Hadrian’s Wall

On April 17, 2010, in Places To Visit, by admin

Take the opportunity to visit a World Heritage Site and imagine yourself back in the time of the ancient Roman world in Britain. The construction of the wall was ordered by the Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 122 to separate the land of the Britons from the land of the Picts. The wall stretched from the [...]

The Isle of Wight

On April 17, 2010, in Places To Visit, by admin

The Isle of Wight, located just off the south coast of England is an delightful location for a short visit or weekend break and has many attractions for scenery and history buffs. In the old capital of Carisbrooke, you will see the castle where King Charles I was imprisoned in 1647. You will be transported back in time [...]

The Scilly Isles

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The breathtaking scenery of the trip by shuttle service from the airport at St. Mary’s directly to Hugh Town cannot be compared to anything you will find in the most exotic places in the world. With the peaceful tranquility of the island and its white sandy beaches, you will feel as if you are marooned [...]

Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, Stratford Upon Avon is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. This is Shakespeare country – you can visit five houses in or near Stratford-upon-Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his family. Open all year round, these sixteenth-century [...]

Penzance

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Penzance has been called the “capital of the Land’s End peninsula”, a tribute to its traditional importance. The harbour is divided in two sections; a tidal section and a closed, or floating harbour. In the summer the Scillonian III ferry makes regular sailings from Penzance to the Isles of Scilly. Located on the shores of [...]

Oxford

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{mosimage}Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous throughout the world over for its University and place in history. It is now a bustling cosmopolitan town. With a mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. You can visit one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, go out for a drink [...]

The Lake District

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The Lake District National Park is 885 square miles in size, the largest of the eleven national parks in England and Wales and contains over 1800 miles of footpaths through some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside. It offers spectacular mountains, peaceful lakes, fells and bustling market towns. A good starting point for a visit is [...]

Cambridge

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{mosimage}The city of Cambridge is small and you should expect to walk for most of your visit as the area is heavily pedestrianised. Be constantly on the alert for bicycles, as almost everyone seems to cycle. Captivatingly beautiful, Cambridge has magnificent courtyards, the bridges and ‘Backs’ along the River Cam. The wealth of architectural Most [...]

Glastonbury

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Glastonbury sits on a former island in the Somerset Levels – the Isle of Avalon. It has been a magnetic pilgrimage place since ancient times, a Druidic centre and one of Europe’s greatest medieval abbeys. It is also an easy journey from airfields like Wycombe Air Park and West London Aero Club. An aerial view [...]

Inverness

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Enjoy a friendly atmosphere of Inverness and bask in highland hospitality at its finest. You can choose to stay at a bed and breakfast, an economy hotel or live in the lap of luxury at one of the four star establishments. There are also many guest cottages that you can rent for a day, a [...]