Mt Penang Gardens and Event Park in West Gosford, New South Wales, Australia offers a stunning Australian landscape over 8 beautiful hectares of cascading waterways and stunning summer aquatic gardens. Modern landscapes and native Australian flora produce fascinating seasonal displays, and the 12 different garden rooms offer up great ideas for you to solve problem areas in your own garden, complete with different microclimates. Guided tours are available and visitors and groups can delight in exploring the contemporary garden architecture and unique Australian native plants. Mt Penang Gardens and Event Park is available for commercial photography, wedding and portraiture photography and they require booking and a fee. The event park here is designed to host major outdoor events and festivals in a unique space for up to 25,000 people and is a great venue for a huge range of outdoor functions. The Waterfall Cafe located at Mt Penang Gardens offers stunning views over the gardens in a warm and friendly environment with gourmet meals of fresh seasonal produce, cake and coffee and they are fully licensed, book your table by the water today.READ MORE

Brisbane Water National Park near Gosford on the Central Coast offers an excellent range of wonderful experiences from walking tracks, to cycling routes, stunning lookouts along the way, a Bulgandry Aboriginal Art site and more. Two picnic areas include the Somersby Falls picnic area with barbecues and picnic tables available in a lush rainforest, complete with waterfalls and a walking track, and the Girrakool picnic area has lots of green spaces, barbecues and scenic walking track that features Aboriginal engravings. The Brisbane Water National Park protects ancient Aboriginal rock engraving sites, and Woy Woy Bay is nestled in the backwaters, they welcome volunteers to assist with bushcare there once a month, weddings and commercial photographers require a permit for within the park, come for a memorable day visit in spectacular surrounds.READ MORE

Manx Aviation and Military Museum in Ballasalla is dedicated to preserving the Military and aviation history of the Isle of Man. Dedicated to the Manx men and women who served the island in cause of freedom, the site is located on the present day airfield and does not only cover military history, but also civil aviation in general. Come view the relief map in reception showing wartime military installations and the many aircraft crash sites. Exhibition rooms at the Manx Aviation and Military Museum are packed with exhibits, fascinating models, war time stories and facts, photographs, and recovered air crash parts, and through the gathered artifact and memorabilia displays, they hope to convey the rich history of this part of the island.READ MORE

The Leece Museum in Peel on the Isle of Man, is located in the Old Courthouse building with many original features including the Black Hole prison cell. Devoted to objects, photographs and documents relating to Peel, the museum is of special interest to those who are researching family history or wish to discover what life was like in the busy Manx fishing port of days back in time. The Leece Museum can assist with research and educational projects with knowledgeable staff on hand to assist, there is a small research centre and also look to develop their collection of artifacts and documents. Noted local historians offer themed walks, and informal talks and discussions are available for groups, plus visitors can buy photographs, gifts, souvenirs and more in the Museum shop.READ MORE

The Nautical Museum in Castletown on the Isle of Man is home to the world's oldest yacht the Peggy, the oldest surviving shallop of her kind, built by an interesting historical character, Captain George Quayle. Come visit the Quayle gallery and learn about Captain George and his family as well as the Peggy, see previously unseen objects uncovered in archaeological excavations with exhibits including a leather pistol holster, a flintlock pistol mechanism, some coconut shell drinking cups and what is possibly an eighteenth century microscope. The Nautical Museum showcases Quayle's inventions, they story of why the Peggy remained undisturbed for over a 100 years, a sailmaker's loft and the tools of the trade as well as a cabin room built in the form of a naval warship of Nelson's day, secret trap doors and so much more, it's all here.READ MORE

The Old House of Keys in Castletown on the Isle of Man offers a great experience in what was once the centre of political life on the Isle of Man in the 19th century. Now restored to it's former appearance of exactly how it looked in 1866, a visit guides you through how democracy developed on the island, and how the political decisions have and continue to effect the Manx nation, development sometimes years ahead of England. When visiting the Old House of Keys, you'll meet the costumed secretary of this historical building, and you can then take a seat in the the restored debating chamber and enjoy an active debate on setting the laws of the island, it's a must see and do experience.READ MORE

Castle Rushen in Castletown on the Isle of Man is one of the best preserved medieval castles in the world, once home to Kings and Lords of Mann. With a fascinating history going all the way back to the 13th century, it was during it's time used as a fortress, royal residence, a mint and even a prison. Castle Rushen has towering limestone walls, and a climb up the stone staircase to the roof affords breathtaking views over Castletown and beyond. Come experience the sights and sounds of the Medieval kitchen, hire Castle Rushen for your next private event and banquet like the Kings and Lords from days of old, it's a unique and unforgettable experience. A visit here is about the history of the inhabitants, the gatehouse, the castle guards in their vaulted rooms, wall walks, 17th century dining room and so much more, it's a must see.READ MORE

Port Erin Railway Museum in Port Erin, Isle of Man is located in town next to the railway station, and is themed on the Steam Railway, covering the history of steam travel on the island. There is a gift shop, exhibitions of tracks, trains, railway equipment, switches and more. Port Erin Railway Museum also boasts two full size steam trains, a variety of carriages and railway memorabilia, information signs, many photographs and more, and is a walk back in time to train travel back in the day, a fascinating attraction to visit.READ MORE

Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove, California, is located on a jagged rocky coastline, and has since 1855 been guiding seafarers to safety, hence its well-earned reputation of being the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast. Point Pinos Lighthouse is owned and maintained by the Public Works Department and together with The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove has beautifully restored the lighthouse and its grounds. The job of yesteryear's lighthouse keeper was primarily to care for the all important light by daily cleaning of the light to avoid damage from soot buildup, and to keep the light burning in darkness and bad weather, and to cover it in good weather to save fuel.READ MORE

Olderfleet Castle in Larne, Northern Ireland lies in the harbour area and is said to have been built by the Scottish Bisset family in the 13th century. Rebuilt in 1612 with no domestic features, it is believed it was built as a fortified warehouse and watchtower, and was one of the three castles that guarded the harbour of Larne in Larne Lough. Olderfleet Castle is a not very spectacular attraction and ruin in an industrial area, but well worth a visit for it's historical value.READ MORE