I very much enjoyed the journey to this Roman relic on the outskirts of...just about everything…read more That said, this wasn't such an easy place to find - the comments on the Prestatyn tourism display tells you to watch for the signs, whereas I can confirm there are no signs in either direction. To get there, take Meliden Road and then look for the residential Melyd Avenue on your right. You will find the ruins inconspicuously at its end. I had just come to Prestatyn from Chester, which of course has many remnants of its Roman past, but I really found this site to be as special, if not even more so, than that celebrated city. Perhaps it was the journey to get there. As it is, a helpful display explains the functionality of the baths, and there are some benches to sit and ponder the scene from millennia ago. I walked here from Prestatyn High Street, and it took me about a half-hour. If you're doing the same, consider venturing on just a few more minutes down the road to Meliden which has a lovely parish church from medieval days, in case you feel like entering another historical epoch.

Driving along the main road through the village of Trelawnyd (near Prestatyn; North Wales) the…read morelarge mound at the top of the hill might catch your eye. And so it should. This is Gop Hill, one of the most important Bronze-Age man-made mounds in the UK - and second in size only to Silbury Hill. With 19th century excavation indicating the former presence of a burial chamber, the site is of particular historic significance - more so, when a stroll around its base reveals that it was built, stone upon stone, above a network of caves that reveal habitation dating back to the last ice age (as well as the skeletons of hyenas and wolves). Park in the vilage, and walk up the access road to Gop Hill itself (the route is waymarked, and involves crossing a stile). Once at the top, your efforts will be rewarded by tremendous scenic views for miles around - and a sense of being somewhere very special. Open all year round; ready access and no admission charges.

A beautiful hill with an amazing view. Surrounded by a beautiful wood where wonderful creatures…read moreroam. Walk all around the hill as long as you like, free of charge! A quiet, peaceful area and a great place to sit and think. On a clear day, the view is more than perfect. An amazing place for a picnic and you can do what you like undisturbbed. There is a dent at the top that you can sit in and it's a very comfortable place. All around perfect.

the castle has nice views ( when it's not raining, and in summer it's great…read more rhuddlan is just great, there's caravan parks ( Clwyd view and sun Valley)

Rhuddlan castle was one of the first of Edward I's castles to be built in north Wales, at the same…read moretime as that of Flint. There was actually a pre-existing Norman motte-and-bailey castle close by, erected in 1073, now called the Twthill, but the new design was both much larger and more advanced. Begun in 1277 and completed in 1282, it was erected during the first of Edward's campaigns in North Wales. It follows the familiar design of a strongly fortified inner ward and further concentric walls forming an outer ward, protected by a moat, in this case walled in stone. The inner ward has an unusual 'diamond' plan with huge double-tower gates at the East and West corners and single towers at the North and South. A key feature of his campaign was seaborne support, and the castle was built adjacent to the River Clwyd and close to the sea. Edward had the River Clwyd straightened to enable the castle to be provisioned by ship if the overland routes were disrupted, and a defended water-gate and dock are still well preserved. Rhuddlan was the venue for the signing of the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284, which was the governing document for North Wales, introducing English Common Law into the Principality. It was superseded only in 1536 when Henry VIII introduced the Acts harmonising the law fully in England and Wales. The castle was attacked by the Welsh in 1294 and again in 1400 by Owain Glyndwr's forces, but held out (the town unfortunately being burned). The castle was defended by Royalist troops in the Civil War, but taken by the Parliamentary Forces in 1646. Like many castles, it was partly demolished in 1648 by Cromwell's forces to prevent its future use. It is now in the care of Cadw. Although much smaller than the later Edwardian Castles like Conwy and Caernarfon, it is still well worth a visit. There is a large car park, toilet facilities and a small gift shop. There is partial level access around the site for wheelchair users, albeit on grass or gravel paths. A walkway on the upper walls affords fine views of the surrounding countryside.

On my to do list of must sees in liverpool was the Three Graces - The fundamental international…read moresymbol for Liverpool, is the Royal Liver Building, as well as The Cunard and the Port of Liverpool buildings. They are all side by side located on The Pier head in Liverpool. Stunning architecture, all majestic in their own right.

This is the first building you see when your ship arrives at the cruise port. One of the famous…read moreThree Graces it stands out more than the other two. On top of the two towers of the building are statues of Liver Birds which are said to be good luck to sailors and the city. probably one of the most iconic buildings in Liverpool. It is a must see when you visit.

Towering 160m above both what was once the old-money village of Alderly Edge (now a mecca for…read morePremiership footballers and Wags) and the Cheshire Plain in general, the edge has some of the best views of anywhere in the area thanks to the dramatic edge - a steep cliff-like drop. The edge has historic associations with, somewhat incongruously, mining and wizardry, but these days it's a great place to go for a walk with either the kids, the dog, visitors or even a solitary stroll. There are car parks at both the foot of the edge and the top (the latter is the main one) giving the option of a quick trip to the edge itself and back or a longer, more demanding up-and-down walk.

Regarded by many as the best preserved Elizabethan town house in the UK, this historic gem is well…read moreworth a visit. It contains a wealth of decorative plasterwork and woodwork. History The house was built by Robert Wynn, a younger son of John Wynn of Gwydir Castle. He had served with the British Ambassador in Bruges, and travelled around the Continent. When he retired to Conwy, aged 50, he built himself a town house incorporating the latest features and styles, reflecting his prestige. It was built 1576-1585. After his death, a dispute over his inheritance meant the house was eventually split into a lodging house, and also functioned as a school, and then the headquarters of the local antiquarian society, before being taken over and restored by Cadw (Welsh Historic Monuments). The house This large building occupies a whole block of Conwy's streets. The main frontage consists of an elaborate gatehouse, courtyard and then the main house, which has its own courtyard and garden. The exterior has been plastered and limewashed, as it would have been originally. Inside, the rooms are a mixture of the 'working' rooms of the house kitchen, storage rooms, servants' quarters and so on, and the grander rooms intended for Wynn and his family. These have impressive fireplace mantels and panelling, and particularly large expanses of decorative plasterwork. In many places this is highly coloured, and includes decorative friezes of coats of arms, Tudor roses and other heraldic devices (and above all, Wynn's initials, RW, which appear everywhere). Another recurring motif is that of naked caryatids, carrying bowls of strawberries on their heads. They wear loincloths of leaves, and cover one breast, leaving the other bare. The plasterwork images are often touchingly naive and primitive, as local plasterers tried their best to reproduce unfamiliar images copied from pattern books. The house also has some impressive furnishings, although these have been sourced separately and are not original. In the attic, one room is furnished as it would have been in the early 19th century, as the home of a lodger, a washer-woman. Practicalities There is a guided audio tour available, which is well worth using, although the Tudor jingle which precedes each section may get irritating after a while. There are also static presentations on aspects of Tudor and later life. Access for those with restricted mobility is limited, due to the presence of stairs and uneven floors. There is also a shop at the entrance selling the usual cards, books and gift items.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed touring this Elizabethan house. When you first go in they actually…read morehave clothing you can try on from that period. I would highly recommend visiting.

Review 500! Wowzers…read more I'm chuffed that it's this local landmark, as we walked up to Peel Monument on what was probably the loveliest, sunniest first day of Spring that I can remember. Occupying a prominent position on Holcome Hill, you can see the monument from miles around and it serves as a beacon for walkers or those of us that just enjoying getting up to it "because it's there". It's a memorial to Sir Robert Peel, born in Bury, who twice served as Prime Minister and is regarded as the father of the modern British police. On a clear day, which we were lucky coincided with our visit, you can look out across the Greater Manchester landscape to the towns, villages and moorlands beyond. Sit down on the grass and take it all in. There are public footpaths leading up to it from Ramsbottom; we didn't need a map as you could see it above you most of the time. Alternatively, there are lanes you can park on further up the hill as it's a bit of a climb, but definitely worth visiting.