Out of London
Although London is famous for its variety of attractions, there is much to be discovered beyond the city. This section gives an overview of attractions outside London, from Hatfield House, the home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family, to Theatre Royal, Brighton, a grade II listed building, which is one of the oldest working theatres in the country. Why not venture further afield, take a day trip and experience some of the other delights the UK has to offer.
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Theatre Royal Brighton is a grade II listed building and is one of the oldest working theatres in the country. With an exquisite example of a regency auditorium and a collection of historic buildings that surround the stage house, it is the finest example of… Read More
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More than just a walk in the park, a visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to majestic giraffes, laughing kookaburra…
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One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden impressed in its day and continues to do so today.
Rich in history and atmosphere, it is mainly the vision of Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who was…
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Chiddingstone Castle is a stunning country house near Edenbridge with a fascinating collection of exotic antiques and antiquities.
Set in 35 acres of beautiful grounds, with a lake, rose garden, woodland and award winning orangery, this attractive country house dates from 1550s.
Revived from dereliction in 1955…
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The Kent and East Sussex Railway is one of the country's finest examples of a preserved rural light railway. From Tenterden Town station historic steam and diesel trains gently wind their way along 10 ½ miles of track travelling through unrivalled Wealden countryside and the…
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Biddenden Vineyards is Kent’s oldest commercial vineyard having been established by the Barnes family in 1969. Original plantings of 1/3 acre have now grown to 22 acres, producing White, Red, Rosé and Sparkling English Wines.
The vineyard is also known for producing the…
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Marle Place Gardens and Gallery
The gardens have been designed as a combination of hedged rooms and tree lined avenues set on a south east slope ending in a woodland planted with specimen trees bordered by a stream.
These peaceful and privately owned gardens, first created in 1890, are the exceptional…
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Merriments Gardens is the garden to visit in 2012. Four acres of deep sweeping borders, bold planting combinations and a daring use of colour executed with true panache to delight and inspire with every corner turned.
The garden includes the formal with a fountain and rill,…
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Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees. Bedgebury’s National Pinetum, host to a world-leading collection of dramatic conifers, is a beautiful place to walk and picnic in all seasons.
The…
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Set in the beautiful Weald of Kent, Penshurst Place has stood on the banks of the river Medway since the 14th century. The property was owned by Henry VIII, after he beheaded the previous owner, before it became the property of the Sidney family in 1552.…
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People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry Potter films for nearly a decade. The wonderful special effects and amazing creatures have made this iconic series beloved to both young and old – and now, for the first time, the doors are going to…
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