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Let's Go with the children

For a Historical Day Out…...

There is nothing better than watching your children scramble over castles and watch them take in the countries history.

Blaise Castle, Bristol 01173 532266 or www.bristol.gov.uk/blaisecastleestate

Over six hundred acres of wood and parkland with a folly, paths, trails, very popular play areas and a museum.

Stonehenge Landscape 01980 664780 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A ramble through the countryside surrounding Stonehenge is full of interest with wildlife and archaeological features to spot.

Salisbury Cathedral 01722 555120 www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

See an original Magna Carta, follow the children's trail looking for animals and symbols or take a guided tower tour.

Baconsthorpe Castle, Norfolk

Well off the beaten track is the impressive ruin of a 15th century manor house. For sturdy walkers, an eight-mile circular walk.

Bishop's Waltham Palace, Hampshire 01489 892460

Remains of the medieval palace used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester, set in beautiful grounds ideal for picnics.

Reigate Fort, Surrey 01372 220640 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast

Newly restored and opened to the public, the fort was built in 1898, and was designed to protect London from invasion..

Buckfast Abbey, Devon 01364 645500

Experience the peace of 1000 years of history at this Benedictine Monastery, rebuilt on its medieval foundations by the monks themselves. Famous for their stained glass, bee keeping and tonic wine, the monks welcome visitors.

Where to next?

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