Carrickmacross Things to Do

Located in the historic South Western House, this restaurant serves the most mouth-watering grilled delicacies in Southampton. Fresh fish and the finest cuts of meat are the house specialty. To top it all, it has an extensive l... more

Self-consciously fashionable, Quod attempts to be sophisticated without being overly expensive. With real paintings on the walls and flattering lighting, it attracts a trendy, working crowd but will not alienate out-of-towners.... more

This is the ideal park for the entire family, offering a variety of facilities including boating lakes, playgrounds, tennis courts, tropical greenhouses and nature conservation areas. It is also the home of the Midland Arts Cen... more

Mary, Queen of Scots was held prisoner in and around Sheffield for several years, but this is thought to be where she spent the majority of her time here. The lodge was built in 1516 by the Earl of Shrewsbury. At that time, the... more

Lindisfarne Castle looks like a classic medieval castle, but this was originally a Tudor fort which the architect Edwin Lutyens converted to a private residence in 1903. The magnificent island setting provides a landmark that i... more

Set to the south-west of Birmingham and in the beautiful Vale of Evesham, Snowshill Manor is a must for lovers of the unusual. It contains a diverse range of antique collections from around the world, carefully chosen by its,... more

The Farne Islands lie off the Northumberland coast, around 40 miles north of Newcastle. You can only visit Inner Farne and Staple Island, both of which are in the care of the National Trust. The islands are breeding grounds for... more

The home of the Sitwell family for generations, Renishaw Hall can be reached from Sheffield city centre within a 20 minute taxi ride. There are huge grounds and beautiful gardens to explore, but the main attraction is the intri... more

Oxford Castle has been in almost continuous use since it was built in the eleventh century. From 1071 to 1996, the castle was used as a prison. The castle has been preserved and is something of a time capsule, entrancing visito... more

There are several centuries of history at Belsay. There is the original 14th century castle, with traces of original wall painting in the great hall. But the main architectural attraction is the early 19th century hall, built o... more