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.
Perth, Scotland
Once Scotland’s capital and much favoured by James I, The ‘Fair City’ of Perth, with its tall spires and River Tay flowing through it, is the town that inspired Sir Walter Scott to pen ‘The Fair Maid of Perth’.
The Battle of Roundway Down
The Battle of Roundway Down was fought on 13 July 1643 and is considered one of the key battles in…
Lavenham
Lavenham is widely acknowledged as the best example of a medieval wool town in England…
Rye, East Sussex
In this seaside town, where the sea is nearly two miles away, explore the labyrinth of cobbled streets all steeped in history, secrets stowed away, ghosts uncovered.
The Battle of Rowton Heath
After his catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Naseby earlier in June, King Charles I turned north in an attempt…
Ely, Cambridgeshire
The ancient city of Ely occupies the largest island in the Fens. The “Isle of Ely” is so called because it was only accessible by boat until the waterlogged Fens were drained in the 17th century.
The Battle of Falkirk Muir
Having failed in their attempt to gain support in England and advance on London, the Jacobites had retreated all the…
Greensted Church – The Oldest Wooden Church in the World
Situated deep in the Essex countryside lies Greensted Church, an ancient place of worship which holds the title of being…
