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 Somerset Guide
Facts about Somerset Population: 910,000 Famous for: Glastonbury, Bath, Over 11,000 listed buildings Distance from London: 2 – 3 hours Local delicacies Cheddar cheese, cider…
Historic Shropshire Guide
Facts about Shropshire Population: 470,000 Famous for: Offa’s Dyke, Ironbridge, The Wrekin Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies: Shrewsbury Cakes, Polecat Pie…
Historic Rutland Guide
Facts about Rutland Population: 38,000 Famous for: Rutland Water, Being the smallest county in England! Distance from London: 2 – 3 hours Airports: None County…
Historic Perthshire Guide
Facts about Perthshire Population: Approx. 137,500 Famous for: Home to some of the largest trees in Britain, ‘Gateway to the Highlands’ Distance from London: 9…
Historic Oxfordshire Guide
Facts about Oxfordshire Population: 650,000 Famous for: Oxford University, Uffington White Horse Distance from London: 1 – 2 hours Local delicacies: Banbury cakes, Marmalade Airports:…
Historic Nottinghamshire Guide
Facts about Nottinghamshire Population: 1,090,000 Famous for: Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood! Distance from London: 3 hours Airports: East Midlands Airport / Robin Hood Airport…
Historic Northumberland Guide
Facts about Northumberland Population: 316,000 Famous for: Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland National Park, Lindisfarne Distance from London: 4 – 5 hours Local delicacies Stotties, Northumberland Pan…
Historic Northamptonshire Guide
Facts about Northamptonshire Population: 690,000 Famous for: Shoemaking, Grand Union Canal Distance from London: 1 – 2 hours Airports: None County town: Northampton Nearby Counties:…
