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Lincoln
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England. The city is a tourist centre, but is rarely overwhelmed by tourists; those who come do so to visit the numerous historic buildings, including of course, the Cathedral and the Castle and the specialist shops of Steep Hill and Bailgate. The Collection, of which the Usher Gallery is now a part, is an important attraction. Housed partly in a recently opened, purpose-built venue it currently contains over 2,000,000 objects. Any material from official archaeological excavations in Lincolnshire is eventually deposited at in The Collection so it is growing all the time. Other attractions include the Museum of Lincolnshire Life. Tranquil destinations close by include Whisby Nature Reserve and Hartsholme Park, whilst noisier entertainment can be found atWaddington airfield, Scampton airfield, base of the RAF's "Red Arrows" jet aerobatic team, the County Showground or the Cadwell Park motor racing circuit near Louth. Because of its climate, Lincoln attracts many of its tourists in the summer, but also during the second weekend of December, when the Bailgate area of the city holds its annual Christmas market in and around the Castle grounds.
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Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. Built across a ridge of hills the city's urban area runs directly into Bootle and Crosby in Sefton to the north, and Huyton and Prescot in Knowsley to the east. It faces Wallasey and Birkenhead across the River Mersey to the west. Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians and nicknamed "Scousers", in reference to the local meal known as 'scouse', a form of stew. In the late 19th century, Liverpool laid claim to being the "second Port of the Empire", handling more goods than any British city outside London. In 2007, the city will be celebrating its 800th anniversary, and in 2008, will hold the European Capital of Culture title. Liverpool contains more public sculpture than in any UK city aside from Westminster, more listed buildings than any city apart from London and, surprisingly, more Georgian houses than the city of Bath. Many well-known architects are represented in Liverpool, including Peter Ellis, Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, John Foster, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Frederick Gibberd. In 2004 Liverpool's waterfront was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the city's importance in the development of the world's trading system and dock technology. The docks are central to Liverpool's history, with arguably the best-known being Albert Dock. Liverpool is also well known for its love of football and its two famous football clubs, Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C..
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Llandudno is a seaside resort and town on the North Wales coast between Conwy and Colwyn Bay. Llandudno was specifically built as a mid-Victorian era holiday destination and is now the largest seaside resort in Wales often referred to as the 'Queen of the Welsh Resorts'. Spend a day Llandudno's North Shore, the wide sweeping bay of sand and shingle, walk along the town's award winning pier, and make sure you ride the Great Orme Tramway.
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London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. An important settlement for around two millennia, London is today one of the world's most important business and financial centres, and its influence in politics, culture, education, entertainment, media, fashion, sport and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the key global cities. Its population is very cosmopolitan, drawing from a wide range of peoples, cultures and religions, speaking over 300 different languages. London is an international transport hub, with five international airports and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world, and its principal airport, Heathrow, carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world. London is a major tourist destination, with iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye amongst its many attractions, along with famous institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery. London has so much to offer in terms of museums, galleries, religious sites, tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and sporting venues; just make sure you give yourself enough time to properly explore it!
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Looe is a coastal town in the Caradon district of south-east Cornwall, England, UK. It lies around 20 miles west of the city of Plymouth and 7 miles south of Liskeard. Situated around a small harbour and along a steep-sided valley, Looe is in fact two towns, East Looe and West Looe, connected by bridge across the River Looe which flows between them, to reach the sea beside a sandy beach. Off shore to the west, opposite the stonier Hannafore beach, lies the picturesque St. George's Island, commonly known as Looe Island. Looe remains a fishing town, and several fish dealers operate from the docks of East Looe. With its fleet of small fishing boats returning their catches to port daily, Looe has a reputation for producing excellent fresh fish. The town is also a centre for shark fishing, and is the home of the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain. Looe's main business today is tourism, with much of the town given over to hotels, guest houses and holiday homes, along with a large number of pubs, restaurants, and shops selling beach equipment, ice cream and Cornish pasties. Inland from Looe lie many camping and caravan sites, as well as a famous Woolly monkey sanctuary. Other local attractions include the beaches, sailing, fishing and diving, and spectacular coastal walks (especially that via Talland to Polperro. In the area are several stately homes, including Antony House, Cotehele, Mount Edgcumbe, and Lanhydrock House, as well as the Eden Project near St Austell. Outside the busy summer months, the town remains a centre for shopping and entertainment for local villages. There is a tradition of the townsfolk wearing fancy dress on New Year's Eve, when the streets throng with revellers in inventive outfits. Looe is in the top 10 places in the UK to celebrate New Year.
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Loughborough (pronounced LUFF-burra, LUFF-bruh, or as the majority of the student population call it, lufbra) is the largest town in Leicestershire, England. The River Soar passes through the town in the form of the Loughborough Navigation, a canal which is part of the Grand Union Canal system. Loughborough University forms a major part of the town, and is particularly noted for its sporting successes. In 2006 Loughborough University was ranked 6th position by the Times' Good University Guide.
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Luton is a large town and local government district in the south of England, located 51 km (32 miles) north of London. Luton is the home town of the Luton Town Football Club - "The Hatters" which dates back to when Luton had a substantial millinery industry. London Luton Airport is to the south-east of the town. The main campus of the University of Bedfordshire is in the town centre. The town has several large parks, Wardown houses the museum and is located near the town centre. Stockwood houses a craft museum and the Mossman Collection. Wardown Park and the museum were a gift to the town from the then Mayor Asher Hucklesby. Luton Carnival is the biggest one-day carnival in Europe, which usually takes place on the late May Bank Holiday. Crowds usually top 150,000 on each occasion, with it being a huge multicultural event attended by people from all over the country.
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Sometimes described as the "Capital of the North", Manchester today is a centre of the arts, the media, higher education and commerce, and is considered by many of its citizens to be England's second city. Manchester is also well known for its sporting connections, being associated with two major Premier League football teams, Manchester City and Manchester United and having hosted the XVII Commonwealth Games in 2002. Manchester is a major retail centre. It has two large shopping malls; the Manchester Arndale in the middle of the city and the out-of-town Trafford Centre. The city centre has a number of smaller shopping centres, including The Triangle, which caters for a more youthful and upmarket clientele and the Royal Exchange Centre. It has a range of restaurants, bars, and clubs, spanning the famous "curry mile" in Rusholme to traditional ‘grub’, Chinatown, modern bars and bistros at Deansgate Locks in the city centre. There are also many top class restaurants. For Mancunians, the pop musical heritage of the city has been a source of great pride. The city’s eclectic mix of music has helped to create the sense among its inhabitants that Manchester is the most important city in world music. Local groups and bands have included: The Bee Gees, M People, Oasis, Simply Red, Take That, the Happy Mondays, The Charlatans, James and The Stone Roses.
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Newbury is the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated on the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and has a town centre containing many 17th century buildings. Newbury is best known for its racecourse which hosts the prestigious Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup in late November, and for the adjoining former airbase at Greenham Common. Newbury is served by two railway stations, Newbury and Newbury Racecourse, which both lie on the Great Western Main Line. Newbury is home to the world headquarters of the mobile network operator Vodafone, which is the town's largest employer with over 4,000 people. Before building their £129 million headquarters in the outskirts of the town in 2003, Vodafone used 64 buildings spread across the town centre.
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Take a walk along the newly developed Quayside, marvel at the Gateshead Millenium Bridge and then visit the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. In the evening, drink and eat at one of the trendy restaurants and bars along the water front or in the town centre. Newcastle is fast becoming the cultural heart of the North, and millions of visitors are wowed by its attractions each year. Remember not to miss a trip to the seaside - swim if you dare!
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Norwich is a popular destination for a city break; major attractions include 11th-century Norwich Cathedral, the cobbled streets and museums of old Norwich, a Norman Castle and the ultra modern Forum. Norwich is also one of the Uk's top ten shopping destinations, with a mix of high street names, individual shops and one of the largest outdoor markets in England. The local football team is Norwich City FC (the Canaries) and they play at Carrow Road.
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The city of Nottingham is situated in the East Midlands of England and is the county town of Nottinghamshire. At the heart of Nottingham City Centre is the Old Market Square which is surrounded by the main shopping streets. The Council House, with tall dome, is at the top of the square and contains the Exchange Arcade, a shopping centre. Nottingham receives a considerable number of visitors, attracted by the nightlife, shops, history, and by the legend of Robin Hood - visiting Sherwood Forest, Nottingham Castle and The Tales of Robin Hood on Maid Marian Way. Popular history-based tourist attractions in central Nottingham include the Castle, City of Caves, Lace Market, The Galleries of Justice, and the City's ancient pubs. Also worth visiting is the bohemian quarter of the city known as Hockley; this is situated close to the attractively redeveloped Lace Market area. If you are looking for entertainment then Nottingham has two large-capacity theatres; the Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal. There is also the 2,500-capacity Nottingham Royal Concert Hall and 9,500-capacity Nottingham Arena which attract the biggest names in popular music. Nottingham has 2 football teams, Nottingham Forest (twice winners of the European Cup under Brian Clough) and Notts County (the oldest football team in the world - founded in 1862). Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club play at the Trent Bridge cricket ground. There are numerous parks and gardens throughout the city which include Wollaton Park (over 500 acres), Colwick Park (which includes the racecourse), the Nottingham Arboretum, Forest Recreation Ground and Victoria Park. Sherwood Forest, Rufford Country Park, Creswell Crags and Clumber Park are further away from the city itself.
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Oxford is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and cultural cities in England. Famed around the world for its prestigious university, it also offers tourists a fascinating history, many stunning buildings, and a great social scene. Oxford has been at the centre of learning in England for over 800 years, but there is much more to the city than its famed university. The city combines a wonderful mix of history, culture, and modern exuberance.
Once you've visited Oxford you'll be back time and time again to soak up the atmosphere of what has to be one of the jewels of England.
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Paignton's economy relies heavily on tourism and the town is marketed as a location for family holidays. During the summer, the long red sandy beach is packed with tourists eating ice cream and fish and chips. Paignton beach and the nearby Preston Sands are used for water sports such as wind and kite surfing, as well as dinghy sailing. Paignton Pier and the multiscreen Apollo Cinema are attractions on the sea front area adjacent to Paignton Green. During the summer period there are special events including firework displays and often an appearance from the Red Arrows RAF display team. The seafront and harbour area contains pubs and night clubs, and there is a wide range of restaurants in the town. The town also has hotels, and bed and breakfast accommodation. Paignton Zoo, one of the largest zoos in Britain, is situated on the outskirts of the town. The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is a popular attraction, operating steam trains from Paignton to Kingswear, from where a ferry can be taken across the River Dart to Dartmouth. The line was closed by British Rail during the cutbacks of the Beeching era in the 1960s, and is operated today as a heritage railway line.
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Perth has a number of popular architectural and historical attractions, most notably Scone Palace and St. John's Kirk. It is also the centre of the regimental Black Watch whose base is located on Dunkeld Road, and whose museum is located inside Balhousie Castle. The Castle, of medieval origins, and the seat of the Eviot family, was extensively altered and enlarged in the 19th century, and retains little of its original character. Branklyn Gardens by the Dundee Road is a world-renowned garden, its centerpiece being its collection of Himalayan blue poppies. The major green areas in the city are the North and South Inch parks, which together with the Riverside Park, better known as the Middle Inch, form three quarters of a ring around the city centre. Kinnoull Hill and Craigie Hill, well provided with forest walks, give spectacular views of the city. Two Historic Scotland properties within a short distance of the town are Huntingtower Castle, former seat of the Earls of Gowrie (open all year; entrance charge), and Elcho Castle, former seat of the Wemyss family (open in summer; entrance charge). Both are excellent examples of late medieval Scottish tower-houses, and are popular sites for weddings.
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Plymouth is a city in the southwest of England in the county of Devon. It is located at the mouths of the rivers Plym and Tamar and at the head of one of the world's largest and most spectacular natural harbours, the Plymouth Sound. The city has a rich maritime past and was once one of the two most important Royal Navy bases in the United Kingdom, a factor that made the city a prime target of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. After the destruction of the dockyards and city centre in the blitz of 1941, Plymouth was rebuilt under the guidance of architect Patrick Abercrombie and is now one of the few remaining naval dockyards in the United Kingdom and the largest naval base in Western Europe. Important locations in the city include The Royal Citadel, Devonport Dockyard and The Barbican from where the Pilgrims left for the New World in 1620. If you are looking for entertainment, the Theatre Royal and its Drum Theatre show many current and widely acclaimed productions. Also, the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery is home to vast collections of fine and decorative arts, natural history and human history. The evenings centre around Plymouth's infamous Union Street. Once lined with numerous music halls and cinemas, the street is now home to a wide number of bars, clubs and casinos. The local football team is called Plymouth Argyle Football Club, and play their home games at the Home Park stadium in Central Park.
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Poole is a coastal town, port and tourist destination, situated on the shores of the English Channel, in the ceremonial county of Dorset in southern England. Poole Harbour (said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney) has been a working port for many hundreds of years, though the port has declined somewhat as the shallow water cannot take the largest ships. The harbour is noted for its ecology: supporting saltmarsh, mudflats and an internationally important population of wintering waterfowl, as well as the Brownsea Island nature reserve, where the Scouting movement began. Today the port is amongst other things the home of Sunseeker, manufacturers of luxury yachts, and the departure point for ferries (Brittany Ferries and Condor Ferries) to France and the Channel Islands. The quayside and harbour was the place from which some ships departed for the D-Day landings of World War II. Poole Harbour is a popular location for watersports because it is sheltered and calm. Poole Harbour is also one of the largest centres for sailing in the UK with many yacht clubs including Lilliput Sailing Club, Parkstone Yacht Club and Poole Yacht Club.
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Reading was an important centre in the medieval period, as the site of an important monastery with strong royal connections, but suffered serious economic damage during the 17th century from which it took a long time to recover. Today it is again an important commercial centre in Southern England and is often referred to as the capital of the Thames Valley, with the headquarters of some major British companies and the UK offices of a number of major foreign multinationals, especially in the IT industry, including Microsoft, Oracle, Sage, Xansa and Yell.com. It is located at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and has excellent transport links to London. Every year Reading plays host to two important festivals. The Reading Festival has been running since 1971, while WOMAD found a home in the town in 1990. Internationally, it is perhaps for these two events that the town is best known. Reading Football Club, nicknamed The Royals, play their home games at the Madejski Stadium near junction 11 of the M4. Reading has a good shopping centre with the majority of shops situated in Broad Street and the Oracle Shopping Centre. The Oracle Riverside development provides a number of good restaurants, bars and a cinema all beautifully positioned beside the canal - great for sitting outside in the summer!
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Sheffield is a city in the north of England located on the River Sheaf. The city became world famous in the 19th century for its production of steel however international competition caused a decline during the 1970s and 1980s. In recent years the city has reinvented itself as a sporting and technology city. Sheffield has two major theatres, the Lyceum Theatre and the Crucible Theatre, which together with the smaller Studio Theatre make up the largest theatre complex outside London. There are four major art galleries, including the modern Millennium Galleries and the Site Gallery, which specialises in multimedia. The Sheffield Walk of Fame in the City Centre honours famous Sheffielders like the Hollywood version. The city also has a number of other attractions such as the Sheffield Winter Gardens, the Peace Gardens and the Botanical Gardens. There is also a city farm at Heeley City Farm and a second animal collection in Graves Park that is open to the public. The city also has several museums, including the Weston Park Museum, the Kelham Island Museum, the Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet and Shepherd Wheel. Victoria Quays is also a popular canal-side leisure and office quarter. The city has many parks such as Millhouses Park, Endcliffe Park and Graves Park. Sheffield is also a major retail centre, home to many High Street and department stores as well as designer boutiques. The main city centre shopping areas are on The Moor precinct, Fargate, Orchard Square and the Devonshire Quarter. Local sporting teams include the two football clubs: Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield Eagles rugby league, Sheffield Tigers Rugby Union, Sheffield Sharks basketball, Sheffield Steelers ice hockey and Sheffield Tigers Speedway teams.
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Southampton is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England. It is the closest city to the New Forest, situated approximately halfway between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Southampton lies at the northern-most point of Southampton Water where it is joined by the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south. The city is home to the University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University and West Quay shopping centre, which was the biggest city-centre shopping mall in Europe when it was opened. Southampton is named the 'Green City' as it is graced with many green spaces and parks. Standing in any area of Southampton, if you turn 360 degrees you will see at least one form of greenery. The largest green space is Southampton Common, parts of which are used to host the annual summer festivals, circuses and fun fairs. The Common covers a larger area than Hyde Park in London and includes a Wildlife Centre on the former site of Southampton Zoo, a swimming pool and several lakes and ponds. Southampton has a vibrant nightlife and thriving café culture. Music is an important aspect of the city and there are several stadiums and outlets for this. Southampton Football Club (nicknamed "The Saints") plays their home games at St Mary's Stadium and won the FA Cup in 1976, beating Manchester United 1-0.
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Stansted International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the UK after London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport. The airport is owned and operated by BAA. It is the third-busiest airport in the London area after Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. There is one terminal consisting of three boarding piers, one connected to the main terminal by a pedestrian bridge and the other two by a people mover system. The terminal facilities include a bureau de change, left luggage service, several shops and restaurants as well as internet access. Car hire and taxis can also be arranged from within the terminal building. The airport is named after the small village Stansted Mountfitchet. The nearest larger towns to the airport are Bishop's Stortford and Harlow.
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Stratford-upon-Avon is a town on the River Avon in south Warwickshire, England. The town is the birthplace and deathbed of William Shakespeare and because of its Shakespearian connections the area is a popular tourist destination, receiving about three million visitors a year from all over the world. On the banks of the Avon stands the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. The RSC also runs two smaller theatres, the Swan, which is modelled on an Elizabethan theatre, and The Other Place, a black box theatre. Other tourist attractions within the town include the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and two contemporary buildings, Hall's Croft (the one-time home of Shakespeare's daughter, Susannah) and New Place, which stands on the site of an earlier house originally owned by the playwright himself. Also within the town is Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptised and is buried. Near to the town are several other properties associated with Shakespeare: Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Shottery, the former home of Shakespeare's wife, Mary Arden's House, the former home of his mother, and farms and buildings at Snitterfield, the former home of his father. Non-Shakespearean attractions include a Teddy Bear Museum, a Butterfly Farm, a Witchcraft Exhibition, the Bancroft Gardens, and The Black Swan (locally known as the 'Dirty Duck'), a pub said to be frequented by actors 'fresh from the stage'. The Stratford Town Walk and Stratford Town Ghost Walk are favourite visitor attractions. Stratford Town Walk offer a guided public walk every day of the year - even Christmas Day - to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Grammar School, Theatres and Holy Trinity Church. The guides entertain and inform with lots of information that you could never discover from a guide book. In the evening on Mon, Thurs and Fri there is a spooky ghost walk around the historic streets to hear grisly stories of ghosts, witches, murder and mayhem. Monthly ghost cruises take place from April to October. Each year on or about Michaelmas Day Stratford hosts one of the largest Mop Fairs in the country. Six kilometres away is Charlecote Park, an historic house set in a deer park, from where Shakespeare reputedly poached deer. Eight miles away is Ragley Hall, one of England's finest stately homes and home to the Jerwood Sculpture Park.
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Swansea is the second largest city in Wales, situated on the South Wales coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula . It grew to its present importance during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming a centre of heavy industry. With its seaside location and varied inland geography, Swansea makes a suitable destination for a range of outdoor activies like swimming, sailing, water skiing, surfing, sea angling, canoeing, and rowing, or hiking. The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are the most popular with swimmers and tourists with children, whereas the wide and calm waters of Swansea Bay tend to attract the water-sport enthusiast. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy countryside views throughout the year. Although little known on the tourist map, the North of Swansea has some of the most outstanding countryside in the country, with panoramas of the Welsh mountains. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the county, the former fishing village of Mumbles (located on the western edge of Swansea Bay) has a variety restaurants and coffee shops. The promenade at Mumbles offers a panoramic view of the Swansea Bay vista.
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Swindon is situated in Wiltshire in the South West of England. It has 2 shopping areas in the town centre - The Brunel Centre and the Parade, a number of retail parks including Greenbridge, West Swindon Shopping Centre, Stratton and the Orbital Shopping Park, and the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet (indoor shopping mall) for reduced price designer goods. Adjacent to the McArthur Glen is the Steam Railway Museum which shows Swindon's part in the history of the Great Western Railway. There is also a number of public parks which include Lydiard Country Park, Stanton Park, Barbury Castle, Queens Park and Coate Water. Swindon is home to some major business headquarters and distribution centres, and has excellent travel links into London and the West Country.
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Tenby (meaning "little town of the fishes") is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, lying on Carmarthen Bay. The town probably originated as a Viking settlement and later grew as a port around the now-ruined Tenby Castle. It is now a popular seaside holiday resort. Attractions in Tenby include four kilometres of sandy beaches, the 13th-century town walls including the Five Arches barbican gate, the 15th-century St. Mary's Church, the Tudor Merchant's House (National Trust), a museum with art gallery, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, part of Britain's only coastal National Park. Boats sail from Tenby's harbour to the monastic Caldey Island. St Catherine's Island just offshore is linked to the town at low tide.
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Torquay (Devon, England) is located south of Exeter just north of Torbay, and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay. In the 19th century it became a fashionable seaside resort, being renowned for its healthy climate and gaining the nickname of the 'English Riviera'. There are numerous tourist attractions in the area: Kents Cavern is said to be Britain's most important Stone Age Site and was home to early man for around 700,000 years. Living Coasts is also worth a visit; built on the site of a former public bath, this is now a coastal zoo attraction. Finally, Babbacombe Model Village is considered one of the best examples of a model village in England. In the evenings, there are a number of pubs and restaurants in the town, and the Princess Theatre for those looking for some culture.
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Victoria is the area of inner city London lying close to (and named after) Victoria Station. This area includes Victoria Street, the northern section of Buckingham Palace Road, Wilton Road, Grosvenor Gardens, Bressenden Place and Eccleston Street. Victoria Street runs on an east-west axis from the station to Broad Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. There is a new development, called Cardinal Walk (located across the street from Westminster Cathedral), which contains a selection of restaurants, banks and shops.
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Warwick is the historic county town of Warwickshire in England. It lies upon the River Avon and is located 11 miles south of Coventry and 2.5 miles west of Leamington Spa. At the Heart of England, Warwick has a wealth of specialist independent shops, restaurants, pubs and accommodation. There is also a vibrant cultural scene with three internationally renowned annual festivals ranging from the Spoken Word, Classical and Contemporary Music to a Folk Festival and the World Famous Victorian Evening, held in late November or early December. Warwick Chamber of Trade helps to promote the town for visitors, residents and businesses. The town is also famous for the impressive Warwick Castle, the construction of which began in 1068, which attracts huge numbers of tourists from around the world. The town centre is also known for its historic architecture, and contains a mixture of Tudor and 17th-century buildings. Warwick is also known for Warwick Racecourse, near the west gate of the medieval town which hosts several televised meets a year. Within the racecourse there is a small golf course.
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Whitby is a historic town in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England. Nowadays it is a fishing port and tourist destination. The town was awarded "Best Seaside Resort 2006", by Which? Holiday magazine. There are plently of actiities available to you in Whitby; why not go horse riding in the North Yorkshire Moors, canoeing on the River Esk at Ruswarp, crazy golf on the West Cliff or swimming in the North sea if you are feeling brave! Why not try fishing either on-shore or out at sea, or take a pleasure boat out in Whitby Bay. If you like walking, Whitby is perfect with excellent walks in and around Whitby, Falling Foss, May Beck and Robin Hoods Bay. You should also visit the fish market in Whitby, which sells the freshest, highest quality fish available anywhere. A traditional fish and chips will finish off your day perfectly.
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Wilmslow is a town in the Borough of Macclesfield in Cheshire, England. It lies to the south of the city of Manchester between Alderley Edge and Handforth. Wilmslow is well known, like Alderley Edge, for having many famous residents, notably footballers, stars of Coronation Street and rich Manchester businessmen.
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The town of Windermere, Cumbria, lies around one kilometre away from the lake of the same name. It has a number of museums and a railway station which offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line. The main draw of the town is lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England, and is entirely within the Lake District National Park. It has been one of the country’s most popular places for holidays and summer homes since 1847, when the Kendal and Windermere Railway built a branch line to it. If you would like to stay closer to the lake, the town of Bowness-on-Windermere would be well suited for you due to its lakeside location. Boats from the piers in Bowness (about a fifteen-minute walk from the top of Windermere town) sail around the lake, many calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere is a place of outstanding natural beauty which gives visitors unforgettable experiences all year round.
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