The Queens residence in Northern Ireland. Check out the huge Rhododendron bush. Site of the signing of the Northern Irish peace accord.
One of the best seabird spits and biggest seal colonies in Britain. Hire a boat from Seahouses.
Impressive geological feature. Look out for the interesting plants growing in the cracks.
Charming 14th century moated gatehouse with beautiful gardens. Only open to public for a few days a year, mainly on bank holidays.
Small castle built by King John in order to exert control over the island and its base for pirates. You can spend the night here.
Abbey rebuilt in the 19th & 20th centuries on the site of the ruined abbey dissolved in 1539. Its Buckfast Tonic wine is thought to fuel violent anti social behaviour in Scotland due to high caffeine.
Very interesting insight into how a Manx farmstead functioned during the Victorian era.
Built in 1200 as the first church for Castle town. It is preserved as it was in the Victorian period as a school.
One of the best preserved medieval castles in the British isles. Once the seat of the Kings of Mann.
Remains of a once powerful abbey that has been run by monks of the Savignac & Cistercian orders. Administered by Manx heritage.
Lovely coastal castle built in 1116. Fought over many times in the English civil war and the Welsh / English wars. It was here, in 1403, the Owain Glyndwr's rebellion stalled.
Dramatically positioned ruins of a medieval Welsh castle. Captured by English forces in 1283.
Incredible castle built between 1283 & 1289. Built to defend the seaward side of Conwy's town walls. Seen plenty of action.
Huge indomitable fortress. Scene of Prince Charles's investiture as Prince if Wales. Great fun exploring all the walls and towers.
Built in AD90. Once rumoured to be the inspiration for King Arthur's round table.
Stunningly beautiful chapel. Very ornate decorations throughout. Links to the Knights Templar. Featured in the Da Vinci Code film.
Really entertaining tour. Children really enjoyed it. Great to hear about the animal & human use of the caves in prehistoric times.
14th century fortress. It was here that Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII's throne, landed in 1487.
14th century fortress. It was here that Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII's throne, landed in 1487.
Stunningly beautiful riverside village. You can cross from one side of the village to the other using the ferry service.
Extensive remains of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monastery.
