A leading holiday resort on the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth enjoys a mild climate and boasts some excellent beaches with safe bathing conditions. The largest dock in England is located here and it takes in tankers up to 90,000 tonnes, Falmouth harbour has a dry dock and safe anchorage. Established as a port beside the older town of Penryn, in the early 17th century, Falmouth is overlooked by the 16th century Pendennis Castle, which Henry VIII built to defend Carrick Roads. Its parish church King Charles the Martyr was so named after Charles II who awarded the town its first charter. Holidaymakers arrive in Falmouth to enjoy the pleasant weather conditions, and the many attractions of the town which is one of Cornwall’s most popular resorts.
June 29, 2010
June 25, 2010
Luton and its Airport
A large town in Bedfordshire, located some 30 miles to the north of London, Luton, together with its nearby areas of Houghton Regis and Dunstable, has a population of around two hundred and thirty thousand inhabitants. Luton is a major travel hub for the region as it is the location of one of London’s satellite airports and London Luton Airport is handy for accessing the M1 motorway and the A5. The town is also well known for its football team who have had much success over the year. Though now a modern industrial town, Luton has a long history, with Palaeolithic remains being found in the area. In the Domesday Book of 1086, the town was recorded as Lintone, at which time it was reliant on agriculture.
Clacton on Sea Essex
Clacton on Sea Essex
June 16, 2010
Weymouth Dorset
Weymouth Harbour Dorset
At one time the only safe harbour on this stretch of the Dorset coast, Weymouth later became a fashionable seaside resort, and was very popular during the late 18th century, right through Victorian times to the present day. Still a desirable area for summer holidays, Weymouth is also a busy port for ferries to the Channel Islands and St Malo in France. The town is fairly large with a population of over 50,000, and along with the rest of Dorset, it enjoys a decent climate with milder temperatures than much of the UK. Weymouth can be accessed by way of the A354 from Salisbury, via Blandford Forum and Dorchester. Weymouth Map.
June 14, 2010
Bideford Devon
Bideford Devon Long Bridge
For two centuries from 1550 to 1750, Bideford was the principal port of north Devon and was also a centre for shipbuilding. Bideford’s 15th century long bridge over the River Torridge, was originally from the 13th century, and comprises 24 arches all with different spans, it connects the original old town with the area known as East-the-Water. The long tree-lined quay is still at the heart of life in Bideford and attracts many visitors to this popular Devon town. Other attractions include the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, and the Pannier Market, held on Saturdays and Tuesdays, a great place to visit if the weather is fine. In the disused railway station at East-the-Water, you can visit the Tarka Trail information centre, housed in a converted railway carriage. If you are enjoying sunny weather during your visit you could also head for the beach at Westward Ho!, to the north of Bideford.
May 18, 2010
Ventnor Isle of Wight
A popular coastal town and resort in the south of the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, Ventnor was established as a holiday destination during the 19th century. Formerly just a small fishing village, Ventnor grew after the introduction, in 1866, of the Isle of Wight Railway, connecting it with Ryde in the north of the island. Renowned for the treatment of tuberculosis, the pleasant weather and fresh sea air, were thought to be beneficial in the treatment of this dreadful disease. In the height of its popularity between the two world wars, Ventnor saw regular steam packet visits from Southsea on the mainland. Still popular today, and one if the Isle of Wight’s best loved resorts, Ventnor has a decent sandy beach, which is excellent for bathing, a renowned Botanic Garden, and a popular esplanade. Ventnor can be reached by way of the A3055 or the B3327, it is about 4 miles from Shanklin and about 9 miles from Ryde.