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Pickering

April 29, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Pickering0 comment

If you are looking for an ancient market town you won’t do much better than Pickering in North Yorkshire. The town is located in the heart of the Vale of Pickering and is officially regarded as being the gateway to the wonderful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, known locally as the Yorkshire Moors. The Vale stretches from Scarborough to Helmsley in an east to west direction and encompasses many pretty villages that are worthy of exploration. There is a local legend that claims that the town was founded by King…

Killin Scotland

Killin

April 26, 2013June 23, 2014 adminKillin, Scotland0 comment

Just a little further along from the western end of Loch Tay you will come across the village of Killin. It lies across an old narrow bridge made of stone which spans the River Dochart. The village then extends for approximately half a mile on either side of the road that the bridge carries to it. You can be forgiven for wondering why the town is located where it is, set apart from the Loch in this way but when you see the stunning Falls of Dochart which propel the…

England Morecambe

Morecambe

April 22, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Morecambe0 comment

Morecambe has always been one of the nation’s favourite seaside destinations, but recently has it has undergone something of a resurgence in popularity. It could have something to do with the regeneration that the town has seen of late or it could be because more people in the UK are choosing to holiday at home rather than go abroad, but Morecambe is becoming a go to destination for families around the UK and of course for visitors from overseas coming to experience the archetypal British seaside resort. The major buildings…

Dunoon Scotland

Dunoon

April 19, 2013June 23, 2014 adminDunoon, Scotland0 comment

Situated in the western shore of the Firth of Clyde, Dunoon is one of the few places in mainland Scotland that is more accessible by sea than it is by land, so much so that is has the feel of an island even though it is isn’t. The town of Dunoon is built around two large bays, namely the East and West Bays and is the largest town in the Argyll area. Between the two bats there is an outcrop of land that juts out into the estuary and this…

Kintyre Scotland

Kintyre

April 15, 2013June 23, 2014 adminKintyre, Scotland0 comment

Billed as one of the most beautiful destinations in the whole of Scotland the Kintyre Peninsula really is a beautiful place to visit. Located in the Argyll region of Scotland, on the western coast it is only a three hour drive from the hive of activity that is the city of Glasgow, yet when you are here you feel like you are miles and miles away from anywhere so hectic. Although Kintyre is joined to the mainland is feels very much like an island. This is where you will find…

England Henley on Thames

Henley on Thames

April 12, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Henley on Thames0 comment

Henley is not only the home of the most famous rowing regatta in the world, it is a place that has become synonymous with summer arts and entertainment with more than one music festival to its name. Yet though this town is in many ways at the forefront when it comes to contemporary entertainment, is it also a place with a great respect for its traditions and history. Henley on Thames can trace its roots back to the 12th Century when it was then a simple market town on the…

Northern Ireland The Giant’s Causeway

The Giant’s Causeway

April 8, 2013June 23, 2014 adminNorthern Ireland, The Giant’s Causeway0 comment

The area known as the Giant’s Causeway is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the whole of Northern Ireland. It is something that needs to be seen to be believed. It was created during a volcanic explosion which left behind a wide expanse of columns of polygonal basalt. The causeway has been attracting people to the region for centuries and is included in many myths and legends that relate to the area. Lava forcing its way through the chalk bedrock led to the formation of a lava plateau. The…

Dorset England

Dorset

April 5, 2013June 24, 2014 adminDorset, England0 comment

Dorset is a county in the UK that has a rich maritime history which is hardly surprising as it is edged by waters of the English Channel. The county boasts 140Km of beautiful coastline which features some incredibly popular holiday resort towns like Lyme Regis and Christchurch. It is a coastline filled with sandy beaches edged by stunning cliffs. This is a part of the Heritage Coast which starts at Poole Harbour, believed to be the biggest natural harbour anywhere in the world and goes on through the Purbeck Coastline…

Caerleon Wales

Caerleon

April 1, 2013June 24, 2014 adminCaerleon, Wales0 comment

Step back into the past with a trip to Caerleon and journey back to the time of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This is the location of Isca an ancient fortress from the Roman occupation. The fortress is believed to have also been the location (one of the many disputed locations) of the court of King Arthur. The Isca fortress was constructed in around 74AD and was the base for the Second Augustan Legion. This location was picked for its strategic capabilities, it is alongside the…

Canterbury England

Canterbury

March 29, 2013June 24, 2014 adminCanterbury, England0 comment

It is almost impossible to describe the city of Canterbury without mentioning the cathedral which actually holds the record for being the oldest cathedral in the whole of England. However the story of the cathedral is only part of the history of Canterbury. The city is littered with ancient ruins, some of which, the ruins of St Martin’s Church and St Augustine’s Abbey, are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a site which the cathedral is also a part of. Others like the ruins of the castle are a cold,…