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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Oct 6

Selecting somewhere for a vacation may be somewhat tricky especially if you are considering a trip with family and friends. After all a lot is dependant upon your what you prefer and when thinking about a family vacation it is likely that a fair dash of compromise will be involved but many places supply a multitude of sights to satisfy virtually all tastes and few vacation destinations rival the United Kingdom of Great Britain for diversity. With exciting sporting destinations, seaside resorts which are full of life, historic cities and fascinating rural areas the British Isles can supply a vast range of vacation types. Within the following article I introduce the English town of Bury St Edmunds within the East Anglia region of England.

The town of Bury St Edmunds is positioned within the county of Suffolk. The town can be traced back to the 7th century with the construction of a monastery in 633. King Edmund of East Anglia, in 903, was buried in the monastery and within a small number of years it was widely reported that many miracles had occurred at the shrine dedicated to the martyr. The martyr’s shrine very soon became a centre of pilgrimage and a small town sprung up. In 925 the settlement was named Bury St Edmunds and by the fourteenth century the growing settlement began to profit from the developing woolen industry.

The Industrial Revolution appears to have passed by the region of East Anglia which helped create a lovely historic town which has become a well-liked vacation destination in an area of the nation which is not normally associated with the tourist trade. The principle cause of this interest is that Bury St Edmunds is the most pretty in the county. The town has many historic buildings which represent various periods. The most outstanding points of interest are Bury St. Edmunds Abbey, St. Mary’s Church and St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

The ruins of the abbey can be found right in the heart of town. The abbey was a shrine to Saint Edmund but, unfortunately, was destroyed during the 14th century and was mainly dismantled with its Dissolution in the sixteenth century. Today the ruined abbey is famend for its stunning gardens.

St. Mary’s Church, which was part of the abbey, really is worth a visit. It was constructed as a Norman church within the twelfth century and was extensively renovated throughout the centuries (fourteenth, 16th and nineteenth) and though none of the authentic construction remains today parts can be dated back to the {13th|thirteenth} century. Of special note is the west window which has glorious stained glass.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is located on a site which has had a church constructed upon it since 1065 and probably much earlier. The current structure is a much modified building with major works being carried out since about 1503 and continuing as late as the present day with the latest addition of a tower in the Gothic revival fashion which was finished in 2005. Moreover it also has numerous  Cathedral Treasures and artwork exhibitions plus it also gives guided tours.

If following reading my article above you would wish to have a vacation here and are looking for Bury St Edmunds bed & breakfast then please think about examining our comprehensive listings of discount Bury St Edmunds hotels.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Sep 15

Bournemouth is a thriving, vibrant and fantastically exciting city, despite the fact it is unfortunately nicknamed ‘God’s waiting Room’. Bournemouth gained the nickname because a great number of people choose to live here during retirement. However, the city has an amazing youth culture, with a high population of university and language students. Obviously a place such as this could be a great place to spend some time but, there is lots  more to entertain you. In fact Bournemouth is surprisingly popular with people of various ages, one of the reasons why there are so many guest houses and hotels offering bed and breakfast in Bournemouth to choose from.

Bournemouth is found on the coast in the South of England, about 100m from of the capital city of London. The largest town to be found on the south coast, Bournemouth, is widely known for its 7m of spectacular golden beaches of sand and glistening rich blue sea. It is the city of Bournemouth’s stunning situation that caused it to become an incredibly popular vacation destination since the early nineteenth century. It is near impossible to imagine that Bournemouth was,  at the start of the 1800′s, largely a barren and remote moorland mainly consisting of common land except for the estate of Sir George Ivison Tapps. In 1809 a public house appeared on the heath, the Tapps Arms, a few of years after this, in eighteen twelve, the first people moved in.

Lewis Tregonwell and his wife bought some land on which the couple constructed a few villas looking out across the sea with the intention of letting them in the summer for holidays. Tregonwell and his wife also built a summerhouse on the land. and also started to plant an astronomical amount of pine trees, making a fantastically sheltered walkway leading to the beach, the Invalid’s Walk as it became known later.

Ever since the early days Bournemouth’s popularity, as a UK vacation destination, has continuously increased, and today, it has gained a reputation for being a tourist haven for culture, fun, leisure, recreation and entertainment. Places which tourists love to visit include; the award winning Central Gardens, St. Peters Church Graveyard, the Russel-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum and Bournemouth Pier.

If you are currently thinking about spending some time in the city of  Bournemouth it is crucial that you book your  accommodation as early as possible because, sadly Bournemouth hotel accommodation tend to be alarmingly busy and are often fully booked for a long period in advance. If your family is large you may find that Bournemouth apartment accommodation prove to be reasonable option to Bournemouth bed & breakfast accommodation.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Sep 15

Cambridgeshire is a county in the east midlands area of England surrounded by the counties of Rutland, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex and Lincolnshire. Cambridgeshire might not possess any sandy beaches however there is a wide range of places to visit which make this an outstanding place to take a vacation.  In the following article I  explain why folk should consider a trip to this most beautiful part of Great Britain.

The English county of Cambridgeshire features exciting waterways, outstanding cathedrals, breathtaking countryside, prestigious stately homes, busy picturesque market towns and the fascinating city of Cambridge. The city of Cambridge is a very popular visitor attraction which is very suitable for vacations at any time of the year.

Attractions in the intensely photogenic university town include The Folk Museum, The Backs, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Round Church, Denny Abbey and The Orchard Tea Garden, but many people arrive in Cambridge to look at the sights belonging to some of the thirty one colleges such as King’s College & King’s College Chapel and Cambridge University Botanic Garden. It can take a good few days to visit all of the university colleges however the best buildings to wander around are those of St John’s College, Corpus Christi, Magdalene College and Trinity College.

The Fenlands

The Fens are a generally marshy district virtually at sea-level. There has been a great many attempts at draining the land some dating back to Roman Times. It wasn’t until the 17th Century that serious efforts were made. Unfortunately these attempts were a failure and it wasn’t until the Eighteenth Century that they successfully drained the land and the land was used for agriculture.

These days the intriguing landscape of salt and fresh water marshes provide a superb environment for wildlife and leisure. Cambridgeshire has some of the county’s least congested waterways, perfect for trips on a narrow boat.

If you wish to learn more about the highly interesting Fenlands then you will find that the towns of Chatteris, Wisbech, Whittlesey and March are each home to an excellent local museum.

The Market Towns

Across the area are situated picturesque little market towns, which, way back in the past were actually islands. The town of March grew up as a port in the Tudor era and has an amazing history. Other small island communities included Littleport, Ramsey, Chatteris and Whittlesey. The small towns have superb architecture spanning a few centuries such as the Seventeenth Century Butter Cross at Whittlesey. A few hours can be passed enjoyable looking at the many stalls, shops and independent businesses.

Other Cambridgeshire Tourist Attractions

There is a huge list of local visitor attractions. Heritage railways include the Wisbech and March Bramley Line and the Nene Valley Railway and there are a few fascinating buildings worth seeing including Lode Watermill, Down Field Windmill, Houghton Mill and Great Gransden Post Mill.

The county is home to a small number of religious buildings of historical importance for example the abbeys of Spinney, Denny, Anglesey and Ramsey, Peterborough Cathedral and Ely Cathedral as well as the Old Vicarage at Grantchester and Duxford Chapel. The list of stately homes, historic houses and castles is simply so  big that it could not be shown here, it is similar with the listings of art galleries & museums.

If you are currently considering a vacation in Cambridgeshire and are booking Cambridge hotels please take a look at our comprehensive bed & breakfast in Cambridge