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Below is a list of the most impressive
attractions in England other than
Cities, Castles, Cathedrals and Mansions.
Click on Post-Codes for Maps,
Directions and Reviews.
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SS Great Britain built 1840s,
situated in Bristol 120 miles west of
London
Step back in time when you board Brunel's
ss Great Britain, the most advanced ship
of her day when she entered service
between Bristol and New York in 1845.
Discover the true stories behind the ship
that changed the world. Experience the
sights, sounds and smells of life on
board for Victorian passengers and crew.
Descend under water below the glass 'sea'
to touch the world's first great ocean
liner. Entry about £12.50 per adult.
Postcode: BS1
6TY.
www.ssgreatbritain.org
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Great_Britain
Bristol
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Imperial War Museum, Duxford
situated 52 miles north of London
The Imperial War Museum Duxford is a
branch of the Imperial War Museum in
Cambridgeshire, Britain's largest
aviation museum. Duxford houses nearly
200 aircraft, military vehicles,
artillery and minor naval vessels in
seven main exhibitions buildings. This
amazing muzeum displays aircraft such as
Eurofighter Typhoon, Concorde, English
Electric Lightning, TSR-2, Lockheed SR-71
Blackbird, Second World War aircraft, and
First World War aircraft. Postcode:
CB22
4QR.
duxford.iwm.org.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_War_Museum_Duxford.
Other Aircraft Museums in Engalnd
Duxford Area
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Eden Project built 1990s-2001,
situated in Cornwall southwest coast of
England
The Eden Project is a visitor attraction
in Cornwall that includes the world's
largest greenhouse. Inside the artificial
biomes are plants collected from around
the world. The first part of the Eden
Project, the visitor centre, opened to
the public in May 2000, the full site
opened 17th March 2001. Entry about
£18.00 per adult. Postcode: PL24
2SG.
www.edenproject.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project
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Hadrian's Wall built from 122,
situated in the north of England
Hadrian's Wall was a defensive
fortification in northern England built
during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. The
wall was built from the year 122 after
the Romans had a few unsuccessful
attempts to conquer Scotland. The wall
was built to define were the Roman Empire
ended, and to keep the Scots from
plundering northern England. The wall
stretched from the west to east of
northern England about 70 miles across
with 16 forts along the wall. A National
Trail footpath was opened in 2003 which
follows the line of the wall from
Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway.
Map/Reviews . Interactive
Map.
www.hadrians-wall.org
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian's_Wall.aspx
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Buckfast Abbey situated 22 miles
northeast of Plymouth in southwest
England
Buckfast Abbey was founded by Earl
Aylward in the reign of King Cnut in
1018. It was rebuilt in stone from 1147
after becoming a Cistercian abbey. The
early years saw the abbey becoming rich
through fishing and trading in sheep
wool. From the 1890s, the monastery
became famous world wide when it began
producing its strong Buckfast Tonic Wine.
Postcode: TQ11
0EA.
www.buckfast.org.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckfast_Abbey
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Longleat House & Safari Park
built from 1567, situated 108 miles west
of London
Longleat is the seat of the Marquesses of
Bath in Somerset. It is noted for its
Elizabethan country house, maze,
landscaped parkland and safari park. The
Safari Park was opened in 1966 becoming
the first drive-through safari park
outside of Africa.The house can also be
visited. Standard prices for the park
£26.00. Postcode: BA12
7NW.
www.longleat.co.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longleat
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Woburn Abbey & Safari Park
built from 1145, situated 45 miles north
of London
Woburn Abbey, comprising Woburn Safari
Park, was originally founded as a
Cistercian abbey in 1145. At the time of
the Dissolution of the Monasteries by
King Henry VIII of England, the land was
awarded to John Russell in 1547, who
became the 1st Earl of Bedford. The Abbey
was largely rebuilt starting in 1744.
Entry to the Gardens & Deer Park
about £3 per adult. Safari Park
about £19.00 per adult. Postcode:
MK17
9WA.
www.woburn.co.uk/abbey
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woburn_Abbey
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West Midland Safari and Leisure
Park situated 20 miles south west
of Birmingham
The West Midland Safari and Leisure Park
opened in 1973, situated about 2 miles
west of Kidderminster. The park contains
a 4-mile safari section with around 600
animals including species from Europe,
Africa, Asia and Australasia. Along with
the 4 mile safari, there is a large
amusement park and Discovery Trail
containing reptile and insect houses,
amongst other attractions. The park has
been built on the grounds of Spring Grove
House, which can be visited.
Postcode: DY12
1LF.
www.wmsp.co.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Midland_Safari_Park
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