History and Heritage in South West England
Minack Theatre And Visitor Centre, Porthcurno, Cornwall
Cornwall's "theatre under the stars" created by one remarkable woman - Rowena Cade.
Daytime visitors all year round can explore the site, learn how it was the life's work of one remarkable woman (Rowena Cade) and experience for themselves the magic that is the Minack.
Situated on a ridge overlooking the beautiful Land Yeo Valley, Tyntesfield was inspired and remodelled by John Norton in 1864 for William Gibbs, a successful merchant.
Trelissick Garden, Truro, Cornwall
Tranquil garden with a superb collection of tender and exotic plants.
Beautifully positioned at the head of the Fal estuary, the estate commands panoramic views over the area and has extensive park and woodland walks beside the river.
Prior Park Landscape Garden, Bath, Somerset
This beautiful 18th century landscape garden is set in a sweeping valley with magnificent views over the city of Bath.
Prior Park was created by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen with the advice of the poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. It is a haven of peace and tranquillity and offers an enjoyable an invigorating one mile walk (steep in places).
Clevedon Court, Clevedon, North Somerset
An outstanding 14th century manor house, with a beautiful 18th century terraced garden.
A fascinating manor house with most of the original building still evident, incorporating a massive 12th century tower and 13th century great hall. Altered and added to by the Elizabethans, it has been home to the Elton family since 1709.
