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Holidays United Kingdom  -  Travel information United Kingdom.

UK regions : Channel Islands, England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Regions in England : London, Cumbria, East of England, East Midlands, Isle of Man, Heart of England, North West England, Northumbria, South East England, Southern England, South West England, Yorkshire, West Midlands.

Capital city of the UK : London


car hire, boating holidays, holiday homes / cottages / apartments, hostels / B&Bs, hotels & inns, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / traveling in britain 

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Camping & Caravanning UK

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide
Camp sites East Anglia, East Midlands, North West GB, Northern GB, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South east GB, South West GB, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humberside

Boating Holidays in Britain

 -  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.
Heart of England, the North of England and Wales.

Car Hire United Kingdom

 Sixt  -   
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: cities and airports all over the UK

 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.

   
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental

Holiday Homes / Cottages & Apartments

  -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays
Cotswald, East Anglia, Heart of England, Cornwall, South of England, Dorste and Somerset, Devon, Yorkshire and Northumberland, Wales, Scotland, and Cumbria.
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.

Belvilla 
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.

Chalet.nu holiday homes in Great Britain

  Interhome  -  Holiday homes Great Britain

 Euro Relais  -  Holiday Cottages in Great-Britain
Charming chalet, villa, castle or mill? Country cottage, mansion or farmhouse? Discover their special holiday homes and book online!

  -  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 from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.

Helpful Holidays  -  holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset

 Sykes Holiday Cottages 
A selection of hand-picked holiday cottages in The Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales & Moors, Wales, Shropshire and the Heart of England, the Lake District, Northumbria, Scotland, Devon, Cornwall and the South Coast, including the Isle of Wight.

Hotels in the UK

 Hotels in the UK - Hotel Guide UK
Hotel in London, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Aberdeen, Liverpool, Cambridge, Cardiff, Oxford, and more ...

 

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

 
Ibis, Suitehotel, Dorint, Mercure, Novotel, and Sofitel.

   

Hostels / Youth Hostels

TFTHostels  -  Search all hostels, book the cheapest
Compare rates, reviews and recommendations - Check availability, specs and location.

 
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 & Wales
Over 220 Youth Hostels offering great value places to stay at prices cheap enough for everyone to travel throughout England and Wales. Whether you're a globetrotting backpacker, a family holidaying on a budget or group of friends looking for a short break, YHA is ideal. What's more, a YHA membership card is also a passport to safe, clean and comfortable accommodation in Youth Hostels worldwide.
 Scottisch Youth Hostels
From buzzing cities to the most peaceful spots, charming cottages to rambling castles, we've got an unrivalled network of more than 70 Hostels throughout the country. The choice is yours ... 

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 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

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

Thomas Cook  -  City trips Edinburgh, London, Manchester

Tillerman 
Join the thousands of people who enjoy cruising on a narrowboat on the picturesque canals of England each year. Crafted and designed in the north of England blending traditional methods with modern materials, each boat is specially designed to include all the amenities and comforts you could need whilst on the canal. All of our boats are maintained to the highest standards by our professional in house teams who are on hand to help you 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Safety on board and a fantastic relaxing holiday are our main priorities.

 -  in the UK, England, Scotland
Golfbreaks.com is the UK's premier service for organising Golf Breaks and Golf Days, providing tailor-made golfbreaks at discounted prices and hundreds of special offers!



 21st Century Travel
Extensive range of guided Coach and Mini Coach sightseeing Tours of London and Britain - Tour destinations include Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Cotswolds, Oxford, Warwick Castle, Bath, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Dover, Leeds Castle,Edinburgh, York, Canterbury, Winchester, Cardiff - London Sightseeing Tours include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliment, Millennium Dome, Greenwich and much more.
 A Good Guide  -  guided tours Lake District & Cumbria
 Abercrombie & Kent  -  Canal & River Cruising
Just outside big cities like Windsor, Oxford, Inverness or Galway lie beautiful country filled with charming waterside villages, manor homes and castles, gardens, nature parks and friendly local people. Relatively few visitors see England, Scotland and Ireland from a river- or canal-side vantage point, and that's part of its charm. A cruise along the River Thames or Shannon, along Lough Derg or the Caledonian Canal, offers a chance to savor the real life of the landscapes through which you're travelling.
 Astral Travels 
London's Premier Mini Coach Tour Operator - Daily Departures - Small Groups - Luxury Travel - Local Guides - Free Hotel Pick up.
 Bach Tavel  -  custom guided tours of Wales and England, for individuals and small groups
Explore the scenic beauty of the Welsh National Parks – Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire – and the Gower, as well as the renowned border areas of the Wye Valley, Offa's Dyke and beyond to the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol and Stratford.
Visit the great castles of Caernarfon, Caerphilly and Harlech, amongst many others – the famous abbeys of Tintern and Glastonbury – and the historic Roman sites of Caerleon, Bath and Chester.
 Backpacker Tours  -  budget tours of UK, Ireland, Wales, Scotland
Choose from a wide selection of scheduled excursions including day tours to Britain's top attractions, extended tours, jump on - jump off tours, short break weekend packages and activity /adventure tours.
 Ballathie Sporting  -  Ballathie Sportsman's Lodge / Fishing / Shooting
Situated in the grounds of Ballathie House Hotel, in the privately owned Ballathie Estate, Perthshire. The Sportsman's Lodge provides purpose built accommodation for fisherman, golfers and families seeking affordable, quality accommodation in Perthshire.
 Best Scottish Tours  - family vacation or group vacation in Scotland
Personalized Small Group Tours of Scotland are paced for discovery and understanding - not just notching sites. You will see behind the tourist facade visiting with " locals " and see sites not normally seen by the regular tourist.
 British Tours  -  Personal Tour Operator - guided day tours in and around London
 Brit Tours
Experience the beauty, history and culture of britain and Ireland without the hassle of having to secure accommodation and transportation.
 Bus Wales Tours  -  tours for Independent Travellers, Backpackers and Students
Tours are open to anyone with a spirit of adventure. BWT tour the most Wild and Welsh parts of Wales, visiting places difficult to reach and easy to miss if you were on your own.
 Byway Holidays  -  holidays in the British countryside [ Cumbrian Lake District ]
Explore relatively unknown, and beautiful,unspoilt countryside in a small, comfortable minibus, meandering down narrow lanes, and byways, and stopping at pretty little villages, interesting small towns, historic churches and beautiful gardens.
 Celtic Legend  -  Independent travel and small group tours of Scotland
Celtic Legend concentrates on the smaller places, the less visited, the beautiful spots known to locals, but rarely seen by visitors. Guests should see those places they've heard of and looked forward to - like Edinburgh, Inverness, St. Andrews and the Isle of Skye - but we want you to really experience Scotland in a way most visitors rarely do.
 Compass Holidays
Breaks are based in the very best of the English Countryside, spectacular areas of breathtaking scenery, bustling towns and picturesque villages. We have travelled the roads and paths, visited the villages and chosen the hotels, inns and guest houses for their warm welcome and excellent hospitality
Destinations : Cumbria, Cornwall, The Cotswolds, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire Borders, Shakespeare Country, Bath and Wiltshire
 Country Holidays
Choose from over 4000 holiday properties - from romantic cottages for 2 to properties sleeping up to 22, great for a gathering of family and friends.
 Customline Travel 
Specialists in short breaks and tailor-made tours for coach groups to the United Kingdom
 Escape 2 Scotland [ based in Edinburgh ]
Long Distance Walks, Group Travel, Scottish Events and Tailor Made Trips
 Floating Sensations  -  Hot Air Balloon Operators in England and the United Kingdom
Operates predominantly within the vicinity of Newbury and Hungerford in Berkshire. However, they have been known to do flights in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and even London.
 Haven Holidays  -  family holidays in UK Holiday Parks
Fun-filled breaks at award-winning family holiday parks around the UK. With a choice of 'All-Action' parks for non-stop entertainment, or 'Lively' parks which also give the chance to unwind, there is something to suit the tastes of all family members. All the parks have excellent facilities such as all-weather sports courts, indoor and outdoor pools, crazy golf and mini-bowling, adventure playgrounds, kid's clubs and much more. There are also daytime and nightime shows full of music and spectacular floorshows, often from big-name star performers, so you'll never be short of something to do, day or night.
 Head in the Clouds
Hot air balloon pleasure flights in and around Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Swindon and the area west of London each day throughout the year.
 Homemade Holidays  -  personalised tours, self-drive itineraries
 Horizon Ballooning  -  balloon flights across the South of England
Hot Air Champagne Balloon Flights in the South of England in Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and Wiltshire. From Spring to Autumn balloons fly just after dawn and about two hours before sunset when the winds are light and the air is stable.
 Hot Air Balloon Rides UK  -  Grange Air Chartered Ballooning Flights
Offer flights all over Hampshire and in the surrounding counties of Surrey, West Sussex and Berkshire. Whether its for a birthday, Christmas present, anniversary or self indulgence the peace and tranquility of hot air ballooning is sure to be "The experience of a lifetime".
 Isles of Scilly Travel
Warmed by the Gulf Stream, buffeted by the Atlantic, relying on sea and air links with the mainland, the unique Isles of Scilly are a world apart. Populated by a friendly community of just over 2000 islanders, sub-tropical Scilly has a tranquillity and a quality of life long lost to less isolated places.
The perfect destination for a short break or longer holiday. Sparkling white beaches, exotic plants, abundant wildlife, magnificent views, Civil War castles and prehistoric sites - all the treasures of the islands await you. There are five inhabited islands to choose from for your holiday base: St Mary's, Tresco, Bryher, St Martins and St Agnes.
 Karibuni  -  Adventure Weekend Trips
The easiest way of seeing Britain and enjoying a weekend away in some of the BEST destinations, partaking in the BEST activities. New Forest Adventure, Snowdonia Adventure, Lake District Adventure, New Forest Adventure and much more.
 Living Planet Travel  -  based in Stow-on-the-Wold [ Cotswold ]
Short breaks, Walking Holidays, Cycling Holidays, Chauffeur Driven Tours and more.
 Owen's Travelmaster  -  Coach Tours - Oswestry, Shropshire
Tours in England, Wales/Scotland, Ireland, Continental, Group Tours, Day Excursions, Theatre Breaks etc.
 Paxtravel  -  a leading name in pilgrimage organisation for > 25 years
Itineraries on a mixture of religious and cultural themes, for groups large and small and individuals.
 Radical Travel [ Haggis ]  -  Small, fun guided tours of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Adventures for Backpackers & Independent Travellers : Haggis Scotland, Haggis Britain and the Shamrocker Ireland.
 Ruddick Tours  -  London and UK sightseeing tours for private groups
Families, friends, clubs, societies, school/college groups, large and small, from two persons to 50, they take care of you all: Driver-guides car-tours, Bike Trails, Big Bus trips, City Walks, Countryside Hikes, Lazy luxury tours and more.
 Scottish Travel Services
Services range from fully escorted golf and sightseeing tours, day excursions, airport transfers and vehicle rental.
 Scottish Tours  -  Quality Sightseeing Tours of Scotland from Edinburgh and Glasgow
With Scottish Tours you can choose to visit Loch Ness and Inverness or Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond - both popular one-day tours. Or why not travel further afield, on one of our short break tours, and explore the beautiful Island of Skye or enjoy one of our popular nature tours.
 Shaggy Sheep  -  Tours of Wales
Shaggy Sheep is a unique Welsh tour company that offer guided trips around beautiful Celtic Wales. The tours have an adventure activity included making them great value and incredible fun.
 Sightseeing Direct 
Discover the history & beauty of Britain on a tour or vacation from a respected and reliable tour operator like Golden Tours, Frames Rickards, Prestige Tours and Scottish Tours
 Slack's Travel 
Coach holidays throughout the United Kingdom from Derbyshire (see our boarding locations), Nottingham (boarding points Ripley & Derby) and South Yorkshire (boarding point Chesterfield.
 Stonehenge Tour Company  -  Ancient Britain
Tour company specialising in daily small group guided tours of Stonehenge Stone Circle and Ancient Britain. Tours depart daily from central London and operate all year round.
 Tellings Golden Miller  -  coach tours and excursions
Day excursions [a.o. French Shopping Day Trips], short breaks & holidays. English seaside resorts, special events, christmas markets, Father Christmas and London Christmas Lights, island adventures, London theatre trips etc. TGM Travel Club [after joining 5% discount!].
 Titanhitours
Our own country is often forgotten when we turn our thoughts to holidays and yet, with so much variety and outstanding natural beauty it is a shame to miss out. Our Country Matters programme is designed to showcase the British Isles highlighting the best of our cities, the historical and magnificent historic houses and the diversity of our natural countryside.
 Waterscape  -  holidays afloat and complete waterway guide
The Waterscape.com website is packed with information about things to do and places to visit not only on and around the British Waterways network but on other rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs.

Travel Guides United Kingdom / Related books

Amazon.com - Travel Guides Britain 

In Britain  -  Discounted subscription
The official guide of VisitBritain; where to go, what to stay, and what to do! Each issue of In Britian magazine brings you the best of British Life: history and culture, arts, entertainment and activities, city life and country idylls.

Great Britain  -  by Michael Leapman, Mary Scott (Editor), Hilary Bird (Editor)
From the high-tech domes of the Eden Project to the Highlands of Scotland, this guide to Great Britain should prove useful. The cutaway maps and 3D models cover the countryside, cities and tourist sites of England, Scotland and Wales.
Paperback: 720 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (1 Feb 2007); ISBN-10: 1405319348; ISBN-13: 978-1405319348 
London  -  Turtleback: 448 pages; Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (6 April 2006); Language English; ISBN-10: 0756615461; ISBN-13: 978-0756615468 
  Scotland   -  by Juliet Clough, Keith Davidson, Sandie Randall, Alastair Scott
From the archaeological treasures of the Shetlands to the restrained elegance of Edinburgh's New Town, this guide to Scotland takes you from the Borders to the Highlands and Islands. Cutaway maps and 3D models allow you to explore historic hideaways and some of the finest art collections in Europe. Tips are included on the best bars and the cosiest pubs in which to enjoy whisky galore and more.
Paperback: 224 pages; Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (30 Mar 2006); Language English; ISBN-10: 1405311924; ISBN-13: 978-1405311922

Transportation / moving around in Britain

 London Airports [ London Gatwick, London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport ] 
 London City Airport
 Aberdeen Airport
 Edinburgh Airport
 Glasgow Airport
 Southampton Airport

 Airport Parking  -  discounted secure airport parking throughout the UK

  Opodo  -   
Flight tickets to UK.

 

 
Book cheap flights within the UK at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights within UK / Price comparison possible

   
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.

   -  Around the UK
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!

 Translink  -  For bus and rail services in Northern Ireland

 AFerry.co.uk  -  ferry booking engine
Ferry Ports : Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Belfast, Calais, Cherbourg, Dieppe, Dover, Dublin, Fleetwood, Harwich,  Heysham , Holyhead, Hull, Larne, Lerwick, Liverpoo, Newcastle, Newhaven, Nice, Pembroke, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Rosslare, Southampton, Troon, Weymouth
AFerry.co.uk is the original and most comprehensive ferry booking engine on the web. It provides detailed information and booking for all UK ferry crossings, UK ferry operators and UK ferry ports

 Stena Line  -  ferry services to and from the UK and Ireland, Holland
Fishguard-Rosslare, Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire/Dublin, Harwich - Hook of Holland, Stranraer-Belfast, Ferrycheck, Stena Line Holidays, Car Imports

 UK  -  AA - Automobile Association 
For the best routes in Great Britain, Republic and Northern Ireland, plus Europe
 UK  -  Green Flag Motoring Assistance Route Planner - Plan a route
Know where you're going but not sure how to get there? Their Route Planner can help. Simply give them the information they need and they will suggest either your shortest or quickest route. It's that easy!
 UK  -  RAC Motoring Service - Route Planner - Plan routes for the UK and Europe
See turns step by step, Label your own map, Plan pan-European routes, Zoom around and measure Europe.
 UK  -  UK JourneyPlanner 
Easy route and timetable planning service for UK transport

 Multimap.com 
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
  Landranger Maps  
An all purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the UK. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number.
 Online Maps [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Europe  ]


Links 

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

 Visit Britain 
Accommodation, Essential Travel Information, Destinations to Visit, Attractions, Events, Britain for Less, Images of Britain, Holiday Inspiration, English Language Schools, Business Tourism etc.

 London  -  Capital City UK

 Channel Islands 
Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney are the largest of the islands with a great variety of different attractions, both man-made and natural. Part of the attraction, of course, is the warmest climate in Britain. Around 2,000 hours of sunshine every year and plenty of lovely beaches on which to enjoy them. Friendly communities, a rugged coastline and gentle, unspoiled scenery make the islands ideal for anyone who wants to 'get out there' and explore on foot or by bike.
Try some island hopping and you'll also discover some fascinating history.
 Cumbria  -  the Lake District
Crisp mornings walking amid some of England's most breathtaking scenery; lazy afternoons pottering around charming villages; cosy nights in front of a roaring log fire tucking in to sumptuous homemade food…..need any more persuasion? A visit to Cumbria – the Lake District this season will be just the ticket to lift damp spirits and banish the winter blues, so why not book yourself a Winter break right now from the comfort of your own home.
 East England  -  East Anglia
Counties: Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk
Ipswich, Norwich,
 England
Visit England and discover a country of great contrast and diversity both in the places you go to and in the people you meet. All the regions of England are within easy reach of the exciting capital city, London, famed for first class culture, fascinating history and pageantry, its world-class restaurants and theatre.
Regions: London, Cumbria, East of England, Isle of Man, Heart of England, North West England,  Northumbria, South East England, Southern England, South West England, Yorkshire, Channel Islands.
 Heart of England
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.
Cities: Birmingham, Derby, Hereford, Leicester, Lichfield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester,
 Isle of Wight  -  Island Breaks: Isle of Wight Tourism Website
Boasting award-winning beaches, unspoilt and spectacular scenery and a rich historical heritage, there are attractions, activities and adventures to suit visitors of all ages and nationalities. Discover picturesque villages , spectacular cliffs, downland, sandy beaches, rich farmlands, creeks, marshland, river valleys, and a rich diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna.
More than half the Island is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with 500 miles of award-winning public footpaths and bridleways, while almost 30 miles of its seashore is Heritage Coast.
Towns: Bembridge, Brading, Calbourne, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Sharklin, St. Lwarence, Ventnor, Wootton, Yarmouth,
 London
 Northern Ireland 
Vibrant cities with shopping, nightlife and festivals, outdoor activities, fabulous food and unspoilt retreats where you can unwind, relax and recharge.
Cities: Armagh, Belfast City [ capital ], Lisburn, Derry / Londonderry, Newry
 Northumbria  -  England's North East
Counties: Durham, Northumberland, Tees Valley, Tyne and Wear
Cities: Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland
Places: Alnwick, Ashington, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Cramlington, Darlington, Gateshead, Hetton-le Hole, Hexham, Lamhley Moor, Luton, Morpeth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Purfleet, Stockton-on-Tees, Trimdon Station, Woolsington
 North West England
England's Northwest has always been renowned for the diversity of places to visit and explore.
Beyond the urban confines of Manchester, the Lake District lies to the north, the Pennines rise off into the east toward Yorkshire and the captivating city of Liverpool lies to the west, on the coast of the Irish Sea.
Chester & Cheshire, Cumbria and Lake District, Lancashire
Liverpool & Merseyside, Manchester
 Scotland
Scotland is everything you imagine – whisky, golf, romance of the clans and a wealth of castles and historic sites. The Highlands area is one of the last wildernesses in Europe.
 South East England
Endless opportunities for great days out, short breaks and longer holidays, whatever you require.
The South East of England covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxford, Surrey and West Sussex.
 South West England
Bristol & Bath , Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Isles of Scily
 Southern England
Tranquil English countryside, historic cities, pageantry and royal palaces, world-famous sites of antiquity and breathtaking coastline. Centuries of history await you in Southern England, in its ancient cities and towns, formidable castles, pretty country cottages and gracious stately homes.
Cities: Bournemouth, Gosport, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Salisbury, Winchester, Windsor
 Wales
Wales captivates visitors with its rich character and landscapes. The Welsh speak their own Celtic language as well as English and have their own culture, poetry and song, which they celebrate in concerts and unique summer festivals known as 'eisteddfodau'.
Cities: Abersoch, Anglesey, Cardiff, Chester, Holyhead, St. Davis, Swansey, Tenby, Welshpool.
 Wallace Arnold  -  England Holidays
"In England's green and pleasant land", the words from Jerusalem, are merely a taster for what's to come when you choose a Wallace Arnold holiday in England. Breathtaking beauty, diverse scenery, spectacular sights and historic cities can be found throughout the country. There's something for everyone, no matter what kind of holiday you're looking for.
 West Country = South West England
Bristol & Bath , Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, Isles of Scily
 Yorkshire  -  England
Bradford, Doncaster, East Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Wolds, Harrogate, Herriot Country, Hull, Leeds, North York Moors, Northern Lincolnshire, Peak District, Pennine Yorkshire, Rotherham, Selby District, Sheffield, Wakefield, York, Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Dales

 Press  -  HoldtheFrontPage.co.uk  -  Regional Journalism in the UK
See Newspaper websites

Cuisine - Gastronomy

Bacon Roly-Poly, Bangers and Mash, Black Pudding, Bubble & Squeak, Cornish Pasties, Cottage Pie, Fish & Chips, Gingerbread, Hot Cross Buns, Hot Pot, Kedgeree new, Kippers, Lancashire Hotpot, Pie and Mash,  Ploughman's Lunch, Roast Beef, Roast Chicken, Roast lamb, Shepherd's Pie, Sponge Cake, Suet puddings, Toad-in-the-Hole, Tom Collins, Trifle, Yorkshire Pudding

  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)
 Traditional foods in England
  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
 Cookbooks Online 
Recipe books with a difference, traditional dishes from all around the British Isles, English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh containing hundreds of good food recipes to wet your appetite
 Traditional English food
 Traditional foods in England

History of the UK

 UK's History  -  Wikipedia - History_of_the_United_Kingdom
Conquests and Unions before 1800 [ Union of England and Wales; English conquest of Ireland; The Union of Two Crowns; Republican Rule 1649; The Act of Union 1707 ], The United Kingdom [ Act of Union 1800;  Ireland in the United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth; Recent History; Devolution; Military History; Constituent Nations' Histories ]
  History and Landscape: The Guide to National Trust Properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland  
Lydia Greeves
Completely revised and update, this is the an illustrated guide to the National Trust properties.
Hardcover 448 pages (May 20, 2005); Publisher: National Trust; Language: English; ISBN: 0707803691

 English Heritage
 National Trust
 Your Memories
YourMemories.co.uk is a free-to-use website enabling folk to look back at other people's fond memories of their younger days, and also serves as a valuable research facility for students.

Music, Art & Culture, Entertainment

  Tales of the Yorkshire Coast  -  Arthur Godfrey
This book uncovers some of the most colourful characters and stories from Yorkshire's coastal towns and villages.
Paperback 64 pages (April 16, 2000); Publisher: Dalesman Publishing Company Ltd; ISBN: 1855681897
  British Culture: An Introduction  -  by David Christopher
Providing a comprehensive introduction to central aspects of culture and the arts in Britain today, this text uses a factual approach to place them within a clear, historical context. Topics include: the social and cultural setting - politics and society 1950-1999, including immigration, feminism, Thatcherism and the arts and the Blair revolution; language and culture - accents and minority languages, broadcasting and public life; the novel, poetry and theatre; cinema - Hammer Horror, James Bond, Ealing comedies, black British film, "Trainspotting", "The Full Monty" and historical epics; television and radio - soap opera, crime series and sitcoms; popular music and fashion - the Beatles, punk, Britpop, subculture and style; art and sculpture - Bacon, Hockney, Gilbert and George and Hirst; and architecture and interiors. Each chapter focuses on key themes of recent years, and gives special emphasis to outstanding artists within each area. The book also aims to strengthen study skills, through follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading which appear at the end of each chapter.
Paperback 240 pages (September 23, 1999); Publisher: Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd
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