Far from the London sprawl, West Sussex is on the south coast where the English Channel shoreline is lined with continuous towns and seaside resorts. Many of these, like Chichester and Arundel are historic and have compelling Roman, Saxon and medieval monuments. Others, like Worthing and Bognor Regis are holiday centres, harnessing the sunny climate …
On the southeast coast, East Sussex is a county that will take you back to England’s very foundation. The decisive Battle of Hastings was fought here, and William the Conqueror built his first fortresses in East Sussex. Amid all this history is Brighton, England’s most progressive city, and a sort of miniature London on the …
In the east of the Netherlands right in the Dutch/German border is the municipality of Enschede. Although the history of Enschede is largely a mystery, there was some form of establishment in medieval times surrounding the old marketplace. In 1325, Bishop Jan van Diest granted Enschede city rights, and after this the city established its …
Newport News in Virginia is a great place to come if you want to know more about the history of the United States, as this part of the country is simply steeped in traditional buildings, historical gems, and powerhouse museums and galleries. To that end, you can enjoy exploring a model of a Civil War …
It goes without saying that Cambridge overshadows the county around it, and so it should, with one of the world’s great universities, and all of the history and culture that radiates. But there’s still a great deal to sink your teeth into in the rest of Cambridgeshire. It can be hard to imagine now, but …
Garden Grove is located in Orange County in California and was actually founded all the way back in 1874. This used to be a strong agricultural part of the country and the city quickly became known for its local produce like walnuts and oranges, and this is still alive today thanks to celebrations such as …
With no big cities, most of Buckinghamshire’s residents live in beautiful market towns historic centres. In this county you can hardly travel a mile without bumping into a distinguished country estate, and many of these are owned by the National Trust or English Heritage so are open to visitors: Cliveden, Waddesdon Manor, Hughenden Manor, Stowe …
In East Anglia, Norfolk is a mostly rural county with rich farmland beloved for its big skies, windmills, country towns and waterways. The fabulous heritage city of Norfolk is loaded with period architecture and has a spellbinding cathedral, prized as one of England’s finest pieces of Norman heritage. On the coast you have a choice …
Gloucestershire is everything people love about rural England. The county is rich in history, idyllic landscapes, architecture, the list goes on. Rising in the centre of Gloucestershire are the Cotswolds, limestone hills of incomparable natural beauty, sheltering gorgeous towns and villages, all built with a yellowy stone that resembles nothing else. Gloucester is a fitting …
In England’s West Country, Dorset is a rural place without a single city. But what Dorset does have is the most romantic countryside and heroic coastal landscapes that make up the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast. Wherever you go there’s always something memorable to see close by. On the sea are atmospheric ports, perfect sandy beaches, massive …