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Wroxeter Roman City in the town of Wroxeter, in the county of Shropshire
Wroxeter Roman City lies about 5 miles south-east of Shrewsbury, here lies the remains of what was the fourth largest town in...
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Tower of London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Historic epicentre of might and majesty, the tower has a history without parallel anywhere else in the world. With its icy past...
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park in the town of Portland, in the county of Dorset
An abandoned quarry that's now a sculpture park.
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Tower Bridge in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
London Tower Bridge was completed in 1894. It is a beautiful piece of Victorian engineering and is one of the many symbols of...
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The Yorkshire Wheel in the town of York, in the county of North Yorkshire
What a way to enjoy a fantastic view over the amazing city of York! The new Norwich Union Yorkshire wheel is vast, it measures...
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson lived at 221b Baker Street between 1881-1904, according to the stories written by Sir Arthur...
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The Old Curiosity Shop, London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The oldest shop in central London dating from around 1567. Reputed to be the inspiration for Dickens' famous book of the same...
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The Naze Tower in the town of Walton on the Naze, in the county of Essex
Built above colourful fossil rich cliffs by Trinity House in 1721, the Naze Tower rises 85 feet into the air and affords visitors...
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The National Seal Sanctuary in the town of Gweek, in the county of Cornwall
The Seal Sanctuary was set up in 1958 in the small village of St Agnes, in 1974 we moved to Gweek after we needed more space for...
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The National Sea Life Centre in the town of Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands
The Sea Life Centre offers a unique insight into the lives of a myriad of creatures from shrimps to sharks.
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The London Battle of Britain Memorial in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Battle of Britain Monument in London is a superb monument to 'The Few', commemorating those people who took part in the vital...
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The Laurel & Hardy Museum in the town of Ulverston, in the county of Cumbria
The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the...
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The Hell-Fire Caves in the town of West Wycombe, in the county of Buckinghamshire
Supposedly of very ancient origin these unique caves were extended in the 1740’s by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the...
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The Cavern Club in the town of Liverpool, in the county of Merseyside
The most famous club in the world..
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The Bournemouth Eye in the town of Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset
The Bournemouth Eye offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy from heights rocketing to a dizzy 500 feet above ground, the most...
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The Beatles Story Exhibition in the town of Liverpool, in the county of Merseyside
Liverpool's world famous and multi-award winning Beatles Story experience
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Shakespeare's Birthplace in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, in the county of Warwickshire
At the heart of busy Stratford-upon-Avon lies one of the most visited places in Europe; the magnificent half-timbered building of...
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Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage in the town of Yealmpton, in the county of Devon
Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have...
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National Gallery London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The grand building of the National Gallery dominates Trafalgar Square, London. It was built to a design by William Wilkins and...
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Horton Tower in the town of Horton, in the county of Dorset
A 140ft tower built in the early 1700's by Humphrey Sturt.
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Highclere Castle in the town of Highclere, in the county of Hampshire
This was once a rather plain building until Sir Charles Barry turned it into the matchless beauty we see today. A place of rare...
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Highgate Cemetery in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
London's famous victorian Cemetery
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Spinster's Rock in the town of Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon
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Fernworthy Stone Circle in the town of Chagford, in the county of Devon
Fernworthy Stone Circles are set against the majestic backdrop of some of Dartmoor's highest peaks, in a beautiful forest spot...
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Ely Cathedral in the town of Ely, in the county of Cambridgeshire
Sitting majestically above the River Ouse, Ely cathedral presents an awesome sight with its towers sweeping 217 feet towards an...
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D-Day Museum in the town of Southsea, in the county of Hampshire
No where is the courage of Britain's fighting men and women more evocatively displayed than in the D-Day Museum at Southsea. ...
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SS Great Britain in the town of Bristol, in the county of Somerset
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece, the SS Great Britain was the first ocean-going ship in the world to have an iron hull and...
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Clifton Suspension Bridge in the town of Clifton, in the county of Somerset
Bristol's graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It spans the Avon Gorge some 245ft above...
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Chester Roman Amphitheatre in the town of Chester, in the county of Cheshire
It is almost impossible to list the magnificent Roman treasures this town possesses. Its extraordinary Roman Amphitheatre is but...
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Glastonbury Tor in the town of Glastonbury, in the county of Somerset
Swirling mists rise over the Somerset Levels, where approaching the town of Glastonbury, suddenly above the mist you catch a...
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Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill in the town of Wookey Hole, in the county of Somerset
These dazzling show caves offer a glittering experience in floodlit chambers deep underground. This is the spiritual home of the...
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Cabot Tower, Bristol in the town of Bristol, in the county of Somerset
One of two towers dominating the Bristol skyline, and not far from Brunel's Suspension Bridge, Cabot tower stands 100ft high...
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British Museum London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Situated in Great Russell Street, The British Museum is the oldest, and one of the largest museums in the world. Housed in one...
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Biddulph Grange Garden in the town of Biddulph, in the county of Staffordshire
This remarkable garden surrounds a grand house with a history of fluctuating fortunes. The gardens were originally the creation...
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Binchester Roman Fort in the town of Binchester, in the county of County Durham
For over 300 years, Binchester Roman Fort was occupied for. To begin with, soldiers in this fort did not come from this area;...
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Bath Abbey in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath Abbey is a beautiful building. The building is sited on the remains of a Norman Cathedral which itself replaced an 8th...
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Sea Life Park, Weymouth in the town of Weymouth, in the county of Dorset
A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions set in seven acres makes Sea Life a great family day out. The Park offers a day...
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Roman Baths in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Bath has some of the best preserved Roman remains in Britain, with the most spectacular of these being the Roman Baths - A Roman...
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Peak Cavern in the town of Castleton, in the county of Derbyshire
Peak Cavern is one of the finest of the many underground caverns of this area. It lies beneath Peveril Castle at the centre of...
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Newark Castle in the town of Newark-on-Trent, in the county of Nottinghamshire
The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English...
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Monkey Forest in the town of Trentham, in the county of Staffordshire
This is an outstanding tourist attraction for children and adults of all ages. Here, in a vast wilderness of trees 140 Barbary...
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Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in the town of Wareham, in the county of Dorset
This is a place where "Monkey Business" really is acceptable, for the centre is home to over 150 primates of 15 different...
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Merlin's Cave in the town of Tintagel, in the county of Cornwall
This deep cavernous black slate hole, full of eyrie atmosphere is said to be the cave where the legendry King Arthur is purported...
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Marble Arch in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Marble Arch was was designed by John Nash and purpose built in 1828 to be the grand entrance to Buckingham Palace. It is...
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Madame Tussauds in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Madame Tussauds, the worldwide famous Waxworks Museum has a multitude of fascinating exhibits of famous people such as Michael...
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Kensington Palace in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Kensington Palace is not only the private residence for several members of the Royal Family, it also has designated areas that...
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Jane Austen Centre in the town of Bath, in the county of Somerset
Jane Austen, the famous novelist is perhaps the best known and best loved of Bath's many famous residents. She paid two long...
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High Force in the town of Forest-in-Teesdale, in the county of County Durham
This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just...
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the town of Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire
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London Zoo in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Since opening its doors to the public in 1847 London Zoo has become the most famous zoo in the world. With over 650 species, an...
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London RAF Memorial in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Situated on the Victoria Embankment, London, opposite the London Eye, this wonderful memorial was erected in 1923 as a memorial...
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London Eye in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
At a height of 450 feet (135m) and 1600 tonnes, the London Eye Observation Wheel is the biggest of its kind to ever be built. It...
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London Aquarium in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global...
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Houses of Parliament in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Houses of Parliament, also known as The Palace of Westminster has been the seat of the two Houses of Parliament called the...
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HMS Victory in the town of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire
This is the ship that could rightly claim to be the pride of Britain's Naval forces. She is Nelson's flagship, H.M.S. Victory,...
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Falling Foss Waterfall in the town of Littlebeck, in the county of North Yorkshire
Situated near the hamlet of Littlebeck on the North York Moors National Park. When in the area also check out 'The Hermitage' a...
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Durdle Door in the town of Wareham, in the county of Dorset
On a coast of fabulous high white cliffs there are few views to rival the spectacular Durdle Door. This natural phenomena,...
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Didcot Railway Centre in the town of Didcot, in the county of Oxfordshire
Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunels's...
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Cheddar Caves and Gorge in the town of Cheddar, in the county of 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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Charles Dickens Chalet in the town of Rochester, in the county of Kent
Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The...
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C S Lewis Tours in the town of Oxford, in the county of Oxfordshire
This wonderful tour takes place in Oxfordshire, England, and visits places of interest including Lewis's former home 'The Kilns'...
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Burghley House in the town of Stamford, in the county of Lincolnshire
This is a graceful house which perfectly epitomises the wealth of the prosperous Elizabethan period. Burghley was completed in...
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Wellington Arch in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
This is one of London's famous ceremonial arches, it was designed in 1825 as a triumphal entrance to Buckingham Palace from the...
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Buckingham Palace in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Buckingham Palace is the first home and office of the Royal family in England, and has been the home to British sovereigns since...
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Audley End in the town of Saffron Walden, in the county of Essex
Once, centuries ago in the days of Henry VIII a Benedictine Abbey stood here. A casualty of King's Dissolution caused by his...
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Holland Park in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Opened in 1952, Holland Park is the most romantic of all the London Parks with one of the main features being the Kyoto Japanese...
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Victoria and Albert Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Victoria and Albert Museum dates back to 1852 and is the world's finest and most influential museum of decorative arts. It...
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The Natural History Museum in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Natural History Museum is situated in South Kensington and first opened in 1881. The Museum is one of the finest and largest...
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Royal Albert Hall in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Impressive venue for Gala concerts and National celebrations. The Albert Hall was built in Kensington Gardens to a design by...
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Albert Memorial in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Albert Memorial is a commemorative sculpture of Prince Albert commissioned by Queen Victoria. Whilst the structure was...
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Carisbrooke Castle & Museum in the town of Carisbrooke, in the county of Isle of Wight
The castle is where the Roundheads kept King Charles I a prisoner from 1647 until shortly before his execution on 30 January...
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Canterbury Cathedral in the town of Canterbury, in the county of Kent
This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder...
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Bowes Museum in the town of Barnard Castle, in the county of County Durham
Josephine Bowes, wife of John Bowes was a Parisian actress, and perhaps this shows in the choice of building they chose as a...
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Bodiam Castle in the town of Robertsbridge, in the county of East Sussex
The wonderful parapet, walls and high round towers of 14th-century Bodiam Castle are gloriously reflected in its broad moat. It...
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Seven Sisters Country Park in the town of Cuckmere Haven, in the county of East Sussex
Designated a site of Special Scientific Interest, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Seven Sisters Country Park...
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Beachy Head in the town of Eastbourne, in the county of East Sussex
Beachy Head, with its dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating downs, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and...
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, in the county of Warwickshire
This is the most charming of all the Birthplace Trust's properties, not only is it tinged with romance as the place where William...
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Anna Sewell's House in the town of Great Yarmouth, in the county of Norfolk
Step into the rich history of literary icon Anna Sewell by exploring the newly unveiled birthplace of the beloved author of Black...
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Alton Towers Theme Park in the town of Alton, in the county of Staffordshire
Alton Towers is the number one theme park in England. Dating back to the Victorian times, Alton Towers closed during the outbreak...
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The Alnwick Garden in the town of Alnwick, in the county of Northumberland
Adjacent to Alnwick Castle is the Alnwick Garden. The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is one of the most exciting contemporary...
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Alnwick Castle in the town of Alnwick, in the county of Northumberland
The vast castle of the Dukes of Northumberland remains very much a family home, a living place that is second only to Windsor...
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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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Nunney Castle in the town of Nunney, in the county of 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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Alfred's Tower in the town of Stourton, in the county of 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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Cleopatra's Needle, London in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
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Trafalgar Square in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Perhaps the best known square in the world, and the place where pigeons often used to outnumber people. Certainly no pigeons...
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Big Ben in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Big Ben is famous the world over for being the giant four faced clock in London, England, but infact its not the name of the...
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The Royal Mews in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The Royal Stables at the side of Buckingham Palace, London. Established by George III in 1762 and Redesigned by John Nash in 1825...
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Queen Victoria Memorial in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The grand memorial statue to a great Queen and Empress standing almost at the doorway of Buckingham Palace, is best appreciated...
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St James's Palace in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
The origins of St.James's Palace lie deeply rooted in the reign of King Henry VIII, it was the King who started the building of...
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Westminster Abbey in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
Westminster Abbey is world famous for being the resting place of centuries of British monarchs, and as the place where...
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Admiralty Arch in the town of London, in the county of Greater London
This is part of London's great ceremonial route recognisable all around the world. The massive arch was designed by Sir Aston...
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