|
|
| Leisure
- Attractions - Historic |
|
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. |
|
| |
Wilton Windmill
Wilton
Marlborough
Wiltshire.
SN8 3SS
Tel: +44 (0)1672 870427
A working windmill dating back around 150 years. Open for
guided tours, teas, souvenirs, ice creams |
|
|