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Althorp House  M: Althorp is one of England’s finest country houses set in over 500 acres of beautiful parkland.  All visitors are invited to view the acclaimed exhibition, Diana – A Celebration, the House and island in the Round Oval where the Princess is laid to rest.

 

American Air Museum M: The American Air Museum in Britain stands as a memorial to the 30,000 Americans who died flying from the UK in the Second World War. This outstanding example of contemporary British architecture houses Duxford's unique collection of historic American combat aircraft including the B-17 Flying Fortress, with many suspended from the ceiling as if in flight.

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Ashmolean Museum Oxford M: Britain's Oldest Public Museum, the Ashmolean is currently undergoing a £61 million redevelopment. Award-winning architect Rick Mather has designed a new building to replace all but the Grade I listed Cockerell building. His design will double the existing gallery space, allow environmental control, and create a dedicated Education Centre and conservation facilities.

Aynsley China Visitor Centre  M: Factory tours (weekdays, by prior appointment) Fantastic shopping, with a wide selection of seconds giftware and tableware, exclusive pieces, a bargain basement. Refreshments served on Aynsley china in the Pembroke Coffee Shop.

 

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Belvoir Castle M:  Come and and enjoy a wonderful day out at Belvoir Castle. Our hilltop setting commands stunning views over the Vale of Belvoir and with glorious gardens and fascinating magical castle to explore, there’s something for everyone at our family home. Events take place in the castle and park every weekend during our opening season, such as Steam Festival, Napoleonic Wars, Medieval Jousting, Teddy Bears Picnics, Family Days, Morris Dancing and Open Air Concerts and Theatre.

Birdoswald Roman Fort Black Country Living Museum M: Birdoswald Roman Fort has one of the most impressive locations for a Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall. Set on a high spur overlooking the River Irthing the views are spectacular and it becomes very clear why the Romans built a fort on the site.

 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses M:  The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses, in the United Kingdom, are a 15 acre oasis of delight. Designed by J. C. Loudon, a leading garden planner, horticultural journalist and publisher, they opened to subscribers in 1832. Today, you will find beauty, peace and tranquility combined with excellent visitor facilities for all the family.

Blenheim Palace M: Home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and his family and built between 1705 and 1722, the stunning State Rooms are brimming with priceless pictures, exquisite porcelain collections and magnificent tapestries. It was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Exhibitions explore his life from a personal perspective. Private Apartments tours run throughout the summer months. There is something for all tastes.

Bosworth Battlefield M: Journey through Medieval England in the interactive exhibition, witness the horrors of medieval warfare in the Battle Room and then test your skills as an archaeologist, in the BFI Science Laboratory.

 

Boughton House M:  The transformation of Boughton from a 15th Century Monastic building into one of the great houses of Europe 250 years later is a colourful story best illustrated by the rich variety of the architecture and the superb quality of the contents. The impressive North front with its classical French lines gives Boughton the appearance of a complete Chateau on arrival at the main entrance, but this masks a characteristically English structure of almost village-like proportions.

Bourton Model Railway M:  Enter the world of your childhood dreams with some of the finest operating indoor model railway layouts in the country, covering over 500 square feet. Over 40 British and Continental trains run automatically on three main displays of OO/HO and N gauge, with the unique attraction of visitor control.

 

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Cathedrals of Britain: Through this website you can view our guide to members of the association. These include Cathedrals, Churches, Abbeys and Shrines in the UK and Ireland. Members' pages in the guide give an outline of basic visitor information consisting of times of opening, how to get there, any charges involved, significant historical and architectural features and times of worship.

Ceramica: M: Ceramica revitalises the Old Town Hall of Burslem into unique visitor attraction exploring the past and future of the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent.

 

 

Cheshire Falconry:  M: A national birds of prey centre, the leading falconry centre in the northwest of England offering an aviary display every day ....

 

 

Cider Museum   M:  Visit Hereford's famous Cider Museum and learn about the history of cider making - how the apples were milled and pressed and how the resulting juice was fermented to produce cider. Set in a former cider making factory, visitors can explore original cider champagne cellars and view cidermaking equipment, a cooper's workshop and a vat house.

Compton Verney M: A Grade-1 listed mansion house designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s, set in more than 120 acres of classical parkland landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. When the Peter Moores Foundation bought Compton Verney in 1993, the house and grounds were in a state of decay after decades of neglect. A Trust was established to transform the mansion into a gallery of international standard where visitors can enjoy art in a welcoming, accessible environment.

Concert Halls List - Click here to go to a listing of England's Concert Halls

 

 

Cotswold Falconry Centre: M: Falcons, Hawks, Eagles, Owls, Vultures, Caracara and other raptors on display. Check their site for flying times, falconry courses, etc.

 

Cotswold Heritage Centre M: Now closed, but see site for update ..

 

 

Cotswold Motor Museum: W: Located in the beautiful Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswold Motoring Museum is a fascinating journey through the 20th Century. Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets from the 1920s, alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits.

Cotswolds Tourist Info Centre M:  A comprehensive official guide to where to stay and things to see in the Cotswolds ..

 

Cotswold Pottery M:  Welcome to our web site. The Cotswold Pottery is the home and studio of ceramic artists John and Jude Jelfs.

 

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens M:  In 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a Victorian Manor House, the Park is home to a fascinating and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates from all over the world and aspires to show animals to people - so that they can come to understand and respect all forms of wildlife.

Cotswold Woollen Weavers  M:  "For Genuine Cotswold woollen weaving, Cotswold Woollen Weavers is the only place to go". Take a vuirtual tour of the Mill ...

Coughton Court  M:  One of the most breathtaking gardens in the country.  It was Clare McLaren-Throckmorton's intention to create a garden, which complements the beautiful house, and to give it the setting it deserves.  She also wanted to create a wide variety of gardens: formal and informal, traditional and innovative.  Created over the last 15 years, the gardens are now mature and varied and are solely managed by the Throckmorton family.

Countess of Evesham Cruise  M:  A unique experience in the historic town of Stratford Upon Avon on the gently flowing River Avon. Enjoy the peace and tranquility and cruise some of the most delightful stretches of water in the Heart of England's countryside in the light and spacious surroundings of The Countess of Evesham. The 70 foot luxury cruiser operates throughout the year, is centrally heated and one of the most popular venues in the Midlands.

Country House Associations

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Coventry Cathedral M:  Welcome! The Dean and Canons are delighted to welcome visitors to Coventry Cathedral.  We are an internationally-renowned centre, welcoming groups from all over the globe, and are keen to help you make the most of your visit here.

 

Coventry Transport Museum  M:  Coventry is the birthplace of the British cycle and motor industry, and the Museum displays the world’s largest collection of British road transport, including 240 cars, commercial vehicles and buses, 100 motorcycles, over 200 cycles and around a million archive and ephemera items. Admission is free.

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Didcot Railway Centre M: See our unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches, wagons, buildings and small relics; and a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. Join us in our rural setting based around the original 1930s engine shed.

 

Disabled Information List - Click here to go to a list of sites with useful information for those with disabilities ....

 

 

Drayton Manor Park & Zoo: M: Welcome to everyone’s favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! Apocalypse is the world’s first stand up tower drop. Shockwave is Europe’s only stand up rollercoaster. Stormforce 10 is ‘the best water ride in the country’ (Daily Express). Maelstrom is the only gyro swing to make you face outwards! Pandemonium turns your world upside down!

Domestic Fowl Trust M: A great family day out and one of the best UK farm parks for rare breed Chickens, Ducks and Geese. Rare breed visitor information centre, Childrens playground, Rare Breeds Farm Park, The Speckled Hen Tea Rooms, Chicken houses & poultry supplies, Gift shop with "chicken" related gifts. Advice on keeping chickens.

 

Dudson Museum - Pottery M: The Dudson Group was founded by Richard Dudson in 1800 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Over the years the company has produced a wide variety of domestic ware, including Staffordshire Figures and Jasper Ware, turning its’ full attention to the rapidly expanding world of travel and hospitality in 1891.

 

Dunkirk Mill Centre M:  A waterwheel drives some of the historic "finishing" machinery that we demonstrate there. The Trust also run the Weaving Shed at Gigg Mill, Nailsworth where visitors can experience handloom weaving before watching demonstrations of the flying shuttle and a power loom. Plus two other historic mills: St Mary’s has a large waterwheel and a Tangye steam engine, Stanley gives demonstrations of carding machinery and spinning mules in a grade 1 listed building. Guided walks and lectures on the woollen industry of the area.

Duxford Airfield Imperial War Museum M: Retains its wartime atmosphere and many of its planes still fly. Biplanes, Spitfires, Concorde are among the 180 historic aircraft on show, complemented by our annual Air Shows.

 

 

 

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Elgar Birthplace Museum M: Birthplace of one of England's greatest composers, Sir Edward Elgar, which after his death in 1934 was set up as a museum by his daughter Carice, following her father's wish. The new Elgar Centre was added in 2000 ..

Elgar Birthplace Museum M: Birthplace of one of England's greatest composers, Sir Edward Elgar, which after his death in 1934 was set up as a museum by his daughter Carice, following her father's wish. The new Elgar Centre was added in 2000 ..

Entry Passes Listclick to go to a list of passes to gain entry to many attractions in England ..

 

Entertainment Lists click to go to a list of Entertainment venues, ideas, etc. ..

 

 

Etruria Industrial Museum M: Etruria Industrial Museum is the last steam-powered potters' mill in Britain. It includes Jesse Shirley's Bone and Flint Mill, scheduled as an ancient monument in 1975. The museum includes a family-friendly interactive exhibition, tearoom and shop. The mill is 'in steam' seven times a year when the 1903 boiler is fired and historic machinery can be seen working. For more information about steaming days and other events, see our site.

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Fitzwilliam Museum M: The art museum of the University of Cambridge containing magnificent collections spanning centuries and civilisations including antiquities, sculpture, furniture, armour, pottery, glass and ceramics, illuminated manuscripts, coins and medals and masterpieces of paintings, drawings and prints. Temporary exhibitions, courses and events programme. Courtyard Café and Shop.  Admission Free.  Closed: Mondays (except Bank Holidays).

Fly Navy Heritage Trust The FLY NAVY HERITAGE TRUST exists to support the Royal Navy Historic Flight (RNHF), Fleet Air Arm church, St.Bartholomews in Yeovilton village, and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. One of the fundraising initiatives we have taken in the past is to organise a fleet of privately owned aircraft to offer members of the public a flight in exchange for a donation to our charity. All monies paid in go to the charity and will ultimately be used to support flying the RNHF fleet.

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Galleries of Justice M:  Visit the award winning Museum of Law Trust: Galleries of Justice, based at the Lace Market in the heart of Nottingham City.

 

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Gladstone Pottery Museum M: The story of the Potteries, all wrapped up in one unique museum. Stoke-on-Trent is world famous for its pottery and no visit to the city would be complete without experiencing this unique Museum. Discover how bone china tableware was made in the original workshops and giant bottle kilns of the former Gladstone China Works, now preserved as the last complete Victorian Pottery factory in the country.

 

 

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Hawkstone Park M: A 66-bedroom hotel, which has welcomed visitors since 1790, plus two 18 hole championship golf courses, including the most scenic inland course in England. A 6-hole Academy course and an impressive, purpose-built Golf Centre. The historic Park & Follies – a fascinating landscape of natural beauty, rare follies and monuments created in the 18th century.

Heritage Motor Centre M: The Heritage Motor Centre celebrates 50 years of the Mini throughout 2009!

 

History Info. sites Lists - coming soon

 

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Jinney Ring Craft Centre M: The vision and creation of Jenny and Richard Greatwood who bought an "Old House Farm" and gradually transformed it into the beautiful attraction it is today.  The Centre was opened in 1980 and has grown significantly over the years.  The Jinney Ring name came from Richard's fascination with old farm machinery (of which there is much around the grounds and buildings of the Centre).  The Jinney Ring was the earlist form of rotary power used on farms. 

 

 

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Knebworth House M: Home of the Lytton family since 1490. One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer Lytton - author of the words "The pen is mightier than the sword" - this beautiful gothic mansion is situated 29 miles north of London.

 

 

 

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Ludlow Castle M: Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black and white market town. Walk through the Castle grounds and see the ancient houses of kings, queens, princes, judges and the nobility - a glimpse into the lifestyle of medieval society.

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Market Rasen Racecourse  M:  Set in its rural surroundings Market Rasen is the only racecourse in Lincolnshire and offers a unique experience. The friendly family atmosphere and amazing views around the course are unmatched any where in the country. It really is the perfect place for a great day out!

Mary Arden's House  M: Be surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of a Tudor farm at Mary Arden's Farm. Discover the daily routine of a 16th Century farm and marvel as the farmer, maid and labourer bring the farm to life. Home of Shakespeare's grandparents and childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden.

Monkland Cheese Dairy: M:  See our Little Herefordshire Cheese made traditionaly by hand to the original Herefordshire recipe. Sample and purchase our cheeses and a range of other British farm cheeses in the farm shop. Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or light lunch in our cafe.

 

Moorcroft Shop & Museum: M:  Aan art pottery now more than a hundred years old, fiercely independent, small and almost alone in its pursuit of quality at the highest level of the applied arts. Supported by designs from the world-famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, while examples, both old and new, fetch high prices in the major salesrooms of the world.

Morris Motors Museum M: The Museum has its origins in the Oxford Bus Preservation Syndicate, established in 1967 by a group of enthusiasts who had the foresight to realise that vehicles of potential significance to future generations should be saved before they were lost for all time. Since 2004 the Museum has also been home to the Morris Motors Museum, telling the story of how cars and commercial vehicles were produced at Cowley.  There are exhibitions of photographs, drawings and all kinds of memorabilia, together with an impressive display of vintage Morris vehicles, representing the earliest to the last.

 

 

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National Space Centre M:  The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Winner of East Midlands Excellence Award for the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007 and home of the UK’s largest planetarium, The National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through 6 stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, 3D S.I.M ride, 360 degree space theatre. 

National Walking Trails (Hiking routes) Info to come soon ...

 

 

Newark Air Museum M:  Located on part of the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Notts. Unfortunately very little remains of the original wartime buildings and what remains of the original runways are no longer fit for use. This website has been designed to give a taste of what the museum has to offer. Whilst it does not fully cover all of our exhibits and displays we nevertheless hope it will encourage you to pay a real visit to one of the UK's largest volunteer managed aviation museums.

Nuffield Place M:  Nuffield College, founded by Lord Nuffield and to whom he left Nuffield Place when he died,  has decided to sell Nuffield Place   -  a unique example of a complete, furnished 1930's home of a great industrialist and benefactor, not only to the City of Oxford and to the University, but also to medicine and education on a national scale. The sale will take place after the last public opening in September 2008. We are campaigning to purchase Nuffield Place  and save it for the nation  in  perpetuity for the enjoyment of future generations.

 

 

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Offa's Dyke Visitor Centre M: We are an independent voluntary organisation that provides information and other services to people who enjoy hiking and walking. We seek to promote and protect the 1200-year-old Offa's Dyke and the Offa's Dyke Path, a National Trail 177 miles long. We manage the Offa's Dyke Centre at Knighton and encourage archaeological and historical research relating to Offa's Dyke and the corridor along its length. Our invaluable Where To Stay guide is now online, but the printed booklet is still available for you to take with you on your walks.

Owlpen Manor M: Romantic Tudor manor in formal terrraced yew gardens. Unique 17th century wall hangings, Cotswolds Arts & Crafts furniture, beadwork collection ..

 

 

Oxford Bus Museum M: The Museum has its origins in the Oxford Bus Preservation Syndicate, established in 1967 by a group of enthusiasts who had the foresight to realise that vehicles of potential significance to future generations should be saved before they were lost for all time. There are exhibitions of photographs, drawings and all kinds of memorabilia, together with an impressive display of vintage Morris vehicles, representing the earliest to the last.

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Park Hall Countryside Experience M:

 

Park House Toy & Collectors Museum M:

Pitt Rivers Museum of Anthropology & Archaeology M:

 

Prinknash Abbey M:

 

Public Transportation Information Sites

 

 

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Regia Anglorum: Regia Anglorum was a term used by early English writers to describe the English state, meaning 'The Kingdoms of the English'. In a 20th century context Regia Anglorum is a nationwide society with many independent local groups, from Scotland to the south coast, who all work within a tight set of common sense rules, attempting to recreate a cross section of English life around AD950 - 1066, although our events may sometimes be set a few decades either side of these dates.

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Rousham House M: The work of William Kent (1685-1748), Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as he left it, one of the few gardens of this date to have escaped alteration, with many features which delighted C18th century visitors still in situ, such as the ponds and cascades in Venus' Vale, the Cold Bath, and seven arched Praeneste, Townsend's Building, the Temple of the Mill, and, on the skyline, a sham ruin known as the 'Eyecatcher'.

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Severn Valley Railway  M: In just over three decades, the Severn Valley Railway has graduated from relative obscurity to great prominence in British railway preservation. Nowadays, the initials SVR are not solely part of the specialist jargon of keen railway enthusiasts - although the line is still happily invaded during the popular Enthusiast Weekends. Increasingly, the general public has visited the line, thanks partly to extensive TV coverage which has ensured that very few weeks pass without Severn Valley steam trains appearing on TV screens across the nation.

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Shakespeare's Church M: Holy Trinity Church is the final resting place of England`s greatest poet, William Shakespeare. All are welcome to come and visit his grave when the Church is open. The Church,  however, is principally a place for Christian worship and its ministry is open to all who are seeking spiritual refreshment and acceptance.

Sulgrave Manor M: Stroll through three centuries of history with friendly and informative guided tours at this compact Tudor – Georgian manor house and gardens.  The ancestral home of George Washington’s family, full of memorabilia of  the first US President. Open  April 1st to November 1st  2 – 5.30 pm daily except non-Bank Holiday Mondays and all Fridays.  Normal entry Adults £5.75, children £2.50.

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Telford Steam Railway  M:

 

Telford Ice Rink  M:

 

Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre  M:

 

Theatres, Regional List

 

Theme Parks List

 

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UK General Useful Information Sites List - click here

 

 

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Waddesdon Manor M: Waddesdon Manor was built in the 19th century for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain his guests and display his vast collection of art treasures. A French Renaissance-style château, it has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, a fully-stocked aviary and restored aviary garden, wine cellars with over 15,000 bottles of Rothschild wines, gift and wine shops and two licensed restaurants.

Warwick Castle M:Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle.  Experience preparations for battle, get a soldier's eye view from beneath a battle helmet, see lavishly decorated State Rooms and watch a household prepare for a Victorian party.   Full programme of events throughout the year.

Wedgwood Visitor Centre M: Share in almost 250 years of history and heritage still being lived today.  Nothing is stage-managed or recreated just for the visitor. You will be able to see and participate in the continuing life of this successful English manufacturer and exporter of fine quality ceramics.  Excellent shopping, dining and hands on opportunities. Excellence in England Tourism Award 2005, Visitor Attraction of the year 2004 - Heart of England Tourism Awards. Please call 01782 282986 or email bookings@wedgwood.com

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England Bed and Breakfasts / Small Hotels  / Apartments

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Concert Halls & Opera Houses

Academy of Ancient Music: London: One of the world’s first and foremost period-instrument orchestras. Concerts across six continents and over 250 recordings since its formation by Christopher Hogwood in 1973 demonstrate the AAM’s pre-eminence in the music of the period 1600–1850, from Monteverdi to Mendelssohn. It takes its name from a London concert society which was established in 1726 for the purpose of studying and performing ‘old’ music — defined initially as music composed at least a century earlier, but soon to include more contemporary composers, most notably Handel. The site also contains concerts and recordings listings.

Barbican Hall: London: Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue, it presents a year-round programme of art, music, film and theatre. Designed in the 60s and built in the 1970s, it's owned, funded and managed by the Corporation of London, the third largest sponsor of the arts in the UK, and was built as ’the City’s gift to the nation’. A diverse programme of world-class performing and visual arts, encompassing all forms of classical & contemporary music, international theatre and dance, visual arts and design, and a cinema programme which blends first-run films with special themed seasons. Site has full listings of concerts and events.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra M: Since Symphony Hall opened in 1991, it has been acclaimed as one of the finest concert halls in the world by critics, performers and public alike. The classical music programme is complemented by rock, pop, folk, country and jazz music, and even stand-up comedy. The renowned acoustics of the Hall have attracted virtually every established musical figure on the world stage, and have also enabled the CBSO to record many award-winning discs. In October 2001, Symphony Hall celebrated the inauguration of its magnificent new Symphony Organ built by Klais, a company of German organ builders.

Leeds Town Hall N: Leeds International Concert Season is run by Leeds City Council and is the largest local authority music programme in the UK. We programme more than 200 concerts a year in the Leeds area.

 

 

London Coliseum London: English National Opera's home. The ENO started in the slums of Waterloo in the late 19th century thanks to property owner and Old Vic owner Emma Cons, whose niece, Lilian Baylis from South Africa ran the theatrical entertainment for the poor. She put on opera and Shakespeare and, because this was all new to the people in Waterloo, she made sure that the opera was always sung in English. All through the 1920s and ‘30s Lilian Baylis put on opera, Shakespeare and eventually ballet, all done on a shoe string, but by the end of her life, she had created the companies that became The Royal Ballet, the Royal National Theatre and the English National Opera.

Royal Albert Hall:  London: The Royal Albert Hall has a long and rich history as one of the world's leading entertainment venues. Since its first concert in 1871 over 150,000 performances have taken place in the auditorium. There's a wide range of events: from the annual Delta Champions Tennis Tournament to the BBC Summer Proms to Jazz and Rock concerts, to Opera and Ballet productions. The site contains a full Listings guide.

 

Royal Festival Hall: London: The South Bank Centre comprises The Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery, sharing the site with the independently managed National Theatre and the National Film Theatre. It became an independent arts organisation in April 1988 after two years operating as a constituent part of the Arts Council. The Hayward Gallery was built in 1968 and was funded and managed by the Arts Council of Great Britain until April 1987 when its administration moved to the South Bank Centre.

Royal Opera House Covent Garden London: The Royal Opera was formed as the Covent Garden Opera Company in 1946, but behind it lies a tradition of operatic performance which goes back for more than 260 years at its home in Covent Garden. In each of the three theatres there have been on the site since 1732, opera has played an important role. The Royal Ballet is Great Britain's most prestigious ballet company. The site gives full listings.

 

St. John's Smith Square: London: In the heart of Westminster, one of London's major concert venues and favourite historic buildings. Valued for its superb acoustic, it presents an extremely varied programme of classical music throughout the concert season, ranging from choirs and symphony orchestras to solo instrumental recitals. See the website for full listing of forthcoming concerts.

 

St. Martin in the Fields: London: Since 1726 has played host to some of the greatest musicians: Handel played at St Martin’s on its first organ and Mozart is said to have given a concert in the church. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields was formed in 1959 by Sir Neville Marriner and the then Master of Music, John Churchill. It remains the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world. The orchestra still performs at St Martin’s. The church's fine acoustics attract some of the world’s leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, instrumentalists and choirs and with over 350 concerts per year is one of the busiest venues in the country. Concerts are performed by candlelight.

Sadlers Wells London: A strong, dynamic contemporary programme, dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London audiences. Opened 1998 and breaks new ground in theatre design, but behind the stylish glass, brick, wood and steel of this new theatre is a 250 year history and six previous Sadlers Wells theatres which occupied the same site since the very first SW theatre opened in 1683.

 

Wigmore Hall: London: Built in 1901 by the Bechstein piano company, Wigmore Hall is justifiably regarded as one of the world's great recital halls, attracting the leading classical musicians of our time, and often setting the standard for international chamber music and song. Wigmore Hall's artistic programming is complemented by a highly innovative and diverse Community & Education programme.

 

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Disabled Information

Holidays for the Disabled - Information:

 

Get an access key to the Disabled W.C.'s:

 

 

 

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EDUCATIONAL

Attingham Trust: Educational courses on Country Houses.

 

British Museum Compass: a database of around 5000 objects selected from the huge range of the Museum's collections. The British Museum thanks the Annenberg Foundation for its generous donation, which made COMPASS possible.

British Museum Children's Compass: Children's COMPASS is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

 

Study in England

Study in England and learn about one of the most important countries in Europe.

   

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Entertainment Information and West End Theatre Ticket Agencies

The Useful Information Company:

 

London Net:

 

Wayahead.com:

 

Ticketmaster:

 

The Globe Theatre:

 

The Society of London Theatre:

 

The Royal Shakespeare Company:

 

 

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Entry Passes to Attractions, etc.

The English Heritage Overseas Visitors Pass: If you are planning a trip to England, then the English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass is the value for money way to see England's heritage. With the Overseas Visitor Pass you can enjoy unlimited free entry to over 120 of the country's finest castles, abbeys, Roman remains and prehistoric monuments.

 

The Great British Heritage Pass:The Great British Heritage Pass - a must for your Britain Visit! Britain boasts some of the richest history in the world, the abundance of magnificent, olde world properties throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are testament to this. With the Great British Heritage Pass you can visit them all – just buy an affordable one-off pass, and you will be granted free entry to over 400 UK heritage properties.

The London Pass: Your passport to London that gives you FREE entry to over 50 favourite attractions. The London Pass offers great value and convenience.

 

 

The National Trust Touring Pass: For Overseas visitors to the UK only. Many properties to choose from and well worth while considering.

The York Pass: One pass for more than 30 attractions ..

 

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Family Fun Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Activities, Kids Museums

CODE: N/NE/NW/M/S/SE/SW/E/L = England's North, North-east, Northwest, Midlands, South, Southeast, Southwest, East and London areas

Aerial Extreme: M:

 

 

Cadbury World M:

 

 

Drayton Manor Park & Zoo: Welcome to everyone’s favourite theme park, packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! Apocalypse is the world’s first stand up tower drop. Shockwave is Europe’s only stand up rollercoaster. Stormforce 10 is ‘the best water ride in the country’ (Daily Express). Maelstrom is the only gyro swing to make you face outwards! Pandemonium turns your world upside down!

Twycross Zoo  M:

 

White Post Farm Centre  M:

 

 

 

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Gardens, Forests, Parks

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Biddulph Grange Garden M: A rare and exciting survival of a high Victorian garden where Tunnels and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature tour of the world. Rare and exotic planting and architecture: from an Egyptian court, to elegant Italian terraces. Unique oriental pagoda garden with its own Great Wall of China and Victorian eccentricities: an upside down tree and strange stone sculptures.

 

Birmingham Botanical Gardens M: Four glasshouses take visitors from Tropical Rainforest to Arid Desert conditions with insectivorous plants, giant ‘cacti’, tree ferns and cycads, orchids, sugar cane, bananas and citrus fruits. Outside, 15 acres of beautiful landscaped, historic and themed gardens including our Organic Garden. The Gardens use organic methods of pest control & promote sustainability throughout. Adventure playground, Discovery Garden, walkabout trails, exotic birds, Gift Shop, Plant Sales, Gallery, Restaurant.

Bodenham Aroboretum M: Bodenham Arboretum is a collection of over 2500 trees set in 134 acres of Worcestershire countryside with 11 pools, four miles of footpaths and a working farm. In addition there is an award-winning 'Earth Centre' set in the hillside overlooking the Big Pool.

 

Borde Hill S:

 

 

Dorothy Clive Garden M: The Dorothy Clive Garden is intimate and informal. It embraces a variety of landscape features, including a superb woodland garden, an alpine scree, gravel garden and many fine mixed borders. Visitors will discover the great variety of form and colour and the fine views of the surrounding hilly countryside. The plant enthusiast will find many unusual species.
Hidcote Gardens M: Celebrated 20th-century garden in the beautiful North Cotswolds. One of England's greatest gardens, an Arts & Crafts masterpiece. A series of outdoor rooms each with its own unique character. Old roses, unusual plants and trees from around the world n estled in the Cotswolds with stunning panoramas across the Vale of Evesham.
Hinton Ampner S: One of the great gardens of the 20th century, the personal vision of Ralph Dutton, 8th and last Lord Sherbourne. Innovative colour schemes and scented plants. Glorious vistas over unspoilt Hampshire countryside. Gardeners on hand to answer questions and talk about their work. House contains a fine collection of Regency furniture and Italian paintings.
Mill Dene Garden  M: Hidden in the Cotswolds, this Garden is 2.5 acres (1H.) of enchantment  and ideas set round a water-mill. In a tiny steep valley, it has a mill-pond and  stream,  trout and kingfishers: a mysterious grotto; a cricket lawn complete with mini pavilion and a herb potager with a back-drop of the village church and views over the Cotswold hills. Lunches, teas, plant sales, shop, B&B available.

National Forestry Commission ALL AREAS:

 

 

National Gardens Scheme: Has been opening fine gardens to the public to raise money for charity for over 75 years. It has grown from the creative entwining of two strands of our heritage - the national passion for gardening, and the deeply embedded desire to help those in need. The Scheme's continuing success in raising funds for its beneficiaries indicates how relevant those enthusiasms remain today.
Painswick Rococo Garden M: The Rococo Garden, situated in a hidden Cotswold valley, is the sole  survivor from the eighteenth century period of Rococo Garden design. Combining formality and informality in a flamboyant package, it is a magical experience at any time of the year. Charming structures nestle next to informal plantings, herbaceous borders and a striking Kitchen Garden.  The Garden is famous for its display of snowdrops and Anniversary Maze.

Rodmarton Manor M:

 

 

Royal Horticultural Society: the UK's leading gardening charity devoted to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening.

Tatton Park M:

 

Trull House M:

 

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Golf: UK & European Tournaments, Golf Courses in England
Belfry: Internationally renowned Open/Ryder Cup course in the Midlands of England.
Branston Golf & Country Club:  18 hole course on the outskirts of Oxford - members or pay and play.
Bushey Hall Golf Club:  18 hole rolling parkland in course north London outskirts.
Central London Golf Club:  9 hole pay and play course in Central London.
Copthorne: 18 hole woodland course in West Sussex.
English Golf Union: Information about this organisation.
Hampshire Golf Club: In 240 acres of rolling Hampshire Countryside in the famous Test Valley.
Hawkstone Park: Private Shropshire club with two 18 hole courses.

Ladies Golf Union:  Information about this organisation.

London Scottish Golf Club: A course on Wimbledon Common - oldest club in the area.

Leatherhead Golf Club: A mature parkland course in Surrey.

Moor Park Golf Club:   Two 18 hole championship golf courses near London.
Open (The):   Information about this famous Tournament.

PGA European Tour: Information about this famous Tournament.

Prince's Golf Club:  Championship links course in Kent.

Royal Birkdale:  Open links course at Southport, Lancashire.

Royal St Georges:  Open links course at Sandwich.

Ryder Cup: Information about this famous Tournament.

Wentworth, Surrey:  World Matchplay Course in Surrey. 3 18-hole courses to choose from.
 

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Heritage Organisations & Country House Associations

Association of Leading Visitor Attractions:

 

Castles and Gardens:

 

Country Houses Association:

 

English Heritage: Ruddick Tours highly recommends English Heritage membership to all who respect and value our heritage and want to see it protected for future generations. Membership will also save you $/£'s on entrance fees, so if you're planning to visit lots of places join - members go free!

The National Trust: The complementary organisation to English Heritage - Ruddick Tours highly recommends National Trust membership too as they each care for different properties. The National Trust is the UK's largest land-owner, by a mile! So if you care for the national heritage join up. Membership will also save you $/£'s on entry fees, so if you're planning to visit lots of places join, because members go free!

The National Gardens Scheme:

 

 

The Ramblers Association: The charity working for walkers (hikers), from beginners to experienced enthusiasts, promoting walking for health and pleasure ...

The Royal Horticultural Association:

 

Treasure Houses of England:

 

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HISTORY

NORTHPARK UNIVERSITY HISTORY DEPT. An excellent site for chronological World History
 

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Hotel finders - Agencies

 

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MISCELLANEOUS LONDON / UK STUFF

Burke's Peerage:

 

Cathedrals of England: An index of all the Cathedrals with historic information and visiting hours, etc.

 

Images of London: Pictures of many London attractions including St.Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, City of London, Bank of England, Fleet Street, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, London parks, churches, pubs and more.

Click here to plan your journey
A very useful journey planner from Transport For London for getting around London by bus or tube. Just key in your departure and destination points and the planner will do the rest.
World Architecture Site:  a comprehensive site - information about the origins and development of Architecture.
World Heritage List from UNESCO:   The complete Global list of World Heritage Sites.

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Miscellaneous Cultural and/or Ethnic Information UK

Anglican Church in England:

Baptist Union of Great Britain:

British Humanist Association:

London Jewish Cultural Centre: Methodist Church of Great Britain: Mormon Church UK:
Muslim Council of Great Britain: New Humanist UK: Quakers UK:

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Public Transportation

Public Transport in London: The Transport for London official web site.

Eurostar:

National Rail:

A very useful journey planner from Transport For London for getting around London by bus or tube. Just key in your departure and destination points and the planner will do the rest.

 

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Restaurants and Eating Out

London Restaurants.com:

 

Square Meal: Restaurant review site:

 

Thames Dinner Cruise info/booking:

 

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Sports & Hobbies in the UK

Archery: Tha Grand National Archery Society site covers all UK competitive archery.....

 

Athletics:  Website of the official body governing UK athletics. Future meetings lists, information about UK clubs and more ...

 

Badminton: BADMINTON England is the sport's governing body in England and actively promotes and encourages its development from grass roots, through clubs, local leagues and county organisations to the National Squad.

Basketball: On this site you can check out all of the fixtures for the forthcoming season, be kept up to date on all of the statistics (including game by game stats) and pick up all of the latest news from around the league.

Bowls: The English Bowls Association ..

 

Boxing: Latest BBC info: ....

 

Canoeing & Kayaking: Info. from the British Canoe Union official site ....

Climbing:  Info about British Mountain Guides....

A.M.I.: The Association of Mountaineering Instructors ...

Cricket:  Official site of the ECB – England and Wales Cricket Board – the governing body of cricket in England and Wales.
Croquet:  The Croquet Association (CA) regulates and promotes the sport of croquet in the UK, except in Scotland. Information on all aspects of the CA's responsibilities and activities will readily be found here....

Cycling:  The internationally recognised governing body for cycling in Great Britain.

 

Darts:  British Darts Organisation website with information on the game and future competitions.

 

Diving UK:  The British Sub Aqua Club website .....

 

Dog racing:  The website of the Greyhound Racing Association, with details of meetings.

 

Falconry:  Welcome to the oldest established falconry club in the United Kingdom. The British Falconers' Club is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of falconry and the conservation of birds of prey. ..
Fencing:  Information from British Fencing .. ....
Football (Soccer): England: Official website of the F.A. - Football Association - the governing body of English soccer.
Football (Soccer): Scotland: Official website of the F.A. - Football Association - the governing body of English soccer.
Football (Soccer): Wales: Official website of the F.A. - Football Association - the governing body of English soccer.

Fishing England:   General course fishing Information.

Fishing Scotland: A nationwide fishing directory ..

Fishing Wales: Web site for Dolgellau Angling Association, plus links to others ...
Flying - power:  Website of the popular Flying Association ...
Flying - Models:  With 780 clubs listed, the British Model Flying Association's site ..

Flying - Microlight: The British Microlight Flying Association website has all you need to get started.

 

Glider Flying:  The ultimate free flying experience. Features all levels: from the club scene, to aerobatics, to the international racing competitions, currently dominated by British pilots (with five World Champions).

Golf England:   See: 'Golf.. England' above

 

Golf Scotland: See 'Golf ... Scotland' above
Golf Wales: Section: 'Golf .... Wales' above
Gymnastics: Official British Gymnastics website.
Horse Racing:  British Horseracing Board website ...
Horse Riding:  The British Horse Society pages ...
Hunting:  The British Association for shooting and conservation site.

Ice Hockey:  Official site ... 

Judo: Official site ...

Rowing:  Official site ...

Rugby Football: England: Official website of the Rugby Football Union. Grassroots, elite and premier rugby football in England.
Rugby Football: Scotland: The Scottish Rugby Union official site. Information, ne