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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.

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Mother Shipton’s Cave

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Are you looking for a tourist attraction that goes above and beyond anything you’ve ever experienced? If so, Mother Shipton’s Cave is an absolute must-visit, as this is the place where the water is able to turn objects into stone, as the story goes. And it’s not just the story of Mother Shipton’s Cave that draws people here, it’s also the fact that it is located next to the Petrifying Well, which happens to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the UK. There are stories of witchcraft and…

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Flamingo Land

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Flamingo Land is a popular theme park and zoo that offers a wide range of attractions for all the family to enjoy. It is in the village of Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire. It was first established back in 1959 when it was originally a zoo, and the first animals it acquired were flamingos, which is how the park got its name. Their collection of animals was developed in 1963 when it became home to the first captive bottlenose dolphins in the UK, and during the 1970s, amusement rides became…

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Lightwater Valley Theme Park

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Lightwater Valley theme park is located in the village of North Stainley in North Yorkshire and is commonly known as having one of the longest roller coasters across Europe. It was opened in the Summer of 1969 and attracts around 500,000 visitors each year. Since it was first opened, it has gone from strength to strength and what was once a small family-run farm attraction is now owned by the company Livingstone Leisure company. Lightwater Valley has around 35 rides and attractions for visitors to enjoy, from small rides that…

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Grimsby

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Located in North East Lincolnshire, Grimsby is a large coastal English seaport. Grimsby was once known as the largest fishing port on the planet back in the 1950s. In the present day, Grimsby and Cleethorpes (a nearby seaside resort) welcome over three million tourists every year. Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Suitable for all ages, Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre will provide you with a fascinating insight into the seaports fishing industry. Once you walk through the doors, you will be able to soak up the smells and sounds of a life…

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Chesterfield

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The history of Chesterfield can be dated all the way back to the 1st century when the Romans built a fort in the Derbyshire-based town only to abandon it not long afterwards. Until the late 1980s, the high quantities of coal found beneath Chesterfield made it a major economic centre for mining, but little visual evidence of this still remains. If you pay Chesterfield a visit today, you can expect to find street markets with hundreds of unique stalls, fine Elizabethan estates and inspiring architecture. Chesterfield is also home to…

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Doncaster

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Doncaster is a popular historic market town in the North of England. Known for its rich and extensive railway heritage, horse racing, as well as its wealth of Regency and Georgian architecture, which can be found on the Great North Road. If you have never visited Doncaster before, you can expect to soak up its rich history which reflects the different ages. Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park Often regarded as a jewel in Doncaster’s crown, many tourists pay a visit to Cusworth Hall on their travels. As a beautiful Grade…

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Robin Hood’s Bay

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A small but popular fishing village located inside the North York Moors National Park, Robin Hood’s Bay is, as the name suggests, also used to signify the entire bay area. The village is, therefore, more popularly known by the name of Bay Town among locals. The sandy beaches, rock pools, coastal trails and a whole range of pubs and cafes in the village has made it a top tourist attraction on the Heritage Coast. Why Is It Called Robin Hood’s Bay? Unlike most other places with interesting names, the historical…

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Staithes

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When it comes to seaside fishing villages, it really doesn’t get more quaint than the coastal hamlet of Staithes. Located on the Yorkshire coast, this hamlet was once the biggest fishing port in the entire North East. While there is still fishing to be enjoyed here, today Staithes has morphed into so much more and has become a tourist attraction all its own. Explore the Old Village Feel One of the big draws to Staithes is its architecture and the fact it feels as though you are taking a step…

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Hull Fair

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There are reasons why Hull Fair attracts thousands – if not millions – of people every year. The fair is not only the biggest in Britain or in the UK but also in Europe. It is also the oldest by a long margin, with its history going all the way back to 1278, more than 700 years ago. Hull Fair occupies the Walton Street car park, but it is accessible from several surrounding streets. Hull Fair is almost a tradition these days. A lot of people visit Hull Fair year…

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The Cumberland Pencil Museum, Keswick

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The Cumberland Pencil Museum (officially known as Derwent Pencil Museum now) is located in the village of Keswick, inside the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Rich in graphite, Keswick and a lot of the surrounding regions have a long history of pencil making that goes back more than three centuries and there are still fully functioning factories in the region. In fact, it was in and around Keswick that the first proper pencils in the history of mankind were made, following the discovery of the graphite mines in Cumbria,…

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