The Violette Szabo Museum is a small, privately-run, museum dedicated to the life of Second World War SOE agent Violette Szabo, who worked against the Nazis in occupied France and was shot in Ravensbruck Concentration Camp in 1945.
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Beverley Minster is a stunning medieval Gothic church, one of the largest parish churches in England and larger than many cathedrals. It is known for its associaions with Bishop John of York and Athelstan, first King of England.
Bibury in the Cotswolds has been described as “the most beautiful village in England.” It is a particular favourite of Instagrammers, who love Arlington Row. But there’s more to it than that.
Seven Sisters, seven famous chalk cliffs in Sussex, often mistaken for the White Cliffs of Dover, with walks and fabulous views over the English Channel.
Dunham Massey is a 17th century estate, packed with treasures, used as hospital during WW1 and training facility in WW2.
Historic Christchurch Greyfriars, destroyed in the Great Fire and again by German bombs, is now a tranquil, haunted, garden.
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The Heights of Abraham is a country park accessed either by cable car or a steep zig-zag path. The park includes two show caves, views over the Derwent valley, picnic areas, exhibitions, shops, cafes and a play area.
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The Scallop is a 13 foot (4 metre) high sculpture by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling,
situated on the beach just to the north of Aldeburgh. Made of 10mm thick stainless steel and designed to withstand 100mph winds, the installation is a monument to past Aldeburgh resident Benjamin Britten. Cut into the rim of the scallop are the words “I hear those voices that will not be drowned” from Britten’s opera Peter Grimes.
The parish church of St Aidan’s, Bamburgh, was founded by the saint in the 7th century. The current building dates from the 12th century. and to visit is to walk in history.
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The Grace Darling Museum, dedicated to the local young heroine who helped rescue survivors from a shipwreck on a stormy night, is a small, but fascinating museum packed with interesting information and artefacts.
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The ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, perched on the cliffs and possibly looming out of the mists, are one of the most iconic sites on Northumberland’s coast. Only accessible by foot, a visit is well worth the short walk from either Craster or Embleton.
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Warkworth Castle, once the residence of the powerful Percy family, overlooks the River Coquet and reflects its historical significance despite its ruins. It witnessed major historical events and even appears in Shakespeare’s works. The nearby Hermitage chapel adds to interest and the village is lovely.
