Group Visits Guide 2022-2024

GROUP VISITS GUIDE 2022

GROUP VISITS GUIDE 2022–2024

CONTENTS

Introduction 1 New and noteworthy 2 Planning a visit 4 Our travel trade team 6 Inspiring itineraries 8 London 20 South East 30 South West 40 East of England 50 East Midlands 56 West Midlands 60 Yorkshire 66 North West 76 Hadrian’s Wall 80 North East 86 Region maps 92 Index 98

ENGLISH HERITAGE REGIONS

NORTH EAST

HADRIAN’S WALL

NORTH WEST

Tel: 0117 975 1349 traveltrade@english-heritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

WEST MIDLANDS

SOUTH WEST

YORKSHIRE

EAST MIDLANDS

EAST OF ENGLAND

LONDON SOUTH EAST

Welcome

We look forward to welcoming your groups to our sites as the group and inbound tourism sectors start their recovery.

Our sites are welcoming, friendly and safe, and they offer such a wide range of experiences. Visitors can roam around historic buildings, get close up with ancient artefacts and take part in unforgettable events. They can relax in beautiful gardens, go on absorbing guided tours and reconnect with friends over afternoon tea. Not forgetting the opportunity to hear fascinating stories, discover quirky facts and enjoy the simple pleasures of escaping into the past.

And wherever you want to visit, you can be assured that we’re working hard to keep everyone safe at our sites, with a range of measures in place to protect all our visitors, volunteers and staff.

This updated edition of the Group Visits Guide gives you all the inspiration and information you need to organise brilliant days out in the places where history really happened, but if you need any more help, do feel free to get in touch. Our team is on hand to help you make your visit as successful and stressfree as possible, and they’re always happy to help.

Emma Peters Senior Marketing Manager Stonehenge and Travel Trade November 2021

We’ve made a few updates to this guide for 2023/4. Overleaf you’ll find details of the key changes which I hope you and your group will enjoy.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

SEE OUR LATEST TRANSFORMATIONS

We’re always striving to provide your groups with a modern visitor experience – even at our most ancient sites. Find out more about our latest transformations.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER

A major project has breathed new life into this iconic York attraction. A spectacular roof deck now offers panoramic views across the heart of the ancient city, while inside, soundscapes and new walkways get visitors closer to the tower’s stories and secrets. Exclusive pre-opening access is available for groups.

MARBLE HILL

Marble Hill is an elegant 18th-century villa surrounded by idyllic gardens and parkland on the banks of the Thames. Thanks to an £8 million restoration project, groups can now admire exquisite interiors, wander through the recreated Georgian garden and discover the story of Marble Hill’s remarkable owner, Henrietta Howard. Refreshments are available in the revamped Coach House Café.

New walkways and roof deck at Clifford’s Tower.

BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS

With restored buildings and reinstated planting, the Victorian gardens of Brodsworth Hall are now even more delightful. Visitors can step inside the unique Swiss-style Target House – a lodge in which the owners could shelter and take tea during archery practice – and admire the Eyecatcher folly. The Rose Garden has also been restored to its original Victorian design, featuring over 200 roses.

RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND AMPHITHEATRE

As the gateway to Roman Britannia, Richborough was the site of a busy port town and, in later centuries, a powerful fortress. From 2023 visitors will be able to climb a reconstruction of a wooden gateway and rampart, explore the site with an audio guide and new displays, and discover stories and artefacts from Roman Richborough in the revamped museum. Access is being improved across the site.

BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS

From Summer 2023 groups will be able to experience Belsay like never before. New interpretation is shining new light on the history of the medieval castle and neoclassical hall, while the gardens have been reinvigorated with a plant scheme created by renowned designer Dan Pearson. A bright and welcoming new café will open in the former coach house and accessibility is being improved across the site.

LINDISFARNE PRIORY

A visit to Holy Island will be even more unforgettable from 2023. Your group will be able to admire Anglo Saxon artefacts and recent site-finds in the refurbished museum, which will feature new poetry and artwork. Outside, visitors will be able to trace the history of the site with new panels and admire a new sculpture commemorating St Cuthbert.

PLANNING A VISIT

ITINERARY IDEAS

Look out for itinerary ideas at the start of each regional section and attached to certain properties. These routes highlight sites that are close to each other and are often linked to the same era, historical event, or significant personality. They also identify nearby properties that share a prominent feature, such as recreated gardens.

Finding a property

Properties are listed by region on pages 20-91. You can also see them plotted on regional maps on pages 92-97. To search for a specific property, please see the index on page 98.

Opening times and admission prices

Full details of opening times and admission prices for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, including discounted prices for groups of 11 or more are published in a separate leaflet. Please contact us if you don’t have a copy, or download it from www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

Advance booking

Pre-booking your group visit gives you guaranteed entry and peace of mind. It’s essential at some sites, and always advisable. Guided tours and exclusive out-of-hours visits have to be booked well in advance and are always subject to availability. You can find contact details for making a group booking on the individual property listings (pages 20-91).

Further advice on planning and making your group booking can be found online at www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

Cancellations

Please advise the property as soon as possible if you need to cancel a visit, if special arrangements have been made (e.g. a guided tour or catering has been booked) a cancellation fee may be charged if insufficient notice has been given.

Facilities

Many of our properties offer excellent catering facilities, serving fresh, local food –look out for this symbol r . This symbol s indicates the property also has a shop where group members can browse for gifts, souvenirs and regional delights.

Parking and public transport

This symbol U indicates there is coach parking on site. Where there is none, we provide details of drop-off locations and/or coach parking nearby.

If you plan to visit using public transport, please go to the site’s web pages at www.english-heritage.org.uk for details of bus, train and underground routes.

Access

Making all our properties accessible to all visitors is very important to us.

w This symbol indicates that at least some areas of the site are easily accessible to wheelchair users.

F This symbol indicates that the property has toilet facilities suitable for wheelchair users.

For a thorough guide to accessibility and the special facilities at many of our properties please refer to our website. We would also encourage you to contact the property to discuss your requirements.

Hospitality

C This symbol indicates that a site may be closed at certain times for private events. Please check with the individual property in advance.

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HOW THE TRAVEL TRADE TEAM CAN HELP

English Heritage’s dedicated Travel Trade team is available to support you as you plan and promote group travel to our properties.

MARKETING YOUR TRIP

If you need photographs, testimonials or other material to help promote your trip, please contact us. We also offer free familiarisation visits for group organisers.

AGENCY VOUCHER SCHEME

We offer an Agency Voucher Scheme to simplify administration at the time of booking and on arrival. Apply for an account and once it’s set up, just tell us you’re using AVS as the payment method when you make your booking. Your tour leader can show your company voucher when they arrive at a site, and your group can start enjoying their visit with no need for a complicated cash transaction.

Please get in touch to see if your company qualifies for AVS or to apply for an account.

STAY INFORMED

If you’d like to find out even more ways to make the most of your visits, or hear about the latest news then visit the trade section of our website and register for our trade e-newsletter. www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

OVERSEAS VISITOR PASS

Perfect for touring holidays in England, the English Heritage Overseas Visitors Pass is the best way to explore our wealth of historic properties.

With 9- or 16-day options, the pass entitles overseas visitors to:

■ Free entry to over 100 historic attractions including Stonehenge

■ Free or reduced entry price to hundreds of action-packed special events

■ Free souvenir guidebook.

The Overseas Visitors Pass is great value for money. The more the pass is used, the bigger the savings. Visitors can recoup the cost in just two or three visits.

For more information on how to sell the Overseas Visitors Pass please get in touch.

CONTACT US

+44 (0)117 975 1349 traveltrade@english-heritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

AT YOUR SERVICE

TAILOR-MADE TOURS AND MORE FOR YOUR GROUP

■ Whole-day tour of Witley Court and Gardens

Spend the morning touring the grounds with the Head Gardener and get special behind-the-scenes access. After lunch, meet your guide for an illustrated talk with photographs and original objects that will bring the past to life for your group.

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Private hire at Eltham Palace & Gardens

A stunning slice of the past just 20 minutes from Waterloo East, take your group to Eltham Palace – they’ll be immersed in the Art Deco lifestyle of 1930s millionaires as they enjoy cocktails and canapés.

■ Discover Osborne

Expert guides invite you inside Osborne to take an intimate glimpse into the private family life of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their family during public opening hours or as an exclusive out-of-hours visit.

■ Tea time at Marble Hill

Meet your guide for a history of tea and Henrietta’s love of it at Marble Hill followed by a freshly made afternoon tea from the coach house café.

■ Stand inside the stones We can offer your group the once-in-a-lifetime experience of standing inside the stone circle at Stonehenge outside of normal opening hours.

If you have your own ideas for a special group outing, then we’d love to hear from you and wherever possible accommodate you. Many of our properties offer private hire for parties and events. Find out more at www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/venue-hire

Do you like to find something really special for your group to enjoy on a trip out? Something set up especially for them and no one else? Then look no further. At many of our sites, we can tailor-make a visit just for you. Here are some ideas to whet your appetite: 0117 975 1349 traveltrade@english-heritage.org.uk www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade www.twitter.com/englishheritage www.facebook.com/englishheritage

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UNCOVER OUR HORTICULTURAL HISTORY

The landscapes and gardens in our care tell the story of centuries of gardening and design. From grand landscapes to kitchen gardens, and from pleasure grounds to parterres, we care for some of England’s finest, and they are a highlight of a visit to one of our sites.

The best way to unearth a garden’s past and pick up a tip or two is to pre-book your group onto a guided tour. Most of our garden sites offer them.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

SIX OF THE BEST GARDENS FOR GROUPS

Audley End House and Gardens | 53 Capability Brown-designed landscaped parkland, organic Kitchen Garden with traditional plant varieties, serpentine lake and 19th-century parterre.

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens | 88 20 acres of outstanding gardens with year-round interest. Spectacular rhododendrons, unique quarry gardens and a NCCPG National Collection of irises.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | 69 Award-winning restored Victorian gardens with statue walks, fern dell with grotto, delightful displays of spring flowers and formal summer bedding.

Osborne | 32

Grounds that sweep down to the sea feature historic woods, flower-filled terraces, a walled kitchen garden and miniature fruit and vegetable plots once tended to by Victoria and Albert’s children.

Walmer Castle and Gardens | 37

This Kentish gem includes a restored early 19th-century woodland walk and sunken glen garden, kitchen garden, yew lined broadwalk, wildflower meadow, and a contemporary garden designed for the Queen Mother.

Wrest Park | 52

A vast and varied estate showcasing 300 years of horticultural design with individual garden areas, unique follies, water features and woodland glades.

UNCOVER OUR HISTORY OF DEFENCE

England’s castles stand as enduring symbols of our island’s past. Their mighty walls once withstood sieges, threatened rebels and sheltered kings. Today we welcome visitors to 66 of the most magnificent castles in the country, and many of them feature all the group-friendly facilities you’d expect from a modern-day visitor attraction.

Dover Castle

SIX OF THE BEST CASTLES FOR GROUPS

Bolsover Castle | 58

Everything a picture-book castle should be, with turrets, towers and spiral staircases.

Carisbrooke Castle | 34

Once the prison of King Charles I and now home to a gang of cheeky donkeys. Enjoy stunning views across the Isle of Wight and a pretty Edwardian-inspired walled garden.

Carlisle Castle | 78

For centuries this mighty stronghold was a flashpoint for frontier warfare and a notorious prison – Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated here in 1586.

Dover Castle | 35

Situated on top of the iconic white cliffs, take a guided ‘early-bird’ tour of the Secret Wartime Tunnels, where the miraculous Dunkirk evacuation was masterminded.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden | 62

Kenilworth’s stunning red ruins were once the site of a lavish 19-day party thrown to impress Queen Elizabeth I. Robert Dudley created a miniature palace and garden just for her.

Pendennis Castle | 45

Pendennis defended the Cornish coast from Tudor times and saw action in the Second World War.

UNCOVER OUR MONASTIC HISTORY

Ravaged by King Henry VIII in the 16th century, many of England’s monasteries and priories survive only as evocative ruins. But they still bear testament to a time when they were home to vibrant communities at the heart of medieval life.

A visit to one of our monastic sites will give your group vivid insights into religious life in medieval England. They’ll discover more about how monks and nuns lived, prayed and worked, and about how they interacted with wider society.

Whitby Abbey

SIX OF THE BEST ABBEYS FOR GROUPS

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield | 33

Built by William the Conqueror, the abbey ruins are part of this must-see battlefield site. An exhibition in the still-complete abbey gatehouse explores monastic life in the centuries following England’s most famous battle.

Hailes Abbey | 48

Visit the museum to discover the treasures of Hailes, uncovering stories of the monks who lived and worshipped at the abbey.

Lindisfarne Priory | 89

Standing serenely on remote Holy Island, the priory was one of the most important centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England.

Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens | 70

Your group can explore the designed gardens, an arts and crafts mansion and the reconstructed monk’s cell and herb garden before stopping by the delightful café.

Rievaulx Abbey | 71

Visit the most extensive monastic remains in Britain in a picturesque and peaceful setting, with fine views from the contemporary café.

Whitby Abbey | 73

Explore hauntingly beautiful ruins, famous for its fictional links with Count Dracula and as the place where the future of the English church was decided in 664.

UNCOVER OUR HISTORIC HOUSES

Discover both sides of England’s aristocratic past at grand houses across the country, where the wealthy elite lived in luxury and the working classes endured long days of labour.

Groups can experience life upstairs and downstairs and find out what led to the rise and fall of the age of the country house. Many of these places contain original furnishings and stunning artworks, and visitors can also often see some of the humbler spaces occupied by servants and staff.

SIX OF THE BEST HOUSES FOR GROUPS

Apsley House | 28

The 1st Duke of Wellington hosted lavish banquets to celebrate his victory over Napoleon at his London home. This elegant house at Hyde Park Corner contains the treasures and artworks from his collection .

Audley End House and Gardens | 53

From the State Rooms to the Service Wing, immerse yourself in this vast mansion to discover what it took to run a great house.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens | 69 Step back in time with a visit to this Victorian mansion which has been preserved as the last owner left it in 1988, complete with ‘family clutter’.

The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House | 36

Darwin’s charming home for 40 years, still furnished as it was when he lived here – complete with his study and an exhibition on his life.

Osborne | 32

The seaside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert still bears witness to their lavish tastes, with original furnishings throughout the house and many of the couple’s personal treasures on display.

Witley Court and Gardens | 64

The remains of a decadent mansion where the Prince of Wales was on the guest list and real diamonds sparkled on the Christmas tree.

UNCOVER OUR UNIQUE COLLECTIONS

From ancient artefacts to Roman remains and from amazing artworks to priceless jewellery, we have some enthralling collections on display to wow your groups.

Ranger’s House

SIX OF THE BEST COLLECTIONS FOR GROUPS

Birdoswald Roman Fort | 82

The fascinating Roman artefacts on display include female burial remains, challenging the view that Hadrian’s Wall was the preserve of military men.

Chesters Roman Fort and Museum | 84

Hundreds of fascinating finds from the central section of Hadrian’s Wall unearthed by Victorian antiquarian John Clayton.

Kenwood | 22

The world-famous art collection at Kenwood includes paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Constable.

Osborne | 32

Part of the Royal Collection, Osborne’s artworks, furniture, furnishings and personal mementos provide an intimate glimpse into the family life of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children.

Ranger’s House –The Wernher Collection | 27

Featuring more than 700 works of fine and decorative art, from medieval sculptures and glittering enamels to Renaissance paintings, Dutch Old Masters and French tapestries.

Stonehenge | 42

Amazing archaeological treasures found at Stonehenge and nearby prehistoric sites include tools used for the monument’s construction and precious jewellery from burial mounds.

UNCOVER OUR FASCINATING TOURS

When you book a guided tour with one of our experts or knowledgeable volunteers your group will discover the fascinating facts and deepest secrets behind some of England’s finest historic attractions. Many of our sites host pre-booked tours, and some can even tailor them into something very special just for you.

Kenwood

SIX OF THE BEST TOURS FOR GROUPS

Eltham Palace and Gardens | 24

Book a personalised house and garden tour of this Art Deco mansion when the house is closed to other visitors over the winter, with refreshments included.

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden | 62

Let our expert guide shed light on the love story of Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley and her spectacular nineteen-day visit to Kenilworth Castle.

Kenwood | 22 Treat your group to a guided tour of this magnificent house and its exquisite collection or of Kenwood’s leafy 18th century parkland estate.

Stonehenge | 42

Book well in advance and give your group the once-in-a-lifetime hosted experience of standing inside the Stone Circle outside normal opening hours.

Whitby Abbey | 73

Sample a mead-tasting session after one of our free 20-minute highlight tours for groups, covering the site’s history from dinosaurs to Dracula.

Wrest Park | 52

Take your pick of our guided tours and show your group the stunning grounds, archaeological treasures in our stores or original hand-painted oriental wallpaper in rooms not normally open to the public.

Whether you’re looking to entertain art lovers, history enthusiasts, architectural experts or those with a passion for gardening, we’ve got a London property to inspire your group. Discover an art deco mansion, admire celebrated works of art and enter the private world of a military hero. Outside, explore 18th-century parkland or admire the details of an arts and crafts garden.

ITINERARY IDEAS

For a day out packed with glamour, combine a visit to Eltham Palace with a trip to nearby Ranger’s House and the glittering Wernher Collection of medieval and Renaissance artworks. Group tours are available during the winter season on request.

Time your visit to Wellington Arch to coincide with the Changing of the Guard and from the roof-top balcony you will see the Household Cavalry riding through the arch below.

KENWOOD

On the edge of Hampstead Heath surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London’s hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, including Rembrandt’s ‘Portrait with Two Circles’, are free for everyone to enjoy or treat your group to a special guided tour.

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ kenwood

Hampstead Lane, London NW3 7JR

FACILITIES r w s F B

Coach Parking

None on site. Coaches should drop-off at East Lodge and then find appropriate parking on Hampstead Lane. Visitor access via East Lodge (opposite Compton Avenue) and then a short walk down a tree-lined drive to the house.

Catering

Indoor and outdoor seating at the Brew House Café, with a delicious selection of sandwiches, salads and baguettes. Takeaway drinks, treats and sandwiches available in the Stewards Room. Call 020 8348 4073. VISITS

Bring your group face-to-face with world-famous works of art in the unforgettable setting of Kenwood in Hampstead. One of London’s secret stars, the house is eye-catching both inside and out.

GUIDED TOURS

Treat your group to a guided tour of the magnificent architecture and exquisite collection inside the house or of the 112 acres of leafy 18th-century parkland with its winding paths and masterful sculptures.

Contact our dedicated bookings team for details and to book.

■ Let our rooms tell you the story of Kenwood and its people, from Judge Lord Mansfield and his mixed-race great-niece Dido Belle to brewing magnate Edward Guinness.

■ Admire famous paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough. Comfortable sofas enable visitors to relax and browse room booklets and catalogues.

■ View the sumptuous Robert Adam rooms displayed as they originally appeared over two centuries ago, including his masterpiece, the Great Library.

■ Explore 112 acres of leafy 18th-century parkland, with winding paths, views of London and sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.

Chiswick House and Gardens is one of the most glorious examples of 18th-century British architecture and landscaped gardens. It was created by architect and designer William Kent and his friend and patron the third Earl of Burlington following their European Grand Tour. Together they introduced the simple symmetry of Italian architecture and revolutionised garden design with natural-looking landscaping.

Subsequent owners made their mark on the property, including adding substantial wings to the neo-classical villa and demolishing an old Jacobean manor house which stood nearby. The house and grounds served many purposes including as a mental institution from 1893–1928.

By the 20th century, the House and Gardens were in decline and in 1929 the reduced estate was sold to Middlesex County Council. In 1948, ownership of the house passed to the Ministry of Works, which embarked on a restoration campaign aimed at returning the villa to its original size and design and the gardens to their original layout. Following a major restoration project, the House and Gardens re-opened in 2010.

■ Group tours are one of the best ways to fully appreciate the house and gardens, and to bring their story to life. It is possible to take tours of the house and 65-acre gardens, either individually, or both on the same day.

■ Lord Burlington was known as the ‘Apollo of the arts’ and a selection of his paintings, including Old Masters, can be seen at the house today.

■ Marvel at stunning ceilings and beautiful wallpapers of the upstairs rooms.

■ Spot the William Kent design features in the house and gardens.

■ See the magnificent conservatory, home to the oldest collection of camellias in Britain.

London CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS

(0)20 3141 3352 groups@chgt.org.uk chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk Burlington Lane, Chiswick London W4 2RP

FACILITIES

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Parking

Drop off only at bus stop on A316 then pedestrian access via Great Chertsey Road Gate.

Catering

A family-run artisan café looking out onto the gardens and villa serving a range of delicious lunch items, including freshly baked sourdough pizzas from the in-house pizza oven, speciality coffee and homemade cakes. Contact chiswick@colicci.co.uk for reservations.

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ELTHAM PALACE AND GARDENS

020 8294 2548 eltham.palace@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ elthampalace Court Yard, Eltham, London SE9 5QE

FACILITIES

r U C s F B

Coach Parking

Coach drivers can drop-off next to the visitor centre before being advised where to park.

Catering

The bright and airy glasshouse café serves hot and cold locally-sourced food including light lunches, afternoon teas and cakes. There is seating inside and outside, but seats can’t be reserved. Groups are advised to contact the site in advance for further details

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Once a favoured medieval palace and then a royal Tudor residence, Eltham Palace was transformed into a striking art deco mansion by millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Your groups can see how they incorporated historic features of the ancient palace and enter into their fashionable world by exploring their eccentric ultra-modern 1930s home, set in 19 acres of award-winning gardens.

■ Be transported into medieval England in the Great Hall, part of the original palace. This was a favoured royal residence for over 300 years and accommodated Henry VIII during his childhood.

■ See the introductory film, uncovering the history of the art deco mansion and how the Courtaulds built and lived in it.

■ Marvel at the domed entrance hall, reminiscent of a 1930s ocean liner, with its glorious veneered panels, using woods from the four corners of the world.

■ Wander through the tranquil moated gardens. The 20th-century design incorporates medieval elements and features flower borders, lawns, mature trees and the re-planted Rose Garden.

This hidden gem of royal history is tucked away near Westminster Abbey, opposite the Houses of Parliament. It was built to safeguard Edward III’s personal treasures around 1365, and it’s one of only two surviving buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster.

■ Explore the rooms where royal treasures and the records of the House of Lords were stored.

■ Conjure up the past in rooms which re-create the lives of a medieval treasury official and an 18th-century clerk.

■ Take in the sculpted medieval roof vaults and displays on three floors, highlighting the tower’s history and its changing roles over the centuries.

London JEWEL TOWER

020 7222 2219 jewel.tower@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ jeweltower

Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3JX

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

None on site. Coaches can drop-off and pick-up in Abingdon Street.

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020 8892 1900 marblehillpark@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ marblehill Richmond Road, Twickenham, London TW1 2NL

FACILITIES r w s F B

Coach Parking

Coach parking is available off site on request. Mini bus parking is available. Please contact the Marble Hill team for more information.

Catering Café with indoor and outdoor seating available serving soups, sandwiches and salads.

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A day out at this idyllic Palladian mansion is a treat for all. It was begun in 1724 for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, a remarkable woman of letters and friend of some of England’s greatest writers. The house and gardens were planned by fashionable connoisseurs, including the poet Alexander Pope.

GUIDED TOURS

Treat your group to a guided tour introducing them to the house and the grounds of this beloved parkland estate or delve into the house and its superb artwork collection. Contact the site for details and to book.

■ Recently revived and transformed thanks to a generous grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Community Fund, your group can experience redisplayed and re-interpreted house furnishings, hangings and art collections.

■ Explore the magnificent landscape and take in the beautiful flower garden and orchard bursting with colour and enhanced biodiversity. Intended as an Arcadian retreat from crowded 18th-century London, there can be few places in England which better evoke the atmosphere of Georgian fashionable life.

■ See the collection of diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912), who amassed over 700 treasures produced by highly skilled craftsmen – including over 100 items of jewellery.

■ Enjoy paintings by Italian masters, Georgian portraits by Reynolds, tiny carved Gothic ivories, large French tapestries and fine Renaissance bronzes.

London

RANGER’S HOUSE THE WERNHER COLLECTION

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WELLINGTON ARCH & APSLEY HOUSE

020 7499 5676

apsley.house@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ apsleyhouse or /wellingtonarch Hyde Park Corner, London W1J 7NT

FACILITIES

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Wellington Arch w C s, Coach Parking

The coach drop-off point is a five minute walk away.

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Wellington Arch and Apsley House stand opposite each other at Hyde Park Corner. Visit both with a great-value joint ticket.

WELLINGTON ARCH

Wellington Arch

A joint ticket for Apsley House and Wellington Arch is available.

Your group can step inside Wellington Arch, the famous London landmark, and enjoy the panoramic views over the Royal Parks from the balconies.

■ Time your visit to coincide with the Household Cavalry riding under the arch to and from the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade.

APSLEY HOUSE

Amaze your group with the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as ‘Number 1 London’ and home of the first Duke of Wellington, the military hero famous for his great victory at Waterloo in 1815.

■ Discover the Duke of Wellington’s outstanding collection of silver, porcelain, medals and trophies.

■ View one of London’s finest art collections, including paintings by Velázquez, Titian, Rubens and Breughel.

■ Marvel at the gilded Waterloo Gallery, the room where Wellington hosted his grand annual Waterloo Banquets.

SOUTH EAST

From Roman invaders and Norman conquerors to Second World War evacuees, the shoreline of the South East has endured and embraced some of the most defining moments in the country’s history. The region’s sunny climate has also nurtured a dazzling array of historic gardens that were once enjoyed by world-famous figures. Groups can explore a profusion of paths and parterres to follow in their footsteps.

Osborne

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

Carisbrooke Castle

Dover Castle

The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House

ITINERARY IDEA

Our sites at Dover, Walmer, Deal and Richborough punctuate a 15-mile strip of the Kent coastline. Any of them could be easily combined for a day out full of castles, gardens, royalty and Romans. Groups of outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy the seaside bike ride between Walmer and Deal.

OSBORNE

‘It is impossible to imagine a prettier spot’ said Queen Victoria of Osborne House, her palatial holiday home on the Isle of Wight. Groups can visit Victoria and Albert’s private apartments, their bathing beach and children’s play-cottage for an intimate glimpse of royal family life. Then stroll through the garden terraces where the stunning views across the Solent reminded Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples.

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ osborne East Cowes, Isle of Wight PO32 6JX

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Coach Parking

Parking for 20 coaches on site, 200 metres from entrance.

Catering

During April to October, self-service is available at the Swiss Cottage Gazelle House. The Beach Café serves a small selection of sandwiches and snacks. For large groups packed lunches can be made available on request. The Terrace Restaurant is currently closed. For information on catering call 01983 298052.

How did Queen Victoria relax with her family away from the public eye? How did the royal children entertain themselves in the long summer months? Come and find out and enjoy an intimate insight into Victoria and Albert’s lives at their palatial seaside retreat.

■ Wander around the flower-filled terraces, including the Lower Terrace with its restored Andromeda Fountain and Shell Alcove, decorated with thousands of individual seashells.

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■ Admire the opulent Royal Apartments and private family bedrooms within the mansion. See the twin desks where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert worked.

■ Explore the magnificently decorated Durbar Room, once used for state banquets and family meals.

■ See where the royal children ‘playedhouse’ and tended their own gardens down at the Swiss Cottage.

■ Take a trip down to the royal family’s private beach, with Victoria’s restored ‘bathing machine’. Relax in deckchairs with an ice cream sundae.

On 14 October 1066, Anglo-Saxon and Norman warriors raged in a day-long battle as they fought for the English throne. As dusk fell William, Duke of Normandy, claimed victory and the course of English history was changed forever. Groups can explore the battle and its legacy on the field, in the exhibition and from the rooftop of the gatehouse.

■ Follow in the footsteps of Normans and Saxons on a battlefield trail and climb to the top of the gatehouse for rooftop views across the historic landscape. There’s also a terrace overlooking the battlefield.

■ Relive the drama of the battle with interactive exhibits and an evocative 15 minute film in the visitor centre exhibition.

■ Explore the atmospheric abbey ruins and stand at the Harold Stone – said to be the very spot where the Anglo-Saxon king was killed.

■ Visit the gatehouse exhibition to discover the monastic life of the abbey, founded by William as penance for the bloodshed during battle.

South East 1066 BATTLE OF

HASTINGS

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ battleabbey Battle, East Sussex TN33 0AD

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

None on site. Park in the Battle Coach Park, approx. 10 min walk along High Street.

Catering

Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments in the café, seating 50 inside and 35 outside. Call for café winter opening times. Picnics are welcome in the grounds and pre-booked packed lunches are available.

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Pevensey Castle, the site of William the Conqueror ’ s landing in 1066, is only 20 minutes away and has parking for coaches.

CARISBROOKE CASTLE

01983 522107

carisbrooke.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ carisbrookecastle Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1XY

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Eight free coach parking spaces on site.

Catering

Self service café serving hot and cold food, opens when the castle is open and closes 1 hour before the castle. Seats 35 inside and 30 outside. VISITS

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A mighty medieval fortress, a prison for a tragic king and the home of Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter, Carisbrooke’s stories will intrigue any group. Key to the Isle of Wight’s defence for over nine centuries, it also served as a prison for King Charles I before his trial and execution. Now the most famous modern residents are our friendly Carisbrooke donkeys.

■ Enjoy our introductory film giving an overview of the people and events which have shaped the castle’s history.

■ See the room from which Charles I attempted to escape – but got stuck in the window bars.

■ Enjoy the Edwardian-style Princess Beatrice Garden, with its fountain and plantings in the rich colours of the royal arms.

■ Greet the Carisbrooke donkeys on their daily stint of treading the water wheel – demonstrating how it was used for centuries to draw up water from the castle well.

ITINERARY IDEA

En route to Carisbrooke, make time to stop at Yarmouth Castle and step into atmospheric rooms recreated as they were in the 16th century.

As the gateway to the realm for over nine centuries, the fortress has been at the heart of some of the most significant events in England’s history. From the heights of Henry II’s 12th-century Great Tower to the depths of its hidden tunnels, the castle offers one of the best days out in the country.

■ Step into the vibrant world of Henry II’s medieval royal palace to see his private chambers, guest rooms and great hall, along with the kitchen and armouries before climbing to the roof for amazing panoramic views.

■ Intrepid groups can explore the medieval Underground Works –passages burrowed beneath the castle during its epic 13th-century sieges. Beware steep steps.

■ Head deep beneath the castle into the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Journey through the very rooms where the ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ was masterminded and discover the story of the successful evacuation of 300,000 British and Allied troops, told through film, audio and archive photography.

■ Take a fascinating guided tour of the Second World War Underground Hospital. Relive the tension as a surgeon battles to save an injured pilot.

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ dovercastle Dover, Kent CT16 1HU

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Coach Parking

At top of Castle Hill (steep, Pay & Display), ¼ mile downhill. Dropoff opposite Constable’s Gate.

Catering

The NAAFI Restaurant is open every day the castle is open. Light refreshments are also available in the Secret Wartime Tunnels Café and Great Tower Café. For information on catering call 01304 209896.

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THE HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN DOWN HOUSE

01689 859119 down.house@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/darwin Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent BR6 7JT

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

A single coach bay is available and must be pre-booked.

Catering

Tearoom open until 30 minutes before closing. Seats 30 inside and 40 outside. Call 01689 851012 to pre-book packed lunches or lunch for 6 or more people. Buffets are available for larger groups. Picnic area available.

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Transport your group back to Victorian times with a visit to the country home where the scientist Charles Darwin wrote his world-changing book, On the Origin of Species , as well as enjoying family life with his wife and children.

■ See the Old Study where On the Origin of Species was written and visit other rooms furnished with items original to the house, like the Dining Room with its rare Wedgwood ‘Darwin’ table service.

■ Browse the interactive exhibition on Darwin’s work, discover the furious controversies it aroused and its past and continuing influence.

■ See a full-scale recreation of Darwin’s cabin aboard the HMS Beagle.

ITINERARY IDEA

Only 30 minutes drive from Down House, include a trip to Lullingstone Roman Villa and examine how the Roman’ s arranged their domestic life.

■ Observe Darwin’s experiments in the gardens and greenhouse, with its orchids and carnivorous plants. Follow in Darwin’s footsteps along the original Sandwalk – his famous ‘thinking path’.

Walmer Castle is a treat in any season with ever-changing colours across the herbaceous borders and formal and informal gardens. Visitors can stroll through the re-created 19th century Pleasure Grounds and can enjoy a woodland walk, wild flower meadow and sunken glen garden. On colder days groups can explore the castle and its restored rooms.

Built by Henry VIII, Walmer became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1708 and evolved into an elegant country house. The Duke of Wellington was resident Lord Warden for 23 years, and many of his possessions, including his spartan camp bed and the armchair in which he died, are on display.

■ Discover how Winston Churchill used Walmer as a weekend retreat during the early part of the First World War.

■ Take an intimate look at the rooms used by a popular recent Lord Warden, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, to entertain her many visitors and relax in the garden created for her 95th birthday.

■ Wander through Walmer’s varied grounds, featuring the restored Pleasure Grounds, wildlife-rich woodland, the Cloud Hedge, a working kitchen garden and the ‘Broadwalk’ herbaceous border.

WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS

01304 364288

walmercastleandgarden bookings@english-heritage. org.uk

english-heritage.org.uk/ walmercastle Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7LJ

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Coach Parking

No on-site coach parking available. Coaches can drop-off on Granville Road. From there visitors may walk safely along the public footpath. Please contact to discuss any individual needs.

Catering

Visit the Lord Warden’s Tearoom serving light lunch and refreshments using seasonal produce sourced from the Kitchen Garden or try the Glasshouse Café in the beautiful setting of the Kitchen Garden. Groups should pre-book.

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Enjoy a day at the coast and combine a trip to Walmer with a visit to nearby Deal Castle, another of Henry VIII ’s forts. A visit to both helps to highlight the castle’s transition from fortress to home.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

PEVENSEY CASTLE

01323 762604

pevensey.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/pevenseycastle

Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5LE Powerful Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ fort and medieval stronghold. The site of William the Conqueror’s landing in 1066. Close to 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield. Discover the castle’s history including its role as a WWII observation and command post.

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PORTCHESTER CASTLE

02392 378291

portchester.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ portchestercastle

Castle Street, Portchester, Hampshire PO16 9QW

The best-preserved of the Roman ‘Saxon Shore’ forts and hugely impressive. An almost complete circuit of towered walls encloses a Norman keep offering fine views. A fascinating exhibition brings to life the story of the castle as a prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars.

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ST AUGUSTINE’S ABBEY

01227 767345 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ staugustinesabbey

Canterbury, Kent CT1 1PF Founded by St Augustine in AD 598 the abbey is a key part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site. Groups can experience it as it would have appeared in the early 1500s with virtual reality technology. Explore the ruins and uncover insights into monastic life.

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YARMOUTH CASTLE

01983 760678

yarmouth.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ yarmouthcastle

Quay Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0PB

Just 20 minutes drive from Carisbrooke, visit the last and most unusual of Henry VIII’s coastal forts, built to protect the strategic harbour after a French raid and completed after his death. Step into atmospheric rooms, recreated as they were in the 16th century. Expansive views across the Solent make the castle a perfect spot for picnicking.

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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

RICHBOROUGH

ROMAN FORT AND AMPHITHEATRE

01304 612013

richborough.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/richborough

Off Richborough Road, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9JW

Atmospheric ruined Roman fortress on the site where Roman invasion forces first landed in AD 43, with a museum housing archaeological finds. This site will reopen in Spring 2023 following a transformation of the visitor experience. Please refer to our website for details. Please call ahead to book coach parking. Combine with a visit to Walmer Castle.

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DEAL CASTLE 01304 372762

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/dealcastle

Victoria Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7BA

Groups can now travel deeper into the story of this Tudor artillery fort –discovering more about those who served as Captains of Deal, the ordinary men and women who lived and worked here, and the role it played in 16th-century European politics. With dark passages, spiral stairs, an indoor exhibition and sea views from the ramparts, there’s plenty to explore.

LULLINGSTONE ROMAN VILLA

01322 863467

lullingstone.villa@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/lullingstone

Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA

Tracing three centuries of affluent Roman domestic life, this prosperous ‘country house’ has spectacular mosaics, a heated bath suite and a succession of pagan and then Christian ‘worship rooms’. Galleries exhibit a wealth of fascinating finds from the villa, including intricate jewellery and intimate personal possessions. A film and light show brings the rooms of the villa to life. Only a 30 minute drive from The Home of Charles Darwin and easily reached from London or Rochester.

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SOUTH WEST

From rolling green countryside crowned with a world-famous prehistoric monument to a coastline garlanded with castles, the South West serves up some spectacular trips into the past. With centuries-old stories of human ingenuity, seafaring adventurers and maritime defence, groups are sure to be rewarded by this region so rich in history.

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ITINERARY IDEAS

Combine a visit to Pendennis Castle with a trip to its sister castle St Mawes. Take the ferry, which we are happy to arrange for you, between Falmouth and St Mawes to get the best views of these picturesquely located fortresses and leave time to enjoy a stroll around Falmouth. Combine a visit to Stonehenge with a trip to Old Sarum before exploring the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury. To learn more about the history of Stonehenge and the surrounding landscape visit The Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum in Devizes.

STONEHENGE

Exhilarating, inspiring, moving... there’s no one word that quite captures the feeling of walking around this 4,500-year-old marvel of human endeavour. The world-famous prehistoric Stone Circle of Stonehenge is the ultimate ‘bucket-list’ attraction.

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ stonehenge

Nr Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DE

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Coach Parking

Free coach parking for 52 60-seater coaches. Drop-off bay for right-hand drive vehicles.

Shuttle

A fast-track shuttle service takes groups direct from the coach park to the Stone Circle from a dedicated groups-only embarkation point.

Catering

A newly refurbished 238-cover counter service café serves a grab-and-go hot and cold food offer using locally sourced produce, including drinks, soups, sandwiches, salad, pasties and cakes.

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Our audio guide is available to download for free on a smartphone or tablet from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Free Wifi is available at the visitor centre. Headphones can be purchased on arrival if required.

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STONE CIRCLE & LANDSCAPE

This extraordinary 4,500-year-old marvel of human endeavour rises from an ancient landscape. A dedicated shuttle bus runs from the coach park to the monument every few minutes. Groups can choose to hop off the shuttle at the halfway point to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and approach on foot. If schedules allow, do leave time to explore the many other prehistoric monuments that spread across the countryside.

VISITOR CENTRE & EXHIBITIONS

Our world-class permanent exhibition tells the story of Stonehenge using audio-visual experiences and hundreds of archaeological treasures. It’s under the same roof as the café, shop and toilets.

CIRCLES OF STONE: STONEHENGE AND PREHISTORIC JAPAN

On show until end of August 2023, this stunning exhibition brings together a range of treasures, many of which have never before been seen outside of Japan. The highlight is undoubtedly the magnificent flame pot, a 5000-year-old masterpiece in clay, embellished with projections evoking blazing flames.

NEOLITHIC HOUSES

Visit the reconstructed Neolithic houses furnished with replica Neolithic axes, pottery and other artefacts, and see how the builders of Stonehenge may have lived 4,500 years ago.

DISCOVER MORE AT OUR PARTNER MUSEUMS

Delve deeper into Wiltshire’s intriguing history with a visit to the Wessex Gallery of Archaeology at The Salisbury Museum or the spectacular ‘Gold from the Time of Stonehenge’ exhibition at the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes. Special interest groups can also enjoy private lectures and talks at both museum.

www.salisburymuseum.org.uk www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

BOOKING

Advance booking is essential for all visits. Please call the Stonehenge Group Booking Line on 0370 333 0604 or email bookings@english-heritage. org.uk

STONE CIRCLE EXPERIENCE

For a truly memorable experience, arrange a pre-booked out-of-hours stone circle visit for your group or clients. Enormously popular, they are only available with an advance booking – call 0370 333 0605.

OLD SARUM

01722 335398

bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ oldsarum

Castle Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3SD

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Spend a day exploring castles and crypts with visits to Farleigh Hungerford Castle and Old Wardour Castle.

The lost city of Old Sarum is a rewarding site for groups to explore.

Iron Age people first raised the great encircling ramparts. Anglo-Saxons and Normans later settled within them, while the Romans built a substantial settlement adjacent to it. Creating a castle at the core of the vast hilltop fortress, William the Conqueror summoned the landowners of England here in 1086.

A Norman cathedral was also built here before the city was abandoned in favour of Salisbury. Today Old Sarum is a splendid site with seasonal wild flowers and striking vistas over Salisbury Plain.

■ Wander through the remains of the once bustling Norman castle, cathedral and town.

■ Admire the grandeur of the formidable Iron Age ramparts, crowning a ridge above the Avon Valley.

■ Enjoy views towards Salisbury – the new city founded when life on the overcrowded, waterless, hilltop of Old Sarum became unbearable.

■ Discover how Old Sarum was abandoned after 1220 – yet the ‘Rotten Borough’ continued to ‘elect’ two Members of Parliament until 1832.

Pendennis Castle offers your group nearly 500 years of history at one of Cornwall’s greatest fortresses, with the bonus of coastal views and a delightful café. Begun around 1540, as one of Henry VIII’s chain of coastal artillery forts, Pendennis was strengthened in Elizabethan times. Later it endured an epic Civil War siege and saw action in the Second World War.

■ Explore inside the Tudor castle, imagining the shouts and calls as you listen to soldiers in the gun rooms counter a threat from enemy ships.

■ Look out to sea through restored and re-presented Second World War equipment and use audio handsets to listen in on imagined conversations.

■ Enjoy a Second World War tour of the Half Moon Battery led by one of our team and experience the magazine as the guns are readied to defend Falmouth harbour from enemies on the horizon.

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PENDENNIS CASTLE

01326 316594 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ pendennis Castle Drive, Falmouth, Cornwall TRI1 4NQ

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Coach Parking

Space for one coach, alternative free parking in town coach park (Gyllyngvase), along Cliff Road (seafront), approx. 10 min walk to property entrance. Coaches can drop-off/pick-up from the castle car park or by reversing up the drive to the main entrance.

Catering Café No. 6 seats 54 and is located in the Royal Artillery Barracks. The menu reflects Cornish fare, using local suppliers and producers.

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Experience two castles in one day and combine your visit with a trip to St Mawes Castle. Contact us to arrange a ferry between the two sites.

PORTLAND CASTLE

01305 820539 portland.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ portland Castletown, Portland, Dorset DT5 1AZ

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Coach Parking

Parking for one coach, 50 metres from entrance.

Catering

Captain’s Tearoom. Seats 28. Light snacks, sandwiches and refreshments. Call 01305 820539 to pre-book groups.

Coach drivers and tour leaders can enjoy a free drink and all groups receive 10% off per person in our café with a pre-booked lunch.

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From its waterside setting overlooking the harbour, this unusually shaped artillery fort was fiercely fought over by Civil War Royalists and Parliamentarians. Then it helped to defend shipping against pirates and tried in vain to control local smugglers. Called back into service in the First World War, it became a seaplane station, then a Second World War anti-submarine base. In 1944 British and American forces carried out top secret training for the D-Day landings in the bays nearby.

■ Explore the Tudor kitchen, armoury and gun decks.

■ Let presentations and interactive exhibits round the site bring the castle’s history to life.

■ Relax in the Governor’s Garden, a perfectly sheltered spot with dramatic sea and harbour views.

T hese evocative ruins and their wave-lashed coastal setting are a delight to explore. Recent updates to the site, both indoors and out, offer groups even more insight into its 1,500-year history and the role legends have played in shaping it.

■ In the Middle ages, Tintagel’s residents walked from one side of the headland to the other using a narrow land bridge. Our stunning footbridge allows your group to experience Tintagel Castle the way its medieval inhabitants once did.

■ Wander the ‘island’ headland with its remains of post-Roman buildings, where rulers traded luxury goods with the Mediterranean.

■ Explore the medieval castle and chapel ruins, enjoying invigorating views of the Cornish coastline.

■ Find the eight-foot bronze statue inspired by the legends of King Arthur and the historic kings and royals associated with Tintagel.

■ Soak up the cliff top setting that inspired writers and painters like Tennyson, Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites and benefit from step-free access provided by the bridge and new footpaths.

■ Visit the exhibition to explore how links to Arthurian legend have influenced the history of the site.

BOOKING

Advance booking essential. Access to the castle’s historic island across the new footbridge is by timed ticket only. Visitors are welcome to explore other areas of the site including the café, beach, exhibition and shop at their leisure. To make a group booking please call 0370 333 0604 or email bookings@english-heritage.org.uk.

South West TINTAGEL CASTLE

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ tintagel Castle Road, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE

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No coach parking on site. Park in Tintagel village (Pay & Display) which has space for nine coaches, approx. 600 metres from property entrance.

Catering

Tintagel Castle’s café seats 50 inside and 66 on the outdoor terrace. Contact the café on 01840 772101.

Access

Tintagel Castle is situated on the rugged coastal landscape of North Cornwall. Please refer to our website for detailed access information.

Shuttle Land Rover shuttle to and from the visitor centre (not English Heritage). To book call: 01840 770060.

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www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

CLEEVE ABBEY

01984 640377

cleeve.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve

Washford, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0PS

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

01803 866618 berrypomeroy.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/berrypomeroy

Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6LJ

Substantial ruins of a great Jacobean mansion within the walls of a medieval castle, in a remote wooded setting. Access for minibuses only. Totnes Castle is nearby.

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CHYSAUSTER ANCIENT VILLAGE

07831 757934 (mobile phone) chysauster.ancientvillage@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/chysauster

Newmill, Nr Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8XA

One of the finest examples of a Romano-British village in Britain, the substantial remains of the 2,000-year-old ‘courtyard houses’ take groups back to Iron Age living.

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The most impressively complete monastic cloister buildings in England, including a 15th-century refectory with a glorious angel roof.

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DARTMOUTH CASTLE

01803 834445 dartmouth.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth

Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0JN

Groups visiting today will once again find the picturesque castle alive with the sights and sounds of men preparing the defences, as video animations together with audio and light installations tell the story of the site with dramatic effect.

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HAILES ABBEY 01242 602398

hailes.abbey@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/hailes

Nr Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PB

An on-site museum reveals the stories of what was once one of the country’s most important pilgrimage destinations. Featuring treasures on display for the first time, it brings to life the history of the abbey and the lives of the monks who worshipped and lived there. g w V U s F B

TOTNES CASTLE

01803 864406 totnes.castle@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/totnes

Castle Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5NU

Norman motte-and-bailey castle giving spectacular panoramas over a famously attractive town. Berry Pomeroy Castle is nearby.

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FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD CASTLE

01225 754026 farleighhungerford.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/farleigh

Farleigh Hungerford, Nr Bath, Somerset BA2 7RS

Ruined medieval castle near Bath, with an eventful and sometimes gory family history. Includes a complete chapel with tombs, crypt and coffins.

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OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

01747 870487 oldwardour.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/oldwardour

Nr Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6RR

Romantic ruin of a showy medieval hexagonal castle, later shattered by war. The abandoned castle is set by a lake and was used in the landscaping of New Wardour Castle.

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OKEHAMPTON CASTLE

01837 52844 okehampton.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/okehampton

Castle Lodge, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1JA

Ruins of Devon’s largest castle, built shortly after the Norman Conquest. Serenely set on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement, making it a perfect spot for bird watchers. Enjoy the bluebells in Spring and make this a part of your visit to Tintagel.

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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

ST MAWES CASTLE

01326 270526 stmawes.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/stmawes

St Mawes, Cornwall TR2 5DE

Among the best preserved of Henry VIII’s coastal artillery fortresses and the most elaborately decorated of them all. Picturesquely located across the Fal Estuary from Pendennis Castle. Contact us to arrange a ferry between the two sites.

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EAST OF ENGLAND

Indoors, outdoors and even underground, our properties in England will lead you on an adventure through 5,000 years of English history. With grand homes encircled by historic gardens, medieval castles towering over the countryside and prehistoric mines burrowed under an undulating landscape, we’ve got days out to inspire all groups.

52 Wrest Park 53 Audley End House and Gardens 54 Framlingham Castle 55 Castle Acre Priory 55 Grime’s Graves Prehistoric Flint Mine

ITINERARY IDEA

Enjoy a day out in Norfolk with two very different attractions. At Grime’s Graves descend Britain’s only accessible prehistoric mine, where flints were dug 5,000 years ago. Then stop off at Castle Acre Priory to admire this well preserved monastic site dating back to 1090.

WREST PARK

From dazzling parterres and fragrant borders, to sweeping countryside views and idyllic woodland walks, Wrest Park is a real treat for the senses. With over 90 spacious acres to explore, enjoy a group day out in the fresh air and discover the evolution of the English garden. Pre-booked groups can enjoy a tour of objects not normally on display at our Archaeological Collections Store where a third of our total collection is kept.

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ wrestpark Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4HR

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Coach Parking Drop-off at visitor centre, ample space for coaches in on-site car park.

Catering Café in the walled garden seats 74 people and provides light lunches and refreshments. VISITS

Garden-loving groups can while away hours in Wrest Park’s magnificent 90-acre gardens, taking in the delightful statues, woodland and lakes. The grounds were developed over more than three centuries by the aristocratic de Grey family and bear the imprint of Capability Brown.

■ Stroll beside the Long Water to the beautiful domed Archer Pavilion. Once the ultimate garden dining room, its spectacular classical interior decoration has been beautifully preserved.

■ Discover how the house served as the country’s original First World War convalescent home through diary entries and photographs from the time.

■ Find the restored Chinese Temple, the colonnaded Bowling Green House and the Bath House of Jemima, Marchioness Grey.

■ Wander pathways restored in honour of the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown’s birth.

■ Visit the stately Orangery and see the garden sculpture gallery in the Ornamental Dairy.

GUIDED TOUR

Pre-book a guided tour of the Archaeological Collections Store to see treasures from English Heritage sites across the country.

Discover life upstairs and downstairs in a thriving country house. Built in the 1600s and lived in until 1948, this noble Jacobean mansion has been re-dressed to evoke its days as a decadent Victorian home for Lord and Lady Braybrooke. Groups with horticultural enthusiasts can enjoy the seasonal changes in the Walled Organic Kitchen Garden – from blossoming fruits and a busy schedule of planting and pruning, through to the autumn harvest.

■ Tour the 1880s Service Wing. Lifelike sights and sounds illustrate how Victorian servants lived and worked ‘below stairs’. Live interpreters are present on selected weekends.

■ Step into the aristocratic Nursery Suite presented as it was once used and equipped with hands-on replicas of 1830s toys and period costumes.

■ Wander into Lady Braybrooke’s private lounge, dressing room and bedroom – atmospherically lit for her return from a party.

■ Visit the working stable block and its horses. Activities include daily riding displays and horse grooming sessions.

■ Explore the gardens and the vast Capability Brown landscape, with its serpentine lake and dramatic, sweeping carriage drive.

East of England AUDLEY END HOUSE AND GARDENS

0370 333 0604 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ audleyend

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CBI1 4JF

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Drop-off at main entrance, 180 metres from the house entrance. Coach parking available off site –please contact property to book. Vehicles over 2.93 metres (9 feet 6 inches) high need to access the site via an alternative entrance.

Catering

The Servants’ Hall tearoom seats 90 and provides lunches and light refreshments. The Cart Yard Café seats 28 inside and 40 outside. It provides snacks and sandwiches, and is open all week in peak season and at weekends off season.

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01728 724 922

framlingham.castle @english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ framlingham Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9BP

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Coach Parking Advance notice required.

Catering Café seats 32 and serves hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals. VISITS

■ Climb up onto the imposing stone curtain wall to look across the mere and local market town.

■ Visit the exhibition to discover the stories of those who lived in the castle – from the ambitious Howard family to Mary Tudor, who rallied her supporters here.

■ Explore the workhouse building which provided lodgings for the town’s paupers from the 17th to 19th centuries.

With its high drama, imposing walls and beautiful countryside setting, this castle is a must-see for groups exploring the region.

■ Visit the café and enjoy light lunches, sandwiches and cakes.

East of England OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

CASTLE ACRE PRIORY

01760 755394

castleacre.priory@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/castleacrepriory

Stocks Green, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2XD

One of the best preserved monastic sites in England, the priory offers the chance to see wonderful carved decoration, a gigantic 24-seater monks’ toilet and a recreated herb garden. Its fully roofed west range includes the prior’s lodging – a little mansion featuring rare Tudor wall paintings. Do leave time to visit the gigantic ramparts and ditches of Castle Acre Castle nearby.

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01842 810656

grimes.graves@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/grimesgraves

Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 5DE

Make the adventurous 9-metre (30-foot) descent into Britain’s only accessible prehistoric mine – one of 400 shafts where ‘magic’ flint for tools and weapons was dug with antler picks nearly 5,000 years ago. Set amid the unique Breckland landscape and within a Site of Special Scientific Interest rich in rare and unique wildlife, it makes for an unforgettable experience.

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EAST MIDLANDS

Our grand mansions and castles in the East Midlands are rich in stories of royalty, revelry and riches. From a Norman knight to a high-living Stuart courtier and from powerful medieval bishops to one of the richest women in Elizabethan England, introduce your group to fascinating characters from bygone times.

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Looking for a day out with a difference? Start the day with a stop at Lyddington Bede House, a medieval bishops’ palace turned almshouse. Travel onwards just 4 miles to enjoy a guided tour of the house and grounds and the new exhibition at Kirby Hall before breaking for lunch in the pretty town of Oundle.

BOLSOVER CASTLE

Positioned not far from Junction 29A of the M1, Bolsover Castle offers a memorable stop-off for groups travelling north or south along the motorway. Exquisitely restored to recreate its past glories, this unique Stuart showpiece was the hilltop pleasure-palace of a horse-mad Cavalier playboy. Now, centuries later, our imaginative and carefully researched re-presentation still makes a memorable impression.

BOLSOVER CASTLE

01246 822844

bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ bolsovercastle Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR

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Coach Parking

Limited coach parking in the council car park, opposite site car park.

Catering

The café in the visitor centre seats 50 inside and a further 30 outside. Serves a selection of drinks, cakes, freshly made sandwiches, as well as hot and cold light lunches.

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2-3h

William Cavendish, later Duke of Newcastle, built Bolsover Castle with no regard to expense. This hilltop pleasure palace of a horse-mad Cavalier playboy is packed with entertainments for your group.

■ Explore the playfully pinnacled and battlemented ‘Little Castle’, the core of the 17th-century mansion.

■ See the sumptuous replica tapestries, satin hangings and luxurious furnishings that bring the Star Chamber and Marble Closet back to life.

■ Cabinets of curiosity reveal how the Little Castle’s maze of rooms were used to intrigue and impress noble visitors.

■ Stroll the restored wall walk around the Venus Garden, where Stuart courtiers promenaded to see and be seen.

■ Look out for our Storytellers to hear exciting tales and histories from Bolsover Castle. Attired in colourful costumes inspired by the castle’s history the volunteers will be telling a range of fantastic stories and anecdotes to our visitors. Don’t be surprised if you bump into Margaret or William Cavendish themselves while walking the walled garden or exploring the terrace range.

KIRBY HALL

01536 203230

kirby.hall@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/kirbyhall

Kirby Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 3EN

Explore the beautiful grounds and rich decoration of one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th century houses. Step back in time through our new interactive exhibition ‘Kirby Hall: Rise and Fall’ and discover its intriguing past, including once being owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor, and the visits of King James I when on royal progress. A must-see is the stunning hand-painted four-poster bed, inspired by a real bed listed on the Hall’s inventory. Wander through The Great Hall, restored to its historical colour palette, discover a selection of items from our collection stores on display for the first time and explore the magnificent gardens. Lyddington Bede House is nearby.

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LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE

01572 822438

lyddington.bedehouse@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/lyddingtonbede

Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, Rutland LE15 9LN

In a pretty village setting, this late medieval bishops’ palace served as an almshouse from Elizabethan times until the 1930s for poor ‘bedesmen’ and women. Pre-booked tours only. g s

GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL

01427 677348

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ gainsborougholdhall

Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2NB

From paupers to princes the history of an English market town can be discovered at Gainsborough Old Hall. Group visitors can experience the rich and varied past of a great English building and discover history through the voices of those who have lived, worked and visited. Designated coach drop-off at site with free parking available for pre-booked coaches at the local leisure centre.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

PEVERIL CASTLE 01433 620613

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/peverilcastle

Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 8WQ

In the spectacular heart of the Peak District these dramatic Norman castle ruins are perched high on a rocky crag, above the tranquil village of Castleton. Enjoy far-reaching views of the countryside and interactive displays.

WEST MIDLANDS

Nudging up against the Welsh border and rising towards the Peak District, the lush countryside of the West Midlands is packed with historic variety. From a Tudor royal romance and Civil War sieges to the Victorian high life, discover the stories told by medieval castles, timber-framed houses and graceful ruins.

62 Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden 63 Stokesay Castle 64 Witley Court and Gardens

65 Boscobel House and The Royal Oak 65 Goodrich Castle 65 Wroxeter Roman City

ITINERARY IDEA

Kenilworth Castle is a great fit for tours to Shakespeare’s Stratford-uponAvon. Take a guided tour to learn about the colourful history of the site as we prepare lunch for your group in the converted Tudor stable block. A visit to Stokesay can easily be combined with a trip to nearby historic Ludlow. ‘Foodie’ capital of the region, Ludlow is famous for its specialist shops, markets, fine houses, great church and mighty castle.

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

In 1575, Kenilworth Castle was the setting for a 19-day party, when Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, attempted to win the hand of Queen Elizabeth I. Today, visitors can scale the heights of the tower he built to woo her and get a queen’s-eye view of the recreated garden which he planted to impress her.

KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN

01926 852078 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ kenilworth Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1NG

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Coach Parking

Parking for three coaches. 150 metres from the entrance.

Catering

The tearoom can accommodate 50 people inside and a further 30 people outside. The menu includes drinks, cakes, sandwiches, as well as hot and cold light lunches.

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From medieval fortress to Elizabethan palace, Kenilworth Castle has been at the centre of England’s affairs for much of its 900 year history. Today, you can scale the heights of the tower built to woo Queen Elizabeth I and marvel at the mighty Norman keep. Explore the exhibition in the Gatehouse, and imagine the majesty of the Great Hall playing host to medieval monarchs and early Tudor kings.

■ Wander through the most complete evocation of an Elizabethan garden anywhere in England – including a dazzling 5.5-metre (18-foot) high marble fountain and a bejewelled aviary.

■ Explore the imposing and complete Elizabethan gatehouse, housing an exhibition that tells the royal love story of Elizabeth and Robert.

■ Climb Leicester’s Tower, see staterooms of Elizabeth 1 and enjoy stunning views of the Warwickshire countryside.

■ Wander through the massive, red sandstone Norman keep and medieval great hall, a favourite residence of Henry V and the early Tudor kings.

■ Explore the exhibition celebrating the life and achievements of Kenilworth’s last owner, John Davenport Siddeley and relive the glamour of early motoring.

Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of the Welsh Border, Stokesay Castle was founded by a wealthy medieval wool merchant in the 13th century. It retains many of its earliest features, although later generations added a delightful timber-framed 17th-century gatehouse and a fine panelled chamber. To help you enjoy it we’ve converted a neighbouring cottage into an attractive tearoom and added tactile interpretation inside the manor house so your groups can really get a feel for the history of this Shropshire gem.

■ View the mighty timbers of the great hall, unaltered since the carpenters completed them in 1291, including the precipitous staircase with treads cut from whole tree trunks.

■ Admire the rich wooden carvings, particularly in the gatehouse (built in 1640), where visitors can spot angels, dragons and even Adam and Eve.

■ Immerse yourself in medieval life by taking the audio tour and wander the pretty moat walk round the castle to admire the recent garden renovations.

CASTLE

01588 672544 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ stokesaycastle

Shropshire

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Coach Parking

Coach spaces in car park, 250 metres from entrance.

Catering

Tearoom seats 40 and is located in the old potter’s cottage. Pre-booked groups can choose from a menu of regional dishes alongside the usual favourites.

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AND GARDENS

01299 896636 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/witley Great Witley, Worcestershire WR6 6JT

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

Parking in visitor centre car park.

Catering

Tearoom is situated by the parish church, open daily Easter to end of October. For information call 01299 896016 (not managed by English Heritage). VISITS

VISIT LENGTH

2h

The extensive ruins of this Victorian country house evoke a lost sense of grandeur. Once staffed by over 100 servants, Witley Court was the setting for lavish parties attended by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his friends.

The house was accidentally destroyed in a fire in 1937, but the dramatic shell of the house is well worth exploring. The centrepiece of the extensive grounds and restored formal gardens is the huge Perseus and Andromeda fountain, which fires every hour between April and October.

■ Wander the dramatic Italianate ruins and imagine the ballroom’s huge Christmas tree, hung with jewels as gifts for female guests.

■ See the restored East Parterre in full bloom, complete with seasonal topiary and colourful planting.

■ Take time to wander Witley’s extensive wilderness and wildlife gardens and discover the lakeside path to the rustic Victorian boathouse.

BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND THE ROYAL OAK

01902 850244 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/boscobel Brewood, Bishop’s Wood, Shropshire ST19 9AR

Visit Boscobel House and its famous Royal Oak and discover one of the most dramatic escape stories in English History. Explore the picturesque timber-framed hunting lodge where King Charles II famously took refuge in 1651 after fleeing for his life following Civil War defeat. Peer into the priest hole where he spent the night as well as discovering stories of his visit. A short stroll away is a descendant of the oak tree in which Charles II famously hid for a day as Cromwell’s soldiers searched for him below, and which is celebrated to this day with over 500 pubs called The Royal Oak. Plus, experience what life would have been like when Boscobel was a thriving Victorian Farm and meet our resident farmyard animals while exploring the historic stables, barns, and dairy. g r

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01600 890538 goodrich.castle@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6HY

Standing on a rocky crag, above the beautifully wooded Wye Valley, Goodrich Castle is one of the finest and best-preserved ruins of an English medieval castle. Step into its Civil War history, climb the Norman keep, enjoy the views and leave time for a cream tea in the café.

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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

1. Boscobel House and the Royal Oak

2. Wroxeter Roman City 3. Goodrich Castle

WROXETER ROMAN CITY

01743 761330 wroxeter.romancity@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/wroxeter

Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6PH

Discover urban living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) – once the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. Explore the unique recreated Roman town house, complete with painted rooms, bath and replica furniture. Imagine the lives of the people who lived here through their everyday objects and an audio tour.

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YORKSHIRE

Whether it’s through their remarkable architecture, unique stories or invigorating settings, our Yorkshire properties all have their own way of inspiring groups. Explore ruined abbeys, mighty castles and beautiful gardens, and imagine the lives of those who once lived and worked in these historic places. 68 Clifford’s Tower 69 Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

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Clifford’s Tower is an ideal stop on a trip to York. Combine with visits to Jorvik Viking Centre, York Minster and the York Cold War Bunker to travel through history.

Follow in the footsteps of medieval monks and enjoy a 2.5 mile walk between Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey. Treat yourself to a cup of tea and slice of cake when you get there.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER

The stunning panoramic views over Old York from the top of Clifford’s Tower, make it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. New internal walkways have been introduced within the tower, and two medieval stairwells return to use for the first time in centuries. A new roof deck offers visitors panoramic views across the rooftops of York.

Yorkshire

CLIFFORD’S TOWER

01904 646940 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ cliffordstower Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SA

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No coach parking on site. Park in St George’s Field coach park, approx. 6 minute walk to property entrance.

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Perched on top of the castle mound raised by William the Conqueror; Clifford’s Tower was built during the 1250s as the keep of York Castle, one of the greatest fortresses in medieval England.

■ New interpretation vividly brings to life the rich and varied history of Clifford’s Tower.

■ Hear the stories of those who lived and breathed in the castle in a unique soundscape that will transport you back in time.

■ Experience areas of the castle that have not been accessible for centuries on new internal walkways.

■ Climb to the top of the new roof deck offering amazing 360-degree panoramas of the city of York. Enjoy unrivalled views of the Minster, the medieval city and beyond.

Brodsworth was built to the highest standards of luxury in the 1860s, and it was home to the same family for over 120 years. After the death of the last owner in 1988, the interiors were conserved as they were found, making this an English country house frozen in time.

■ Marvel at once-grand rooms which sit alongside family clutter that spans from Victorian times until the late 1980s.

■ See the servants’ spartan quarters and venture behind the scenes into rooms where they worked to keep the house running like clockwork.

■ Wander the award-winning gardens, restored to their original splendour, including the rose garden, restored to it's original Victorian design featuring over 200 roses, fern dell, summerhouse and garden privy.

■ Explore two of the gardens spectacular recently restored Victorian features. The Eye-Catcher, imitates a ruined classical-style wall and was designed to draw the eye along the grassy Target Range.

■ See the newly restored Target House, a picturesque chalet-roofed summerhouse where the family rested and relaxed amid taking part in archery and outdoor activities.

Yorkshire BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS

01302 722598 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ brodsworth Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

Three free coach parking spaces on site.

Catering

Self-service tearoom seats 70 inside and 80 outside. Serving freshly made sandwiches and home cooked meals, along with a selection of cakes.

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3h

Yorkshire MOUNT GRACE PRIORY, HOUSE AND GARDENS

01609 883494

bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ mountgracepriory Staddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL6 3JG

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

On-site spaces for up to three coaches which must be pre-booked.

Catering

The café seats 18 inside and 31 outside, serving freshly made sandwiches and home cooked meals, along with a collection of cakes.

Picturesquely set against wooded hills, this most unusual of our monastic sites also features an arts and crafts mansion, renovated gardens and a tea-room with a carefully chosen menu reflecting both North Yorkshire delicacies and the property’s Carthusian past.

■ See a reconstructed monk’s cell and herb plot to understand how the monks would have used the area for nutrition, spirituality and medicine.

■ Discover how building work commissioned by Sir Lothian Bell –owner of Mount Grace and a patron of the arts and crafts movement –exposed some medieval features of the mansion and preserved and restored much of the 17th-century interior.

■ Look out for the Bell children’s height charts in the attic nursery.

■ Wander celebrity gardener Chris Beardshaw’s arts and craftsinspired gardens and enjoy the wildflower meadow.

Set in a tranquil wooded valley, Rievaulx was once one of the wealthiest monasteries in medieval England, housing a 650-strong community at its peak. Wander the extensive ruins of the abbey to discover more about the building and how it looked at various stages of its development. Take in the stunning views from the visitor centre while enjoying a tasty treat in our new tearoom and appreciate why St Aelred’s ‘everywhere peace, everywhere serenity’ description of Rievaulx Abbey could quite easily have been written today.

■ Seek out intriguing features amongst the ruins including the warming-house sink where the monks did their laundry.

■ Discover more about life at Rievaulx in the museum which contains a ‘scourge’ whip for monastic penance and ‘pattern’ footwear for muddy weather.

■ Enjoy local fare in the café with views overlooking the abbey.

■ Browse the large shop offering local products and plants for sale.

■ Follow the audio tour on a journey through 900 years of Rievaulx’s history.

01439 798228 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ rievaulxabbey

Rievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5LB

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Coach Parking

No coach parking on site. Coaches can drop-off/pick-up at site before parking in Helmsley.

Catering

Café seating 64 inside and 30 outside. Self-service lunches and light refreshments – all food prepared fresh to order. Open summer and weekends throughout winter.

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Why not leave the coach at Helmsley Castle and enjoy a beautiful 2.5 miles walk to Rievaulx Abbey, where a well-deserved tea and cake awaits you?

Yorkshire

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE

01723 372451 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ scarboroughcastle Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

No coach parking on site. Drop-off point at bottom of the hill. Coach parking in the town centre at William Street Coach Park.

Catering

Our new catering outlet, the Coffee Shed, serves quality coffees and light refreshments. Local Ice Creams are available from our own brand new ice cream van. Picnic boxes or private buffet lunches are available if booked in advance. VISITS

Step into 3,000 years of history at Scarborough Castle, which occupies a steep-sided headland between the two bays of the famous seaside town. The castle endured sieges by medieval kings and Civil War armies, came under attack from an American Independence naval fighter and suffered German naval bombardment in 1914.

■ Immerse yourself in the history of the castle with the absorbing audio guide.

■ Enjoy stunning views of the dramatic coastline from the battlements.

■ Admire attractively displayed archaeological finds in the Master Gunner’s House.

■ Pre-book and, for a small additional charge, enjoy a site highlight tour of the Castle and Headland.

01947 603568 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ whitbyabbey

Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4JT

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Parking and drop-off in Abbey Headland car park (charge payable to local authority). Passengers can also be dropped off at the front of the visitor centre.

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2022 marks the 125th anniversary of the publication of Bram Stoker’s famous Victorian Gothic novel, Dracula. Many of its most dramatic episodes are set in Whitby, and a programme of activities to celebrate its anniversary will take place at Whitby Abbey during the summer of 2022.

■ Set high on the clifftops overlooking the sea, the ruins of Whitby Abbey tell only part of the site’s incredible story. Communities have lived on this headland for over 3,000 years and it has long been an important holy place and seat of power. Buried beneath the soaring arches we see today are the remains of an earlier Anglo-Saxon monastery, whose tales of saints, poets and miracles still survive.

■ Explore the visitor centre to discover the influence the Abbey had on writers and artists through the ages, from Turner to Tolkien.

■ Adventurous visitors may wish to descend the famous 199 steps into the town below the Abbey, while others may prefer to enjoy the stunning views of the town and harbour from the top of the steps.

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Pre-book and, for a small additional charge, enjoy a site highlight tour and a medieval mead and wine tasting experience.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

RICHMOND CASTLE

01748 822493 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/richmondcastle

Tower Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4QW

Huge Norman castle, dramatically set above the River Swale in a fine historic town. Exhibition includes a mock-up of the prison cells of First World War conscientious objectors and a touch-screen tour.

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YORK COLD WAR BUNKER

01904 797935 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/yorkbunker Monument Close, York YO24 4HT

Enter the blast-proof doors to gain access to our most modern, spine-chilling property. In active service from the 1960s to the 1990s, it now uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Booking essential, visit by guided tour only.

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HELMSLEY CASTLE

01439 770442

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/helmsleycastle

Castlegate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AB

Discover how this castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin. Why not leave the coach at Helmsley and enjoy a beautiful 2.5 miles walk to Rievaulx Abbey, where a well-deserved cuppa and cake awaits you?

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PICKERING CASTLE

01751 474989

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/pickeringcastle

Castlegate, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AX

Set in the attractive Moors-edge market town of Pickering; discover how this splendid 13th century castle was used throughout the centuries. The Castle has a colourful history, having been used as a royal hunting lodge, holiday home and a stud farm by a succession of medieval kings. Coach drop-off is available on site and parking is available a short distance away.

Yorkshire OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

1 & 4. Helmsley Castle 2 & 3. Pickering Castle

NORTH WEST

The setting for castles facing turbulent Anglo-Scottish border disputes and clattering mills feeding the Industrial Revolution, the North West offers some vibrant pictures of life in the past. Peaceful pockets of the Cumbrian countryside also offer your groups the chance to sample the tranquillity sought out by medieval monks.

78 Carlisle Castle

79 Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

79 Furness Abbey

79 Stott Park Bobbin Mill

ITINERARY IDEAS

Maximise your day out in the Lake District by taking in the monastic ruins at Furness Abbey, then take a guided tour of Stott Park Bobbin Mill, just off the M6, to experience the Industrial Revolution first hand. Combine visits to Carlisle Castle and nearby Lanercost Priory with a trip to Birdoswald Roman Fort to explore life on the Roman frontier.

CARLISLE CASTLE

Carlisle Castle has been a flashpoint of frontier warfare for centuries. As well as being a notorious prison, it was the last English fortress to suffer a siege and was an active military base until 1959. Trace its long and sometimes grim history with your group.

01228 591922

bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ carlislecastle Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR

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No coach parking on site. Park in Devonshire Walk car park (pay & display), adjacent to the west side of the castle, approx. 5 minute walk to property entrance. VISITS

Squat and thick-walled, Carlisle Castle emanates strength and menace. It needed both, because for many centuries it commanded the wild west end of the Anglo-Scottish frontier – guarding the most frequently attacked town in Britain. It also served as a bleak prison and was the very last English fortress ever to suffer a siege, during Bonnie Price Charlie’s Jacobite Rising in 1745. Continuously updated over the centuries, this hard-bitten old campaigner of a castle can now reveal its secrets to your group.

■ Explore the four floors of the great keep and see unique 15th-century carvings.

■ Uncover grim stories of the ‘licking stones’ used by desperately thirsty Jacobean prisoners.

■ Enjoy the exhibition and hear the tale of a notorious border raider’s daring escape.

■ Uncover the fascinating history of Cumbria’s Infantry Regiment at Cumbria’s Museum of Military life. Get closer to history with state-ofthe-art audio/visual displays, dioramas and a great variety of items on display. See the WW1 bible that stopped the bullet, drums once touched by Napoleon and military hardware that served the British Army through two World Wars and beyond.

BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK

01829 260464

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/beeston

Chapel Lane, Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9TX

Beeston crowns a rocky crag high above the Cheshire plain, with views over eight counties. The fortress was mainly built in the 1220s by the great Earl Ranulf of Chester, but the crag has a much longer history. Prehistoric bronze-smiths once worked here. Visit our prehistoric Roundhouse to see what life was like for Bronze Age inhabitants of the site. Much later, the castle endured a long Civil War siege. Today it’s a paradise for walkers and nature-lovers and an enchanting woodland path encircles the crag.

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FURNESS ABBEY

01229 823420

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/furnessabbey

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PJ

Give your group the same inspiration as Wordsworth enjoyed when he wrote his Prelude in 1805. The romantic monastic ruins, in a charming wooded valley, were founded in the early 12th century by Stephen, later king of England. By the time Henry VIII ordered its closure in 1537, it was the second richest Cistercian abbey in England. The beautiful medieval ‘Furness Crozier’, a silver-gilt abbot’s staff found in an abbey grave, is on permanent display.

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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

PARK BOBBIN MILL

01539 531087 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/stottpark

Low Stott Park, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8AX

Take a fascinating guided tour of this unique 19th-century mill and experience the Industrial Revolution first hand. Built on the shores of Lake Windermere to turn bobbins from local timber for the Lancashire textile trade, its clattering belt-driven machinery is still in full working order. g

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HADRIAN’S WALL

Rising over ridges and snaking through moorland, the 73-mile-long Hadrian’s Wall is a remarkable monument with remarkable stories to tell. Our forts, museums and Roman town will carry your group back to daily life on the frontier and into the Roman Empire’s extraordinary tale of power and ambition.

82 Birdoswald Roman Fort 83 Housesteads Roman Fort 84 Chesters Roman Fort and Museum 85 Corbridge Roman Town 85 Lanercost Priory

ITINERARY IDEAS

With extensive walks to enjoy and so much to see, why not book your group into the Bunkhouse, which sleeps 37. Combine a trip to Chesters Roman Fort with visits to nearby Corbridge Roman Town and medieval Aydon Castle.

BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT

Birdoswald contains the best-preserved defences of any major fort along Hadrian’s Wall, together with longest visible stretch of the wall itself. As such it’s one of the best places for your group to get an introduction to the story of the Roman frontier.

BIRDOSWALD ROMAN FORT

01697 747602 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ birdoswald Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DD

FACILITIES

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Coach Parking

Parking 200 metres north east of site and drop-off point at site entrance.

Catering

Tearoom seats 38 inside and additional seating outside. Serves soup, sandwiches, cakes and refreshments.

Group Stays

The converted 17th century bunkhouse offers group accommodation overlooking the remains of the Roman Fort and has a maximum capacity of 37 people. Choose to stay on a self-catering basis and make the most of the kitchen or allow our catering staff to provide meals for you from breakfast to lunch to dinner.

VISITS

VISIT LENGTH 1h

Birdoswald contains the best-preserved defences of any major fort along Hadrian’s Wall together with the longest visible stretch of the Wall itself. As such it’s one of the best places for your group to get an introduction to the story of the Roman frontier, including how and why the Wall was built. Its rugged setting is sure to inspire a sense of adventure as your groups explore the historic landscape and freely investigate the fort’s three main gates, perimeter walls, angle towers, granaries and drill hall, discovering for themselves how soldiers lived in the fort and went about their daily duties.

■ Investigate the fort’s three main gates, perimeter walls, angle towers, granaries and drill hall and imagine what life was like for the auxiliary infantry soldiers who defended the Empire.

■ Take the Roman Trail through beautiful natural surroundings to discover a number of local Roman structures, including Willowford Bridge.

■ Delve into the history of the Wall at the visitor centre – featuring playful displays, fascinating artefacts and immersive audio-visuals.

Learn about every aspect of a Roman soldier’s life at Housesteads, from the clothes they wore to the tools and weapons they used, and from the deities they worshipped to their use of medicine. Set on the wild Whin Sill escarpment and flanked by dramatic stretches of Wall, uncover the lives of the self-sufficient soldiers who lived here.

■ Stand on the edge of a formidable empire and take in awe-inspiring 360-degree vantage points – some of the best along the entire length of the Wall.

■ Take the Housesteads Trail covering some of the most tranquil parts of Northumberland National Park.

HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT

01434 344363 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ housesteadsromanfort Haydon Bridge, Northumberland NE47 6NN

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Coach Parking

No coach parking on site.

Park in local car park (pay on exit), approx. 10 minute (½ mile) walk uphill to property entrance.

Catering

The museum serves hot and cold drinks, and snacks to take away, with no seating.

The visitor centre (managed by the National Trust) seats 32 inside and serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks.

VISIT LENGTH

2½h

CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM

01434 681379 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ chestersromanfort Chollerford, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EU

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Coach Parking

Free coach parking for visiting groups.

Catering Chesters Tearoom serves soup, sandwiches, cakes and refreshments. It seats 25-30 with a mixture of indoor and outdoor seating.

VISIT LENGTH 1½h

Set against a backdrop of verdant woodland, this fort offers groups the chance to see Roman rule through a Victorian lens. Chesters is the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain, thanks in part to the work of John Clayton, the Victorian lawyer and landowner who saved much of the Wall from destruction, and whose story is told in the onsite museum.

■ Pick up an e-reader and have all the facts at your fingertips as you explore the Clayton Museum.

■ See Britain’s best-preserved military bath-house, where weary soldiers, originally from northern Spain, relaxed with hot, cold and steam baths.

■ Absorb the digital reconstructions of rooms such as the barrack block, which cavalrymen shared with their horses.

CORBRIDGE ROMAN TOWN

01434 632349 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ corbridgeromantown

Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5NT

Visit the evocative remains of a Roman garrison town and discover the Corbridge Hoard, one of the most significant finds from Roman Britain. Walk along an original Roman ‘high street’ and pass by the remains of granaries, a fountain, markets and workshops. Discover internationally significant Roman objects, from Roman armour to exquisite jewellery and the carving of the fierce Corbridge Lion. Examine the Saxon tower of the town’s church – built using Roman masonry, it’s an early example of recycling.

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LANERCOST PRIORY

01697 73030 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/lanercostpriory

Lanercost, Nr Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

Take a break at Lanercost Priory. The tranquil setting of this Augustinian priory belies its troubled history. Close to Hadrian’s Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce himself. King Edward I rested here in 1306-07 shortly before he died. However, there’s plenty left for groups to see. The vaulted undercroft of the refectory is well preserved, complete with mason’s marks and the church’s transept still stands to its full impressive height. Stop off at the tearoom, shop and visitor information centre, where you can plan your Hadrian’s Wall adventure over a cup of tea or indeed lunch. s

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

NORTH EAST

Power, purity, prestige. Let your group enjoy a taste of them all on days out in the North East. Medieval castles battered by border disputes and waterside priories drawing pilgrims and marauders alike offer evocative impressions of life in the past. For garden lovers, the blooms and boughs of an unusual heritage garden serve up an exotic treat.

88 Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

89 Lindisfarne Priory

90 Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

91 Barnard Castle

91 Tynemouth Priory and Castle

91 Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard

ITINERARY IDEAS

Belsay Castle, Hall and Gardens is close to some of the sites on Hadrian’s Wall, and it’s just off the scenic route from Newcastle to the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.

Visit Warkworth Castle, Tynemouth Priory and Prudhoe Castle to follow the fortunes of the powerful Percy family, earls of Northumberland and medieval ‘kingmakers’.

BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS

Belsay’s unique mix of architecture offers a many-layered slice of English history. Groups can explore a succession of mansions spanning four centuries and enjoy 20 acres of heritage gardens.

BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS

01661 881636 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ belsayhall

Belsay, Nr Ponteland, Northumberland NE20 0DX

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Coach Parking

Space for up to 2 coaches. These must be pre-booked.

Catering

Tearoom seats 50 and serves hot and cold food and drinks. Afternoon tea and group catering packages available. Contact the property for current/seasonal group catering offers and to book.

Boasting sweeping views over gentle rolling countryside, Belsay is set within the evocative landscape of Northumberland’s ‘border country’.

From Summer 2023 groups will be able to experience Belsay like never before. New interpretation is shining new light on the history of the medieval castle and neoclassical hall, while the gardens have been reinvigorated with a plant scheme created by renowned designer Dan Pearson. A bright and welcoming new café will open in the former coach house and accessibility is being improved across the site.

■ Book a tour with the Head Gardener to soak up the sights and scents of the vast gardens with their nationally important plant collections.

■ Take tea in the hall’s original kitchen.

■ Follow through ravines cut out of rock to discover the famous Belsay Quarry Garden. Inspired by Sir Charles Monck’s travels, the Quarry Garden has its own microclimate which means all sorts of exotic plants grow here.

■ Explore one of the biggest collections of rhododendrons in the country including winter flowering varieties.

■ Admire the craftsmanship of the Greek Revival hall. Inspired by an aristocrat’s honeymoon in Athens, it’s arrangedaround a central Pillar Hall and displayed without furnishings.

■ Wander through the ruins and see the ‘Rainbow Arch’ over the magnificently carved west door.

■ Learn about the Lindisfarne Gospels and see the new display of 14 extraordinary carved and painted ‘naming stones’ from the 8th century.

LINDISFARNE PRIORY

01289 389200 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ lindisfarnepriory Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RX

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No parking on site. Please park in the Holy Island main coach park, approx. ¾ mile from property entrance.

Access

Holy Island can only be reached at low tide. Call us for details or consult tide tables on the website.

VISITS 4

VISIT LENGTH

1h

Few visitors will forget the arresting sight of these isolated, captivating ruins as they cross the causeway to Holy Island. Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims and Vikings who were drawn to this power-house of northern Christianity.

WARKWORTH CASTLE AND HERMITAGE

01665 711423 bookings@ english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ warkworth Warkworth, Northumberland NE65 OUJ

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Drop off outside castle. Contact site for more information. VISITS

As one of the biggest, most complete and certainly most spectacular medieval castles in northern England, mighty Warkworth Castle and its peaceful Hermitage make for a great group day out.

■ Find out how ‘Harry Hotspur’ rebelled against Henry IV and lost the castle for his family.

■ Look out for the lions – these carved badges represent the powerful Percy family, and can be found throughout the castle.

■ Enjoy a ½ mile walk down the river followed by a short boat trip to discover the Hermitage carved out of rock. Ask us for opening times.

1. Hermitage 2, 3 & 4. Warkworth Castle

BARNARD CASTLE

01833 638212

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/barnardcastle

Castle House, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8PR Sizeable and impressive medieval castle with connections to Richard III. Spectacularly sited overlooking the River Tees gorge, with a sensory garden of scented plants and tactile objects. In a characterful market town which also hosts the famous Bowes Museum art collection.

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OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN THE REGION

TYNEMOUTH PRIORY AND CASTLE

01912 571090

bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ tynemouthpriory

Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear NE30 4BZ

A fortress and holy place, with history stretching from Anglo-Saxon times. The striking medieval priory ruins, with a beautiful little Percy family chapel, stand on a dramatic headland, defended by a strong gatehouse. An exhibition traces ‘Life in the Stronghold’ throughout Tynemouth’s long career.

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BERWICK-UPON-TWEED BARRACKS AND MAIN GUARD 01289 304493 bookings@english-heritage.org.uk english-heritage.org.uk/ berwickbarracks

The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1DF Georgian ‘Redcoat’ barracks and guard house. The first in Britain to be purpose built and now home to history and the arts. An exhibition gives an insight into the life of the British infantryman from the Civil War to the First World War.

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1. Barnard Castle

2. Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard

3. Tynemouth Priory and Castle

Berkshire Buckinghamshire East Sussex Hampshire Isle of Wight Kent Oxfordshire Surrey West Sussex

Apsley House 29 3e B

Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield, 1066 33 6g C

Chiswick House and Gardens 23 3e Carisbrooke Castle 34 6c D

Deal Castle 39 4j Dover Castle 35 5j Down House (Home of Charles Darwin, The) 36 4f E

Eltham Palace and Gardens 24 4f J

Jewel Tower 25 3e K Kenwood 22 3e L

Lullingstone Roman Villa 39 4f

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Marble Hill 26 4e O Osborne 32 6c P

Pevensey Castle 38 6g Portchester Castle 38 6c R

Ranger’s House (see Wernher Collection, The) 27 4f Richborough Roman Fort 39 4j S

St Augustine’s Abbey 38 4h W

Walmer Castle and Gardens 37 4j Wellington Arch 28 3e Wernher Collection, The (see Ranger’s House) 27 4f Y Yarmouth Castle 39 6b

Berry Pomeroy Castle 48 6f C

Chysauster Ancient Village 48 7b

Cleeve Abbey 48 4f D

Dartmouth Castle 48 6f F

Farleigh Hungerford Castle 49 3h H

Hailes Abbey 48 1j O

Okehampton Castle 49 5e

Old Sarum 44 4j

Old Wardour Castle 49 4j

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Pendennis Castle 45 7c Portland Castle 46 6h S

St Mawes Castle 49 7c Stonehenge 42 4j T

Tintagel Castle 47 5c Totnes Castle 49 6e

WALES

Bristol Channel

Bristol Cornwall Devon Dorset Gloucestershire Somerset Wiltshire

Audley End House and Gardens 53 5f C

Castle Acre Priory 55 2g F

Framlingham Castle 54 4j G

Grime’s Graves 55 3g W Wrest Park 52 5e

Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire Essex Hertfordshire Norfolk Suffolk

Bolsover Castle 58 2f

Boscobel House and the Royal Oak 65 4d G

Gainsborough Old Hall 59 1g Goodrich Castle 65 7c K

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden 62 5e Kirby Hall 59 5g L

Lyddington Bede House 59 4g

Peveril Castle 59 2e S

Stokesay Castle 63 5b W

Witley Court and Gardens 64 6d Wroxeter Roman City 65 4c

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Derbyshire

Leicestershire

Lincolnshire

Northamptonshire

Nottinghamshire Rutland

Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire West Midlands Worcestershire

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YORKSHIRE & NORTH WEST (BOTTOM)

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park 79 6d Brodsworth Hall and Gardens 69 5g C

Clifford’s Tower 68 3g H

Helmsley Castle 75 2g M

Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens 70 2g

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Cheshire Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside

East Riding of Yorkshire North East Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire North Yorkshire South Yorkshire West Yorkshire

Pickering Castle 75 2h

Richmond Castle 74 2f

Rievaulx Abbey 71 2g S

Scarborough Castle 72 2j W

Whitby Abbey 73 1h Y

York Cold War Bunker 74 3g

Barnard Castle 91 5f

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 88 3g Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks 91 1f Birdoswald Roman Fort 82 4e C

Carlisle Castle 78 4d Chesters Roman Fort and Museum 84 4f Corbridge Roman Town 85 4f F

Furness Abbey 79 7d

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Hadrian’s Wall 80 4e Housesteads Roman Fort 83 4f L

Lanercost Priory 85 4e Lindisfarne Priory 89 1g S

Stott Park Bobbin Mill 79 6d T

Tynemouth Priory and Castle 91 4h W

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage 90 2g

NORTH EAST & NORTH WEST (TOP)

Cumbria County Durham Northumberland

Tyne & Wear

Tees Valle

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Apsley House 28 92 3e

Audley End House & Gardens 53 94 5f

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Barnard Castle 91 97 5f

Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, 1066 33 92 6g

Beeston Castle & Woodland Park 79 96 6d

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens 88 97 3g Berry Pomeroy Castle 48 93 6f

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks 91 97 1f

Birdoswald Roman Fort 82 97 4e

Bolsover Castle 58 95 2f

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 65 95 4d Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 69 96 5g

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Carisbrooke Castle 34 92 6c

Carlisle Castle 78 97 4d

Castle Acre Priory 55 94 2g

Chesters Roman Fort & Museum 84 97 4f

Chiswick House & Gardens 23 92 3e

Chysauster Ancient Village 48 93 7b Cleeve Abbey 48 93 4f Clifford’s Tower 68 96 3g Corbridge Roman Town 85 97 4f D

Dartmouth Castle 48 93 6f Deal Castle 39 92 4j Dover Castle 35 92 5j

Down House (Home of Charles Darwin, The) 36 92 4f

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Eltham Palace & Gardens 24 92 4f F

Farleigh Hungerford Castle 49 93 3h

Framlingham Castle 54 94 4j Furness Abbey 79 97 7d G

Gainsborough Old Hall 59 95 1g Goodrich Castle 65 95 7c Grime’s Graves 55 94 3g

H

Hadrian’s Wall 80 97 4e Hailes Abbey 48 93 1j Helmsley Castle 75 96 2g Housesteads Roman Fort 83 97 4f

J Jewel Tower 25 92 3e

K

Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden 62 95 5e Kenwood 22 92 3e Kirby Hall 59 95 5g L

Lanercost Priory 85 97 4e Lindisfarne Priory 89 97 1g Lullingstone Roman Villa 39 92 4f Lyddington Bede House 59 95 4g

M

Marble Hill 26 92 4e Mount Grace Priory, House & Gardens 70 96 2g

O

Okehampton Castle 49 93 5e Old Sarum 44 93 4j Old Wardour Castle 49 93 4j Osborne 32 92 6c

P

Pendennis Castle 45 93 7c Pevensey Castle 38 92 6g Peveril Castle 59 95 2e Pickering Castle 75 96 2h

Portchester Castle 38 92 6c Portland Castle 46 93 6h

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Ranger’s House (Wernher Collection, The) 27 92 4f Richborough Roman Fort 39 92 4j Richmond Castle 74 96 2f Rievaulx Abbey 71 96 2g

S

Scarborough Castle 72 96 2j St Augustine’s Abbey 38 92 4h St Mawes Castle 49 93 7c Stokesay Castle 63 95 5b Stonehenge 42 93 4j Stott Park Bobbin Mill 79 97 6d

T

Tintagel Castle 47 93 5c Totnes Castle 49 93 6e Tynemouth Priory & Castle 91 97 4h

W

Walmer Castle & Gardens 37 92 5j Warkworth Castle & Hermitage 90 97 2j Wellington Arch 28 92 3e

Whitby Abbey 73 96 1h Witley Court & Gardens 64 95 6d Wrest Park 52 94 5e Wroxeter Roman City 65 95 4c

Y

Yarmouth Castle 39 92 6b York Cold War Bunker 74 96 3g

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