Explore The Delights Of England
Somerset is one of the gems of England, famous for its rolling countryside and cider – the local drink of choice made in the area.
Here then is a list of the best places to see and do in Somerset:
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The sun goes down over the old church ruins of Burrow Mump
Hampshire on the south coast is pretty rural county, like its neighbour, Dorset.
It also has a diverse range of villages, from the wooded hamlets of the New Forest, to the old fisherman villages on the coast.
Here, then, is our pick of the best of these villages (click next to go to each one):
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Wherwell is a village on the River Test. The name may derive from its bubbling springs resulting in the Middle Ages place name “Hwerwyl” noted in AD955, possibly meaning “kettle springs” or “cauldron springs.
This post was most recently updated on February 16th, 2018
Until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in Henry VIII’s time the abbeys and priories of England were hives of activity – and often the focal point of a local area.
Many didn’t survive Henry’s wrath – but some carried on, were turned into parish churches or left to turn to (still magnificent) ruin.
Here then is a flavour of these remarkable buildings…
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The place that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula…
The British coastline of home to a wide variety of wildlife, from playful dolphins to stinging jellyfish.
Here, then is our list of some of the best.
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A common sight on the shores of the UK, the seal is also one of the most popular wild animals. The most numerous types are the grey seal and common seal.
This post was most recently updated on October 31st, 2017
England is dotted with 100s of beautiful rural churches, many well over 500 years old.
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Here then is a list of 20 gorgeous examples >>>
