Visit Carisbrooke Castle and enjoy over 800 years of history! The Isle of Wight’s royal castle is remarkably complete, with battlements to march across, a keep to climb and the new Edwardian inspired Princess Beatrice Garden. Winner of Sandford Award. The Isle of Wight, like Kent, was peopled by Jutes, who, coming in under the […]
The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles.
More than 350 sites - including historic houses, museums, galleries, places of worship, gardens, landscapes and collections – have received an Award since the scheme began in 1978. They include Hampton Court Palace, Brunel’s ss Great Britain in Bristol, Fota Wildlife Park in Eire, Edinburgh Castle, and Big Pit - the National Mining Museum of Wales.
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
The magnificent Carew Castle has a history spanning 2000 years. Set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23 acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house. Winner of Sandford Award 2001, 2006
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. Discover 2000 years of history in the heart of the city. From the arrival of the Romans, through the Norman Conquest to lavish Victorian design − all have left their distinctive mark on the Castle. Winner of Sandford Award 2007.
Canterbury Cathedral
Pilgrims and visitors have made their way to Canterbury Cathedral since the Middle Ages. It remains one of the most visited places in the country, and, just as important, a living community. Visitors have always been made welcome, in the ancient tradition of the Benedictines. Winner of Sandford Award 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003
Cannon Hall Museum And Country Park
Cannon Hall was home to the Spencer-Stanhope family. In 1957 the Hall opened as a museum, and is home to a collection of art including ceramics, glass, furniture and Old Master paintings, including Mrs Tuder by John Constable and Wheelback Chairs by George Hepplewhite. The Hall also houses ‘Charge’, the Regimental Museum of the 13th/18th […]