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Boscombe

July 5, 2013June 23, 2014 adminBoscombe, England0 comment

Boscombe is a wonderful seaside town on England’s sunny south coast, not far from Bournemouth. It claims that its seafront development boats one of the most innovative designs in Europe. The beach front complex here was originally designed in 1958 and is known as the Overstrand. After some modern developmental magic it now boasts a range of leisure facilities that cater for the holiday maker right through the year whatever the weather. Meeting both the needs of those who come here in the winter for the water sports and those…

England Paignton

Paignton

July 1, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Paignton0 comment

What started out as nothing more than a small fishing village just along the coast from Torquay in Devon has become a popular holiday destination in its own right. The growth of the town centred upon the building of a new harbour, then when the railways reached the town it grew in popularity as a seaside holiday destination. Much of the growth that was experienced in this golden age of Victorian adventure can still be seen along the sea front. Paignton is very much a part of the English Riviera.…

England Salcombe

Salcombe

June 24, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Salcombe0 comment

With beaches the colour of butterscotch and beautiful blue water, the beaches of Salcombe are an attraction in themselves. Add to the mix a cluster of pastel coloured houses around the harbour and you have an iconic seaside scene. In this wonderful seaside escape you will find an old fashioned sweet shop that has been part of the community here since 1869. So grab your sweets, pick up your bucket and spade and head to one of the most wonderful seaside resorts in the country. The town of Salcome is…

England The Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean

June 17, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, The Forest of Dean0 comment

The beautiful Forest of Dean is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty called the Wye Valley. It is the perfect place to go to relax and unwind and forget about the stresses and hassles of everyday life, even if it is only for a little while. While you are in the Wye Valley you are on the border between South Wales and England, and travelling between the counties of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. For all the scenery is stunning and the atmosphere is crying out to you to…

England Salisbury

Salisbury

June 14, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Salisbury0 comment

Salisbury is probably most recognisable for being the home of Stonehenge but there is much more to this ancient town than merely the mysterious standing stones. Oh and the druids of course. You can’t forget the druids as this is a site that holds a huge amount of significance to them. The streets in the heart of the town are medieval and still retain the wonderful narrow and winding character that makes them so distinctive, and the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral is one of the earliest examples of gothic architecture in…

England Halifax

Halifax

June 7, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Halifax0 comment

The town of Halifax was once at the very heart of the woollen industry in England. With the industry came lots of development and there are still some incredible Georgian and Victorian buildings that remain as a testament to the importance of the town and its industrial heritage. Halifax is now a town that has the family at its heart with many of the town’s attractions designed for the whole family to enjoy. As with many of England’s older towns there is a rich and often dark side of the…

England Stoke on Trent

Stoke on Trent

May 31, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Stoke on Trent0 comment

Stoke on Trent is affectionately referred to as ‘The Potteries’ as this is the city widely regarded as being the home of the ceramic industry. There are a number of different museums and visitor centres here where you can learn more about the history and heritage of the city, and all about the different kinds of pottery; some of the most recognisable names in ceramics were made here. Take a factory tour and learn more about the processes involved in the manufacture of ceramics and perhaps even try your hand…

England The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

May 24, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, The Isle of Wight0 comment

The Isle of Wight is separated from the mainland by a mere half a mile of open water. Yet for all that short distance there is something about the Isle that sets it much further apart from the rest of England. Here you can find yourself walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs as you enjoy time on the beaches. There are plenty of traditional seaside towns to enjoy and being an island there is lots of fun to be had out on the water too. For such a relatively small…

England Norfolk

The Norfolk Broads

May 20, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Norfolk, The Norfolk Broads0 comment

The area known as the Norfolk Broads has been attracting visitors and holiday makers for many a year. The Broads are part of the National Parks network and as such are rich in wildlife as well as natural beauty. Rather than being a natural feature, the area known as the Norfolk Broads is actually a manmade area of wetland, created as the result of peat digging in medieval times. The waterways here were utilised by the Victorians for transporting heavy loads of cargo across the region, though this use of…

Bamburgh England

Bamburgh

May 10, 2013June 23, 2014 adminBamburgh, England, Northumberland0 comment

The peaceful coastal town of Bamburgh is located in the beautiful county of Northumberland. During the early medieval period this part of the country was considered to be the most important. The castle still dominates the town and the village at the foot of the castle seems somehow smaller than it really is. It was during the Victorian period when the town first became popular as a tourist destination, people flocked here as a result of the daring rescue undertaken by local girl Grace Darling and her father when the…