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West Midlands 

Black Country Living Museum

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The Black Country Living Museum is located in the West Midlands between Dudley and Tipton, making it an accessible day out from most parts of the country.  The museum, covering 26 acres, takes the form of a historic canal side village and underground coal mine as it would have looked over the last two centuries. Explore The Village The village is packed with things to do and see. Over 50 houses, shops and workshops have been carefully recreated to provide visitors with an authentic look at life in an industrial…

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Peak District 

Chatsworth House

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Without a doubt, Chatsworth House is one of England’s finest stately homes, and the handsome yellow stone building is the premier tourist attraction of Derbyshire’s Peak District. Set in a 1000 acre park, landscaped by the famed ‘Capability’ Brown, Chatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  As well as opening its doors to visitors who wish to tour the house and grounds, Chatsworth holds many events throughout the year, including flower shows, a wedding fair, guided walks, the Dodson and Horrell International Horse Trials, food fairs,…

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Staffordshire 

Alton Towers

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Also known as Alton Resort, Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire. This hotel and amusement park is part of the Merlin Entertainment Group. Opened in the mid-1800’s, Alton Towers hosted garden and flower shows until 1980 when a water and theme park was built on the location. There are currently nine roller coasters at Alton Towers along with other attractions. These roller coasters include: Congo River Rapids Nemesis Thirteen Runaway Mine Train The hotel located at Alton Towers opened its doors in 1996, and is well known as the first…

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England Withernsea 

Withernsea

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Withernsea is a typical Yorkshire seaside town with miles of golden sand, a traditional promenade, and some seriously tasty fish & chip restaurants. The waters are clean and the beaches have won awards. On a fine day, Withernsea is glorious. You can see for miles across the North Sea as you sit on the promenade, eating fish & chips and listening to the gulls cry high above. Here are the best bits of Withernsea if you are planning a trip to the area. The biggest landmark in Withernsea is the…

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England Goole 

Goole

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Goole is a small market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Despite being quite a long way from the coast, Goole is an inland port town with a rich maritime heritage. It was once an important hub for the local coal industry, but with the decline of the coal mining industry, Goole has reinvented itself as a thriving community with a strong cultural centre. Goole’s Maritime Past The Yorkshire Waterways Museum is a good place to start if you want to learn more about Goole’s maritime past – and…

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Irvine Scotland 

Irvine

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Irvine is an industrial town in North Ayrshire, just south of Glasgow. The town was made a Royal Burgh in 1372 and is now a busy place with plenty of history to explore. Irvine harbour is a major seaport on Scotland’s west coast, as well as being the site of the Scottish Maritime Museum. Whether you come to Irvine for a few days, or you are just passing through on your way to the Highlands, there is plenty to see and do, so let’s find out more! The History of…

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Scotland Stranraer 

Stranraer

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Stranraer is an attractive town in south west Scotland. The Rhins of Galloway is Scotland’s most south-western point. The climate in this part of Scotland is surprisingly warm. You will even see tropical plants growing here! It’s a peaceful, extraordinarily beautiful part of the country, with gorgeous landscapes, ancient Iron Age settlements, and plenty of Scottish castles to explore. History of Stranraer The town of Stranraer is the largest settlement in the Rhins. The town’s history dates back to 1511, when Stranraer Castle was built by the Adair family. A…

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England Workington 

Workington

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Workington is an ancient industrial and market town that lies at the mouth of the River Derwent in west Cumbria. It serves as a major shopping area, and it is a beloved tourist destination. This historic town has several areas, particularly those that are found north of the River Derwent, that date all the way back to the Roman era, making it an ideal place for history buffs, but it’s the many diverse attractions of this lovely city that make it one of the best places to visit in all…

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England Ulverston 

Ulverston

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Ulverston is a civil parish and market town that’s located within the South Lakeland district in Cumbria, which is in North West England. It’s a historic area that was constructed around a lovely cobbled main street that’s filled with pubs, specialist shops, eateries, and independently owned and operated hotels. If you truly want to get away from it all and enjoy relaxing walks around the countryside and in town, and if you want to be able to take in the gorgeous views of the Morecambe Bay and the southern Lake…

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England Warrington 

Warrington

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On the coast of the River Mersey, Warrington is a pleasant town located in Cheshire, in between Liverpool and Manchester. Due to its position on the river, Warrington has always been a bustling, busy town ever since its foundation in the Roman Era. The town has seen its fair share of interesting history; you can see dents from civil war cannons on the walls of the local parish church, and Oliver Cromwell is reported to have stayed in or near the town centre during the historic war. Today, Warrington is…

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