England and Wales Map by ITMB
by Itmb Publishing Ltd
from International Travel Maps and Books
Folded paper road and travel map in color. Scale 1:550,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from motorways to B roads. Legend includes railways, ferry routes, county boundaries, internal borders, airports, points of interest, museums, castles, cathedrals, beaches, golf courses, National Parks, coastel points, physical features. Map includes extensive index.
Best Castles - England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales: The Essential Guide for Visiting and Enjoying
by Various
from David & Charles
The essential family guide to the best castles to visit in Britain and Ireland. Discover the fascinating history and outstanding architecture of over 100 castles, from romantic ruins to royal homes. Learn about the role castles played in history and what life inside them would really have been like. Find out about visitor attractions, from museum collections and manicured gardens to re-enactment events - to make the most of days out with the family.
The Rough Guide to Wales 5 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
by Rough Guides
from Rough Guides
From the seaside resort of Llandudno to Cardiff''s awesome Millennium Stadium, the Rough Guide to Wales tells you all there is to know about this beautiful and varied country. The 24-page, full-colour section introduces all of Wales'' highlights, from the world-famous Valleys and Welsh male voice choirs to the trendy bars of Cardiff Bay and the suprisingly tasteful delight of Welsh Laverbread. In addition, there are two, brand-new, 4-page, full-colour inserts: ''Literary Wales'' and ''The Battle for Wales''. The guide includes hundreds of listings of the all the top places to eat, drink and stay, whatever your budget, plus brand-new ''author picks'' to highlight the very best. There is plenty of practical advice on outdoor pursuits, including some of the best mountain and coastal walks, and activities from surfing on the Gower to rock-climbing in Snowdonia. The guide takes a detailed look at Wales'' history and culture, from the Celts and druids to modern post-devolution politics. The guide comes complete with maps and plans for every region.Â
Castles: England + Scotland + Ireland + Wales
by Plantagenet Fry
from David & Charles
-Based on the original, classic book by Plantagenet Somerset Fry
-The most comprehensive book of its kind
-Full descriptions of all the important castles, along with fascinating accounts of sieges, battles, and personalities From the glory days of European history comes this riveting and classic guide to Britain and Ireland's most famous castles. The scene for some of Europe's greatest historical events--battles, sieges, executions, negotiations, kidnappings, and betrayals--castles today are fascinating and romantic places to visit.
This edition of the classic work Castles has been completely revised and redesigned with hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations. The most comprehensive book of its kind, the guide provides complete descriptions of influential castles--including Windsor, Carreg Cennen, Hermitage, and Blarney--along with the stories that still echo through their halls.
The Unlikely Voyage of Jack De Crow: A Mirror Odyssey from North Wales to the Black Sea
by A. J. Mackinnon
from Sheridan House
Starting out only to spend a week on the Severn River, the author ends up 1 year later sailing out onto the Black Sea in an 11 foot dinghy. Using only sails and oars, he crossed the English Channel, 3000 miles of canals, rivers, and sea.
Wales (Country Guide)
by David Atkinson
from Lonely Planet
Discover Wales
Find out how a dream inspired Wales' greatest castle in Caernarfon.
Tuck into a Welsh Black beefsteak at the Bear Hotel near Abergavenny.
Go green at the Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth.
Throw yourself into the Atlantic on a coasteering day out in Pembrokeshire.
In This Guide:
Two authors, more than 1700 hours of research, 68 maps.
Expanded coverage of Snowdonia for mountain lovers.
Top recommendations for that special weekend away.
Content updated daily: visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions.
Karen Brown's England, Wales & Scotland, Revised Edition: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries 2008 (Karen Brown's England, Wales & Scotland Charming Hotels & Itineraries)
by June Eveleigh Brown
from Karen Brown's Guides
From traditional pubs to thatched cottages and grand ancestral homes, this guide offers a hand-picked selection of the very best Great Britain has to offer. Each accommodation is set in a tranquil countryside location, picturesque village, or historic town and is described with keen wit by an author English born and bred. Also includes wonderful recommendations in London.
The Journey Through Wales and The Description of Wales (Penguin Classics)
by Gerald of Wales
from Penguin Classics
Michelin Wales, the Midlands, South West England
by Michelin Travel Publications
from Michelin Travel Publications
An annually updated road map of Wales, the West Country and the Midlands of Great Britain, covering the main and secondary road networks across the region. Scale: 1/400,000 - 1cm=4km - 1in: 6.30miles Legend/Key in four languages (English, French, German, Dutch)
Hidden Places of Wales: An Informative Guide to the More Secluded and Less Well-Known Places (Hidden Places Series)
by James Gracie
from Travel Publishing Limited
The 4th edition of the Hidden Places of Wales has been extensively redesigned to include a striking cover design and page layouts. It is an easy-to-use guide which covers all 22 counties of Wales. In addition, you will still find details of places of interest and advertisers of places to stay, eat and drink included under each village or town, these are now cross referenced to more detailed information contained in a separate, easy-to-use section of the book. Often referred to as the 'Red Dragon', Wales is a country blessed with some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain. To the north lies Snowdonia, a land of awe-inspiring mountains, wild moorlands and enchanting lakes whilst further south the land is abundant with deep valleys and vast forests. The west of the country has a spectacularly varied coastline of cliffs, coves and sandy beaches. The cover incorporates a photograph of the Castell Coch (Red Castle), Taff Valley near Cardiff.
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