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3. IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE THAT
ONE REGION COULD HAVE
SO MANY CONTRASTS and that in
even the most hectic of cities, the sheer beauty of the west-
country can force you to relax.
CORNWALL offers more miles of unspoilt coastline than
anywhere else in Britain. It’s vibrant image is the result of a rich
history and culture that still lives and breathes through the sites
and scenery scattered throughout the county such as stone
circles, castles and remains of iron-age villages. Release the
artist within you and fall in love with the light and landscape that
BRISTOL’S character and charm of its maritime past still
the far end of England’s south-west peninsula has to offer. remains today and is used mainly for leisure and recreation.
Cornwall has a wealth of small gallery’s and art cafes to pass the Bristol will cater for your every need with an array of new and
time away – that’s if you’re not too busy surfing! old shopping areas, arts and museums, green spaces and
parklife and for the adventurous, you can go rock climbing in the
DEVON benefits from having two very different coastlines, in Avon Gorge, paddle through the harbour or mountain bike
the north you will find dramatic, rugged headlands and surf- through Ashton Court Estate.
washed sands whilst in the south, you can enjoy golden coasts,
white pebbled beaches and sheltered bays. There are many
BATH is home to the Thermae Bath Spa, the only place in the
reasons to visit Devon and one of the most popular is to sample UK where you can bathe in natural hot waters. The World
the traditional Devon cream tea or to enjoy a fresh seafood Heritage Site of Bath is one the most stunning places in Britain
platter – Devon is as famous for its culinary delights as it is for with some of the most famous architectural masterpieces in
its magnificent coastline. Europe such as the Roman Baths & Pump Room, Royal
Crescent, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
SOMERSET is a land of contrasts, from the 40
miles of coastline and the popular seaside resorts of Well WILTSHIRE unites the districts of Kennet, West
Minehead and Burnham-on-Sea, to the smallest Wilts, North Wilts, Salisbury and South Wilts with
city in England, Wells and the legends that
known for the Borough of Swindon. With a population of
surround Exmoor and Glastonbury. A haven for Cheddar cheese, nearly 430,000, much of the county is
explorers, South Somerset has over 1,100 designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural
miles of paths and tracks to lose yourself in!
cream teas and cidar, Beauty’. The mystical force that surrounds the
world-famous Stonehenge can sometimes
DORSET is home to the World Heritage
the South West is overshadow the sheer beauty of this area.
Site of the Jurassic Coast and its fossils dating England’s largest
back more than 190 million years. With seven
GLOUCESTERSHIRE is the ideal place to
miles of golden beaches, parks and gardens,
region visit at any time of the year. Covering most of the
Bournemouth is Dorset’s little gem, combining Cotswolds, the ancient Forest of Dean and the Vale of
traditional splendour with modern facilities. From historic the River Severn, long summer days can be enjoyed
market towns such as the County town of Dorchester, to seaside kayaking or 4x4 racing, or drinking in one of the many lively
fun, dramatic cliffs and sweeping beaches, West Dorset truly pubs and in Winter, cosy restaurants with log fires and
offers something for everyone! magnificent cathedrals are more than welcoming.
Gold Hill, Shaftesbury is one of the most photographed and famous streets in Dorset
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4. Fact file
CORNWALL’S fishing industry still survives in
harbours like Newlyn, Mevagissey, Padstow,
Falmouth, Looe and Polperro, and many smaller
boats still work out of coves such as Port Issac,
Cadgwith and Mullion.
DEVON is England’s greenest county and has
been declared the number one organic county
according to the latest figures from Defra. Devon
has miles of blue flag beaches and the best sand in
the UK for building sandcastles!
SOMERSET is alive with history and legend –
walk in the footsteps of King Arthur and King
Alfred, explore Exmoor – home of Lorna Doone
and visit the mysterious Glastonbury Tor.
DORSET’S Poole Harbour is Europe’s largest
natural harbour and is a stunning location for all Cornwall – Newquay Beach
types of watersports. The spectacular and much ©www.britainonview.com
photographed Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and
Old Harry Rocks are also worth seeing.
BRISTOL is famous for Brunel who designed
the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Actor Cary Grant
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and Sir Humphrey Davy who discovered laughing Travelling to the South West by Car
gas and invented the miners’ safety lamp. Did you know?
Enter the region from the east via
BATH offers its visitors a wealth of quality The northern part of the M4 and then the M5. From
attractions, shopping experiences, theatre and
restaurants in traditional yet modern surroundings
Gloucestershire, near Chipping the Midlands and the north, via
and is the perfect base in which to explore the Campden is as close to the the M6. Estimated direct driving
north-east of Somerset and the Cotswolds Scottish border as it is to the tip time from London to Exeter is
of Cornwall. approximately 3 hours and 30
WILTSHIRE has over 7,500 walking paths and
cyclists will love the traffic free country lanes with minutes.
a series of routes ranging from family friendly off- Bristol is the South West’s largest
Travelling to the South West by Train
road routes to the 160 mile, long distance, City.
Wiltshire Cycleway route. The South West is served by all
GLOUCESTER has some outstanding historical The South West region is home major rail networks and the
buildings, including Gloucester Cathedral, to two National Parks and four fastest travel time from London
Tewkesbury Abbey and the stunning Regency World Heritage Sites. to Exeter is just over two hours.
buildings of Cheltenham Spa.
Somerset – Wells Cathedral
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6. Dorset, Somerset
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