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Dorset:
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The South West is a region of contrasts - Wiltshire, where
South West England begins less than an hour from London; Gloucestershire,
home to the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds; Dorset, an area of outstanding
natural beauty and bordered by the Jurassic coastline; Bristol and Bath,
with centuries of history and culture; Somerset, a mix of heather covered
Exmoor and the levels of Sedgemoor; Devon, with two coastlines and wide
open spaces; Cornwall, bounded by the sea and steeped in Celtic tradition
with the delightful Scilly Isles, each with its own features and attractions.
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Roman
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Majestic cathedrals grace cities like Salisbury, Gloucester,
Wells, Truro and Exeter while Bath boasts famous Roman remains and Georgian
splendour. Maritime history features strongly in Plymouth from where the
Pilgrim Fathers and Sir Francis Drake sailed. And for contemporary arts,
Bristol, the largest city in the South West, is home to the wonderful
Arnolfini.
Wherever you go you will see spectacular scenery, wonderful
countryside and a beautiful coastline. Walk the coastal paths, discover
sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and picturesque fishing
villages, or visit the larger and livelier resorts. Inland, visit prehistoric
sites, villages with thatched, cob cottages and riverside pubs, stately
homes with landscaped gardens or the wide open spaces of the wonderful
National Parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor.
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