Summer Heritage Collection
1. BLARNEY CASTLE
Situated 8 km from Cork City, this historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. info@blarneycastle.ie | 00 353 21 438 5252
5. QUARRY BANK
Step back into the early industrial revolution at Quarry Bank. Situated just a few miles south of Manchester, Quarry Bank is home to a complete industrial community of mill owners, workers and child apprentices. nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank
9. VALENTINES MANSION
Discover Valentines Mansion & Gardens – a grade II* listed country house with enchanting historic gardens dating back to 1696, with period furnished rooms, gorgeous outdoors and a charming Gardener’s Cottage Café. Free Entry. valentinesmansion.com | 020 8708 8100
2. THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY
Visit our exhibition at Freemasons’ Hall, London to discover three centuries of English freemasonry and explore how modern freemasonry fits into today’s world. libmus@freemasonry.london.museum
6. ACTON COURT
A beautifully conserved Tudor manor house built in 1535 for the Royal Progress of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. During our summer season we offer guided tours and Special Events. actoncourt.com | 01454 228 224
10. HOPEWELL MINE TOURS
Your guide will enable you to see the marvels of coal, the arduous working conditions and geology in their natural environment. It’s the closest experience anyone can get to Freemining without having to dig coal! hopewellcolliery.com | 01594 810706
3. THE SPRING ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE
One of the UK’s few integrated arts and heritage centres. Visit us to explore our local history museum, watch a performance, view our exhibitions and relax in our café. thespring.co.uk | 023 9247 2700
7. G F WATTS: ENGLAND’S MICHELANGELO
Explore colour and cosmos in an exhibition of the most stunning paintings by G F Watts. See Watts’ finest works and discover why he became known as England’s Michelangelo. wattsgallery.org.uk | Guildford, Surrey
11. FROGMORE MILL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Learn about the history of paper, make your own sheet, see a working 1902 paper machine and much more at the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill. thepapertrail.org.uk | 01442 234600
4. CHILLINGHAM CASTLE
Grade 1 Star Listed Chillingham Castle, with its fine rooms, gardens, lakes, fountains and tea room is a 12th century stronghold famed for action and battles. chillingham-castle.com | 01668 215 359
8. DE HAVILLAND MUSEUM
The UK’s oldest aviation museum, and dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the de Havilland Heritage. We are a “working” museum staffed by volunteers – always willing to answer your questions. dehavillandmuseum.co.uk | 01727 826400
12. SPRING GALA, 27th - 29th MAY
A rare opportunity to see three Island locomotives in operation, including the newest addition to the fleet - 41298. This year’s event in Minehead is loosely themed on the ‘Merstone to Ventnor West Branch.’ iwsteamrailway.co.uk