British Isles Info, England

A warm welcome awaits you in Gatehouse of Fleet in the middle of a National Scenic Area on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park in the rural heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Ambleside lies in the Lake District National Park at the head of the largest lake in England, Windermere. A major tourist resort, Ambleside boasts plentiful shops, hotels and restaurants, an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.

Bangor is a university city in Gwynedd, Wales, one of the smallest cities in Britain.

Blackpool is the undisputed capital of entertainment in Britain! The biggest and most popular seaside resort in Europe, Blackpool offers just about everything a holidaymaker can wish for. Everyone has heard of the Tower and the Golden Mile, but there's so much more to offer.

Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 12 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. It developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake. The Victorian influence can be seen everywhere - in the late 19th century, wealthy businessmen from Lancashire built large residences overlooking the lake, and many of these have now been converted to hotels

The medieval walled town of Conwy is so historically important it has been recognised as a 'World Heritage Site'. The walk around the top of the town walls is unique in Wales.

Douglas on the Isle of Man, since 1869, has been the Island's capital and the main tourist and commercial centre. Here, too, are the Legislative Buildings of its ancient parliament Tynwald whose origins go back over a thousand years when the Island became a Viking kingdom. The magnificent sweep of Douglas Bay, against the background of green hills, has a charm hard to equal anywhere. Douglas was a pioneer in illuminations and at night presents a scene of spectacular beauty, never to be forgotten.

Hawkshead is a village in the Lake District, England. It is one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District with many buildings dating from the 1600s. It has a lively community and a high pub to population ratio.

Foxdale Village is in the heart of the Isle of Man. The situation being ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors and would like a central location from which to explore the Isle of Man.

The town offers a wide variety of attractions including:- museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, pubs and a selection of beautiful parks. Derwent Water, the most picturesque lake in Cumbria is only a ten-minute stroll, where you can catch the regular ferry to any of the six jetties around the lake. From there you can walk on Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and the many other beautiful fells, or visit Ashness Bridge, Lodore Falls and the village of Grange.

Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the Merseybeat era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city's modern economy.

Llanberis is a town in Gwynedd, North Wales, lying on the southern banks of Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia. It takes its name from Saint Peris, an early Welsh saint.

Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales, and lies on a flat land between the Welsh mainland and the Great Orme peninsula. The town's award winning pier on the North Shore was built in 1878. On a clear day one can see the mountains of Snowdonia rising over the town.

Llanelian is a small village, where there is a Church and the well-known White Lion pub serving evening meals. Llanelian is ideally suited for reasonably short journeys to Snowdonia, Anglesey, Denbigh moorlands and the many castles along the coastline. Birdwatchers, walkers and nature lovers of all kinds will find interesting walks locally and nearby.

Set in the beautiful countryside of West Cumbria on the outskirts of a small village called Kirksanton. Surrounded by stunning views of the local fells and untouched coastline with beautiful beaches, making an excellent base for walking, fell climbing, beach walks and studying local wildlife.

Morecambe is a resort town and civil parish within the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England.

Peel is an enchanting small, friendly town on the west coast of the Isle of Man renowned for its beautiful sunsets that silhouette the old castle. Basking sharks and seals can be seen. There are interesting walks, narrow streets to stroll around, good food and good beer. A safe harbour for boats and a safe beach for all.

The English Lake District has long been a popular holiday destination. Windermere is a small village situated on a hill to the east of a lake of the same name. From Windermere, you can enjoy many different tours of the Lake District with tour companies.

Glenridding can be found at the foot of Kirkstone Pass at the southern end of Ullswater Lake. Glenridding is the main centre for the Ullswater area.

Coniston is a village located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, between Coniston Water and Coniston Old Man. Coniston is a popular spot for hill-walking and rock-climbing; there are fine walks to be had on the nearby Furness Fells and Grizedale Forest, and some of the finest rock in the Lake District on the eastern face of Dow Crag, three miles from the village.

Cockermouth is a town that lies at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. It is located on the northwest fringe of the English Lake District. Landmarks include the sizeable but partly ruined Norman castle, the home of Pamela, Lady Egremont. Built at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent, the castle has a tilting tower which hangs Pisa-like over Jennings Brewery. The castle, with its preserved dungeons, is only opened to the public once a year during the annual town festival.

Workington is a town and port on the west coast of Cumbria, England at the mouth of the River Derwent.

Bangor is a city in Gwynedd, Wales, and one of the smallest cities in Britain. It is a university city with a population of 13,725 at the 2001 census, not including around 10,000 students at Bangor University. Bangor lies on the coast of north Wales near the Menai Strait which separates the island of Anglesey from Gwynedd, and is largely contained to the south by Bangor Mountain.

Rhosneigr is a seaside village, situated in the south-west of Anglesey, in north Wales (population 745).

Rhyl is a seaside town on the Irish Sea, in the county of Denbighshire (within the preserved county of Clwyd, and formally the historic county of Flintshire), northeast Wales, at the mouth of the River Clwyd. To the west is the suburb of Kinmel Bay, with the resort of Towyn further west, Prestatyn to the east and Rhuddlan to the south.

Whitehaven is a town and port on the coast of Cumbria, located on the west coast of the county, outside the Lake District National Park.

Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest lakes in the Lake District of England. It is long and narrow, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 3/4 mile wide, but is also extremely shallow, with a maximum depth of about 70 feet (21 m). The lake lies at the foot of Skiddaw, near the town of Keswick.

Southport is a seaside town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. The town is located on the Irish Sea coast.

Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland is a historic harbour town on the Solway coast with an artists heritage, and a blend of Medieval, Victorian and Georgian buildings.

Castletown is located on the Isle of Man lying on the northwest side of Castletown Bay.

Arnside is a village in Cumbria, England. It faces the estuary of the River Kent on the north eastern corner of Morecambe Bay. It is within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies within the borders of the historic county boundaries of Westmorland, near the border with Lancashire.