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Haddon Hall was the second location in the Peak District used for filming Pride and Prejudice, a medieval manor house built over 600 years ago. In the film, The Banqueting Hall is used as the dining hall at Lambton Inn. Explore the house and Banqueting Hall, and enjoy the terraced Elizabethan gardens and beautiful surrounding countryside. holiday in wales

Your next film location is Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. This was used for some scenes at Castel Gandolfo in The Da Vinci Code. Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for over a thousand years. It contains a superb art collection, including paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein, and Poussin. holiday wales

Burghley House

was used as a location for two films, The Da Vinci Code and Pride and Prejudice. Along with Belvoir Castle, Burghley House also features as Castel Gandolfo in The Da Vinci Code while in Pride and Prejudice, Burghley House became Rosings, the home of Mr. Darcy’s aunt Lady Catherine de Bourg. You can visit The Heaven Room, which was used as Lady Catherine’s drawing room. cottage holiday in wales

Just north of London you’ll find Hatfield House, used for the filming of Shakespeare in Love. Next head to Blenheim Palace, which was featured in Kenneth Branagh’s Hamlet. caravan holiday in wales

Basildon Park, near Reading, was another Pride and Prejudice film location. Basildon Park became Netherfield Park, home to Mr. Bingley. This is a magnificent 18th century Palladian mansion which overlooks the River Thames in Berkshire. The west front and loggia of Basildon Park were used in the film, as well as the dining room and Octagon Drawing Room. camping holiday wales

Ready for some more Harry Potter magic Then head to Lacock Abbey, which was featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It is a medieval cloistered abbey that was converted into a country house. accommodation holiday wales

At Stourhead you’ll find a world-famous garden with enchanting temples and lakes. The Temple of Apollo at Stourhead was used during Elizabeth’s and Darcy’s encounter in the rain in Pride and Prejudice. holiday last minute wales

If you didn’t recognize some of the rooms at Chatsworth as having been featured in Pride and Prejudice, it’s because some of the interiors were filmed at Wilton House, near Salisbury. It is in the Double Cube Room, which is shown as Darcy’s drawing room, where Elizabeth first meets Darcy’s sister, Georgina. catering holiday self wales

Finish your movie trail tour at Groombridge Place Gardens, which featured as Longbourn, the Bennett family home, in Pride and Prejudice. There is an exhibition on the film available for all to view, capturing the period and recording some of the filming activity. It has a collection of photos taken during filming, and has costumes to match. holiday wales walking

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Begin your journey in England’s North Country by starting off in Carlisle and exploring Carlisle Castle, one of Britain’s best border castles, dating back 900 years, and where Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned. Next head off to Hadrian’s Wall and discover the Housesteads Roman Fort, the most complete Roman Fort in Britain, situated on top of a steep ridge overlooking National Park countryside. adventure holiday wales

Gibside, by Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is the next step on your tour of Great Britain, where you can commune with nature in this ‘forest garden, ’ which embraces many miles of riverside and forest walks. holiday park south wales

Continue south and you will encounter Castle Howard in Yorkshire, a magnificent 18th century house with outstanding collections and 1, 000 acres of parkland, featuring statues, temples, lakes and fountains. cottage holiday wales

Move on to the Treasurer’s House in York, where you can take a guided tour of the ‘Ghost Cellar.’ You can also visit the elegant townhouse that dates back from medieval times, with fine furniture and paintings. holiday in wales

The journey continues as you head off to Clifford’s Tower , a proud symbol of the might of Britain’s medieval kings, originally built by William the Conqueror. You can also enjoy magnificent views of York and the surrounding countryside. holiday wales

For Peter Rabbit fans, head west towards Windermere and the Lake District National Park to visit Hill Top, where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories. The house contains her furniture, china, and a collection of pictures. cottage holiday in wales

Head south of the park and discover Holker Hall and Gardens, the elegant stately home of Lord and Lady Cavendish, which includes 25 acres of award-winning gardens with water and woodland features. The final step on your journey takes you towards the coast and Muncaster Castle and Owl Centre, a haunted 13th century castle with Europe’s oldest leading collection of rhododendrons. It is also the home of the World Owl Trust and undercover Meadow Vole Maze. Start planning your trip to Britain now click here to buy a Great British Heritage Pass caravan holiday in wales

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Northern Ireland welcomes you to Castle Coole, which is not actually a castle, but a magnificent 18th century mansion. Continue on to Ardress House, a wonderful country house from the 17th century, with a farmyard and woodland play area. The Rowallane Garden near Belfast is a beautiful garden of particular interest in spring and autumn. Then head off towards Castle Ward, which has facades in both the Classical and Gothic styles, and a wildfowl collection on the lake. accommodation holiday wales

End your stay by the sea at Mount Stewart House and Garden, which is a fascinating 18th century house and superb garden modelled on the Athenian Temple of the Winds. Start planning your trip to Britain now click here to buy a Great British Heritage Pass holiday last minute wales

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The royal residences of Britain offer a captivating insight into the lives of British royalty and their homes around the United Kingdom. With the Great British Heritage Pass you can explore royal palaces, castles and estates around England and Scotland, as well as over 500 other British heritage properties. catering holiday self wales

Your tour of Britain’s royal residences begins at Balmoral, the Scottish home of the British royal family. It was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. The Estate extends to just over 50, 000 acres of heather clad hills, ancient Caledonian woodland, and the beautiful River Dee is nearby. Over the past 150 years careful stewardship by the owners, The Royal Family, has preserved the wildlife, scenery and architecture which is available for all generations to enjoy. holiday wales walking

Glamis Castle was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret. It has been visited and lived in by many members of the Scottish and British royal families. Glamis Castle is also the legendary setting of Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth .’ family holiday wales

Next head towards Falkland Palace, Garden, and Town Hall, a 16th century royal palace, where Mary, Queen of Scots spent some of the happiest days of her life. Portraits of the Stuart kings and queens hang in the palace and you can get a flavor of palace life when you enter the King’s Bedchamber and the Queen’s Room. There is also a Royal Tennis Court, Britain’s oldest tennis court. holiday riding wales

Once in Edinburgh, visit Craigmillar Castle, one of Mary Queen of Scots’ favorite residences. It dates from the 14th century and is a well preserved medieval castle, with a tower house, courtyard, and gardens. adventure holiday wales

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in Scotland. It is situated at the end of the Royal Mile and was the home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland, and today it is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining. holiday park south wales

Be sure to also visit The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, which was opened by the Queen in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations. Works of art from the Royal Collection are exhibited here, for the first time in Scotland. cottage holiday wales

Head into England and visit Hatfield House, where Queen Elizabeth I first spent much of her childhood. Your tour of Britain’s royal residences ends in London at Hampton Court Palace . Go back through 500 years of royal history and discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze. Start planning your trip to Britain now click here to buy a Great British Heritage Pass holiday in wales

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Begin your tour of Scotland in Orkney at the Skara Brae Prehistoric Village . This location is a World Heritage Site and the best-preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe, which dates back 5, 000 years. cottage holiday in wales

Continue at the Maes Howe Chambered Cairn and see the finest prehistoric chambered tomb in Europe. No visit to Scotland would be complete without going to Loch Ness and attempting to see Nessie, the infamous Loch Ness monster that supposedly lurks within the depths of the water. Urquhart Castle overlooks Loch Ness’s shores, and remains an impressive stronghold despite its ruinous state. caravan holiday in wales

Go east into Cairngorms National Park and discover Balmoral, the Royal family’s Scottish home, and take a tour around the grounds, gardens and exhibitions. Peter Pan fans can then head into Kirriemuir and visit Barrie’s Birthplace, where there is an exhibition of his literary and theatrical works. camping holiday wales

Shakespeare fans can next visit Glamis Castle and see the legendary setting for his play ‘Macbeth.’ This has also been a royal residence since 1372. Edinburgh offers a wealth of properties to visit, including Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the city. It is an ancient fortress of great importance, which includes the old palace and old parliament. There is also an award-winning exhibition on the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. In Charlotte Square is the Georgian House, a typical house of Edinburgh’s 18th century New Town, and part of a magnificent square by Robert Adam. accommodation holiday wales

Continue sightseeing at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of her majesty the Queen in Scotland. It is also closely associated with Scotland’s rich history, and perhaps best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots. holiday last minute wales

Relax at the Malleny Garden, which includes a good collection of shrub roses and four 400-year-old clipped yew trees. Start planning your trip to Britain now click here to buy a Great British Heritage Pass catering holiday self wales

Your tour of South West England begins at Lacock Abbey, a 13th century abbey converted into a house in 1540, with 18th century Gothic alterations. It was also used for the filming of various interior scenes at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. holiday wales walking

Next head off to Bath to see the Roman Baths and Pump Room, the extensive remains of Roman Baths and Temple Complex, and amongst the finest Roman remains in Europe. Mystical Stonehenge next awaits you, where for over 5, 000 years these enigmatic stones have engendered a sense of reverence in the millions who have visited them. family holiday wales

Continue heading southwest towards Stourhead, a world-famous garden laid out from 1741-80, where its lakes, temples and rare trees form a landscape of breathtaking beauty throughout the year. Barrington Court Garden in Somerset is a tudor manor house restored in the 1920s, with a garden laid out in a series of ‘rooms.’ holiday riding wales

Next head to South Devon and see Berry Pomeroy Castle, a romantic late medieval castle located halfway up a wooded hillside, which looks over a deep ravine and stream. Escape to Trebah Garden, a 26-acre early 19th century ravine garden that falls to a private beach on the Helford River. It is a paradise for artists, gardeners, and families. Next head for St. Michael’s Mount, a medieval castle on a tiny island linked to the mainland by a causeway, before continuing to Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. The extensive ruins of this medieval castle cling precariously to the edge of a cliff. adventure holiday wales

Finish your tour of the South West of England with a trip to Lundy Island, which has an historical pirate connection and a puffin habitat. Start planning your trip to Britain now click here to buy a Great British Heritage Pass holiday park south wales

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Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge in Suffolk, England, is an Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, one of Britain’s most important and atmospheric archaeological sites. With the Great British Heritage Pass you can discover this ancient English heritage attraction as part of your British sightseeing tour. cottage holiday wales

Sutton Hoo is the burial ground of the Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia. The priceless Sutton Hoo treasure was discovered here in a huge ship grave in 1939. It belonged to one of the earliest English Kings, Raedwald. holiday in wales

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