Great Britain is a popular tourist destination for its spectacular scenery, history and culture. It has large cities, villages and a coastline. Here are some places to pique your curiosity, away from the usual tourist spots.
10. CHESHIRE
It is a county of beautiful villages, market towns and picturesque villages. An old Roman city, Chester has well-preserved medieval city walls and historic buildings from various periods, including the 14th-century red sandstone Chester Cathedral. Pleasure boats cruise the River Dee. The Tatton Park country estate, near Knutsford, has a medieval manor house, gardens, a deer park and a farm with rare breeds.
9. NORFOLK BROADS (Norfolk and Suffolk)
The Broads are a series of navigable rivers and lakes without locks. There are yachts and motor launches or canoes with guides for rent. It is a haven for bird watchers and the area is home to Gray Heron, Kestrel, Moorhen, Coot and other waterfowl. The waterways are lined with quaint villages, thatched roof houses, country pubs and windmills. Getting mixed up in the river brings its own rewards.
8. BRADFORD (West Yorkshire)
The tourism industry, built on the wool trade in the Industrial Revolution, became increasingly important as traditional industry declined. The main attraction is the National Media Museum, which tells the history of photography, television and film and offers screenings in an IMAX cinema. The city is also known for its curry houses. It is close to the preserved 19th-century town of Saltaire, where the Bronte sisters are celebrated and paintings by Howarth and David Hockney are on permanent display.
7. BRIGHTON (East Sussex)
It takes less than an hour by train from London to the seaside resort of Brighton. It's always party time in this seaside town with plenty of bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues. It is known as the "Gay Capital of Britain" and the Gay Pride Carnival is held every August. There is a sandy beach and a nudist zone. Brighton is also known for its interesting architecture, particularly the Royal Pavilion, built in the early 19th century. The exterior is inspired by India and the decor is inspired by China.
6. DERBISHIR
A large area of Peak District National Park is located within this county. It has beautiful scenery and the area attracts hill walkers, cave explorers and rock climbers. The folk art of well dressing (turning thousands of flower petals into clay) lasts from the end of May to the beginning of September. Chatsworth House is a country house with parkland and gardens known for its paintings and furniture. The village of Matlock Bath includes the Heights of Abraham, where the cable car operates and the former mine is open to the public. Gulliver's Kingdom theme park is nearby.
5. LAUGHARNE, Carmarthenshire, Wales
The town at the mouth of the River Taff is a center for fans of the poet Dylan Thomas, who lived here with his wife and children from 1943 until his death in 1953. His former home, known as the boat house, is public. It contains original items and memorabilia. The poet wrote many of his most famous works here, including Under the Milk Tree, a play about life in the fictional village of Llareggub. Laugharne is known as the inspiration for the countryside. Laugharne Castle is another point of interest and dates back to before the Norman Conquest.
4. NEWCASTLE on TYNE and GATESHEAD (Tyne and Wear)
Newcastle (on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (on the south bank of the River Tyne) fought against the economic depression and emerged as a united cultural center. The most recent of the bridges over the Tyne is the arched Millennium Bridge. The revamped Quayside has a lively bar and club scene. It is also the location of the Baltic Center for Contemporary Art and the Sage concert venue. Britain's most famous piece of public art is just a short drive away. The Angel of the North, the brainchild of Antony Gormley, is 66 feet (20 m) tall.
3. NORTHUMBERLAND
It is a country of unspoiled beauty and fascinating history. Alnwick is a bustling market town with a medieval castle used as the location for Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter films. Bamburgh is one of the most picturesque places with a Norman castle and a wide beach. A boat trip to the Farne Islands off the coast is popular with bird watchers who can spot Puffins and Arctic Terns as well as Gray Seals at the right time of year. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is a passageway with Northumberland. The main attraction is the 16th century castle. The island is famous as the place where a monk created the Lindisfarne Gospels, a beautifully illuminated Latin manuscript.
2. NORTHERN IRELAND
Northern Ireland's troubled past is well documented, but the tourism industry is booming. Parts of Belfast have been redeveloped and the city boasts a beautiful City Hall built in 1906, the Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens and St Anne's Cathedral. Fishermen and golfers have always known the country's virtues. The rugged landscape and castles reward the visitor. The most famous landmark is the Giant's Causeway (County Antrim), basalt columns linked together by volcanic activity. The Ulster-American Folk Park near Omagh, County Tyrone, tells the story of the emigrants who sailed from Ulster to America.
1. GLASGOW
This is another city that survived the industrial decline and reinvented itself. The redevelopment received its due reward when the city was named European City of Culture in 1990. It has more parkland than any other city in the UK and is praised for its beautiful architecture. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has one of the most important collections in Europe, including French Impressionists and Old Masters. Glasgow was home to Art Nouveau designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his work can be seen in the Willow Tea Rooms and throughout the city.
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