The ancient people in England discovered the Herm Island when they went searching for food during the period between 8,000 and 10,000 B.C. The ruins of tombs found scattered around the island prove that these people were the first settlers in the area. Their original cemetery is in the northern part of the island known as the Common. The research conducted by Oxford and Cambridge Universities, states the Common had been a location where the funeral rights of these people took place for decades. Herm Island - Saint Tugual In…

Although Ireland provides, at present, some of the best golf courses in the world, the game's origin lie in the 'Kingdom of Fife' in the neighbouring country of Scotland. The game of Golf introduced in 1421, rapidly grew after introducing it to England by 'King Charles I'. It then spread to the Irish lands, and in 1853, the 'Royal Curragh Golf Club' was established. An interesting aspect of golf in Ireland, is that some of the oldest golf courses are still in existence. It is a fascinating experience for golfers…

Northern Ireland formed by the union of six counties of 'Londonderry', 'Armagh', 'Down', 'Fermanagh', 'Tyrone' and 'Antrim'. Antrim falls within the historic 'Ulster' province and is located close to the biggest inland water body in Ireland, 'Lough Neagh'. It also covers a considerable portion of Northern Ireland's capital city; 'Belfast' and records a population density of 203 individuals per square kilometre. Antrim, however, is best known for its diversity, and a large number of tourist attractions found within the area. Some of the most visited sites are listed below. Giant's…

The United Kingdom provides fantastic holiday destinations for those who seek memorable vacations away from their native countries. They may travel to the United Kingdom for various reasons, while some may go there for business, education, employment, holidays and so on. A great number of them go there specifically to acquire a long-lasting wildlife experience. The United Kingdom has a significant number of islands home to wildlife that discerning visitors will have no reason to be disappointed if the purpose of their visits is to indulge in adventures in the…

The United Kingdom boasts of hundreds of beautiful waterfalls. Most of the UK waterfalls provide easy access to visitors to view and enjoy their cascading beauty. However, many others do not reveal their beauty that easily, unless one takes a great effort to reach them through forests, labyrinths, and climb over rocks. Eas a' Chual Aluinn The highest of the waterfalls in the UK, Eas a' Chual Aluinn, falls from a height of 200m in Scotland (Assynt, Sutherland, Highland). Visitors have to cross marshy land, of about six miles to…

The Bristol Channel falls into the North Atlantic Ocean by running between South Wales and separating it from Devon and Somerset. It covers over 300 miles of coastal areas before hiding in the ocean. The Channel got its name by taking into account the nearby city of ‘Bristol’. The area of Bristol Channel recognised as a heritage site, includes coastal sectors such as Lundy Island, Point Peninsula, South Pembrokeshire, Caldey Island, Gower Peninsula, Hartland, Exmoor, and Bideford Bay. In the past, up until the Tudor era, Bristol Channel was called…

England is a small-scale wine producer when compared to the wine production of other countries. However, wine connoisseurs consider that English wines are of high quality as the wines that come from the top wine producing countries. Southern English lands are ideal for wine production in regions such as Kent and Sussex. Recently the climate in these areas proved suitable for wine growing thus evoking much hope of stable revenue among wine producers in England. English Vineyards Altogether, England has over 450 vineyards and of these, the Denbies Vineyard, in…

Many scarecrow festivals take place in the UK. In 1990, people in Urchfont a rural village in the UK started a scarecrow festival and today it has become a major regional fun event. Originally, the people in Derbyshire introduced the concept of this festival, and they celebrated it for the first time in Wiltshire. In Urchfont, this festival takes place in May on their bank holiday. Furthermore, the month of September sees a similar festival taking place in Belbroughton in North Worcestershire. There, the people first held this festival in…

Ireland more often receives varied weather patterns. But the weather is steady in the summer during the period between May and July. The temperature during this period changes between 64 and 68°F. The day gets lengthy during the month of July and August. The Sun does its round even till 11 pm. Although Ireland recommends every season for travelling in the country, many regard summer is the best season for tourists. Large groups of foreign and local tourists gather in parks, in cafes, inns and restaurants during the summer to…

You feel that summer in England never ends when you see long queues of people at airports and seaports. Local travellers mix with them too, increasing their numbers to thousands at every holiday destination in the country. Almost every hotel in the city and suburbs arrange guided tours to any holiday destination and attractions in the country for Summer travel. Therefore, tourists don't feel like being in their homes during the summer season in England. Ireland Summer Travel by Rail Travelling by train may be the easiest and most convenient…

Many travel from country to country looking for knowledge, ambience, and entertainment and for other business and personal reasons. All of them want as much to enjoy the beaches that a country offers for summer season. Almost all of them reckon that Irish beaches get easily counted as top class beaches in the world. Bettystown beach The stunning beach of Ireland, Bettystown, lies in the Meath County in Ireland. The nearest town to the beach is Drogheda. Many tourists visit Bettystown beaches to swim, walk and engage in other fun-filled…

History tells the colourful festival, Whitstable oyster, first enthralled the English in the 11th century. Started as a holy festival, it now has become one of the major festivals that millions of tourists apart from the natives in England participate annually, covering a period of a week in June. Whitstable has been a fishing port and fisher folks in this city started the ceremony as a gesture of honour towards the invisible power that helped them to have an adequate harvest every day throughout the year and also for safeguarding…