Days Out in Isles of Scilly

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The Isles of Scilly are packed with historical treasures; from Iron Age villages to castles that were fiercely defended in the Civil War, there's plenty for everyone to discover.

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Places to visit in the Isles of Scilly

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Cromwell's Castle
Cromwell's Castle

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.

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King Charles's Castle
King Charles's Castle

The ruins of a mid 16t -century coastal artillery fort, later garrisoned - hence the name - by Civil War Royalists.

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Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village

The remains of an ancient Iron Age village in a wonderfully scenic location.On the hill above stands a Bronze Age burial mound with entrance passage and inner chamber.

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Garrison Walls
Garrison Walls

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

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Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers
Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

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Old Blockhouse
Old Blockhouse

Substantial remains of a small 16th century gun tower protecting Old Grimsby harbour, vigorously defended during the Civil War.

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Events : Isles of Scilly

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As you Like It
As you Like It
Venue: Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire
Date: 25 May 2012

Rain or Shine Theatre come to Hailes Abbey with a brand new production of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies. Come along and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best.
Jubilee Royal Trail
Jubilee Royal Trail
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Especially for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, join us to seek out kings and queens from the past on the trail around the site. Complete the challenge and a special prize awaits!
Time Travellers Go... Roman
Time Travellers Go... Roman
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun 2012

Could you hack it in Roman Britain? Take part in a variety of hands-on activities from games to drills and crafts. Hear about Roman life as a soldier and citizen and handle Roman weapons and objects
Roman Family Fun Trail
Roman Family Fun Trail
Venue: Old Sarum, Wiltshire
Date: Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Our Roman soldiers have taken leave of their post and gone missing! Can you hunt down the clues and find them all? There's a special prize for those who can!
Pirates Invade!
Pirates Invade!
Venue: Dartmouth Castle, Devon
Date: Sun 3 & Mon 4 Jun 2012

Arr me hearties! Pirates are invading Dartmouth Castle! Come visit if you dare and meet the crew of the famous pirate ship' La Grande Derrier'. Marvel at demonstrations of musketry and cutlass work and listen to far fetched and fantastical pirate tales.
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Date: Mon 4 - Fri 8 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
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