History and Heritage in South West England
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswold hills, Sudeley Castle is regarded as one of England’s most enchanting castles.
The Castle has royal connections spanning a thousand years, and has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past.
Children love it here
Terracotta Warriors Museum, Dorchester, Dorset
The terracotta warriors - China’s 8th Wonder of the Ancient World
The only museum, outside China, devoted to the 8th Wonder of the Ancient World. Unique museum replicas of the terracotta warriors from China, reconstructions of costumes, armour and multimedia presentations.
The Jurassic Coast , Devon, Dorset
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
Uncover the many layers that make up the Jurassic Coast. Geology unfolds before your eyes as you discover the very distinct sections of coast and understand how they have been formed over millions of years - through geological events and later by coastal processes.
