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 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:…
Historic Devon Guide
Facts about Devon Population: 1,135,000 Famous for: Sandy beaches, Dartmoor, fishing villages Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies: Cream teas, fish and…
Historic Derbyshire Guide
Facts about Derbyshire Population: 1,020,000 Famous for: The Peak District Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies Bakewell Tart, Gingerbread Airports: East Midlands…
Historic Cumbria and Lake District Guide
Facts about Cumbria Population: 500,000 Famous for: The Lake District, Lake Windermere, Hadrian’s Wall Distance from London: 4 – 5 hours Local delicacies: Cumberland Sausage,…
Historic County Durham Guide
Facts about County Durham Population: 510,000 Famous for: Durham University, coal mining Distance from London: 4 – 5 hours Local delicacies Bacon Floddies, Pulses Airports:…
Historic Cornwall Guide
Facts about Cornwall Population: 536,000 Famous for: Quaint fishing villages, warm weather, sandy beaches Distance from London: 3 – 4 hours Local delicacies Cornish pasties,…
Historic Cambridgeshire Guide
Find heritage attractions and historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire, including castles and battlefield sites.
