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Holidays in the Heart of England - Travel information heart of England.
Staffordshire, the Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
Cities in the Heart of England : Birmingham, Derby, Hereford, Leicester, Lichfield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester and more
There is England and there is the Heart of England. This is the very heart of Britain, capturing the very essence of Englishness. Here you'll experience sights, sounds and sensations that
will live in your memory forever: Stunning vistas from the Peak District in Staffordshire, the magnificent splendor of grand stately homes and rumbling thunder of horses at racecourses up and down the
region. The story of the Heart of England is written in a time-capsule of stone and iron - from mighty castles and cathedrals to the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, birthplace of the industrial
revolution. There are picturesque cottages in countless sleepy hamlets where, at the village inn, the tradition of hospitality spans centuries.
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Boating Holidays
- Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrowboat,
onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one. That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.
In the Heart of England you can drift through the vales whose beauty has inspired some of Britain's most
distinguished poets, authors and musicians. You can travel the same waters that Shakespeare fished, enjoy
a meal at a heavily beamed waterside inn or, journeying to the West Country, see the Roman splendours and
Georgian elegance of Bath, or absorb the maritime heritage of Bristol, once the keystone of the UK's mercantile power.
Camping & Caravanning
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
Car Hire in the Heart of England
Holiday Autos -
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Holiday Homes / Holiday Cottages & Apartments in the Heart of England
- leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible
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Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire | Cheshire | Shakespeare Country | Hereford, Worcester and The Wye Valley | Peak District | Shropshire
- Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season.
You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings.
Interhome - Holiday homes
Peak District Holiday Cottage - Dovedale
Located in the idyllic village of Alstonefield, Dovedale in the Peak District, UK. Three-star rating. Sleeps six, two bathrooms. Cottage and area fully illustrated on Web site. Book online : www.dovedale.info
Hostels / Youth Hostels
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
Youth Hostels England
Hotels in the Heart of England
Booking - Hotels in Birmingham
Novotel Birmingham Airport ***, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham (
This modern airport hotel is the only hotel situated on the airport complex, straight opposite Terminal 1 and within walking distance of the National Exhibition Centre
Booking - Hotels in Shropshire - Hotels in Shropshire
Hotels in Shrewsbury, Sutton Maddock, Telford, Shifnal, Wellington, Oswestry, Ketley, Bridgnorth, Weston, Wem, Broseley, Church Stretton, and more ..
Booking - Hotels in Staffordshire - Hotel Guide Staffordshire
Hotels in Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Stafford, Lichfield, Cannock, Stone, Tamworth, Aldridge, Burton upon Trent, Penkridge, Pattingham, Brewood, and more ....
Booking - Hotels in Warwickshire - Hotel Guide Warwickshire
Hotels in Bickenhill, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth, Leamington, Rugby, Nuneaton, Alcester, Henley in Arden, Studley, Shipston on Stour, Bidford, and more ...
Booking - Hotels in Worcestershire - Hotels in Worcestershire
Hotels in Worcester, Redditch, Great Malvern, Kidderminster, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Broadway, Hopwood, Stourport, Droitwich, Bewdley, Malvern Wells, and more ...
Booking - Hotels in West Midlands - Hotel Guide West Midlands
Hotels in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, West Bromwich, Baginton, Marston Green, Aldridge, Meriden, and more ...
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word
freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your
dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.
- Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car
Travel Guides Heart of England / Related books
Travel Guides Heart of England [ Amazon.co.uk ]
Heart of England (AA 40 Pub Walks & Cycle Rides S.)
Written and researched by experts in their field, the guides are designed to be practical and easy to use for a
perfectly planned day out for the whole family. Each guide includes 25 walks and 15 cycle rides with colour
photographs throughout showing sites, views and pubs along the route. A full colour map accompanies each
walk and cycle and there is practical information such as distance, minimum time and level of difficulty to make sure you make the most of your family day out.
Paperback 176 pages (June 15, 2005); Publisher: AA Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 0749544503
Nicholson Guide to the Waterways: Severn, Avon and Birmingham No.2 (Waterways Guide S.)
This guide to the waterways of the Severn, Avon and Birmingham area features four-colour Ordnance
Survey mapping, with facilities and towpaths clearly shown, and comprehensive navigational notes. Newly
restored/opened canals and rivers are included. The navigational notes contain information on: planning a
cruise, using a lock and bridges, winding holes, boatyards and local services. The notes also cover: the
history of each canal, places of interest, pubs and restaurants and opportunities for walking and cycling. The
waterways covered in this guide are: River Avon, Birmingham Canal Navigations, Droitwich Barge and Droitwich Junction Canal, Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and the River Severn, Staffordshire and
Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge and Dudley Canals, Stratford-on-Avon Canal and Worcester and Birmingham Canal.
Spiral-bound 168 pages (March 3, 2003); Publisher: OS-Nicholson
Cycling in the Heart of England
This guide for cyclists covers routes in Staffordshire, the Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire,
Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. It details 25 cycle tours, ranging from short rides suitable for all the family,
to half- and full-day rides for more experienced cyclists. Stage-by-stage route directions are provided with
colour mapping. Features include: on- and off-road routes; gradient diagrams; accumulated mileages; at-a-glance information boxes summarizing each tour; comprehensive information on places to visit and
refreshment stops; a brief introduction to the area; and advice on preparing for a cycling trip.
Spiral-bound 120 pages (August 5, 2002); Publisher: Collins; Language: English; ISBN: 0007123930.
Mountain Bike Guide: Quality Routes in the Peak District and Derbyshire
Mike Pearce
The region covered by the Peak District National Park and the county of Derbyshire is without doubt one of the
finest areas of England to explore by mountain bike. It extends from the gentle, intricate farmland of the south
to the stark and dramatic hills of the north where 'Great winds blow over miles and miles of ling and bog and
black rock, and the curlews still go crying in that empty air as they did before the Romans came.' (J.B.
Priestley) Varied landscapes, secluded villages, quiet pubs and a long and complex history all combine to
make riding in this part of the country a continually interesting and constantly surprising experience.
Paperback 135 pages (April 1, 2004); Publisher: The Ernest Press; Language: English; ISBN: 0948153741
Peak District: East and South (Freedom to Roam Guides S.)
Roly Smith (Editor)
Paperback 128 pages (February 1, 2005); Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0711224986
Transportation / How do I travel to the Heart of England
Birmingham Airport - Midlands' gateway
Manchester Airport
Nottingham East Midlands Airport [BMA ]
Opodo -
Flight tickets Heart of England.
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Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to the Heart of England
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- Coach Line to the Heart of England
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different
places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services
to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!
Arriva Derby
Trent Buses
Maps International -
Maps Heart of England
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
Multimap.com
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
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Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents
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The Midlands
The area is generally considered to include the counties of Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire,
Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, the West Midlands and Worcestershire.
The Midlands is often divided into the West Midlands and East Midlands. These are both administrative regions of England, but do not not fully cover the traditional region of the Midlands.
Staffordshire - Staffordshire County Council
Landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Stafford. Part of the National
Forest lies within its borders.
Districts: Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, South Staffordshire, Stafford
, Staffordshire Moorlands and Tamworth. Stoke-on-Trent is administered as a separate unitary authority.
Shropshire - Shropshire County Council
Shropshire is one of England's most rural counties. The county town is Shrewsbury, although the new town
of Telford is the largest town. Also in this rural county is Coalbrookdale, where the Industrial Revolution
started, Ironbridge, where the world's first iron bridge was constructed and Ditherington, where the world's first iron framed building was built.
Districts: North Shropshire, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Atcham, South Shropshire, Bridgnorth
Telford and Wrekin [ Unitary ]
Borough in the West Midlands region of England. It was created in 1974 as The Wrekin, a district of Shropshire.
Settlements: Donnington, Hadley, High Ercall, Madeley, Newport, Oakengates, Telford, Wellington
Warwickshire - Warwickshire County Council
Landlocked non-metropolitan county in central England. The county town is Warwick.
Districts: North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Rugby, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwick
Worcestershire - Worcestershire County Council
Districts: Worcester, Malvern Hills, Wyre Forest, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Wychavon
Birmingham
A dynamic business and leisure city, offering a world class cultural scene, a diverse and lively mix of
shopping, attractions, nightlife, major international events / exhibitions and easy access to beautiful countryside.
Derby - Derby City Council - Derby Tourist Information
Derby is a small friendly city with great appeal to visitors in search of unspoilt tradition and character. The
highlight of Derby's skyline is the ornate Cathedral tower. In its shadow lies a great multi-cultural city bursting
with a wealth of entertainment venues, attractions, parks and shopping. The compact, pedestrianised city centre makes exploring Derby's museums and attractions easy – most are free too!
Hereford - Herefordshire Home page
Leicester - Leicester City Council - Visit Leicestershire - Tourist Board
UK city of Leicester and the county of Leicestershire. This site provides a whole range of visitor information
including hotels, B&Bs, events, attractions, restaurants and much more. Whatever you're looking for in Leicestershire, it's here!
Lichfield - Lichfield City Council - Lichfield District - Tourist Board
At the heart of southern Staffordshire, surrounded by beautiful countryside, but just a stone's throw from
Birmingham or Derby and easy travelling distance from two international airports, the National Exhibition Centre, the Belfry Golf Course, the new National Forest and the Peak District.
Although an historic city, Lichfield is alive throughout the summer with festivals and events, both indoor and outdoor.
Lincoln - City of Lincoln Council - Visit Lincolnshire
The countryside around Lincoln has a grace of its own. The towns of Gainsborough, Woodhall Spa and
Sleaford mark its boundaries, it rubs shoulders with the Wolds and the Fens, and is home to the Rivers
Witham, Slea and Till. An area visited by kings and poets, an area with ancient churches, country houses,
lush farmlands and tradition. Its strong aviation heritage brings visitors from all over the world, and the sounds and sights of aircraft past and present are never far away.
Places: City of Lincoln, Lincolnshire Wolds, Lincolnshire Coast, Lincolnshire Fens, Lincolnshire Countryside and Lincolnshire Vales
Nottingham - Nottingham City Council - Experience Nottinghamshire - Tourism
Stoke-on-Trent - Visit Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent is a unique Great British City made up of six separate towns; Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley (the City Centre), Stoke, Fenton and Longton - affectionately known as "The Potteries."
Home to the world's greatest pottery manufacturers, the City boasts visitor centres, ceramic museums and
factory shops, plus excellent leisure and entertainment facilities, so come along and meet the people who make it! The City is ideally placed in the Heart of England for a day out or weekend away.
Stradford - Shakespeare Country
Official Shakespeare Country website, produced and maintained by South Warwickshire Tourism.
Shakespeare Country is the perfect choice for a short break or longer holiday any time of year! Discover
Britain's Greatest Mediaeval Experience at Warwick Castle, Visit Shakespeare's grave at Holy Trinity Church,
Explore historic towns and picturesque villages, Enjoy a Royal Shakespeare Company performance, Step inside the home of William Shakespeare, Discover secret gardens or indulge yourself in fine cuisine
Worcester - City of Worcester
Worcestershire Tourism
Worcestershire is located in the Heart of England and offers a blend of outstanding scenery and places to
visit to suit all interests. Visitors can experience the Malvern Hills, the cathedral city of Worcester, woodlands
of the Forest of Wyre, industrial heritage of Bromsgrove and Redditch, the market towns of Pershore, Droitwich Spa, Tenbury Wells and Evesham, the Severn, Teme and Avon valleys and the honey coloured
warmth of Broadway. Come to Worcestershire and you will discover a beautiful county offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very essence of England.
Whether you have half a day, a weekend or longer there are lots of things to see and do with an excellent range of places to stay
Peak District
National Forest
South Derbyshire District Council
Derbyshire The Peak District
National Heritage Corridor
Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Bolsover
Amber Valley
American Adventure
Chatsworth House
Cromford Canal
National Trust
Yeaveley Outdoor Pursuits
National Heritage Corridor
Robin Hood - Virtual Tour
Robin Hood County: Set off 'on the outlaw trail' looking for Robin Hood in Nottinghamshire - Choose where you
want to go by clicking on the recognisable icons - from the Major Oak to Nottingham Castle.
Glossop Heritage Centre
St Peters Church, Derby City Centre
News - This is Derbyshire
Cuisine
The staple foods of England are meat, fish, potatoes, flour, butter and eggs. Many of the English dishes are based on these foods.
Bacon Roly-Poly, Bangers and Mash, Black Pudding, Bubble & Squeak, Cornish Pasties, Cottage Pie, Fish &
Chips, Gingerbread, Hot Cross Buns, Hot Pot, Kedgeree new, Ploughman's Lunch, Roast Beef, Roast Chicken,
Roast lamb, Shepherd's Pie, Sponge Cake, Toad-in-the-Hole, Tom Collins, Trifle, Yorkshire Pudding
Traditional foods in England
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
The Good Food Guide continues to be the most reliable single source for the best of eating out in the UK. Its
objectivity and independence have been well established for over 50 years, and its commitment to providing
informative, well-written, fully researched reviews of around 1,300 of the best restaurants in the land remains undiminished. As for each new edition, the range it covers is wide, whether it is a Chinese
restaurant in Liverpool, fish restaurant in Edinburgh, country-house hotel dining room in Wales, or latest
opening by a high-profile chef in London. There are over 350 entries in London alone -- more than in many just-London' restaurant guides.
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
English Food by Jane Grigson, Gillian Zeiner (Illustrator), Sophie Grigson
Paperback 400 pages; Penguin Books Ltd; ISBN: 0140273247
Favourite Pudding Recipes: Traditional Ways to a Man's Heart - Birkett Foster
Paperback 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon; ISBN: 1898435685
History of the Heart of England
Derby Heritage Society
English Heritage
Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment
English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
Traditional music & Folk related links - by area
Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory
Enjoy Britain
The Castles of England - Information Castles
MSN UK
Yahoo - England Directories
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