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Visit - North West

With spectacular scenery, commanding castles and a magnificent Roman wall, there is plenty to discover in the North West of England.

Hadrian's Wall

An epic World Heritage Site

Beeston Castle

The 'Castle of the Rock'

Carlisle Castle

The most besieged castle in England

View of Birdoswald Roman Fort

Unleash your inner archaeologist

Birdoswald Roman Fort is home to over 1,800 years of history, from the Romans to 16th-century border raiders and Victorian romantics. Its unique and layered history has made it an archaeologist's paradise and excavations still take place every summer.

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A picturesque castle

Explore a unique complex of passages and spiral staircases at Brougham Castle, once a formidable barrier against Scots and a prestigious residence. Delve into the lives of those who lived there, including Lady Anne Clifford who fought to claim her inheritance.

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A unique industrial history

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by woodland, sits Stott Park Bobbin Mill. See the mill brought back to life through a guided tour and demonstrations of the machinery, including a bobbin made in real time.

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View of Furness Abbey from the stream which runs through the abbey grounds.

Relax and reset

Founded in the early 12th century by Stephen, who would later become King Stephen, Furness Abbey has long been an inspiration for poets and writers, including Wordsworth and Turner.

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Celebrate Christmas with us

Get in the festive spirit this Christmas with our fun-filled events across the country.

Take the kids to meet Father Christmas and enjoy festive fun at our historic sites including following Tinkerbell at Kenwood and finding Shaun the Sheep at Belsay Hall and Wrest Park.

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Over 300 of our treasured sites are free to enter. They're open to everybody, no matter their means. But free to enter doesn't mean free to maintain. It costs over £4.2 million a year to care for these special places - and that's why we need your help. 

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