Let’s first talk about Torquay and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Torquay, also known as the English Riviera, is a small seaside town on a peninsula in Devon, England. It is about 28 miles east of Plymouth and about 18 miles south of Exeter. It is well worth a visit because of its pleasant … Read more
Let’s first talk about Manchester and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Manchester is a large city in north-west England with a population of over 500,000 people. Manchester has a long and rich history, including being an important port and industrial city, and is home to the world’s first inter-city passenger railway station and the location where Rutherford … Read more
Brighton is a well-known seaside resort city located 42 miles south of London. A thriving tourist industry of approximately 9.5 million visitors per year boosts the 300,000-strong population during the holiday seasons. Brighton has long been known for its famous Palace Pier, lovely beaches, and vibrant arts scene. It is also regarded as one of the happiest places to live in the United Kingdom, as well as the most LGBT-friendly … Read more
Let’s first talk about Bournemouth and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Bournemouth is a coastal resort town on the River Bourne, with the River Stour on two sides. It is the largest town in the county of Dorset, with a population of 183,000+ in 2011, boosted by a large student population. The area … Read more
Let’s first talk about Harrogate and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Harrogate is a North Yorkshire spa town. The iron, sulphur, and salt-containing spa water was discovered in the 16th century and became known as ‘The English Spa‘ during the Georgian era. The town grew from the merger of two smaller settlements. Because of the spa’s history, … Read more
Southampton is a port city in the English county of Hampshire. The location appears to have been inhabited since the Stone Age. Parts of the medieval town walls still stand today, as does a restored Tudor house from the 12th-14th centuries that is now a museum. Southampton developed as a spa town in the 18th century and expanded significantly during the Victorian era, with the first docks opening in 1842 and the establishment of a railway … Read more
Let’s first talk about Bourton-on-the-Water and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village in Gloucestershire. It is located in the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and much of the village is designated as a conservation area. It is known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds‘ because it is surrounded by … Read more
Let’s first talk about Whitby and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Whitby is a picturesque seaside town in North Yorkshire which sits at the mouth of the River Esk. Though the population is small, it’s one of the most popular seaside resorts in Britain and welcomes many visitors due to its rich maritime and cultural history. Probably … Read more
Let’s first talk about Exeter and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Exeter is a wonderful little coastal city in England’s south west. It is only an hour’s drive up the A38 from Plymouth, Devon’s largest city, and a 40-minute drive from the fictional Basil Fawlty’s picturesque home town of Torquay. Devon is a lovely English county that, like Cornwall, has always been popular with British tourists due to its warm climate and incredible beaches. Despite its small population of 132,000, Exeter has … Read more
Let’s first talk about Bristol and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid. Bristol, a city in southwest England, has a population of over 700,000 people. The city began as an important port on the Avon River and has a rich maritime and industrial history. Bristol’s architectural styles range from Georgian elegance in Clifton to Brutalist post-war buildings … Read more