Destinations UK
Every month we will feature selected destinations in detail throughout Britain. These features will build over time to provide the visitor with a wonderful gazetteer of Britain! We also include links to heritage accommodation for each destination.
Salcombe Castle
Whether it’s messing about on boats, wandering the streets of shops and restaurants or just chilling on one of its pretty sandy beaches, Salcombe is a mecca for visitors all year round. But wander a little way out of the town and you will find the remnants of 16th century Salcombe Castle…
The Blackdown Rings
Tucked away down rural lanes in the centre of the South Hams, Blackdown Rings is a hidden gem with sweeping views that are beloved of Sunday morning dog-walkers. Beneath its fields lies a historic fortress which dates back to the Iron Age…
The Historic Monuments of Bodmin Moor
The solitary moors of Bodmin have an ethereal, timeless quality which makes it fitting that they host many fascinating historical sites, including a striking Neolithic tomb and even evidence of Cornwall’s last recorded King…
Bigbury-on-Sea And Bantham, South Devon
In a county blessed with rolling countryside and serene sea views, Bantham Sands and Bigbury-on-Sea stand out for their breathtaking scenery. Few people however realise that below the sand lies a fascinating Dark Age history that was forgotten for a thousand years…
The History of the Bakewell Pudding
The Bakewell tart, with its characteristic white icing and cherry in the centre, is popular in cafes and homes all over Britain. But this is in fact not the original version as invented in Bakewell a few centuries ago.
Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire’s Peak District, is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Open to the public, this magnificent country house is set in over 1000 acres of parkland and formal gardens…
Bath, The Prince and The Pig
The story of the Prince and the Pig is the story of a young prince named Bladud. Falling ill with leprosy during a trip to Greece, Bladud returned to England and working as a swineherd during which time he discovered a spring, the healing waters of which cured his leprosy. In gratitude, Bladud founded the town of Bath in 836BC/BCE…
James II: Camp on Hounslow Heath
When King James II came to the throne in 1685, he set about enlarging the army in case of civil unrest. Between 1686 and 1688 annual military manoeuvres and public exhibitions were held on Hounslow Heath…
History of London through the Lens of a Movie Camera
London is like an onion with layers and layers of history spanning back 2,000 years, meaning the most surprising buildings, ruins and memorials can often be found in the most unlikely places. And many of these hidden gems turn up in the movies…
Beer Stone and Quarry Caves
The vast underground caverns at Beer were first quarried by the Romans and provided stone used in Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, cathedrals and many other historic buildings. Today visitors to these huge caves can see where and how the stone was quarried, imagine the harsh conditions the workers endured, and also discover a secret Catholic Chapel…