In the far north east of England the county of Durham is blessed with a rugged coastline and the Pennine Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Take a trip to the city of Durham to visit Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral and enjoy the historic atmosphere.
County overviewWest Yorkshire in the north of England combines moorland, river valleys and an industrial heritage to provide the visitor with a host of attractions. Enjoy historic buildings, stately homes or may some of the best shopping in the north of England.
County overviewEast Sussex on the south east coast, is easily accessible from London by road and rail and offers a mixture of coastline, chalky hills and rolling downs including the Weald. East Sussex is bordered by Surrey, Kent, West Sussex and the English Channel where the coast offers panoramic views of the sea, with the famous sheer cliffs of Beachy Head, 162 metres high, part of the rugged cliff formation. East Sussex’s coast has been the scene of many invasions and the historic castles including Bodiam, Pevensey, Herstmonceux, Lewes reflect the battles of the past. Elsewhere on the coast you will find the defensive Martello towers and the Eastbourne Redoubt.
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