Destination Southwest England
Traditionally, the South West of England has been well known for producing Cheddar cheese, which originated in the Somerset village of Cheddar, for Devon cream teas, and for cider. It is now probably equally well known as the home of the Eden Project, Aardman Animations, the Glastonbury festival, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, trip hop music, Cornwall's seafood restaurants and surfing beaches.
• Southwest England At-a-Glance
» Destination Cornwall
Cornwall is noted for its wild moorland landscapes, its extensive and varied coastline and its mild climate. Also notable is Cornwall's stone age and industrial archaeology, especially its historic Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape, a world heritage site. Tourism therefore forms a significant part of the local economy …
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» Destination Devon
Devon is home to a part of England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Jurassic Coast. This geology gives rise to the landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor, which are both National Parks. Devon has seaside resorts and historic towns and cities, and a mild climate, accounting for the large tourist sector …
» Destination Dorset
Dorset is famous for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which features landforms such as Lulworth Cove, the Isle of Portland, Chesil Beach and Durdle Door, as well as the holiday resorts of Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Swanage, and Lyme Regis. Dorset is the principal setting of the novels of Thomas Hardy …
» Destination Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century, though the areas of Winchcombe and the Forest of Dean were not added until the late 11th century. Gloucestershire originally included the then small town of Bristol. The local rural community moved to the port city, (as Bristol was to become) and Bristol's population growth accelerated during the industrial revolution. Bristol became part of the administrative County of Avon in 1974 …
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» Destination Somerset
Somerset is a rural county of rolling hills such as the Mendip Hills, Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and large flat expanses of land including the Somerset Levels. There is evidence of human occupation from Neolithic times, and subsequent settlement in the Roman and Saxon periods …
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» Destination Wiltshire
Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of Stonehenge stone circle and other ancient landmarks. The city of Salisbury is notable for its cathedral. The town of Mere Is the location of Stourhead, one of the most renowned English gardens …
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» Helpful Holidays Accommodation in the West Country
Helpful Holidays offers 500 up-market holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset and book over 14,000 holidays a year. Our 22 year old business is based on reputation, a very high level of customer service (and satisfaction) and a "tell it like it is" approach …
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