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Trafalgar Square was named after the victorious naval Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Popular with locals and tourist alike the square becomes a arena used to host political demonstrations in popular protests such as those against the Afghanistan War and Iraq War.
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An absolute charm in the heart of Cornwall, St. Neot is a wee but wonderful place. Winner of the Village of the Year, St. Neot has a reputation for friendliness. The greatest attractions here are the Parish Church of St. Neot with its spectacular stained glass windows and St. Neot's Well, a holy well reputed to have curative powers.
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An excellent holiday destination, Newquay boasts seven miles of gorgeous golden sands. Perfect for families and kids with all weather attractions in the vicinity, Newquay is also the surfing capital of Cornwall.
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One of England's quaintest harbour towns, little Brixham lies just 15 minutes from Paignton. You'll find all the activity on the harbour with its fishing boats, pleasure yachts and reconstruction of the Golden Hinde.
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A little village in West Devon, Sourton boasts the unique Highwayman's Inn. Much more than a pub or B&B, this inn is a wonderful treasure trove of curiosities with hidden delights round every nook and cranny.
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A traditional market town with a formidable hill-top fortress, Launceston is the gateway to Cornwall. Just one mile from the Devon border, Launcestion is ideally situated for exploring Dartmoor and Bodmin Moors and walking or taking excursions to the dramatic scenery along the Atlantic coast.
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The busiest seaside resort in Somerset, Minehead has a great sandy beach and charming Victorian architecture. Minehead is also the start of the South West Coast Path and the end or start of scenic and historic tours on the West Somerset Railway.
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When the sea left this town, its charm remained. Guaranteed to please, Rye is an ancient, port town lined with half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and curious little shops. It also boast fantastic teahouse, antique shops and some fine Medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture.
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Dorchester is a market town situated in Dorset just five miles away from the popular seaside resort of Weymouth.
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A predominantly Georgian town built upon a medieval layout, Lewes breathes history and will delight anyone interested in history and culture. Attractions here include Keere Street, Anne of Cleves House and Museum, Southover Grange and the nearby Downs, Ouse Valley and the Weald.
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The central town on the western moor, Tavistock is a delightful little town dominated by 19th century architecture. A market town for over 900 years, Tavistock was awarded Best Market Town in Britain in 2004.
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Tintagel lies at the heart of the legend of King Arthur for it is here at Tintagel Castle that England's great hero was conceived. Sitting on top of a rugged cliff, Tintagel and its surrounds offer spectacular coastal scenery. Tintagel also boasts the Old Post Office, a fantastic 14th century Cornish longhouse.
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Scenically sheltered in a hollow protected by three hills, Porlock is a wee coastal village in Exmoor National Park. Walk in the footsteps of Wordsworth and Coleridge and visit the smallest church in England, Culborne Church and the Ship Inn, one of the oldest inns in the country.
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the name of this historic, riverside town made its name into the world's culinary repertoire by the habits of John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich. A man too fond of gambling to stop to eat, it is said he preferred his meat between two slices of bread.
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Lying within the Isle of Purbeck, Tyneham is a ghost village with a tragic past. The idyllic site was abandoned by its villagers at the request of the army in WWII. Sadly, Tyneham was never returned to its owners.
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Despite its small size, the Isle of Portland offers a range of attractions and activities to the visitor. A part of the Jurassic Coast, Portland is a dream for geologists and an important area for local and migrating birds. Portland also boasts three castles, a couple of lighthouses and great walking, climbing, diving, fishing and windsurfing.
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The little, isolated village of Torcross lies just 8 miles from Dartmouth in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty in South Hams. A unique spot, Torcross lies on a narrow strip of land with the freshwater lake of Slapton Nature Reserve on one side and the shingle beach of Start Bay on the other.
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Covent Garden was once an austere, quiet place where monks of Westminster Abbey grew their own vegetable in their ‘convent garden’.
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One area of London which boasts more kebab shops and Eastern cuisine than coffee shops or pubs. Whitechapel was once the playing field of Jack the Ripper and later that of the infamous Kray Twins...
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The ancient capital of Cornwall, Lostwithiel is now a somewhat sleepy centre for antiques and collectibles. This market town also boasts the 13th century Restormel Castle and its circular shell keep.
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This Saxon town located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park was once famed for its production of silver pennies. Today Lydford is known for the spectacular Lydford Gorge with its Devil's Cauldron and White Lady's Waterfall and Lydford Castle, one of the most notorious prisons in Europe.
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A historic harbour, Portsmouth has been home to the Royal Navy for over 500 years. Strategically located, Portsmouth was flattened in WWII. Tourists will delight in attractions such as Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, the Spinnaker Tower and the Overlord Embroidery in the suburb of Southsea.
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Sitting in the shelter of a valley, Boscastle is an unusual medieval harbour town - a quiet, quaint place with its 15th century slate cottages and jetty. An excellent base for walking, bird spotting and other outdoor pursuits, Boscastle also boasts the Boscastle Museum of Withcraft and the Boscastle Blowhole.
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Bath ranks amongst Europe's most beautiful cities due to the vision of three inspired architects in the 18th century. A great base for seeing England, there are plenty of attractions in Bath including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, the Jane Austen Centre and the Holburne Museum of Art.
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Enclosed by low red cliffs, Paignton plays a much softer tune than its boisterous neighbour Torquay. An ideal location for a family holiday, Paignton boasts some of Devon's top attractions.
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Lying within the busy Brighton district, picturesque Rottingdean lies off the busy tourist trail. This is a shame. A small picture-perfect town with a historic past, visitors will also be warmed by the friendliness of the locals.
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Whitstable is a beautiful, historic fishing village. The town makes the bulk of its revenue from the sea in much the same way as it did back in Roman times. Head down to the working harbour, where you'll see fishermen bringing in their catch or buy some fresh oysters from the local fishmarket for a mere 40p a piece.
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The little seaside town perches on the hillside with a long, steep road passing through and old stone arch which leads to Viking Bay. Originally called Main Sands, the bay was renamed in 1949 when the Danes re-enacted Hengist's passage to the Isle of Thanet in 449AD.
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The seafront is lined by stately, red-brick Victorian and Georgian buildings looking over the only Royal Harbour in England. Tourists are drawn here on visits to Hugin, the Viking Ship while others are pilgrims who come to visit the St. Augustine Cross, the site which marks the beginning of Christianity in England.
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Boasting the largest, natural harbour in Europe, Poole will delight anyone with a watersport or maritime interest. Key attractions to be seen are Poole's beaches, the nature reserve of Brownsea Island and Poole Old Town. Poole Harbour also sees regular sailing of passenger vessels to France.
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Kensington gardens and Hyde Park merge into one at the east end. Originally Kensington gardens were the grounds of Kensington Palace and it was not until 1841 that they became a public park.
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Lynton, a popular Victorian resort sits above a gorge overlooking the sea. This isolated little village grew famous during the Napoleonic wars. With overseas travel being deemed too dangerous, tourists turned to the British countryside and found in Lynton an spoilt and an almost foreign landscape. However, the village really made a name for itself with the publication of Lorna Doone in 1869. Blackmore’s melodramatic, romantic classic was a popular success which romanticized the outlaw clans who lived in Exmoor during the 17th century.
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While Stonehenge may be more famous, Avebury is actually older, quieter and also free. The charming village lies alongside the free standing stones. Avebury is part of a stone circle which is divided by roads into four sectors. The circle has been estimated to date form 2500 to 2200 BC which means that it falls between the first 2 stages of the construction of Stonehenge.
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Camden Market, an icon in itself, is a must on any trip to London. Although it originally started as a teeny market for crafts it has since swollen beyond anyone’s expectations and is swamped in the thousands over the weekend.
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Boasting a magnificent natural harbour, Fowey is one of England's busiest ports. A quaint township overlooks the water and across to Polruan. Short walks out of town take you to St Catherine's Castle and the lovely Readymoney Cove.
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Popularly known as the Jewel of Exmoor National Park, Dunster is a charming, historic town. Attractions here include the fairytale Dunster Castle, the octagonal yarn market, a working watermill and speciality shopping.
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A wee village built on a linear plan, Colyford is quiet destination great for those interested in exploring the outdoors. Attractions in Colyford include a trip along the historic Seaton Tramway and Motoring Memories, a museum housed in an old filling station.
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A classic, English summer resort, Weymouth boasts a beautiful, apricot coloured beach which bustles with activity. Ideally situated between Dorchester and the Isle of Portland, Weymouth makes an excellent base for exploring some of Dorset's finest attractions.
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On a sunny day as children play, people sunbathe, play sports, rollerblade and stroll through the park, it is hard to picture the bygone years in the park. In the 17th century, Hyde Park began to be the place to see and be seen.
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The historic town of Arundel is entirely dominated by its hilltop castle. Lying in the valley of the River Arun, this little town is full of character and visitors will find themselves beguiled by its medieval charm.
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The majestic presence of Westminster has impressed Londoners and foreigners for centuries. The site is also home to London’s most familiar landmark commonly known as Big Ben.
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Best known for its historical importance in the Battle of 1066 between the Normans and the Saxons, Hastings draws the tourist trade on three fronts. Visitors are attracted by its historical importance, to relax in a seaside resort or to bathe in its maritime past and present.
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Strategically located just 21 miles from Calais and continental Europe, Dover's thriving port and gleaming white cliffs have played an essential role in the development of England and its psyche. Not merely a port, Dover boast some of the country's great attractions, a Bronze Age boat, the incredible Dover Castle and the record-breaking South Foreland Lighthouse.
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A stylish resort home to that British classic, Fawlty Towers, Torquay is a premier seaside destination in the heart of the English Riviera. Renowned for its beaches, blue seas and palm trees, a trip to Torquay will take you out of England and into the Mediterranean.
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Herne Bay saw its heyday in the Victorian era when Londoners came here in droves in a fashionable search for refreshment from the sea air. Nowadays the place has sleepy, peaceful ambience about it. Tourists generally come here to visit two main attractions, the offshore seal colony and the ruins of a Roman Fort at Reculver.
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Lying at the eastern edge of the Thames and the London Bridge, The Tower of London has the dubious fame as being one of the most consistently bloody sites in Britain.
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The streets are lined with trendy café’s, restaurants and bars which cater for all budgets. It’s a trendy place where you’ll see London’s street fashion at its gaudy best. In the 1950’s, Soho earned a reputation for itself as a licentious area...
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Glastonbury is a mystical town lying in the center of the Isle of Avalon, a region renowned for mystical events in the past. The region and the myth are closely associated with Christianity, as according to early Christian legend, it is said that Jesus visited the area when still a young man.
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The religious capital of Britain, Canterbury stood in the central stage of an often turbulent history. The centuries saw repeated sacking by the Danes, the Dissolution of the Monasteries and targeting by the Baedeker Raids, the infamous Nazi plan to obliterate Britain's historic sites. Despite the turbulence, Canterbury survived and is now home to one of Britain's Unesco World Heritage Sites.
The awe-inspiring, Canterbury Cathedral, ruins of St. Augustine's Abbey and the ancient St. Martin's Church are all protected heritage areas.
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Lulworth is included amongst England's UNESCO sites and its World Heritage Coast provides a glimpse across some 85 million years of geological evolution. The small picturesque village with its 17th century thatched cottages is best known for Lulworth Cove, a natural shell-shaped harbour fronted by a pebble beach. Formerly a smuggler's haven, West Lulworth is now essentially a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast.
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Lying in the southeast of London, Greenwich provides a wonderful diversity of attractions to wile away your time on a sunny afternoon. Increasingly, more and more locals and tourists, make their way here to pick up a bargain at the markets.
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Bank is not merely the financial sector but also offers some of the finest architecture in the city. Unfortunately, what we see today are the remains of the Fire of London which burnt down about 4/5ths of the buildings in the area.
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Between bouts of busy tourism, picturesque Lynmouth is a romantic, smuggler’s seaside village. The town lies on the shores of the estuary where the East and West Lyn Rivers meet. Its romantic getaway place which was once described by Gainsborough as ‘the most delightful place for a landscape painter this country can boast’.
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Winchester, the ancient capital of England, lies in Hampshire County of which it is the administrative capital. Sometimes known as the legendary Camelot, this pretty, country market-town should be at the top of your list if you're interested in history and culture.
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Lying on the banks of the River Dart, Totnes presents an intriguing mixture of history and new age trends. This ancient river port town has a vibrant atmosphere which belies its age. Street entertainers, markets and a New Age culture merge happily with its steamer quay, Elizabethan architecture, Norman castle and range of listed buildings.
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Whitehall is the given name for the street which runs between Trafalgar Square and the palace of Westminster and the site of the Whitehall palace.
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a new cargo inundated the town in the 18th century when boatloads of holiday makers came to try out Benjamin Beale's wonderful, new innovation. A local inventor, he patented a bathing machine which allowed for therapeutic and modest bathing.
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Lying some 50km from London, Rochester overlooks the River Medway. It is a historic town which gained importance from its strategic position on the London to Dover road.
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Walk in the footsteps of historic icons such as Sir Francis Drake, Captain Cook and the Mayflower Pilgrims. Historic Plymouth is centred around the Tudor Barbican and most of Plymouth's attractions are concentrated here. Nearby, Plymouth Hoe is a relaxing spot overlooking the beautiful Plymouth Sound.
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Brighton is England's no.1 seaside resort. With 11km of beach and sand, the largest gay population in Europe, prehistoric sites and some examples of Regency architecture....
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A coastal resort predominantly Victorian in architecture, Seaton is best known for the Seaton Tramway, a narrow gauge railway which heads inland towards Colyford. Situated between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, Seaton makes a great base for exploring the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
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This unassuming and seemingly insignificant hill lies just off the A4 about 5 miles west of Marlborough. This enigmatic green mound is impressive not for its height (130ft) but its age and with its estimated construction date at 2600BC it stands as the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe.
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Mayfair was laid out by the Earls of Grosvenor. Starting with Hyde Park the area is enclosed by Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Hyde Park. This enclave, known to many for its power on the Monopoly board, is an expensive area where wealth and power are at home.
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London's first answer to congestion was also its first attempt to clear the slums, an endeavour which provided a literal segregation of the classes.
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In the square, would-be theatre goers queue at the half-price ticket booth while touts endeavour to entice them away. Street entertainers bring the square to life.....
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The Portobello Road market has drawn crowds since 1837. Every Saturday, the street is swamped by bargain-hunters...
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St James’s might easily be called London’s gentleman’s precinct. Ever since the 19th century 'gentlemen' have come here to gamble, socialise, eat and drink exclusively amongst their peers.....
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Known to locals as the "Pearl of Dorset", Lyme Regis nestles between the hills on the border between Devon and Dorset. The little town lies on Lyme Bay and a coastline that is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Capital of the Roseland Peninsula, St Mawes is a quaint village with a busy yachting harbour. Two beaches and gardens in the vicinity, a well preserved Tudor Castle combined with ferry access to Falmouth all make St Mawes a great, relaxing holiday destination.
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Mevagissey is a picturesque fishing village which has retained its medieval town plan. Just 6 miles from St. Austell, Mevagissey's winding streets lead to busy Mevagissey Harbour with its sailing yachts and fishing boats.
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An elegant seaside town, Sidmouth lies in a valley enclosed by red sandstone cliffs. The town is noted for its beautiful floral displays and wealth of architecture - you'll find over 500 listed buildings within its winding streets.
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A picturesque historic market perched on a hilltop with views over three counties. Shaftesbury is known for Gold Hill, a picture of a different age with is cobbled paving and thatched cottages. Sights include the remains of a 9th century Abbey and the schoolmaster's house in Jude the Obscure.
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An ancient market town, Camelford is often considered to be the legendary Camelot which is said to lie beneath its foundations. Camelford lies just outside Bodmin Moor and a mere five miles from the spectacular coastline of Cornwall.
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