Synopses & Reviews
From metropolitan London to the mysterious moors…from Bath with its beautiful 18th century architecture to the swinging seaside resort of Brighton…from prehistoric Stonehenge to York with its medieval walls, England has it all. There are so many royal palaces, massive cathedrals, glorious gardens, world-class museums, and historical sites that you could be overwhelmed, but this guide helps you zero in on the things you like to see and do and plan the perfect trip for you! It gives you up-to-date info on:
- Power-shopping in London at mighty Harrods or the super-chic boutiques of Bond Street or browsing for antiques in the Cotswolds or for pottery in Devon, Cornwall, or the Lake District
- Side trips from London to attractions like Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, Kew Gardens, Windsor Castle, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, and Cambridge
- Where to pay homage to literary giants
- Castles and palaces that are treasure troves of history and art, packed with rare paintings and beautiful furniture—Buckingham Palace, Kensington Place, Hampton Court Place, Windsor Castle, and more
- Central England, with Stratford-upon Avon, Bath, and the picturesque Cotswolds region, and northern England with Yorkshire and the scenic Lake District
Like every For Dummies travel guide, EnglandFor Dummies, Fourth Editionincludes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Lots of detailed maps
Synopsis
Whether you like taking in historic sites and cathedrals or great shopping and nightlife, quiet, quaint villages or swinging seaside resorts, the cosmopolitan aura of London or the spectacular beauty of the Lake District, you’ll find plenty to see and do in England. This friendly guide doesn’t solve the mystery of prehistoric Stonehenge, but it helps you solve the mystery of how to make the most of your time and your money, with:
- Five great one- or two-week itineraries to help you hit the high points on your list
- Suggestions for day-trips from London
- The low-down on the high-brow castles
- Information on areas from the Yorkshire moors to the cliffs of Cornwall to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Tips for getting around in London via Underground, bus, or taxi
- A tear-out cheat sheet to help you with unfamiliar British words so you can understand the blokes
Like every For Dummies travel guide, England For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes:
- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages
Synopsis
Explore England the fun and easy way®
From cosmopolitan London to prehistoric Stonehenge . . . the swinging seaside resort of Brighton to the idyllic villages of the Cotswolds . . . magnificent cathedrals, castles, and gardens to London's great shopping and nightlife, you're on your way with this friendly guide!
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- Down-to-earth trip-planning advice
- What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip
- The best hotels and restaurants for every budget
- Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages
Synopsis
England offers so many royal palaces, massive cathedrals, glorious gardens, world-class museums, and historical sites that you could be overwhelmed, but this guide helps you zero in on the things you want to see and do and plan the perfect trip for you! It gives you up-to-date info on: shopping and antiquing; side trips to attractions; where to pay homage to literary giants; important castles and palaces; central England, the picturesque Cotswolds region, and northern England.
About the Author
Donald Olson is a novelist, playwright, and travel writer. His newest novel, Confessions of a Pregnant Princess, was published in 2005 under the pen name Swan Adamson. An earlier Swan Adamson novel, My Three Husbands, has been translated into French and published in several European countries. Donald Olson’s novel The Confessions of Aubrey Beardsley, was published in the United Kingdom by Bantam Press, and his play, Beardsley, was produced in London. His travel stories have appeared in the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Sunset, National Geographic books, and many other publications. England For Dummies, 1st Edition won a 2002 Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award for best guidebook. His other guidebooks London For Dummies, Best Day Trips from London, Irreverent London, Germany For Dummies, and Frommer’s Vancouver & Victoria are all published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. London is one of Donald’s favorite cities, and England is one of his favorite countries.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I. Introducing England.
Chapter 1. Discovering the Best of England.
Chapter 2. Digging Deeper into England.
Chapter 3. Deciding When and Where to Go.
Chapter 4. Following an Itinerary: Five Great Options.
Part II. Planning Your Trip to England.
Chapter 5. Managing Your Money.
Chapter 6. Getting to England.
Chapter 7. Getting Around England.
Chapter 8. Booking Your Accomodations.
Chapter 9. Catering to Special Needs or Interests.
Chapter 10. Taking Care of the Remaining Details.
Part III. London and Environs.
Chapter 11. Settling Into London.
Chapter 12. Exploring London.
Chapter 13. Day-tripping from London.
Part IV. The Southeast.
Chapter 14. Kent and Sussex.
Chapter 15. Kent's Best Castles, Stately Homes, and Gardens.
Part V. The West Country.
Chapter 16. Hampshire and Wiltshire: Old Wessex and New Sarum.
Chapter 17. Devon: Moors, Tors, and Sandy Shores.
Chapter 18. Cornwall: Saints, Salts, Sea, and Sun.
Part VI. England's Heartland.
Chapter 19. Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle.
Chapter 20. Bath and the Best of the Cotswolds.
Part VII. Way Up North.
Chapter 21. Yorkshire.
Chapter 22. The Lake District.
Part VIII. The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23. Ten Writers and the Places They Lived.
Chapter 24. Ten Great English Gardens.
Chapter 25. Ten (Or So) Great English Churches.
Chapter 26. Ten Important Royals - Past and Present.
Appendix. Quick Concierge.
Index.