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UK Travel Guide
First lets define the UK, the UK or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes England, Wales and Scotland on the larger of the two main British Isles and also Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, on the smaller western island, Ireland, but the UK does not include the Republic of Ireland to the south of Northern Ireland, also known as Eire. If that sounds confusing then when you come to the UK and travel the different ...
Top 10 Beaches To Visit In England
Not all beaches are the same and the best one for you depends what you want to do and who you are with. Some of these beaches are ideal for a hot summers day where you want a quiet and relaxed beach with nothing to disturb you from a nap or a good book, others are great come rain or shine with plenty to do on the beach or nearby If you are with children then somewhere like Cleethorpes or Eastbourne are especially good with plenty to keep...
Top 11 Famous Parks in England
England has many of the world’s oldest and earliest parks including many Royal Deer Parks that date from just after the 11th century Norman Conquest. England’s parks also include some of the world’s oldest Urban parks in London but also in many of England’s industrial cities: often built during the 19th century industrial revolution by wealthy philanthropists or through subscription. The National Register of Historic Parks and Ga...
Kinder Scout – Harsh – Wild – Dangerous and Breathtakingly Beautiful
A recent hiking trip to the Peak District reminded me of two things. Firstly, the fact that England has some incredibly beautiful scenery, and some intriguing finds that turn up in the most unexpected of places. The second is the need to be prepared. It might be England, but that doesn't mean it's safe. The combination of challenging terrain and bad weather can be an extremely dangerous one, something worth bearing in mind if you feel like exp...
5 Places to Visit in Yorkshire
Yorkshire, England has always been considered one of the most breathtaking spots in the country. The northern landscapes have inspired writers such as the Bronte sisters to write sweeping romances set upon the purple blanket of the heather flocked moors and the austere coastline with its chalk cliffs and surprisingly cheerful seaside towns. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Yorkshire, but for those on limited time here are five "m...
