London just isn't what it used to be. It's better! A blend of old and new, pace and buzz alongside peace and tranquility, and an amazingly diverse cultural scene. The sounds of Brit-pop and techno pour out of Victorian pubs; experimental theater is p ... more

London just isn't what it used to be. It's better! A blend of old and new, pace and buzz alongside peace and tranquility, and an amazingly diverse cultural scene. The sounds of Brit-pop and techno pour out of Victorian pubs; experimental theater is popping up on stages built for Shakespeare's plays; and Brits are even running the couture houses of Dior and Givenchy. In food, fashion, film, music, the visual arts, and just about everything else, London stands at the cutting edge again, just as it did in the 1960s. But rest assured that traditional London survives.  (close)

Warwick is most famous for the finest medieval castle in England - the Warwick Castle, dating from 1068. The castle is owned by Madame Tussauds and is heavily geared towards tourists with waxwork displays and jousting events during the bank holiday w ... more

Warwick is most famous for the finest medieval castle in England - the Warwick Castle, dating from 1068. The castle is owned by Madame Tussauds and is heavily geared towards tourists with waxwork displays and jousting events during the bank holiday weekends. The town centre is also known for its historic architecture and contains a mixture of Tudor and 17th-century buildings. Warwick is also known for Warwick Racecourse, near the west gate of the medieval town. Within the racecourse is a small golfcourse.  (close)

The city of Gloucester has a vibrant, lively atmosphere that combines a rich historic past with the attractions of a city just full of life and begging to be explored. Gloucester is a good starting point for exploring the Cotswolds. The main attracti ... more

The city of Gloucester has a vibrant, lively atmosphere that combines a rich historic past with the attractions of a city just full of life and begging to be explored. Gloucester is a good starting point for exploring the Cotswolds. The main attractions are the magnificent Norman Cathedral, the House of the Tailor of Gloucester, the actual shop that Beatrix Potter used as a model for the Tailor's home in her famous story "The Tailor of Gloucester". The nearby Folk and City museums are fascinating.  (close)

London just isn't what it used to be. It's better! A blend of old and new, pace and buzz alongside peace and tranquility, and an amazingly diverse cultural scene. The sounds of Brit-pop and techno pour out of Victorian pubs; experimental theater is p ... more

London just isn't what it used to be. It's better! A blend of old and new, pace and buzz alongside peace and tranquility, and an amazingly diverse cultural scene. The sounds of Brit-pop and techno pour out of Victorian pubs; experimental theater is popping up on stages built for Shakespeare's plays; and Brits are even running the couture houses of Dior and Givenchy. In food, fashion, film, music, the visual arts, and just about everything else, London stands at the cutting edge again, just as it did in the 1960s. But rest assured that traditional London survives.  (close)