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14th-century gatehouse of medieval priory – Apart from the church, the gatehouse is all that is left of a 12th-century Augustinian priory,... Grange-over-Sands National Parks, Gardens, Lakeland Gateway, Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast, North West |
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Dramatic red sandstone escarpment, with impressive views – Alderley Edge is designated an SSSI for its geological interest. It has a long history of copper... Macclesfield National Parks, Gardens, Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West |
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The first Country Park in Britain – For over 70 years, from the height of the Victorian era onwards, a busy railway linked Hooton, on... Wirral National Parks, Gardens, The Wirral, Cheshire, North West |
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Steep woodland garden, noted for its flowering shrubs – The garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, Regional Agent for the Trust. It contains a fine... Ambleside National Parks, Gardens, Windermere & Mid Lakes, Lake District & Cumbria, North West |
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Tranquil area of dramatic fells, Cumbria – This area of 3,588 hectares (8,866 acres) of fell and commonland includes the lakes of Buttermere,... Cleator Moor National Parks, Gardens, West Coast, Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast, North West |
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Vast area of open country – In Wasdale the Trust owns England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater,... Wasdale National Parks, Gardens, West Coast, Carlisle & Cumbrian Coast, North West |
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A great day out - no matter what the weather – Stapeley Water Gardens attracts 1.5 million visitors each year. With over forty years in business... England National Parks, Gardens, Nantwich & Crewe, Cheshire, North West |
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Peaceful country park – Relax and admire the view from Astbury Mere Country Park to Congleton Edge and Mow Cop, or call in... Congleton National Parks, Gardens, Nantwich & Crewe, Cheshire, North West |
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Blackpool's award winning attraction – Blackpool Model Village and Gardens is Blackpool’s award winning attraction and has been serving... Blackpool National Parks, Gardens, Blackpool, Lancashire, North West |
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Tudor half-timbered house with rich interiors. – Speke Hall is one of the most famous Tudor manors in Britain and provides an ideal afternoons'... Liverpool National Parks, Gardens, Liverpool, Merseyside & Manchester, North West |
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Liverpool's most beautiful park – Sefton Park, is located just outside the city centre of Liverpool with easy access by bus, train or... Liverpool National Parks, Gardens, Liverpool, Merseyside & Manchester, North West |
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One of England's finest historic estates – A day at Tatton Park has much to offer, its two historic houses, the Mansion and Tudor Old Hall,... National Parks, Gardens, Northwich & Knutsford, Cheshire, North West |
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Medieval house extended in Elizabethan times, with handsome gardens – Originally built in the Middle Ages by the Strickland family, who still live here, this imposing... Kendal National Parks, Gardens, Kendal & Surrounds, Lake District & Cumbria, North West |
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Area of classic Yorkshire Dales countryside – Amongst these 2,470ha (6,100 acres) of the Upper Wharfe valley north of Kettlewell, the Trust owns... Settle National Parks, Gardens, Lower Ribble Valley, Lancashire, North West |
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Beautiful lake winding through a glaciated valley – Dramatic walks around Aira Force waterfall, renowned in Victorian times as a beauty spot, provide... Penrith National Parks, Gardens, Penrith, Lake District & Cumbria, North West |
Will the Worlds Oldest Tennis Tournament be a match for a Young Andy Murray? |
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
