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Heart of the Shires

Heart of the Shires

The ‘Heart of the Shires’ is a shopping village unlike any other in the heart of England, beautifully set in and around a former Victorian farmyard with a bandstand at its centre. Unique and individual shops wind around a paved courtyard and through the old barns. Close to Fawsley Hall, enjoy a day out at The Heart of the Shires.

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Luxury Hotels in Bicester

Luxury Hotels in Bicester

Shop in the open air at Bicester Village.

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Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,200 years and the Abbey remains very much a living church today with services taking place throughout the entire week.

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Bath Postal Museum

Bath Postal Museum

Bath has played a vital role in the development of communications, and improving the British postal service. It boasts many 'firsts' as you will discover when you visit this fascinating museum.

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Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is an educational charity based in Queen Square, Bath. BRLSI's wide-ranging programme of talks are open to all and you can hear a world-class scientist or author talk about their subject.

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Beckford's Tower

Beckford's Tower

Built between 1826 and 1827, Beckford’s Tower is an extraordinary building that was once home to one of the greatest collections of books, furniture and art in Georgian England and now stands as the only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural achievements.

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Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a baroque country house in an ancient deer park near the village of Dyrham in South Gloucestershire. A fabulous day out for all the family near to Bailbrook House Hotel.

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Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

In a beautiful valley of the river Frome, on the border between Wiltshire and Somerset and only nine miles from Bath, stands the remains of Farleigh Hungerford Castle.

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Fashion Museum

Fashion Museum

A must-see for every fashionista when visiting Bath, you’ll see everything from historic Georgian gowns to cutting-edge fashions by some of today’s leading designers.

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Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Its ruins, a grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument are open as a visitor attraction.

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