Norwich enjoys a combination of rich history, vibrant present and prosperous future, blended together with three ever-present characteristics; culture, art and heritage.
Close to twenty hours of celluloid (or whatever the digital equivalent is) has convinced a generation that the rugged landscape of New Zealand is Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
The great thing about a classic English holiday is that you can combine visits to some outstanding heritage sites with family fun, outdoor activities and relaxation.
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) describes perfectly what one is – a beautiful landscape that is protected because of its scenic views, rare wildlife, distinctive character or historical importance.
When the glaciers of the last ice age retreated from these shores 13,000 years ago, they left behind the dramatic fells and valleys of Cumbria. The earliest inhabitants of this land arrived in the Mesolithic era, roughly 3,000-5,000 years later.
The Norfolk coast is full of contrasts; wide golden sands, salt marshes and mud flats, picturesque villages and bustling seaside towns all feature along the 100 miles from The Wash in the west to Great Yarmouth in the east.
Devon is a wonderful county to live in, and a fantastic place to take a holiday. It benefits from a temperate climate, excellent countryside, and two stretches of coastline that can’t fail to leave you smiling.
Yorkshire is famous for many things, but its landscape is the crowning glory. Two National Parks (Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors), three AONBs, and a dramatic coastline pay testament to that.
