Britain Travel Guide

Britain Travel Guide

London transport.
Iconic London transport - red buses and black cabs

Our travel guides to the United Kingdom provide the essential when and where and how to get there.

Find detailed information on essential travel information for getting around Britain by air, rail, road, bus, hire car and ferry.

Our UK travel guides also have information on counties in the UK, dialling codes, essential telephone numbers, banking and money and detailed maps.

Roses & Castles is a unique form of folk art associated with canal narrowboats.
Roses & Castles is a unique form of folk art associated with canal narrow boats

UK Travel Essentials

Geography & Regions

Current Counties in the UK - present county boundaries in the United Kingdom.

Historic Counties in the UK - historic counties in the United Kingdom.

Local Government Areas in the UK - local government counties, local government areas and principal areas.

Major Rivers in the UK - a listing of Britain's major rivers with length in kilometers and miles.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK - a listing of all the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Britain and British territories.

Historical Places in the UK - a list of the top 10 historical sights in the UK.

Lakes in Britain - a list of the largest, deepest and most beautiful lakes in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Mountains in Britain - a list of the highest peaks in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

National Parks in Britain - a list of all National Parks in Britain.

Nicknames of British Cities - a list of nicknames of 10 major cities in Britain.

Weather in Britain - Britain's climate and weather forecasts for the major towns and cities.

London's nickname is The Big Smoke.
London's nickname is The Big Smoke © De Vere Hotels

Useful Travel Information

Airports in the UK - see a listing of Britain's major airports.

Biospheres in the UK - see a listing of Britain's UNESCO Designated Biospheres.

Bridges in the UK - see a listing of Britain's historic and iconic bridges.

Canal Walking - enjoy walking the towpaths of Britain's scenic canal and inland waterway network.

Car Rental - get the best rates on car hire throughout the UK.

Cornwall's mining heritage is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Dialling Codes in the UK - a listing of area dialling (dialing) codes in the United Kingdom.

Docklands Light Railway - the DLR in London is the busiest light rail network in the UK.

UK Facts & Figures - statistics on Britain's population, economy and communications.

Kyle of Lochalsh Line - a scenic railway from Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast of Scotland with Dingwall near Inverness on the east coast.

Maps of the British Isles - see a series of maps of the United Kingdom.

Motorways in the UK - a listing of all the current motorways in the UK with total length and starting and end points.

London Tube Stations - a list of all the London underground stations and tube lines categorized by underground line.

London Underground Lines - a list of London underground lines.

UK Time - time differences between the UK and other countries and the present time in the UK.

Scenic Car Journeys - a look at some of the best car or motorbike journeys in Britain including The Atlantic Highway in Devon & Cornwall, The Cat and Fiddle (A537) and the A82 into the Scottish Highlands.

Scenic Rail Journeys - a look at some of the best railway journeys in Britain including the Settle-Carlisle Railway, the Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Glasgow to Mallaig (or Oban) route.

Seven Geological Wonders of Britain - Giant's Causeway, Durdle Door, Cheddar Gorge, Fingal's Cave, The Needles, Ben Eighe & Pistyll Rhaeadr.

Stations in Britain - an A-Z list of railway stations in Britain.

Town Halls in Britain - town halls, city halls, county halls and guildhalls in the UK.

The West Highland Line - generally considered to not only be one of the most scenic train rides in the UK but also on the whole planet.

London Tube Stations
London Tube

Hotels in the South West of England & Wales

Bath Hotels - Booking.com

Bradford on Avon Hotels - Booking.com

Bristol Hotels - Booking.com

Budget Hotels in Exeter - Booking.com

Cardiff Hotels - Booking.com

Exeter Hotels - Booking.com

Salisbury Hotels - Booking.com

Accommodation in the UK - Agoda.com

England Hotels - Booking.com

Bath Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus (Open Top)

The Hidden Cotswolds and The Making of England Day Tour from Bath

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