Remote lead mine with an imposing water wheel. Children will enjoy the mine tours and sifting for bits of the ore.
Contains the best preserved Roman heating system in Britain. Fort originally guarded Dere Street. Short drive from Bishop Auckland town centre.
Impressive red stone ruins of one of Northern England's most powerful monasteries. Run by English Heritage.
Famous as the home to Pendle witches and where George Fox had his vision that lead to him founding the Quakers.
Impressive ruins of a 12th century castle. Only the tower survives following the dismantling of the fortress following the civil war. Run by English Heritage.
Famous as the setting for TV drama Brideshead Revisited. One of the world's most beautiful buildings.
When opened in 1981 it was the world's longest single span suspension bridge at 1410 metres.
Beautiful waterfall found in the beer garden of the Green Dragon pub. Famous as the place where Kevin Costner showers whilst Maid Marion watches in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
One hour long tours of the creamery are great. The shop allows you to try before you buy.
Interesting ruins of a vast impressing mansion gutted by fire in 1937. Run by English Heritage.
Birthplace of England's greatest composer. Interesting exhibits documenting his life and work.
Amazing black and white timber framed 16th century manor. A must visit. Run by the National Trust.
Superbly landscaped Victorian gardens with areas influenced by Oriental gardens. Run by the National Trust.
Stunning Elizabethan house with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. Deer still roam the park. Run by the National Trust.
Beautiful moated Elizabethan manor. Contains three cramped priest holes. Run by the National Trust.
Neoclassical mansion set in vast impressive parkland. Built by the Curzon family. A Lord Curzon was viceroy of India in 1900.
Lavish Elizabethan palace built by Elizabeth I's advisor William Cecil. Starred in many films over the years.
Originally a wing of the medieval palace of the Bishops of Lincoln. Was converted into almshouses in 1600. Run by English Heritage.
Magnificent baroque and gothic castle rebuilt in the 19th century after suffering damage during the civil war.
Impressive ruins of a Norman castle destroyed in 1648 during the civil war. Run by English Heritage.
One of the ancestral homes of George Washington. This well preserved Tudor mansion is a place of pilgrimage for American tourists.
Beautiful 16th century mansion where Princess Diana grew up and where she is now buried on an island in the lake.
