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Abbey House Gardens: W: With over 10,000 different plants this is a ‘must see’ garden for ideas, yet a visit is calming and soothing. There is a special atmosphere, especially in the river gardens and probably the best flower display throughout the Seasons that you could find.

Air Show - Royal International Air Tattoo W:  Visit the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2006 at RAF Fairford on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July and you’ll witness the dawning of a new era in Rapid Global Mobility – where speed is the essence. See website for more ...

American Museum in Britain W: The museum shows life in America through a series of period rooms from 1700 - 1865.  American quilts and textiles. Shaker Room. Extensive grounds and an American Arboretum. Living History events.  Workshops. Kids activities. Café.

Arlington Court W: Intimate and intriguing Regency house, set in extensive estate, and impressive collection of the Trust's largest collection of horse-drawn carriages. Varied collections of eccentric traveller Rosalie Chichester. View Devon's largest colony of lesser horseshoe bats via the 'bat-cam' (May to August). Charming Victorian pleasure grounds. Home to Jacob sheep, red deer and peacocks. Carriage rides around the grounds.

Assembly Rooms/Museum of Costume W: The Museum of Costume holds one of the finest collections of original garments in the world, with nearly 200 dressed figures on display.  Housed in Bath's fine 18th century Assembly Rooms, it also offers new special exhibitions each year. Open daily, closed 25/26 December.

Avon Ski and Action Centre W: Rain or shine, summer or winter the action never stops at the Avon Ski & Action Centre. In a scenic woodland setting on the edge of the glorious Mendip hills, the centre is reminiscent of a genuine alpine resort with magnificent views and a range of activities to suit everyone.

Avebury Stone Circle W: Originally erected 4,500 years ago, many of the stones were located and re-erected in the 1930s by Alexander Keiller. The Circles and henge encircle part of the village.

 

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Barnsley House Garden W: It's now a very comfortable and 'high-end' hotel, but Rosemary Verey's fine gardens are still there ...

 

 

Bath Postal Museum W:  A fascinating look at the history of communications from clay mail to email. Find out about the vital role that three famous Bathonians played in the development of the world's postal services. Visit the very building that the world's first ever stamp was posted from. A great day out for all ages. Open Monday to Saturday 11 - 5 throughout the year. £2.90 for adults, £1.50 for children (discounts also apply).

Bath Roman Baths W: The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath. The Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level.

 

Beckford Silk Workshops:  W: Beckford Silk was started in 1975 by James and Marthe Gardner, at their home in the centre of the village. Their original idea was to make things, by hand, in the countryside, very much the same idea that had inspired the Arts & Craft movement to set up workshops in Chipping Campden and other local villages at the beginning of the last century.

Berkeley Castle W: One of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and an outstanding example of Mediaeval domestic architecture. Where other Castles were romanticised or "modernised" by the Georgians or the Victorians, Berkeley quietly survived as what it is: a Norman fortress enclosed by a curtain wall, built and enlarged through the mediaeval period and beyond into a secure, comfortable, substantial home.

Bourton House Garden W:  A lovely Cotswold Garden, transformed over the past 25 years. In 2007 it was awarded the prestigious HHA / Christie's GARDEN OF THE YEAR award. An ornamental garden with late 17th century raised walk overlooking rolling hills, the restored original kitchen garden and orchard, can all be seen. Visitors can enjoy teas, coffees and our famous homemade cakes in the C16th Tithebarn from 2nd June to mid September.

Bourton Model Railway W:  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.

 

Bowood House W:  Purchased by the 1st Earl of Shelburne (1705–1761) in the mid 18th century, Bowood House and Gardens have been improved by successive generations up to the present day. Many famous architects and garden designers have been employed, including Henry Keene, Robert and James Adam, ‘Capability’ Brown, C.R. Cockerell and Sir Charles Barry. A visitor to Bowood today will see fine 18th-century architecture and splendid interiors.

Bredon Pottery W:Tony and Sue Davies make a range of decorated earthenware pottery at their workshop in Bredon. spacer
Their pottery is fresh and lively and, as you can see, suits many styles of living. It looks good in the simplicity of a shaker style kitchen or in the more relaxed and homely style of a farmhouse interior.

 

Brewery Arts - Crafts Centre W:  Hub of visual and performing arts and crafts – inspiring learning and culture for the enrichment of all, regardless of age, ability or privilege.  A centre for exellence, a must for any visitor to Cirencester. We aim to make your visit an enjoyable and memorable experience  - be it taking in an exhibition, visiting the resident makers in one of our 12 world class craft studios, enrolling in one of our many classes, enjoying a performance, selecting that special gift in our gallery shop or having lunch in our café.

Bristol Aero Collection W:  The Bristol Aero Collection is a museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and its sister companies. On display are aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, road transport and many more items designed and built in Bristol in the last century.

 

British Empire & Commonwealth Museum  W:  The award winning British Empire & Commonwealth Museum is the first major institution in the United Kingdom to present the 500-year history and legacy of Britain's overseas empire. It is housed inside Isambard Kingdom Brunel's 19th century railway station at Temple Meads, Bristol, the world's first purpose-built passenger railway terminus and an integral link using Brunel's railway and ships to connect the heart of the empire, London, with Britain's overseas colonies and America.

Buckland Abbey SW:  700-year-old buildings, which were home to Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville, set in the beautiful Tavy Valley. Home of Elizabethan seafarer Sir Francis Drake. Explore 700 years of history through interactive displays. Secluded location in beautiful Tavy Valley. Rumoured to be haunted by Drake and accompanying 'hell hounds'.

   

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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.

Charlecote Park W: A splendid, expansive house Charlecote is both historically and architecturally significant, and is still inhabited by descendants of the Lucy family. The present house, was undertaken by Thomas Lucy (later to become Sir Thomas Lucy), whose family had owned property there since the 12th century. Shakespeare connections, lovely gardens.

Chedworth Roman Villa W: Over one mile of walls survives and there are several fine mosaics, two bathhouses, hypocausts, a water-shrine and latrine. Set in a wooded Cotswold combe, the site was excavated in 1864 and still has a Victorian atmosphere. The museum houses objects from the villa and a 15-minute audio-visual presentation gives visitors an insight into the history of this fascinating place.

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum:  W:  Welcome to Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. We have an outstanding permanent collection including fine art, ceramics, jewellery, furniture, local history, - the list just goes on! And a programme of changing exhibitions so there is always something new to see.

 

Cheltenham Race Course:  W: The jewel in Jump racing's crown plays host to the best jumping action in the world from 350 spectacular acres in the lee of the beautiful Cotswold hills. Whether you're here on a crisp bright October day or a balmy evening in May, you'll feel that unmistakeable Cheltenham magic. The racing, the setting, the tradition and history ... an experience you'll never forget.

Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre W: Located in a fine 18th century grade II listed building in the Market Place. Our permanent displays tell the story of this historic market town, from prehistoric times up until the present day. You can discover more about the history of the town and local area by investigating our collections and by meeting some of our famous former residents as they guide you through history.

Cinderbury Iron Age Farm W: Closed but hopefully will reopen soon - see this site for an update  ...

 

Clearwell Caves W: Natural caverns tunnelled into by miners for over 4000 years searching for ores to make iron, steel and ochre for paints. Nine impressive caverns, tools etc. ....

 

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

 

Corinium Museum W:   Step through a triumphal arch to arrive in Corinium; second largest city in Roman Britain, population c. 15, 000. Experience life as a Roman. Marvel at the stunning mosaics.  Dress as a Roman soldier. Explore their engineering and artistry. Recommended by Christopher Ruddick ..

Costume Museum - Bath W: Assembly Rooms, Bath  - The finest museum of fashionable dress in the world.  More than 150 figures in original garments on display. Special exhibition for 2005, ‘Jane Austen: Film and Fashion’ featuring costumes from well known TV and film adaptations. Open daily, closed 25 & 26 Dec.

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 W:  A comprehensive official guide to where to stay and things to see in the Cotswolds ..

 

Country House Associations List

Click here to go to a list of Country House Associations ...

 

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Samantha Dadd Art Studio W::  Welcome to Samantha Dadd's website where you will find a selection of her original paintings, published prints, art classes and details of forthcoming exhibitions.

 

Dean Forest Railway W:  The beautiful and historic Royal Forest of Dean offers many attractions to visitors. The Dean Forest Railway – based near Lydney in Gloucestershire – provides the sight, sounds and smells of travel on a rural branch line from a bygone era. A standard gauge heritage railway operated by steam trains – and the occasional heritage diesel or diesel railcar. The round trip is over 8 miles. Norchard Station has a free museum, gift shop and café.

 Dean Heritage Centre w: The Dean Heritage Centre has five galleries and a library to explore inside the Museum and numerous displays and attractions to discover outside. The Museum's five galleries explore the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day.

 

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

 

Dyrham Park: SW: Spectacular late 17th-century mansion, garden and deer park. William and Mary mansion nestling in an ancient deer park. Lavish 17th-century collections reflect the fashion for all things Dutch. Victorian domestic quarters give an insight into life below stairs. Elegant formal gardens, woodland, and lakes to explore. Film location for Remains of the Day (1993).

 

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Educational Information List - click here

 

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. ..

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Fleet Air Arm Museum W:  The Museum has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe together with the first British built Concorde which you can go on-board and visit the cockpit. The Museum's award winning Aircraft Carrier Experience is where the Museum meets theatre. You'll be 'transported' by helicopter to the replica flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS ARK ROYAL. On board the Ark Royal you'll see fighter aircraft and two enormous projection screens showing a Phantom strike fighter and a Buccaneer fighter-bomber.

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.

Fox Talbot Museum W: Commemorates the life of William Henry Fox Talbot  - one of the greatest figures of the 19th century - mathematician, physician, philologist and transcriber of Syrian and Chaldean cuneiform texts. In late September 1840 he invented the positive / negative process and he is known as The Father of Modern Photography.

 

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Gardens List - click here

Geevor Tin Mine SW:  The largest preserved mining site in the UK. In the far west of Cornwall, on the Atlantic Coast. Here Cornwall's mining history comes to life. Until 1990 Geevor was a working mine, now a museum, with many surface buildings, a guided underground tour through 18th / 19th century workings, a shop and a cafe.

Glastonbury Abbey W: Magnificent, evocative and awe-inspiring ruined Abbey, set in 36 acres of beautiful Somerset parkland, ponds, orchard and wildlife areas. Steeped in 2000 years of history and legend. Traditionally the first Christian sanctuary in Britain and legendary burial place of King Arthur. Modern museum. Holy Thorn tree. Gift Shop. Open all year. See website for events etc.

Gloucester Cathedral W: You are most welcome to visit the Cathedral, either to attend a service and to hear our wonderful choir, or to attend any of our events or concerts. Or you are welcome to come and visit and experience the architecture of the building.  We have a gift shop and a coffee shop where you can buy a souvenir or relax.

Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery W: Living Gloucester is Gloucester City Council's million- piece, four-dimensional jigsaw of our city. The site is continually being updated and as it stands today, represents the first stage of its development. Take a look and enter now!

Gloucester Folk Museum W: Gloucester Folk Museum is one of the oldest-established museums dedicated to social history. The collections have been drawn together through mainly gifts from the entire county of Gloucestershire, and represent one of the most fascinating collections of such material.

Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Gallery: Dedicated to promoting contemporary designer crafts. A resource for those seeking high quality British contemporary designer crafts, whether it be for education about the crafts and design, or be exhibition curators, or be public art consultants, or be those inspired to purchase or commission specially designed and made items. A permanent Gallery in Painswick provides the opportunity to buy members work all the year round.

 

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Hampton Court W: Hampton Court, Herefordshire is a castle on the meadows of the river Lugg, backed by a steep wooded escarpment and surrounded by woodland and grounds of 1,000 acres. Founded by King Henry in the early 15th century the castle has been completely restored.

Keith Harding's World of Mechanical Music  W:  Welcome to The World of Mechanical Music, a special place in the heart of England noted for traditional standards of British craftsmanship and hospitality. In a period setting in the beautiful Cotswolds is a unique collection of self-playing musical instruments, presented as live entertainment. Here is also what has been described as “the best gift shop in the Cotswolds”, and the famous restoration workshops, which serve discerning collectors from the whole world.

Hereford Cathedral  W:  Explore the treasures and history of Hereford Cathedral from Saxon times to the present day with our experienced guides at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm (Monday – Saturday) throughout the summer months. Historic architectural tours may focus on a historic/artistic period (or periods) of your choice, including The Medieval Cathedral, Tudor History, The Civil War, The Victorian Cathedral or The Cathedral in the twenty-first century.

History Info. sites Lists - coming soon

 

 

Holst Birthplace Museum W: The Regency terrace house where Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets was born in 1874.  The story of the man and his music is told alongside a fascinating display of personal belongings including his piano.  The museum is also a fine period house showing the upstairs downstairs way of life in times past, including a working Victorian kitchen and laundry, elegant Regency drawing room and charming Edwardian nursery.

Hotel Finder Sites Lists

 

 

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Jane Austen Centre - Bath W:  Much more than information about the Jane Austen Centre, this website features an online Jane Austen magazine with over 500 articles, a giftshop, information about the Jane Austen Festival, Regency tea rooms, walking tours, Jane Austen's Regency World magazine, an online quiz plus a comprehensive list of research relevant Jane Austen related links.

 

 

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Kelmscott Manor W: The country home of William Morris  - poet, craftsman and socialist - from 1871 until his death in 1896. The house contains a collection of the possessions and works of Morris and his associates, including furniture, textiles, carpets and ceramics ..

Keynes Country & Cotswold Water Park  W: The Cotswold Water Park is an area of countryside set on the border between Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. More than 140 lakes, created through gravel extraction, provide the setting for activities, accommodation and attractions, with something for everyone.

 

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Lacock Abbey W: Country house created out of a medieval abbey, the home of a pioneer of photography. Medieval cloistered abbey converted into a fine country house. Newly-restored botanic gardens and greenhouse and Fascinating museum dedicated to the 'Father of Modern Photography'. Uniquely preserved country village and location for films, Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, Cranford Chronicles and The Other Boleyn Girl.

Longleat House W: Regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. Substantially completed by 1580 and now home to the 7th Marquess of Bath, Longleat is set within 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland with a further 8000 acres (3,200 hectares) of woodland, lakes and farmland. In the late 13th Century a priory belonging to the Black Canons of the Order of St Augustine occupied the site where Longleat House now stands.

Ludlow Castle W: 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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Miscellaneous List

 

Miscellaneous: Cultural/Ethnic Sites List

 

 

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National Birds of Prey Centre W: The Centre is home to some 170 birds of prey, which includes 25 species of owls and 22 species of eagles, hawks, and falcons; and is one of the premiere birds of prey centres in the uk. The Centre also has an active captive breeding programme of many of its residents and also contributes to conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation of the many species brought into the Centre each year.

 

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

 

 

National Waterways Museum W: Canals have been part of British life for over 200 years, visit the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne to find out how and why they were built. Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system. Our collection of historic boats, the largest in the world, climb aboard and discover what life was like living and working on our canals and rivers.

Nature in Art W: Nature in Art is the world’s first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature. Our growing collection is housed in a fine Georgian mansion dating from the mid 1700’s. We regularly change our displays and have a vibrant programme of temporary exhibitions supported by an unrivalled programme of artists in residence.

   

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RHS Garden Rosemoor: SW: Set deep in the lovely North Devon countryside, RHS Garden Rosemoor has now come of age as a garden of national importance. Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS 11 years ago, since when the original eight acres have been greatly developed.

 

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.

Roman Baths W: Roman Baths, Bath - The finest religious spa in Northern Europe, built 2000 years ago around the country’s only hot springs. Fine Roman museum, audio guides and computer animations. Open daily, closed 25 & 26 Dec.

Royal International Air Tattoo W: Visit the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in 2010 - it is one of the World's premier airshows featuring the latest and historic military aircraft plus national display teams from far and wide - see their website for full information.

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St Michael's Mount SW: A national treasure not to be missed – ancient, romantic and breathtakingly beautiful. Follow in the steps of pilgrims, mariners, even giants to discover the legends and the real stories of the Mount. Part Benedictine priory, part embattled castle and still the home of the St Aubyn family. Walk the causeway at low water, or take a ferry when the tide comes in, either way it's an adventure. Harbour village features shops,cafe and the Sail Loft Restaurant.

Sherborne Castle W: Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, home of the Digby family since 1617.

 

 

Sports and Hobbies Organisation's Sites List

 

 

Stonehenge W: Erected between circa 3000BC and 1600BC, as a circular structure, aligned with the rising of the sun at the midsummer solstice. There's always been intense debate over Stonehenge. Certainly, it was the focal point in a landscape filled with prehistoric ceremonial structures. It was also an enormous investment of labour and time. Only a sophisticated society could have mustered so large a workforce and the design and construction skills necessary to produce it and its surrounding monuments.

Stourhead House & Garden W: Celebrated 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion. Enchanting temples, monuments and rare planting around a tranquil lake. Palladian mansion filled with Georgian treasures: Chippendale furniture and fine paintings. Mature woodlands with a collection of exotic trees. Stunning views from the top of Alfred's Tower, one of the Trust's finest follies. Two interesting Iron Age Hill-forts to explore.

Sturminster Newton Mill W: A water powered mill set in one of Dorset's most picturesque locations.

 

 

Sudeley Castle W: Nestled in the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions not only celebrates its rich history but also explores the new. Various exhibitions give an insight into Sudeley throughout the ages, and are surrounded by 14 acres of magnificent gardens. The groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition returns for a second year with internationally renowned artists.

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Tewkesbury Abbey  W:

 

Theatres, Regional List

 

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Wells Cathedral W: Wells Cathedral is one of the most beautiful of English cathedrals. Nestling at the foot of the Mendip Hills in Somerset it is the centrepiece of the mediaeval city of Wells, the smallest city in England.  Its magnificent West Front still carries almost three hundred mediaeval statues and the cathedral houses the second oldest mechanical working clock in the world.

Westbury Court Garden W: A Dutch water garden - a rare and beautiful survival, the only restored Dutch water garden in the country. It's reputedly home to England's oldest evergreen oak and contains many other 16th and 17th-century trees and shrubs.

 

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust W: WWT was established in 1946 by the naturalist and artist, the late Sir Peter Scott. He pioneered the concept of bringing people closer to nature. WWT manages nine spectacular wetland visitor centres around the UK.  With partnerships all around the world and vital ecological, conservation and research achievements to its credit, WWT is now the largest UK charity dedicated to saving wetlands and their wildlife on an international scale.

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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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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.

 

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Entertainment Information and West End Theatre Ticket Agencies

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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: Can cover its cost in just a few visits. For example, Blenheim Palace's standard entrance charge is £11.50, Hampton Court Palace is £11.80, Warwick Castle is £13.50 and Windsor Castle £11.50. A total of £48.30, whereas a 4-day Pass costs just £28.00! That's a saving of over 40%. Or 7-Day Pass costs £39, 15-Day Pass £52, 1-Month Pass £70.

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

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Aquatic-Experience:

 

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Animal Farm Adventure Park: W:

 

Avon Valley Country Park W:

 

Bailey BalloonsW: Champagne flights ..

 

Bodmin & Wenford Railway SW:

 

Brean Sands Leisure Park W:

 

Bourton Model Railway: W:

 

Brewery Arts: W: Cotswolds arts and crafts centre ..

 

Bristol Zoo Gardens W:

 

Brokerswood Country Park W:

 

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park  SW:

 

Concorde at Filton: W:

 

Cotswold Falconry Centre:W:

 

Court Farm Country Park: W:

 

Dean Forest Railway: W:

 

Dean Heritage Centre W:

 

Donkey Sanctuary Devon  SW:

 

Forest of Dean Model Village W:

 

Forest Model Village and Gardens W:

 

Giffords Circus: various locations see site

 

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway W:

 

Haynes International Motor Museum  W:

 

Hawking Centre (The)

 

Keynes Country & Cotswold Water Park  W:

 

Longleat  W:

 

Milky Way Adventure Park  SW:

 

National Marine Aquarium SW:

 

Newquay Zoo SW:

 

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm  W:

 

North Somerset Museum W:

 

Prinknash Bird & Deer Park W:

 

SeaQuarium W:

 

Studley Grange Garden & Butterfly World W:

 

Swindon & Cricklade Railway W:

 

West Somerset RailwayW:

 

 

Woodlands Leisure Park  SW:

 

 

Miniatura Park SW: Miniatura Park consists of three areas: Landmark Gardens, Goony Farm, and The Dinosaur Trail. The walkway around the dinosaur swamp has been widened for wheelchair and pushchair access and new scenes have been added. Live entertainment is a new part of the menu, with creatures in the gardens on Monday to Fridays from May until September.

Wye Valley Butterfly Park W: 

 

   

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Gardens, Forests, Parks

Abbey House Gardens W: 16th century gardens alongside Malmesbury Abbey ..

 

Batsford Arboretum & Wild Garden W:A rare and beautiful collection of trees and wild flowers located in 55 acres of spectacular Cotswold countryside.  Wander along magical meandering paths, beside streams and amongst Japanese flowering cherries and magnolias.  Find the Foo Dog and Hermit's Cave.  Make a  wish with the Buddha.  Eternal peace and tranquillity in wonderful surroundings.

Birdland - Park & Gardens W:

 

 

Bourton House Garden W: Surrounding a delightful 18th century Cotswold manor house (not open) and 16th century tithe barn, this exciting 3-acre garden positively fizzes with ideas. Featuring flamboyant borders, imaginative topiary, profusions of herbaceous borders and exotic plants and, not least, a myriad of magically planted pots; a plantsman’s paradise ...

Burrow Farm Gardens W:

 

Cotehele SW: Medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds. Riverside gardens with great seasonal variety. Ghostly goings on: hazy figures, music and a strange herbal smell. Film location for 'Twelfth Night' (1996). Take a boat trip on the River Tamar from Cotehele Quay.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden: M:

 

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.
 

Eden Project SW: The Warm Temperate Biome, the largest conservatory in the world, is 240 m long, 110 m wide and 50 m high. Natural gardens bloom in Mediterranean, Californian and South African habitats.

 

Forde Abbey W: Enjoy Forde Abbey’s 30 acres of award winning informal gardens with the vivid herbaceous borders, mature trees and wide sloping lawns. The walled kitchen garden, bog garden and rockery provide a wealth of specialist plants for the keen gardener. These are viewed against spectacular architectural features not least the Abbey itself and the Centenary Fountain, the highest powered fountain in England .
Lanhydrock House & Gardens SW:Magnificent late Victorian country house with extensive servants' quarters, gardens and wooded estate. Stunning seventeenth-century gatehouse and long gallery. The ultimate 19th-century 'Upstairs/Downstairs' experience. Fabulous collection of spring-flowering magnolias and bluebell woods. Successful dormouse breeding programme. Film location for 'The Three Musketeers' (1993) and 'Twelfth Night' (1996).

Lost Gardens of Heligan: sw:

 

 

Marwood Hill  SW:

 

 

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 w: 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.

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

 

RHS Garden Rosemoor: SW: Set deep in the lovely North Devon countryside, RHS Garden Rosemoor has now come of age as a garden of national importance. Lady Anne Berry gifted Rosemoor to the RHS 11 years ago, since when the original eight acres have been greatly developed.
Stourhead W: Celebrated 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion. Enchanting temples, monuments and rare planting around a tranquil lake. Palladian mansion filled with Georgian treasures: Chippendale furniture and fine paintings. Mature woodlands with a collection of exotic trees. Stunning views from the top of Alfred's Tower, one of the Trust's finest follies. Outstanding way-marked walks on open downlands and in moorland.

Trebah Garden SW:

 

 

Westbury Court Garden W:  A Dutch water garden - a rare and beautiful survival, the only restored Dutch water garden in the country. It's reputedly home to England's oldest evergreen oak and contains many other 16th and 17th-century trees and shrubs.

   

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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:

 

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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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