Places of Interest - Southern England and Isle of Wight

Places of Interest - Southern England and Isle of Wight

Places of Interest - Southern England

"Get stuck into History" with this fantastic day out at the Lulworth Medieval Festival, September 8/9th 2007. You can have a fun filled family day out discovering Medieval England at this Event. We will be bringing you a Grand Knight's Tourney with Lance shattering Jousting, Foot combat, and skilled Hunting Games all competing to become the Festival Champion. There will be some of the largest Medieval Artillery in Europe, and a scale Medieval Battle from the 100 Years War period. There will be Music and Dance, the ancient Art of Falconry, with audience participation, and a full Medieval Market place to do some shopping. So join us in this wonderful setting for the glorious 2007 Festival!

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The ticket prices on the gate are: Adult - £10. Concession - £7:50. Child - £4:50. Family (1) (Two Adults + Three Children) - £26:50. Family (2) (One Adult + Three Children) - £17:50. We are also offering Discounted Tickets Online if bought at least 7 days prior to the Event date. The contact telephone number is 0845 4501054

Breamore House & Museum
New Forest
01725 512468
  Breamore House & Museum is a fine example of an Elizabethan manor House set in a Tudor village. Close by is Rockbourne Roman Villa (01725 518541) , one of this country's largest Roman Villas.

Breamore House & Museum
Calshot Castle
Calshot
near Hythe
023 8089 2023
  Calshot Castle is one of Henry VIII 's monuments that line the Solent.

Calshot Castle
Parham House
near Pulborough
01903 744888
 A peaceful Elizabethan house with award-winning gardens, in the heart of an ancient deer park.

Parham House
Arundel Castle
Arundel
01903 882173
  Arundel Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Norfolk, dates from the Norman Conquest. Contains fine collections of furniture and paintings.

Arundel Castle
Tudor Merchants Hall
French Street
Southampton
023 8022 1503
 This medieval Merchant's house has been restored and furnished to look just as it did in 1290.

Tudor Merchants Hall
Amberley Museum
near Arundel
01798 831370
 A museum that works! See craftsmen in action, ride on a narrow gauge railway, discover tha Electricity Hall and many other fascinating displays in this unique 36-acre site.

Amberley Museum
Royal Pavilion
Brighton
01273 603005
 The Royal Pavilion is an extraordinary fantasy - Indian Palace on the outside, Chinese on the inside. Over the top in every respect, it is not to be missed.

Royal Pavilion
Highclere Castle & Gardens
Newbury
Berkshire
01635 253210
 Home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, Highclere Castle is probably the finest Victorian home in existence.

Highclere Castle & Gardens
RHS Garden Wisley,
Woking.
01483 224234
Acclaimed by gardeners throughout the world , a unique and charming place to visit.

RHS Garden Wisley
Hampton Court Palace,
Surrey.
0208 781 9500
Henry VIII 's majestic home, with costumed guides, family trails, riverside gardens and the world famous maze.

Hampton Court Palace,
Syon Park,
Brentford,
Middlesex.
  020 8560 0883
London home of the Duke of Northumberland with magnificent Robert Adam interiors. 30 acres of gardns including the spectacular Great Conservatory.

Syon Park
Ascot Racecourse
01344 876 876

Ascot Racecourse will reopen in 2006. Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 is the world's most famous racecourse.

Ascot Racecourse
Swanage Pier
Swanage Pier Trust
01929 423636
The Unique 100+ year old Victorian Pier lies in the Southern area of Swanage Bay. Swanage Pier is owned and operated by The Swanage Pier Trust, a registered charity and has two paid members with all other tasks being performed by Volunteers. There are Ladies and Gents toilets on the Pier each with a hot shower. The Pier is normally open during the summer months (April - October) from 8am (7am Bank Hols).
Closed approx. 1 hour before dusk.

Swanage Pier
Durlston Country Park & Marine Project
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset, BH19 2JL
(01929) 424443
Fax: (01929) 424443
Durlston is a fabulous 113hectare (280acre) countryside paradise, consisting of sea-cliffs, coastal limestone downland, haymeadows, hedgerows and woodland. Whether it is the fabulous views, walks, the Great Globe, the superb geology, 400+ species of plant, 250+ species of bird, 34 species of butterfly, or the wide range of other wildlife, there is always something different to see at Durlston.

Durlston Country Park & Marine Project
The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0DG
Phone 01323 423302

The Seven Sister Sheep Centre has probably the largest collection of sheep in the world, including many older breeds no longer seen on modern farms. There are lots of young farm animals, including pigs, goats, calves, rabbits and chicks both outside and under cover to feed and cuddle, with easy access from paved walkways.

The Seven Sisters Sheep Centre

Southampton
Southampton Municipal Golf Course
The Booking Office
Golf Course Road
Bassett
Southampton
SO16 7LE
023 8076 0546
Open everyday from 6.06 am (or dawn)
Closes at 4pm (or an hour before dusk) whichever is the later.
Both courses are open all year round except for Christmas day.

Southampton Municipal Golf Course
Southampton Sports Centre
023 8079 0693
A wide range of activities available at affordable prices

Southampton Sports Centre
The Mayflower Theatre Southampton
Commercial Road
SOUTHAMPTON
SO15 1GE
023 8071 1800

The largest theatre in the South offers you magical evenings with the most spectacular touring musicals - many direct from the West End - plus opera, ballet, and some of the biggest names in popular music and comedy

The Mayflower Theatre

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LEGOLAND Windsor
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LEGOLAND WindsorLEGOLAND Windsor is a different sort of theme park, with over 50 rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and much more. So stop over nights and make the most of your visit. There are a range of great value hotels to choose from. Just pick a date, a hotel, and a ticket, and off you go! ...more details LEGOLAND Windsor

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