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Binchester Roman Fort Binchester Fort is situated in the centre of County Durham, just outside of the town of Bishop Auckland. Binchester was the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small part has been excavated and is open to view. Most of the fort and the remains of the nearby civilian settlement still lie buried in the surrounding fields. Auckland Castle As a centre for education and tours, the Castle offers insights into English history since the Norman conquest. In addition, visitors and parties, whether old or young, can experience the exhibition, created in the old medieval kitchens, about St. Cuthbert and the role played by the Prince Bishops in the North. Durham Castle Guided Tours of Durham Castle. Entrance is by guided tour only. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes. Tours take place on most days out of term, and each day from Easter to 30th September. For other periods tours are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Raby Castle One of the England's most impressive Mediaeval castles, Raby was built by the Nevills and has been home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, large walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop. Crook Hall Medieval House & Gardens, Durham City A medieval manor house surrounded by romantic gardens, all within walking distance of Durham City Centre. Blue Reef Aquarium - the ultimate undersea family day out - Newquay, Southsea in Portsmouth and Tynemouth (Newcastle Upon Tyne) Have a great family day out at Blue Reef Aquarium, the top tourist attraction loacted in Newquay, Portsmouth and Tynemouth. Meet sea life from sharks to seahorses in this UK undersea zoo. The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). Washington, County Durham The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands focusing on rare wetland birds. Dedicated visitor centres around Britain offer great days out and the chance to get really close to wetland birds. The Flambards Experience Welcome to Flambards Experience “The Best Day Of The Week”. Located in Helston, Cornwall, Flambards features some of Britain’s wildest theme park rides and is Cornwall's premier tourist attraction. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and places to eat. As well as our theme park Flambards also features, Britain in the Blitz and the famous Victorian Village. The National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, Devon, UK The National Marine Aquarium, in Plymouth, is the UK's leading aquarium committed to education, conservation and research into the marine environment. Ben's Playworld. The best kids indoor play world in Cornwall The big, happy, bouncy, slidie, fun, scary, zoomy, kids indoor play world in Cornwall. Britannia Royal Naval College Tours and Events Limited opening to the public is now available for tours and events such as Formal Dinners, Receptions, Balls, as well as Corporate Conferences, AGMs, meetings etc. Visiting Cornwall - THE visitor's guide. A visitors guide to Cornwall. Accommodation, attractions and other information of use to the visitor, tourist or business-person thinking of coming to Cornwall. Welcome to CamelotCastle.com Camelot was the most famous castle in the medieval legends of King Arthur, and where, according to legend, he reigned over Briton before the Saxon conquest. There are many theories as to the location of Camelot, one of these being at Tintagel. Cornwall & Devon Tourist Attractions - Publicity South West - Cornwall Directory Tourist Information for the South West of the United Kingdom, From Accomodation though to Craft Attractions, Map and contact information,Publicity South West, Tourism, Attractions, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Holidays, Crafts, Hotels, Vacations, Distribution, Printing, Leaflets, Web Design, Graphic Design, Gardens. Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership Discovering the best of Devon and Cornwall by bus and train. Cornwall Hetitage - Tintagel Castle - Cornwall Online A Guide to Cornwall's Hetitage - Cornwall Online. Includes other English Heritage sites; Chysauster Ancient Village | Launceston Castle | Lostwitiel Castle | St. Mawes Castle | Pendennis Castle North Devon Houses and Gardens North Devon is also home to some of the most beautiful and historic houses to be found in the UK. Hemyock Castle Long an important historic centre, today Hemyock Castle offers a warm welcome for Visitors, Schools, and Groups; and comfortable Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation. An excellent touring centre for Devon, Exmoor and Dartmoor. extremewest.co.uk extremewest.co.uk provides activity gift vouchers and days out for an amazing range of fun, adrenalin pumping and even pampering days in Devon and Cornwall Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall - English Heritage - Cornwall Online King Henry VIII was so determined to prevent the French from attacking his shores he built a chain of castles all along the south coast. Pendennis, built in the mid-sixteenth century, is part of that chain Guide to accommodation within Torbay Where to stay, eat and go. Its all here at www.torbayholidays.com Castles in Cornwall Browse our listing of Cornwall castles or directly search our family name database to see if your surname is affiliated with any of these fine castles found in the region of Cornwall. Things To Do in the Rame Peninsula The Rame Peninsula is Cornwall's forgotten corner - forgotten surely by the hordes of tourists who stream over the Tamar Bridge further into Cornwall. The Forgotten Corner is uncommercialised and timeless - a haven for those who enjoy the slower pace of life in the countryside - walking, birdwatching, fishing or just lazing National Trust | Antony Early 18th-century mansion set in parkland and fine gardens landscaped by Repton. Has collections of paintings, furniture & textiles. National Trust | Cotehele Medieval house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds National Trust | Saltram A magnificent Georgian mansion with Adam interiors complete with its original contents and set in an attractive landscape park Activate UK Paintball Arena - Newton Abbot - South Devon Activate-Uk is the newest, and one of the most exciting paintball centres in Devon. Combining the finest of equipment and facilities with professional marshals, We will make your day with us great. Plymouth City Council - Leisure and tourism We are committed to providing a wide range of cultural and leisure activities to help people make the most of the city and its surroundings in their time out. We’re proud to host a number of high profile events - including the British Fireworks Championships and World Championship Class 1 Powerboat Racing - as well as smaller, locally based events and festivals. CATA - Tourist Attractions in Cornwall Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions - Cornwall`s finest visitor attractions including the Eden Project. World of Model Railways Featured on both BBC and ITV. Up to 40 trains running in sequence. Children's layout at floor level. Shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff. COAST Cornwall Outdoor Adventure Sport Training Watersports and adventure activities centre in West Cornwall. Have a day out doing something different. Tower Taxis Newton Abbot based taxi service. Local and national. Airports a speciality. Courier and private work. Day trips. On call 24 hours a day. Walks on Dartmoor one of Englands unspoilt wildernesses Dartmoor one of England's last unspoilt wildernesses. Bleak granite tors, wide open spaces, villages tucked away , lots to see and do. Cornish Interactive Media Cornish Interactive Media researches, designs and produces Interactive CD-ROMS on Cornwall and its attractions Places of Interest - Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly Places to go things to do - Cornwall & Scilly. Things to do with the Kids - Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly Children's attractions and places to go for a great day out with the kids. The National Trust, Killerton House near Exeter, Devon Killerton House is a National Trust property in Devon, UK. It is an elegant 18th century house with a landscaped hillside garden. A period costume exhibition is on display, changed every year. 5 colour coded walks on the Estate. Schools/groups welcome. The Monkey Sanctuary The Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall has been the home to a colony of woolly monkeys since 1964. Its original aim was to provide a stable setting in which woolly monkeys, rescued from lives of isolation in zoos or as pets, could live as naturally as possible. The Sanctuary has received world-wide recognition as the first place where this beautiful primate has survived and bred successfully in captivity. Our aim is to secure a protected reserve in the Amazon for monkeys from the pet trade and if possible also to rehabilitate some of the Cornish group. A guide to accommodation in Cornwall Where to stay, eat and go. Its all here at www.cornishresorts.com Blue Reef Aquarium The new owners of the former Newquay Sealife Aquarium have spent more than £400,000 transforming it into a major visitor attraction. The main ocean display has been transformed into an underwater tropical paradise. Goonhilly Earth Station Goonhilly Earth Station is the largest Satellite Earth Station in the World. In the last 38 years it has probably transmitted & received more remarkable events than any other Satellite Earth Station, from the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 to pictures from the Olympic Games in Atlanta, USA in 1996. Dartmoor Guided Walks The programme of guided walks and events, including a map of walk start points and useful information for walkers. Personal Escorted Sightseeing Tours of UK and Ireland. Sightseeing Tours of UK and Ireland. Pat Carey has over 20 years experience as a Tour Guide, travelling all over the world. Employing Pat Carey would ensure a worry free visit to the UK and/or Ireland, and high quality professional, personal service. Coast & Country tours Explore Cornwall with a local driver guide on and off the beaten tracks. Set your own pace or choose one of our tours, we aim to please. Places to see in Cornwall from Castles to Fishing Villages to the Moors Coming to Cornwall, heres a few suggestions for places to see. From unspoilt fishing villages, to the stark beauty of Bodmin Moor, to following the River Tamar from its source to the Sea. St Michael's Mount This magical island is the jewel in Cornwall's crown, a national treasure and a must for every visitor to the far West of England... Land's End Beautiful, dramatic, exciting - enjoy an unforgettable day out at Britain's most famous landmark. Land's End is a unique, magical place. A place of legend and mystery, with stunning natural beauty. Presingoll Barns - St Agnes Cornwall Providing an ideal day out in Cornwall where we supply the finest Cornish crafts & produce available to purchase. Including Cornish made pottery, fudge, candles & souvenirs. Restormel Castle Lostwithiel Cornwall - English Heritage - Cornwall Online You can still make out the ruins of Restormel's keep, gate and Great Hall, and even the kitchens and private rooms. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Located in the South West of England, The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway was opened in 1898 and closed in 1935. Built to a track gauge of 1ft 11½in, it ran for a distance of 19½ miles linking the two North Devon towns from which it takes its name. The present Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Company was formed in 1993 by the members of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Association, now a Trust, with the aim of reconstructing as much as possible of this once famous narrow gauge railway. www.steam-devon-cornwall.co.uk Lots of information and picture gallery on steam railways throughout Devon and Cornwall. West Somerset Railway Twenty miles of stunning Somerset countryside and coastal scenery - there's something for all the family on Britain's longest and most lovingly restored heritage railway. Our charming line runs from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, past the Quantock Hills northwards towards the Bristol Channel coast at Minehead, serving ten beautifully restored stations along the way. Steam Railway Cornwall Bolton Moors Live Steam Railway. Near Hayle and St. Ives Lappa Valley Steam Railways @ Cornwall Connect England Board our fifteen-inch gauge steam train at Benny Halt and let Zebedee or Muffin take you on a two-mile return journey through beautiful Cornish countryside to East Wheal Rose. Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Cornwall's only standard-gauge steam railway The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is a Standard Gauge Railway that operates mainly steam locomotives over a distance of 6.5 miles (10.4 Km) in the County of Cornwall - United Kingdom. Tiverton Museum The Museum is thought to contain the largest Social History collection in the South West of England, in addition to numerous other collections. Collections include Agriculture, Industry, Social History, and Transport. Royal Cornwall Museum Online Royal Cornwall Museum - online collections, exhibitions, news and information. Cornwall - Museums and Galleries - The Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro, Cornwall, England, UK A museum of regional and global history and archaeology, including art and natural history exhibitions. H.M. 32nd Light Infantry (Duke of Cornwall's) This regiment was first raised in 1702 as Fox's Regiment of Marines, then numbered as the 32nd Foot in 1751. The information on this page is extracted from a number of sources, including notes sent to me by the Regimental Museum in Cornwall. North Devon House and Garden Set in acres of rolling countryside the beauty and tranquillity of North Devon's gardens make for a restful and interesting day out. North Devon Natural Beauty North Devon's diverse landscapes are home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. From the wilds of Exmoor National Park to the untouched beauty of Lundy (North Devon's very own Atlantic island) you are sure to be captivated by the sheer beauty of the area. The National Trust, Killerton House near Exeter, Devon Killerton House is a National Trust property in Devon, UK. It is an elegant 18th century house with a landscaped hillside garden. A period costume exhibition is on display, changed every year. 5 colour coded walks on the Estate. Schools/groups welcome. Pencarrow House and Gardens in Cornwall Pencarrow is an historic Georgian house in Cornwall containing a collection of pictures, furniture, and antiques, with internationally known listed gardens running to fifty acres. Country Parks in the Rame Peninsula National Trust | Saltram A magnificent Georgian mansion with Adam interiors complete with its original contents and set in an attractive landscape park Becky Falls Cornwall & Devon Tourist Attractions - Publicity South West - Cornwall Directory Tourist Information for the South West of the United Kingdom, From Accomodation though to Craft Attractions, Map and contact information,Publicity South West, Tourism, Attractions, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Holidays, Crafts, Hotels, Vacations, Distribution, Printing, Leaflets, Web Design, Graphic Design, Gardens. The Flambards Experience Welcome to Flambards Experience “The Best Day Of The Week”. Located in Helston, Cornwall, Flambards features some of Britain’s wildest theme park rides and is Cornwall's premier tourist attraction. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and places to eat. As well as our theme park Flambards also features, Britain in the Blitz and the famous Victorian Village. North Devon Fun Parks North Devon offers an unforgettable day out for the whole family. Whether its an alien encounter or exploring dark dungeons there's always plenty to keep everyone entertained. Zoo, Fun Parks, Farm Parks. |