Ulverston Cumbria – A small market town located at the heart of the Furness peninsula in Cumbria, United Kingdom, Ulverston has a population of around 11,500. A market town since the late 13th century, Ulverston later developed into a thriving maritime community after the construction of a deepwater canal which linked it to the open sea. Famous as the birthplace of black and white film star Stan Laurel (Laurel and Hardy), and also as the location of the Hoad Monument, Ulverston is a charming and largely unspoilt town with a maze of cobbled streets and alleys. The parish church of Ulverston (St Mary’s) is the oldest structure in the town and dates from Norman times, with sections surviving from the early 12th century.
October 27, 2011
October 13, 2011
Ampthill Bedfordshire England
Ampthill – A small market town of around 7,000 inhabitants, Ampthill traces its history back to Anglo-Saxon times and its name in fact comes from the Anglo-Saxon language (meaning “ant hill”). Ampthill has held a street market since 1242 and market day in Ampthill is on Thursdays. The town once had a castle which has long since disappeared, though in the 16th century was regularly visited by Henry VIII. The St Andrew’s parish Church in Ampthill has a monument to the 1st English Governor of Long Island in New York. Ampthill is in the county of Bedfordshire between Bedford (to the north of Ampthill) and Luton to the south.
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October 11, 2011
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Hot Air Balloon Rides UK
Hot Air Balloon Rides – One of life’s great experiences which is probably easier to arrange now than at any time in the past is a hot air balloon ride or hot air balloon flight, whichever you prefer to call it. Throughout the United Kingdom there are dozens of great launch sites from where you can experience this amazing adventure for yourself, or maybe purchase a trip for a loved one or friend. Float serenely across the British countryside and get spectacular views of villages, towns and exciting attractions, experience the quiet tranquility of a flight with no noisy engines or propellers. Sip a glass of champagne and drink a toast to a wonderful lifetime experience, but be prepared to be hooked and want to go again and again. Some of the great venues from where you can experience hot air balloon rides are the Cotswolds, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk, Scotland, Devon, Dorset, Sussex and Gloucestershire, in fact almost all Uk counties have launch sites.
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September 7, 2011
Basingstoke Aquadrome Hampshire
Basingstoke Aquadrome Hampshire – A wonderful leisure facility for residents of and visitors to Basingstoke in Hampshire, Basingstoke Aquadrome has a wide range of activities to enjoy including a water park, swimming pool, fitness centre, workout studio, café and health suite. Clubs and groups who meet there include the Fat Boyz Street Dance Group, Basingstoke Bluefins Swimming Club and Water Polo Club, and Mend Junior Fitness & Nutrition. So if you are looking for a place to have fun, swim and work out in Hampshire, whether the weather is sunny or rainy, look no further than the splendid Basingstoke Aquadrome in Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire. View a map of Basingstoke here: Map of Basingstoke.
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September 6, 2011
Filey North Yorkshire
Filey North Yorkshire – Located on the North East coast of England within the county of North Yorkshire, the traditional seaside town of Filey was originally a fishing town, and had remained so for many centuries until the Victorian trend to take holidays by the sea, made it into a renowned resort attracting visitors from all over the region. Bracing sea breezes, healthy air, and a friendly, peaceful atmosphere all add to the appeal of this charming Yorkshire town. One of Filey’s main attractions is its sandy beach, lining a wide bay and backed by the traditional promenade a great place to take a stroll when the weather is fine. The beach is peppered with beach chalets, offered for rent to holidaymakers as well as local people. Local attractions in Filey include Bempton Cliffs, the Filey Dams Nature Reserve, Filey Museum, and the Roman Signal Station, a good time to visit is during the Filey Edwardian Festival, a seven day festival celebrating Filey’s historic past. Filey is close to the more famous resort of Scarborough, which is about eight miles north-west of Filey on Yorkshire’s beautiful coastline. Filey Map.
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May 8, 2011
Sticklepath Dartmoor Devon
A tiny village situated in Devon, on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, Sticklepath is in an area of picturesque countryside, challenging walking country and historic monuments. Location of the National Trust’s Finch Foundry, Sticklepath attracts its fair share of visitors, who come to enjoy the peace and quiet, the walking, the fishing, the pony trekking, and to enjoy the Tarka Trail which runs through the village. Another attraction is the Lady Well, a historic well which never dries up and has provided drinking water for people passing Sticklepath for many centuries. Located close to Okehampton and midway between Exeter and Launceston, Sticklepath is well worth a visit if you are in the Dartmoor region.
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