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.
Historic Kent Guide
Facts about Kent Population: 1,730,000 Famous for: Rolling countryside, Leeds Castle Distance from London: 30 mins – 1 hour Local delicacies: Kent Lent Pie, beer,…
Historic Herefordshire Guide
Facts about Herefordshire Population: 183,000 Famous for: Hereford Cathedral, Malvern Hills Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies: Herefordshire Cider Cake Airports: None…
Historic Hampshire Guide
Facts about Hampshire Population: 1,763,000 Famous for: Jane Austen, New Forest, Charles Dickens Distance from London: 1 hour Local delicacies: Sunday roasts Airports: Southampton County…
Historic Gloucestershire Guide
Facts about Gloucestershire Population: 861,000 Famous for: The Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, Offa’s Dyke Distance from London: 2 – 3 hours Local delicacies: Gloucestershire Cheeses,…
Historic Essex Guide
Facts about Essex Population: 1,729,000 Famous for: Being the oldest county in England Distance from London: 30 mins – 1 hour Local delicacies: Fresh oysters,…
Historic Edinburgh & Fife Guide
Facts about Edinburgh & Fife Population: 1,210,000 Famous for: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh (the capital of Scotland), St Andrews University Distance from London: 8 – 9…
Historic Dumfries & Galloway Guide
Facts about Dumfries & Galloway Population: 148,000 Famous for: Fabulous castles, The Southern Uplands Distance from London: 7 – 8 hours Highest Mountain: Merrick (843m)…
Historic Dorset Guide
Facts about Dorset Population: 745,000 Famous for: Jurassic Coastline, sandy beaches, Maiden Castle Distance from London: 2 hours Local delicacies: Apple cake, cream teas Airports:…
