The Silk Museum within the Heritage Centre follows the story of silk from its origins in China, along the silk route to Britain and its establishment in Macclesfield. An award winning audio-visual presentation tells of the development of the industry in the town from the perspective of various people involved in the silk industry. The […]
Hatworks, The Museum Of Hatting
Hat Works is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! The museum was developed as a lottery funded regeneration project in Stockport, one of Manchester’s leading hatting towns. An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed Victorian Mill. Wellington Mill was appropriately once a […]
Hatfield House
Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, just 21 miles north of London, is a fine Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Built by Robert Cecil, Ist Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I from 1607 to 1611. There is a marvellous collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour on display The […]
Harewood House
Visit Harewood House to soak up its rich history and enjoy the magnificent art collections on the State Floor. Step back in time Below Stairs to see how the servants lived and how the cook provided meals for everyone in the household. The beautiful gardens are a great place to relax and watch the wildlife […]
Hampton Court Palace
A truly stunning place to visit. Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London; it has not been lived in by the British royal family since the 18th century. The palace is located 11.7 miles (18.8 km) south west of Charing Cross and upstream […]