England is renowned for its changeable weather however when the sun shines you’ll be hard pushed to find a more beautiful place. There is lots to see and do here and something for every type of tourist to enjoy.
Derby is a town with a rich and interesting past and despite being the major city in the county of Derbyshire it is also the most rural area. It is a city that offers diversity in arts and entertainment as well as having a rich heritage that it can also draw upon to attract visitors of all ages. There is something in Derby for everyone regardless of age or interests as Derby seems to be constantly evolving and moving with the changing times. The city has a vibrant heart from…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreMorecambe 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…
Read MoreHenley 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…
Read MoreDorset 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…
Read MoreIt 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,…
Read MoreAs the eleventh biggest city in the UK with a population in excess of 300,000 people, Coventry has gained a reputation for excellence in the fields of watch making and ribbon making. It is also known for its three beautiful spires that pierce the skyline and yet for many people it is a city that is yet to be discovered. Set amid the stunning Warwickshire landscape, the city of Coventry has much to offer. From the numerous free attractions that appeal to families of all ages to the attractions that…
Read MoreBodmin is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall and although small and quite understated it has been at the heart of some of the county’s pivotal moments in history. For example Bodmin was the location for the start of the Cornish Rebellion in 1497 which saw an incredible 15,000 men from the county of Cornwall march to London. It was also in Bodmin where the pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck became proclaimed as King Richard IV, and where in that very same year of 1549 another rebellion, the…
Read MoreExeter has more than a millennia of history within its boundaries, which gives the city something of a unique atmosphere. Everywhere you look there are historic buildings and ancient architecture just screaming their links to the past. Exeter is the main city in the county of Devonshire and despite all of the thousands of years of history that it contains it remains a vibrant and young place, which could in part be due to the fact that it is a university town. This is where you will find some of…
Read MoreThere is something special about Lyme Regis; it could be the history of the place or the fact that it is set amongst some outstandingly beautiful scenery, but whatever it is the place draws visitors from far and wide. The cliffs that frame the harbour contain evidence of creatures that walked the Earth over a million years ago yet the place is very upbeat and modern despite the weight of the past that surrounds it. The town appears in the doomsday book and a number of historical attractions and landmarks…
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