Bowood
House and Gardens Bowood, Calne
Tel: +44(0)1249 812102 www.bowood.org
The magnificent family home of the Earl and Countess of Shelburne. People come
again and again to rediscover the enchantment of Bowood. Gardens and Large children's
adventure playground.
Clifton Suspension
Bridge www.clifton-suspension-bridge.org.uk
Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre
Bridge House
Sion Place
Clifton, Bristol
BS8 4AP
Tel: +44(0)117-974-4664
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the beautiful Avon Gorge, has been the
symbol of Bristol. The Vistor centre offers a series of displays to show the
story of the design, construction and gives lots of other useful information
about the bridge.
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxford
OX20 1PX
Tel: +44(0)1993 811325 www.blenheimpalace.com
Home of the Duke of Marlborough, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill,
this magnificent palace is close to London and Oxford. A World Heritage site
with one of the great buildings of the World and superb art collection, the worlds
largest symbolic hedge maze.
Broadlands
The Home of Lord Mountbatten
Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZD
Telephone: + 44(0)1794 505010 www.broadlands.net
Broadlands has been a part of English history for centuries....home to statesmen
and men of action....host to royalty and the brilliant, powerful and celebrated
of their time. Broadlands stands in spacious parkland in a landscape which is
typically English.
Bath www.visitbath.co.uk Bath is a flourishing and vibrant city boasting some
of the finest Roman remains in Europe, superb Georgian
architecture, extensive shopping of excellent quality and
choice and is a notable West Country centre for antiques.
The city is a frequent winner of the 'Britain in Bloom'
competition.
Bath and its surrounding area has such a rich array of
attractions that you may be tempted to stay a while to visit
them all. Throughout the region you will find exhibitions,
museums and galleries offering a diverse range of fascinating
and unusual specialist collections. From the uniquely historic
to the utterly modern, there is something for everyone, and
if you're here with children, you will also find plenty of
exciting things to see and do here!
Longleat House &
Safari Park www.longleat.co.uk Built by Sir John Thynne in 1580 and still owned and lived
in by the family. It was the first Elizabethan house to be built
in the Italian Renaissance style. Attractions include Victorian
kitchens, bygones, dolls houses and Dr Who exhibitions. Visit
the World famous Safari Park.
Lydiard House
Hook Street
off Whitehill Way,
West Swindon
Tel: +44(0)1793 770401
Beautifully restored Georgian house set amid rolling lawns, woodland and lakes.
Former house of Viscounts Bolingbroke rescued from dereliction in 1943. Fascinating
painted window and 18th century Lady Diana Spencer room. Adjacent Parish Church
contains stunning array of monuments to the family.
National
Monuments Record Centre Kemble Drive,
Swindon
SN2 2GZ
Tel:+44(0)1793 414600 www.english-heritage.org.uk
Situated opposite The Great Western Designer Outlet Village.
The National Monuments Record Centre houses the archive of
Englands heritage. This magnificent building holds
over 10million photographs, drawings and other documents
recording the archaeology and architecture of England. A
visit to The Gallery will give you an insight into the archive
and the services of the National Monuments Record and public
search room.
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close
Salisbury
SP1 2EJ.
Tel: +44(0)1722 555120 www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Salisbury Cathedral is perhaps Britains finest example
of medieval architecture. The special events and concerts held
throughout the year may affect published opening times. Refreshments:
hot meals, beverages, snacks, self service, licensed. Car park
in city centre. Salisbury Cathedral has the tallest spire in
Breat Britain.
Stonehenge www.stonehenge.org.uk www.mysteriousplaces.com/stonehenge
No place has generated so much speculation and wild theories as the standing
stones of Stonehenge. Wiltshire is a county of contrasts - prehistoric sites,
historic buildings and museums. The Stonehenge experience
will bring out the ancient mysteries of this world-wide famous monument. Learn
all about the monument, the myths and legends, the facts and the fiction.
Tower
of London
Throughout its long history, the Tower has served as a royal palace and fortress,
prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house.
Today it is a world famous visitor attraction and home to the Crown Jewels, the
ravens, the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) and over 900 years of royal history. www.tower-of-london.com
www.toweroflondontour.com
Tower Bridge London
SE1 2UP
Tel: +44(0)20 74033761
www.towerbridge.org.uk
The Tower Bridge Experience is the award-winning attraction
inside the bridge. Let the spirit of Sir Horace Jones (the
designer of the bridge) and one of his builders, Harry Stoner,
tell you the story of the bridge's history which spans more
than 100 years. Take in four shows, interactive computers,
full size steam engines, working models showing how the bridge
works... and not forgetting the best panoramic views of London
from the high-level walkways.