Showing posts with label Somerset. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Somerset. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

CHEDDAR GORGE, SOMERSET


It is one of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks. This world famous beauty spot is not only a National Nature Reserve but also a famous site of prehistoric discoveries. Once an ancient river bed - its limestone cliffs and beautiful caves are now home to rare bats, dormice, water voles and Peregrine falcons.Cheddar Gorge itself can be explored in several ways – one of the most popular of all being the open-top bus tour, which offers 20-minutes of amazing views and informative commentary.
For the more active visitor, climb 274 steps up to The Lookout Tower, where the rewards on offer are the breath-taking views or enjoy one of the most stunning walks in England. The three-mile Cliff Top Gorge Walk, which usually takes around one-and-a-half hours and offers arguably the best picnic spot in the country! So ready??

Tuesday, August 09, 2016

BATH, THE PULTENEY BRIDGE, SOMERSET


Pulteney Bridge, with its sweeping horseshoe-shaped weir, is one of Bath’s most famous images. The bridge, which incorporates shops, was built by Robert Adam in 1769. The estimated cost of the bridge was £1, 000. It ended up costing £10, 000 which, over 200 years ago, was the equivalent of several million pounds today. Boat trips leave regularly from here going above the weir upriver to Bathampton. There are several cafes on or overlooking the bridge.The bridge was originally a toll bridge and boundary between parishes, built on condition that fresh water could be piped across it from the hills to the town houses.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

CUBONE CHURCH, SOMERSET




Culbone Church, located in the village of Culbone in Somerset, is said to be the smallest church in England. The church, dedicated to the Welsh Saint Beuno, has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building and the churchyard cross is Grade II*. This beautiful church is recorded in the Domesday Book.

Monday, May 16, 2011

AVON GORGE, BRISTOL, SOMERSET


Avon Gorge at Clifton, Bristol.
It's a view of the Suspension Bridge (west side). The cliffs on the left of the photograph are Clifton Down Limestone of Observatory Hill bounded on the north by the Avon Thrust Fault.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

CLIFTON, SOMERSET

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. Its story began in 1754 with the dream of a Bristol wine merchant who left a legacy to build a bridge over the Gorge. Designed in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic it still meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with 11-12,000 motor vehicles crossing it every day.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

THE ROYAL CRESCENT, BATH, SOMERSET

The Royal Crescent is a residential road of 30 houses, laid out in a crescent, in the city of Bath, England. Designed by the architect John Wood the Younger and built between 1767 and 1774, it is among the greatest examples of Georgian architecture to be found in the United Kingdom and is a grade I listed building.

The houses have been home to various notable people for over 200 years. Changes have been made to the interiors, however the facade remains much as it was when it was built.

The Royal Crescent now include a hotel and museum with some of the houses being converted into flats and offices. The buildings have been used as a location for several films and television programmes.


Wednesday, August 13, 2008

CLIFTON, SOMERSET

Brunel's Suspension Bridge, Clifton Tower and the Observatory behind, from Greville Smyth Park.
This photo was Taken in Bristol not very long ago... It's a wonderful bridge and on top of the Hill the view is incredible, just awesome!! I could spend ages watching the Avon below and the countryside in the distance. So get a cheap ticket and spend some time in Bristol!!!

Sunday, August 03, 2008

WESTON SUPER MARE, SOMERSET

Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier is a pier in Weston-super-Mare, in Somerset. It is situated on the Bristol Channel approximately 18 miles (29 km) south west of Bristol. The privately-owned Grand Pier is one of three piers in the town together with Birnbeck Pier, which now stands derelict awaiting possible restoration and the much shorter SeaQuarium aquarium built towards the south end of the seafront. The Pavilion at the end of the Grand Pier has been destroyed by fire on two occasions, 13 January 1930 and 28 July 2008.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

BATH, SOMERSET


This stunning city is one of England's most beautiful places to visit.
Bath is unique with its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents. It has attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit.