HISTORIC HOUSES - STATELY HOMES - GARDENS

London. Available to non-UK residents only. Take a journey through Britain exploring magnificent castles, ancient fortresses, idyllic gardens, monuments, royal residences and stately homes with the Great British Heritage pass, the holder of the pass has free access to nearly 600 locations and attractions.

Cambridge Cambridgeshire. Tel 01223 336265 This tranquil 40 acre (16 hectares) garden offers year round interest to visitors. The Garden has a collection of over 10,000 labelled plant species in beautifully landscaped settings, including Rock Garden, Lake, Glasshouses, Winter Garden and Woodland Walk.

Bourne Lincolnshire. Tel 01778 591205 Grimsthorpe is a historic castle, park and garden. The Castle is the centrepiece of the estate. Once inside you can see the collection of paintings, furniture, tapestries and objects d'art that fill the state rooms. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are some of the items on view.