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Yorkshire is big, bold, and a beautiful part of England. It's a wonderfully diverse region offering you romantic moorland, pretty villages, lively cities and grand sweeping coastlines. Yes, you'll find world-class attractions and award-winning sights - but you'll also discover that Yorkshire has retained its own distinctive charm too.
In Britain it is often known as "God's own country". And it's true that you won't find better countryside anywhere in Britain - Yorkshire has more square miles of National Park than any other English region. It's easy to walk, ride or drive on your own memorable personal adventure through the rolling green dales, rocky highlands, lush green woods and lovely wide open spaces.
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Cumbria originated from the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and part of North Lancashire. Cumbria consists of some of England's largest lakes and the Lake District National Park, an area some 30 miles across. It is also home to England's highest mountains (four over 3000 feet).
Great transport links ensure the ability to reach Cumbria by road and rail, and as Cumbria is so vast, there are endless things to see and do.
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The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break all year round, with stunning un-spoilt landscapes and a wealth of intriguing attractions. You can do anything from windsurfing, parasailing and sailing to walking, hiking, riding and cycling. It is a true escape from the modern world.
The island is an area of outstanding natural beauty and has a 500 mile network of footpaths. There is also an abundance of fine art galleries, historic houses and restaurants.
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A county which is a patchwork of fields, meadows and small mixed woodlands, held together by calmly flowing streams and rivers, bridleways, footpaths and country roads.
The economy is controlled by agriculture, with the farming of both crops, mainly fruit, and cattle. With the exception of one city and a few small towns, the countryside embraces quiet villages, farmhouses and hamlets; usually situated around an ideal focus such as a pub or church.
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Norfolk is full of interesting towns and activities and if the obvious places to see don't attract you than the weather should.
The weather is drier and sunnier on average than anywhere in the UK, due to its eastern position. The Norfolk coast enjoys the longest days and best weather for great holidays in the UK.
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Here you are located in the heart of the South Downs, a unique landscape, being remnant of an extensive dome that originally covered much of Southern England and the extreme North of France.
The eastern end of the Downs is cut off by the sea, forming the Seven Sisters. Four rivers also flow through the Downs: the Cuckmere, Ouse, Adur and Arun, providing an outrageous contrast between the intimidating cliffs and fierce flowing waters!
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Truly a fascinating mix of sleek city pleasures, laid back beach life and untouched countryside. On one hand you will experience sophistication and on the other an obvious wildness!
Visit where some people say history in England began, in 1066, at the site where the Battle of Hastings took place. With the audio tour, the battle comes to life and you can even stand on the spot where King Harold fell.
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Where in the UK can you drive on good roads along a scenic coast route for mile after mile without ever meeting another vehicle ?
Certainly not in Devon or Cornwall but most certainly in the corner of old Galloway that time (and traffic) has passed by.
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One of the great attractions of Berkshire is Grims ditches. These are not just any ditches; they date from the Bronze Age.
These ditches are surrounded by the remnants of ancient ceremonial barrows. The ditches themselves are named after the Anglo-Saxon god of war "Grim" ...
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If you’re in search of inspiration, you won’t find a better spot than Cornwall.
With a coastline stretching nearly three hundred miles and unspoiled villages nestling between moorland and the sea, Cornwall has been a muse to artistic temperaments since time immemorial.
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You’d be right in thinking there’s a lot of cream in Devon. Whether it’s teas, rice or even the cream of UK countryside, Devon is rich enough to satisfy all tastes.
And while it’s often overshadowed in the bathing stakes by its trendier neighbour Cornwall, you’d be foolish to ignore Devon’s coastline.
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Hampshire is in the far south of England and is one of the largest non-metropolitan counties.
Winchester used to be the capital city of England and every year the town hosts the popular ‘Hat Fair’ where street entertainers perform in the town centre and park. Visit the Rectory for local, seasonal food...
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With rolling hills, Cotswold villages and the obligatory dreaming spires thrown in for good measure, Oxfordshire’s all you’d expect, and more.
Any visit to Oxfordshire has to start with its main city and the university which has dominated its history for the last 800 years.
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Those who dismiss Surrey as mere commuter-land will be sorely disappointed.
They’ll also be surprised to learn that it’s one of the most densely wooded counties in England – it’s not for nothing that the logo of Surrey County Council is a pair of intertwined oak leaves.
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Lincolnshire is perhaps most famously known as Pride and Prejudice country, as it is the fictional location of Jane Austen’s most famous work.
It’s got beautiful countryside and has activities to suit the whole family.
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Lancashire’s towns each bring their own charm and the county’s industrial past is clearly evident wherever you visit.
The northwest county is a place for everyone, whether it’s busy towns, historic sites or unspoilt countryside you can find it here.
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It’s not for nothing that Kent is known as "the garden of England."
Drive through any village and you’ll be hard pressed not to stop and sample the apples, cherries and even wine on sale at numerous farms.
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Hertfordshire is the perfect place to visit if you want a balance between urban and rural life.
The south-eastern county is home to many historic towns but is also half designated as Green Belt.
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Welcome to Suffolk. Situated on the east cost of England where you can enjoy sun, sea and beautiful countryside.
With over 50 miles of coastline facing the North Sea and a fantastic range of destinations, it’s hard to know where to choose.
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It’s not for nothing that Wiltshire’s one of Britain’s most highly sought-after addresses.
With its smart towns and breathtaking panoramas, it has charisma in spades.
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Hastings is a place famous for its Medieval Battle which actually took place on Senlec Hill.
This is a great place to visit with a range of attractions from its Norman castle to a miniature railway.
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Gloucestershire is a county in South West England well known for its gentle hillsides and sleepy villages.
It comprises the largest part of the Cotswolds, a range of hills often referred to as "the Heart of England" that were designated as an AONB in 1966.
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There’s far more to Essex than white stilettos and budget airports.
Beyond the Big Brother hopefuls lies unexpectedly beautiful scenery and oodles of potential family fun.
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Located in the South-West of England, Dorset is a small gem of a county on the English Channel Coast.
Made up of many small villages and a few larger towns, its rural beauty is unspoiled.
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The must-do thing during a trip to Derbyshire is to visit at least part of its amazing countryside, the Peak District National Park.
Almost three quarters of the park lies in the county...
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County Durham, in the heart of Northumbria, is an excellent place to use as a base whilst discovering the north's beautiful countryside.
The county's scenery varies from sandy beaches to rugged woodland...
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James Bond himself, David Craig was born in Chester and the northwest county could be said to have as much going on as a Bond film.
Cheshire is home to numerous rural towns and villages...
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Hear the word Cambridgeshire and you'll automatically think of jaw-achingly beautiful colleges, punts drifting down the river, and students in archaic academic dress.
Of course, there's far more to the area than the settlement whose name it bears...
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The beautiful home county of Buckinghamshire, located on the outskirts of London towards the Midlands, is considered one of the most spectacular and memorable places to visit in all of Britain...
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Once known as the kingdom of Deira, Yorkshire is full of history and can cater for both city and coastal breaks.
The north-eastern county, the country's largest, has plenty to offer for all tastes.
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Leicestershire is a landlocked county in Central England, covering an area of around 984 square miles.
Being a largely agricultural county means that Leicestershire has a wealth of rolling hills and green fields, and there are also plenty of forests to explore...
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Somerset is a county of contrast.
From textbook sandy beaches to rolling hills, it has universal appeal – and that's just on the surface.
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