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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreDartmoor 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThere is something about St Alban’s that makes it unique. It may be a cathedral city, filled with life and activity, but there is something about the place that makes it stand out from other cathedral cities in the UK. Traces of the rich history and heritage of the city are visible in every direction. From the Roman remains to the medieval architecture, everywhere you go you will find reminders from the past breaking through into the present. Though a busy city in its own right you will find the…
Read MoreThe town of Glastonbury is synonymous with the music festival that bears its name, and is a great place to visit on holiday. The Glastonbury Tor The town is overshadowed by the dramatic outline of Glastonbury Tor, which stands proud from the surrounding level countryside of Somerset. At the top of the Tor, at a height of 525 feet, you will find the ruins of an ancient church. This is what remains of the 15th Century St Michael’s Church; the remains and the approaches up the Tor are maintained now…
Read MoreCarlisle is a located within beautiful region which marks the border between Scotland and England. It is a city which serves not only the majority of the county of Cumbria as its commercial, industrial and retail heart but also much of Southern Scotland. The Carlisle that you see today owes its existence very much to the Romans, who settled here in order to be able to provide services to the forts which were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. It was much later, during the twelfth century that the King gave permission…
Read MoreCowes is located on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight. Unusually the town is split in half by the River Medina whose mouth the town sits astride. This is a town with incredibly strong connections to the sea; it has a maritime heritage that it is very proud of. Even today the connection to the sea is strong and the marinas are always filled with vessels, never more so than during the annual regatta of Cowes Week which draws thousands of visitors to the island every summer. The…
Read MoreThe ancient town of Dorchester is located in the beautiful county of Dorset. It is a town which has a rich Roman heritage. There is much here still to be discovered in archaeological terms and even now when construction begins on a new building there are more often than not new artefacts uncovered which link back to Roman times. There is plenty to see and do here no matter what time of the year you come to visit, and all members of the family should find something that appeals whether…
Read MoreDevon is a county that has a very special place in the hearts of many people. There is something about the atmosphere of a Devon seaside resort that makes people want to return year after year. Dartmouth is no exception. It is widely regarded as being something of a jewel in the heart of the South Hams. Dartmouth is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College and has a long association with the sea. You will discover a beautiful cobbled market place surrounded by ancient narrow and winding streets. These…
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