History Architecture England

Sunday, August 12th, 2007 at 6:08 am

History Architecture England
Question for our U.K. friends. I need some recommendations for cool places to visit that are NOT so...?

obviously "touristy." I don't want to do the same old crap that everyone who comes to England does, i.e., Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Tower of London, etc. Yawn...

My mom is from England, so I'm trying to get in touch with my roots, so to speak. I'm in my early 40's, so I'm not into the club scene. Love cultural attractions, architecture, shopping, arts, quaint villages, history, etc. I've never been to England, and I would probably spend about a week there if I go.

Scenic melancholy, short of going to Ireann, Devon and Cornwall, South West of England, deems a visit of two to four days. It may take a better half of a day traveling from London by coach. Do check the weather this time of the year.

On the way to Devon and Cornwall, drop by Lovell Telescope and Arboretum at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, for a spot of picnicking.

Picturesque stone cottages and piratey harbours makes for scenic coastal villages and country sides of St.Ives, Penzance and Newquay.

North coast west of Cornwall, lies St Just Heritage Area, accords an expansive view of the North Atlantic seas with visually imposing mining artifacts, ancient stone circles and pre-historic field systems. Did some painting and astronomy a while back. A splendid spot of change from the City though mind you, it can be a tad windy by the coast.

Around are decent family pubs, museums, fish and chip shoppes providing an interesting array of fish, from cods, marlins to shark meat.

Fancy rambling and horseback riding? Helford River is noted for its oyster beds, sailing boats and wooded banks, and through the woods to Frenchman's Creek, made famous by Daphne du Maurier.

Ruby Country in Devon has wooded trails crossing flowing rivers, though the South Downs by South of England are equally if not more attractive. Don’t forget to bring along your wellies.

Landscape and Architecture (HD) - 20 - England

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