Travel to England

Meet Sue Marchant From Essentially-England.com

I've dreamed about living in England since I was about six years old - and for the last 18 years I've been exploring this beautiful country, its 6000 years of history and its wonderful traditional food.

Now I want to share my passion for England with others around the world. England has many "must-see" attractions. But there are equally many places and events that never make it into the glossy brochures: quaint festivals, unusual hotels, regional specialities, out-of-the-way historical sites.

These paint a vivid picture of England and leave you with memories that can turn 'just a trip' into the holiday of a lifetime.

Four Castles and an Island - A Tour of the Northumberland Coast
Part 1 of 4

Courtesy of Sue Marchant

Essentially-England.Com

Northumberland, in the north-east of England, is famous for endless sandy beaches, stunning mountain scenery and more castles and romantic ruins than any other English county. And with several large and uncounted smaller roads criss-crossing the area, the county lends itself ideally to a touring holiday.

For much of its long history, Northumberland was border country. On its soil Scandinavia met Anglo-Saxon England, Normans fought Vikings, and Scots did battle with Romans, Normans and English in turn. Fortifications were a way to keep families and possessions safe and Northumberland has a stunning array of intact and ruined castles, bastles and pele towers.

Where to Start and What to Bring

If you base yourself at Alnwick, the former capital of Northumberland, you will be ideally placed to explore the Northumberland coast's eventful past. Alnwick is a delightful old town, with wonderful crooked houses, cheerful pubs and Click Here to Read the Full Article

More Reviews For Your U.K. Holiday

Four Castles and an Island, Part 2 Of 4

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Driving south from Alnwick, you approach Warkworth Castle from its most spectacular side, as each bend in the road opens yet another stunning view....
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Four Castles and an Island, Part 3 Of 4

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Leave your car in Craster and take the coastal path to England's most romantic ruin: Dunstanburgh Castle...
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Four Castles and an Island, Part 4 Of 4

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Further north you'll find Bamburgh Castle, home of the Armstrong family. This massive, brooding structure can be seen for miles around ...
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