United Kingdom

The Best of the UK
What's the best you can find in the UK?
Find out about some of the best places to travel to and the best things to see and do in the UK - in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This site highlights the best lenses that I can find for people visiting the different parts of the UK. They've all been "blessed" as providing a good standard of information about the topics. My aim is to provide a good coverage of lenses from all around the UK. Where possible it includes information of specific relevance to children and famil...

Stay in a Holiday Cottage in the United Kingdom
Vacation in a Cottage or House in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
For years, I've dreamed of renting a cottage in England or Ireland for a vacation or holiday as the British call it. Now I've discovered the Holiday Lettings website and can spend hours reading the descriptions of cottages, houses and apartments available for renting. As I read the descriptions, I can picture myself standing with guidebook in hand by that historic cottage. In my imagination, I'm setting out for a walking tour or looking for the nearest pub for a ploughman's lunch. I look at ...

England The Best Bits
England, The Best Places to Go and Travel Recommendations
Where to go and things to see and do in England. This is an article about my favourite parts of this fascinating little country, just off the coast of Continental Europe: From the tranquility of the The Lake District in the North, seaside resorts of The West Country in the South West, to the wonderful array of cultural and historical attractions of London somewhere in the South East etc. Here are some articles and recommendations of places to go and stay and things to see and do: ancient town...

The Chalice Well
The Chalice Well-Glastonbury, England
I just learned about the Chalice Well, this past week. I had received a magazine that had a ring in it of the Chalice Well. The interest peaked me to no end to find out more about this magical, enchanting place. According to: Wikipedia Cover of the Chalice Well: Archaeological evidence suggests that the well has been in almost constant use for at least two thousand years. Water issues from the spring at a rate of 25,000 gallons per day and has never failed, even during drought. Iron oxide ...

The United Kingdom: A Virtual Tour
A Virtual Tour of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom, the countries that occupy the British Isles, are fascinating. The countries of England, Scotland, and Wales, along with part of Ireland, make up the main part of the current United Kingdom. Many in North America, both the United States and part of Canada, have roots in this area. Hence, the interest is greater than in most of the rest of Europe. This area is rich in history, and the images we have selected to portray this region are indeed beautiful. Why not join us for a...

Hailsham - A Small Sussex Market Town
An Introduction To Hailsham
Hailsham is a small market town 7 miles North of the coastal town of Eastbourne, England. It has a busy shopping area catering for most needs and an active traders market every Friday morning. It also has many areas for recreation including the lovely tranquil Common Pond and the Cuckoo Trail. The town has a long history which is very evident as you look around at the various buildings from different periods.

Pevensey Castle and It's Surroundings
Pevensey Castle
Pevensey castle dates from the late Roman occupation of Britain and is also important due to it's links to the Battle of Hastings. The Castle separates the villages of Westham and Pevensey. It is a place of peace and beauty. It is also within easy reach of the tranquil beach at Pevensey Bay and the bustling seaside town of Eastbourne.