London has delightful antiques shops that will appeal to both serious collectors and casual shoppers alike. With dozens of dealers all in one place, the antique malls are especially convenient, and there are several great ones to choose from. Plus, they’re usually open during the week when most of the markets are closed.
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It’s a relaxing, affordable way to see the United Kingdom. And the scenery is great. The British rail network is extensive, serving virtually every corner of the British Isles. So you can go virtually everywhere by train.
London has nine major train stations, including Victoria, King’s Cross, Waterloo, Paddington, and St. Pancras. And before you travel by rail, it’s helpful to know what to expect at the train station. See the map and legend to get the lay of the land. Read more…
Travel by train is one of the easiest and more enjoyable ways to explore Great Britain. As a rule, it’s less expensive than renting a car. And because Britain is so compact, you can usually get from one end to the other in a day.
You’ll be able to drink in the scenery without worrying whether you’re on the wrong side of the road, and you’ll arrive at your destination ready to go.
Most British trains are modern and comfortable, and with more than 2,500 rail stations, there’s train service to virtually everyplace you would want to visit. Read more…
Growing up as huge Beatles fans, we always thought Liverpool was just a working-class port town that everybody couldn’t wait to leave. So when we headed there in the summer of 2008, we weren’t expecting too much.
There was a Gustav Klimt show at the Tate Liverpool that we wanted to see. And we were surprised that there was a Tate in Liverpool at all. But there were lots of things about Liverpool that surprised us — pleasantly. It was all dolled up for the European Capital of Culture festivities. It shared the title that year with Stavanger, Norway. But all in all, it was one of the most appealing places we visited that summer. Read more…
With its shimmering lakes, green valleys, and towering peaks, England’s Lake District is one of the loveliest parts of the country. And some of the finest English manor houses are now hotels in the Lake District.
There are several towns in the Lake District that you can use as a base.
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England’s lovely Lake District is a beautiful place that has inspired poets and painters from Wordsworth, Keats, and Shelley to Beatrix Potter. Roughly 35 square miles in area, most of the region is now a part of Lakes District National Park.
Few places are more scenic. And the lakes, valleys and mountains provide lots of opportunities for hiking, boating, biking, golfing, and fishing.
An old market town that was chartered in 1276, Keswick makes a great base for exploring the National Park. It’s on the shore of Derwentwater, one of the loveliest of the lakes. Read more…
