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Bring out your inner paleontologist with the world’s most fascinating dinosaur destinations.
Source: The World’s Best Dinosaur-Themed Adventures For All Ages
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From ancient fortresses to cutting-edge engineering feats, the UK is filled with some truly incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites hailed for their cultural, religious and environmental significance. Spanning everything from prehistoric monuments and Victorian architectural masterpieces to jaw-dropping stately homes and remote islands, here Gemma Price takes a look at the UK’s breathtaking World Heritage Sites.
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In a hair-raising report, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee said the seat of British democracy is at “real and rising” risk of destruction.
Source: Leaky and crumbling U.K. Parliament at risk of ‘catastrophic’ event, lawmakers warn
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is seeking a new field officer to spend 13 months on Gough Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, one of the remotest islands on Earth.
Source: Worker sought for one of world’s most isolated islands with low pay, ‘long hours’
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The Grade II property sits in the middle of Studley Royal and Fountains Abbey.
Source: This Historic $10 Million UK Mansion Is Nestled Between Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Despite its grandeur, the Palladian-style Yorkshire home originally served as the stable building to an even bigger mansion that burnt to the ground in 1946…
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Vulnerable and at risk: Reports highlight the climate crisis facing Scotland’s World Heritage sites.
Source: Climate crisis poses risk to Scotland’s most protected sites
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LONDON makes for a great family staycation or a fun day out. The city is a great hotspot for kids, thanks to the hundreds of activities and entertaining and unique experiences. There are many thing to do in London, so Giuli Graziano rounded up the best-rated activities for your next visit.
Source: The best-rated activities in London for families & rooms from £18.50pp a night
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Can you guess these famous landmarks in the UK from their super close-ups?
Source: How Many Of These Beloved UK Landmarks Can You Name?
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Yorkshire’s second Heritage Summit is being held at the UNESCO World Heritage location of Saltaire on 18th May.
Source: Yorkshire’s second Heritage Summit to take place in Saltaire
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From captivating ancient cities and medieval cathedrals to volcanic craters and thundering waterfalls, Rachel Truman picks 60 of the world’s must-see wonders.
Source: The Colosseum and More Incredible Wonders You Simply Have to See
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IN a straw poll of friends everyone knew Scotland has Unesco sites, but no one had heard of the Unesco Trail, launched recently in a world first.
Source: Robin McKelvie’s guide to Scotland’s Unesco sites trail
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An annual gathering of people who want to protect Yorkshire’s rich history is to take place in May at the UNESCO World Heritage location of Saltaire.
Source: ‘It’s as much about the future as our past’ – Meet Yorkshire’s heritage guardians
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The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in the UK’s World Heritage city of Bath on 2 March 2023.
Source: Great Spa Towns of Europe to gather in Bath for second General Assembly
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There’s plenty of reason to linger on a holiday in Scotland, and the world’s first Unesco Trail offers up fresh inspiration…
Source: Swap Scotland’s tourist traps for 13 fascinating places, including a utopian village
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If you’re looking for a historical staycation, an English Heritage city could be the perfect destination. The country’s favourite English Heritage city is “fantastic”.
Source: The UK’s favourite historical English Heritage city is ‘fantastic’
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Source: Restored forts could be tourism magnet, says heritage leader
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Bridges are not only functional structures but also glimpses into the cultures and histories of the places they connect. Here are ten of the most spectacular.
Source: Form Meets Function: Ten Extraordinary And Beautiful Bridges Worth Traversing
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