Monkton Nature Reserve is a 16-acre site set inside an abandoned chalk quarry on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent. The reserve contains over 350 species of flowering plant including 8 species of orchid. 25 species of butterfly have been recorded, and innumerable other species of insect, mammal and bird-life. The reserve is home to the first artificial bat cave to be constructed in the UK. The bat... More details

Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...