These fantastic UNESCO heritage sites are right on your doorstep

This stately home sits over 2000 acres of extraordinary UNESCO-landscaped parkland and gardens. 

The work of the famous Capability Brown can be seen in full flourish in this wonderful estate.

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Did you know that the City of Bath was founded by the Romans simply for the purpose of bathing?

Home to beautiful thermal spas and spellbinding Georgian architecture, Bath is the ideal spot for a relaxed break.

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A site that pays homage to the dynamism of the Industrial Revolution, Blaenavon in Wales possesses great historical significance. 

Iron and coal enthusiasts, this is your stomping ground.

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This aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in north east Wales.

Or, in other words, this is a beautiful route to take a jaunt in a canal boat and live your best life, a la Rosie and Jim.

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The seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury is not only home to stunning architecture and the seat of the Anglican Church, but a range of historical artefacts including an original Shakespeare folio.

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A land filled with deep underground mines, engine houses, foundries, new towns, smallholdings, ports and harbours, Cornwall and West Devon is not simply famous for its seascapes.

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The result of an ancient volcanic eruption, the Giant's Causeway boasts around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns.

Although thoughts of basalt might not float your boat, the stunning one-of-a-kind landscape should factor on any Brit's bucket list.

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Thought to be some of the UK’s the finest castles, these Welsh beauties were built by King Edward sometime between 1283 and 1330.

The four castles are considered to be of outstanding universal value and will have history keenos and novices alike weak at the knees.

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This glorious 11^th century castle and cathedral is situated in North East town – and guess what? They’re just two of the sights worth visiting in Durham. 

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Home to the Cutty Sark, the Borough of Greenwich is steeped in rich maritime history. 

Take heed of the classical buildings at the Old Royal Naval College and clamber up to the Royal Observatory for some impressive views.

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The home of Beatrix Potter and the Keswick Jetty, the Lake District is arguably one of the most stunning sites of natural wonder in England.

Ramble through the forest, swim in the lake and, of course, get to grips with the area’s wonderful pubs.

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The home of the Derwent Mill, the Derby heritage site is so much more than millinery architecture. 

The Derwent Valley offers a scenic route through to some of the world’s key historical sites in British industrial history.

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A village on the River Clyde 25 miles away from Glasgow, New Lanark is also home to Scotland’s historical mill culture. 

And with blue skies like that in sight, who can argue with its credentials?

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Situated in West London, Kew’s botanic gardens are a stunning collection of bee hives, treetop walkways and horticulture.

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Situated on a village on the River Severn, the Ironbridge Gorge was granted its World Heritage status in 1986.

It was first formed by a glacial overflow from the long drained away Lake Lapworth.

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The Victorian model village situated in Shipley, Yorkshire, is home to a high number of individually listed buildings.

There’s delicious beer to be had too, for those that way inclined...

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There’s quite a few places to catch Hadrian’s Wall simply because it runs a total of 84 miles across England.

The Roman fort, which delineated the territories of the Picts and Ancient Britons, the wall can serve as a cycle route, historical visit or romantic amble.

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Regarded as an iconic Scottish structure, Forth Bridge is located nine miles west of Edinburgh city centre.

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Edinburgh, home of the iconic Fringe festival as well as a host of cultural and visual feats, also ranks on the UNESCO list.

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Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles and purple bins, is steeped in a rich maritime history.

Visit the real-life Yellow Submarine and journey across the Mersey in a trip across the north west. 

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The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire is one of the most beloved of the World Heritage sites.

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The Scottish volcanic archipelago is a tiny sight situated off the west coast of mainland Scotland.

According to our sources, the minute isle supports the largest seabird colony in the north-east Atlantic.

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What is there not to like about a Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park?

Created in 1132, the Abbey is a beautiful sight to behold.

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The famous meeting place between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, this parliamentary site is undoubtedly a site to behold.

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The historic castle is a famous site lauded for its gory tours, atmosphere and numerous stories. Visit at your own peril.

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