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Was the capital of Mercia in the 8th Century – Tamworth in Staffordshire is an ancient settlement and was the capital of the Saxon kingdom of... Destinations, Sutton Coldfield & Tamworth, West Midlands, Midlands |
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Britains second largest city – Birmingham is Britain's second largest city with over a million people. Having played a pivotal... Destinations, Birmingham, West Midlands, Midlands |
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A city full of historical buildings – Coventry has a fascinating and detailed history and so has plenty of historic buildings to fill... Destinations, Coventry, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Fishing, history & plenty of activities – The tiny village of Somersby, near Horncastle, merits a mention as Alfred, Lord Tennyson was born... Destinations, Lincolnshire Coast, Peterborough & Lincolnshire, Midlands |
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136 mile riverside walk – The River Wye runs down from the Welsh mountains through beautiful rolling countryside, past... Destinations, Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, The South Midlands, Midlands |
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Over half of Britain's flowers are grown here – Spalding in Lincolnshire is one of the main bulb growing centres in the country and over half... Destinations, Spalding & Boston, Peterborough & Lincolnshire, Midlands |
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Home to the first Butlins holiday camp in 1936 – Skegness had it's railway built in 1875 and within two years the 9th Earl of Scarborough decided to... Destinations, Skegness, Peterborough & Lincolnshire, Midlands |
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Britains smallest county – Rutland is Britains smallest county and is dominated by the immense Rutland Water. Its primary... Destinations, Corby & Oakham, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Great place to learn some history – There are plenty of historic buildings to see, such as the Jew’s House, which was built in the... Destinations, Lincoln, Peterborough & Lincolnshire, Midlands |
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The town was largely rebuilt in mid 18th Century – Wellingborough on the River Nene grew as a market town throughout the Middle Ages. William Cromwell... Destinations, Wellingborough & Kettering, Northampton - Loughborough, Midlands |
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Attractive market town on the Union Canal – Market Drayton is an attractive old market town that is mentioned in the Doomsday book. Originally... Destinations, Market Drayton & Whitchurch, Shropshire, Midlands |
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Shakespeare & Stratford-upon-Avon Take the Shakespeare trail around the town – In 1846 the American showman Phinias T. Barnum announced his intention to buy Shakespeare’s... Destinations, Stratford-upon-Avon, The South Midlands, Midlands |
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World's first electrically powered narrow boat – Dudley is the unofficial capital of the Black Country. The town rises high above the surrounding... Destinations, Dudley & West Bromwich, West Midlands, Midlands |
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The town overlooks the picturesque River Teme – Ludlow is a small market town perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the picturesque River... Destinations, Ludlow, Shropshire, Midlands |
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Robin Hood and his Merry Men – Robin Hood is legendary the world over, something we have Hollywood to thank for more than anything... Destinations, Nottingham, Peak District & N 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 ...
