Sight Seeing – Page 2 – Travel Britain – United Kingdom Travel Guide for England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

Armagh

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminArmagh, Attractions, Gosford Castle, Northern Ireland, Sight Seeing0 comment

Armagh is a historic city, containing many fascinating sights and attractions, more than many other cities. It is also regarded as being the city of St Patrick, and the place where the last king of Ireland Brian Boru was born. Armagh also has a religious importance too as it is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland. Whatever you expect from a city in Northern Ireland you will find it all here and more, from ancient historical sites to modern and contemporary bars and clubs. This is the region of Ireland that…

Newry Northern Ireland

Newry

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Mourne Mountains, Newry, Northern Ireland, Sight Seeing0 comment

Newry is a place that attracts people that have a love of the great outdoors. Situated as it is at the foot of the beautiful Mourne Mountains it is the starting point of many a hiking trail though the truly spectacular scenery that the region offers. There has been a settlement on this site in one form or another since 4000BC, with plenty of archaeological evidence having been unearthed to verify the fact. The current city is filled with beautiful Georgian houses and buildings as well as a stunning and…

St David's Wales

St David’s

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminPembrokeshire Coast National Park, Sight Seeing, St David's, Wales0 comment

The city of St David’s is located on the St David’s Peninsula in what is the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in South Wales. This is a place that has always received its fair share of visitors, from the medieval pilgrims that journeyed to the town to visit St David’s shrine, to the visitors of today who come to enjoy the incredible hospitality and beautiful scenery that the area has to offer. The city takes its name from the patron saint of Wales who, according to local legend was born on…

Newport Wales

Newport

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAmphitheatre, Gwent, Newport, Sight Seeing, Wales0 comment

Newport in Gwent is the third largest city in Wales; the city centre is filled with original Victorian buildings which gives the city a certain kind of timeless elegance. The last decade has seen a marked increase in the number of tourists coming to the city, especially during the summer which has led to further developments being made in the city to accommodate the extra influx of visitors. The city of Newport is situated by the side of the Severn Estuary and offers some wonderful landscapes and scenery to enjoy.…

Cardiff Wales

Cardiff

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Cardiff, Dr Who, Sight Seeing, Wales0 comment

Cardiff has changed dramatically in recent years to become the true capital city of Wales. The city centre is filled with attractions and entertainments for the whole family and no matter what your personal tastes and preferences you will find something to do that will tick all of the boxes for you. Within the city and the surrounding area you will find a wide range of activities from adrenalin fuelled abseiling to relaxed whiskey tasting. Cardiff has become a city that attracts people to it from all over the world,…

Swansea Wales

Swansea

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Gower Peninsula, Sight Seeing, Swansea, Wales0 comment

Billed as the ‘City by the Sea’, Swansea was once described as an ‘ugly, lovely town’ by Dylan Thomas but since then it has changed beyond recognition. Just as lively and energetic as its sister city of Cardiff, Swansea is somehow more traditionally Welsh. The entire waterfront area of the city has been redeveloped and there are some truly wonderful cultural attractions and incredible museums in the area for you to visit. Just outside of the city there is beautiful Swansea Bay which offers beautiful beaches and incredible surfing. The…

Bangor Wales

Bangor

June 3, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Bangor, Sight Seeing, Snowdonia, Wales0 comment

Bangor is in every sense a true university town, although it has city status it does have the claim to fame of being the smallest city in the whole of the United Kingdom. This wonderful little city is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty between the majestic Snowdonia Mountains and the sea. The city of Bangor is perched right by the side of the Menai Strait, the body of tidal water that separates the Isle of Anglesey from Bangor and the rest of the Welsh Mainland. The…

Dundee Scotland

Dundee

June 2, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAttractions, Dundee, Scotland, Sight Seeing0 comment

The city of Dundee is situated on the banks of the Tay Estuary; it has been through much upheaval in the past having to totally rebuild and subsequently reinvent itself three times over in the last three and a half centuries and is now set for all of the opportunities that the twenty first century may bring. It is believed that during the time of the Roman occupation of Britain, that the Romans used Dundee as a supply base and port, so the area has a long tradition of being…

Durham England

Durham

June 2, 2012June 25, 2014 adminDurham, Durham Cathedral, England, Museums, Sight Seeing0 comment

Durham is a stunning cathedral city in the heart of the north east of England. Not only does this city boast a beautiful cathedral there is also a fabulous castle and some amazing old university buildings. With the river running lazily through its centre it is a modern city with a very firm grasp on the past. The pretty cobbled streets are a reminder of the city’s medieval past, and from atop the steep hill the cathedral and the castle stands proud against the skyline. The city of Durham has…