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SOUTHWEST ENGLAND HOLIDAYS > UK
Regions Southwest England : Cornwall, West Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire & Cotswold, Somerset, Wiltshire
Isles of Scily
Towns & Cities Southwest England : Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol,
Exeter, Gloucester, Plymouth, Torquay
Capital City Southwest England : Exeter.
cruises, holiday rentals, hotels & inns, tour operators, travel guide, travel to southwest england
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Camping & Caravanning Southwest England
Holiday Parks in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire & Cotswolds.
ukcampsites.co.uk - South West Camp Sites and Caravan Sites
Eurocampings - ACSI Camping Guide
gocaravanning.com - Campsites in the South West of England
Hundreds of uk campsites and caravan parks in the South West of England, UK.
Cruises
Destination Southwest
Destination Southwest is an alliance between 8 ports throughout the Southwest of England - Ilfracombe,
Torbay, Dartmouth, Plymouth, Fowey, Falmouth, Penzance and the Isles of Scilly.
Holiday Homes / Cottages / Self catering
Selection some of the best 4 and 5 star holiday accommodation in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
- 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.
North Cornwall | South Cornwall | Mid Cornwall | East Devon | Dartmoor and West Devon | North Devon | South Devon | Devonshire Heartland | Dorset | Somerset
- 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.
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.
WestStar Holiday Parks - Mullion / Looe Bay / Sandford
Very special places in Cornwall & Dorset
- holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset
Hotels Southwest of England
Hotels in Southwest England - Hotel Guide Southwest England
Best Western Hotels -
If you're looking for hotel breaks southwest England.
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Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
Devon Farms
Self Catering and B&B Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Devon - UK
Also self catering holiday cottages.
National Parks
Exmoor National Park - see also Visit Exmoor
From Exmoor National Park to the Quantock Hills is an area of varied and inspiring landscapes, nestling in
West Somerset and North Devon. Enjoy the peaceful, open spaces, clean air, heather-clad moors, ancient
forests, deep valleys, sparkling rivers, dramatic coastline, pretty villages and towns and a friendly welcome.
The unique and rare breed of Exmoor pony and large herds of red deer freely roam the area. Look up and
you will invariably see buzzards soaring overhead. In the evening you can stalk deer, watch bats or seek out badgers at sunset.
Travel Agencies / Tour operators
- Coach Holiday, Coach Trips & Selfdrive
England Southwest : Exmouth, Falmouth, Ilfracombe, newquay, St. Ives, Torquay, Weston-super-Mare
Evan Evens Tours -
Destinations : North Cornwall, South Cornwall, The Lizard, End of England, Dartmoor, South Devon, Mid Devon, Exmoor, East Devon, North Devon, Somerset, Dorset, New Forest, Bath & the Cotswolds.
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 to southwest England.
Flight, Hotel and Car.
- 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.
Bath & West Country Walks
Bath & West Country Walks is an experienced company based in the South West of England in the United
Kingdom who will organise your walking holiday to meet your needs. Whether you are considering a walking
holiday for the first time or a keen walker looking to discover a new part of the English countryside, we offer
a variety of guided and self-guided walks to suit everyone. Each package will enable you to become in contact with nature, wildlife and the local heritage.
Ghost Walks of Bath
Experience the highly acclaimed tour on foot as you walk through the ancient and mystical streets of the
Roman City of Bath. Our experienced guides have been thrilling visitors to Bath since 1974 with the real-life stories of macabre goings-on, hauntings and the tragic events of yester-year.
Lizard Peninsula
Mad Max Tours
Avebury - Stone Circles | Castle Combe - A taste of the Cotswolds | Lacock - National Trust Village | The
Cotswold Discovery Tour - A twice-weekly full-day tour visiting Stow-on the Wold, Badminton, Bibury and Tetbury
Tellings Golden Miller - coach tours and excursions
Day excursions, 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!].
Westcountry Breaks
Hotels | Self-catering | Pubs and Inns | Where to eat | Activities | Attractions | Letting Agencies
Travel Guides Southwest England / Related books
Travel Guides Southwest England [ amazon.co.uk ]
Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England - Oliver Berry (Author)
Paperback: 324 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 1 edition (1 Feb 2008); ISBN-10: 1741048737; ISBN-13: 978-1741048735.
100 Walsks in Southwest England
Enjoy the best of the English countryside with this compact, and easy-to-carry walking guide offering highlights of Southwest England, its regional and
topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in
detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls may be shorter depending on the hinterland.
Paperback: 112 pages; Publisher: Automobile Association; 2 edition (2 Jan 2010); ISBN-10: 0749565012; ISBN-13: 978-0749565015.
Woodland Guide
Discover the woods of the South West England with this practical guide - helping you make the most of every
woodland visit. Stretching from Wiltshire's chalk downs to the south western tip of Cornwall, this handy guide will help you discover the beauty of South West England's native woodland.
South West Sea Kayaking - from the Bristol Channel to the Isle of Wight
By Heather and Mark Rainsley.
Smuggler's Britain : Guide-Book: South-West England
Transport / How do I travel to Southwest England
Bristol Airport - Bristol International Airport
Exeter Airport - Home of Flybe
Newquay Airport
Book cheap flights to Southwest England 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
Flight tickets to Southwest England
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website.
Travel by bus or coach to southwest England.
London - Bristol.
Links
Visit Southwest of England
Accommodation, Essential Travel Information, Destinations to Visit, Attractions, Events, Holiday Inspiration, Business Tourism etc.
Exeter - Exeter City Council
Come and share in the magic of this colourful, cosmopolitan City, surrounded by countryside, just a few miles
from the sea. Exeter is a confident, vigorous city and a hugely popular tourist and conference destination.
Discover 2000 years of history and heritage, shop in covered malls and cobbled alleyways, enjoy a year
-round programme of events and activities and explore the nearby coast, countryside and national parks.
Whether in search of a short break, a longer holiday or just a fun day out, Exeter is the perfect destination.
Cornwall
North Cornwall | West Cornwall | Cornish Riviera | Newquay | The Isles of Scilly
Devon
o Unique with two different coastlines - bare rugged cliffs, surf washed sands, white pebble beaches,
stretches of golden sands, stunning resorts, hidden wooded estuaries and the Jurassic Coast - England's first natural World Heritage Site.
o Glorious countryside - green rolling hills, coloured patchwork fields, high-sided lanes, bustling market towns and villages, thatched white washed cottages and traditional Devon longhouses.
o Wild and wonderful moorland - Dartmoor, in the south, embraces wild landscapes and picture postcard
villages. Exmoor, lies in the north and combines breathtaking rugged coastline with wild heather moorland.
o Rich in history and heritage - where you can step back in time and explore historic cities, or discover
seafaring characters like Drake and Raleigh, the settings for novels by Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle, myths and legends.
Dorset
Gloucestershire & The Cotswold
Isles of Scilly - County Cornwall
Scilly Islands a beautiful group of granitic islands belonging to England, at the entrance to the English Channel,
about 30 miles. west. by south. of Land's End. There are only 5 inhabited , the remainder being mere rocks
and islets. The climate is warm and moist, and large quantities of early vegetables and spring flowers are raised for the London market.
Somerset
Wiltshire
The county of Wiltshire begins a short distance from the outskirts of Bristol. Pass through Bitton, where the
Avon Valley Steam Railway offers a delightful nostalgic journey through the river valley. Travel on to Dyrham,
with its 17th century mansion. The road to the east then passes through rolling countryside to the neolithic
monument of Silbury Hill, some 4000 years old and whose purpose remains a mystery to this day.
Avebury
With the largest henge monument in the UK measuring over 400 meters across.
Bath
With thermal springs, world-renowned Roman Baths, a glorious Abbey, honey-coloured Georgian terraces
and sweeping parklands; Bath is truly breathtaking. It is a place for pleasure...wander flower-filled streets
straight out of Jane Austen, take tea in the Pump Room serenaded by a string quartet, relax on manicured riverside lawns - Bath will induce a deep sense of well-being.
But alongside its traditional charms, Bath offers a lively cafe culture, a dazzling arts scene and some of the most seductive shopping in the West.
Bath is the ideal base for some excellent walking and cycling, both in the city centre of Bath and in the
glorious rolling countryside, which is neatly between the Cotswolds, the Mendips and the wide open plains of Wiltshire.
Bristol
Dartmoor, Devon
Lacock - This is Lacock
One of England's most beautiful villages and the place where Fox Talbot laid the foundations of modern photography.
The village of Lacock ("lay-cock") lies at the southern edge of the Cotswolds, in the South West of England.
Originally a centre of the medieval wool trade and part of the estate of Lacock Abbey, the whole village is now owned by the National Trust.
Cruck House | Fox Talbot Museum of Photography | Lacock Abbey | Night & Day (Bewley Common) | Pack
Horse Bridge | Porch House | St. Anne's Church (Bowden Hill) | St. Cyriac's Church (Lacock) | Tithe Barn | 10, Bowden Hill | Bewley Court
Plymouth - Plymouth City Council - Visit Plymouth - Tourist Board
In Plymouth, whatever the season, youīll never be lost for something great to do. As the regional capital of
Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port.
Visit world famous heritage sites like Plymouth Hoe and Mayflower steps. In the Barbican, you can enjoy
centuries of maritime tradition. Or you can take to the sea yourself with a choice of boat-trips, fishing, wind-surfing, scuba diving and water skiing.
Shop to your heartīs content in the Plymouth City Centre Shopping Boulevards. Or simply relax on the
waterfront and enjoy the stunning views across the harbour. Whatever you enjoy, itīs yours to discover in Plymouth all year round.
Torquay - The English Riviera
Bath Spa , Bath - Spa with a 2000 year past
Bath's natural thermal waters again used for bathing and healing in a complex which combines restored historic buildings and a new day Spa.
Cheddar Caves & Gorge - Somerset
A major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do above and below ground. Outstanding Natural
Beauty, where you'll find many rare species.The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds.
Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is Britain's oldest complete skeleton.
If you'd like to try our RockSport Adventure Activities, organise a School or Group visit, or just enjoy a quiet cream tea, use the menu to find out what we have for you !
Classic gardens South Somerset
Tucked away in the narrow lanes of the tranquil South Somerset countryside are 10 wonderful gardens.
Here you can capture something of the essence of the Classic English Garden. Whether small or large, formal
or informal, each garden is among the best of its type and each illustrates the deep-rooted passion which the English have for their gardens.
Enjoy this diverse collection of classic gardens set in the beautiful English countryside.
Chew Valley - Chew Valley Internet Magazine
The valleys and hills of North East Somerset are a wildlife-spotters' paradise. And it's hardly surprising that
the tranquillity that attracts so much wildlife also offers a wonderfully peaceful setting for those wanting to get away from it all.
The Chew Valley is simply unbeatable for quiet country walks, bike rides, fishing, sailing, bird watching and
relaxing. For anyone interested in heritage, Stanton Drew with its 3 early Bronze Age stone circles, and the Norman Church of Compton Martin are both well worth visiting.
Many farms and small guest houses have sprung up in the Valley offering accommodation in an idyllic setting
Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall
To promote the understanding and responsible management of the vital relationship between plants, people and resources leading to a sustainable future for all.
Exeter Cathedral, Devon
Web site provides information and pictures which will appeal to the curious browser of any age and to those
seeking more detailed information about our beautiful, historic cathedral, its very active community and its continuous cycle of daily worship.
Jurassic Coast
From Orcombe Rocks, Exmouth, Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset the Jurassic Coast Natural World Heritage
Site gives a unique insight into life in the past through the rocks exposed along the 95 miles of beautiful
coastline. 185 million years of Earth History for you to explore. Walk along the coast and walk through time!
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
The Royal Forest of Dean lies in the western part of Gloucestershire between the Rivers Wye and Severn
and on the borders of Wales and Herefordshire. It is one of the most distinctive areas of Britain having a
seductive charm and character that is uniquely its own. Its range of stunning landscapes and spectacular
scenery has inspired artists, craftspeople, inventors, poets and playwrights, as well as the many visitors who return to the area year after year.
Plymouth Dome
Experience Plymouth's historic past and discover the voyages and people who have set sail from Plymouth Sound and shaped the world. Brave the high seas with Drake, Cook and the Mayflower.
Walk through an Elizabethan Street. Witness the Luftwaffe's devastation of this great port during the World
War II. Explore the stunning views of Plymouth Sound from the Dome's two observation galleries.
Roman Baths, Bath - Best preserved Roman religious Spa from the ancient world
The Roman Baths is below the modern street level and has four main features, the Sacred Spring, the Roman
Temple, the Roman bath house and finds from Roman Bath. The Georgian Pump Room is on the ground level.
Stonehenge , Wiltshire - Megalithic site
Vale of Severn & Cotswold Edge - Visit Cotswolds and Severn Vale
To the north and east of Bristol lie the Cotswold Hills and the countryside of South Gloucestershire. The A38
from Bristol city centre takes you to Thornbury, a traditional market town, and nearby Oldown Country Park's woodland walks, adventure trails and working farm.
To the North of Thornbury, experience the valley of the River Severn and its two breathtaking bridges, and spectacular views of the mountains of South Wales.
Wells Cathedral, Somerset
Wells began as a holy place, taking its name from the sprong waht are now the Bishops' Palace Ground.
Wookey Hole Caves - Britain's most spectacular caves and home of the famous Witch
A cave tour matches breathtaking underground scenery, carved out by the mysterious River Axe, with a
delightful mix of fact, legend and folklore, including the story of the famous witch. Dramatic lighting effects
make it an even more exhilarating experience. Situated in the beautiful Somerset Mendip Hills.
Cuisine - Gastronomy
Visitsouthwest - Taste
Crumbling Cheddar cheeses, cloudy Somerset cider, mouth watering ruby Red Devon beef, irresistible cream
teas with scones smothered in the fruitiest jams and thick clotted cream, classic Cornish pasties ,
West Country Restaurants
Guide to eating out at quality restaurants and pubs.
History Southwest of England
Camelot Village
In British legend, Camelot was the capital of the kingdom of King Arthur. Cadbury Castle in Somerset, an
isolated Iron Age hill fort, is the site most often identified with Camelot. Archaeological evidence confirms that
during the 6th century the fort was occupied by a powerful British warrior chieftain. However, local folklore
advances alternative sites at Camelford in Cornwall and Winchester in Hampshire as the original Camelot
Hardy Country - Thomas Hardy - Poet & Novelist 1840-1928
The Hardy Trail will take you around the places in the West Country where Thomas Hardy lived and wrote about.
Classic Sights
Classic Sights is a group of top tourist attractions in the South West of England, working together to offer the
assurance of quality and value for money, whenever and wherever you choose to visit - whether you're on a daytrip, on holiday, travelling as a group or looking for a unique conference venue.
Historical Atlas of South-west England
William Ravenhill (Editor), Roger J.P. Kain (Editor)
A historical atlas of the South-West of England. Its aim is to create and communicate the history of the south-western peninsula of England -
Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - from the beginnings of man's occupation to the present day. Contributors include archaeologists,
geographers, historians, sociologists and the region's museum, library and archive services. The pre-medieval content is organized chronologically but
thereafter the reconstruction of human occupation is structured thematically.
Hardcover: 584 pages; Publisher: University of Exeter Press; First Edition
edition (1 Nov 1999); ISBN-10: 0859894347; ISBN-13: 978-0859894340.
Pictures of England - Exploring the most Picturesque & Historic parts of England.
A unique website exploring the most beautiful towns, villages and countryside of England with countless photographs of the most beautiful and historically interesting places in England to visit.
The smuggler's Trail
Visit the towns, villages, resorts, bays, coves and caves that tell the story of men who pit their wits and
seamanship against the Commissioners of His/Her Majesty's Customs, the revenue men, pirates and
privateers. The adult will find the history interesting and the child will be exited with the tales, caves, haunts
and locations. The trail covers the coast of the south west of England, UK commencing at Weston-super
-Mare to the north (near Bristol), along the Bristol Channel coast line to Lands End and then along the south coast line to Poole. You will travel through Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
Music, Art & Culture, Events
West Country Galleries
Southwest Region Arts Council
See 'Regularly funded organisations'.
West Country Carnival
Annual celebration featuring a parade of illuminated floats. The celebration dates back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
What's happening in South West England
English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
Traditional music & Folk related links - by area
This is Plymouth - news, entertainment, etc.
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