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Heading to UK and Ireland and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole UK and Ireland coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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- Dymchurch Martello Tower, one of 103 cannon towers, built in 1800’s at vulnerable points around the south east coasts to resist a Napoleonic invasion. Restored with its cannon.
- Lewes Castle is positioned at the highest point of Lewes, East Sussex, and was originally called Bray Castle. Prior to the stone castle evidence exists of a wooden keep. The castle is a motte and bailey construction but unlike most it has two mottes. Built in 1060’s by William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, and brother-in-law of William the Conqueror. Open to the public, tickets are sold from Barbican House which is just opposite the entrance gate, and include access to the Barbican House Museum of Sussex archaeology and the Town Model. Various events take place at the castle, including two plays annually, children’s parties and weddings.
- Bath Golf Club is considered to be one of England’s finest inland golf courses. Located just one mile east of Bath city centre, members and visitors alike can enjoy stunning views across the valley whilst going around the course. The course is locally known as ‘Sham Castle’ named after the neighbouring folly which stands in an adjacent field. Established in 1880, Bath Golf Club is also one of the oldest clubs in England. It prides itself on extending a warm welcome to visitors and offering competitive green fees.
- Eastbourne’s first council was established in 1883 when the town was incorporated as a municipal borough under the Municipal Corporations Act of 1882. The town’s first Mayor was Mr Alderman G A Wallis. The construction of a Town Hall soon followed when the foundation stone was laid by Lord Edward Cavendish on 9th October 1884. The building was opened by the Mayor, Mr Alderman G Boulton, on 20th October 1886.
- Situated near the north west tip of Wales, the tiny islet known as South Stack Rock lies separated from Holyhead Island by 30 metres of turbulent sea, surging to and fro in continuous motion. The coastline from the breakwater and around the south western shore is made of large granite cliffs rising sheer from the sea to 60 metres. Lighthouse has a visitor centre.
- Delamere Forest Park comprises over 950 hectares of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, open grassland and wetlands. Delamere Forest website
- Felixstowe Pier is a wooden pier built in 1905 and designed by the Rogers Brothers. The pier extended to a length of 2,640ft (800m) and was little more than a promenade deck, with railings along the entire length, and a T-shaped landing stage at the head. A large pavilion was at the shoreward end. The pier deck had an electric tramway takeing passengers and luggage to the steam boats. The pier was partly demolished for safety reasons and due to lack of funds looks set to disappear in the near future. Note that due to the lack of development plans the state of the pier could change. If anyone has an update please leave a comment.
- Slieve League is a mountain on the Atlantic coast. At a height of 601 metres (1,972 ft) it is the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Slieve League’s cliffs reach almost three times higher.
- The tower has six floors of interactive exhibitions. On the top floor, you have the Camera Obscura to project a “virtual” tour of the city, and also on the rooftop terrace with its views of Edinburgh and telescopes. The floors beneath hold the “World of Illusions”, which offers interactive exhibits demonstrating aspects of optical illusions, light, colour. There are also puzzles, a mirror maze, and a vortex tunnel. Although the project is primarily a tourist attraction, it also serves as a learning centre about optical illusions, holograms, the origins of photography and about Edinburgh itself.
- Christ Church Cathedral also known as The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the cathedral in Dublin. The cathedral was extensively renovated and rebuilt from 1871 to 1878 and it is hard to work out what parts are the original or the Victorian renovation.
- Kindrogan House is a early 19th manor house located near Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross. It is set in grounds adjacent to woodlands on the banks of the River Ardle. The house and grounds are now run by the Field Studies Council as Scotland’s National Centre for Excellence in Field Studies and Biodiversity Training. The centre has access to a rich range of wildlife habitats in the surrounding countryside. To find out more about the courses they run, visit www.field-studies-council.org
