In Washford lies one of the undiscovered jewels of Somerset, providing an interesting day out for families and budding historians alike. The Cistercian abbey of Cleeve is a haven of peace and tranquillity, said to contain the finest cloister buildings in England.

The stunning panoramic views over Old York from the top of Clifford's Tower, make it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city.

This 15th-century tower, the sole surviving part of the manor house of the Wybergh family.

Home of the first Cluniac order of monks to England and the Cluniac love of decoration is everywhere reflected in the extensive ruins.

Among the earliest British circles, raised in about 3000 BC during the Neolithic period.

A dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall.

The Roman amphitheatre at Chester was the largest in Britain. Used for entertainment and military training, there have been two stone-built amphitheatres on the site.

The remains of a Roman bridge across the North Tyne.

Come and see what life was like at one the Roman Empire's most northern outposts.

The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence forpriests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used to display works of art.