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National Trust in South Wales
Enjoy Welsh heritage, visit well maintained homes and gardens or explore the stunning coastline of South Wales. The National Trust offers all this and more......
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National Trust in West Wales
The Pembrokeshire National Park and Carmarthenshire offer stunning scenery and interesting places to visit. Including these that are owned by the National Trust.
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Sissinghurst Castle - Conclusion
The National Trust now maintains Sissinghurst Castle
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Ms Budget Travel Admits . . .
that she just plain likes to gather information
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National Trust's 2008 Destinations
Aiken SC, Apalachicola FL, Columbus MS, Fort Davis TX and Wilmington NC are named by the National Trust of Historic Preservation as 2008's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
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Nunnington Hall Yorkshire
Nunnington Hall, owned by the National Trust, is an unlikely but popular international concert and exhibition venue.
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Victorian Treasure saved for Nation
Culture news. Tyntesfield, the Victorian stately home near Bristol, together with its priceless treasures of art and artifacts are saved for the nation by the National Trust and will be opened to the public for the first time in its history.
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Golden Jubilee Fever
Britain catches the Golden Jubilee Fever and prepares to celebrate their Queen's 50 year reign in traditional style
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Calke Abbey – Georgian Time Capsule
Inhabited since Tudor times, this stately house and estate was rescued for the nation and preserved in a charming state of "cumbling grandeur"
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Visiting Calke Abbey in Derbyshire, UK
Treasures fill this historic family home, just as on the day the Harpur Crewe family left. Eccentricity and crumbling gentility make this an interesting place to visit
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Shakespeare and Carmen just part of Shropshire’s Great Outdoors
The beginning of summer and a number of special events in Shropshire including the Ludlow Festival
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Brodick Castle
Built, destroyed, and rebuilt many times over its turbulent history, Brodick Castle is one of the Isle of Arran's most visited - and most spectacular - offerings.
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Brodie Castle
A review of the castle of Brodie at Forres near Inverness,a national trust for scotland property which has a variety of historical facts and exhibits
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Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey, an English baroque house, is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in Derbyshire.
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Crack Open Shropshire for Easter
Easter sees the opening of many of Shropshire’s main attractions
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Culloden Moor
A review of Culloden Moor, scene of the last major battle on the uk mainland
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Places to See Atlantic Puffins
You don't see an Atlantic Puffin every day for several reasons, but there are some places you can go where you're almost guaranteed a good view of these charming birds.
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Renewing England's High Footpaths
The growth in popularity of hill-walking has led to an increase in the erosion of the hiking trails on the mountains of the English Lake District.
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The Country Gardener and Foot and Mouth Disease
How foot and mouth disease is affecting the lives of country gardeners
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Great Starts!
Want to study more about architecture and design? These sites can provide a great place to begin...
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Avebury Stone Circle
Wander freely among the stones at this World Heritage site, a stone circle so big it includes a whole village.
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Days Out on The Gower Peninsula
It is easy see why the Gower was named Britain's first Area of Outstanding Beauty. See award winning beaches, stunning cliff top views and The Mumbles fishing village.
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Museum of Historic Keyboards
Hatchlands near Guildford in England, is home to a collection of historic keyboard instruments on display and still in regular use today at the concerts held there.
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Scotland's Dunmore Pineapple
Whether staying a week or just visiting, the Dunmore Pineapple would have to be one of Scotland's most unusual tourist attractions.
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The Beatles and Liverpool, England
From the yellow submarine outside the John Lennon Airport to a Beatles-themed hotel, the Fab Four remain Liverpool's indelible icon
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The Isle of Arran
Brodick Castle, Balmichael Visitor Centre, The Kings Caves, Arran Distillery, Standing Stones of Machrie Moor
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Things to See in St. Lucia
A picturesque Caribbean view with lessons on the rich history of St. Lucia, Pigeon Island provides a day of exploration to stimulate both body and mind.
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Culzean Castle and Country Park
Culzean Castle and Country Park- The jewel in Ayrshire's crown
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Haunted Historic Hotel Bethlehem
The apparitions most sighted have been identified and electronic voice phenomena have been recorded. Other paranormal activities include a piano playing by itself.
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Mrs Bernard Shaw
'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.
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Organic Kitchen Gardens
Find out how to catch up on the latest trends in organic vegetable gardening
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Things to do in South West Wales
Visit the Gower , Britain's first Area of Natural Beauty; The Pembrokeshire Coast, Britain's only coastal National Park or Wales's largest indoor market in Swansea.
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Cornwall's World Class Countryside
The remnants of an industrial past add a fascinating extra dimension to England's westernmost county, worthy of its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Family Days Out in South Wales
South West Wales has lots of things to do for families . Rain or shine,the kids need never be bored as there is some thing for all interests, all ages and all weather.
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Free Days Out in South Wales
You can have a very cheap holiday in Wales. Many attractions, including all the National Museums, allow free admission to all. Here are just six ideas for starters.
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The Romantic Homes of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an influential English poet who was instrumental in launching the Romantic Period of literature. Three of the homes where he lived are now regularly open for public tours.
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Far from the 'Madding' Crowd
The Travelsleuth seeks out his Cornish Camelot and looks at the inspired work of Graham and Annie Ovenden, two artists who live and paint on the edge of Bodmin Moor, scene of Daphne du Maurier's novel Jamaica Inn.
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Margam Country Park ,South Wales
Margam Park has something for everyone. Enjoy the peaceful grounds or let off steam in the adventure playground and everything is free, except parking and the railway.
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Sissinghurst Castle - Part Thirteen
Sissinghurt's Herb Garden reflects Vita Sackville-West's romantic love of the past.
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The Caribbean: A Cure for the Ho-Hum Hiker’s Blues (Part 1)
Have your hiking haunts become ho-hum? Are your typical trails becoming tired and tedious? Then it’s time for a change of pace and scenery. With an endless supply of unique terrain, the Caribbean is the perfect elixer for a cast of the ho-hum hiker's blues. (Part 1 of 2)
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Fair Isle in the Shetland Island Group
Fair Isle lies south of the main Shetland Island and is an interesting place to visit with its beautiful lighthouses and thousands of sea bird.
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House of the Binns
House of the Binns, the family seat of the dayell family
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The RHS comes north
The Royal Horticultural Society comes to the north-west of England. With so many town and urban gardeners close by, including myself, this was an event not to miss.
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The Worlds Best Farmer
Attend sheep dog trials, early American craft demonstrations, and Scottish music in Montpelier, James Madison's home.,Attend sheep dog trials, early American craft demonstrations, and Scottish music in Montpelier, James Madison's home.
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Cayman Island Options
The Cayman Islands are HOT! However, with hoards of travelers flocking to this tropical paradise, it's pretty hard to "Relax Cayman Island style". This article offers some "off the beaten path" substitutes for the typical guide book favorites.
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Birding in the Caribbean
Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Francis Bay Trail (St. John), Menna Trace (Tobago), and Grand Etang National Park (Grenada) rank high for Carribean birdwatching.
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Chalk Homer Angers British Pagans
British pagans are furious after artist Peter Stuart painted Homer Simpson next to Cerne Abbas giant in Dorset. Image is meant to promote upcoming The Simpsons Movie.
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Exploring Scotland cheaply
Historic Scotland's entrance pass ticket can save you a small fortune especially if you cram many events into a short period of time like a holiday or vacation
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Lavenham, Picturesque Wool Town in Suffolk, UK
Lavenham is a well preserved medieval wool town, famed for its blue broadcloth between the 14th &16th centuries, accommodating many antique shops and tea rooms.
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Leesburg: Northern Virginia Town
Leesburg, Virginia is a great place for travelers to see an impressive historic district and try out great restaurants and wineries, all within a short drive from DC.
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