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Cleeve Abbey - English Heritage Washford Somerset The
picturesque Cistercian abbey of Cleeve boasts the most impressively
complete and unaltered set of monastic cloister buildings in
England, standing roofed and two storeys high. They include the
gatehouse, the 15th-century refectory with its glorious angel roof,
an unusual ‘painted chamber’, and the floor of an earlier refectory,
decked from end to end with 13th-century heraldic tiles, the
protection of which is the subject of an ongoing high profile
project...
Forde Abbey Chard Somerset
Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its
outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are
encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30
acres of exquisite award winning gardens - However Forde Abbey is
more than a museum piece. It is a family home and very much a
living, working estate
Launceston Castle
English Heritage.
Set on a large natural mound, Launceston Castle dominates
the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, its
focus is an unusual keep consisting of a 13th-century round tower
built by Richard of Cornwall, inside an earlier circular shell-keep.
Within, the large central chamber is now reached via a dark
corridor.
The castle long remained a prison and George Fox, founder of the
Quakers, suffered harsh confinement here in 1656. A display traces
1,000 years of history, with finds from site excavations
Munchelney Abbey - English
Heritage. Muchelney Somerset, the
atmospheric and once-remote ‘great island’ amid the Somerset Levels,
has many rewards for visitors. Beside the clearly laid out
foundations of the wealthy medieval Benedictine abbey (and its
Anglo-Saxon predecessor) stands a complete early Tudor house in
miniature
 Minterne House & Gardens Dorset.
Minterne House has been the home of the Churchill's
and Digby's family for the last 350 years and now the seat of the
12th Lord Digby. It was rebuilt in 1905 by Leonard Stokes after the
previous house was destroyed by dry rot. Minterne nestles in 1,300
acres of beautiful Dorset Countryside and is described by Simon
Jenkins in his book ‘England’s 1,000 Best houses,’ as a “Corner of
Paradise.”
The Minterne Valley was
landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century.
The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a
chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams
 Miserden Park Gardens
set in the Cotswolds near Cirencester The 17th century Manor House
overlooks the Golden Valley
Pencarrow House
and Garden Bodmin Cornwall. Fifty acres
woodland gardens, rockery, lake gardens ...
"We are Dog Friendly" Tourist Attraction/Day Out - voted for by our
visitors, so come along for a super day with your pet. The grounds
are super for your children to explore followed by a romp in our
wooden playground whilst you enjoy a cup of tea and slice of
sumptuous cake form the Peacock Cafe
Restormel Castle - English
Heritage. Lostwithiel Cornwall. The great 13th-century circular
shell-keep of Restormel still encloses the principal rooms of the
castle in remarkably good condition. It stands on an earlier Norman
mound surrounded by a deep dry ditch, atop a high spur beside the
River Fowey. Twice visited by the Black Prince, it finally saw
action during the Civil War in 1644. It commands fantastic views and
is a favourite picnic spot
 Salisbury Cathedral
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In the unspoilt Close, on 5 acres of lawn, sits one of Europe's finest medieval buildings.
Salisbury Cathedral is not just a stunning building to explore. It also has the Magna
Carta, "Magna Carta" is Latin for “The Great Charter”
the famous agreement made between King John and his barons at Runneymede in
1215. It established, amongst other principles in law, that no free man
may be imprisoned or prosecuted without fair trail before his equals. The basic
principles of the Magna Carta have been incorporated into the Constitution of
the United States of America..." - you will also
find the world's oldest
working clock, and an amazing
medieval carved frieze from about 1250 with scenes of Adam and Eve and
Noah's Ark.
 Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Dorset is set on the site
of Saxons England’s foremost Benedictine nunnery founded by King
Alfred in 888AD - The Garden - The plants you see in our Anglo-Saxon
collection are just a few that would have been used by the nuns for
flavouring foods, help to heal the sick and to dye cloth
Sherborne
Castle Dorset Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594,
Sherborne Castle has been home of the Digby family since 1617. Set
in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and
grounds around his 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid
collection of art, furniture and porcelain.
 Tewksbury Abbey Gloucestershire - Although the Abbey was
founded in 1087 by nobleman Robert FitzHamon, building of the
present Abbey did not start until 1102. Built to house Benedictine
monks, the Norman Abbey was near completion when consecrated in 1121
Tintagel Castle -
English Heritage. Awe inspiring location on a dramatic coastline
- well suited to medieval mystery. Tintagel is a place of magic
and myth where the legend of King Arthur was born. This historic
spot is rich in flora and fauna and provides a breeding ground for
sea birds, lizards and butterflies. Tintagel Castle is Cornwall’s
most iconic site. A strong hold of the Earls of Cornwall, the castle
was built in the 13th century. Now in ruins, it still has the power
to inspire.
Wells
Cathedral - The first church was built near the wells (the
natural springs in what are now the Bishop's Palace Grounds) in 705
and the present magnificent building has been with us for eight
centuries.
 Bishop's
Palace & Gardens Wells. More than simply an historic house
and garden, this splendid medieval Palace has been the home of the
Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years. There are 14 acres of
gardens including the springs from which the city takes its name.
Visitors can also see the Bishop's private Chapel, ruined Great Hall
and the Gatehouse with portcullis and drawbridge beside which the
famous mute swans ring a bell for food.
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