Best places: Historic sites in Manchester

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Worcester Cathedral
Cathedral
Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.
4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~143.54 km from centre)
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Harvington Hall
Historical place museum
Elizabethan and Georgian mansion with surviving priest holes and wall paintings, plus a malt house.
4.80 (840 reviews) (~123.68 km from centre)
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Windsor Castle
Castle
Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.
4.70 (54K reviews) (~248.15 km from centre)
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Blenheim Palace
Castle
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.
4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~191.66 km from centre)
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Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Railroad company
Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests.
4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~139.73 km from centre)
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The National Museum of Computing
Museum
A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~193.22 km from centre)
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Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber
Historical place
👍👍 Best time to visit is before sunset. The view over to the coast is great! Don’t be put off by the narrow roads, there is parking spaces near the entrance to the site.
4.70 (855 reviews) (~236.61 km from centre)
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Darwen Tower
Historical place
4.70 (782 reviews) (~28.34 km from centre)
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Blaise Castle
Castle
18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum.
4.60 (4.8K reviews) (~221.42 km from centre)
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National Trust - Ickworth
Park
National Trust-owned property with an ornate, domed rotunda and extensive art and silver collection.
$$ $$
4.60 (4K reviews) (~239.92 km from centre)
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Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Museum
Independent and guided tours of purpose-built underground tunnel network used as wartime shelters.
4.70 (615 reviews) (~9.56 km from centre)
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Castle Hill
Heritage building
Hilltop Victorian tower built on an Iron Age fort site, open during weekends and school holidays.
4.60 (2.5K reviews) (~35.16 km from centre)
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Durham Castle
Castle
College in an 11th-century castle offering a B&B with 2 plush suites, plus seasonal casual rooms.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~150.55 km from centre)
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Thor's Stone, Thurstaston
Historical place
👍👍 Fabulous place for kids and dogs!! Always a popular choice 👌
4.70 (448 reviews) (~60.63 km from centre)
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Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery
Museum
Showcase in a Victorian music hall & mansion featuring local & international artifacts & art.
4.60 (980 reviews) (~92.37 km from centre)
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Nendrum Monastic Site
Historical landmark
👍 Kinda cool for the age and history but only one or two signs with any info and all overgrown with thick grass. Mainly used for people walking dogs off leash
4.70 (400 reviews) (~249.6 km from centre)
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Kiplin Hall
Historical place
👍👍 Excellent tour of house by the volunteers. Great walk around the grounds, including the wooden sculptures on the lakeside. Tearoom is lovely with drinks served in china cups and Excellent choice of cakes. We've purchased a years ticket as there is more to do here than one visit and we have plenty of...
4.60 (707 reviews) (~108.39 km from centre)
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Montgomery Castle
Historical place
These castle ruins, built by the Normans on the English/Welsh border, date from the 11th century.
4.60 (659 reviews) (~118.48 km from centre)
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St Dogmaels Abbey
Historical place
4.60 (549 reviews) (~225.87 km from centre)
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The Great House Barn
Tea house
👍 Great House Barn is jestled in the picturesque countryside, this historic venue offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. The barn has been beautifully restored, retaining its original features while incorporating contemporary touches. The exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and high ceilings create a c...
$$ $$
4.50 (2.1K reviews) (~26.17 km from centre)
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