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Because there is such a vast choice, an antiques tour of Britain can be very hectic. If your schedule permits, why not take a little time out during your stay to re-charge your antiques pursuits and allow us to add a visit to some of the following suggestions to your itinerary.

Firstly the splendid Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardens at Wisley near London and Rosemoor in Devon are just two examples that are open all year round, but there are numerous others spread across the whole country just waiting to relax you at anytime such as Kew close to central London or Stourhead in Wiltshire, just one of many properties owned by the National Trust. Also throughout the summer the RHS organises several prestigious flower shows for example, Chelsea (May), Hampton Court (July) and Tatton Park (July).

Alternatively if in London why not consider a few of these ideas, some of which are not on the usual tourist maps, for example Buckingham Palace (July - September), Windsor Castle (all year), The Houses of Parliament (August and September). Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World. Or Monument Tower, standing 202 feet high it was designed to commemorate the Great Fire of London and was built in 1677 and has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years (daily). Whilst in the City of London, and not to far away is the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden where backstage tours can be arranged on almost a daily basis. To conclude your day The Tower of London Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower and has taken place on each and every night without fail for at least 700 years (ticket applications usually two to three months in advance required).
Here's a tip to save on travel on London's bus and underground network. An Oyster Card is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on Tubes, Buses and Docklands Light Railway. Oyster saves you time as there is no queuing for tickets as you pay in advance and single fares are always cheaper than cash. More information will be found on the London Transport website, cards can be purchased from most Tube station ticket offices and at over 2,200 Oyster Ticket Stops across London.

And of course there are many fine properties to visit that are part of Britain's heritage, Blenheim Palace, Althorp House or Leeds Castle are just a few ideas. But if it's architecture you would like to see there can be very little to match the World Heritage City of Bath or cathedrals such as those at Wells, Salisbury or Canterbury. And of course there is Britain's oldest antique - Stonehenge.

On the it's northern edge of the Cotswolds is Stratford upon Avon the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the house in Henley Street in which he grew up is preserved intact. Similarly the cottage where Anne Hathaway lived, whom he married in 1578 is at Shottery, one mile west of the town is restored and open daily. To round of your visit to Stratford why not book theatre tickets for a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company.