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.
London’s Roman Fort
Dating back to AD110, this peculiar site (situated in an underground car park!) is home to the oldest Roman remains…
The Battle of Adwalton Moor
The Battle of Adwalton Moor took place in June 1643 near Leeds, Yorkshire, during the English Civil War…
Moel Arthur (Bryngaer) Hill Fort
Built over 2500 years ago, Moel Arthur is one of a series of Iron Age hill forts to be found…
Lancaster
Lancaster, in the North West of England, lies on the River Lune, three miles inland from the coastal resort of Morecambe, easily accessible from the M6 motorway and en route to the Lake District, 20 miles to the north.
Letocetum (Wall Roman Site)
The site of Letocetum in Staffordshire started life around AD50 when the Roman army built a military post here during their advance on Wales…
London’s Only Lighthouse
Located deep within the Docklands, where the River Lee meets the River Thames, lies London’s only lighthouse. Built in 1864-66, even Michael Faraday, one of the most influential scientists of all time, carried out experiments in the lighthouse.
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought for the crown of England between William, Duke of Normandy and the recently enthroned Harold Godwineson…
Lyme Regis
Welcome to Lyme Regis, the ‘Pearl of Dorset’, situated at the heart of the world famous Jurassic Coast.
