Monday, July 23, 2007

GROOMBRIDGE GARDENS, KENT


This place has been the inspiration for books, films and television programmes. Over the centuries its beauty has inspired writers, gardeners and artists. It is situated near the town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent (the garden of England). It has been used as the major location for the film that some of you saw with us: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

Friday, July 13, 2007

GOLDEN JUBILEE BRIDGE, LONDON


Two stunning footbridges opened up the heart of the river at its most historic location, linking the South Bank with the West End. The Golden Jubilee Bridges were officially opened in summer 2003 and became a great new landmarks for London.The elegance and tranquillity they offer in one of London's most breath-taking locations, with the Palace of Westminster on the north bank facing the London Eye on the south bank, have made the footbridges an attraction in their own right.At night the award-winning lighting, created by Speirs and Major, creates an iridescent effect which adds an entire new dimension to central London.


Tuesday, July 03, 2007

INGLEBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE


The village of Ingleton is surrounded by magnificent countryside with caves, waterfalls, and mountains. Directly from the village you can ascend the 2,373 feet of Ingleborough and take in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from it's summit. For the more experienced, try the Three Peaks Challenge, with Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent offering 25 miles of outstanding natural beauty