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Holidays southeast England.

South East England Counties : Berkshire County, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex

The beauty of the countryside is one of the great joys of a short break in South East England. In the seclusion of its woodlands, the gently lapping of water against the riverbanks or the panoramic views from the top of heady hills, there is a real sense of escape from the pressures of the everyday world.


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Camping & Caravanning South East England

Campings  Southeast England - ilsb Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

Car Rental South East England

Car Rental in England - ilsb Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

More Car Rental Companies? See the car rental page 

Cruises

 Kennet Cruises  -  Cruise the Kennet & Avon Canal or the River Thames by narrowboat
Kennet Cruises narrowboat hire services based at Burghfield Bridge, Reading.

Holiday Homes / Apartments

   -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.

 -  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

See for more the page Holiday Homes

Hostels / Youth Hostel

 
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 South East England

 Booking - Hotels in Berkshire  -  Hotel Guide Berkshire
Hotels in Reading, Slough, Windsor, Old Windsor, Ascot, Newbury, Thatcham, Lambourn, Yateley, Bracknell, Aldermaston, Hurley, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Buckinghamshire  -  Hotel Guide Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes, Maidenhead, High Wycombe, Amersham, Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, Saunderton, Marlow, Chalfont Saint Peter, Winslow, Hanslope, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Hampshire  -  Hotel Guide Hampshire 
Hotrels in Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Brockenhurst, Havant, Fleet, Andover, Basingstoke, Sutton Scotney, Fareham, Lyndhurst, Romsey, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels Isle of Wight
Hotels in Shanklin, Sandown, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Ventnor, Seaview, Yarmouth, Cowes.

 Booking - Hotels in Kent  -  Hotel Guide Kent
Folkestone, Canterbury, Dover, Ashford, Maidstone, Hythe, Dartford, Sevenoaks, Margate, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Chatham, Ramsgate, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Oxfordshire  -  Hotel Guide Oxfordshire
Hotels in Oxford, Banbury, Waterstock, Abingdon, Witney, Dorchester on Thames, Chipping Norton, Woodstock, Hailey, Burford, Wallingford, Chesterton, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Surrey  -  Hotel Guide Surrey
Hotels in Gatwick, Horley, Guildford, Croydon, Richmond upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Farnham, Camberley, East Horsley, Chertsey, Haslemere, Charlwood, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Sussex  -  Hotel Guide Sussex
Hotels in Brighton, Eastbourne, Crawley, Worthing, Hove, Saint Leonards, Rye, Arundel, Chichester, Forest Row, Lewes, Bognor Regis, and more ...

 

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

 Evan Evens Tours  -  Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral and Dover 

 Evan Evens Tours  -  Windsor Castle & Hampton Court Gardens 


Superbreak
Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 Legoland Holidays  -  LEGOLAND® Holidays offers accomodation and park entry packages
Legoland Windsor is a theme park in Windsor, Berkshire in England, with a Lego theme.
Areas in Legoland : The Beginning, Imagination Centre, Miniland, Duplo Land, Traffic, LEGO City, Land of the Vikings, Wild Woods, Knights Kingdom, Adventure Land

 
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



 Tellings Golden Miller  -  coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events.

Travel Guides South East England / Related books

Travel Guides Southeast England [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Coast  - by Christopher Somerville
Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain s coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table, your reference library or the car, Coast takes you there with charm and style.
Paperback 192 pages (July 8, 2005); Publisher: BBC Books
Exploring Woodland: Southeast England  -  Woodland Trust
The essential visitor's guide to the 100 best woodland sites in Southeast England. The Exploring Woodland series of guides describe and illustrate Britain's most beautiful woodlands in each region of the country. They are compiled by The Woodland Trust, which protects over 1,000 woods throughout the UK and has 200,000 supporters nationwide. Both privately-owned and public woods are included, and all are easily accessible. Each site is visited by an independent researcher so that the information is the most up-to-date available. The series is supported by woodland enthusiast and impressionist Alastair McGowan, who has written the introduction for the book.; The introduction highlights particular points of interest for the woodlands of the region* Locator maps show where the sites are and how to get to them* Symbols give a summary of the facilities available at each site* Site descriptions offer information about the history of each woodland and the wildlife you might encounter* Site maps for the largest woodlands in each regionFeaturing 100 of the region's best woodland sites, this handy guide is ideal for nature lovers to take out and about. Other places of interest in the area are also listed to make the most of your day out.
Paperback 96 pages (March 1, 2004); Publisher: Collins; Language: English; ISBN: 0007175477
Exploring Southeast England by Bicycle: From London to the Sea (By Bike) 
Martin Ryle
Paperback 202 pages (January 1, 2001); Publisher: NTC Publishing Group,U.S.; Language: English; ISBN: 0844294829
100 Walks in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire (100 Walks S.) 
Paperback 192 pages (February 23, 1998); Publisher: The Crowood Press; Language: English; ISBN: 1861261020

Transportation / How do I travel to Southeast England

 Southampton Airport
 Bournemouth Airport
 Kent Airport  -  previously known as London Manston Airport
 London Airports [ London Gatwick, London Heathrow Airport ] 

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets Southeast England.


 

 
Book cheap flights to South East England at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 -  You can book flights and holidays with Opodo
Online travel service backed by British Airways, KLM and Aer Lingus.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights to South East England

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

 -  Coach Line to South East 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!

 Maps International  -  Maps of South East 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.


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit South East England  -  Southern and South East England Tourist Board
South of London sits a region that is steeped in history, but whose towns and cities buzz with life. Where beautiful coastline and breathtaking landscapes form the backdrop to peaceful villages and magnificent stately homes and castles. Come and discover the South East of England.
Accommodation, attractions and events in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxford, Surrey and West Sussex for short breaks and stays in South East England.

  Berkshire  -  see West Berkshire Council
  Buckinghamshire  -  Buckinghamshire County Council
Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern, South Buckinghamshire, Wycombe
 East Sussex 
Battle, Bexhill-on-Sea, Brighton, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hailsham,Hastings, Heathfield, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Rother, Rye, Seaford, St Leonards-on-Sea, Uckfield, Wealden.
 Hampshire 
Glorious countryside, a superb coastline and vibrant towns combine with a rich cultural heritage to make Hampshire an ideal place to visit London [ less than an hour from London ], so come for a day or stay longer.
Hampshire is an ideal base for visiting London. If you want to take a day trip to see the London sites you'll find travel easy by car, coach or train from Hampshire Hampshire's major cities including Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton offer direct rail links to London, so you can be in the heart of the Britain's capital in under an hour.
Basingstoke and Deane, East Hampshire, Eastleigh, Fareham, Gosport, Hart, Havant, New Forest, Rushmoor, Test Valley, Winchester 
 Isle of Wight
 Kent 
This is where English history was made - from the invasion by Julius Caesar to the Battle of Britain. And like those who came before, you'll find - you came, you saw and were conquered.
From mysterious marshlands and breathtaking countryside to the dramatic white cliffs of Dover, from medieval towns, historic castles and towering cathedrals to bustling seaside resorts, a lively café society and contemporary arts scene, Kent has something for everyone.
From your base here in Kent, you can hop over to France or Belgium for a day trip in less than 90 minutes. Whatever you decide - it's sure to be a memorable experience.
Heart of Kent [ Ashford, Maidstone, Seven Oaks, Tumbridge Wells ] | Medway & Maritime Kent [ Dartford, Rochester ], Canterbury & Coastal Kent [ Canterbury, Folkstone, Dover, Ramsgate ], Gravesham, Shepway, Swale, Thanet, Tonbridge and Malling
 Oxfordshire
Cherwell, Oxford City, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, West Oxfordshire, Surrey Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, South Oxon, West Oxon,
 Surrey
Surrey is your gateway to the south east of England, and London. The county covers some 1500 square kilometres between London to the North and the protected countryside of the Surrey Hills to the south.
 West Berkshire Council  -  see Tourism
For a perfect blend of fine eateries, picturesque countryside and fascinating heritage you have to go a long way to beat West Berkshire...
 West Sussex 
West Sussex is a beautiful county with much to offer the resident and holidaymaker. With sparkling seas along our coastline and the quiet beauty of the South Downs, West Sussex appeals to many.
Adur, Arun, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Worthing.

 Arundel  -  Arundel Town Council  -  Arundel Info  -  kind of portal
The historic town of Arundel, West Sussex lies at the foot of the South Downs on the River Arun. The town is overlooked by the country's second biggest castle. Close to the mid point of the South Downs. Within minutes you can be in some of England's most beautiful countryside.
 Bournemouth
Seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches and pleasure gardens; activities including watersports, golf and go-karting; a packed events calendar through most of the year; top class attractions such as the Oceanarium, the IMAX cinema and a tethered balloon; the exhilarating scenery and heritage of Dorset and the New Forest on the door step.
 Brighton & Hove 
Brighton and Hove is a fantastic base for exploring the Sussex Countryside, the South of England, Britain's capital city London and even Northern France.
Sussex is full of castles, stately homes and gardens. There are steam trains, family farms, and children's zoos. 1066 Country occupies the eastern half of the county and is steeped in medieval history while idyllic rural West Sussex boasts traditional English villages and Sussex's other festival city, Chichester.
Within striking distance of world famous attractions such as Leeds Castle, Anne Boleyn's childhood home Hever Castle and the historic maritime city of Portsmouth, Brighton & Hove allows you to explore Southern England and is an ideal stop on an extended tour of the country.
 Canterbury
 Chichester  -  Chichester District Online
People who move to Chichester District tend to stay for a long time. The combination of a rich and well preserved heritage of buildings and stunning landscape makes leisure time a delight. A huge range of facilities and events for active and restful participants makes this a difficult place to match if you are seeking a full and rewarding lifestyle.
 Eastbourne 
Eastbourne is an elegant resort at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex. Friendly hotels and exciting events make us one of the country's favourite holiday and conference destinations.
 Gosport
Located on the coast of South Hampshire, a peninsula nestled between the clear blue waters of the Solent and the maritime centre of Portsmouth Harbour, Gosport's character and history have long been defined by the water
 Lewes 
Lewes, the county town of Sussex is a mixture of the impressive, the unusual and the intriguing. After the Norman invasion of 1066, most of Sussex was given to William de Warenne, to rule over the South Saxons. His base was Lewes, which he settled and fortified by building an impressive Castle and establishing a Priory dedicated to St Pancras. A building of wealth and splendour said to rival Westminster Abbey, it was set to become one of the most important Cluniac priories in Europe.
 Newbury  -  largest town in West Berkshire with plenty to offer
In addition to established outlets you will find quirky independent and specialist shops and a charming family run department store, Camp Hopson, as well as lively cafes, restaurants and pubs.
 Oxford City 
Oxford is a small, diverse and lively city. The historical centre is now buzzing with a huge selection of Café's, museums, shops and theatres - or find the academic side and learn about Oxford's famous residents past and present
 Portsmouth
Portsmouth Harbour's world class waterfront, including Gunwharf Quays, one of Europe's leading shopping and leisure waterside developments. Historic ships, submarines, museums attractions Explosion! 'Museum of Naval Firepower' in Gosport and Action Stations, complements Southsea - the city's resort district with miles of promenade, D-Day and Royal Marines museums, Piers and the new Blue Reef Aquarium.
 Reading
 Salisbury
Visit the beautiful city for its Cathedral, museums and historic houses and explore the medieval streets - tempting for their range of specialist and individual shops.
 Southampton
The south of England's number one city for an unmatchable choice in shopping, 1,000 years of history, spectacular events, great eating out and historic parks.
 Winchester City Council - Visit Winchester
An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs, Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it ought to be.
Escape to the ancient capital of England, the city that inspired John Keats and Jane Austen and was chosen by King Alfred as his capital. Unspoilt, picturesque and memorable in every way, a stopover in this quintessential cathedral city will not disappoint.
Highlights include the Farmers Markets, often the country's largest; the 900 year old Cathedral; the sunset view of the city from St Giles' Hill; a walk by the River Itchen; Jane Austen's House at nearby Chawton; Alresford's clothes shops and contemporary art galleries; one of the best conservation zoos in the country at Marwell and the Thomas the Tank Engine events at the Watercress Line Steam Railway.
 Windsor

 1066 Country 
For whatever style or pace of day trip, short break or holiday experience, 1066 Country in Sussex is unique. If you love good, fresh, wholesome food in friendly restaurants and pubs; if you like visiting National Trust and English Heritage monuments, castles and manors, woodlands and gardens, pretty villages and unspoilt, historic towns and want some of the best weather in England - then 1066 Country looks forward to welcoming you.
Battle | Bexhill | Hastings & St Leonards | Pevensey & Herstmonceux | Rye & Winchelsea
 Sussex Country - discover a landscape that epitomises rural England
Just an hour from London, this undiscovered corner of Southern England is home to medieval villages bursting with antiques and arts & crafts, whilst the towns play host to regular farmers markets with local produce to tempt the senses.
Immerse yourself in the landscape by enjoying a past-time such as walking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing, golf or for the more adventurous why not try sailing, rock-climbing, mountain biking, ballooning... the list is endless.

 Arundel Castle  -  Seat of The Dukes of Norfolk
1,000 years of history - still in the making: Paintings and furniture, Tapestries and stained glass, China and clocks, Sculpture and carving, Heraldry and armour, Grounds and gardens.
Established at the time of the Norman conquest. It has been home to the Dukes of Norfolk since the 1500s. The castle is extremely well maintained and has been restored through the ages. Whilst it is still a private home, you may visit it between April and October. (please check for exact opening hours).
 Ridgeway National Path - Britain's oldest road
Part of this 137km route crosses the Downs in the north of West Berkshire. Affords views of prehistoric barrows and hillforts. See South East National Trails

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

 West Country Restaurants 
Guide to eating out at quality restaurants and pubs.
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
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
 Traditional foods in England

History Southeast England

 Royal Berkshire History
David Nash Ford's Berkshire History Website featuring details of all aspects of the Royal County's fascinating & historic past.
Maps & Travels | Articles | Legends | Towns & Villages | Castles & Houses | Churches | Biographies | Gentry | Family History | Odds & Ends
 SWMLAC  - South Western Museum, Libraries, & Archives Council
SWMLAC is the regional development agency for museums, libraries and archives, covering the counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands.

 English Heritage
 National Trust

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 What's on Brighton 
There's lots of stuff to be had in the City of Brighton & Hove. This is one of Britain's most happening places with theatres, cinemas and restaurants all over the place, loads of music and clubs, cafés and pubs and... .well, all the things that make life worth living. What's really great is that most of these places are within easy walking distance of each other
 Kent Folk 
 English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
 Traditional music & Folk related links  -  by area

Web Portal / South East England Search Engine / Directory

 Aylesbury  -  Directory of sites based in and around Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
 Camcity  -  Cambridge Search Engine - Cambridgeshire
 Londinium  -  London Search Engine & Directory
 Southern English Cities
Southern English Cities are seven of the best-loved visitor destinations in the south east of the country. Sharing stunning architecture, heritage, international performing and visuals arts events and speciality shopping, these cities promise a warm welcome and the essence of England.
Cities: Brighton, Canterbury, Chichester, Guildford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Salisbury and Winchester
 Sussex Live 
Explore the chic cities, lively towns, pretty villages, gardens and famous beauty spots of Sussex. Visitor honeypots include: Countryside [ Alfriston, Arundel, Ashdown Forest, Battle, Lewes, Lindfield, Petworth ],  Coast and maritime [ Bognor Regis, Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings, Rye, Seven Sisters cliffs, Worthing ].
 West Sussex Pages  -  West Sussex Directory

 The Castles of England  -  Information Castles

Google
 MSN UK 

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