History and Heritage in South West England

Chapel Porth, St Agnes, Cornwall

A small sandy cove with spectacular views from the coastal path.

Chapel Porth is approximately two miles from St Agnes. At high tide the beach is a relatively small, but at low tide the miles of white sand stretch to the next beach at Porthtowan.

Children love it here

Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Discover the 5,000 year old World Heritage Site of Stonehenge.

An awe-inspiring visit, Stonehenge is as old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt and is a powerful reminder of the Stone and Bronze Ages.

Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, Somerset

Magnificent palace, steeped in history and surrounded by splendid gardens.

Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful gardens in this unique and historic site. Discover the wells from which the city takes its name and the splendid 13th century palace buildings.

The River Parrett Trail in Somerset, ,

A 50-mile journey - following a river from source to mouth.

If you like walking through beautiful countryside with lots of opportunities to stop and explore market towns and villages and eat great food then the River Parrett Trail is for you.

Badbury Rings, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Iron Age hill-fort.

Located immediately to the north of Wimborne, Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hillfort that dates from about 150BC.