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Cambridge

January 31, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnCambridge, England0 comment

Cambridge has to be one of the most famous places in the United Kingdom. It is famed not only because of the excellent and ancient university which is found here, but also for the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race which has a truly international following. It is the place where the atom was split and the mysteries of DNA were unravelled. This is where Sir Isaac Newton put together his theory of gravity and also where Charles Darwin penned his theory of evolution. Perhaps there is something in the…

England Lowestoft

Lowestoft

January 24, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Lowestoft0 comment

Lowestoft is the most easterly town in the whole of the United Kingdom and as such is regarded as being the first place in the country to see the sunrise. This is the place to be if you way to take advantage of an empty beach in the early morning as the sun rises to greet the day with a smile. There are two beautiful blue flag beaches for you to enjoy here which are popular with people who want to swim in the clean water, skim the waves on…

Basingstoke England

Basingstoke

January 17, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnBasingstoke, England, Hampshire0 comment

The town of Basingstoke is located in the county of Hampshire in the South of England. It is a town with a rich heritage that can be traced back to before Roman times. Despite its ancient heritage it is also a very modern town with much to appeal to visitors. It is home to what is considered to be one of the best music venues in the south of England; the Anvil, which also offers a wide ranging arts and entertainment program. Basingstoke is host to an annual music festival…

England Rugby

Rugby

January 10, 2014June 12, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Rugby, Warwickshire0 comment

The town of Rugby is located in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, and as the name would suggest lays claim to being the home of the sport of Rugby Football. Many of the attractions that you find here are related to the sport which makes it a great place to visit for those with a love of it. Lovers of the sport will be able to visit the place where it all started, namely Rugby School’s Close where the hallowed turf on which the game was first played still…

Chester England

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…

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…

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…

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…