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SOUTH & SOUTHWEST
South & Southwest
South England includes the areas of Wessex,
Devon, Cornwall, the Downs and the Channel Coast. Devon and
Cornwall form a peninsula stopping at the aptly named Lands
End. Such well-known cities such as Dartmoor, Exeter, Penzance,
and Plymouth are to be found here. St. Michael’s Mount,
which resembles Mont Ste. Michel in France, was named so for
that reason. This fortress is now a magnificent house that
is open to visitors most of the year. Ruins of famous English
castles abound in the area as well; Tintagel and Corfe castles
are just a few. |
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If English gardens are
your thing, be sure to visit Stourhead, one of the finest
examples of 18th century landscape gardening in all
of Britain. And finally, Bath Spa, or just Bath is a
magnificent Georgian town. The Romans discovered the
115 degree waters and built an ornate bathing complex
around them. In the 18th century the baths were re-discovered
and drew wealthy people from London to experience the
cure. Bath is beautiful and its golden stonework reminds
one of the Cotswolds, nearby to the north.
The Downs and Channel coast offer more English Castles
and Cathedrals and the Royal Pavilion of Brighton. Winchester
Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral are located here.
Winchester Cathedral, a former Benedictine Monastery,
is the final resting place for novelist Jane Austin.
Canterbury Cathedral, a medieval masterpiece, is where
Thomas a Becket was murdered; it now houses his remains
in a shrine dedicated to him. Brighton has been a popular
resort ever since the Prince Regent built the Oriental
Palace known as the Royal Pavilion, which was completed
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Wessex is an important
microcosm of England and deserves to be included in
your England vacation. Stonehenge is located in the
heart of Wessex, near Salisbury. Founded in 1220, Salisbury
is proud of its stunning cathedral whose graceful spire
rises to 404 feet making it visible for miles. Cheddar
Gorge is a deep ravine that cuts through the Mendip
Plateau, providing the perfect climate to produce Cheddar
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The pavillion is still the main attraction for England vacationers
the town. There is so much to see in this part of England: Dover,
Arundel Castle, the charming town of Rye and the Isle of Wight and
more are here to be discovered.
So if you want your England Vacation to include historical sites,
great gardens, charming villages, grand English castles and soaring
cathedrals, come to the southern part of England, you will love
it all!
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