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Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Many fascinating tales remain from the time when Sherborne Castle was lived in by Sir Walter Raleigh, a favourite of Elizabeth I......

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Sherborne Abbey, Dorset

Sherborne Abbey, Dorset

Without doubt this magnificent Abbey built centuries ago of creamy Ham stone ranks amongst the finest Abbey churches anywhere in.....

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Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Somerset

Cheddar Caves and Gorge, Somerset

The mile or so of pale-grey limestone cliffs rising above the winding road through Cheddar is awesome in its untamed beauty, it.....

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Fyne Court, Somerset

Fyne Court, Somerset

Nature reserve and visitor centre. Headquarters of the Somerset Wildlife Trust...

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King John's Hunting Lodge, Somerset

King John's Hunting Lodge, Somerset

Immaculately restored early Tudor merchant's house dating from 1500...

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Alfred's Tower, Wiltshire

Alfred's Tower, Wiltshire

2 miles north-west of the garden, the 50m high Tower stands on the spot where in 879AD the King raised his standard after.....

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Taunton Castle, Somerset

Taunton Castle, Somerset

The turbulent past of historic Taunton Castle, is masked by its transformation into a luxurious comfortable hotel with an award.....

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Lewesdon Hill, Dorset

Lewesdon Hill, Dorset

Lewesdon Hill is the highest point in Dorset with views between the trees over Devon, Somerset and out to sea. The hill is 915ft.....

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Mendip Hills, Somerset

Dramatic gorges, distinctive peaks and ancient woodland rising above the Somerset Levels...

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Mapperton House & Gardens, Dorset

Mapperton House & Gardens, Dorset

One of the finest attractions in Dorset, Mapperton House & Gardens was 2020 winner of the Historic Houses ‘Garden of the.....

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Stourhead, Wiltshire

Stourhead, Wiltshire

Designed by Henry Hoare II, Stourhead is one of England's most picturesque landscape gardens with classic temples and palladian.....

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Pilsdon Pen, Dorset

Pilsdon Pen, Dorset

Pilsdon Pen is a hill in the North end of the Marshwood Vale, Dorset, 4.5 miles west of Beaminster. It is topped by an ancient.....

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Nunney Castle, Somerset

Nunney Castle, Somerset

A tradition exists that Nunney Castle's sole pig was subject to daily torture when the castle came under siege in 1645 during the.....

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Coleridge Cottage, Somerset

Coleridge Cottage, Somerset

Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge...

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