Best Historic sites in Penparcau, United Kingdom to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places: Historic sites in Penparcau

Discover the best places in Penparcau, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 87 places from Historic site category.

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South Devon National Landscape

Nature preserve

Vast natural area including rugged coastal stretches, farmland & quaint villages, popular for hikes.

4.80 (5K reviews) (~237.94 km from centre)

Worcester Cathedral

Cathedral

Norman-era, Gothic place of CofE worship containing the tomb of King John and a 235-step tower.

4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~128.1 km from centre)

Saint Govan's Chapel

Historical landmark

Tiny cliff-side chapel accessed by steps & named for a hermit who lived there in the 6th century.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~107.09 km from centre)

Harvington Hall

Historical place museum

Elizabethan and Georgian mansion with surviving priest holes and wall paintings, plus a malt house.

4.80 (840 reviews) (~128.38 km from centre)

Blenheim Palace

Castle

Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.

4.70 (14.9K reviews) (~195.27 km from centre)

Pembroke Castle

Castle

Grand castle with exhibition rooms, guided tours, brass rubbing, a Great Keep with views and a cafe.

4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~99.28 km from centre)

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Railroad company

Volunteer-manned, narrow gauge steam train running through 14 miles of rural pasture and forests.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~58.24 km from centre)

The National Museum of Computing

Museum

A large collection of historic computers, including the rebuilt Colossus (guided tours available).

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~231.19 km from centre)

Shepton Mallet Prison

Tourist attraction

Early 17th-century prison open for guided ghost walks, plus escape rooms & team-building activities.

4.80 (536 reviews) (~170.86 km from centre)

Foggintor Quarry

Historical place

👍 Lovely views on this mostly level walk. If you walk around the top of the quarry it is a bit of a climb but you don't need to do that if you have mobility problems you still get great views on the trail out.

4.80 (528 reviews) (~206.47 km from centre)

Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber

Historical place

👍👍 Best time to visit is before sunset. The view over to the coast is great! Don’t be put off by the narrow roads, there is parking spaces near the entrance to the site.

4.70 (855 reviews) (~65.3 km from centre)