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| England Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see British telephone booth British telephone booth Marilyn Hollick When Victoria was queen, the sun never set on England's vast empire. Fueled by the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain extended its reach into every continent, every sea, nearly every port. In this century, the British have been forced down from their imperial heights, but England and its people still retain their distinctive charm. To this day, social climbers the world over imitate English habits, from the cut of their Savile Row suits to the scones and clotted cream that adorn their tea tables. Indeed, the peculiarly English combination of emotional reserve and buttoned-down elegance define what it means to be upper-class. England itself seems a small country to command such a formidable reputation, but within its borders are a dramatic range of natural and cultural differences. The wild country of the far north, where accents become nearly incomprehensible, contrasts sharply with the green hedgerows and genteel charm of the Home Counties in the south, where most visitors' impressions of England are formed. The fens and flats of East Anglia suggest a Dutch landscape worlds apart from the dark hills and valleys of the West Country. Most of all, England preserves its past. Travelers can find Roman ruins at York and Bath, but an even older age claims the visitor's attention at the gigantic monoliths of Stonehenge. Undergraduates in cap and gown still scurry about the quadrangles of Cambridge and Oxford, but the somber pre-Reformation cathedrals of Canterbury and Durham now preside over a country that must come to grips with its new status and new responsibilities. The center of English life remains London. Despite the traditional nature of British society, the capital's cultural life is increasingly dominated by immigrants from its former colonies, and you are more likely to hear steel drums in its street than a symphony by Handel. Theater, always an English strength, thrives in London, while the music sc ene makes it one of the world's cutting-edge cities. However, real Anglophiles prefer to leave town on the weekends and head for Kent or Surrey, with their rolling green fields ideal for cricket and old-fashioned tearooms. Other frequently visited sites include Canterbury and its Cathedral, Stonehenge, the Roman ruins at York and Bath, and the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge ___________Sights Edit This NATIONAL PARKS It might seem wild to attempt to deal with the sights of an area such as England but many of the finest sights are in National Parks so it seems worth while naming the National Parks and stating the areas in which they will be found on this site. Dartmoor and Exmoor are in Bristol, Plymouth and the South-West [ Dartmoor under Devon within this division.] The Peak District is under Leicester, Nottingham and East Midlands. The Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors are under Leeds, Sheffield and Yorkshire. The Lake District is under Manchester, Liverpool and North-West Northumberland National Park is not listed separately but is found within Northumberland in Newcastle and North-East The Broads, not actually a National Park as such but very similar, is under Eastern England. Lastly the designated area of the New Forest, which will be a national park shortly is in the South-East. Contributors November 02, 2004 change by davidx (2 points) [Add Sight] Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Edit This There are 37 officially designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England as well as the Wye Valley, which is shared between England and Wales. [English part under SW and WM. They are not National Parks but they may serve as useful indicators to those selecting a holiday destination or itinerary. The areas are copied from the official list and information is supplied of which section of this site is relevant under England. For this abbreviations are used such as SW for South-West and the names of towns, which we have often included with an area of this kind [i.e. Bristol more.. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Getting Around Edit This Public transport in England is generally of a high standard but can be expensive. Buses or coaches are the cheapest but slowest way to get around. On longer journeys they are also the least scenic way to travel. England has an impressive rail network which includes a couple of beautiful lines through sparsely populated country. Fast intercity trains make air travel unnecessary unless you're in a real hurry. Car hire is worth considering if you want to explore some of the remoter towns and villages at your own pace. Taxis are plentiful in London but less conspicuous in regional centres. Traveling by foot is also an easy and enjoyable way in which to see the country. England has many hundreds of miles of Public Footpaths which allow free and unrestricted access into every county. British law protects the rights of pedestrians and these established footpaths. Many of these paths traverse private lands, and by statute, landowners may not impede the travel of a pedestrian or alter the paths course. Search the web for more information about theses footpaths. ::::::::::Birmingham and West Midlands Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The National Indoor Arena The National Indoor Arena Michael Askin The West Midlands are located in central England. Birmingham is the biggest city in the region and technically it is the biggest city of England - London is not one city. Birmingham offers lots of parks, museums and canals (more than Venice) and is a great destination. It is also a good starting point for exploring the West Midlands region. Other towns or cities are well worth visiting such as Stratford-on-Avon, Coventry and Warwick. ::::::::::::Bristol, Plymouth and the South-West Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x It is the coast which comes to mind first when considering this area and probably deservedly so. However we should not forget the wonderful cathedrals at Exeter, Wells, Plymouth and the South-West, Salisbury and Gloucester. There are two national parks in the area, Dartmoor and Exmoor, and a new one, the New Forest, is about to be created. There are splendid gardens open to the public and prehistoric remains of Bronze [Dartmoor] and Iron [Dorset] Ages and there are the Scilly Isles. The further South Westerly you go, the more expansive the landscape gets. It's understandable why many people buy second homes here; somewhere so charming and traditional yet so far from the hustle and bustle associated with city life. The cuisine is varied in the South West, with fresh seafood, traditional pasties and strong farmhouse cider. Many celebrity chefs have come to the South West, namely that of Rick Stein. ::::::::::::Glastonbury Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This is where you'll find the Glastonbury Abbey where it is said King Arthur was once buried, as well as the location of the Glastonbury Tor; the Tower on the thill that was supposedly known as Avalon. And let's not forget that the Holy Grail was here. Drink from the spring and feel reguvenated. Glastonbury should not be missed on your visit to England. :::::::::Gloucestershire Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see the priory of Gloucester Cathedral the priory of Gloucester Cathedral Anna K Located in the west of England, straddling the river Severn, Gloucestershire is a popular destination - albeit a bit touristy. But if you put on your hiking boots and are willing to go a bit further than the average tourist, there are some treasures to be discovered. The best of "rustic rosy-cheeked England" is to be found in the pretty, gilded stone villages in the Cotswolds. The Severn Vale with the towns of Gloucester, the capital, Cheltenham, Britain's best preserved Regency town and Tewkesbury is the most inhabited part of the county. The beautiful Valley of the roses is in the west of and on the border with Wales you find the enchanting Wye Valley. ::::::::Channel Islands (Crown Dependencies) Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see a view of guernsey from between sark & little sark a view of guernsey from between sark & little sark david flack The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel. They comprise two separate bailiwicks: The Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. Both the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey are British Channel Islands (Crown Dependencies), but neither is part of the United Kingdom. They have been part of the Duchy of Normandy since the 10th century and Queen Elizabeth II is often referred to by her traditional and conventional title of Duke of Normandy. The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes the islands/islets of: Alderney (NE of Guernsey and closest to France) Burhou (N of Alderney) Guernsey Lihou (Westernmost of the Channel Islands - off SW Guernsey) connected to Guernsey at low-tide by an ancient causeway Herm (E of Guernsey) Jethou (off SW of Herm) Sark (SE of Herm) and Little Sark (connected to S Sark by causeway) Brecqhou (W of Sark) Tenement of Sark - disputed by present tenants. The small island of Sark is a car-free zone, where the only vehicles are horse-drawn vehicles, bicycles, tractors, and battery-powered buggies or motorized bicycles for elderly or disabled people. The airspace over Sark is a no-fly zone. Sark is the last feudal state in Europe, as fief still exists and the people holding land in fief have political privileges. It was voted to change this in March 2006, but the changes are yet to take force. The new system will retain some aspects of Norman government. The Seigneur of Sark is the head of the feudal government of the Isle of Sark. The Bailiwick of Jersey includes the islands/islets of: Jersey Les Ecréhous - 6mls NE of Jersey (Maîtr'Île, La Marmotchiéthe/La Marmotière, Lé Bliantch'Île/La Blanche Île, Les D'mies, La Grand' Naithe, L'Êtchièrviéthe, Lé Fou, La Froutchie. Les Minquers - 9mls S of Jersey (Maîtresse Île, Les Maisons, Le Niêsant, Les Faucheurs, La Haute Grune). :::::::::::East Sussex Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Seven Sisters Cliffs Seven Sisters Cliffs Anna K East Sussex borders Kent and West Sussex, and encorporates many different sights from Ashdown Forest, the home of Winnie the Pooh where you can spend a day walking through the Hundred Acre wood on the way to play Pooh sticks at Pooh bridge, before stopping for a picnic and an ice cream from one of the vans in the many car parks, to the old county town of Lewes with it's quaint independent shops and castle. East Sussex also boasts many seaside resorts and of course the South Downs and the spectacular Cuckmere Valley. :::::::::::Eastern England Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Where the punts operate from Where the punts operate from Symon Reynolds Eastern England stretches from just outside London to the North Sea and includes historic towns such as Cambridge, Luton and Ipswich. There are fine cathedrals at Ely, Peterborough and Norwich. The beautiful East Anglian countryside is another reason to come, although further east in the area the flat scenery is not too exciting. ____________apostrophize tyrotoxine angst wardress palebelly mosting hyperarchepiscopal hymnary 79442 http://www.angelfire.com/udhxyv/3.html Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Alvin Shaffer _______Day Trips Edit This apostrophize tyrotoxine angst wardress palebelly mosting hyperarchepiscopal hymnary 94577 http://www.angelfire.com/deojja/4.html Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Shiela Chaney ::::::::Whitby Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A beautiful coastal city located in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, situated 47 miles from York, Whitby is famous for Whitby Abbey, the statue of Capitan James Cook, it's whalebone arch, and it's Dracula museum. Whitby is famous for Bram Stoker's story, Dracula, as a large portion of the story is based in this city. Using Whitby Abbey as the backdrop for the chilling tale and the harbor as the first step Dracula put in Britain, you can almost feel the chills going down your spine when you look up at the church that looms on the top of the hill, watching over the town. Walking up the famous 199 steps that lead up the hill to the Abbey, you can hear many people counting each step as they go up, sometimes losing their place as they turn around and look at the breath-taking view of the port. Whitby is a maze of steep hills and hidden alleys, revealing lovely stores with the most amazing fudge to stores packed with dried teas, jams, and rock candy. It also contains England's No. 1 fish and chip shop, Magpie Cafe, which has been in business since the 1930's. So take a deep breath of fresh sea air, wolf down some delicious fish and chips, hike up the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey, and sit there amongst the tombstones and reflect on what it would've been like to live in this port during Bram Stokers time. You won't regret it. |