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It is hard to believe that Northern England, with its charming a tranquil lifestyle was once part of the huge Roman Empire. The Romans made a frontier in southern Scotland when they invaded Britain but that was soon disbanded and changed to Northumberland. Then in 122 A.D. the Roman Emperor ordered a wall for defence put up . . . → Read More: Visiting Hadrian’s Wall  When visitors come to Britain for overseas, the vast majority tend to head for London or the southern holiday resorts. If you want to discover more about the real England and its fascinating history, you must take a trip to Northumbria. The North East corner of England has long been considered as very cold, with bleak landscapes . . . → Read More: Discovering the magic of Northumbria The city of Chester is an incredible place to visit. The city has almost two miles of city walls and this is the longest ancient city walls in England. Chester also boasts a medieval section including many historical buildings. The Eastgate Clock is just one of these buildings and is believed to be the most visited . . . → Read More: Chester so much in such a small city Known for being the home of past Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his birthplace the estate in Oxfordshire is the only non-Episcopal and non-Royal building in the region that is known as a Palace. As if this is not enough, the estate is also an honoured UNESCO World Heritage Site. Churchill was born at the family estate . . . → Read More: Churchill’s Blenheim Palace Lying in the middle of the Somerset countryside, which has been the destination place for many visitors for centuries, an uncorrupted, ancient, and natural wonder, Cheddar Gorge, amazes people with its marvelous caves. People come for a tour of the village and learn more about this beautiful place. While you are at Cheddar you must drive along . . . → Read More: Cheddar Gorge amazes Just 12 miles from Central London, located in Surrey, Chessington World of Adventures is a theme park broken into ten themes and also houses the Chessington Zoo home to many animals including lions, tigers, gorillas and others. The park has 26 rides of which four are roller coasters and two water rides. Most rides are designed for . . . → Read More: Chessington World of Adventures St. Swinthun has a rich legend that comes from the fact that it was the capital of England during its ancient times. Of course, this is not counting the fact that it is also the original home of King Arthur’s Round Table, the birthplace of cricket, and also the final stop for Jane Austen and where . . . → Read More: Jane Austen, the birthplace of cricket and Arthur’s Round Table Manchester is a popular destination for tourism and business alike. If you have never been, then read further for the reasons why you should go. The Trafford Centre is an all-in-one shopping experience. All kinds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment can be had there. You will never grow weary of going, since there are so many . . . → Read More: Manchester, so many reasons to visit The village of Castleton in Derbyshire is one of those increasingly rare, hidden away and truly unspoiled places where the English countryside still looks like Tolkien’s Shire, and walking is the preferred method of transportation. Situated on the Peakshole Water, a tributary of the River Noe, Castleton is not on any major motorway. There is good . . . → Read More: A step back in time, Castleton in Derbyshire According to many, Buxton is the gateway to the Peak District. It is a wonderful place to base a tour of the area. Since the Romans times, perhaps even prior to that, Buxton had been a settlement of some sort. The late eighteenth century is the date to which the most current town dates back to. The . . . → Read More: Buxton gateway to the Peak District |
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