Ten Largest Royal Parks
1. Richmond Park
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Hampton Court
3. Bushey Park
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Regents Park
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Hyde Park
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Kew Gardens
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Kensington Palace
8. Greenwich Park
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St James's Park
10. Green Park
Ten Longest Seaside Piers
1. Southend-on-Sea, Essex - 7,080ft.
2. Southport, Lancashire - 3,633ft.
3. Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex - 2,600ft.
4. Ryde, Isla of Wight - 2,305ft.
5. Landudno, Gwynedd - 2,295ft.
6. Ramsey, Isle of Man - 2,241ft.
7. Hythe, Hampshire - 2,100ft.
8. Brighton Palace Pier - 1,760ft.
9. Bangor Garth Pier, Gwynedd - 1,550ft.
10. Weston-super-Mare Birnbeck Pier, Avon - 1,350ft.
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Take the Riverboat to Hampton Court Palace
A visit to Hampton Court is a superb day out from London. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, about 13 miles west of the city, the most pleasant way to reach Hampton Court is by river boat. Cruises can be boar … more |
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The Picturesque Villages of Cornwall
Cornwall is one of the most beautiful, characterful, charming and pretty areas in the whole of the British Isles, yet few overseas visitors make its acquaintance. Granted, it is a long way from the major internationa … more |
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Discovering the Historic Castles of Kent
Visitors to the UK will be surprised by the quantity, age and fascinating history held within its many castles. Many defensive castles can be found in Scotland and Wales, but for those in the southeast of England and … more |
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Royal Windsor, Eton and Runnymede
Just 20 miles west of London, are some of the most delightful villages and historic areas in England. The River Thames runs through this idyllic area linking Westminster with historic Hampton Court, delightful Kingst … more |
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The Pleasures of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England’s only island city, is located on Portsea Island, although visitors hardly notice the small strip of water separating it from the mainland. The city looks south across the tidal waters of th … more |
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In the Footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I
Royalists, feminists and history lovers will all enjoy tracing the footsteps of Elizabeth’s life, from prison to throne, with a visit to one or all of the twelve historical locations mentioned below which were … more |
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Wimbledon- More than just a Tennis Tournament
The entire world is familiar with Wimbledon for the tennis championship held for two exciting weeks each summer. This year it begins June 21st to July 4th, so it’s just a few weeks away, as I write this story I … more |
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