Best Places for Historical Interest
There are many places of historical interest to see and visit while you’re on holiday. From ancient Castles and Cathedrals through to the Cornish Tin Mines there are a variety of trips that will give you a real flavour of the West Country. There is also the Sea-faring history of Plymouth that dates back to Sir Francis Drake, the Pilgrim Brothers and beyond...
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Exeter
Exeter, the capital of Devon, is a diverse and vibrant city with a friendly atmosphere yet situated on the River Exe where canoeing, rafting, boating or simply walking and cycling can be enjoyed in the relaxing peaceful scenery. With over 700 shops to choose from and the Princesshay shopping development due to open, Exeter is a shopper’s paradise.
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Plymouth
Steeped in vast amounts of history dating back centuries, the regional capital of Devon & Cornwall Plymouth truly is a city of discovery. Encompassing its unique maritime tradition, with great local and international cuisine, and modern shopping facilities, this vibrant modern city has something to offer everyone.
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Bath
Set in the rolling Somerset countryside, less than 2 hours from London, Bath is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. The wonderful World Heritage City of Bath is a unique Georgian city built around the hot springs that have been attracting visitors for centuries.
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Tintagel
Tintagel nestles along the rugged north Cornish Coast and the village is famous for its Arthurian Legends as it was said that King Arthur was born on Tintagel Island, linked to shore by a wooden bridge. The remains of the 13th century castle sit high above the Atlantic Ocean, a truly magical place.
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Bodmin
Bodmin is an excellent base from which to explore Bodmin Moor, which has now been designated as an area of outstanding beauty. A haven for birds and wildlife it is a delightful area to walk and explore.
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Lands End
With awe-inspiring cliff top scenery and spectacular views to Longships and Wolf Rock lighthouses, Lands End, mainland Britain’s most westerly point, is the most visited outdoor attraction in Cornwall. Here 200 ft high granite cliffs jut out of the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day it is even possible to see the Isles of Scilly some 28 miles away.
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Falmouth
With the third deepest natural harbour in the world, Falmouth has a maritime history second to none. With the foreboding Pendennis Castle built by Henry 8th guarding the entrance to the port town, Falmouth grew in importance over the centuries and today is still the starting point for many world wide seafaring challenges, most recently with Ellen Macarthur, as well as being a port of choice to many cruise lines.
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Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis, a coastal town in West Dorset is well known for ‘The Cobb’ a harbour wall full of character and history, featured in Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion and the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman; it now provides a breakwater to protect the town from storms. Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside plus famous for it’s striking geology and fossil finds, Lyme Regis has now been awarded World Heritage Coast status.
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Barnstaple
This beautiful historical town of Barnstaple is nestling in the well-known valley of The River Taw. With fantastic scenery and natural wildlife the River Taw begins at Dartmoor National Park and flows through the Tarka country before reaching the sea at the Taw- Torridge Estuary. From Barnstaple you can easily reach the moorlands of Dartmoor and Exmoor which is perfect for walking and exploring yet situated within minutes from a coastline that offers outstanding beaches and cliff walks.
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