Broadway Tower & Country Park and other London, United Kingdom Off The Beaten Path Tips

Why not combine the experience of English Heritage and spectacular panoramas with the wealth of other attractions for all the family and take a relaxing day out at Broadway Tower Country Park.
Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen counties. The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester. On a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley as far as the Welsh mountains and beyond.

Directions
Broadway Tower is situated off the A44 Evesham - Moreton-in-Marsh, one mile south-east of the village of Broadway.

Admission Charges
Adult �4.00; Child �2.30; Family Ticket (2 adults+3 children) �11.50

Opening Times
April-October: 10:30am - 5pm daily.
November-March: 11am-3pm Sat & Sun
Opening times may vary according to weather conditions

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Phone: 44 (0)1386 852 390
Website: www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/tower.htm

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Off The Beaten Path: Glenfinnan Monument

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on Sep 12, 2002

Set amid superb scenery at the head of Loch Shiel, the Glenfinnnan Monument was erected in tribute to those who fought and died in the Jacobite cause. Prince Charles Edward Stuart's standard was raised near here in 1745, marking the inspirational start to a campaign which ended at the battle of Culloden the following year. The story of Glenfinnan and the '45 is told at the Visitor Centre with commentary in six languages about the Jacobite campaign.

Opening Times
Site All year, daily.
Visitor Centre, Shop and Snack-bar 25th March to 18th May and 2nd September to 27th October, daily 10.00am - 5.00pm; 19th May to 1st Sep, daily 9.30am - 6.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2002 prices)
Adult �2.00; Child/Concession �1. NTS members free.

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Phone: +44 (0)1397 722 250
Website: www.nts.org.uk/glenfinnan.html

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Off The Beaten Path: Margate Caves

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Written by Imbi

on Sep 12, 2002

Walk through a thousand years of history! Marvel at the Smugglers Refuge, the Torture Chambers and Dungeons. Stand in awe at the cave paintings and wonder at the fearful Thanet Giant! All this and much more will amaze you in the Cathedral-like dimensions of the famous Margate Caves.
No visit to Margate would be complete, without visiting and exploring the wonders and mysteries of these incredible caves.

Opening Times
Easter until end of October everyday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Note July, August and Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
Adult �2.00, Child (up to 12 years) �1.00.

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Phone: +44 (0)1843 220 139

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Off The Beaten Path: Bermondsey Market

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Written by Imbi

on Sep 18, 2002

If you are a person who loves antiques then this place could be paradise for you. Most visitors miss this trip when they travel to London.
The early bird gets more than a worm at this largest of antiques markets, founded in 1855 by Prince Albert. Less commonly known as the New Caledonian Antiques Market, Bermondsey's hundreds of stalls hawk all manner of antiques and objets d'art but are particularly well-supplied with silverware, paintings, and furniture. While primarily a market for antique dealers from all over Europe, anyone with a billfold is welcome.

It opens Friday at 5 a.m

ADDRESS
Bermondsey Square, SE1
Walk from Borough or London Bridge underground station.

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Phone: (+44) 171 277-4597

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Off The Beaten Path: Kensington Roof Gardens

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Written by Imbi

on Feb 25, 2003

Over 100 feet above Kensington High Street, Kensington Roof Gardens took root in 1938 in the imagination of the owners of Derry and Tom's Department Store. It soon became an unlikely reality on top of the building itself, covering one and a half acres with three themed gardens: a red-bricked Tudor Garden; a Spanish Garden with palms, fountains and manicured lawns; and a formal English Garden that extends the length of the roof and includes a fish pond, live ducks and flamingos. Also the site of a bar and restaurant, the gardens are regularly open to the public when not booked for events. Call for opening times and information on evening club nights, which are open to non-members for a fee.

ADDRESS
99 High Street, W8 5ED

Close to High Street Kensington under ground station.

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Phone: (+44) 20 7937 7994

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Off The Beaten Path: Regent's Canal cruise

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Written by Imbi

on Feb 25, 2003

Many people want not only to learn about the Regent's Canal but also to travel on it! It makes an excellent day to start with a visit to the London Canal Museum, then walk along the canal towpath to Camden (30 minutes walk) - or you can catch bus 214 if you do not wish to walk) and then take a relaxed boat trip to Little Venice, returning either by boat or from the nearby Underground station by train. A boat trip on the canal is easily combined with a visit to the museum and the world famous Camden Market. Several companies offer boat trips on a scheduled basis. Others only deal with pre-booked groups.
Prices are around � 6
For more infogo to the web site.

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Phone: 020 74854433
Website: www.walkersquay.com

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Off The Beaten Path: Hampton Court Palace Apartments

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Written by Imbi

on Feb 25, 2003

It is not in the city centre but outside central london buth worth a visit.
Few of the thousands of visitors who shuffle about the corridors and great halls of Hampton Court Palace are aware that hidden within the complex is a striking 18th-century rectory available to rent for as little as 320 pounds per person, per night. Thanks to the Landmark Trust, a charity that offers holidays in historic buildings, visitors can enjoy the palace gardens when the crowds have long since gone home for tea. Ghosts are said to roam the grounds, however, such as that of Lady Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, who ran screaming out of the hall where she learned she was sentenced to be beheaded.
ADDRESS !
Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Court, Surrey

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Phone: (+44) 20 8781 9500
Website: www.hrp.org.uk/index2.htm

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Off The Beaten Path: Little Venice District

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Written by Imbi

on Jan 10, 2003

ADDRESS
W2
Nearest Tube: Warwick Avenue

The area of London just to the north west of Paddington is called Maida Vale, after the battle of Maida that took place in Italy in 1806. The area is very pretty and is cut through the middle by the Regent's Canal.
The attractiveness of the directly around the canal, in the southern part of Maida Vale, has earned it the nickname of Little Venice, first coined by the poet Robert Browning.
There are lots of picturesque pubs and walks in the area, making it a very pleasant place to while away an afternoon in. The area also contains the Rembrandt Gardens, which were named in 1975 in order to mark the 700th anniversary of Amsterdam.

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Off The Beaten Path: BBC Broadcasting House

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Written by Imbi

on Jan 10, 2003

ADDRESS
Portland Place, W1
Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus

This building has been home to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since the 1930s. The distinctive sculpture outside, designed by Eric Gill, is of Shakespeare's Ariel, who has become the symbol of British broadcasting.
You can visit the BBC Experience on Air exhibition, which was set up to commemorate the Corporation's 75th birthday. The exhibition charts the history of the BBC and TV and radio in general. From Marconi's wireless to the latest CD-ROMs, it charts it all. It also has several interactive galleries where, for example, you can forecast the weather, direct your own television soap, or take part in a radio programme.
The BBC Experience is open daily from 9.30am-5pm. Admission costs around �6 for adults

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Off The Beaten Path: Hampstead Heath

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Written by Imbi

on Jan 10, 2003