3 days in Bristol
Often voted the best place to live in the UK, the south-west city of Bristol is an independent-minded hub of creativity, industry, and excellent bars.…
By Chris Allsop · Jun 12, 2018
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South West England
Life takes place at a leisurely pace in the South West. But take care not to confuse leisurely with boring. Home to Glastonbury festival, arguably the best surfing in Britain and Somerset cider, more than anything people in the South West know all about good living. Local food and alcohol are among the best regional offerings in the country. The main industries of the region are agriculture and tourism, and with more coastline than any other region of England, it is no surprise that some of best beaches in England can be found here. Important historical sites in the area include Bath Spa and Stonehenge. Dartmoor and Exmoor are two National Parks protecting sparse, unique landscapes when you want a change from the beaches and quaint fishing villages. The gentle Cotswolds have some of the most picturesque villages in the country.
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Rooms
The best 4-star hotels in Bournemouth
One of the UK’s finest seaside resorts, Bournemouth attracts huge numbers of visitors each year. Home to seven…
By Paul Joseph · Jan 19
Activities
The Best Festivals and Fairs in Devon this Summer
With its rippling, beach-fringed landscape dotted with wild moors, Devon is one of Britain’s most foremost areas of…
By Paul Joseph · Jun 16
Features
An Unexpected Visit to Wells
With a population of little over 10,000 Wells is England’s smallest city. The pristine architecture alone, dating back…
By Paul · Jun 15
Destinations: England
St. Ives: Like a Local
Transformed in the 1920s from a sleepy fishing village to the vibrant hub of South West England’s artistic…
By Paul · Mar 17
Destinations: England
Cornwall: The Old Land and the Sea
It would be impossible to tell the story of Britain’s westernmost tip without mentioning the sea. This once-isolated…
By Paul · Feb 22