Normandy Attractions

Summer Lane, , Devon EX8 5BD
Tel +44 (0)1395 265514  

A unique 16-sided house dating from 1795, which boasts a shell gallery & several Gothic grottos. The grounds overlook the sea & estuary.

, Seine-Maritime 76480
Tel 33 (0)2 35 37 24 02  

Dating back to the 11th century, it was the tallest church in Normandy and is a fine example of Romanesque and neo-gothic art. You can also visit the abbey at night at witness a spectacular lightshow.

Le Mont-St-Michel, , Manche 50170
Tel 33 (0)2 33 89 80 00  

One of the most famous medieval constructions in France, and a very important Christian pilgrimage location. The abbey has the best views of the bay and surrounding area and is particularly spectacular at night with a light and music show.

12, route de l'Abbaye, , Seine-Maritime 76840
Tel 33 (0)2 35 32 10 82  

A Benedictine abbey dating back to the 12th century. The chapter has a fine collection of statues and the convent building still has its original stone ceiling. The gardens consist of the kitchen garden, the orchard and flower beds.

, Picardy & The Somme 02000

This 12th to 13th Century abbey church, restored after the fire in 1944 is a beautiful example of early Gothic style buildings.

, Nord

These great monastic buildings were initially constructed in the 16th Century by Nicolas du Bois. There is a stunning façade to the building as well as a superb underground chamber inside with stone vaulting.

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, , West Yorkshire LS5 3EH
Tel +44 (0)113 230 5492  

Abbey House was once the gatehouse of the 12th century Kirkstall Abbey. Here you will find collections of 1880s Leeds and the Suffragette campaigns. There are also Victorian streets, shops, and workplaces to wander.

Kirkland, , Cumbria LA9 5AL
Tel +44 (0)1539 722464  

Abbot Hall is a jewel of a building sitting on the banks of the River Kent, surrounded by a park and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal Castle. Abbot Hall is also highly acclaimed for its stimulating exhibition programme.

Abbot House, Maygate, , Fife KY12 7NE

Abbot House, with its pink walls, is one of Dumfermline's most distinctive buildings. With two floors of display rooms, volunteer Guides are available to conduct you through 1000 years of Scottish history.

, Cumbria CA10 1SP
Tel +44 (0)17683 61893  

Acorn Bank is a delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties. The herb garden is planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs and a partially restored watermill.

Mill Lane, Macclesfield, , Cheshire SK10 4LF
Tel +44 (0)1625 820201  

Built in the forest of Macclesfield in 1040, the hall has 2 oak trees supporting the east end of the Great Hall. The organ is the biggest 17C organ in the UK and was once played by Handel. Visit the follies in the extensive gardens.

52 Church Street, , Greater Manchester M4 1PW
Tel +44 (0)161-834 2039  

Opened in 1982, this revitalised city centre building boasts 5 stories of around 50 stalls and market-type shops. The intention is to provide affordable retail outlets for emerging designers to sell their wares directly to the public.

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, , Merseyside L9 5AS
Tel +44 (0)151 523 2600  

Home of the Martell Grand National, the greatest horse race in the World.

Suite 7, The Colonnades, Albert Dock, , Merseyside L3 4AA
Tel +44 (0)151 708 7334  

The restored Dock is Britain's largest Grade 1 Listed historic building, boasting an array of shops, bars, restaurants & entertainment. The Maritime Museum, Tate Gallery & the Beatles Story Museum are also available to visit within the complex.

Linthorpe Road, , Tees Valley TS1 3LB
Tel +44 (0)1642 819808  

Facilities include children and teenage play area, boating lake, roller skating rink, visitor centre and cafe, fishing platforms and sports facilities.

St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, , Central London W2 1NY
Tel +44 (0)20 7886 6528  

The Alexander Fleming laboratory is where penicillin was discovered in 1928. Here you will see a reconstruction of the laboratory, displays and a video of how the discovery became a lifesaving drug.

Castleside, , County Durham DH8 9BA
Tel +44 (0)1207 218219  

Picnic park in sheltered riverside setting, children's play park and shop. Beautiful riverside woodland walks and magnificent views of the Derwent Valley, only minutes away from the North Pennines.

High Street, , Devon EX14 2HP
Tel +44 (0)1404 44966  

Housed on the site of Allhallows School, the museum has the most comprehensive collection of Honiton lace. Included are displays on local history and the growth of Honiton pottery.

Millfield, Livingston Village, , The Lothians EH54 7AR
Tel 44 (0)1506 414957  

An innovative museum packed full of things to prod, sniff, shake and discover, with activities to be enjoyed by every member of the family. Crawl through tunnels, hunt for fossils, explore secret works and invest your savings in Scotland's famous shale oil industry.

Visitor Centre Almondell, Country Park, , The Lothians EH52 5PE
Tel 44 (0)1506 882254  

Woodland and riverside walks. Grassy play areas, toilet facilities and barbeque sites (must be booked in advance). Visitor centre with Ranger service office, displays, shop for gifts, refreshments etc.