Dover Castle
Dover
spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels
Halliggye Fogou
Garras
largest, best-preserved of several mysterious tunnels associated with Iron Age settlements, thought to date from 5th or 4th century BC
Chiswick House & Gardens
London W4
a fine Georgian villa designed by William Kent with a rich collection of Old Master Paintings and fine furniture. Free entry to the 65 acres of Grade I listed gardens with grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and a children's play area
Battle Abbey & Battlefield
Battle
ruins of Norman abbey, built on the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, with battlefield views, visitor centre and Victorian walled garden
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
a wealth of architectural history, with buildings dating from the 14C and a superb 30-acre garden famed for its rhododendrons and unique quarry garden
Birdoswald Roman Fort
Brampton
high above a meander in the River Irthing, in one of the most picturesque settings on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall.
Carlisle Castle
Carlisle
a formidable fortress spanning some 900 years of conflicts and sieges. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here for some 19 years
Osborne House
East Cowes
Queen Victoria's palatial holiday home offering a treasured insight with a visit to the private apartments and the Swiss Cottage where the children played
Carn Euny Ancient Village
Sancreed
Excellent preserved ancient villages, with an excellent example of an underground stone-walled passage, known as a ‘fogou'
Chysauster Ancient Village
Penzance
remains of 2,000 year-old settlement with traceable village street and houses, with an underground passage, known as a 'fogou'
Kenwood House
London NW3
with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel
immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur
Carisbrooke Castle
Newport
the quintessential romantic castle, Carisbrooke has been an Elizabethan artillery fortress, a king's prison and a royal summer residence
Down House
Downe
Down House was Charles Darwin's home, showcasing his study, extensive gardens, and insights into his groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
Appuldurcombe House
Ventnor
11 acres if gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The history of the ruined 18th Century house is depicted in the Gate House Museum
Arbor Low
Buxton
a prehistoric monument that was started in the Neolithic period, probably between 3,000 and 2,500 BC, consisting of 42 stones in a 40-meter diameter circle
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ruins of 15C castle, formerly a Norman manor house. Fields nearby were the setting for the tournament in Sir Walter Scott's 'Ivanhoe'
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle
overlooking the River Tees and dating back to the 14th Century and lived in by Richard lll
Bayard's Cove Fort
Dartmouth
enjoy the picturesque views of the Dart Valley from the remains of this small Tudor artillery fort
Beeston Castle
Tarporley
crowning a rocky crag and boasting spectacular views. On a clear day you can see all the way from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. With a 4,000 year history, a replica Bronze Age roundhouse and a 40-acre woodland park
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Totnes
tucked away in a deep wooded valley, this romantic ruin has the preserved remains of an Elizabethan mansion. An audio tour is available
Blackbury Camp
Southleigh
remains on an Iron Age hill fort - impressive ramparts - now surrounded by woodland - walks - wildlife - ideal place for picnics
Bolsover Castle
Chesterfield
seventeenth century Bolsover Castle is a wonderful place to imagine the Golden age of Chivalry. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, it offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside
Bowes Castle
Barnard Castle
massive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines
Furness Abbey
Barrow-in-Furness
the impressive remains of this medieval abbey boast an ornately decorated chapter house and cloisters with a small museum
Launceston Castle
Launceston
climb the battlements for impressive views from the remains of this 13th Century round tower and keep
Restormel Castle
Lostwithiel
commanding fantastic views, these ruins are in remarkably good condition. Picnics welcome
St Catherine's Castle
Fowey
sits atop a rocky promontory, remains of an artillery fort built by Henry VIII to defend Fowey Harbour. Access via a narrow winding foot path
St Mawes Castle
St. Mawes
well-preserved and elaborately decorated coastal artillery fortress designed to mount heavy 'ship sinking' guns with audio tour available and picnic area
Trethevy Quoit
St. Cleer
well-preserved, Neolithic 'dolmen' burial chamber - stands 2.7 metres (8.9 ft) high - five standing stones, surmounted by a huge capstone with wide vistas from the top of the mound