Category Archives: England

Exmoor National Park

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin

The Exmoor National Park lies on the Bristol Channel coast of South West England on the West Somerset / North Devon border. Including the Brendon Hills, East Lyn Valley and the Vale of Porlock it covers 267.5 square miles (692.8 … Continue reading →

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Kidderminster

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

Lying in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England is Kidderminster. The town is located about 17 Miles south-west of Birmingham and about 15 miles north of Worcester. The earliest written form of the name Kidderminster (Chedeminstre) wasn’t seen in … Continue reading →

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Forest of Dean

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Located between the rivers Wye, Leadon and Severn in Western Gloucestershire the Forest of Dean became Britain’s first National Forest Park in 1938 and also is England’s largest oak forest. In this magical place you can get away from everyday … Continue reading →

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Lincolnshire Wolds

Posted on November 22, 2010 by admin

The Lincolnshire Wolds are not only designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but also the highest point in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent. The rolling hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds are stretching for 40 miles and rising to … Continue reading →

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Cambridge

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

The city of Cambridge is a university town and lies in East Anglia about 50 miles (80 km) north-east of London. It is the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England and you can easily get there by road, … Continue reading →

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Coventry

Posted on November 6, 2010 by admin

Coventry is a city in the West Midlands in England and situated 95 miles (153 km) northwest of London. Coventry is the second largest city in the English Midlands after Birmingham and predates many of the large cities around including … Continue reading →

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Chonkinfeckle – Great British Tunes

Posted on November 1, 2010 by admin

If you like some great British tunes, light-hearted and easy to listen to, you shouldn’t miss the following events: On Thursday 18 November 2010 18:00 Chonkinfeckle are playing at the BIG Christmas lights switch on in Leigh, Lancashire. Free for … Continue reading →

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Oxford

Posted on October 21, 2010 by admin

People have lived in the area for thousands of years, and for over 800 years Oxford, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, is world famous for its University and place in history. The city of Oxford is the county town of … Continue reading →

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Lancaster

Posted on October 6, 2010 by admin

Being the county town of Lancashire, England, Lancaster is situated on the River Lune and gives Lancashire its name. Lancaster has been a commercial, cultural and educational centre for long and also has several unique ties to British monarchy. In … Continue reading →

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The Pennines

Posted on October 1, 2010 by admin

The low-rising mountain range of the Pennines in Northern England and Southern Scotland separates the North West of England from Yorkshire and the North East. The Pennines are often called the “backbone of England” and stretch from the Peak District … Continue reading →

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