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Stansted
Stansted International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the UK after London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport. The airport is owned and operated by BAA. It is the third-busiest airport in the London area after Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. There is one terminal consisting of three boarding piers, one connected to the main terminal by a pedestrian bridge and the other two by a people mover system. The terminal facilities include a bureau de change, left luggage service, several shops and restaurants as well as internet access. Car hire and taxis can also be arranged from within the terminal building. The airport is named after the small village Stansted Mountfitchet. The nearest larger towns to the airport are Bishop's Stortford and Harlow.
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Stratford-upon-Avon is a town on the River Avon in south Warwickshire, England. The town is the birthplace and deathbed of William Shakespeare and because of its Shakespearian connections the area is a popular tourist destination, receiving about three million visitors a year from all over the world. On the banks of the Avon stands the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company. The RSC also runs two smaller theatres, the Swan, which is modelled on an Elizabethan theatre, and The Other Place, a black box theatre. Other tourist attractions within the town include the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and two contemporary buildings, Hall's Croft (the one-time home of Shakespeare's daughter, Susannah) and New Place, which stands on the site of an earlier house originally owned by the playwright himself. Also within the town is Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptised and is buried. Near to the town are several other properties associated with Shakespeare: Anne Hathaway's Cottage at Shottery, the former home of Shakespeare's wife, Mary Arden's House, the former home of his mother, and farms and buildings at Snitterfield, the former home of his father. Non-Shakespearean attractions include a Teddy Bear Museum, a Butterfly Farm, a Witchcraft Exhibition, the Bancroft Gardens, and The Black Swan (locally known as the 'Dirty Duck'), a pub said to be frequented by actors 'fresh from the stage'. The Stratford Town Walk and Stratford Town Ghost Walk are favourite visitor attractions. Stratford Town Walk offer a guided public walk every day of the year - even Christmas Day - to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Grammar School, Theatres and Holy Trinity Church. The guides entertain and inform with lots of information that you could never discover from a guide book. In the evening on Mon, Thurs and Fri there is a spooky ghost walk around the historic streets to hear grisly stories of ghosts, witches, murder and mayhem. Monthly ghost cruises take place from April to October. Each year on or about Michaelmas Day Stratford hosts one of the largest Mop Fairs in the country. Six kilometres away is Charlecote Park, an historic house set in a deer park, from where Shakespeare reputedly poached deer. Eight miles away is Ragley Hall, one of England's finest stately homes and home to the Jerwood Sculpture Park.
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Swansea is the second largest city in Wales, situated on the South Wales coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula . It grew to its present importance during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming a centre of heavy industry. With its seaside location and varied inland geography, Swansea makes a suitable destination for a range of outdoor activies like swimming, sailing, water skiing, surfing, sea angling, canoeing, and rowing, or hiking. The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are the most popular with swimmers and tourists with children, whereas the wide and calm waters of Swansea Bay tend to attract the water-sport enthusiast. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy countryside views throughout the year. Although little known on the tourist map, the North of Swansea has some of the most outstanding countryside in the country, with panoramas of the Welsh mountains. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the county, the former fishing village of Mumbles (located on the western edge of Swansea Bay) has a variety restaurants and coffee shops. The promenade at Mumbles offers a panoramic view of the Swansea Bay vista.
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Swindon is situated in Wiltshire in the South West of England. It has 2 shopping areas in the town centre - The Brunel Centre and the Parade, a number of retail parks including Greenbridge, West Swindon Shopping Centre, Stratton and the Orbital Shopping Park, and the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet (indoor shopping mall) for reduced price designer goods. Adjacent to the McArthur Glen is the Steam Railway Museum which shows Swindon's part in the history of the Great Western Railway. There is also a number of public parks which include Lydiard Country Park, Stanton Park, Barbury Castle, Queens Park and Coate Water. Swindon is home to some major business headquarters and distribution centres, and has excellent travel links into London and the West Country.
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Tenby (meaning "little town of the fishes") is a walled seaside town in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, lying on Carmarthen Bay. The town probably originated as a Viking settlement and later grew as a port around the now-ruined Tenby Castle. It is now a popular seaside holiday resort. Attractions in Tenby include four kilometres of sandy beaches, the 13th-century town walls including the Five Arches barbican gate, the 15th-century St. Mary's Church, the Tudor Merchant's House (National Trust), a museum with art gallery, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, part of Britain's only coastal National Park. Boats sail from Tenby's harbour to the monastic Caldey Island. St Catherine's Island just offshore is linked to the town at low tide.
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Torquay (Devon, England) is located south of Exeter just north of Torbay, and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay. In the 19th century it became a fashionable seaside resort, being renowned for its healthy climate and gaining the nickname of the 'English Riviera'. There are numerous tourist attractions in the area: Kents Cavern is said to be Britain's most important Stone Age Site and was home to early man for around 700,000 years. Living Coasts is also worth a visit; built on the site of a former public bath, this is now a coastal zoo attraction. Finally, Babbacombe Model Village is considered one of the best examples of a model village in England. In the evenings, there are a number of pubs and restaurants in the town, and the Princess Theatre for those looking for some culture.
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Victoria is the area of inner city London lying close to (and named after) Victoria Station. This area includes Victoria Street, the northern section of Buckingham Palace Road, Wilton Road, Grosvenor Gardens, Bressenden Place and Eccleston Street. Victoria Street runs on an east-west axis from the station to Broad Sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. There is a new development, called Cardinal Walk (located across the street from Westminster Cathedral), which contains a selection of restaurants, banks and shops.
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Warwick is the historic county town of Warwickshire in England. It lies upon the River Avon and is located 11 miles south of Coventry and 2.5 miles west of Leamington Spa. At the Heart of England, Warwick has a wealth of specialist independent shops, restaurants, pubs and accommodation. There is also a vibrant cultural scene with three internationally renowned annual festivals ranging from the Spoken Word, Classical and Contemporary Music to a Folk Festival and the World Famous Victorian Evening, held in late November or early December. Warwick Chamber of Trade helps to promote the town for visitors, residents and businesses. The town is also famous for the impressive Warwick Castle, the construction of which began in 1068, which attracts huge numbers of tourists from around the world. The town centre is also known for its historic architecture, and contains a mixture of Tudor and 17th-century buildings. Warwick is also known for Warwick Racecourse, near the west gate of the medieval town which hosts several televised meets a year. Within the racecourse there is a small golf course.
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Whitby is a historic town in North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England. Nowadays it is a fishing port and tourist destination. The town was awarded "Best Seaside Resort 2006", by Which? Holiday magazine. There are plently of actiities available to you in Whitby; why not go horse riding in the North Yorkshire Moors, canoeing on the River Esk at Ruswarp, crazy golf on the West Cliff or swimming in the North sea if you are feeling brave! Why not try fishing either on-shore or out at sea, or take a pleasure boat out in Whitby Bay. If you like walking, Whitby is perfect with excellent walks in and around Whitby, Falling Foss, May Beck and Robin Hoods Bay. You should also visit the fish market in Whitby, which sells the freshest, highest quality fish available anywhere. A traditional fish and chips will finish off your day perfectly.
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Wilmslow is a town in the Borough of Macclesfield in Cheshire, England. It lies to the south of the city of Manchester between Alderley Edge and Handforth. Wilmslow is well known, like Alderley Edge, for having many famous residents, notably footballers, stars of Coronation Street and rich Manchester businessmen.
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The town of Windermere, Cumbria, lies around one kilometre away from the lake of the same name. It has a number of museums and a railway station which offers train and bus connections to the surrounding area, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and the West Coast Main Line. The main draw of the town is lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England, and is entirely within the Lake District National Park. It has been one of the country’s most popular places for holidays and summer homes since 1847, when the Kendal and Windermere Railway built a branch line to it. If you would like to stay closer to the lake, the town of Bowness-on-Windermere would be well suited for you due to its lakeside location. Boats from the piers in Bowness (about a fifteen-minute walk from the top of Windermere town) sail around the lake, many calling at Ambleside or at Lakeside where there is a restored railway. Windermere is a place of outstanding natural beauty which gives visitors unforgettable experiences all year round.
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Worthing is situated between the coast and the South Downs, and is often known as 'Sunny Worthing' following a popular advertising campaign in the 1890s promoting the town's agreeable climate between the sea and Downs. Historically, the inhabitants of Worthing were nicknamed "pork bolters", dating from the town's days as a fishing village with its many superstitious fishermen and their notoriously extreme avoidance of pigs. In more modern times it has been home to The Worthing Workshop, a late-1960s meeting place for musicians, actors and poets. Owing to the large number of elderly people who reside in Worthing, surrounding areas often refer to the town as "God's Waiting Room". During your visit to Worthing, you shuold try to visit some of the following attractions:
Worthing Pier, opened April 1862.
The Dome, built in 1909 as the Kursaal and converted into the Dome Cinema which opened in 1922.
Castle Goring, built in the 1790s, is Worthing's most important building in terms of its architecture and is one of the town's two Grade I listed buildings.
The Archbishop's Palace in Tarring dates from the 13th century and is Worthing's oldest secular building. It is one of the town's two Grade I listed buildings.
High Salvington windmill.
Cissbury Ring, an ancient hill fort located on the South Downs.
St Paul's Church, formerly the Chapel of Ease, opened in 1812, designed by John Rebecca.
Beach House, built in 1820 by John Rebecca.
Park Crescent, built in 1829 by Amos Henry Wilds.
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
The numerous parks and gardens, many of which are laid out in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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The city of York in North Yorkshire (England) sits on the Rivers Ouse and Foss and is enclosed by medieval walls. York is noted for its wealth of churches and pubs and it is said that there is no point within the city walls where one can stand and not be able to see at least one pub and at least one church! Many of the remaining churches in York are from the medieval period, and York Minster in the city centre is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. The city has many museums, including the Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum & Gardens, Richard III Museum, the York Dungeon and the National Railway Museum. Other recommended attractions for visitors to York are: Clifford's Tower - the site of a massacre of Jews in 1190The Shambles - a narrow medieval street full of character and lined with shops, boutiques and tea rooms.York Racecourse - a major venue for horse racing which hosts the Ebor Handicap Meeting in August.
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Ambleside is one of the best town bases for exploring Cumbria and the Lake District and has a lot to offer tourists with shops, hotels and restaurants. Ambleside is a perfect base for a walking or sightseeing holiday, with easy access to a variety of different walks and tourist attractions. The most spectacular natural site is the 70 foot Stock Ghyll Force waterfall along side the 17th century Bridge house. There are a number of different museums including the Beatrix Potter Museum, exciting for any age!! There are also a number of different boat and gondola trips on the beautiful lake Windermere.
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Aviemore is one of the last wild places in Europe in the exciting Scottish Highlands. There is a huge variety of things to do in Aviemore, relaxing in museums and art galleries to walking, climbing, skiing and kart racing. It is the only place in the UK where you can observe the shy and gentle reindeer, a real treat for all the family. You can also experience a husky dog sled ride, who needs to go to the North Pole? A very popular trip is up the Cairngorm Mountain on the funicular railway. Or you can cycle one of the many new cycle routes in the forests. If you fancy a slower sport then there are 117 holes of golf to experience. Finish this all off with the exciting nightlife and wonderful restaurants and you will agree Aviemore is a brilliant holiday destination.
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Wonderful sandy beaches, sports and recreational facilities and family entertainment have made Ayr one of Britain's premier coastal towns. The award winning town centre offers a great variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, and for those enjoying a flutter - why not try Ayr Racecourse; Scotlands top racecourse. There are a number of different sight that can't be missed in Ayr. The Auld Kirk is a 12th-century church of St. John which was seized by Cromwell – find out how the graves were protected from body snatchers. The 34m statue of William Wallace on the high street is impressive, and if you are interested in architecture; Loudoun Hall in Boat Vennal is a must. The race course is only 2.5 kms from town and hosts the Scottish Grand National in mid-April. If walking is your thing then don't miss out on the West Highland Way, even if it is only for a day. Make sure you pay a visit to Rabbie's Bar where you can listen to traditional poetry or practice your Scottish dancing to one of the many live bands.
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One of the most beautiful cities in England, perfect for a romantic break or a fun filled family holiday. With over 5000 listed buildings to explore you could sightsee for weeks in Bath. The most famous is the Roman Baths, still bubbling with hot spring water after 2000 years. Visit one of the last medieval churches of England, Bath Abbey. You can explore inside for a small fee or sit outside and eat a wonderful sandwich from one of the many eateries while appreciating the sheer magnificence of the building. There is never a dull moment in Bath with the street performers filling every space. If you want something more active you can choose from a range of activities; cycling, rugby, cricket, water-sports, rowing or even hot-air ballooning. To chill-out you can experience a cruise on the canal or spa to refresh body and soul. There’s wonderful shopping, not only your typical high street shops but also plenty of small boutiques and art shops. With a huge range of restaurants and night life you will not have a dull moment in beautiful Bath, enjoy!
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Birmingham has a huge range of things to do, with a zoo, museums, botanical gardens, Cadburys world, historic buildings and endless shopping. If you enjoy sightseeing then Birmingham is the perfect city to explore, with thousands of listed and protected buildings. If you are more taken by modern architecture then there is also plenty to see. Why not visit the new Bullring shopping centre, costing a mere 500 million to build and covering over 26 football pitches. As you can imagine there are enough shops to get lost in for days, as well as numerous restaurants and fast food outlets. You don’t need to travel all the way to Africa to see a giraffe, you can observe hundreds of animals at the zoo. Chocolate lovers must go to Cadburys world, a delicious and educational outing for all the family!! If you fancy something more relaxing you can visit the beautiful botanical gardens or one of the many theatres.
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When you think of Blackpool the first thought that springs to mind may be The Pleasure Beach, but believe me there are many other things to do. By using Blackpool as your base there are lots of things to do in Lancashire. You can stroll along beautiful sandy beaches or explore castles or if you want a slightly more challenging walk then go to the rugged West Pennine Moor. Whatever your budget you can find a variety of different fast food outlets and superb restaurants. Many come to Blackpool to have endless fun at The Pleasure Beach, followed by awesome nightlife. Whatever takes your fancy you can find in and around Blackpool.
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Bournemouth is the perfect holiday destination, with so much on offer. If the sun is shining, relax on the beach and have a swim in the sea, visit the exotic gardens, and take a boat to nearby Brownsea Island. If the weather is not so great, why not visit the vast array of shops, cafes and museums. In the evening, eat at your choice of great restaurants, take in a show at the theatre, have a drink at a trendy bar. and then boogy the night away at one of the many night clubs. If you have time, you should travel out of Bournemouth to nearby Christchurch or go for a walk in the New Forest. Finish the holiday with a trip to the Isle of Purbeck and Corfe Castle, and a ride on The Swanage Railway.
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Bradford is the major settlement in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District of the Metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, England. A historic Yorkshire city, Bradford became a municipal borough of the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897. The city status was transferred to the metropolitan district when it was formed in 1974. It has a population of 293,717 with the district as a whole having 485,000 inhabitants. By urban sub-area, it is the 11th largest settlement in England.
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Brighton is a real jewel of the South Coast, combining a beautiful setting with a host of activity options which offer something for everyone in any weather. In the summer months, the sandy beach is amongst the best in England, and the famous Brighton Pier offers fun for all the family. No trip to Brighton is complete without a tour of the Royal Pavilion and a visit to some of many museums and art galleries. For those who love to shop, the award winning Churchill Square Shopping Centre will appeal to all tastes and budgets! Brighton also hosts an amazing number and variety of good restaurants and bars, so if you are a night owl you will be well looked after. Finally, make sure you spend some time in the Marina area watching the boats coming and going and soaking in the atmosphere.
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Bristol is becoming the top city break destination in the country. With a wide variety of good pubs and restaurants, and a friendly cosmopolitan atmosphere, Bristol has it all. Walk across the Downs, visit the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, or climb aboard the S.S. Great Britain!
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The city of Cambridge is an old English university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire. It lies approximately 50 miles (80 km) north-northeast of London and is surrounded by a number of smaller towns and villages. It is also at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen and is one of the major constituent parts of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Cambridge is best known for the University of Cambridge, which includes the renowned Cavendish Laboratory, King's College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Library. The Cambridge skyline is dominated by the last two, along with the chimney of Addenbrooke's Hospital in the far south of the city and St John's College Chapel tower in the north. couresy of Wikipedia
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Home to Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury offers the visitor so much. This wonderful city sits on the River Stour in an attractive corner of rural Kent. Visitors can enjoy trips to the seaside at Herne Bay, visits to nearby beautiful towns such as Whitstable or walks in the nearby countryside. Canterbury is a cathedral city in east Kent in South East England and is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Primate of All England, head of the Church of England and of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
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Cardiff (or in Welsh: Caerdydd) is the capital of Wales and its largest city. Located on the south coast of Wales it is administered as a unitary authority. It was a small town until the early nineteenth century and came to prominence following the arrival of industry in the region and the use of Cardiff as a major port for the transport of coal. It eventually grew to become the largest city in Wales and serves as a major centre of culture, sport and history in the UK. Cardiff was made a city in 1905 and proclaimed capital of Wales in 1955.
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Cardigan (or in Welsh: Aberteifi) is the traditional county town of Cardiganshire (Ceredigion) in west Wales. The town, founded in 1093 by the Norman Roger de Montgomery, lies on the estuary of the River Teifi and has a large welsh speaking community. Attractions in the town include the remains of Cardigan Castle, a heritage centre, arts centre and a currently under-used nineteenth century guildhall. In 1176 the castle became the site of the first competitive Eisteddfod. Cardigan also hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1942 and 1976. The castle was for many years in private hands and as a result became run down and derelict. The town council itself showed little interest in saving it. However a group of volunteers, and the local Catholic Priest, working separately did raise its profile. Ceredigion Council finally bought it in 2003.
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The Regency Spa town of Cheltenham is renowned for it horse racing, but there is so much more on offer. Explore the colourful parks, visit the famous Pittville Pump Room, walk in the Cotswolds or enjoy the regular special events held in the area. Cheltenham also boasts a number of excellent bars and restaurants where you can enjoy your evenings.
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The beautiful Roman city of Chester blends beautifully into modern life. The city of Chester and county of Cheshire boast an abundance of stunning scenery, heritage and character, and whether you're here on business or leisure you will be charmed by the surroundings. In the day, browse the designer boutiques, walk around the beautiful gardens and zoo, or go to the races, and by night enjoy fine food and drink in the countless excellent bars and restaurants.
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Clevedon is a town in North Somerset, England. The name derives from the Saxon, 'Cleve' meaning Cleave or Cleft and 'don' meaning hill, the town being situated amongst a group of small hills alongside the Bristol Channel. The town has a population of 23,000 according to the UK government census of 2001.
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Colchester is a town and is the main settlement of the Essex borough of Colchester in the East of England. It has a population of 104,390 and, as the oldest recorded Roman town, makes claim to be the oldest town in Britain. Colchester is located 51 miles (83 km) north east of London and is connected to the capital by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line.
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