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Skipton Woods North Yorkshire

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:07 +0000

Skipton Wood North Yorkshire – A beautiful woodland haven located beside an ancient Norman castle, Skipton Wood is a place that is well worth a visit if you are touring the Skipton area of North Yorkshire. Although the wood is mostly of ash trees there are numerous other varieties to be seen including beech, hornbeam, sycamore Norway spruce and Scots pine. A favourite haunt of bats, Skipton Wood boasts 5 species of this intriguing creature and a good place to watch out for them if you are an enthusiast. Bird watchers will also find a good variety of species to photograph and enjoy. When the weather is not so good you can always take a look at Skipton Castle while you are there, one of the finest attractions in Yorkshire.

Southsea Castle Hampshire

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:14:33 +0000

Southsea Castle Hampshire – One of the most famous landmarks in the Hampshire coastal town of Southsea, Southsea Castle was built at the behest of Henry VIII in 1544. One of what are known as the Device Forts, Southsea Castle was constructed to defend Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent from attack by sea. Funded from money raised by dissolving the monasteries this castle in Southsea is still largely intact today and is a key tourist attraction for visitors to the town. It was badly damaged by fire in 1625 and again in 1640 but was restored to its former glory. The castle came under the control of Portsmouth council in the 1960’s and it was made into a museum for all to enjoy. On a trip to Southsea be sure to visit Southsea Castle.

Street Map of Southsea.

Cromer Norfolk

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:48:14 +0000

Cromer Norfolk: An attractive Victorian seaside town in the county of Norfolk, Cromer has a long and unique history, mostly connected with the fishing industry. Well known for its crabs it also boasts fine sandy beaches, an old pier and a working lifeboat. Compact and easy to explore in just a day, Cromer has a pretty church with a tall tower, a small museum, and plenty of gift shops to visit. Though not so popular these days as it once was, Cromer still attracts its fair share of visitors, especially during the summer months when the weather is at its best. Be sure to head down to the harbour early morning and watch the crab boats come in with their catch, and later visit a local restaurant to see what a proper Cromer crab tastes like – delicious!If you are planning to stay for more than just a day in Cromer, you will find a good choice of guest houses and self-catering properties to pick from.

Norfolk Map.

Southend-on-Sea Essex

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:15:58 +0000

Southend-on-Sea Essex: Much more than just a big seaside resort, Southend is a major working town and residential area in its own right. Its impressive Civic Centre and its towering office blocks show evidence of this fact. Despite this Southend-on-Sea is still best loved as a holiday or day trip destination especially for the people of Essex and London. Popular as a seaside resort even in the early 19^th century, Southend grew even more rapidly as a resort during Victorian times and its major landmark was built during this period in the shape of its famous pier, constructed in 1889 and still offering visitors the chance of a two and a half mile bracing walk today. In the summer time Southend can get very busy and the beach still crowded as in its heyday, when the weather is pleasant.

Clacton Essex

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:21:19 +0000

Clacton on Sea Essex

Clacton on Sea Essex – The biggest town on Essex’s Tendring peninsula, Clacton-on-Sea only became established as a town in 1871 when one Peter Bruff developed it as a purpose built seaside resort. Growing around its pier which was the main means of access to the town, Clacton was serviced by the Woolwich Steam Packet Company, whose steamships docked bringing visitors to the town. Still standing today Clacton Pier remains one of the attractions of the town and houses a theatre and amusement arcade. Clacton reached its height of popularity during the 1950’s and 1960’s, and of course most of these visitors arrived by road, the London Road having been constructed during the 1920’s to improve communications to the town and this part of the Essex coast. Butlins was of course a major contributor to the popularity of Clacton, when it opened its holiday camp there in 1938, providing facilities and entertainment for holidaymakers in both fine and inclement weather. Since Butlins closed visitors stay in local hotels or privately owned self-catering accommodation of which there is a good selection in the resort.

Clacton Map.

Chelmsford Cathedral Essex

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:29:38 +0000

Chelmsford Cathedral Essex – Located in the county town of Essex, Chelmsford Cathedral is one of the smallest cathedrals in the United Kingdom. Possibly built on an earlier 13^th century church it reached its present proportions during the 15^th and 16^th centuries and is dedicated to St Mary, St Peter and St Cedd. Becoming a cathedral only in 1914, it has a tower with 13 bells. The nave and stained glass windows of the cathedral are later than the building itself, the nave being rebuilt in the nineteenth century and the stained glass windows replaced during the 19^th and 20^th centuries. Refurbished internally in 1983, the cathedral which is situated in New Street, Chelmsford, received new altar, seats and flooring. The cathedral is within easy walking distance of Chelmsford railway station making it an easy place to visit, it is an ideal destination when the weather is not so good.

Chelmsford Map.

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Blickling Hall Norwich Norfolk

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:07:15 +0000

Places to Visit Near Norwich – Blickling Hall: A splendid Jacobean house build during the early 17^th century Blickling Hall is one of the excellent places you can visit if you are staying in the Norwich area of Norfolk in East Anglia. Boasting one of the largest collections (private) of rare books in the United Kingdom, Blickling Hall Gardens and Park also has plenty more to attract potential visitors. The gardens in particular are beautiful and can be visited any time of the year, but are definitely best in the Spring when the Spring bulbs come into bloom, pick a day when the weather is sunny to see them at their best. Take a walk through the attractive woodlands or around the lake and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this wonderful place, one of Norfolk’s highlights. Blickling Hall is near to Aylsham, about 15 miles north of Norwich.

The Aylesbury Duck

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:12:46 +0000

The Aylesbury Duck – A famous breed of duck which used to be, but no longer is, bred in the town of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, the Aylesbury duck is bred mostly for its appearance and its meat. A huge delicacy in London restaurants during Victorian times the Aylesbury duck was at that time only bred in the Aylesbury area, where ducklings and ducks were reared in squalid conditions often living in the cottages of their rearers, this industry created many jobs in the town at the time. When ready to eat the ducks were then marched to London on foot in all types of weather, stopping off at inns and pubs along the way to rest and sleep. By the late 19^th century the breeding of the Aylesbury duck had fallen into decline especially in the town of Aylesbury itself, restaurants began using the newly imported Pekin duck which was generally cheaper and easier to breed and rear.

Buckinghamshire Map.

Bournemouth Dorset England

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:12:20 +0000

Bournemouth Dorset England – Well what can you say about the beautiful and ever popular seaside resort of Bournemouth in Dorset? It has first class, well kept sandy beaches, clean bathing waters, plenty for the kids to do including play areas and paddling pools, great pubs and restaurants for your wining and dining in Bournemouth, terrific attractions such as Alum Chine Tropical Gardens, the popular pier, the promenade and the Victorian Gardens. There is just so much to do in Bournemouth whether the weather is sunny or wet, and you will certainly not be disappointed with a visit there. If you are thinking of moving to Bournemouth, it is a good, if a little expensive, choice, with decent job opportunities, especially seasonal work in the summer time.

Swanage Dorset

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:48:14 +0000

If you are looking for a traditional Englsh seaside resort to visit, then you could do little better than the charming Swanage in Dorset. Boasting outstanding sandy beaches, and a beautiful unspoilt coastline, Swanage will appeal to all sorts of people, those who like the traditional beach style holiday, with the usual seaside resort amenities, those who like walking, cycling an hiking, and those who like to visit historic and ancient places (Corfe Castle for instance). With some of the best weather conditions in the UK, Swanage definitely has appeal as a summer holiday destination, and the beaches are great in the sunny weather, though not quite so appealing on rainy days, of which of course there are plenty (this being England). There is still lots to do when the weather is not so good, pop into the amusement arcades, go to the pictures or visit a charming English pub or two. Make sure you visit such lovely places as Lulworth Cove, Corfe Castle, Wareham and Purbeck, marvel at the Old Harry Rocks and Durdle Door, if you have time you could maybe visit Weymouth, Bournemouth or Poole all well worth the trip. All in all a great place to visit in Dorset, Swanage will not disappoint.

Swanage Map.