London Travel Guide
If you want history and culture we' ve got it, but we can also show you how to have a good time. If you want to laze around London' s pubs and restaurants, see a show at a West End theatre, take in a concert of one of London' s five symphony orchestras, visit the opera or see the next Smiths, Oasis or Rolling Stones appearing in a pub venue we have the details. We offer a mixture of fact and opinion designed to enable you to make the most of your visit, without getting ripped off - we can even show you how to get it all for free.
Winchester
Winchester is an unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs. Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. You can see the 11th century Winchester Cathedral, the burial site of Kings, and learn the stories of the Norman Conquest of 1066. Winchester was once a major fortification against the Vikings, and King Alfred the Great is commemorated in a magnificent statue in the city center that has become a landmark in itself. Winchester is only one hour from London, so you can combine a trip here with other attractions such as Stonehenge.
Canterbury Castle
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has 2 castles, 6 museums, and that cathedral; infamous as the setting for the brutal murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Canterbury became the center of one of the most important medieval pilgrimages in Europe, immortalized by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales.
Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle is described as the "loveliest castle in the world". It was a Royal residence for 6 of England's medieval queens, a palace of Henry VIII, and a retreat for the rich and powerful. The Norman castle sits on two islands in the middle of a lake, and is surrounded by a vast estate.