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Classic Trip of Britain
RenameWith some obvious "musts" like London and Glasgow, along with a pinch of nature in Windermere, some Victorian high society in Bath, breathtaking views in Fort William, and the rich cultural heritage of Cambridge, fully immerse yourself in British culture and history on this grand tour.
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About London
<p>London is the capital city of England and the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom">United Kingdom</a> and the most visited and loved by tourists from all over the world. The city is considered as an administrative region that comprises many smaller neighborhoods that once were small villages that over the centuries, were assimilated with the growing city. The city of London is the historic center that was once walled and protected plus the 12 Inner London boroughs (including the City of Westminster) and the 20 Outer London boroughs.</p>
London
London, United Kingdom
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About Bath
Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, South West England. The city became a spa with the Latin name Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") c. AD 60 when the Romans built baths and a temple in the valley of the River Avon, although oral tradition suggests that the hot springs were known before then. It became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, leaving a heritage of Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone. Bath became a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city's theatres, museums and other cultural and sporting venues have helped to make it a major centre for tourism.
Bath
South West, United Kingdom
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About Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in south Warwickshire, England. It lies on the River Avon The town is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Other tourist attractions within the town include five houses relating to Shakespeare's life, At the top end of Waterside is Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptised and is buried. Other attractions include the Stratford Butterfly Farm, which is on the eastern side of the river and the Bancroft Gardens and Stratford Armouries.
Stratford-upon-Avon
West Midlands, United Kingdom
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About Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales. One of the oldest buildings in the town is The Market Hall, which is situated on Hole In The Wall street. The old court buildings, replaced in 2009 by a new complex designed by HOK on the former Segontium School site in Llanberis Road, are situated inside the castle walls, next door to the Anglesey Arms Hotel and to the Gwynedd County Council buildings in Pendeitch. They are grand buildings, especially the exterior of the former magistrates' court, which features a gothic architecture style of decoration.
Caernarfon
North Wales, United Kingdom
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About Chester
Chester is a city in Cheshire, England. Lying on the River Dee. Chester has a number of medieval buildings, but some of the black-and-white buildings within the city centre are actually Victorian restorations. Chester is one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain. Apart from a 100-metre (330 ft) section, the listed Grade I walls are almost complete. The major museum in Chester is the Grosvenor Museum which includes a collection of Roman tombstones and an art gallery
Chester
North West, United Kingdom
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About Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England. Due to its position on the banks of Windermere, the town has become a tourist honeypot. Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement, the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres. Historically part of Westmorland, in 2012, Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony
Windermere
The Lake District, United Kingdom
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About Glasgow
<p>The founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow was Kentigern (better known as Mungo,) who was a missionary in the in the late sixth century. He was made a patron saint because he performed four miracles. The symbols of the four miracles were included in Glasgow’s coat of arms. </p>
Glasgow
Scotland, United Kingdom
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About Inverness
<p>Inverness, meaning "Mouth of the River Ness" is the capital of the Scottish Highlands. The river Ness which flows from <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/loch-ness">Loch Ness</a> into the Beauly Firth divides this city. The city is the largest in the area and is dominated by the 19th century red-stone Inverness Castle (listed as a Category A building) which was built on the site of an older castle. Immortalized by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Inverness was a fortress but served as a government building in the last few decades. However, the castle is closed due to renovations and hopefully the castle will reopen to the public sometime in 2025.</p>
Inverness
Scotland, United Kingdom
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About Fort William
<p>A major tourist center, Fort William is one of the largest towns in Scotland's Highlands. <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/glen-coe">Glen Coe</a> is just to the south, Aonach Mor to the east and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles. Fort William, as its name suggests, was an army fort built by the English forces on the banks of Loch Linnhe, reason being that they could control the local Scottish clans. The town is boasts to have the highest mountain in the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom">UK</a>, <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/ben-nevis">Ben Nevis</a> 1,345 meters, making it very popular resort for many year-round activities. In the winter the town is a center for ski and snow activities on the slopes of Ben Nevis and in the summer the same slopes become biking and hiking trails. </p>
Fort William
Scotland, United Kingdom
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About Edinburgh
<p>Edinburgh, although not the largest, actually the second largest city in <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom/scotland/">Scotland</a>, is the capital city. It is on the eastern side of the country not far from the Firth of Forth (the forth being a river and firth is an estuary). It meets the North Sea with Fife on the north coast and Lothian on the south. A moniker for Edinburgh is “The Auld Reekie” which means “Old Smokey“ (from the days when black smoke draped the city in a gray fog).</p>
Edinburgh
Scotland, United Kingdom
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About York
York local is a walled city at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities. York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, dominates the city. York Castle, a complex of buildings ranging from the medieval Clifford's Tower to the 20th century entrance to the York Castle Museum (formerly a prison) has had a chequered history. York's centre is enclosed by the city's medieval walls, which are a popular walk. These defences are the most complete in England.
York
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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About Cambridge
The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia, on the River Cam. There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area during the Bronze Age and Roman times; under Viking rule Cambridge became an important trading centre. Cambridge is most widely known as the home of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1209 and consistently ranked one of the top five universities in the world. The university includes the renowned Cavendish Laboratory, King's College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Library.
Cambridge
East of England, United Kingdom
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About London
<p>London is the capital city of England and the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/united-kingdom">United Kingdom</a> and the most visited and loved by tourists from all over the world. The city is considered as an administrative region that comprises many smaller neighborhoods that once were small villages that over the centuries, were assimilated with the growing city. The city of London is the historic center that was once walled and protected plus the 12 Inner London boroughs (including the City of Westminster) and the 20 Outer London boroughs.</p>
London
London, United Kingdom
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