Goodrich Castle Grime’s Graves
B
H
Barnard Castle 87 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, 1066 28 Beeston Castle & Woodland Park 75 Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 84 Berry Pomeroy Castle 44 Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks 87 Birdoswald Roman Fort 78 Bolsover Castle 54 Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 61 Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 65
95 5f 90 6g 94 6d 95 3g 91 6f 95 1f 95 4e 93 2f 93 4d 94 5g
C Carisbrooke Castle Carlisle Castle Castle Acre Priory Chesters Roman Fort & Museum Chysauster Ancient Village Cleeve Abbey Clifford’s Tower Corbridge Roman Town
29 90 6c 74 95 4d 51 92 2g 80 44 44 66 81
95 91 91 94 95
4f 7b 4f 3g 4f
D Dartmouth Castle Deal Castle Dover Castle Down House (Home of Charles Darwin,The)
44 91 6f 35 90 4j 30 90 5j 31 90 4f
E Eltham Palace & Gardens
20 90 4f
F Farleigh Hungerford Castle Framlingham Castle Furness Abbey
96
45 91 3h 49 92 4j 75 95 7d
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Hadrian’s Wall Hailes Abbey Helmsley Castle Housesteads Roman Fort
R 61 93 7c 51 92 3g 76 44 71 79
95 4e 91 1j 94 2g 95 4f
J Jewel Tower
22 90 3e
K Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden Kenwood Kirby Hall
58 93 5e 23 90 3e 55 93 5g
L Lindisfarne Priory Lullingstone Roman Villa Lyddington Bede House
85 95 1g 35 90 4f 55 93 4g
M Mount Grace Priory, House & Gardens
67 94 2g
O Okehampton Castle Old Sarum Old Wardour Castle Osborne
45 40 45 32
91 91 91 90
5e 4j 4j 6c
41 34 55 34 42
91 90 93 90 91
7c 6g 2e 6c 6h
P Pendennis Castle Pevensey Castle Peveril Castle Portchester Castle Portland Castle
Ranger’s House (Wernher Collection,The) Richborough Roman Fort Richmond Castle Rievaulx Abbey Rushton Triangular Lodge
24 35 70 68 55
90 90 94 94 93
4f 4j 2f 2g 5g
69 34 45 59 38 75
94 90 91 93 91 95
2j 4h 7c 5b 4j 6d
S Scarborough Castle St Augustine’s Abbey St Mawes Castle Stokesay Castle Stonehenge Stott Park Bobbin Mill
T Tintagel Castle 43 91 5c Totnes Castle 45 91 6e Tynemouth Priory & Castle 87 95 4h
W Walmer Castle & Gardens Warkworth Castle & Hermitage Wellington Arch Whitby Abbey Witley Court & Gardens Wrest Park Wroxeter Roman City
33 90 86 25 64 60 50 61
95 90 94 93 92 93
5j 2j 3e 1h 6d 5e 4c
Y Yarmouth Castle York Cold War Bunker
35 90 6b 70 94 3g
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