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.

Renishaw Sheffield. Tel 01246 432310 Sir Reresby and Lady Sitwell's restoration of the garden has enhanced the geometric design, retaining yew hedges, pyramids and antique statues whilst adding ebullient mixed borders, rose and clematis gardens and a host of exotic plants which are rarely seen in the UK.

York North Yorkshire. Tel 01653 648 444 Built in 1699, Castle Howard is the private home of the family. Inside the amazing castle are art treasures and sculptures, outside are temples, statues and monuments of all kinds. There's a whole range of summer activities for children accompanying you.