Dover Castle
Dover
spectacular setting atop the White Cliffs of Dover, this large fortress includes a Roman lighthouse and secret wartime tunnels
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
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
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
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
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
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
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