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The South West is a region of contrasts - Wiltshire, where
South West England begins less than an hour from London;
Gloucestershire, home to the Forest of Dean and the
Cotswolds; Dorset, an area of outstanding natural beauty and
bordered by the Jurassic coastline; Bristol and Bath, with
centuries of history and culture; Somerset, a mix of heather
covered Exmoor and the levels of Sedgemoor; Devon, with two
coastlines and wide open spaces; Cornwall, bounded by the
sea and steeped in Celtic tradition with the delightful
Scilly Isles, each with its own features and attractions.
Majestic cathedrals grace cities like Salisbury, Gloucester,
Wells, Truro and Exeter while Bath boasts famous Roman
remains and Georgian splendour. Maritime history features
strongly in Plymouth from where the Pilgrim Fathers and Sir
Francis Drake sailed. And for contemporary arts, Bristol,
the largest city in the South West, is home to the wonderful
Arnolfini. Wherever you go you will see spectacular scenery,
wonderful countryside and a beautiful coastline. Walk the
coastal paths, discover sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs,
secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages, or visit
the larger and livelier resorts. Inland, visit prehistoric
sites, villages with thatched, cob cottages and riverside
pubs, stately homes with landscaped gardens or the wide open
spaces of the wonderful National Parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor.
(copy courtesy of
Visit Britain)
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