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Glastonbury Abbey, Fall 2006

Glastonbury Abbey in the town of Glastonbury, in the county of Somerset
This is believed to be the site of the oldest Christian Church in the world, for centuries it has been the focus of Christian...
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Sherborne Abbey at night

Sherborne Abbey in the town of Sherborne, in the county of 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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On the platform.

Longleat House & Safari Park in the town of Warminster, in the county of Wiltshire
On entering the great grounds of Longleat House through the entrance known as "Heaven's Gate" visitors are immediately struck by...
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Sudeley Castle from Humble Bee cottage. Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

Sudeley Castle in the town of Winchcombe, in the county of Gloucestershire
The pretty village of Winchcome has been blessed with the stunning buildings and gardens of Sudeley Castle since the time of the...
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St. Briavels Castle, Gloucestershire

St. Briavels Castle in the town of St Briavels, in the county of Gloucestershire
St.Briavels Castle stands in an outstanding scenery high above the River Wye. It is an evocative setting, reminiscent of early...
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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle in the town of Berkeley, in the county of Gloucestershire
This wonderful historic castle standing a short distance inland from the River Severn estuary has long been associated with the...
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A View From afar

Old Sarum in the town of Salisbury, in the county of Wiltshire
A must visit, Old Sarum (old Salisbury) is a huge Iron Age hillfort which was started around 500BC and later occupied by the...
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Sherborne Old Castle

Sherborne Castle in the town of Sherborne, in the county of 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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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle in the town of Corfe Castle, in the county of Dorset
Standing in lofty splendour above the chimney pots of the village with the roaring ocean lapping the cliffs to the other side of...
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Kingston Lacey in Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Kingston Lacy in the town of Wimborne Minster, in the county of Dorset
Set in 250 acres of spectacular parkland landscaped in the latter half of the 18th century and now roamed by a herd of Red Devon...
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Arlington Row

The Cotswolds in the county of Gloucestershire
The Cotswolds is one of the most charming and uniquely picturesque regions of England to visit. Famous for its gentle hillsides...
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