England Vacations Ideas
England Vacations Idea #1:The Isles of Scilly are a group of islands off Lands End, Cornwall. You can get to them from England by boat, plane or helicopter. Once there, all the islands are serviced by an excellent network of inter-island launches that run seven days a week. The waters here are clear, protected and littered with countless shipwrecks so there are plenty of great diving and snorkeling locations. The fishing is bountiful with Hake, turbot, sole, plaice, megrim, whiting, monkfish, mackerel and Pollack all living among the islands. There are actually over 100 islands to explore, many small and uninhabited. There are organized tours and independent boat operators who will take you to them. The Isles of Scilly are an excellent England vacation idea for sailing, kayaking and windsurfing and other outdoor activities. England Vacations Idea #2:Take a trip northwest of London to Warwickshire, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You can hire a boat and explore the wonderful canal network. Visit one of the William Shakespeare museums. Take the kids to see the pygmy goats and other fun animals at one of the popular specialist children’s farms. You can find more information about all that Warwickshire has to offer at The Warwickshire Tourist Guide. England Vacations Idea #3:Stourhead Gardens located in Warminster is one of the grandest examples of the English landscape style of garden. These are classic gardens of the 18th century English gentry and were constructed by Henry Hoare II in 1780. This is a great place for a family vacation spot. There is lots of room for kids to run and play as well as enjoyment of the garden’s intrinsic beauty. Some of the highlights include temples to Apollo and Flora, a rock bridge, woodland walks, King Alfred's Tower, a thatched cottage, a grotto and Iron Age hill forts of Whitesheet Hill and Park Hill Camp. England Vacations Idea #4:A wonderful England vacation spot is The Linthwaite Country House Hotel in Windermere. This homey country-style boutique hotel sits on a grassy knoll with an excellent view of Lake Windermere. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic getaway. The spectacular beauty of the surrounding Lake District has been the inspiration for many great literary figures including the poet William Wordsworth. The 14 acre grounds include a terrace and a tarn for fly-fishing. Vacation in England Idea #5:England’s Lake District is tailor made for a walking tour. Most of the area is a national park and its beauty inspired Wordsworth to describe it as “the loveliest spot that man hath ever found”. A Lake District walking tour will have you following in the footsteps of many great poets. Country Walkers, The Wayfarers, Cross Country International and English Lakeland Ramblers are all good companies that can arrange a literary walking tour for you. England Vacations Idea #6:Count Dracula first set foot on English soil in Whitby, a seaside town on the north-east coast of England. Some say he still resides there in Yorkshire's unique vampire town. Take a trip to the Yorkshire coast and visit Whitby to see for yourself. Dracula-In-Whitby.com is a tourist's guide to the real Dracula story and his connection to Whitby. Discover why Whitby is the perfect seaside resort and a unique holiday destination. Vacation Ideas in England #7:Chester is a walled city in England that dates back to the Roman times. The design and architecture are that of a Roman fortress and today it is a popular vacation spot. The walls themselves are nearly intact and walking the walls is a favorite way for tourists to see the city. Within the walls there is plenty of history to see and explore. The partially excavated Roman amphitheater was the site of military exercises, gladiator bouts and public executions. There are numerous archeological digs going on, particularly in Grosvenor Park, that are continually unveiling more and more of the past. Grosvenor Museum is over 100 years old and houses a great collection of historical artifacts and exhibitions. England Vacations Idea #8:Weymouth is a seaside town by Weymouth Bay on the southern coast of England. Weymouth is perfect for England family vacations. This is a beach town that is quite popular for windsurfing on the bay as well as canoeing and windsurfing. From the promenade you can enjoy the wonderful scenic view and ocean air while walking or biking. Deep Sea Adventure is a fun Weymouth local spot that the family will enjoy. The kids can experience underwater exploration through the use of computer games and special animation affects. Sharkey's is a huge indoor all-weather play area for kids with slides and games and lots of fun. Weymouth Sea Life Park will bring children face to face with the ocean's strange and beautiful creatures. While vacationing in Weymouth stay at the B and B Guest House Weymouth. This charming Georgian style guest house is close to the beach and railway station. The B and B Guest House is run by Pat and Ray Cousins, who offer bed and breakfast plus evening meals. They are fully licensed and all rooms have en-suite, TV and central heating. Vacation in England Idea #9:Ironbridge Gorge, in Shropshire U.K. is an important historical part of the Industrial Revolution. Today there are 10 museums dedicated to memorializing the Darby family and Ironbridge's role in shaping our modern present day life. Britain's railway system began here with factories mass producing iron locomotives, rails and wheels that made the Industrial Revolution happen. The Ironbridge Gorge countryside is a beautiful place to visit. In the gorge are several charming villages with historic homes, parks and gardens. Some interesting spots are Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom and the Victorian Village Theme Park.
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