Fair to say that the West Midlands isn’t tourism central. But though there are more winsome cities, Birmingham has rollicking nightlife, loads of culture and more shopping than you can handle. Remember too that the large Indian contingent has given Birmingham the best curry houses in the country, and invented the “balti”. Ever since the …
Within the tarmac boundary of the M25, Greater London is a vast sprawl, in the best possible sense. If you don’t want to limit yourself to the tourist trail, then when you go beyond the offices and churches of the City of London and the crowd-pleasing sights in the City of Westminster, you’ll enter the …
Birmingham can be found within the West Midlands, a county full of character. With a population of 1,101,360 residents as of 2014 it is the biggest city outside of London, and also the largest. Due to this it draws the attention of a wide number of travellers from around the world. The soul of this …
The Wirral Peninsula (commonly known as Wirral) has been inhabited since at least 7,000 BC, with evidence of prehistoric human life in the area. Since then, Wirral has been settled by the Celts, the Romans, the Britons and the Norse, providing it with its rich and illustrious history. Wirral is famed for its beautiful coastline, …
Kirklees is a region in West Yorkshire, steeped in a rich industrial history including cotton milling. Kirklees is home to the burial place of legend Robin Hood, as well as delicious local food, beautiful landscapes and hundreds of activities for outdoors enthusiasts. There is always something new to experience in Kirklees! Here are some of …
Manchester is England’s second biggest city, having been settled since 79 AD by the Romans. Manchester is a vibrant urban hotspot with excellent nightlife, arts and culture. The city is surrounded by countryside and the gorgeous Pennine mountains, making it a great base for exploring wilder regions of the country. Manchester has an extensive history …
Bristol is England’s sixth biggest city, home to nearly 450,000 people. The area has been populated since the Iron Age with evidence of ancient forts and Roman villas in the surrounding countryside. Bristol has thrived throughout the centuries, once a popular port for journeys to America, and now a hub for culture, aerospace and industry. …
Bradford is a city in West Yorkshire, nestled by the picturesque Pennine mountains. Like much of the north of England, Bradford was an important player during the country’s Industrial Revolution. Bradford specialised in textile production but also had an excellent location near mines and water. Today, Bradford remains a magnificent city for culture, history, and …
Liverpool is home to one of Britain’s biggest industrial heritages. Like much of the North of England, Liverpool has its roots in the industrial revolution, when it became a major port. This made it a hub for diversity and culture as people from all over the world travelled into England via Liverpool. The city is …
At the heart of South Yorkshire lies one of England’s most beautiful cities: Sheffield. Sheffield is steeped in industrial history and surrounded by some of the wildest countryside in England. Sheffield was a key steel producer during the Industrial Revolution although this industry declined in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, Sheffield is one of England’s …