Travel Destinations: United Kingdom - Cities/Areas
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United Kingdom Overview
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain) is a an island country located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy and unitary state consisting of
four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The United Kingdom is spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and plenty of small islands. Apart from the land border to the Republic of Ireland, it is is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel. Great Britain is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel. The cosmopolitan city of London is the UK's capital and largest city. The other notable cities include Glasgow (capital of Scotland), Cardiff (capital of Wales) and Belfast (capital of Northern Ireland), as well as Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Sheffield. |
United Kingdom websites
CIA - The World Factbook: United Kingdom
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues of United Kingdom.
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues of United Kingdom.
Wikipedia - United Kingdom
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the United Kingdom's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the United Kingdom's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.
Piper Lodge - self catering accommodation
Piper Lodge - self catering accommodation and serviced apartments for Stamford, Peterborough and Grantham
Piper Lodge - self catering accommodation and serviced apartments for Stamford, Peterborough and Grantham
Log Cabin Holidays
Site providing numerous lodge holidays throughout the UK including Lake District cottages and general information
Site providing numerous lodge holidays throughout the UK including Lake District cottages and general information
UKTravel2.Com
Comprehensive resources about travel and vacation in United Kingdom.
Comprehensive resources about travel and vacation in United Kingdom.
Places to Visit
Listings of UK attractions including castles, museums, parks, houses, and gardens. Local shopping, accommodation and travel information.
Listings of UK attractions including castles, museums, parks, houses, and gardens. Local shopping, accommodation and travel information.
Bodleian Library
Oxford University's page about its main research library, one of the oldest in Europe and which today consists of the buildings on the central site and nine other libraries.
Oxford University's page about its main research library, one of the oldest in Europe and which today consists of the buildings on the central site and nine other libraries.
Dinosaur Adventure Park
Theme park based around dinosaurs. Guide to attractions, maps, educational information, opening times and prices. Located in Norfolk, UK.
Theme park based around dinosaurs. Guide to attractions, maps, educational information, opening times and prices. Located in Norfolk, UK.
Screen Cinemas
Cinemas in London, Reigate, Winchester, Walton-on-Thames and Oxted. Includes location information, trailers, show times, seating plans and events guide.
Cinemas in London, Reigate, Winchester, Walton-on-Thames and Oxted. Includes location information, trailers, show times, seating plans and events guide.
Lothian Helicopters
Offer city flights and scenic trips around Loch Lomond, Oban and the Perth Countryside. Includes technical specifications with information about tours and charters.
Offer city flights and scenic trips around Loch Lomond, Oban and the Perth Countryside. Includes technical specifications with information about tours and charters.
Yorks' Maize Maze
Includes photographs of the maze construction, location map and visiting information. Located in York, England.
Includes photographs of the maze construction, location map and visiting information. Located in York, England.
Wayte Business Travel
UK business travel service, quick competitive quotes for flights, hotels and car hire.
UK business travel service, quick competitive quotes for flights, hotels and car hire.
The Traveller
Operates curator-led tours worldwide, reflecting the work and collections of the great British museums. Database of details, which can be searched by region, lecturer or date.
Operates curator-led tours worldwide, reflecting the work and collections of the great British museums. Database of details, which can be searched by region, lecturer or date.
Cheap Flights
Browse worldwide flight destinations and find suitable travel and cheap flights from all major UK airports.
Browse worldwide flight destinations and find suitable travel and cheap flights from all major UK airports.
First for Bridge
Bridge holidays in Bristol, England. News and free online brochure.
Bridge holidays in Bristol, England. News and free online brochure.
Smoke Free UK
Guide to non smoking restaurants, hotels, guest houses and farms in the UK.
Guide to non smoking restaurants, hotels, guest houses and farms in the UK.
Cheap Flight Tickets
Discover the world with Cheap Ticket Special offers on flights, hotels, holidays and car rentals. Call our travel experts to get a good bargain on the international flights from the United Kingdom to across the world.
Discover the world with Cheap Ticket Special offers on flights, hotels, holidays and car rentals. Call our travel experts to get a good bargain on the international flights from the United Kingdom to across the world.
Avonmore Hotel - Kensington London
Avonmore Hotel London: Exchange travel links with websites in the tourism sector.
Avonmore Hotel London: Exchange travel links with websites in the tourism sector.
Cheap Airport Parking UK
Cheap Airport Parking UK- airport parking at major UK airports from Park and Save.com. Book early and save up to 60% on airport car park fees online.
Cheap Airport Parking UK- airport parking at major UK airports from Park and Save.com. Book early and save up to 60% on airport car park fees online.
ThemeParks-UK
An independent guide to the UK's theme parks - including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Drayton Manor and Legoland Windsor.
An independent guide to the UK's theme parks - including Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures, Drayton Manor and Legoland Windsor.
Dog Friendly Travel to Europe
If you are going on holiday to Europe then take your dog with you. DFDS Seaways ferries to Europe provide dog friendly travel with daily ferry crossings to Holland.
If you are going on holiday to Europe then take your dog with you. DFDS Seaways ferries to Europe provide dog friendly travel with daily ferry crossings to Holland.
Witchery Tours
Visit sites of Edinburgh, Scotland's past punishments and executions, and see torture props demonstrated. Costumed characters are summoned for tour groups.
Visit sites of Edinburgh, Scotland's past punishments and executions, and see torture props demonstrated. Costumed characters are summoned for tour groups.
Live-In Jobs - UK
Free service for backpackers travelling to the UK on a working holiday. Jobs last for three to six months and include room and food on top of the pay. Related links and postcards.
Free service for backpackers travelling to the UK on a working holiday. Jobs last for three to six months and include room and food on top of the pay. Related links and postcards.
Reef and Rainforest Tours
ATOL-bonded tour operator features natural history itineraries, tailor-made and small group trips also available.
ATOL-bonded tour operator features natural history itineraries, tailor-made and small group trips also available.
Thomas Cook Books
European and Overseas rail timetables, plus British and European rail maps.
European and Overseas rail timetables, plus British and European rail maps.
Weather Online UK
Weather Online UK - current weather and weather forecast for United Kingdom and rest of Europe
Weather Online UK - current weather and weather forecast for United Kingdom and rest of Europe
Travel Insurance Direct
Offer single trip, multitrip, ski and winter sports cover with business options for UK and Irish residents.
Offer single trip, multitrip, ski and winter sports cover with business options for UK and Irish residents.
The Castle Of Brecon Hotel
Norman castle c. 1100. 40-room hotel occupying the site and remains of the castle. Includes history, rates, special offers, site and floor plans, bistro and function menus, and information on local attractions. Brecon.
Norman castle c. 1100. 40-room hotel occupying the site and remains of the castle. Includes history, rates, special offers, site and floor plans, bistro and function menus, and information on local attractions. Brecon.
ACE Study Tours
Offered by the Association for Cultural Exchange, an educational charity based just outside Cambridge, England.
Offered by the Association for Cultural Exchange, an educational charity based just outside Cambridge, England.
Peter's Photos
Photos from Bristol UK, Central Europe, and the Balkans. Includes a diary of travels in the region.
Photos from Bristol UK, Central Europe, and the Balkans. Includes a diary of travels in the region.
The Mary Rose - King Henry VIII's favourite ship
Raised from the sea and on display at Portsmouth, this Tudor warship made waves in nautical archaeology. Detailed, scholarly history, photographs, description, visitor information.
Raised from the sea and on display at Portsmouth, this Tudor warship made waves in nautical archaeology. Detailed, scholarly history, photographs, description, visitor information.
Holiday Inn City Centre Theatreland, Glasgow
Glasgow hotel offering fully appointed guest rooms including executive rooms and penthouse suites.
Glasgow hotel offering fully appointed guest rooms including executive rooms and penthouse suites.
1st Choice Au Pair Agency
Full service au pair agency offers live-in cultural exchange program with host families in the UK. Staff from the Cambridgeshire office travel overseas each month to personally interview prospective au pairs
Full service au pair agency offers live-in cultural exchange program with host families in the UK. Staff from the Cambridgeshire office travel overseas each month to personally interview prospective au pairs
Belfast Zoological Gardens
Zoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK - history, events who's who, schemes currently in operation, contact and visitor information.
Zoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK - history, events who's who, schemes currently in operation, contact and visitor information.
LCC Lake District Cottages
Lake District cottages in Cumbria from The Lakeland Cottage Company. A choice of luxury holiday cottages in the Lake District for the perfect getaway.
Lake District cottages in Cumbria from The Lakeland Cottage Company. A choice of luxury holiday cottages in the Lake District for the perfect getaway.
123 Travel Insurance UK
Provides cheap single, annual, ski and backpackers travel insurance.
Provides cheap single, annual, ski and backpackers travel insurance.
Sightseeing Tours - London and UK
Luxury guided sightseeing coach tours of London and Britain. Extensive range of coach and mini bus tours available with secure online reservations. Tours depart daily from central London. Extended and private tours also available.
Luxury guided sightseeing coach tours of London and Britain. Extensive range of coach and mini bus tours available with secure online reservations. Tours depart daily from central London. Extended and private tours also available.
Lake District Cottages Guide
Your guide to Cumbria - the Lake District accommodation. Whether you are looking Lake District hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages or camping we have them all.
Your guide to Cumbria - the Lake District accommodation. Whether you are looking Lake District hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages or camping we have them all.
Raise View House B&B
Raise View provides high quality Grasmere bed and breakfast accommodation, set in the very heart of Cumbria - the Lake District with exceptional views.
Raise View provides high quality Grasmere bed and breakfast accommodation, set in the very heart of Cumbria - the Lake District with exceptional views.
Brooklands Spa Hotels Surrey
Brooklands Hotel - a new breed of luxury Surrey Hotels. A 4 star spa hotel in Surrey with an exclusive signature treatment menu for total relaxation.
Brooklands Hotel - a new breed of luxury Surrey Hotels. A 4 star spa hotel in Surrey with an exclusive signature treatment menu for total relaxation.
Langdale Hotel
The Langdale Estate offers a choice of Lake District hotel and self-catering accommodation, plus Lake District Timeshare Properties, leisure and spa facilities.
The Langdale Estate offers a choice of Lake District hotel and self-catering accommodation, plus Lake District Timeshare Properties, leisure and spa facilities.
Langrish House
Langrish House is an English Country Manor House owned for 7 generations by the aristocratic Talbot-Ponsonby family. Set in 14 acres of the most beautiful Hampshire Countryside Langrish House, with just 13 bedrooms, provides a secluded escape from the pressures of everyday life. The food and wines are superb (the restaurant is an award-winner); the staff, outstanding; the surroundings, idyllic.
Langrish House is an English Country Manor House owned for 7 generations by the aristocratic Talbot-Ponsonby family. Set in 14 acres of the most beautiful Hampshire Countryside Langrish House, with just 13 bedrooms, provides a secluded escape from the pressures of everyday life. The food and wines are superb (the restaurant is an award-winner); the staff, outstanding; the surroundings, idyllic.
Ferry France - Ferries to France and Channel crossings
Book ferry from the United Kingdom to France, Compare ferry prices and book cheap cross channel ferries to France online
Book ferry from the United Kingdom to France, Compare ferry prices and book cheap cross channel ferries to France online
Stowford Caravan and Camping Park
Stowford Farm Meadows is a stunning North Devon caravan and camping park located at Combe Martin with 500 acres of rolling countryside, mature woodland and lush green meadows.
Stowford Farm Meadows is a stunning North Devon caravan and camping park located at Combe Martin with 500 acres of rolling countryside, mature woodland and lush green meadows.
UK Travel and Tourism Classifieds Ads
Free UK Classifieds for Travel and Tourism - tickets, accommodation, hotels, spa resorts, attractions and trips.
Free UK Classifieds for Travel and Tourism - tickets, accommodation, hotels, spa resorts, attractions and trips.
Castle Inn Hotel Keswick
The Castle Inn Hotel is one of the finest Lake District Hotels offering a warm welcome and the ideal location for relaxing after a busy day discovering the beauties of the Lake District.
The Castle Inn Hotel is one of the finest Lake District Hotels offering a warm welcome and the ideal location for relaxing after a busy day discovering the beauties of the Lake District.
Borrowdale Gates Hotel Keswick
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel is close to the shores of Derwentwater and it is one of the most tranquil Lake District hotels in Keswick
The Borrowdale Gates Hotel is close to the shores of Derwentwater and it is one of the most tranquil Lake District hotels in Keswick
Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere
Hillthwaite House Hotel and Restaurant is one of the most luxurious Windermere hotels in the Lake District located in Bowness on Windermere.
Hillthwaite House Hotel and Restaurant is one of the most luxurious Windermere hotels in the Lake District located in Bowness on Windermere.
Applegarth Hotel Windermere
Applegarth Villa provides luxury Lake District accommodation in Windermere with one of the finest Lake District restaurants in the area.
Applegarth Villa provides luxury Lake District accommodation in Windermere with one of the finest Lake District restaurants in the area.
Oldfield House B&B
Oldfield house provides high quality Cumbria the Lake District bed and breakfast accommodation in Windermere. This former Gentleman's residence is situated in a quiet residential area.
Oldfield house provides high quality Cumbria the Lake District bed and breakfast accommodation in Windermere. This former Gentleman's residence is situated in a quiet residential area.
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