England From Above

This journey starts over the Isles of Scilly at the very southwest tip of Britain The rugged coastline of Cornwall takes us to the historic Falmouth Bay whose fortresses have guarded the harbor entrance for centuries And nestled in an abandoned clay pit we find an extraordinary ecological experiment ndash the Eden Project near St Austell Passing Plymouth harbor and the biggest naval dockyard in

Kicking off east of Weymouth head to the abandoned ghost town of Tyneham and over to William the Conquerers Corfe Castle Then its on to the ancient pagan holy grounds of Knowlton Rings

Start on the north coast of East Anglia at the resort town of Cromer before heading along the coast towards Blakeney Heading inland past a series of magnificent country houses look at the current queens royal Residence at Sandringham At Kings Lynn discover warehouses going back to the 15th century On the far side of the lowlying Fens is the city of Peterborough and its great medieval cathedral To

From the Port of Tilbury to the River Thames to the Palace of Westminster and The Tower of London discover one of the oldest cities in the world one with Roman roots and countless historic sites

Embark on a journey from the Humber Estuary to Wheeldale Moor passing impressive landmarks and historical sites Explore the ancient city of York including the famous Castle Howard ending with the enigmatic Wheeldale Moor

This journey takes us through Englands fascinating historical and coastal landmarks It starts at Highclere Castle famous for a popular TV drama Next visit Winchester the ancient capital of AngloSaxon England Heading south reach Portsmouth home to the worlds oldest warship Exploring the South Downs National Park reveals Englands ancient past Move across Wessex to Shorehambysea housing Englands

This journey begins on the outskirts of London at Hampton Court one of the few remaining palaces of the Tudor King Henry VIII Following the River Thames head to the town of Henley Amongst the lush hills of Oxfordshire see one of the most famous prehistoric hill figures in Britain Head on to the Caen Hill locks a masterpiece of 19thcentury canal engineering Arrive at the historic city of Bath

This journey starts at Avonmouth Bristol Channel following the river to historic Bristol Head south until we reach Tyntesfield estate Tour the Iron Age hill fort Cadbury Camp then pass through Cheddar Gorge Englands largest canyon Further south explore Somerset Levels an ancient wetland Cross Quantocks sandstone hills to reach Exmoor National Parks dramatic coastline The journey concludes at

This journey begins in SouthendonSea an iconic British resort town before following the East coast ndash a landscape with its own unique heritage and traditions This takes us to Maldon ndash famous for its redsailed barges that once carried goods into London nbsp Crossing into the county of Suffolk we reach Felixstowe ndash once one of the busiest ports in EuropenbspWe then continue on our

This journey begins in the Celtic Threave Castle then on to Roman Hadrians Wall the ancient border between England and Scotland to arrive in the northern city of Carlisle At Housteads Roman Fort witness stunning views to Cragside the first house in the world to be lit using hydroelectric power Pass over hill and dale toward the coast to reach Dunstanburgh Castle nestled in Embleton Bay along the

This journey begins in Huttonin theForest a great house that features in the legends of King Arthur before heading to the ruins of Brougham Castle From there its on into the Lake District an inspiration to poets painters and walkers throughout the ages From Ullswater we climb up to Helvellyn one of the highest mountains in England From there to Castlerigg Circle one of the oldest stone circles in

Embark on an enthralling journey along Englands stunning coastline beginning at the iconic Seven Sisters a set of spectacular chalk cliffs on the South Coast Heading East journey to the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Further exploration includes Batemans home to famed poet Rudyard Kipling and Romney Marsh known as the Fifth Continent The voyage continues to Dover a bustling passenger port

This journey begins on the Severn Estuary and Berkeley Castle Further up the River Severn is the city of Gloucester and its glorious cathedral built over centuries in different Gothic styles Ten miles to the northeast is the magnificent Sudeley Castle and the burial place of Henry VIIIs last wife Back across the River Severn are the Malvern Hills Further up the river is Stourport a major inland

Journey to Epping Forest once a royal hunting ground Head northeast embarking on an exploration of various exquisite locations including the Tudor gatehouse at Layer Marney Tower Venture into East Anglia we discover the medieval towns of Long Melford and Lavenham enriched by the wool trade In Norfolk County encounter the charming city of Norwich and its beautiful Norman cathedral Continue

This journey begins in Liverpool once a gateway to the new world for both trade and passengers Branching off the River Mersey is the Manchester Ship Canal which when finished in 1893 was the largest of its kind in the world On the eastern side of Manchester is the Peak District National Park attracting millions of visitors every year Derwent Water Reservoir played an important part in the

Journey to Blackpool a beloved British seaside destination Head north through the challenging Morecambe Bay with its swift tides and treacherous sands Move inland to the rare 17thcentury topiary garden at Levens Hall Continue along the coast via the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway then into the heart of the Lake District National Park Not far from Scafell Pike to the south stands Hardknott

Our journey begins in Leeds which started as a small town and grew into a major industrial center Then we travel to see the dramatic landscapes of the Goredale Scar Malham Cove and Swaledale Finally we fly over Richmond Castle before heading to the Studley Royal Water Garden

We begin at Oxburgh Hall and its many cathedrals before flying west to see some of Englands many medieval castles and Charlecote Park We then head south to Oxford University the oldest university in the English speaking world We finally end at Blenheim Palace the only palace not in royal hands

We begin at Brodsworth Hall one of the only complete surviving examples of a Victorian house before heading south to see the Dukeries and their vast estates We then fly over Hardwick Hall before heading to the Southwell Cathedral Finally we see one of Englands most famous gardens Hidcote which took over 40 years to create