Berkeley Castle
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ
Tel: +44 (0)1453 810 332
www.berkeley-castle.com
The castle is surrounded by sweeping lawns and terraced Elizabethan Gardens with many rare plants, with a lily pond and with Queen Elizabeth I's bowling green. Before or after a visit to the Castle there are the delights of the Butterfly Farm set in the walled garden adjacent to the car park. Exotic and British butterflies are farmed here. The plant centre stocked with indoor and outdoor varieties is located here.

Highclere Castle
Newbury
Berkshire
Tel +44(0)1635 253210
www.highclerecastle.co.uk
Home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, set in beautiful landscaped parkland. A splendid example of early Victorian architecture with elaborate interiors and collections of Old Masters. Unique collection of Egyptian treasures discovered by the 5th Earl. Situated 4 miles S of Newbury, off the A34.

Old Wardour Castle
Nr Tisbury
Wiltshire
Tel: +44(0)1722 336855
Weblink click here
These substantial castle ruins typify the 'romantic relic', standing in the grounds of the new 18th century country residence known as Wardour Castle, and surrounded by the gentle Wiltshire countryside.

Warwick Castle
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4QU
Tel +44(0)1926 406604
www.warwick-castle.co.uk
With its magnificent towers and ramparts, Warwick Castle offers you a thousand years of history. The chilling dark dungeons contrasts with the elegant splendour of the Great Hall, State Rooms and "Royal Weekend Party, 1898".

Broadway Tower
Broadway
Worcestershire
WR12 7LB
Tel +44(0)1386 852390
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/tower.html
Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible to survey an area which includes as many as twelve counties. The views encompass the vales of Evesham and Gloucester. On a clear day may also see across the Severn valley as far as the Welsh Mountains and beyond.

Built on an ancient beacon site, Broadway Tower has a colourful history as - amongst others - home to the renowned printing press of Sir Thomas Phillips and country retreat for pre-Raphaelite artists, notably the artist, designer, writer, craftsman, and socialist William Morris. Today the Tower houses exhibitions connected with its past and the surrounding area.

Sudeley Castle and Gardens
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
GL54 5JD
Tel +44(0)1242 602308
www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, follwing her marriage to Sir Thomas Seymour. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth 1 all visited this splendid castle.

Windsor Castle
www.royal.gov.uk
Windsor Castle,one of the present day residences of Queen Elizabeth with rooms of Royal treasures and State Apartments looking out to the playing fields of Eton school is just one hour from London. Here one may still see the boys in full morning dress walking through Eton between lessons. Runneymede(where King John was forced by the Barons to sign Magna Carta in 1215) is just a short drive trip away as is the Kennedy Memorial. Windsor Castle is the chief residence of English rulers since William I. The castle was improved and rebuilt by several sovereigns. Part of the castle was severely damaged by fire in 1992