South East
South East England is a region of contrasts. Picture yourself soaking up the sun on a secluded beach, strolling through golden downland or enjoying a lively city break in the distinctive and beautiful counties of Kent, East and West Sussex and Surrey. For visitors enjoying history and heritage, there's a feast of interesting places to see. Step back in time to the ages of Chaucer, Kipling and Churchill; discover 1066 Country where the Normans invaded and changed the history of England; or track down the secret coastal history of smugglers and pirates.
The South East has long been a favourite with great garden makers. The temperate climate and ideal growing conditions have produced world-famous gardens to delight every taste. The region boasts over 500 miles of long distance footpaths and cycle routes through some of the best landscapes in England, through chalk downland, wooded valleys and dramatic cliff top walks, and over 250 miles of coastline offers everything from traditional bucket-and-spade family seaside holidays to romantic breaks. If cosmopolitan, lively cities are more to your taste, look no further than the City by the Sea, Brighton, with the exotic Royal Pavilion and famous piers, whilst historic Canterbury and Arundel offer beautiful cathedrals and are full of character and culture.
The South East offers endless holiday ideas to suit every budget with the chance to sample excellent cuisine from fresh local seafood to village pubs serving traditional ale made from local hops. There is a wealth of theatres and outdoor venues providing live music, festivals and full dramatic productions, and London's West End is just a stone's throw away.
Berkshire
Situated in the heart of Southern England, to the west of London. The county is one of the oldest in England, being reliably dated back to the setting of the county borders by King Alfred the Great of Wessex. Following the reorganisation of the counties in 1974, Abingdon (its traditional county town) and the Vale of the White Horse were transfered to Oxfordshire, Slough was added from Buckinghamshire, and Reading became the county town. In the 1990s the county council was abolished and the districts became unitary authorities.
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Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is the home county of 'Chequers' the country residence of the Prime Minister of England. The rolling Chiltern Hills, delightful Country walks, unique market Towns and quaint little Villages are just a taste of what Buckinghamshire has to offer. Buckinghamshire is located in the South-East of England, neighbouring the capital City of London. Local Attractions include the 19th Century, award winning Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire County Museum and the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery.
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East Sussex
East Sussex is an county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex and, to the south, by the English Channel. The country town of East Sussex is Lewes. The county of Sussex was divided into an eastern and western administrative regions, with separate county councils in 1888 but it remained a single county until 1974 when the new counties of East Sussex and West Sussex were created. The Mid Sussex region (including Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath) was transferred to the administrative county of West Sussex. In 1997, Brighton & Hove became a self administered unitary authority and was eventually granted city status in 2000.
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Hampshire
The County of Hampshire lies in the South of England and offers an enchanting blend of both coast and countryside. It is home to the 'New Forest', which covers some 145 square miles, making it Englands largest, intact ancient woodlands thus earning the area national and international status. Winchester is home to one of England's largest cathedrals, 'Winchester Cathedral' has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on the site. Hampshire has many notable attractions including, 'Mottisfont Abbey Gardens', 'Broadlands' a magnificent 18th century house in a superb setting on the banks of the River Test and Famous for being the home of Lord Mountbatten, and 'Highclere Castle' home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and probably the finest Victorian home still in existence.
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Kent
In the South-East corner of England lies the County of Kent an amazingly beautiful area steeped in fascinating history, inviting cities, interesting towns, pretty villages and picturesque countryside. Kent boasts over 50 museums including, 'Sevenoaks Museum', which first opened in 1920 and 'Ramsgate Museum', located in a 1904 neo-Georgian Adam-style building designed by S D Adshead. There are also several stately homes, Castles, beautiful parks and gardens to explore. Notable attractions include, 'Canterbury Cathedral' situated in the city of Canterbury, the worlds largest collection of oast houses at The Hop Farm Country Park and the medieval 'Leeds Castle' built on two small islands in a lake set in 500 acres of parkland and gardens.
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Oxfordshire
The county of Oxfordshire is flanked by two ranges of hills; the Cotswolds to the west and the Chilterns to the east. Between these hills lies a rolling plain through which wanders the Thames and its tributaries. Most visitors come to Oxfordshire for the urban delights of Oxford and its colleges, or the grandeur of Blenheim Palace, but Oxfordshire has delightful countryside to offer as well, with amazingly pretty villages clustered on the banks of its rivers. Take the time to ramble along the Thames Path as it hugs the banks of the river that has been called "liquid history".
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Surrey
Surrey is largely overrun with London commuters and the urban spillover from the sprawl of Greater London, but for all that there are quiet oases of calm that most definitely are worth your while to explore. One such oasis is Wisley Garden, where the Royal Horticultural Society maintains over 240 acres of plants and the world's largest gardening bookstore. Another notable Surrey garden is the lovely Painshill Landscape Garden, a engaging 18th century park of ever-changing vistas including classical temples, mock-ruins, grottoes, and even a Turkish tent!
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West Sussex
West Sussex is a delightful area of superb gardens and historic country estates. The coast is more heavily populated, with a series of small coastal resorts that have blended into one long urban stretch from the outskirts of Brighton & Hove in the east to Bognor Regis in the west. Inland from the coast the countryside is dominated by the swell of the South Downs, and the South Downs Way long distance path runs along the crest of the downs on its way from Hampshire to East Sussex, providing excellent walking opportunities and superb views.
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+-Berkshire - England Travel Guide : The county is one of the oldest in England, being reliably dated back to the setting of the county borders by King Alfred the Great of Wessex.
+-----Museums & Galleries at Berkshire - England Travel Guide : Over 4000 zoological specimens are contained in this fascinating museum. Specimens are drawn from all across the globe,
+-Buckinghamshire - England Travel Guide : Buckinghamshire is the home county of 'Chequers' the country residence of the Prime Minister of England. The rolling Chiltern Hills,
+-----Attractions at Buckinghamshire - England Travel Guide : Bletchley Park is a stately home in the county of Milton Keynes England, about 50 miles north of London. It is situated near to the town of Bletchley.
+-East Sussex - England Travel Guide : East Sussex is an county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex and, to the south, by the English Channel.
+-----Rye - England Travel Guide : Rye is a corruption of an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning an island. Rye's historic core, sited on a hill overlooking a landscape of green pastures,
+-----Brighton - England Travel Guide : Brighton, on the south coast of England, in the scenic county of Sussex, just across the Channel from Northern France is the most fun,
+-----Historic Houses in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Alfriston Clergy House - this low, timber-framed, thatched house was probably built for a wealthy farmer, despite its name.
+-----Abbeys & Castles in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Battle Abbey - The town of Battle was built up around the Abbey which was constructed between 1070-1094 by William the Conqueror,
+-----Gardens in East Sussex - England Travel Guide : Merriments Gardens - Merriments is a delightful 4 acre garden set amid the gently sloping farmland of the Weald.
+-Hampshire - England Travel Guide : The County of Hampshire lies in the South of England and offers an enchanting blend of both coast and countryside.
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