Laura Ginn – Page 23 – Travel Britain – United Kingdom Travel Guide for England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

Chester

January 6, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnChester, England0 comment

The city of Chester started life as the location of a Roman fort more than 2,000 years ago. Perhaps it is this unique heritage that gave the town its wonderful character which holds form to the past whilst embracing all that is modern. The city of Chester is widely regarded as one of the must see destinations in the whole of Europe and once you visit you will understand why. Within the ancient walls of the city you will find colourful and vibrant bars and coffee shops which stand in…

Aviemore Scotland

Aviemore

January 3, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnAviemore, Scotland0 comment

Aviemore is located right at the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Scotland. No matter what time of year you visit, the beauty of the mountains and the landscape will astound you. During the winter months the resort is filled with winter sports enthusiasts whilst the summer sees people coming here to make the most of the beautiful surroundings of the park and all of the highland attractions that the area boasts. Aviemore is one of the major Scottish ski…

England Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray

December 30, 2013June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Melton Mowbray0 comment

Melton Mowbray is located in the county of Leicestershire, just a short distance from the beautiful Vale of Belvoir which when translated really does mean ‘beautiful view’. This is a part of the country with a strong rural tradition and close links to the land. It is perhaps this firm grounding in the rural tradition that has resulted in the town producing such famous produce as Melton Mowbray pork pies, but the excellence does not stop there as the region also produces excellent locally brewed ales and stilton cheese, all…

England Leicester

Leicester

December 27, 2013June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Leicester0 comment

The history of Leicester can be traced back for at least 2,000 years, and over the millennia it has become a very cosmopolitan city with a mixture of cultures. The city is filled with vibrancy and colour and has everything that you could want. There is plenty to see and do here for the whole family, whether you want to delve into the history and heritage of the city or look to the future at the Space Centre. Many of the venues here have won awards for the facilities that…

Scotland Wick

Wick

December 23, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnScotland, Wick0 comment

The town of Wick that we know today is actually built on the site of an ancient Viking settlement; this was at one time the main town for the northern Highland region. The town of Wick sits either side of the river of the same name and stretches out along both sides of Wick Bay. The bay itself was at one time the busiest herring port in the whole of Europe; this was during the mid nineteenth century when the fishing industry was at its peak here. Commonly referred to…

England Launceston

Launceston

December 20, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Launceston0 comment

The ancient town of Launceston was once the capital of Cornwall. Though its importance may have waned, the town has retained much of its mystery from the past and now has a history and heritage that is just waiting to be discovered and explored. Launceston Castle dominates that landscape here, standing proud and strong just as it did when it was originally built following the Norman Conquest. Though the fortification is no longer required to protect the town from rampaging marauders from the neighbouring county of Devon, it still has…

Dartmoor England

Dartmoor

December 16, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnDartmoor, England0 comment

Dartmoor is probably most famous for its National Park, and the number of appearances the bleak and occasionally desolate landscape has appeared in works of fiction from Agatha Christie to Sherlock Holmes. This is the landscape made famous by the Hound of the Baskervilles and little of the landscape here has changed since described by Conan Doyle in the pages of his famous mystery story. However there is much more to Dartmoor than the landscape. There is a wealth of wildlife waiting to be discovered as well as centuries of…

Brechin Scotland

Brechin

December 13, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnBrechin, Scotland0 comment

Brechin is located along the banks of the River South Esk in Angus. Although small, this was once classed as a city and the cathedral still looms large in the centre of town today. It is home to an impressive round tower dating from the 11th century, one of only two of its kind in mainland Scotland. This is a part of Scotland that was once home to the Picts, and visitors can learn more about these ancient people at Pictavia which is located in a beautiful countryside park in…

England Winchester

Winchester

December 9, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Winchester0 comment

The beautiful city of Winchester is only an hour away from London which makes it the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the country’s capital by day and enjoy a more peaceful environment of an evening. It is an ancient city with lots of history beneath its streets. The city skyline is dominated by the cathedral which is well worth a visit and there are many award winning restaurants, cafes and bars in which to relax and enjoy a treat or…

Culross Scotland

Culross

December 6, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnCulross, Scotland0 comment

Culross is a beautiful, historic town located in the Kingdom of Fife. It is widely regarded as being one of the most picturesque as it sits and looks out over that Firth of Forth. Local lore has it that the town was founded by St Serf, and as you wander around the place you can easily let your imagination take you to these same streets some several centuries in the past. The streets are charming, the buildings white and colour washed and topped with traditional red tiles. The Town House…