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Downhill Demesne

Visit this stunning landscape and beautiful gardens.
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Wildlife and Nature
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Here you will find magnificent cliiftop walks, affording rugged headland views across the awe-inspiring North Coast.

Discover the striking 18th-century mansion of the eccentric Earl Bishop that now lies in ruin, then explore Mussenden Temple, perched on the cliff edge. As an extra treat you can learn about the reality of life in the rural 17th-century cottage of Hezlett House, told through people who once lived there in one of Northern Ireland's oldest buildings.

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Kingswood Dearne Valley

Our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels!
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Outdoor Activity
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Dearne Valley opened its doors as the new Kingswood centre in 2012. Following a multi-million pound investment programme, Dearne Valley is our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels and an on-site waste recycling plant.

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A contemporary blend of nature, adventure activity, and sector leading, quality accommodation located near to the beautiful city of York

Unique environmental facilities including giant solar panels, wind power and a natural water treatment plant

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Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret

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Museums
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret is a museum of surgical history and one of the oldest surviving operating theatres.

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Royal Pharmaceutical Society Museum

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Museums
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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain has had a museum collection since 1842, which continues to be managed by the RPS today at its offices in Lambeth. The exhibits cover all aspects of British pharmacy history, and include:

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Knightshayes

Discover Knightshayes, a country estate on a grand, gothic scale
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Begun in 1869, and a rare survival of the work of the eccentric designer William Burges, Knightshayes is an extraordinary gothic delight, with rich Victorian interiors, with far reaching views of the Exe Valley and Tiverton.

Knightshayes has one of the finest gardens in Devon, with formal terraces, unique topiary, rare shrubs, many fine specimen trees, glorious spring flowers and summer borders, and a full productive Walled kitchen garden, provided the restaurant with fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables all year round.

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Worcestershire County Museum

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Museums
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Visit Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle and discover over 1,000 years of history!

From costume to caravans, travel to toys there really is something for everyone at Worcestershire County Museum. Learn more about this fascinating county, explore the past through room sets and real historical objects and discover just what life was like for our ancestors. A nature reserve, fabulous cafe and well stocked gift shop all add up to a great day out.

School Visits

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Highclere Castle

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Castles
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Highclere Castle is a beautiful building and a warm, welcoming home to visitors and guests at events and celebrations held here.

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Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

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Museums
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Learn about the history of life in the Nile Valley from prehistory through to the Islamic period. Thousands of objects to look through including ancient papyrus and carvings. Free to visit.

Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is an excellent place to take history fans, budding explorers and archaeologists, plus any kids who would like to see something a little different.

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Slough Museum

Inspire, engage and educate
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Museums
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Come and discover how Slough transformed from a muddy bog to a thriving town of industry and innovation, and explore the history of community life in Slough, through stories of celebration, migration and unity.

Slough Museum has a fascinating collection to explore…we look forward to seeing you soon!

Schools Learning

We create safe and creative environments which inspire learning and enjoyment at the Museum and as part of our outreach programme, and offer formal and informal learning experiences, including:

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Lamb House

Georgian house with literary associations
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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Red-brick fronted house with literary associations - both Henry James and E. F. Benson, the novelists, lived here.

We like telling stories and making sure our visitors learn about the best bits of this special place so we need guides for the house and garden to bring Lamb House to life. If you can immerse yourself in the history of this place and its jewel of a garden, can tell a good tale or two and keep our visitors enthralled, come and volunteer, we've got several roles available.

The garden

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