It is not a surprising fact that there is a large number of spectacular World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom. In the following article there will be presented the most beautiful ones of the 28 sites (including the overseas territories) which were listed World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Seventeen such sites can be found in England, three in Wales, four in Scotland, one in Northern Ireland and the remaining three in the United Kingdom’s overseas territories. Probably the most popular and ... [ read more ]
If you like to visit towns during your vacation, I suggest you to visit the county of Somerset on your next holiday. The ceremonial county of Somerset is situated in South West England. It is bordered by Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is also partly bordered to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the River Severn. Somerset is a beautiful county which owns a spectacular natural a... [ read more ]
The impressive city of Bath is located in the county of Somerset, in the south-western part of England. This World Heritage City offers the visitors a unique experience with its richness and diversity, amazing architecture and gorgeous attractions. There are dozens of things to see and do in Bath, so if you decide to visit it, take your time and don’t be hurried! Enjoy your walks through the beautiful streets of the city, the Roman bath, the restaurants and the historical atmosphere of Jane... [ read more ]
With so many spa towns (some of which originated in the times of the Roman occupation of Britain), it's not that hard to figure out that the UK is a paradise for spa treatment fanatics. If a rainy or chilly day has ruined your plans of sightseeing or visiting natural attractions, you have the perfect excuse to retreat to a spa and spend the entire day being pampered in every possible way. You can soak in warm water, relax your sore muscles with a massage, sweat it out in a sauna or get treat... [ read more ]
The health benefits of British mineral springs have been supposedly discovered by the Romans, who promptly put them to good use and built thermae where they could indulge in the healing and relaxing properties of these precious waters. These mineral springs were the spark that gave rise to Britain's many spa towns, which have been immensely popular for the past several centuries. While the baths were the territory of the rich in the 18th or 19th century, nowadays they can even be part of a r... [ read more ]
British literature is full of ghost stories, some for children and some for adults, but what they have in common is their extraordinary creepiness. British writers are masters of horror and ghost stories, which is not surprising seeing as they have had more than enough legends, myths and folklore to inspire them. There's hardly a city, town or village in the UK that doesn't have its local ghost stories, and the locals are far from hiding them. Instead, local legends are used as a basis for ghost... [ read more ]
No one can deny that the UK is not a shopping paradise - you can hardly take a trip to the UK's big cities without being tempted into spending some money by some big department store or a quaint little shop. But if you're planning a major shopping trip, then you should definitely be aware of where you can find the biggest concentration of shops and stores - shopping paradises, in other words. So if you want to make sure that you return home from your trip loaded with shopping bags, here are ... [ read more ]
When the weather in the UK starts to warm up, everyone knows that it's the beginning of food festival season. Traditional British food is starting to leave behind its reputation of being a bit heavy on calories, and foodies might notice more and more nouvelle cuisine influences even in the oldest recipes of yore. When you want a great day out peppered with the most enticing flavors and aromas of British cuisine, check if there's a food festival near you. So here are some of the best food festiva... [ read more ]
