Destinations UK
Every month we will feature selected destinations in detail throughout Britain. These features will build over time to provide the visitor with a wonderful gazetteer of Britain! We also include links to heritage accommodation for each destination.
St. Dunstan in the East Gardens
St. Dunstan in the East Church Gardens are often referred to as the most beautiful gardens in the City of London, and understandably so!
Newgate Prison Wall
Newgate Prison was once the most notorious prison in London. Commissioned in the 12th century by King Henry II, Newgate Prison remained in use all the way through to 1902. The only remaining part of Newgate Prison is a wall located on Amen Court.
Pontcysylite Aqueduct
The civil engineering geniuses responsible for the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct were Thomas Telford, who came up with the crazy idea, and William Jessop, the brave man who approved the design for the Ellesmere Canal Company.
Lydford, Devon
This picturesque, sleepy Devonshire village has the rather unique distinction of being home to two castles!
The Bridgewater Canal
Arguably the first truly man made canal and the first canal in Britain which did not follow the path of an existing river or tributary…
The Battle of Northampton
On 10 July 1460, a Yorkist force under the Kingmaker, Earl of Warwick approached the defensive encampment of the Lancastrian…
Lindisfarne
This small, windswept island, accessible by causeway at low tide, is one of the holiest sites in England.
Liverpool
Historic UK’s guide to Liverpool, a city dating back over 800 years and the European Capital of Culture 2008.
The Manchester Ship Canal
The Manchester Ship Canal linking the ports of Liverpool and Manchester
Harry Potter – Platform 9 and Three Quarters
For those of you that have ever read a Harry Potter book or seen one of the films, Platform 9 3/4 needs no introduction. For those of you who haven’t, this pseudo-fictional location at Kings Cross train station is where the Hogwarts Express begins!