Berkeley
Castle
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BQ
Tel: +44 (0)1453 810 332 www.berkeley-castle.com The castle is surrounded by sweeping lawns and terraced Elizabethan Gardens
with many rare plants, with a lily pond and with Queen Elizabeth I's bowling
green. Before or after a visit to the Castle there are the delights of the Butterfly
Farm set in the walled garden adjacent to the car park. Exotic and British butterflies
are farmed here. The plant centre stocked with indoor and outdoor varieties is
located here.
Highclere Castle Newbury
Berkshire
Tel +44(0)1635 253210 www.highclerecastle.co.uk Home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, set in beautiful landscaped parkland.
A splendid example of early Victorian architecture with elaborate interiors and
collections of Old Masters. Unique collection of Egyptian treasures discovered
by the 5th Earl. Situated 4 miles S of Newbury, off the A34.
Old Wardour Castle Nr Tisbury
Wiltshire
Tel: +44(0)1722 336855
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These substantial castle ruins typify the 'romantic relic', standing in the grounds
of the new 18th century country residence known as Wardour Castle, and surrounded
by the gentle Wiltshire countryside.
Warwick Castle
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4QU
Tel +44(0)1926 406604 www.warwick-castle.co.uk
With its magnificent towers and ramparts, Warwick
Castle offers you a thousand years of history. The chilling
dark dungeons contrasts with the elegant splendour of the
Great Hall, State Rooms and "Royal Weekend Party, 1898".
Broadway Tower
Broadway
Worcestershire
WR12 7LB
Tel +44(0)1386 852390 www.broadwaytower.co.uk
Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible
to survey an area which includes as many as twelve counties. The views encompass
the vales of Evesham and Gloucester. On a clear day may also see across the
Severn valley as far as the Welsh Mountains and beyond.
Built on an ancient beacon site, Broadway Tower has a colourful
history as - amongst others - home to the renowned printing
press of Sir Thomas Phillips and country retreat for pre-Raphaelite
artists, notably the artist, designer, writer, craftsman,
and socialist William Morris. Today the Tower houses exhibitions
connected with its past and the surrounding area.
Sudeley Castle
and Gardens
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
GL54 5JD
Tel +44(0)1242 602308
www.sudeleycastle.co.uk Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, Sudeley Castle
is steeped in history. The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, follwing
her marriage to Sir Thomas Seymour. Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth
1 all visited this splendid castle.
Windsor Castle www.royal.gov.uk
Windsor Castle,one of the present day residences of Queen Elizabeth with rooms
of Royal treasures and State Apartments looking out to the playing fields of
Eton school is just one hour from London. Here one may still see the boys in
full morning dress walking through Eton between lessons. Runneymede(where King
John was forced by the Barons to sign Magna Carta in 1215) is just a short drive
trip away as is the Kennedy Memorial. Windsor Castle is the chief residence of
English rulers since William I. The castle was improved and rebuilt by several
sovereigns. Part of the castle was severely damaged by fire in 1992
