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From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

With an opulence worthy of the former monarchs buried inside, this 15th-century chapel is the go-to spot for royal ceremonies and weddings.

This picturesque English town is an ideal base for exploring Lake Windermere and the spectacular Lake District National Park.

Explore the wonders of the natural world for free in this fascinating museum. Learn about dinosaurs, creatures of the deep, our planet’s interior and much more.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Part of a 16th-century estate with ties to the English Civil War, this park has a range of grasslands, meadows and gardens straddling the River Thames.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Build your courage for the many carnival rides on the People’s Pier and explore the sights backing onto this beach.

Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. 

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Engage with London’s politics in this innovative building that is shaped like a slanted egg made almost entirely of glass.

One of London’s largest parks was once a royal hunting ground and is now a popular place to enjoy pretty flower displays, live music and superb city views.

Enjoy picturesque clifftop views in the town where Dracula took form and Captain Cook learned his trade.

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

Wander between campus buildings and architectural landmarks, visit museums, catch a theater show and admire outdoor art displays at this city center university. 

Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves. 

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.