The Castles , Cathedrals and Stately Homes of the United Kingdom punctuate the landscape reflecting the lifestyles of kings and
noblemen of the past. Many of these buildings are open to the public. If we list an inn close by, we add a ‘Visit Britain’ symbol.
Abbeys, Cathedrals & Minsters
Stunning Architecture
These are a small selection
of abbeys, cathedrals and
minsters we’ve been lucky
enough to visit whilst
roaming the country rooting
out good quality inns.
There are many more to visit
and many pubs to visit in the
vicinity.
An abbey is a type of
monastery used by
members of a religious order
under the governance of an
abbot or abbess.
A cathedral is a church that
contains the cathedra (Latin
for '"seat"') of a bishop, thus
serving as the central church
of a diocese, conference, or
episcopate.
Minster is an honorific title given to particular churches in England. The term minster is first found in royal foundation charters of the 7th century, although it
corresponds to the Latin monasterium or monastery.
Other favourites
Whitby Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey, both in North Yorkshire, Lindesfarne Priory in Northumberland and the 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey.