Durham Cathedral
Durham
set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window
St Michael's Mount
Marazion
Island home to a medieval castle, reached by causeway, with Norman church and sub-tropical gardens.
Coventry Cathedral
Coventry
visit this modern masterpiece designed by Sir Basil Spence with the iconic tapestry by Graham Sutherland and the magnificent stained glass windows by John Piper
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfastleigh
the Abbey Church, a spiritual haven for the many thousands of visitors who come each year, with bookshops and exhibitions of the Benedictine way of life
Fountains Abbey
Ripon
founded in the twelfth century, these magnificent ruins echo with centuries old stories. Wonderful walking with ancient tree avenues and a playful water garden
Auckland Castle
Bishop Auckland
the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and the country residence of the Bishops since Norman times. The chapel is thought to be the largest private chapel in Europe
Beverley Minster
Beverley
one of the great glories of English religious architecture, this most impressive church boasts 14th Century stone carvings, notably of musicians
Bolton Abbey
Skipton
with over 80 miles of riverside, woodland and moorland paths, medieval buildings, picnic areas, tearooms and restaurants, gift shops and fabulous scenery there is something for everyone
Furness Abbey
Barrow-in-Furness
the impressive remains of this medieval abbey boast an ornately decorated chapter house and cloisters with a small museum