England

With the beautiful English Lake District in the background, it is possible to sample national hunt racing in its most original format. With its party crowds and funfair, Cartmel rekindles the social gathering tradition of the original steeple to ...

+44 (0)1539 536340

info@cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

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Stately Homes & Gardens

TREASURERS HOUSE

Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL

Whether you've got an hour to spare or the whole day - there's something for you at National Trust, Treasurer's House. This unusual property is the legacy of one enigmatic Yorkshire man, Frank Green, who owned the house between 1897 and 1930. A ho...

01904 624247

treasurershouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Museums & Galleries / Tourist Attractions

THE SHIPWRECK MUSEUM

Rock A Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW

This award winning museum is devoted to the history of wrecked ships. Hastings has one of the richest displays of shipwrecks at low tide in Europe. An exciting audio-visual presentation tells the story of the ships featured in the display. Thes...

01424 437452

info@shipwreckmuseum.co.uk

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Angling

HOME FARM ROOD ASHTON LAKE

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6BL

Lots of trees around lake with most swims on water level, lake averaging about 3 feet deep and 7-8 acres in size, there's plenty of cover tight to the bank in most pegs. Two islands one at each end of the lake. Carp Lake, mostly "wildies". Som...

01380 870272 or 07971 696057

sam_ppike@hotmail.co.uk

Theatre • Concert Hall

LANCASTER GRAND THEATRE

St. Leonardgate, Lancaster, LA1 1NL

Lancaster Grand Theatre has been providing the highest standard of entertainment since 1782. Entertainment at the Grand includes musicals, drama, dance, orchestra and comedians. Guided tour for groups are available by prior arrangement.

01524 64695

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Golf Club

ALSAGER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Audley Road, Alsager, ST7 2UR

18 Hole, Par 70 (6225yds) parkland golf course. Spectacular fairways and greens meander through tree lined avenues and wooded copses. Rest a while at the 13th green and savour an unspoilt vista over 6 neighbouring counties. Conferencing a...

01270 875700

admin@alsagergolfclub.com

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Abbey

WHITBY ABBEY

Whitby, N Yorks, YO22 4JT

The inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula, Whitby Abbey sits high on a cliff overlooking the picturesque Yorkshire seaside town. OPEN Thurs – Sun 10am – 5pm Please see our website for further information.

The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW

Provides visual arts facilities and studio space for practising artists. A public gallery showing exhibitions of contemporary art in a wide variety of media and an education programme of workshops, courses and events.

01723 351461

info@crescentarts.co.uk

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Zoos & Wildlife Centres

PONDEROSA FARM

Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0PL

Situated in 20 acres of picturesque countryside where you can relax in the farm surroundings. Stroll through our gardens come see the animals including primates, reptiles, and birds. Ride on the ponies, or watch the hive of activities in the ai...

01924 235276 or 07779 155771

info@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

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Museum

WELLINGTON AVIATION MUSEUM

Brithish School House, Broadway Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Glos. GL56 0BG

An offshoot of the successful aviation art and print gallery, the museum tells the stories behind some of the paintings and prints on show with the aid of photographs and artefacts. The emphasis is on illustrating the personal side of wartime oper...

01608 650323

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Things to do in England