Magnificent Venetian style palazzo. Filled with an exquisite art collection.
Interesting insight to the lead up to the Boston tea party and the revolutionary war that followed.
Very diverse array of wildlife. The harbour seals at the observation tank near the entrance are cool.
Excellent collection of art from all eras from the ancient world to contemporary times. A highlight is the massive Americas wing exhibiting pre-Columbian era art.
Memorial to the pivotal point in the Battle of Santa Clara where an armoured troop train was captured by rebels, which resulted in Batista fleeing the island the following day
Impressive memorial and final resting place of Che Guevara and 29 of his fellow combatants who were killed in 1967 in Bolivia. Their remains were returned to Cuba in 1997.
Fascinating exhibitions into how Iceland is self sufficient in energy due to its geothermal power. Really mysterious landscape of steam rising from the surrounding countryside.
Beautiful little fortress protecting a loop in the River Bosna. Was the only unconquered fortress in the campaign of Eugene of Savoy. Now dominates a tiny village.
Amazing exhilerating ride. You must do this at least once in your life.
Home to the Anglo Saxon chronicler, the Venerable Bede. The church has the oldest dedication stone in the country dated 685 AD.
Impressive ruins set high on an imposing headland. Was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Run by English heritage.
Once known as the most dangerous place in the country as it was beseiged by the Scots at least 13 times. Run by English heritage.
The halls interior is impressively lavish however the true highlight are the vast gardens often hidden amongst ravines.
Most complete and impressive bastioned town defences in England.
One of the first purpose built barracks in Britain dating from 1717. Interesting exhibition about the British infantryman. Run by English heritage.
Impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th century keep guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass. Run by English heritage.
Amazing excavations of a Roman garrison town. Take an audio guide to learn more about the individual buildings and streets. Run by English heritage.
14th century fortress where in 1487 Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII's throne, landed. Run by English heritage.
Original gateway of Chester castle. The tower house contains a chapel with fine wall paintings from 1220.
Huge cylindrical keep ringed by six great turret buttresses, making this a unique fortress in Britain. Great views from top of keep. Run by English heritage.
Impressive ruins of a mighty early Normas castle on a rocky promontory above the River Swale. Great views from top of the keep. Run by English heritage.
