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A Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill Aldborough Roman Town Alnwick Castle Aydon Castle holiday in wales

B Barnard Castle Beatrix Potter Gallery Beeston Castle Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens Beningbrough Hall and Gardens Berwick Barracks Birdoswald Roman Fort Brinkburn Priory Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Brougham Castle Burton Constable Byland Abbey C Carlisle Castle Castle Howard Cherryburn (Thomas Bewick s Birthplace) Chesters Roman Fort Clifford s Tower Corbridge Roman Site Cragside holiday wales

D Dalemain Dove Cottage The Wordsworth Museum Dunham Massey Dunstanburgh Castle E East Riddlesden Hall Etal Castle F Fairfax House Fountains Abbey Studley Royal Furness Abbey G Gawthorpe Hall George Stephenson s Birthplace Gibside H Hare Hill Harewood House Bird Garden Helmsley Castle Hill Top Holker Hall and Gardens Housesteads Roman Fort Hutton in the Forest cottage holiday in wales

K Kirkham Priory L Lanercost Priory Leighton Hall Levens Hall Lindisfarne Castle Lindisfarne Priory Little Moreton Hall Lyme Park M Magna Science Adventure Centre Merchant Adventurers Hall Middleham Castle Mount Grace Priory Muncaster Castle and Owl Centre N Nether Alderley Mill Newby Hall and Gardens Nunnington Hall caravan holiday in wales

O Ormesby Hall P Paxton House Country Park Pickering Castle Prudhoe Castle Q Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate R Richmond Castle Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx Terrace and Temples Ripley Castle Roche Abbey Rufford Old Hall Rydal Mount and Gardens S Scarborough Castle Sizergh Castle Skipton Castle Souter Lighthouse Speke Hall Stott Park Bobbin Mill St Peters Church camping holiday wales

T Tatton Park The Bowes Museum Thornton Abbey Townend Treasurer s House Tynemouth Priory Castle W Wallington Warkworth Castle and Hermitage Washington Old Hall Whitby Abbey Wordsworth House Y York Cold War Bunker accommodation holiday wales

Northern Irish Heritage Explore Northern Irish Heritage with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Northern Ireland GO BACK

Northern Ireland is ideal for touring and you will discover some charming hidden gems. Discover its history at Castle Coole, Ardress House, Rowallane Garden, Castle Ward, and Mount Stewart House and Garden. The Great British Heritage Pass takes you through Northern Ireland fascinating history and lets you explore these locations at your leisure. holiday last minute wales

For a detailed itinerary of Northern Ireland, please go to the Northern Ireland Itineraries page. catering holiday self wales

Featured Properties Castle Coole Castle Ward Other Properties in this Region...

A Ardress House The Argory C Castkle Coole Castle Ward F Florence Court G Gray s Printing Press holiday wales walking

H Hezlett House M Mount Stewart House and Garden P Patterson s Spade Mill R Rowallane Garden S Springhill Strangford Lough Wildlife Centre W Wellbrook Beetling Mill family holiday wales

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Scotland awaits with its fairytale castles, ancient abbeys, and glorious gardens. The Great British Heritage Pass becomes your key to Scotland fascinating history. Travel the length of Scotland and see Skara Brae Prehistoric Village, Maes Howe Chambered Cairn, Urquhart Castle, Balmoral, Barrie Birthplace, Glamis Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Georgian House, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Malleny Garden. holiday riding wales

For a detailed itinerary of Scotland, please go to the Scotland Itineraries page. adventure holiday wales

Featured Properties Edinburgh Castle Stirling Castle Other Properties in this Region...

A Aberdour Castle Alloa Tower Angus Folk Museum Arbroath Abbey Arduaine Garden Argyll s Lodging holiday park south wales

B Bachelors Club Balmacara Estate Lochalsh Woodland Garden Balmoral Balvenie Castle Bannockburn Barrie s Birthplace Barry Mill Black House Blackness Castle Blair Castle Bonawe Iron Furnace Bothwell Castle Branklyn Garden Broch of Gurness Brodick Castle, Country Park Goatfell Brodie Castle cottage holiday wales

C Caerlaverock Castle Cairnpapple Hill Calanais Standing Stones Camera Obscura in Kirriemuir Cardoness Castle Carlyle s Birthplace Castle Campbell Castle Fraser and Garden Corgarff Castle Craigmillar Castle Craignethan Castle Crarae Garden Crathes Castle Garden Crichton Castle Crossraguel Abbey Culloden Culross Palace, Town House and Study Culzean Castle Country Park holiday in wales

D Dallas Dhu Distillery David Livingstone Centre Dirleton Castle Doune Castle Drum Castle and Garden of Historic Roses Drummond Castle Gardens Dryburgh Abbey Dumbarton Castle Dundrennan Abbey Dunfermline Abbey Dunstaffnage Castle E Earl s Palace Edinburgh Castle Edzell Castle Elcho Castle Elgin Cathedral holiday wales

F Falkland Palace, Garden and Town Hall Floors Castle Fort George Fyvie Castle G Geilston Garden Georgian House Gladstone s Land Glamis Castle Glencoe Visitor Centre Glenfinnan Glenluce Abbey Greenbank Garden H Haddo House Harmony Garden Hermitage Castle The Hill House Hill of Tarvit Mansion House Holmwood House Hopetoun House House of Dun House of the Binns Hugh Miller s Cottage Huntingtower Castle Huntly Castle cottage holiday in wales

I Inchcolm Abbey Inchmahome Priory Inveresk Lodge Garden Inverewe Garden J Jarlshof Jedburgh Abbey K Kelburn Castle Country Centre Kellie Castle Garden Kildrummy Castle L Leith Hall and Garden Linlithgow Palace Lochleven Castle M MacLellan s Castle Maes Howe Chambered Cairn Malleny Garden Meigle Museum Melrose Abbey Moirlanich Longhouse caravan holiday in wales

N Neidpath Castle New Abbey Corn Mill New Lanark World Heritage Site Newark Castle Newhailes P Palace of Holyroodhouse Pass of Killiecrankie Pitmedden Garden, Visitor Centre and Museum Pollok House Preston Mill Phantassie Doocot Priorwood Garden Dried Flower Shop R Robert Smail s Printing Works and Shop Rothesay Castle camping holiday wales

S St Andrews Castle St Andrews Cathedral (Museum and St Rule s Tower) Scone Palace Seton Collegiate Church Skara Brae Prehistoric Village Smailholm Tower Souter Johnnie s Cottage Spynie Palace Stirling Castle Sweetheart Abbey T Tantallon Castle The Queen s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse The Tenement House Thirlestane Castle Threave Castle Threave Garden Tolquhon Castle Torridon Deer Museum Countryside Centre Traquair House accommodation holiday wales

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Get a real taste of Britain royal heritage, from ancient palaces to present day ceremonial events, along with an abundance of castles and some of England most pleasing gardens. Discover fascinating locations such as Blenheim Palace, Painshill Park, Leeds Castle, Dover Castle the Secret Wartime Tunnels, Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Bodiam Castle, Hever Castle Gardens, and Arundel Castle. England treasures await you with the Great British Heritage Pass, which provides easy access to all these locations! catering holiday self wales

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Featured Properties Arundel Castle Blenheim Palace Bodiam Castle Buscot Park Carisbrooke Castle Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels Leeds Castle Osborne House RHS Garden Wisley Sissinghurst Castle Garden St. Augustine s Abbey Yarmouth Castle Other Properties in this Region...

A Alfriston Clergy House B Bateman s 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield Bayham Abbey Beaulieu Bembridge Windmill Bishop s Waltham Palace Blenheim Palace Boarstall Duck Decoy Borde Hill Garden Breamore House Broadlands House and Mountbatten Exhibition C Chartwell Clandon Park Claremont Landscape Garden Claydon House Cliveden family holiday wales

You can skip ticket queues, not bother with getting cash to carry around, and get free entry as soon as you show your pass it s that simple! You can also have the pass delivered to your door, so that you can get straight into your sightseeing on arrival in the UK. holiday riding wales

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For the first time in 2007, the Great British Heritage Pass will also be available as a convenient Family Pass. Families of two adults and up to three children, ages 5 to 15, will be able to enjoy the best of Britain heritage using only one pass to enter over 580 properties around the UK. holiday park south wales

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Blenheim Palace Discover Blenheim Palace with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Blenheim Palace GO BACK Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, once home to one of Britain s greatest leaders, is a beautiful palace which played a big part in British heritage. England s landscapes are stunning around Blenheim and the Great British Heritage Pass ensures UK visitors see the best of it. cottage holiday in wales

Blenheim Palace is a magnificent baroque palace, the birthplace and childhood home of Sir Winston Churchill and the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. The Blenheim Palace name derives from a decisive battle where the first Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, won a great allied victory over the forces of Louis XIV, saving Europe from French domination. To thank him, Queen Anne vowed to build Marlborough a home called Blenheim. However, it soon became the subject of political infighting, and the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough had to pay for what remained to be built at their own expense. caravan holiday in wales

Today, Blenheim Palace is a magnificent house, one of England s finest, which has been awarded World Heritage Status. You can visit the suite of rooms where Sir Winston Churchill was born, and gain an insight into his life as one of Britain s most beloved leaders. camping holiday wales

Be sure to enjoy the magnificent Great Hall and the State Rooms of Blenheim Palace, which feature a fascinating collection of tapestries commissioned by John Churchill to chart his brilliant victories. The Long Library is one of the longest rooms in any British stately home and was originally designed as a picture gallery. accommodation holiday wales

You can learn more about Sir Winston Churchill in a special Blenheim Palace exhibition in the Stables, entitled Churchills Destiny The story of two great war leaders. It celebrates the military achievements of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Winston Churchill. Gain insight into the inspiration that Winston received from his hero and ancestor. There is also an indoor cinema next to the exhibition, where you can learn more about the fascinating history of the palace and park. holiday last minute wales

The gardens and park of Blenheim Palace are just as lovely as the house itself. It is here where you ll find the Secret Garden, the Temple of Diana (which is where Winston Churchill proposed to his wife), Rose Gardens, Lakeside Walk, Water Terraces, and Vanbrugh s Bridge, amongst many other hidden gems. catering holiday self wales

The Marlborough Maze at Blenheim is the world s second largest symbolic hedge maze, designed to reflect the history are architecture of the Palace. It even has a model of a Woodstock street, putting greens, and a giant chess and draughts set! There were also no less than 465, 000 trees planted by the Duke of Marlborough between 1893 and 1919. holiday wales walking

Planning your visit to Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace opens daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.45pm) from February until December. During November and December Blenheim Palace and the formal gardens open from Wednesday to Sunday. The Park opens daily from 9am (last admission 4.45pm or dusk) except Christmas Day. Admission Standard Adult Price 12.00 Standard Family Price 31.00 With the Great British Heritage Adult or Family Pass 100% FREE! Wales to buy the Great British Heritage Pass Online family holiday wales

Chatsworth Discover Chatsworth with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Chatsworth GO BACK Chatsworth

Chatsworth is an opulent 17th century heritage home located within the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire s Peak District National Park in England. Tourists and the British flock to visit Chatsworth, an icon of English heritage and a popular property on the Great British Heritage Pass. It is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and is one of Britain s best loved historic houses and estates. holiday riding wales

Explore Chatsworth at your leisure and learn about the family s history over the last 450 years. It contains one of Europe s finest private art collections, representing 4000 years worth of European culture and craftsmanship, from ancient Greece to modern work by British artists. You can see these magnificent works of art spread over three floors of the Chatsworth building. See the first Duke s Painted Hall and State Apartments and admire the painted ceilings. Visit the 19th century Library, Great Dining Room, and Sculpture Gallery. adventure holiday wales

You ll also find unexpected items as you stroll through Chatsworth, including four royal thrones, a giant ancient Greek marble foot, a lace cravat carved from wood, the fan of a Rolls Royce jet engine, Dutch flower vases, the unique illusionistic painting of a violin hanging on a door, a Victorian painting of a poodle pretending to be a judge in court, and a clock made of Russian malachite! holiday park south wales

After discovering Chatsworth, explore its magnificent 105 acre gardens, which have evolved over 450 years. There are five miles of walks with rare trees, shrubs, formal hedges, temples, streams, ponds, and sculptures. cottage holiday wales

Chatsworth should be an essential part of your visit to the UK, thought to have inspired Jane Austen s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice. holiday in wales

Planning your visit to Chatsworth

Chatsworth is open from 11am until 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm) from Wednesday 14 March to 23 December 2007. Admission Standard Adult Price 9.75 Standard Family Price 23.00 With the Great British Heritage Adult or Family Pass 100% FREE! Wales to buy the Great British Heritage Pass Online holiday wales

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Edinburgh Castle Visit Edinburgh Castle with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Edinburgh Castle GO BACK Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle, an impressive fortress and one of Scotland s best loved sightseeing attractions, sits atop an extinct volcano overlooking the capital city of Scotland. Castles are always popular with tourists using the Great British Heritage Pass, but Edinburgh Castle is amongst the favourites. It dominates Edinburgh s skyline and offers stunning views of the city, not to mention a great insight into Scottish heritage. catering holiday self wales

Edinburgh Castle has much to explore and discover. You can visit St. Margaret s Chapel, which is Edinburgh s oldest building and dates back to the 1100s. Crown Square was the principal courtyard developed in the 15th century. Also see the Great Hall, built by James IV, and admire its impressive hammerbeam roof, and the Scottish National War Memorial, added after World War I. holiday wales walking

The most notable of these prisoners was Charles I, who arrived there in November 1647. Charles tried to escape twice, but failed both times, and remained at Carisbrooke Castle for just under a year. He was housed there until September 1648, just five months before he was executed in Whitehall. family holiday wales

Carisbrooke Castle was used as the official residence for the resident governor up until 1944, when Princess Beatrice last resident governor died. Now it is owned by English Heritage and is used strictly as a monument and tourist attraction. holiday riding wales

It is also home to the Carisbrooke Castle Museum, as well as the rather unusual team of donkeys used to operate the tread wheel in the 16th century wellhouse. Carisbrooke Castle has so much history to offer and is an amazing place to visit. Explore this and other wonderful British attractions with the Great British Heritage Pass. adventure holiday wales

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Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels Visit Dover Castle for FREE with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels GO BACK Dover Castle

Dover Castle is situated in Kent and has played a key role in the history of England. This castle has often been described as the ey to England due to its important defensive role that it has played throughout history. cottage holiday wales

Parts of Dover Castle were thought to be started around the Iron Age, if not earlier, but it was during the reign of Henry II that most of the castle actually took shape. Both the inner and outer baileys as well as the keep were built during this time. This was one of the last rectangular keeps ever built. holiday in wales

Dover Castle first came under siege in 1216 by a group of rebel barons from France. They breached the walls, but were ultimately unsuccessful in taking the castle. Dover was taken by parliamentary trick during the English Civil War, so it avoided most of the ravaging suffered by other castles during the time. During the Napoleonic Wars, Dover Castle went through some major changes as extra defenses were added and underground barracks were constructed to house more soldiers. These were the only underground barracks ever built in Britain. holiday wales

The Secret Wartime Tunnels at Dover were of great importance during the Second World War. During this time, the tunnels were converted in an air-raid shelter and later into a military hospital and command centre. cottage holiday in wales

Today, Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels are owned by English Heritage and a major tourist attraction in Britain. You can explore all the history of the castle and tunnels for free with the Great British Heritage Pass. caravan holiday in wales

Planning your visit to Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels

Dover Castle and the Secret Wartime Tunnels is open: Apr 1st - Jul 31st Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Aug 1st - 30th Daily 9.30 - 18.00 Sept 1st - 30th Daily 10.00 - 18.00 Oct 1st - 31st Daily 10.00 - 17.00 Nov 1st - Jan 31st Mon, Thurs-Sun 10.00 - 16.00 Feb 1st - Mar 31st Daily 10.00 - 16.00 Admission Standard Adult Price 9.50 With the Great British Heritage Pass 100% FREE! Wales to buy the Great British Heritage Pass Online camping holiday wales

SCOTLAND TRAVEL VIRTUAL TOURS Osborne House Visit Osborne House for FREE with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Osborne House GO BACK Osborne House

The Osborne House was the favorite seaside home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. You can visit this home of royalty as well as over 580 other attractions in England with the Great British Heritage Pass. accommodation holiday wales

The Osborne House estate was purchased in 1845, and the original house was torn down in order to erect a larger one more suitable for housing a royal family. This house was built mainly for the purpose of spending time with the family and children away from public life and distractions, but was still considered a royal residence and sometimes hosted affairs of the State. holiday last minute wales

When the new building was created, Prince Albert played a key role in its design. Prince Albert favored the style of Italian Renaissance, and is so apparent in the design and layout of the new Osborne House. The high ceilings and walls were ornately decorated and the Grand Corridor served as a sculpture gallery for the family. catering holiday self wales

After you explore all the rooms of Osborne House and enjoy the extravagant decorations, you can visit the museum that Osborne House offers. The museum is a pleasure to visit because it has such a wide variety of collections to enjoy. holiday wales walking

You can also enjoy the Victoria Fort and Albert Barracks, as well as stunning gardens that surround the manor. For an added treat, you can end your royal visit by taking a horse-drawn carriage to visit Swiss Cottage, where the royal children learned to cook. family holiday wales

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert favorite home Osborne House is a fantastic place to visit while touring through England. You are sure to enjoy this little glimpse into royal life. holiday riding wales

Planning your visit the Osborne House RHS Garden Wisley Visit RHS Garden Wisley for FREE with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now RHS Garden Wisley GO BACK RHS Garden Wisley

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden at Wisley is situated in the beautiful English countryside of Surrey, just south of London. adventure holiday wales

It is one of four public gardens run by the RHS, and is one of the top three visited paid gardens in all of the United Kingdom, along with Kew Gardens and Alnwick. RHS Garden Wisley was founded in 1878 by RHS member George Ferguson Wilson. He purchased a 60 acre lot and called it the akwood Experimental Garden. After Wilson death in 1902, the property, along with the adjoining Glebe farm, was purchased by Sir Thomas Hanbury. He gifted them to the National Horticultural Society the following year. holiday park south wales

Since then RHS Garden Wisley has developed into 240 acres of diverse beauty. There are multiple formal and informal decorative gardens, a canal garden, and rock garden as well as an extensive arboretum and multiple glasshouses. The site also displays several different smaller odel gardens to show visitors the possibilities of what they can achieve in their own gardens, as well as trial fields for new cultivars. cottage holiday wales

The RHS Garden Wisley is an extraordinary place to visit, whether you are a gardening buff, or just want to enjoy the beauty of it all. You can visit the world renowned RHS Garden Wisley for free with your Great British Heritage Pass. holiday in wales

Planning your trip to RHS Garden Wisley Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now Sissinghurst Castle Garden GO BACK Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst Castle Garden, located in the Weald of Kent is owned by the National Trust and thought to be among the very best gardens in all of England. holiday wales

In the middle ages, there was originally a manor house surrounded by a moat built on the Sissinghurst Castle Garden grounds. That building was torn down and replaced by a new manor house in the 15th century when the Baker family acquired the property. cottage holiday in wales

It stayed within the Baker family until the 17th century when the family collapsed. After that it was used for a variety of purposes, such as to hold prisoners-of-war during the Seven Years War, and as a Union Workhouse. caravan holiday in wales

Sissinghurst Castle was purchased in 1930 by Vita Sackville-West who, together with her husband Harold Nicholson, made in the grounds one of the most celebrated gardens in the world. Sissinghurst was one of the first large houses in Kent to be built of brick; the only portions that survive today are the service range and the central tower where Sackville-West had her study. The gardens of Sissinghurst Castle were designed as a series of outdoor themed rooms, the walls being hedges or the red brick ruins of the original castle buildings. The contrasting personalities of the romantic Sackville-West and the classical Nicholson are reflected in this most English of gardens. camping holiday wales

Planning your visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Sissinghurst Castle Garden is open from March 17th to October 28th, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays to Sundays, between 11.00 - 18.30. Admission Standard Adult Price 7.80 With the Great British Heritage Pass 100% FREE! Wales to buy the Great British Heritage Pass Online accommodation holiday wales

St. Augustine s Abbey Visit St. Augustine s Abbey for FREE with the Great British Heritage Pass Family Pass 15 day Family Pass 30 day Great British Heritage Pass properties Great British Heritage Pass properties Buy Now St. Augustine Abbey GO BACK St. Augustine\ s Abbey

St. Augustine s Abbey, now part of Canterbury World heritage Site, is an extraordinary place to visit. The Great British Heritage Pass allows you to explore this historically important site as well as hundreds of other attractions, for free. holiday last minute wales

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