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Hampshire is a large county on the South coast of England, famed for its national parks, stately homes and maritime history, accessible from London in a couple of hours by road and rail. The coastline includes two of Europe’s largest ports, Southampton and Portsmouth, home to almost two thirds of the Royal Navy. Inland you will find the national parks of the South Downs and the New Forest which together make up some 45% of the county.
County overviewSurrey in the south of England is an easily accessible county, particularly for those in living in London. There are numerous attractions including stately homes and gardens, the open spaces of the North Downs and two large theme parks at Chessington and Thorpe Park for those seeking excitement and thrills.
County overviewShropshire or Salop, is a border county between England and Wales easily accessible from London and Birmingham by road and rail. The River Severn runs through Shropshire and into the Ironbridge Gorge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and a UNESCO world heritage site, The Severn Valley offers spectacular scenery, walking and cycling opportunities. The Ironbridge area is part of Shropshire’s industrial heritage which remains important today as part of the county’s tourism industry with various museums and industrial attractions.
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