12 places that belong in a snow globe
England is filled with beautiful buildings and scenery that could be plucked straight out of a magical snow globe. Here is our pick of twelve locations that wouldn’t be out of place in a festive snow globe setting.
Warwick Castle
Warwick
Built by William the Conqueror and overlooking the River Avon, Warwick Castle has stood since 1068.
Find out moreYork Minster
York
The first recorded church on the site of York Minster was a wooden church built in 627AD to baptise Edwin, King of Northumbria.
Find out moreHever Castle
Hever
Once home to Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII, and her family Hever Castle has stood since the 13th century.
Find out moreWollaton Hall
Nottinghamshire
Wollaton Hall is home to the Nottingham Natural History Museum and Industrial Museum.
Find out moreRadcliffe Camera
Oxford
As well as being home to England’s oldest university, Oxford was also the capital of England between the years of 1642 and 1646.
Find out moreArundel Castle
Arundel
Overlooking the River Arun, Arundel Castle in West Sussex dates back to 1067 and is a Grade I listed building.
Find out morePollock's Toy Museum
London
Stuffed to the rafters with Victorian-era toys and dolls, Pollock's Toy Museum is one of London's most unique museums.
Find out moreWelland Viaduct
Harringworth
Quiet and secluded, the 82 arches of Welland Viaduct in Northamptonshire were built in 1878 and stretch for just over 1km.
Find out moreThe Long Walk
Windsor
Measuring 2.64 miles in length, the Long Walk is one of Windsor's most iconic spots, thanks to the superb views of Windsor Castle and Snow Hill at either end of the trail.
Find out morePaten & Co
Stamford
Industrial themed restaurant Paten & Co pays tribute to the building's roots as an 18th century store, while serving delicious slow cooked meats and small plates.
Find out moreBurton Agnes Hall
East Riding of Yorkshire
This Elizabethan manor house took nine years to build and still contains a number of original ceilings, fireplaces and artworks.
Find out moreCastle Combe
Wiltshire
Just half an hour away from Bristol, Castle Combe's stone buildings and bridges capture England's countryside at its finest.
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