Enjoy a pint of beer in a classic pub in Bourton-on-the-Water, drive through the gorgeous rolling hills of Evesham or sample scones and tea in Painswick with Great Breaks Cotswolds - the perfect guide to finding your way around this area of outstanding natural beauty. Eight easy-to-follow tours around the area take in the most popular sights as well as hidden corners away from the crowds; all are illustrated with vivid photography, clear maps and suggestions for places to eat and drink en route. We explore key aspects of the region's rich history and culture to help you immerse yourself in the delightfully slow pace of Cotswold life. Travel tips help you find unique places to stay and offer practical advice for getting there and traveling around. A handy pocked-sized guide that's packed full of information and ideas.
Whether you're on a relaxing weekend break or an active holiday, this collection of 12 irresistible walks and tours in and around the 'city of dreaming spires' is sure to appeal. Great Breaks Oxford is packed with vivid colour photographs and inspiration for things to do with kids in tow. The book starts with the 10 top attractions in Oxford, including the iconic Bodleian Library and punting on the Thames, followed by essential background information on Oxford's culture, history, and food and drink. Next are 12 wonderful self-guided walks and tours taking in the best places to visit in Oxford, from the historic heart of the university to idyllic Port Meadow and beyond. The tours have clear maps, places to eat and drink, and top accommodation recommendations. The final section of the book offers a selection of listings for things to do in Oxford, with sections on active holidays (including boating and punting) and themed holidays such as walking and wildlife. There is also a practical information section and comprehensive accommodation listings.
Pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of the best of the British Isles. Now with free eBook. Explorethe best of Bath withthis indispensably practical Insight Guides Great Breaks book. From making sure you don't miss out on must-seeattractions like the Roman Baths, to discovering hidden gems, including PriorPark, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, helpyou plan, and enhance your Great Break in Bath. · Practical,pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is theideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Bath · Features ten detailedwalking tour itineraries, including the ancient centre and modern spa andStonehenge · Overviewsection features concise insider information covering everything from landscapeand location, to history and culinary highlights · Top Tensection takes you to the heart of your destination, from the Pump Room to PulteneyBridge · Rainy Dayrecommendations offer plenty of options, whatever the weather · Includes an innovativeextra that's unique in the market - all Great Breaks Guidescome with a free eBook · Invaluableitinerary maps and practical Travel Tips section ensure effortless exploration · Inspirationalcolour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer offull-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishinghigh-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. Weproduce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs.Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus onhistory and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspireyour next adventure.
Insight Great Breaks Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of the best of the British Isles. Explore the best of Glasgow with this indispensably practical Insight Great Breaks Guides. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Riverside Museum and Loch Lomond, to discovering hidden gems, including New Lanark and Pollok Estate, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your Great Break in Glasgow. · Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Glasgow · Features 12 detailed walking tour itineraries, including the High Street and the Clyde Valley · Overview section features concise insider information covering everything from landscape and location, to history and culinary highlights · Top Ten section takes you to the heart of your destination, from Burns Country to the cathedral and necropolis · Rainy Day recommendations offer plenty of options, whatever the weather · Invaluable itinerary maps and practical Travel Tips section ensure effortless exploration · Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Insight Great Breaks Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of the best of the British Isles. Explore the best of Oxford with this indispensably practical Insight Great Breaks Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like Magdalen College, the Ashmolean Museum and the Bodleian Library, to discovering hidden gems, including Treacle Well and the Painted Room, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your Great Break in Oxford. · Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this is the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to Oxford · Features 12 detailed walking tour itineraries, including Quads, Meadows and Gardens and Where Town Meets Gown · Overview section features concise insider information covering everything from landscape and location, to history and culinary highlights · Top Ten section takes you to the heart of your destination, from Christ Church to the Sheldonian Theatre · Rainy Day recommendations offer plenty of options, whatever the weather · Invaluable itinerary maps and practical Travel Tips section ensure effortless exploration · Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
The iconic Roman Baths, medieval Abbey, exquisite Georgian architecture and the luxurious Thermae Spa: Bath is one of the UK's most appealing destinations. Great Breaks Bath is a collection of 10 illuminating walks and tours in and around this elegant city, guiding you through the museums, gardens and architectural gems of Bath. Plus there are excursions further afield to the dynamic city of Bristol, Wells Cathedral, and the ancient site of Stonehenge - all accompanied by vivid full-colour photographs, clear maps and plenty of recommendations for where to eat and drink. It's packed full of ideas to inspire you, with the 10 top attractions in Bath, including the imposing Royal Crescent and following in the footsteps of Jane Austen; plus sections on active holidays and themed breaks. Features on Bath's architecture, thermal springs and literary heritage provide a cultural backdrop to the city, while practical information and our selective accommodation listings make planning your trip a breeze.
Insight Guides Great Breaks: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of the best of the British Isles. Practical, pocket-sized and packed with inspirational insider information, this will make the ideal on-the-move companion to your trip to the Cotswolds Features eight detailed walking tour itineraries, including Gloucester and the Vale of Berkeley, Stroud and the Mill Valleys, and Around Stow-on-the-Wold Overview section features concise insider information covering everything from landscape and location, to history and culinary highlights Top Ten section takes you to the heart of your destination, from Chipping Campden to Sudeley Castle Rainy Day recommendations offer plenty of options, whatever the weather Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market Invaluable itinerary maps and practical Travel Tips section ensure effortless exploration Inspirational colour photography throughout About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Insight Guide Great Britain is illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned colour photographs. Our inspirational Best of Great Britain section illustrates the country's highlights, making sure you don't miss anything, including castles, churches, stately homes, gardens, ancient sites, museums, art galleries and, of course, pubs. With a longer and more in-depth history and culture section than its competitors, this guidebook provides a fascinating introduction to Britain's rich history and social eccentricities. A special guide to British Culture From A-Z is a light-hearted look at British society, from the Royal Family to the media, and cricket to the North-South divide. Lavish magazine-style features offer a unique insight into the country's prehistoric sites, stately home and gardens, the world-famous British Museum and Scotland's castles and abbeys. All major sights are cross-referenced with the maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip, as well as carefully selected hotel and restaurant listings.
One of the most exciting and dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic and cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping and Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city's districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank's theatrical landmarks to Kensington's great museums and the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease and our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.
This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to England and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this England guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like the Lake District, Stonehenge, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Stratford-upon-Avon or discovering the Cotswolds on the ground. Our England travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19. The Insight Guide ENGLAND covers: Central London, the City and Southwark, Kensington and Chelsea, day trips along the Thames, the Thames Valley, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Shakespeare Country, Cambridge, East Anglia, Canterbury and the Southeast, Brighton and the Downs, Hampshire, Wiltshire. In this guide book to England you will find: IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES Created to provide a deeper dive into the culture and the history of England to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics. BEST OF The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this England guide book highlight the most special places to visit. TIPS AND FACTS Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to England as well as an introduction to England's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION A-Z of useful advice on everything, from when to go to England, how to get there and how to get around, to England's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more. COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS Every part of the destination, from Central London to Canterbury and the Southeast has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this England travel guide. CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Oxford, Cambridge and many other locations in England. STRIKING PICTURES This guide book to England features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning York Minster and the spectacular Tower of London.
