England For Dummies^®, 4th Edition

by Donald Olson

• ISBN13: 9780470289785
• ISBN10: 0470289783
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

From metropolitan London to the mysterious moors...from Bath with its beautiful 18th century architecture to the swinging seaside resort of Brighton...from prehistoric Stonehenge to York with its medieval walls, England has it all. There are so many royal palaces, massive cathedrals, glorious gardens, world-class museums, and historical sites that you could be overwhelmed, but this guide helps you zero in on the things you like to see and do and plan the perfect trip for you! It gives you up-to-date info on: Power-shopping in London at mighty Harrods or the super-chic boutiques of Bond Street or browsing for antiques in the Cotswolds or for pottery in Devon, Cornwall, or the Lake District Side trips from London to attractions like Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Cambridge Where to pay homage to literary giants Castles and palaces that are treasure troves of history and art, packed with rare paintings and beautiful furniture-Buckingham Palace, Kensington Place, Hampton Court Place, Windsor Castle, and more Central England, with Stratford-upon Avon, Bath, and the picturesque Cotswolds region, and northern England with Yorkshire and the scenic Lake District Like every For Dummies travel guide, England For Dummies, Fourth 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 Lots of detailed maps

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introducing England

Discovering the Best of England

Digging Deeper into England

Deciding When and Where to Go

Following an Itinerary: Five Great Options

Planning Your Trip to England

Managing Your Money

Getting to England

Getting Around England

Booking Your Accommodations

Catering to Special Travel Needs or Interests

Taking Care of the Remaining Details

London and Environs

Settling Into London

Exploring London

Day-tripping from London

The Southeast

Kent and Sussex

KentÆs Best Castles, Stately Homes, and Gardens

The West Country

Hampshire and Wiltshire: Old Wessex and New Sarum

Devon: Moors, Tors, and Sandy Shores

Cornwall: Saints, Salts, Sea, and Sun

EnglandÆs Heartland

Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle

Bath and the Best of the Cotswolds

Way Up North

Yorkshire

The Lake District

The Part of Tens

Ten Writers and the Places They Lived

Ten Great English Gardens

Ten (or So) Great English Churches

Ten Important Royals ù Past and Present

Appendix: Quick Concierge

Index

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