This Great Britain guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Great Britain travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.
This Great Britain guidebook covers: London and the southeast; the Cotswolds; Bath, Bristol and the southwest; East Anglia; the Midlands and the Peak District; Leeds, Manchester and the northwest; Yorkshire; Newcastle and the northeast; Cardiff and South Wales; Snowdonia; Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow and the Clyde; the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Inside this Great Britain travel book, you'll find:
- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip
- Practical information - how to get to Great Britain, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
- Author picks and things not to miss in Great Britain - Gower Peninsula, Hampton Court Palace, Stonehenge, Lake District, West Highland Railway, Southwold, Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, Rennie Mackintosh Architecture in Glasgow, Eden Project in Cornwall, Peak District, Iona in Argyll, Thermae Bath Spa, Hadrian's Wall Path in Northumberland, Blaenavon, Durham Cathedral, Portmeirion
- Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
- When to go to Great Britain - high season, low season, climate information and festivals
- Where to go - a clear introduction to Great Britain with key places and a handy overview
- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
- Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Great Britain
- Fully updated post-COVID-19
The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Great Britain, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.
