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One of the largest stone castles in the country – Warwick is only eight miles from Stratford and like its near neighbour sits on the banks of the... Destinations, Warwickshire towns, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Situated where Shropshire meets Wales – Oswestry is a lively market town situated where Shropshire meets Wales, it is an historic place in... Destinations, Oswestry, Shropshire, Midlands |
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Formely a mining town – Bedworth is a small market town that sits on the boundary between Warwickshire and Coventry. The... Destinations, Warwickshire towns, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Inspiration for Micheal Draytons sonnets – Polesworth is a small pictureque town on the northern border of Warwickshire, close to the borders... Destinations, Warwickshire towns, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Located at the very centre of the country – Leamington Spa became Royal Leamington Spa after Queen Victoria visited the town in 1838 and it has... Destinations, Warwickshire towns, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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One of the highest towns in the country – Buxton is one of the highest towns in the country, sitting over 1,000 ft above sea level in the... Destinations, Buxton & Glossop, Peak District & N Midlands, Midlands |
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Population of only 150 people – Aston Flamville is a small village and civil parish in the Blaby district in Leicestershire,... Destinations, Leicester, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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The town of 100 trades – Walsall's economy was once dominated by the leather trade, though the industrial revolution brought... Destinations, Wolverhampton & Walsall, West Midlands, Midlands |
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Was once home of the largest seaport in the land – Boston straddles the Witham estuary and in medieval times was the largest seaport in the land. When... Destinations, Spalding & Boston, Peterborough & Lincolnshire, Midlands |
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Dates from the early 13th Century – Market Harborough dates from the early 13th century and is centred on a triangular market place.... Destinations, Market Harborough, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Lying near the Southern uplands of the Pennines – Leek is an attractive town set amongst some of the areas most attractive countryside, lying near... Destinations, Uttoxeter & Leek, West Midlands, Midlands |
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Village had a plesioaur dinasour excavated – Barrow Upon Soar is a large village in northern Leicestershire. It is a residential and industrial... Destinations, Leicester, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Home to the oldest football club in the world – Nottingham no longer needs to peddle its connection with Robin Hood and his Merry Men to draw in... Destinations, Nottingham, Peak District & N Midlands, Midlands |
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Wool dyeing was Derbys first trade in 13th Century – Derby became a city in the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, 1977 but has been an... Destinations, Derby, Peak District & N Midlands, Midlands |
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Recently awarded city status – Wolverhampton is known for its iron and brass foundries and does battle with Dudley for the title... Destinations, Wolverhampton & Walsall, West Midlands, Midlands |
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
