Southampton is not just a port city in southern England. This is the so-called pearl, which has played an important role in the history of the whole Great Britain. This place has always attracted such famous people as William the Conqueror, Henry V, William Shakespeare, Isaac Watts and Jane Austen. The population of the city estimates 55 thousand of people, but each summer a large number of vacationers comes to …
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Returning to historical attractions, it’s worth to mention the trading house, which is a must visit point of many excursions. The house was built in the 14th century; today, the atmosphere of past centuries is fully restored there. All those interested can admire beautiful antique furnishings and exquisite interior decoration. No less significant is the Tudor house; in the late 15th century it belonged to the …
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For those who can’t complete rest without shopping trips the opportunity to visit different shopping pavilions will be a special delight. The Tanger Outlet is considered to be the biggest shopping center, where you can buy everything. The shopping complex has clothing stores of different price ranges, excellent perfume shops and jewelry stores. Local night clubs are very popular among vacationers, they are …
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Here you can relax after sightseeing and eat some pancakes, sandwiches and snacks. Despite the fact that all dishes in Island Cusine are very simple and cheap, chefs cook true culinary masterpieces. The Coconuts restaurant, which specializes in international cuisine, is also popular among vacationers. Traveler who visits the restaurant for the first time should definitely try the branded coconut pudding. Seafood …
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Travelers fascinated by painting have to visit the city at the beginning of August, as at this time Southampton hosts an exhibition of fine arts. The main feature of the event is that it is carried out under the open sky, in the scenic area of Village Green. In the second half of August other important cultural event that attracts visitors to the resort from all over the world is held. We are speaking about …
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The National Automobile Museum is a prominent tourist attraction. It is located in the immediate vicinity of Southampton. The museum has one of the world's largest collections of historic vehicles. It occupies a beautiful ancient manor. Visitors can see not only rare cars but collections of thematic books, magazines, and photographs concentrated on automotive subjects. The museum offers exciting thematic attractions …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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The air transport network in Great Britain is simply superb. In total, about 450 airports operate in the country. Some of them are used not only for passenger transportation but also for freight. The main airports serve domestic and international flights. Heathrow Airport is the largest air harbor in the country. It is located twenty kilometers from London. It has no equal on the territory of the kingdom. Heathrow holds a decent 4th place in the world. There are five terminals at the airport. Everything there is arranged for the comfortable rest of passengers, including bank offices, cafes and restaurants, various shops, lounges, business centers and baby care rooms. You can get to the city by bus or by train. You can also book a transfer and a taxi in advance, or rent a car.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
Yorkshire Dales National Park is 80 kilometers north of Manchester in Yorkshire. It is very popular among tourists. Annually, it is visited by more than 8 million people. The park has hiking trails. There are several small villages and charming towns on its territory. Tourists will be interested in strolling or cycling along one of the special trails. The longest one stretches for 429 kilometers. You can also enjoy horseback riding in the neighborhoods or visiting the cave system. Most of the area of the park is covered by plains, where you can see herds of goats and sheep grazing. The park also hosts several major historical attractions. One of them is Bolton Castle, which is famous and popular among tourists. In addition to it, you can visit the waterfalls of Aysgarth, Kotli Spout, and the railway viaduct. There are only 2 national parks on the territory of Scotland - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms. Loch Lomond features a huge number of mountain peaks. The highest of them is Ben Moore with a height of 1174 meters above sea level. The park has the longest walking trail in Scotland, the Great Path. There are many historical sights and ruins of castles along this trail. During the walk, it is worth to visit the castles of Bulloch and Carrick, built in the 15th century. Those who want to stay for the night will be able to spend time in a hostel set in a very impressive old building. Another attraction of Scotland is Loch Ness. It became known due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which was seen repeatedly by local residents. On the shore of the lake, there is a museum dedicated to this legend.
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