Virginia 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

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

Dyrham Park is located 10 miles from Bristol and is a 17th century William and Mary house. It is set in 265 acres of ancient deer park and garden area. It was built between 1691-1702 for William Blathwayt secretary of State and... 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

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

The monastery on Holy Island was originally founded by St Aidan in 635 AD. It became a place of Christian pilgrimage associated with St Cuthbert. The wealth of the monastery made it a target for Viking raids during the late 8th... more

Dudley, to the west of Birmingham, boasts a museum with a fine art collection including many noted 19th century oils, water-colours and prints. It also provides exhibition space for local art groups. Dudley has produced some fi... more

The museum lies three miles east of Birmingham city centre, located on a former site of a Great Western Railway steam shed and locomotive works. The museum is now home to a dozen steam locomotives, ranging from the 7029 "Clun C... more