Heritage & Historical Rutland

Rutland Railway Museum
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Rutland Railway Museum
We are an open-air Museum based in the heart of the rural East Midlands where the now extinct industry of home iron ore production is preserved for visitors. The industrial revolution and the subsequent development of the British economy relied on the presence of a number of basic raw materials, notably coal and iron ore. The history...
Oakham Castle
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Oakham Castle
Only the great hall of the Norman castle is still standing, and is surrounded by steep earthworks marking the inner bailey. The hall dates from c. 1180—90 and according to Nikolaus Pevsner (in his "The Buildings of England: Leicestershire and Rutland" ) "It is the earliest hall of any English castle surviving so...
Rutland County Museum
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Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Museum and Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to England’s smallest county. The museum displays tell the story of the county, and are complimented by exhibits of archaeology, history and rural life. The museum has a varied and exciting programme of Exhibitions and Events. Opening Times : Tue - Fri 10.00...
KIRBY HALL
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KIRBY HALL
Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I. Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always at the forefront of new ideas about...
Burghley House - Stamford
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Burghley House - Stamford
The Garden of Surprises is a fantastic addition to the gardens at Burghley . Hidden inside a Yew hedge is an experience that will delight the senses. Mirrors exaggerate, mazes confuse, squirts of water distract, the dank moss house captivates, transforming sculptures dazzle, the grotto entices and the longitude dial educates and astonishes!
Prebendal Manor House - Peterborough
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Prebendal Manor House - Peterborough
On our site you can discover the history of the manor and find out about prebends; you can learn about our recreated medieval gardens and see some photographs of both the manor and the gardens. You can also read the archeological research report.
Melton Carnegie Museum
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Melton Carnegie Museum
Melton Carnegie Museum re-opened fully on Saturday 13th November 2010 following a major building project which has created a new state-of-the-art gallery, study area and community space for museum activities, schools, volunteers and community groups. The museum, which has now doubled in size, features displays on local history, trades, foxhunting...
Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens
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Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens
Grimsthorpe is a historic house, park and garden in Lincolnshire, open in the summer for adults and children to enjoy the countryside, nature and history.
APETHORPE PALACE
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APETHORPE PALACE
Among England's greatest country houses, Apethorpe Palace holds a particularly important place in English history because of its ownership by,  and role in, entertaining Tudor and Stuart monarchs. Elizabeth I once owned the building, which she had inherited from  Henry VIII. For a period, Apethorpe was a royal palace lived in...
Belvoir Castle
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Belvoir Castle
We very much hope you will come and visit us and enjoy a wonderful day out at Belvoir Castle. Our hilltop setting commands stunning views over the Vale of Belvoir and with glorious gardens and fascinating magical castle to explore, there’s something for everyone at our family home. Events take place in the castle and park every weekend...
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
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RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each...
ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
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ELEANOR CROSS, GEDDINGTON
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire. The places where her body rested during the journey south to its tomb in Westminster Abbey were marked by stone crosses. The stately triangular Geddington cross, with its canopied statues surmounted by a slender hexagonal...
Rockingham Castle
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Rockingham Castle
This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family's home for 450 years.  Prior to the Watson's ownership the Castle was held by the crown.  There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being...
Harborough Museum
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Harborough Museum
Featuring the Hallaton Treasure, one of the most significant Iron Age finds in Britain, in the new Treasure Gallery. A two thousand year old dog that was sacrificed and buried to guard the Hallaton Treasure is now on display at Harborough Museum. Harborough Museum is open at the following times: Monday 10:30 am - 4:15pm ...
Longthorpe Tower
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Longthorpe Tower
Longthorpe displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th-century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe. This varied 'spiritual encyclopedia' of worldly and religious subjects includes the Wheel of Life, the Nativiy and King David.
Railworld - Peterborough
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Railworld - Peterborough
"In the heart of Peterborough, Railworld is a fun and informative visitor attraction for the whole family."  Our theme of sustainable transport spells out the need to cut global emissions of CO2 and how this is being achieved today. See how much progress has been made in the field of transport since the age of steam. Learn how...
Belton House
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Belton House
Restoration country house with magnificent interiors, gardens and park Film location for the BBC's Pride and Prejudice , Jane Eyre and Tom Jones Stunning silver and furniture collections Children and parents can dress up in Victorian clothing Orangery, Italian Garden with fountain and Dutch gardens Landscaped deer park for...
National Space Centre - Leicester
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National Space Centre - Leicester
Great Day Out... With so Much More The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. From the minute you catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, you 'll be treated to hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun. Human Spaceflight: Lunar Base 2025 is the new fantastic experience...
King Richard III Discovery Centre
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King Richard III Discovery Centre
Less than two years have passed since Leicester City Council purchased an old school building with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for –and at that point unconfirmed  discovery of – King Richard lll. Admission: Adult (16+ Years) £8.95 Child (5 – 15 Years)...
JEWRY WALL
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JEWRY WALL
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region. Please note: Dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is available by the museum, within St Nicholas Circle. OPENING TIMES 30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018 Visits to the Wall can be made at any reasonable time...
Baytree Owl Centre
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Baytree Owl Centre
One of the largest and most varied selections of owls and birds of prey you will ever see, combined with a large  indoor flying arena, the Baytree Owl centre  provides a unique  interactive experience for all ages. Over 100 birds of prey are on  display, some in  breeding pairs, some just resting between flights in...
Charnwood Museum - Loughborough
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Charnwood Museum - Loughborough
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the history, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and the surrounding area. Permanent displays include ‘Coming to Charnwood’, ‘The Natural World of Charnwood’, ‘Living off the Land’ and ‘Earning a Living’. Each contains...
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
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KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
This picturesque fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings, who was dramatically seized and executed by Richard III in 1483. Hastings’ descendants still believe they have a direct line to the throne of England. Explore the atmospheric moated remains, the fine gatehouse, and complete corner tower of this brick-built mansion, which have been...
Cogglesford Mill
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Cogglesford Mill
Cogglesford Mill Cottage, a delightful and historic building nestled  adjacent to the River Slea, was once home to the millers who worked  the mill next door where flour has been produced for hundreds of years  and still is today.The cottages were almost derelict until they were  renovated in 1990 and then used as offices....
CHICHELE COLLEGE
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CHICHELE COLLEGE
Located in the attractive Northamptonshire market town of Higham Ferrers, Chichele College is a rare surviving example of a chantry college. It was founded in 1422 by the locally born Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury. Such colleges, common in England in the 14th and 15th centuries, were groups of priests who shared a communal life which...
Great Central Railway
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Great Central Railway
Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. Trains run every weekend of the...
Harrington Aviation Museum
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Harrington Aviation Museum
Housed in the original Group Operations Building on the site of USAAF Station 179, the CARPETBAGGER AVIATION MUSEUM offers a rare look at life on the top secret base of the 801st / 492nd American Eighth Air Force Bomb Group during World War II. Photographs, maps, exhibits and unique film footage describe the secret missions flown by Harrington...
Greens Windmill and Science Centre
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Greens Windmill and Science Centre
Hands-on experiments in the Science Centre which explore electricity, magnetism and light, ideal for young children.
Sywell Aviation Museum
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Sywell Aviation Museum
Sywell Aviation Museum (SAM) is a voluntary, non-profit-making organisation which aims to preserve the history of Sywell Aerodrome and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage from the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond. SAM began life in 1998 and the Museum building was opened in 2001 by the legendary aviator Alex...
Galleries of Justice
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Galleries of Justice
Based at Nottingham’s old courthouse and gaol, there are many ways to explore the Galleries of Justice Museum, with free exhibitions, audio & performance led tours and a themed café. Whatever you choose to do, you will be delving in to the dark and disturbing past of crime and punishment. Opening times and costs ...
City Of Caves
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City Of Caves
 Discover a hidden world beneath your feet underneath the streets of Nottingham. Explore our original and historic site with sandstone caves with our actor led tours and meet our friendly characters Archie and Annie the Archaeologists or wander through at your own pace with our fantastic audio tour. You will be taken on an archaeological...
Tales of Robin Hood
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Tales of Robin Hood
Welcome, Traveller! You can ride through medieval Nottingham in unique adventure cars and see, hear, touch and smell expertly captured scenes from the days when Robin stole from the rich and gave to the poor – with the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his men in hot pursuit. In the evenings you can join Robin and the lovely maid...
Nottingham Castle
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Nottingham Castle
Nottingham today is a modern City steeped in history and legend. Situated in the heart of England, its relationship with the Robin Hood story is forever fixed in the hearts of people throughout the world. Many religions are now represented in Nottinghamshire. Nottingham itself was the birthplace of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army....
Nottingham Ghost Walk
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Nottingham Ghost Walk
Welcome, fellow spirit, and join us, as we reveal the ghostly secrets of this ancient city of Nottingham! In the shadows of the Castle, in a graveyard, and underground in the living sandstone rock, we weave our web of chilling tales. Rich and poor, noble and treacherous, young and old, Nottingham’s ghosts all await you (quite literally...
Nottingham Castle Caves
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Nottingham Castle Caves
Beneath the Castle a labyrinth of manmade caves and tunnels continue to tell the turbulent story of this historic site. Come along for a memorable tour and discover the secret passageways, King David's legendary dungeon, the Duke of Newcastle's Wine Cellar and Mortimer's Hole. Take a tour to experience the caves for yourself, learning on the...
Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour
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Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour
Touring the key sites of interest in the City, you will hear fascinating and intriguing tales of Nottingham’s past, focusing on the principal characters of interest throughout time - Nottingham’s “Heroes and Villains”! And we of course look in detail ‘behind the legend’ of Nottingham's most famous character, ...
Nottingham tourism centre
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Nottingham tourism centre
Alongside the official tourist board for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, the centre provides information about countywide attractions, accommodation, offers, events, ticket booking, gifts and souvenirs.
Bridlesmith Gate Caves
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Bridlesmith Gate Caves
Bridlesmith Gate has a long history with references to Bridilsmethisgate dating to 1304 . In earlier days it was known by the name Lorimers Street or by the latin translation vicus lorimorium . A lorimer was somebody who made the metal portions of a horse’s bridle. There are several known cave systems below properties on Bridlesmith...
BUSHMEAD PRIORY
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BUSHMEAD PRIORY
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings. ABOUT GIFTAID The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation of 10%. Provided you have paid enough UK Income or Capital Gains Tax * (to cover all of your Gift Aid donations in this...
Newark Air Museum
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Newark Air Museum
We are located on part of the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire close to the border with Lincolnshire. Very little remains of the original wartime buildings and what remains of the original runways are no longer fit for use. This website has been designed to give a taste of what the museum has to offer. Whilst...
Snibston
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Snibston
Take a fascinating journey around Snibston where you can discover 500 years of technological innovation and its impact on our everyday lives. From the earliest mining tools, proto-type jet engine to the largest fashion display outside London, there is plenty to explore at this must see museum! As the region's largest interactive museum, Snibston...
Tattershall Castle
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Tattershall Castle
Dramatic 15th-century red-brick tower, with six floors to explore Explore six floors from the cellar to the battlements Find out more about 15th-century life using our audio guide Walk in the grounds, over bridges over moats Dress up and play with Tudor toys and medieval costumes
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre
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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre
A unique partnership between the Royal Air Force and Lincolnshire  County Council provides the public with a gateway to the home of  the RAF Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire. Admission: Visitor Centre free to visit. Hangar Tours: Adult £6.50 Concession £4.50 Family Ticket (2...
Wollaton Hall & Park - Nottingham
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Wollaton Hall & Park - Nottingham
Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant...
The Workhouse - Southwell
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The Workhouse - Southwell
19th-century institution for paupers The best-preserved workhouse in England Explore the workshops and dormitories of this imposing early 'welfare' institution Meet 19th-century inhabitants with our audio guide Interactive displays chart poverty through the ages Play 'The Master's Punishment' game What's new this year ...
Southwell Minster
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Southwell Minster
Said by many to be the best kept secret among the forty two English cathedrals it is a gem. The Cathedral and Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is popularly known, as it has been for centuries, as ‘Southwell Minster’. Although Christian worship has taken place on this site for over 1000 years, the present Romanesque building...
The Donnington Grand Prix & Military Collection
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The Donnington Grand Prix & Military Collection
THE DONINGTON GRAND PRIX COLLECTION IS, QUITE SIMPLY, THE LARGEST SHOWCASE OF GRAND PRIX RACING CARS IN THE WORLD NOW ALSO INCORPORATING THE WHEATCROFT MILITARY COLLECTION IN THE FIRST TWO HALLS. Four halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrate the history of motorsport from the turn of the 20th Century, where visitors can get close to the cars...
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
A visit to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will give you the opportunity to explore the amazing shoe collection recognised as a collection of national importance. You can also find out about the history of Northampton and see our excellent art and ceramics collection. Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am -...
Elvaston Castle
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Elvaston Castle
Set four miles south-east of the city of Derby is Elvaston Castle Country Park, a picturesque site featuring over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens. At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle - a Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s, based on the original house dating back to 1633. Wyatt's...
Donington le Heath Manor House
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Donington le Heath Manor House
The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and is now restored with fine oak furnishings. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays on medieval life as well as a series of temporary exhibitions on a wide range of subjects. The house is set in recently recreated 17th...
Abington Museum
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Abington Museum
It is an excellent place to visit if you are out with your family or if you are interesting in exploring things like the domestic life in the town, our costume collection or our displays about the Northamptonshire Regiment. Highlights are: The history of the Northamptonshire Regiment Northampton Life Rolling programme...
Raptor Foundation
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Raptor Foundation
We are a team providing a rescue service, 24 hour care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. We provide a permanent, caring environment for raptors unable to return to the wild. We are committed to increasing rare species, and sharing knowledge and information on the medical treatment and rehabilitation of raptors. Emergencies are...
Mrs Smiths Cottage - Lincoln
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Mrs Smiths Cottage - Lincoln
Mrs Smith's Cottage Museum in Navenby is a preserved example of a simple, early Victorian, brick-built, Lincolnshire cottage. With walls only a single brick thick and the only modern innovations an inside toilet, cold water tap and electricity, it offers a glimpse into life in a bygone age. The Cottage and Visitors Centre at the museum display...
Bosworth Battlefield and Country Park - Nuneaton
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Bosworth Battlefield and Country Park - Nuneaton
Visit the location of the Battle of Bosworth. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty! In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed -...
Fossils Galore
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Fossils Galore
Here at Fossils Galore we are proud to announce that our recent addition to the Museum collection a Woolly Rhinoceros skull (Stompy) has now been put on public display. Admission: Fossil Hunt Sand Pit £3 each Geode Breaking £3 each Archaeological Dig £3 each Gold Panning £3 each Shark Tooth Sifting £3 each Dino's...
Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
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Ashby-de-la-zouch Castle
 A visit to Ashby Castle makes a great family day out in Leicestershire. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. Come and find out about the castle’s colourful history with our lively audio tour. Hear how Edward IV’s Chamberlain Lord Hastings added the chapel and the...
Ashby de la Zouch Museum
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Ashby de la Zouch Museum
Local history museum with special events for families and children. Open all the year round with interesting exhibitions, models and children's activity sheets. Specially designed hands-on activities for pre-booked school groups and other organised children's groups. The Museum closes for Christmas on Saturday 22nd December and reopens Monday 7th...
The Butterfly & Wildlife Park
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The Butterfly & Wildlife Park
Located in Long Sutton on the Lincolnshire / Norfolk border, between Spalding and Kings Lynn. Lincolnshire’s premier Butterfly and Wildlife Park provides visitors with an enjoyable and educational experience. We have many attractions and facilities for everyone to explore and experience. This year we are hosting a wide variety of...
Newstead Abbey
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Newstead Abbey
he Abbey was founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, and to this day the house retains much of its medieval character. The most famous survival is the iconic West Front of the church that dates from the late 13th century and is now a scheduled ancient monument. Inside the house the medieval cloisters, Chapter House (now the Chapel)...
Papplewick Pumping Station
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Papplewick Pumping Station
This beautiful place was designed in the early 1880s to pump millions of gallons of clean fresh water every day to the rapidly increasing population of Industrial Nottingham. Today, thanks to the endeavours of The Papplewick Pumping Station Trust, a Registered Charity dedicated to the preservation of the Pumping Station, and the enthusiasm of the...
The Holocaust Centre
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The Holocaust Centre
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum promotes an understanding of the roots of discrimination and prejudice, and the development of ethical values, leading to a greater understanding within society. The Centre uses the history of genocide as a model of how society can break down, and emphasises how current and future generations must...
Bedford Museum
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Bedford Museum
With its emphasis clearly focused on the local community the Social History collections reflect both the home and working environments of the people of north Bedfordshire. The collections of some 20,000 items cover the wide range of domestic, corporate, military and agricultural life as well as local crafts and industries. The lives of earlier...
John Bunyan Museum
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John Bunyan Museum
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher. Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times. On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunyan towards the end of his life. Visitors are invited by Bunyan to...
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
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WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Welney Wetland Centre is the place to watch one of nature’s most magical sights – the winter gathering of up to 9,000 swans and ducks arriving from the Arctic. But the centre isn’t just a winter destination, with vast flocks of wetlands wildlife to spot throughout the year - including summer waders, dragonflies and...
Original Lincoln Ghost Walk
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Original Lincoln Ghost Walk
The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square. . The Lincoln Ghost walk has been running since 1996. My interest started when we moved to Lincolnshire and bought (unbeknownst to us) a haunted cottage. We had a ghost cat and a rather unfriendly...
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
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LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the medieval bishops’ palace was once among the most important buildings in the country. The administrative centre of the largest diocese in medieval England, stretching from the Humber to the Thames, its architecture reflected...
The Canal Museum
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The Canal Museum
Found in the heart of the beautiful village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal, The Canal Museum is a treasure trove of stories, films, collections and displays all about our waterways. The Canal Museum is housed in a historic corn mill, and provides a fascinating look at the history of Britain's canals. With a wide range of exhibits and a...
Lincoln Castle
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Lincoln Castle
By Norman times, Lincoln was the third city of the realm in prosperity and importance. In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times. For 900 years the castle was used as a court and prison with many being executed on the ramparts. Many original...
RUFFORD ABBEY
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RUFFORD ABBEY
OPENING TIMES 1 APRIL - 29 OCTOBER 2017 Monday 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 NOTES Managed by Nottinghamshire County Council in co-operation with English Heritage. Parking charge may apply to all visitors depending on...
Thoresby Park
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Thoresby Park
Thoresby Park, within the heart of Nottinghamshire, is a lovely place to visit all year round with a range of attractions for all of the family no matter how young or old. Our extensive grounds cover over 1000 acres of rich unspoilt English countryside, with a range of facilities and attractions open to the public all year round. Opening...
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum - Coventry
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Herbert Art Gallery and Museum - Coventry
The Herbert, Coventry's award winning museum and art gallery, celebrates the city's culture, history and arts. A registered educational charity, situated at the heart of the city centre, the Herbert is also Coventry's creative media centre and history centre. It brings under one roof the unique heritage and creative aspiration of one of...
Coventry Cathedral
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Coventry Cathedral
We open our doors to visitors daily all year round and you are, of course, most welcome to join us for worship any day of the week. Coventry Cathedral charges for admission to the ‘New’ Cathedral. Charges do not apply if your main purpose in coming to the Cathedral is to pray. Charges are £6.00 per adult, with concessions...
Coventry Transport Museum
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Coventry Transport Museum
Whether it’s inspiration, thrills or nostalgia you’re looking for Coventry Transport Museum has it all. From bone rattling cycles to mind blowing speed records, it takes you through the history of road transport and the people who made it happen. All ages will be fascinated by this nationally important Museum.
Please find all castles and Stately homes, ancient abbeys and cathedrals in the Rutland area, if your looking  for a great day out at lush tree and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. These historic buildings also are steeped in rich history and visits to these buildings are extremely educational and informative.
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