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Michelham Priory and Gardens - Hailsham
Michelham Priory is a very beautiful historic property nestling deep in the Sussex countryside and offers much to interest visitors – history, exhibits, superbly kept gardens, art exhibitions, wildlife, working watermill. There is a well-stocked Gift Shop and a self-service restaurant serving teas, coffees, cold drinks,...
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The Observatory Science Centre - Hailsham
Spectacular hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory. The Centre will be open daily from the 29th January to 27th November. Plus weekends of 15th / 16th, 22nd / 23rd January and 3rd / 4th, 10th / 11th December. TIMES 10 am - 5 pm January / February / March and October / November...
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Herstmonceux Castle Gardens
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds is a 300 acre estate including woodland, formal themed gardens and of course a 15th century moated castle. Made from red brick Herstmonceux Castle is one of the earliest examples of a brick built building in England. As well as operating throughout spring and summer as a popular tourist attraction,...
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Pevensey Castle
Pevensey Castle is a great family day out in East Sussex, encompassing rich history and fun things to do and see for adults and children. With a history stretching back over 16 centuries, Pevensey Castle chronicles more graphically than any other fortress the story of Britain's south coast defences. Beginning in the 4th century as one of the last...
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Middle Farm - Lewes
We are open from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. There is no charge for entry to Middle Farm, apart from the Open Farm where tickets are £4.00 per head. There is no charge for children under 3. Season tickets also available at a cost £35 per...
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1066 Battle of Hastings - Abbey and Battlefield
Everyone knows at least one date in English history – 1066, the year the invading Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. In fact the conflict took place some 7 miles north of Hastings, at a place then called Senlac. Here, William the Conqueror later founded ‘Battle’ Abbey to commemorate the event and on the site...
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Yesterday's World - Battle
Battle Experience an amazing 125 years of British social history magically brought back to life. Discover 5 floors and over 150,000 nostalgic artefacts plus virtual and interactive exhibits. Journey through history with superbly recreated life size street scenes and shop displays, with evocative sounds and smells of the...
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Bexhill Museum - Bexhill On Sea
Bexhill Museum is managed by The Society of Bexhill Museums Ltd, a volunteer run registered charitable company, limited by guarantee. (Reg Charity No. 1102638). Our stated aim is to provide a museum to promote, improve and advance the education of and to generally benefit and entertain the public. Newly refurbished and extended, the displays and...
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Bodiam Castle
Perfect example of a late medieval moated castle One of Britain's most famous and evocative castles Sussex Family Attraction of the Year Medieval battlements, ramparts and moat to explore Try on armour (on selected days in school holidays) Wonderful views across an archaeology-rich landscape What's new this year ...
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Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum
At Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum you can: Climb to the top of the Castle Keep, and look out for miles accross Sussex Fire a crossbow, build an arrowslit, dress up as a Lady or Knight Watch a film about the history of Lewes See the Lewes Town Model Lewes Castle & Barbican House Museum Opening Times Open...
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Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum
Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum is an excellent place to take kids who are interested in history, the military or great buildings. As well as a large military collection, the museum also holds a range of events and exhibitions throughout the year. There is plenty to keep younger visitors enthralled, such as the chance to dress up in...
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Newhaven Fort
An award-winning attraction and a fine example of an English fortification, Newhaven Fort has the sights, sounds - even the smells - of the period, all found in a range of exhibitions and audio-visual presentations. Offering the perfect family day out, there is so much to explore...
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Scotney Castle - Tunbridge Wells
Scotney is not one but two houses. At the top of the hill is the new house, designed by Anthony Salvin in Elizabethan style and built in 1837 for Edward Hussey III, who took the ‘Picturesque’ style as his inspiration. At the bottom of the valley are the romantic ruins of a medieval castle and moat. This is the focal point of the...
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BAYHAM OLD ABBEY
Bayham Abbey makes a fascinating day out on the Kent Sussex border. The impressive ruins, built from golden local sandstone, include much of the 13th to 15th-century church, the chapter house, and a picturesque 14th-century gatehouse. Bayham Abbey is now set in grounds designed by famous landscape gardener Humphry...
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SPLAT creative
SPLAT is a safe & fun, Drop & Shop, child-care facility in the heart of Hastings, East Sussex. We deliver a range creative learning modules in a fun & friendly environment. From zany art to music & movement, we have a class for your child to enjoy, while you get a little extra 'me-time'.
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Smugglers Adventure - Hastings
For the Smugglers Adventure and the 1066 Story follow the signs to the pay and display car park by the crazy golf on the beach at Pelham Place and then take the West Hill Railway in George Street. Or you can walk up via the pathways by the Pump House pub in George Street or opposite St. Clements Church in the High Street. ...
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Fishermans Museum - Hastings
The Hastings Fishermen's Museum is one of the town's most popular tourist attractions. It is open every day, except Christmas Day, and over 140,000 people go through the doors every year. It is inside a church built on the Stade in 1852, which fell out of use after the...
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Penshurst Place and Gardens
Penshurst Place and Gardens have something to offer all the family with the lively recreation of interesting historic events, staff led craft activities, seasonal children's gardens trails around the labrynthine gardens and nearly seven centuries of history all in one place! Their traditional Adventure Playground has swings, balancing bars,...
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Tonbridge Castle
Tonbridge boasts Kent's best example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse, and its mighty gatehouse is among the finest in England. Yet its glory lies not only in what can be seen. Its story is interwoven with that of kings and archbishops, tyrants and heroes, murderers and mercenaries who, on this ancient site and inside these weathered stone...
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Jill Windmill
Our Society has fully restored and now maintains Jill Windmill, a 19th century corn windmill located at Clayton, West Sussex in the United Kingdom. A traditional working corn windmill in the South Downs National Park. The earliest reference to a windmill on the present site is from September 1765 when an indenture was made between Viscount...
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Preston Manor
Preston Manor offers over 20 magnificent and historical rooms to visit ranging from the elegance of the Edwardian boudoirs to the hearty practicality of the big kitchen sculleries. All sympathetically refurnished to appear as original as possible, so a nicely atmospheric experience for the casual visitor and a wealth of information for those...
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Toy and Model Museum - Brighton
The Brighton Toy and Model Museum is is a treasure trove of Toys and Models that extends over four thousand square feet of floorspace, through four of the Early Victorian arches supporting Brighton Railway Station's forecourt. Founded in 1991, it has over ten thousand toys and models in its catalogue, including priceless...
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Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion is a luxurious palace with lots of interesting rooms for the kids to check out. There are multimedia guides available (included in admission price), which are a great interactive way for kids to learn the background and facts as you tour the pavilion. There is also an audio visual room with a presentation about the pavilion and...
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Hever Castle and Gardens
The spectacular gardens at Hever Castle were laid out between 1904 and 1908 by Joseph Cheal & Son, turning marshland into the spectacular gardens you see today. Mazes are part of the Renaissance garden tradition, becoming part of formal garden design throughout Europe. This became unpopular in the eighteenth century and was revived in...
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Chiddingstone Castle - Edenbridge
Come and visit us on Sundays to Wednesdays from 11am to 5pm and enjoy the Castle and Tea Rooms - or visit any day of the week (apart from Saturdays) to have a stroll in the Gardens and Grounds. The Season : The Castle and Tea Rooms are now open until Sunday, 30th October inclusive.* The Gardens and...
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Booth Museum of Natural History - Brighton
Over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data, extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum. It was the creation of the Victorian ornithologist Edward Booth (1840-1890) who built it in the garden of his house in 1874, to house his collection of stuffed British birds. Each bird is an outstanding...
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Hove Museum and Art Gallery - Hove
Step into a world of toys, cinema, local history, and fine art. Hove Museum & Art Gallery also boasts one of the finest craft collections in the country, and is an oasis of learning and enjoyment for everyone. Opening times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 2-5pm Closed Wednesdays ...
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CAMBER CASTLE
OPENING TIMES
30 APRIL 2017 - 24 MARCH 2018
Aug-Oct
Open on the first Saturday of the month for guided tour starting at 2pm prompt. See the Sussex Wildlife Trust website for more information.
Meet at the castle and no vehicle access.
Regular guided walks around the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve include the castle
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SUTTON VALENCE CASTLE
The ruins of this small Norman keep, built in the second half of the 12th century, are all that remains of what was once a strongly defended castle. It was owned from 1238 by Simon de Montfort, who led the baronial rebellion against Henry IIII and was killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265. Henry III then gave the castle to his...
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Chartwell Home of Churchill
Chartwell was the Churchill family home and is a fascinating resource for personal information on him. Ideal for school age kids and interested sorts, with a few peripheral attractions to soften the blow to those who just wanted to play today! The rooms which Churchill frequented remain much as they were when he did, with personal pictures,...
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OLD SOAR MANOR
Old Soar Manor is a small but complete portion of a stone manor house built in about 1290. Lying in a remote part of the Kent countryside, on the edge of the North Downs, this rare survival of 13th century domestic architecture gives an illuminating insight into the life of a rich medieval household. The manor originally belonged to...
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HORNE'S PLACE CHAPEL
A rare survival of a fine domestic chapel, Horne's Place Chapel was built for William Horne in 1366 and attached to his timber-framed manor house, which was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The house and chapel are privately owned. Read more about the history of Horne's Place Chapel. BEFORE YOU GO Access Information: The...
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KIT'S COTY HOUSE AND LITTLE KIT'S COTY HOUSE
Kit's Coty House and its neighbour, Little Kit's Coty House, are the remains of two megalithic 'dolmen' burial chambers. Kit's Coty is the larger of the two monuments, with three uprights and a massive capstone, while the smaller, Little Kit's Coty (also known as the Countless Stones), is now a jumble of sarsens. Although the origins of their...
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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Welcome to Worthing Museum and Art Gallery operated by Worthing Borough Council, "the jewel in Worthing's crown." You’re guaranteed a warm welcome at this friendly museum that is packed with so much to see! Worthing residents are proud of this historical gem in their town centre and rightly so. The Museum's collections are very...
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Leeds Castle - Maidstone
Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years. Open all year round, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets to Leeds Castle are valid for one year from the date of purchase, so you can visit the castle and grounds as many times as you like. Visitors...
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ST LEONARD'S TOWER
This early and well-preserved example of a small free-standing Norman tower keep is located on a natural sandstone ledge near the head of a narrow valley. Rising almost to its original height, the tower takes its name from a chapel of St Leonard which once stood nearby. Very little is known about the history of the building or its intended...
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High Salvington Windmill
High Salvington Windmill is an extensively restored working windmill, which dates from roughly 1750. It gives an excellent opportunity for kids to get an insight into the past and learn about old machinery and local history. The windmill is staffed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers who will be only too happy to answer any questions the...
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Lullingstone Castle
Lullingstone Castle is an historic family mansion dating back to the time of Domesday. Frequented by Henry VIII and Queen Anne, the Manor House and Garden, set within the beautiful Darent Valley close to Sevenoaks, are open to the public from the 1st of April to the end of September. The UK’s first ever ‘World Garden of...
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Lullingstone Roman Villa
Lullingstone is amongst the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain and provides a unique all weather family day out in the attractive Darent Valley in Kent. The villa was created around AD 100 and adapted to suit the tastes and beliefs of its successive wealthy owners eventually reaching its peak of luxury in the middle of the 4th...
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EYNSFORD CASTLE
Standing within a picturesque village, Eynsford Castle is a rare example of an early Norman 'enclosure castle'. Built by the Eynsford family, the castle became the subject of a disputed inheritance. It culminated in an act of vandalism in 1312. From that point, the castle was abandoned. Rather than having a keep or motte, like most Norman...
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HOME OF CHARLES DARWIN - DOWN HOUSE
NEW FOR 2016 - Discover the newly recreated bedroom of Charles and Emma Darwin more than 100 years after it was last seen. With its unique place in the history of science and evolution, Down House, the family home of world-renowned scientist Charles Darwin, is a must-see. Stand in the study where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', stroll...
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
Get up close to your local wildlife at our Surrey Wildlife Festival. Join the fun with activities including meet the animals, face painting, games, food & drink and much much more. Limited parking for disabled. Cost: Adults £4, under 16’s £3, under 3’s FREE, family ticket £10 Start date: 08 June 2013,...
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Bignor Roman Villa
Bignor Roman Villa is a great place to learn some interesting history in a beautiful setting, which includes the farm belonging to the family who are descended from the farmer who originally found the remains. For curious minded and scholastically encouraged kids, you can't beat a bit of villa! Budding history buffs can find out about 2...
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Fort Amherst - Chatham
Britain’s largest Napoleonic Fortress: come and discover how the dockyard would have been defended Over 300 years of military history with an amazing network of underground passageways, historic buildings and gun emplacements all set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland Take a tour of the incredible tunnel...
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ROCHESTER CASTLE
Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding. Today it stands as a proud reminder of the history of Rochester along with the cathedral and cobbled streets. Its Norman tower-keep of Kentish ragstone was built about...
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TEMPLE MANOR
Temple Manor was built in the 13th century by the Knights Templar, a military and religious order founded during the Crusades. Located to the west of the River Medway, the hall was designed to provide lodging for dignitaries travelling between Dover and London. Now standing in an industrial estate, the manor is a fine example of a medieval...
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DYMCHURCH MARTELLO TOWER
Between 1805 and 1812, faced with the threat of invasion by Napoleon, the British government built a chain of ‘Martello towers ’ – small defensive forts – around the south and east coasts of England. Dymchurch Martello Tower on the Kent coast is one of these ingeniously designed artillery...
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UPNOR CASTLE
Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships moored at Chatham dockyards. Despite a brave attempt, it entirely failed to do so in 1667, when the Dutch sailed past it to burn or capture the English fleet at anchor. ...
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. The oldest feature is the motte, an artificial mound, over 100 feet high from the dry moat, and constructed in 1068: followed by...
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Amberley Museum
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre is a 36 acre site set in the South Downs National Park. Dedicated to the industrial heritage of the South East, exhibits include a narrow-gauge railway and bus service (both provide free nostalgic travel around the site), Connected Earth telecommunications hall, energy electricity hall, printing workshop and...
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Littlehampton Museum
Littlehampton Museum is housed in the impressive Manor House building located in the centre of the town and easily accessible by rail, road and bus. Home to five permanent galleries and two temporary exhibition spaces, with interactive exhibits and fascinating collections, the museum has something to offer everybody. We...
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Look and Sea Visitor Centre
The newly refreshed Littlehampton Heritage Exhibition is now focused on the history of the river, harbour and seaside of Littlehampton. The exhibition offers a fun and often hands on approach to learning about the history of the river, harbour and seaside town of Littlehampton. There are many interactive exhibits to enjoy. See the River Arun...
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MILTON CHANTRY
The oldest building in Gravesend, Kent, Milton Chantry is all that remains of a leper hospital built in 1322 by Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke. It has served in turn as a hospital, Tudor chantry chapel, public house, and Georgian barracks, and its basement was converted for use as a gas decontamination chamber during the Second World War....
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Eltham Palace
Combining Art Deco and ocean liner style, Eltham Palace and Gardens is a stunning masterpiece of twentieth-century design. Textile magnates Stephen and Virginia Courtauld built their glamorous Art Deco London showpiece in 1936, next to the remains of a medieval royal palace which was originally Henry VIII’s boyhood home. The dining room...
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Coalhouse Fort
The Coalhouse Fort Project was set up in 1983 by a dedicated team of volunteers. Leased from Thurrock Council, with the aim of restoring the fort. The Fort is set within several acres of Green Flag parkland next to the River Thames and is currently undergoing refurbishment. Constructed between 1861 and 1874, the Fort cost an estimated...
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Tilbury Fort
The artillery fort at Tilbury on the Thames estuary protected London’s seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II. Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth famously rallied her army nearby to face the threat of the Armada. The present fort was begun in 1672 under Charles II: it is much the best example of...
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Petworth House and Park - Perworth
The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the National Trust's finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, ancient and Neo-classical sculpture, fine...
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Chessington SEA LIFE centre
The 250,000-litre aquarium located within Chessington Zoo houses over 20 marine displays, allowing you to come nose to nose with a wide range of sea creatures ranging from tiny shrimps and colourful clownfish, to majestic sharks and magnificent stingrays. Packed full of fun exhibitions, including interactive rockpools, daily talks and feeding...
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Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre - Faversham
Faversham Museum, incorporating the Fleur de Lis Gallery, is housed in the Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre in Preston Street and provides an insight into the history of Faversham and the surrounding area. Do not let the small frontage to the Museum on Preston Street deceive you – there is plenty to see and learn about this unique historic...
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MAISON DIEU
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites. OPENING TIMES 14 APRIL - 29 OCTOBER 2017 Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday 14:00 - 17:00 Sunday 14:00 - 17:00 ...
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Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection
Ranger’s House is an elegant Georgian villa in Greenwich Park which houses The Wernher Collection, a remarkable collection of works of art amassed by diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850-1912). Arranged within the panelled interiors of this graceful mansion is a glittering spectacle – a sumptuous arrangement of silver and...
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Brixton Music Walking Tour
Dive deeper into Brixton's multicultural past, and present, on a walking tour What's included Digital mobile audio guide On-screen pictures to enhance your experience Geo-localised map to keep you on the right track Learn all about the Windrush generation and how it continues to shape Brixton's multicultural history...
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Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre - Woolwich
The Thames Barrier is one of the largest moveable flood barriers in the world. It protects 125 square kilometres of central London. That’s 1.25 million people, historic buildings including the Houses of Parliament, offices, power supplies, tube lines and hospitals to name a few. Visiting The Environment Agency...
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National Maritime Museum - Greenwich
The National Maritime Museum (NMM) was formally established by Act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public by King George VI on 27 April 1937. It includes the 17th-century Queen's House and, from the 1950s, the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. There is also a small museum at Cotehele Quay on the Tamar, Cornwall, with the NMM/National...
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Planetarium & Royal Observatory - Greenwich
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers., the...
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Afternoon Tea at Old Royal Naval College
Enjoy afternoon tea inside Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College Enjoy a spot of tea inside one of London’s most beautiful buildings Snack on a spread of finger sandwiches and a selection of cakes Have a truly British experience of some warm scones with jam and clotted cream ...
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Cutty Sark
Once a tea clipper, this is now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich Learn about life on board this historic sailing ship and national icon in London's charming Greenwich Take your turn at the wheel and get great Thames views from the deck. Ahoy! Go beneath the hull and admire...
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Old Royal Naval College: The Painted Hall
Marvel at the jewel of Greenwich and its spectacular baroque interior What's included General admission to the Painted Hall Multimedia guides in 7 languages (please bring your own headphones for hygienic reasons) Entrance to other parts of the Old Royal Navy College Marvel at the exceptional Painted Hall, the jewel of...
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The Greenwich Card
Experience old and new in London with the Greenwich Card Secure your Greenwich Card for access to three top London experiences Marvel at the Old Royal Naval College's incredible Painted Hall Climb up the iconic O2, and travel around London with an unlimited boat pass Description ...
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Royal Museums Greenwich Day Pass
See Greenwich icons including the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory What's included Entrance to Cutty Sark Downloadable interactive audio guide for the Cutty Sark in English Entrance to the Royal Observatory Downloadable interactive audio guide for the historical part of the Royal Observatory in English Entrance to the National Maritime Museum...
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
The all-new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, located at the home of the Wimbledon Championships, is set to be the newest star of world tennis when the attraction is officially opened today by HRH The Duke of Kent, President of the All England Club and Patron of the Museum, after a multi-million pound transformation. The new Museum combines...
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Please find all historical sites such as castles and Stately homes, ancient abbeys and cathedrals in the East Sussex 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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