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Hastings

February 22, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Hastings0 comment

Hastings is a very cosmopolitan town. It has ancient connections and modern attractions. Hastings is a harbour town with strong connections to the sea, and is home to the biggest beach launched fleet of fishing vessels in the whole of Europe. Hastings was the site of the building of the very first castle built under the orders of William the Conqueror, although there is little of the castle remaining. The old town itself is still very much the heart of the modern Hastings and there is a strong cultural and…

England The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds

February 18, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, The Cotswolds0 comment

The area known as the Cotswolds is what many people overseas picture when they think of England – a pretty rural landscape with picturesque villages, fetes and ancient markets, and they would not be too far from the truth. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in the country, dotted as it is with pretty limestone villages in a beautiful patchwork of rural fields and woodlands. Of course there is more to this region that simply the view, though it will still take your breath away.…

England Portsmouth

Portsmouth

February 8, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Portsmouth0 comment

Known as Pompey by the locals, Portsmouth is a city with a long and proud seafaring tradition. Many of the major events and local history of the place has to do with the sea. For example Portsmouth is where, in 1765 HMS Victory, the flagship of Nelson’s fleet was built. It is also the birthplace of the very first warship built with a ground breaking iron hull as HMS Warrior was constructed here in 1860. Portsmouth is also home to the Mary Rose, the flagship of King Henry VIII which…

England Harrogate

Harrogate

February 4, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Harrogate0 comment

The town of Harrogate is best described as an elegant jewel in the heart of Yorkshire. Its historic and stately buildings are set amid a wealth of beautiful gardens. The town has a very elegant and relaxed feel to it that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. A weekend here can be spent browsing the antique markets, enjoying a cream cake or two in the world renowned Betty’s Tea Rooms before watching your cares drift away in clouds of steam in the luxury of the town’s Turkish…

England The Lake District

The Lake District

January 28, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, The Lake District0 comment

The beauty of the Lake District is unmatched by anywhere else in the country. It is a natural beauty untainted by the hand of man. It has been a cradle for creative thought and a place of inspiration to writers, artists and poets alike for centuries, with things not set to change. It is through some of the works published by the likes of William Wordsworth and the other ‘Lake Poets’ that the region saw its popularity boom in the nineteenth century, and remains as popular as ever today. The…

England Whitby

Whitby

January 21, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Whitby0 comment

Whitby is a wonderful place to be, summer or winter. It is located at the end of the Esk Valley where the river meets the sea, travelling gently through a traditional fishing harbour along its way. The town is overlooked by the ruins of Whitby Abbey and the church of St Mary’s along with its wonderfully atmospheric churchyard. The Abbey itself adds more than enough atmosphere, lending a distinctive outline to the view across the cliff tops. Travelling down a steep slope of 199 steps, which adults and children alike…

Alnwick England

Alnwick

January 18, 2013June 24, 2014 adminAlnwick, England0 comment

Alnwick is another one of those places that is a little bit English and a little bit Scottish. It is located in the county of Northumberland, a place where the border between England and Scotland has been somewhat mobile over the centuries. Yet anyone who comes to Northumberland should make a point of visiting the pretty town of Alnwick while they are here. One of the biggest attractions in the town is Alnwick Castle, set within its fabulous gardens and boasting its very own poison garden. You could be mistaken…

England Scarborough

Scarborough

January 11, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Scarborough0 comment

Scarborough is your archetypal seaside resort town, it blossomed in popularity during the Victorian era and has never looked back. There are plenty of attractions to keep visitors amused or occupied during their visit, not only the wide expanse of beach that marks the location as a fabulous family destination. The most noticeable feature of the resort has to be the castle which dominates the skyline and actually backs onto the welcoming sands. Entertainment is big in Scarborough and no matter what your age you will find that there is…

England Littlehampton

Littlehampton

January 7, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Littlehampton0 comment

Littlehampton may not jump out as being a number one UK holiday destination, but this is because it is a place that the British love to keep to themselves. Littlehampton is a wonderful destination, the perfect place for couples and families alike to enjoy some time together on the wonderful Sussex Coast, plus it is in the perfect location for you to explore the South Downs National Park too. Of course the top attraction of the town has to be the award winning beach, but the town is also home…

England Windsor

Windsor

December 28, 2012June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Windsor0 comment

Windsor is not only a popular destination because of its remarkable history, it is also home to two of the biggest tourist attractions in the country. Windsor Castle is of course one of them and the other slightly more modern attraction is Legoland Windsor. These may be the biggest draws in the area but there is much more to see, such as Eton College, Ascot Racecourse and the Savill Gardens. Despite the feeling that Windsor is historically an old place, it doesn’t mean that it has grown old in itself,…