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LISTINGS OUT OF TOWN IN PICTURES: BATH Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon is a rare find — a bridge with shops CANTERBURY, KENT Why go? The city is steeped in history. Visit
the beautiful 15th-century cathedral, where
Thomas � Becket was murdered on the
orders of King Henry II in 1170, and see the
shrine of the former Archbishop. The Museum
of Canterbury, housed in the medieval Poor
Priests’ Hospital, is another must-see, with
the surrounding ruins and castle dating back
to Roman times. The city is the start and What next? T: 01227 378100. LEEDS CASTLE, KENT Why go? Dating from the 12th century, Leeds Castle sits encircled by water in 500 acres of beautiful Kentish countryside. This treasure trove of history and art, located four miles south-east of Maidstone, also has an aviary inside a walled garden, where visitors can gawp at 100 species of parrots, parakeets, softbills and waders. Visitors to Leeds Castle can also enjoy the wonderful woodland walks and gardens. What next? T: 01622 765400. OXFORD Why go? Oxford is the city of dreaming spires
that once seen is never forgotten. Explore the
many museums, including the Ashmolean,
Britain’s oldest, famous for its collection of
art and archaeology. Or take a stroll in the
Botanic Garden, the oldest and one of the
loveliest in Britain. Not only is Oxford a city SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Why go? Southend has more than seven
miles of coastline and the longest iron
pleasure pier in the world which recently
reopened following a fi re. At 1.33 miles, What next? T: 01702 215120. WINCHESTER, HANTS Why go? Winchester is best-known for its
11th-century cathedral, where famous
novelist Jane Austen lies at rest and about
which The New Vaudeville Band sang in
1966. Other important historical buildings
include the Great Hall, which for more What next? T: 01962 840500. WINDSOR Why go? The number one attraction is What next? T: 01753 743900. Richmond Park Y T HORI T ISH TOURIST AU T W; BRI TAINONVIE IMAGES: BRI 68 W2L SUMMER 2009 |