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England Yorkshire 

Castle Howard

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Castle Howard is an impressive stately home in North Yorkshire. Built in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castle Howard should be top of your list of things to do when you visit Yorkshire. This magnificent 18th-century house and gardens are a popular visitor attraction and many describe it as the UK Palace of Versailles. There is a huge amount to see and do, from carefully curated exhibitions in the main house to exhibitions, displays, sporting events, and lavish gardens. There are a thousand acres of parkland to explore, as…

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England Sussex 

Drusillas Park Zoo

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A small zoo spanning just ten acres, Drusillas Park Zoo is a family-friendly attraction located near Alfriston, in East Sussex. It is home to a range of both wild and domestic animals, and boasts a number of attractions including the popular Go Safari!, and the first Hello Kitty themed attraction in Europe. The exhibits and attractions are aimed at young children between the ages of two and ten years old, but adults can have plenty of fun here too, with hundreds of beautiful animals to meet. Animals: Over the years,…

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England Leicester 

The National Space Centre

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Located next to the River Soar on the north side of Leicester, the National Space Centre is a museum that focuses on the fields of astronomy and space science. It is also home to a space research program, which is conducted in association with the local University of Leicester. The building itself is a unique tower that contains minimal steel supports, instead using a semi-transparent cladding of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) plastic ‘pillows’, which has made the building one of the most instantly recognisable in the area. The building itself was…

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Uncategorized 

Hadleigh Park

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Located in Essex, Hadleigh Country Park offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for the perfect setting for an idyllic countryside picnic, want to explore some important historical sites, take in the stunning views or take on one of the UK’s top mountain biking courses, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to finding things to see and do. It’s perfect as both a place to unwind and relax, or somewhere that you can go to challenge yourself. Walking: Spanning almost four hundred acres, Hadleigh Country Park is one…

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Norfolk 

BeWILDerwood

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For those families with a sense of adventure and fun who are always on the look-out for the next experience, BeWILDerwood may be exactly what you’re looking for. Located in Norfolk, BeWILDerwood is an adventure park like no other, featuring all kinds of unique characters, attractions, and experiences, much of which is outdoors. The Adventure, Mystique, and Magic of BeWILDerwood When it comes to finding the best words to describe BeWILDerwood, things such as adventure, magic, and mystique pop into mind. The adventure park is themed around the forest, so…

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England Shropshire 

Ironbridge Gorge

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Sometimes it’s not necessary to get on a plane and travel a great distance in order to have a fun and unique travel experience. People are often surprised at the many attractions located around them, which allow you to get a richer sense of your country’s culture and history. The Ironbridge Gorge is a perfect example of a local attraction that is filled with all kinds of adventure and experiences to explore. What is the Ironbridge Gorge? The Ironbridge Gorge is a World Heritage Site and is located along the…

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Portsmouth 

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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The Royal Navy has a long and illustrious history. Our naval forces have been involved in numerous conflicts over the centuries, from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Battle of Jutland. Famous naval heroes include Vice-Admiral Fitzroy, Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Lord Nelson. For anyone with an interest in naval history, the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a fantastic day out. Top-Rated Attraction in Portsmouth The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is a working naval shipyard, but it also has a host of attractions for visitors, including historic ships and naval museums.…

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Warwick 

Warwick Castle

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No trip to England would be complete without visiting at least one castle, and when it comes to those that really stand out, Warwick Castle is often found on the list. Warwick Castle is steeped in a rich history that leads to a sense of adventure, magic, and even myth. It doesn’t matter if you’re travelling on your own, as a group, or with kids, there is plenty to explore here. Time Stands Still at Warwick Castle Warwick Castle dates back more than 1,100 years and was built by William…

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London 

The Shard

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The shard, constructed between March 2009 and November 2012, is the tallest building in the UK, standing at an impressive 309.9 metres tall. Although a relatively new addition to the city, The Shard has already earned a place among the most iconoic of the structures visible along the London skyline. The Architecture The Shard was designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano whose other work includes The George Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Whitney Museum Of American Art in New York City. Pano took inspiration particularly from buildings that featured…

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Leicester 

Bradgate Park

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Bradgate Park is one of England’s most outstandingly beautiful nature parks, located in Charmwood Forest, Leicestershire. Spread over 830 acres of publicly accessible land which was first designated as an enclosed deer park as part of a preservation project Bradgate Park offers some of the most spectacular examples of the beauty to be found in the English countryside. The History England has a long history of conservation efforts and owing to its previous position as the cultural and scientific heart of the Western world, many of these projects, such as…

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