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N. Yorkshire and Humberside
The North Riding of Yorkshire, including the north corner of the west, is the most strikingly beautiful stretch of the county.. more
Rievaulx Abbey, in North Yorkshire
Walter L’Espec, the founder of Kirkham Priory, granted this site in the wilderness to a band of 12 Cistercians in 1131, and thus began an exceptionally prosperous house. It’s grandeur is indicated by the ruins here of buildings mostly completed before the end of the 12th c... more
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Ennerdale Water, The Lake District, Cumbria
It is impossible to approach this lake by road except from the west, and it is the most westerly of all the lakes. Near the west end of the lake is a large car park, from where you must proceed on foot up the dale which stretches south-east for about 8 miles and near its head Black Sail Pass leads to the south-west into Wasdale ... more
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East Anglia and the East of England
Cambridge is one of the most important and beautiful towns not only in East Anglia, but also in Britain. The quality of its buildings, in particular those belonging to the University, and the special atmosphere created by the felicitous combination of river and gardens have given the city a place on the itinerary of every visitor to this country. The University has influenced not only the architecture of the town but also its character: its bookshops are among the finest in the country, and the adventurous programmes of the two theatres and the cinemas, the frequency of excellent concerts and the wide range of restaurants reflect the tastes and interests of the academic population... more
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