Blue Reef Aquarium - Southsea, Portsmouth
Voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East.
Situated on Clarence Esplanade, between the two piers overlooking the busy Solent, Blue Reef Aquarium is a great visit whatever the weather.
Be amazed by animals ranging from local marine species to the hundreds of tropical fish in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel. New for 2004 is our Fascinating Frogs display.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title "palace". The Palace, one of England's greatest houses in every sense of the word, was built between 1705 and circa 1722. Its construction was originally intended to be a gift to the 1st Duke of Marlborough from a grateful nation in return for military triumph against the French.
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Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce that Royal Ascot will return to its Berkshire home in 2006. The Royal Meeting will run from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th June 2006. The official opening of the racecourse will take place on the first day of the Royal Meeting.
The current plan is for Her Majesty The Queen to officially open the new racecourse on Tuesday 20th June at about 1.45pm in the Parade Ring. We advise you to arrive and have lunch early to view this unique occasion.
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The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) was founded at Greenwich in London in 1675 by King Charles II but was moved just after the second world war in order to escape the lights and pollution of the city. The site at Herstmonceux was chosen as the most suitable in the UK. The existing telescopes were augmented in 1967 by the giant 98-inch Isaac Newton Telescope (INT). The domes, buildings and telescopes are being renovated and the centre is a major venue for exhibitions, lectures and educational programmes. Events and activities programme. |
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This Maritime Heritage Museum exhibits 60 small, attractive and unique water craft, both power and sail. Each craft is displayed with well-researched historic notes and with all appropriate gear. An example is 'Flying Spray' a beautiful 1912 Thames pleasure launch shown with velvet upholstery and portable gramophone!
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Hampton Court Palace
For almost 200 years, Hampton Court Palace was at the centre of court life, politics and national history. Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
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Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, are open to the public, and will include the exhibition 'Diana Princess of Wales by Mario Testino at Kensington Palace' from 24 November 2005 - 1 July 2007.
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Tower of London
Begun by William the Conqueror in 1078, the Tower of London has served as a royal residence, fortress, mint, armoury and more infamously as a place of execution.
Although the Tower of London is today seen as a visitor attraction, it is also a thriving community; about 150 people still live within its walls, mainly the Yeoman Warders (or 'Beefeaters') and their families.
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