United Kingdom info
The United Kingdom of Great Britain includes England, Scotland, and Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom (or UK) lies only 35 kilometres away from the European mainland and is linked to France by a tunnel under the English Channel. The countryside features level to rolling plains in east and southeast and rugged hills and low mountains to the west and north. Apart from the natural attractions, the UK has a plethora of old castles and ruins from its varied history. There are also many great cities, especially London. The United Kingdom is also well known around the world for their royal family. Dating back over ten centuries, the Monarchy plays an important role in the UK and Commonwealth.
Regions in United Kingdom
The name British Overseas Territory was introduced by the British Overseas Territories Act 2002, and replaced the name British-Dependent Territory, wh... READ MORE
The area under the control of Buckinghamshire County Council, or shire county, is divided into four districts - Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern, South Bucks ... READ MORE
The county shares borders with Cornwall to the west and Dorset and Somerset to the east. Its coastline follows the English Channel to the south and th... READ MORE
East Anglia is a peninsula of eastern England. It was named after one of the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the Kingdom of the East Angles, which was i... READ MORE
England is a country in the United Kingdom whose mainland territory occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain. The capit... READ MORE
The geology and geography of the Channel make it a productive site for maritime archaeologists and it has thousands of shipwrecks.[10] In August 2007... READ MORE
The Firth of Forth is the estuary or firth of Scotland's River Forth, where it flows into the North Sea between Fife to the north, and West Lothian, t... READ MORE
Great Britain is also the third most populated island on earth, with a population of 58 million people and is the world's 5th largest economy. It lies... READ MORE
Hampshire is a popular holiday area, with tourist attractions including its many seaside resorts, the maritime area in Portsmouth, and the motor museu... READ MORE
The Highland Council area (Sgìre Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd[1] in Gaelic, pronounced [s̪g̊ʲiËɾʲə kÉ”.əɾl... READ MORE
Inverness is unusual, however, in that although there are letters patent, dating from 2001 and now held in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, the city ... READ MORE
The Isle of Man is not a part of the European Union, but has a limited relationship concerning the free movement of goods. The United Kingdom is respo... READ MORE
The Isles of Scilly form an archipelago of six inhabited islands and numerous other small rocky islets (around 140 in total) lying 45 km (28 miles) of... READ MORE
They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey. They are British Crown dependencies, but neither is part ... READ MORE
Lincolnshire is an east England county, known for being and agricultural producer, growing large amounts of wheat, barley, sugar beet, and oilseed rap... READ MORE
Its area also forms the London region of England and the London European Parliament constituency. The region has by far the highest GDP per capita in ... READ MORE
Pembrokeshire is a maritime county, bordered by the sea on three sides, by Ceredigion (Cardiganshire) to the northeast and by Carmarthenshire to the e... READ MORE
Its boundaries include Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. In common usage, ... READ MORE
It is the largest such region in terms of area, and extends from Gloucestershire and Wiltshire to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This includes the ... READ MORE
Wales is a country which is part of the United Kingdom, bordering England to its east, and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west and and it is ... READ MORE
The West Midlands is an official region of England, covering the western half of the area traditionally known as the Midlands. It contains the second ... READ MORE
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.... READ MORE
Because of its great size, over time functions were increasingly undertaken by its subdivisions, which have been subject to periodic reform. Throughou... READ MORE
Featured Businesses
Cherrywood Bed and Breakfast2015-05-21
Located in Ramsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Cherrywood Bed and Breakfast in Ramsey, Isle of Man, is a wheelchair friendly bed and breakfast with four spacious and luxurious bedrooms complete with television and coffee or tea making facilities. Cherrywood Bed and Breakfast has a peaceful location, yet is within easy distance of many attractions available on our beautiful island. Our bed and breakfast is a popular venue for intimate, romantic weddings with up to 25 guests, and the picturesque gardens are a perfect backdrop for photographs. Guests can look forward to enjoying full or continental breakfasts in our dining room that has magnificent views of our beautiful gardens and the surrounding hills.READ MORELincoln Guest House
Located in Keswick, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
Visit Lincoln Guest House in KeswickREAD MOREBeach Vista Bed and Breakfast2009-10-21
Located in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Beach Vista Bed and Breakfast? in Larne, have five spacious rooms in the original house with two family sized rooms as well, all en suites. Beach Vista Bed and Breakfast is close to Golfing, Leisure Centre, Chaine Memorial Park, Bowling, Tennis Club, Giants Causeway and more in Larne surrounds.READ MOREHair of the Dog Pub2016-02-11
Located in Minster, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Hair of the Dog Pub in Minster, Kent, UK is a micropub with wonderful atmosphere serving a range of real ales, ciders, wine, teas, coffees and soft drinks, in friendly cosy surrounds. Situated in a former hair salon, thus the name, here they serve three constantly changing real ales straight from the barrel, and children and dogs are welcome. The owners of the Hair of the Dog Pub look forward to meeting you, come enjoy a drink or two with them, and will even stay open later than usual if customers are enjoying themselves.READ MOREMeadow Oak Bed and Breakfast2009-02-16
Located in North Cornwall, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Meadow Oak Bed and Breakfast, North Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, is set just outside the historic town of Bodmin home of the famous moor, gaol and Lanhydrock House. This Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated to explore the sights that Cornwall has to offer and is 6 miles from the idealic Eden Project with easy access to north and south coast beaches.READ MOREPuffin Cottage2009-10-24
Located in Hartland, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Puffin Cottage located on the Mettaford Farm Holiday Cottages site offers a 3 star accommodation facility in Hartland. Puffin Cottage has an upstairs double bedroom, full bathroom and twin room with two beds.READ MOREMalvern House2011-04-04
Located in Seaford, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Malvern House is a gorgeous bed and breakfast located in the quaint and quiet little seaside village of Seaford and offers en-suite rooms with TV and drink making facilities. Book for one of the activity break weekends and try your hand at watercolours or card crafting with the courses available. Malvern House is a three star bed and breakfast ideally situated close the wonderful activities and attractions in the area.READ MOREThe White Onion2016-02-22
Located in Wimbledon, South London, England, United Kingdom
The White Onion in Wimbledon, London, is a charming restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and offers diners a menu of French cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean influence, that even the most discerning palate will not be able to fault. Our restaurant features two rooms and can accommodate up to 70 diners who will be duly impressed with the friendly service and servings of beautifully plated French cuisine. The White Onion has a private dining room for up to 20 guests and is a great venue for business lunches, family get-togethers, private parties and many other functions, and we will create the perfect menu to suit your special occasion.READ MORECastle Cottage Restaurant with Rooms2009-01-07
Located in Gwynedd, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom
Good food, fine wine and no need to order a taxi home. For pure enjoyment, fine dining and excellent wines, Castle Cottage Restaurant and Rooms on the brow of the hill overlooking Harlech Castle is hard to beat. READ MOREShenavallie Farm Bed and Breakfast2013-07-23
Located in Benderloch, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
Shenavallie Farm Bed and Breakfast lies on the outskirts of the village of Benderloch, Scotland, and is the perfect location for exploring the sandy, private beach, the Oban area, Argyll islands and more. Come stay on a working farm where they breed Highland cattle, beef cattle and North Country Cheviot ewes. Come and enjoy homely comforts, relaxation with en-suite double, twin and family rooms, it's a sublime Scottish experience, with wonderful amenities including a dining room with patio doors, spacious lounge, heating, ample parking and more. Shenavallie Farm Bed and Breakfast extends a warm Scottish welcome.READ MORE