Laura Ginn – Page 20 – Travel Britain – United Kingdom Travel Guide for England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

Swindon

October 1, 2014August 1, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Swindon0 comment

The picturesque traditional English town of Swindon started off as a small market town. During the mid-1800’s it was used as a barter trade. While visiting Swindon, make sure you take the time to meander through the quiet alleyways and courtyards and take in the animated fusion of traditional pubs, traditional shops and modern outlets. Dotted along every street, you’ll be inundated by the impressive number of stylish cafes where both locals and visitors like to relax and unwind. McArthurGlen’s Swindon Designer Outlet If you have a penchant for designer…

Dewsbury England

Dewsbury

September 15, 2014August 1, 2014 Laura GinnDewsbury, England0 comment

Located in the West of Yorkshire, Dewsbury is known for being a bustling market town. Its history dates back well over 1000 years which is documented in the fine well-preserved buildings from the early 19th century. If you’re in the Yorkshire area, this is well worth a day trip as the architecture and hustle and bustle of the marketplace alone will make you fall in love. The Dewsbury Market Aptly located on Cloth Hall Street, you can’t visit Dewsbury without seeing what it’s famous for. Every Wednesday and Saturday, you’ll…

England Loughborough

Loughborough

September 1, 2014August 1, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Loughborough0 comment

This university town located in the heart of Leicestershire is a place where you can experience the buzz of student activity and at the same time enjoy the peace of the great outdoors. It has a wide array of different activities catering to all ages and interests. Steeped in history, it is home to the Great Central Railway station a number of old-world traditional pubs. Visitors to the area are able to take part in a number of wonderful outdoor activities from walking to horse riding. Depending on how you…

England Hebden Bridge

Hebden Bridge

August 15, 2014August 1, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Hebden Bridge0 comment

Wander about the quaint village of Hebden Bridge and discover the delights and creativity of the bohemian style streets. With a great history and influence over some the UK’s most prolific artists and writers, the strong artistic evidence is still ever present with its bountiful galleries, quirky pavement cafes and charming cottages and houses that line the street. Hepstonstall, an old weaver’s village with traditional cobbled lanes, lies above the hills of Hebden Bridge. With only two old pubs, a small post office and a cute café, this village adds…

England Truro

Truro

August 1, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Truro0 comment

As the only place in Cornwall officially classed as a city, Truro is a destination many visitors to Cornwall see during their time there, either as a place where they need to change transport connections if travelling down by coach or train, or as somewhere to go to look for a good variety of shops and other amenities not really found in many small Cornish towns popular with holidaymakers, such as cinemas. Truro is a small but attractive city that has plenty to keep visitors entertained, and can make for…

Dorset England Poole

Poole

July 15, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnDorset, England, Poole0 comment

The charming coastal town of Poole, in Dorset, is a hugely popular destination within the UK for people looking for a nice place to explore and relax. With its famous quay, its popularity among water sports enthusiasts, and its proximity to some of the South Coast’s most attractive beaches, Poole has, for a long time, been one of the favourite locations for British holidays. What is Poole Famous for? Poole is known for several things, one of them being that the Sandbanks area, a peninsula which sits across Poole Harbour,…

England Southampton

Southampton

July 1, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Southampton0 comment

Close to the New Forest in South Hampshire, Southampton is a lively and interesting city which has long been important in the shipping industry. As the biggest city in Hampshire, with the second being nearby Portsmouth, it is a fairly large place with a lot of different districts. The city centre, however, offers plenty to see and do, and the large student population make for it being a vibrant and entertaining place to go out in the evening. Getting to Southampton Southampton is a very easy city to get to…

England Guildford

Guildford

June 15, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnGuildford0 comment

Located in Surrey, around 30 miles south west of central London, Guildford is a town with a lot of history which is also a good place for a day of upmarket shopping. Described by poet John Betjeman as a ‘beautiful city’, Guildford is not actually a city at all, despite having both a cathedral and a university – the two things most people consider to be the prerequisites for city status. Guildford is, in fact, a fairly large town, located close to attractive villages like Godalming and Witley, and is…

England Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth

June 1, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Great Yarmouth0 comment

Great Yarmouth is a quintessential English seaside town located right in the heart of the lovely Norfolk Broads. The name ‘Yarmouth’ derives from the town’s location at the mouth of the River Yare. The town has been a popular seaside resort since the 1700s and it remains just as busy today. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy the lovely beach and the famous PleasureBeach theme park. In the summer time the town is packed with families enjoying the endless miles of sand, attractions and shows, although it does have its…

England Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury

May 15, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Shrewsbury0 comment

The fortress town of Shrewsbury in the heart of Shropshire is full of wonky Tudor buildings and interestingly named streets such as Grope Lane and Bear Steps. The town is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the area and it has a long and interesting history. It’s the birthplace of Charles Darwin and is a fascinating town full of old-world charm. Shrewsbury is overlooked by an ancient abbey, which was the fictional home of Brother Cadfael, and surrounded on three sides by the meandering River Severn. For many…