England For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition

by Donald Olson

• ISBN13: 9780471794097
• ISBN10: 0471794090
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Whether you like taking in historic sites and cathedrals or great shopping and nightlife, quiet, quaint villages or swinging seaside resorts, the cosmopolitan aura of London or the spectacular beauty of the Lake District, you'll find plenty to see and do in England. This friendly guide doesn't solve the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge, but it helps you solve the mystery of how to make the most of your time and your money, with: Five great one- or two-week itineraries to help you hit the high points on your list Suggestions for day-trips from London The low-down on the high-brow castles Information on areas from the Yorkshire moors to the cliffs of Cornwall to Stratford-upon-Avon Tips for getting around in London via Underground, bus, or taxi A tear-out cheat sheet to help you with unfamiliar British words so you can understand the blokes Like every For Dummies travel guide, England For Dummies, 3 rd Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss-and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I. Introducing England.

Chapter 1. Discovering the Best of England.

Chapter 2. Digging Deeper into England.

Chapter 3. Deciding When and Where to Go.

Chapter 4. Following an Itinerary: Five Great Options.

Part II. Planning Your Trip to England.

Chapter 5. Managing Your Money.

Chapter 6. Getting to England.

Chapter 7. Getting Around England.

Chapter 8. Booking Your Accomodations.

Chapter 9. Catering to Special Needs or Interests.

Chapter 10. Taking Care of the Remaining Details.

Part III. London and Environs.

Chapter 11. Settling Into London.

Chapter 12. Exploring London.

Chapter 13. Day-tripping from London.

Part IV. The Southeast.

Chapter 14. Kent and Sussex.

Chapter 15. Kent's Best Castles, Stately Homes, and Gardens.

Part V. The West Country.

Chapter 16. Hampshire and Wiltshire: Old Wessex and New Sarum.

Chapter 17. Devon: Moors, Tors, and Sandy Shores.

Chapter 18. Cornwall: Saints, Salts, Sea, and Sun.

Part VI. England's Heartland.

Chapter 19. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle.

Chapter 20. Bath and the Best of the Cotswolds.

Part VII. Way Up North.

Chapter 21. Yorkshire.

Chapter 22. The Lake District.

Part VIII. The Part of Tens.

Chapter 23. Ten Writers and the Places They Lived.

Chapter 24. Ten Great English Gardens.

Chapter 25. Ten (Or So) Great English Churches.

Chapter 26. Ten Important Royals - Past and Present.

Appendix. Quick Concierge.

Index.