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80 KM / 1 HOUR

(The Duke of Devonshire) One of the grandest country houses in England. Built between 1686 and 1708 with additions in the 1820s. One of the finest collections in the world of paintings, china, furniture, tapestries, sculpture and gold and silver plate. Famous gardens with cascade and fountains. Farmyard and adventure playground.

Open - Daily 11.00-16.30

Duration of visit - 3-4 hours

80 KM / 1 HOUR

(The Duke of Rutland). Situated in the heart of the Peak district. The finest surviving example of a medieval manor house. The superb 14th and 15th century interiors and beautiful rose garden are the former home of Dorothy Vernon.

Duration of visit - 1-2 hours

59 KM / 1 HOUR

Coventry Cathedral
Tel 0247 622 7597
E-mail: information@coventrycathedral.org.uk, Website: www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Modern cathedral adjacent to the ruins of the old cathedral destroyed by firebombs in World War II. Consists of works of major British artists and gifts from churches in other countries. A centre for reconciliation. Audio-visual presentation of the history of Coventry and its cathedrals in the crypt (currently being updated)

Duration of visit - 1 hour minimum

Museum of British Road Transport, Millennium Place, Hale Street
Tel 0247 683 4270,Fax: 0247 683 4284
E-mail: enquiries@transport-museum.co.uk ,Website: http://www.transport-museum.com

Coventry is the birthplace of the British Motor Industry and the museum displays the largest collection of British-made transport in the world. Over 400 cars, motorcycles, cycles and commercial vehicles spanning over 100 years.

Open - Daily 10.00-17.00h. (last admission 16.30h.)

Duration of visit - 1 hour minimum

75 KM / 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

Fine medieval castle with many attractions, including Mme. Tussaud's 'A Royal Weekend Party', 'The Kingmaker' exhibition on preparing for medieval war and grounds and gardens.

Open - All year round 10.00 - 17.00h

Duration of visit - 2 hours minimum

Warwick is an attractive county town with some well-preserved medieval buildings.

87 KM / 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES

Birthplace of William Shakespeare and home of the Royal Shakespeare Company outside London. Many things to see but principally:

Half-timbered house where the poet was born, containing exhibits illustrating his life and work and the history of the property.

* Groups welcome from 9.00am by prior arrangement

Duration of visit - 1½ hours

The foundations of Shakespeare's last home in an Elizabethan garden setting. Nash's House, adjoining, once the home of Shakespeare's granddaughter, is furnished in period style. Also a museum of local archaeology and history.

Duration of visit - 1 hour

A fine Tudor house, beautifully furnished , with a walled garden, where Shakespeare's daughter Susanna lived with her husband Dr. John Hall. Dispensary and exhibits connected with Dr. Hall's medical career.

Duration of visit - 1 - 1½ hours

Tudor farmstead, where Shakespeare's mother lived as a child. Museum of farming and country life. Situated in Wilmcote, 5km from Stratford

* Groups welcome from 9.00am by prior arrangement

Duration of visit - 1 hour

Picturesque, 12 roomed, thatched farmhouse, home of Shakespeare's wife before her marriage - bake-oven, dairy, old-fashioned garden and orchard. Situated in the village of Shottery, 2km from Stratford.

* Groups welcome from 9.00am by prior arrangement

Duration of visit - 1 - 1½ hours

80 KM / 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

Open air museum depicting the social and industrial history of the Black Country. Shops, houses, Pub. Boatdock, chainmaking, glasscutting and underground mining exhibit. Optional boat trips into the Dudley Canal Tunnel.

Duration of visit - 2 hours

100 KM / 2 HOURS

The heart of the Industrial Revolution was forged in iron in the spectacularly beautiful Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire.

With the world’s first iron bridge as its centerpiece, this green and tranquil valley gives visitors a sense of the awesome changes which took place here 250 years ago.

This area once hummed with manufacturing innovations – exquisite china and ceramics as well as heavyweight engineering – with bustling commercial activity and revolutionary transport systems.

Today, the nine sites of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, spread over some six square miles, provide a window on the world which shaped our modern age.

Open - Daily 10.00-17.00 Note: Not all 9 sites are open November-April

Duration of visit - Full day

78 KM / 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES

Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. It dominates the skyline for many miles and visitors are urged not to miss Saint Hugh’s Choir, the Angel Choir, the fine Bishop’s Eye window and the Chapter House.

Open - 7.15am to 8.00pm in summer and until 6pm in wintertime. Last entry for groups is 4.00pm.

Duration of visit - 1/1½ hours

William the Conqueror’s Castle in Lincoln dates from 1068. Explore the 900 year old wall walks, towers and beautiful grounds. Inside see one of the four surviving Magna Carta sealed by King John in 1215. The Victorian prison still stands in the castle grounds.

Open

Monday-Saturday: 9.30am-5.30pm - winter closing 4.00pm
Sunday: 11.00am-5.30pm

Duration of visit - 1½-2 hours

The Guildhall is situated above the Stonebow, the site of the southern gateway to the Roman town. It is the "official home" of the Mayor and houses the Civic Insignia Room in the old debtor’s prison. The present building was completed in 1520.

Open - Guided Tours – Every Friday and the first Saturday of each month at 10.30am and 1.30pm

Duration of visit - 1 hour

Have fun and marvel at the collector’s delight of toys from two centuries of childhood. Each year the show is given a new theme, presenting thousands of toys from this unique collection. So, whatever your age and whenever you visit you are bound to find something from your childhood.

Open - Opening hours vary considerably. Please telephone.

Duration of visit - 1 hour minimum