Let’s start with a quick intro: “Cornwall is a county on England’s southwestern tip. It forms a peninsula encompassing wild moorland and hundreds of sandy beaches, culminating at the promontory Land’s End. The south coast is home to picturesque harbour villages such as Fowey (see below). The north coast is lined with towering cliffs and […]
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The Eden Project is one of the most popular attractions in the English county of Cornwall. The complex is dominated by two huge enclosures consisting of adjoining domes that house thousands of plant species and each enclosure emulates a natural biome. “More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people and a fascinating insight into
Canterbury is a historic English cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the county of Kent, on the River Stour’s shore. It is a popular tourist destination, one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. There is also a substantial student population, brought about by the presence of a few universities, the University of Kent the most popular one. Its proximity to London plus some popular
The tour Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a behind-the-scenes walking tour featuring authentic sets, special effects, costumes and props from the Harry Potter series. The average visit lasts approximately 3 hours and a half. The Sets include: Great Hall Forbidden Forest Platform 9 3/4 Diagon Alley The Props include: Potions Classroom Memory Cabinet Professor Umbridge’s
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As most people already know, many sports were invented in the UK. Some of them are Football, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Volleyball, Hockey and Curling. It is not always clear the exact date and inventor, as some sports were played similarly in multiple countries at the same time. So most of the time the date is selected based on
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The Pig and Butcher The Pig and Butcher serves the best Sunday roasts in Islington. It opened in 2012 and has quickly become an institution in the neighbourhood. The building was originally built in the mid-1800s when the area was a village and farmers would send their production to Smithfield’s Meat Market for sale. Besides the
What is it? “The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. The bridge joins Bristol and North Somerset and is owned and operated by Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. It
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Visit Edinburgh Castle It is the number one tourist attraction in Scotland, and one of the premier attractions in the UK. There are many things to explore within the castle, including war and guns museums, ramparts, viewpoints, and more. There is also a restaurant, a coffee shop and toilets. It costs £17 per adult, and
After our successful posts about Brixton and Bermondsey pub crawls, we now present a third one, this time in the trendiest and coolest area in London, Hackney. This list (maybe leaving the first one out) can be seen as the Best Pubs in Hackney. Objectives Don’t forget Route / Schedule 14:00 hrs. Meet @ Hackney Central Underground Station 14:15 Baxter
