ISBN:
9781904434931
Seventh Edition
666 pages in
full colour
Published:
2010
Author:
Kate Daniel |
Welcome to the new look
Hidden Places of England
UK £11.99
Travel
Publishing is pleased to present the newly
revamped and
updated Hidden Places series. This new look
will be applied to all titles published from
July 2010, with The Hidden Places of England
setting the standard. Other titles in
the series which will be published in 2010 are The Hidden Places of Yorkshire and
The Hidden Places of the Peak District &
Derbyshire. "These changes
are exciting and we think they significantly
improve the usefulness, accessibility and appeal
of the Hidden Places series" - Samantha
Russell, Marketing Executive. Editorially
the Hidden Places will continue Travel
Publishing's commitment to exploring the more
interesting, unusual or unique places of
interest in Britain & Ireland.
The Hidden
Places of England
is a beautifully illustrated guide and explores
the counties of England in a relaxed narrative
style. It contains a wealth of interesting
information on the history, the countryside, the
towns and villages and the established visitor
attractions, but it also focuses on promoting
the lesser known places of interest and places
to stay, eat and drink.
Need help
planning a 'staycation' holiday this year?
It is perhaps no surprise that England has a
wealth of ideal destinations for any kind of
staycation. Whether you're a history buff,
culture vulture or foodie
you will find something new in this guide to the
out-of-sight and out-of the-way in merry old
England.
History buff
England is teeming with
places of historical significance, tradition and
ancient legend. The
Hidden Places
of England takes a
look at some great historic sites to visit
across the regions. From the mysterious
White Horse
at Uffington (p210) to
Carisbrooke
Castle, Newport
(p140), from
Wheal Coastes
(p42) to
Castlerigg
Stone Circle (p53) and
the prehistoric coastline of
Devon
(p70) – England has it all in abundance.
England is also replete with
ancient legends, none more so than in the South
West that has strong links to possibly the chief
myth of Britain, the Arthur legend.
Somerset
(p224) in particular claims to be the ‘Land of
Legend’ and on route to
Glastonbury
(p228) are a series of signboards welcoming all
to ‘The Ancient Avalon’.
Culture vulture
When
it comes to culture
York
(p294) is ahead of the
game. A thoroughly modern city in one respect,
York uses its historical background to its full
potential with an exciting mix of new and old
coming together in some culturally diverse
displays and museums.
Foodie
Whether you’re a
curry connoisseur, partial to a gastropub Sunday
lunch or prefer afternoon tea, look no further
than the
Hidden Places of England
for
inspiration on places to eat and drink.
Energetic
For a
bracing and beautiful coastal walk,
Northumberland
(p192) is without
compare. There is a particularly pleasant walk
along the coastal footpath from the fishing
village of
Craster
(p197), to the mighty ruins of
Dunstanburgh
Castle.
Spring is a wonderful time to visit when dune
flowers bloom and seabirds are breeding.
Naturalist
On a bright sunny
day why not pack a flask or picnic and head off
to
Seaton
(p73), part of the unspoilt Axe Valley. From
Seaton, the
South West
Coast Path
follows the coastline and is considered by
naturalists as the last and largest wilderness
on the southern coast of England; this area of
unstable cliffs, wood and scrub is a haven for
wildlife. |
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