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.
Skipton
A lovely historic market town, ideally situated at the gateway to the Dales. The perfect base for exploring both the history and the beauty of this region.
Abernethy
Abernethy, Perthshire, is an extremely potent name in Scottish history. In ancient times it was the religious centre for the Southern Picts and later their political capital and home of their King.
Cleopatra’s Needle
Have you ever wondered why Cleopatra’s Needle is on the Embankment in London, and how it got there? Six men died bringing the Needle to England – and it wasn’t even Cleopatra’s anyway…
Historic Mid Wales Guide
Facts about Mid Wales Population: Approx. 200,000 Famous for: Sandy beaches, The Great Desert of Wales Distance from London: 4 – 6 hours Highest Mountain:…
Historic Merseyside Guide
Think of Merseyside and you think of Liverpool and The Beatles! There is much more to this area than just the Beatles, although of course…
Historic Manchester Guide
Facts about Greater Manchester Population: 2,600,000 Famous for: Manchester United, Coronation Street Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies: Boddingtons Beer, Eccles Cake,…
Historic London Guide
Facts about London Population: 8,400,000 Famous for: Big Ben, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament Local delicacies Jellied eels, pie & mash Airports: Heathrow, London…
