Travel Wessex

best flights southwest England

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:09:51 GMT

Best flights southwest England, the lovely Wessex counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire and Somerset..

Getting to and around Wessex

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:11:22 GMT

Getting to and around Wessex, those beautiful counties of south west England is quite easy. Flights, ferries, hire cars, rail and coach transport is plentiful.

Wolvesey Castle

Mon, 07 May 2012 05:29:50 GMT

Wolvesey Castle in Winchester also known as the Old Bishop's Palace in Winchester and now an attractive ruin, has seen the lives of the mighty and the history of England in Winchester.

The best news yet

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:53:35 GMT

Wiggle Wight Ferry Sportive

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:46:09 GMT

Advance Notice as this is on July 7th and 8th - Saturday and Sunday. This already popular event will sell out fast so get in quick!!! Choice of standard and epic routes, but both have a New Forest stage and a lap of the Isle of Wight. Looks good.

Books about Somerset

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:56:14 GMT

A selection of books about Somerset this lovely county set in southwest England

books about Hampshire

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:17:17 GMT

Books about Hampshire reflect the beauty and interest of this ancient county

Advance Notice - Chronicles of Light - Winchester Cathedral

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:32:21 GMT

This beautiful event is being held in October in the Cathedral. See this incredible performance of sound and light and watch Dame Judi Dench, David Suchet, Bernard Cribbins, Tamsin Greig, Alastair Stewart OBE, Wendy Craig, Hugh Dennis, Finty Williams, John Rhys-Davies, and Alan Titchmarsh telling the story of this ancient Cathedral in all its glory and story.

Sustrans Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Ride

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:18:36 GMT

This one is a treasure and will soon be fully booked!!!! A delightful fun and leisurely (if you want) weekend of cycling from north to south Devon. 70% traffic free. Wander through some of the best country in England. Approximately 30 miles a day with meals and accommodation provided.

Dates - 19th to 21st May

Starts in Ilfracombe, on to the wonderful Tarka Trail, goes down the western edge of Dartmoor to the South Devon coast. Promises to be a good weekend.

Fund Raise for Sustrans or give a donation! They do so much for cycling don't they.

Top 25 Hotels

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:21:32 GMT

Trip Advisor has just announced the winners of the Traveller's Choice Awards Hotels 2012 in the United Kingdom.

Five of these winners are in Wessex Hotels.

They are:

At No 5 -

The Crimdon Dene Hotel, Torquay, Devon.
This hotel also has an amazing 10.0 as a review rating!!!! Location, Location, Location!!!!

At No 6 -

Yeoldon House Hotel, Bideford, Devon.
This lovely Victorian Country Hotel overlooks the River Torridge.

At No 8 -

Shelley's, Lynmouth, Devon
Has an incredible review rating of 9.3 and overlooks the Bay!

At No 10 -

Bath House, Chard, Somerset.
Another lovely little hotel with an amazing review rating of 10.0!!!

At No 12 -

Cary Court Torquay, Devon.
With a fantastic review rating of 9.2, the hotel is close to the harbourside entertainment area.

Traveller's Choice Awards say a lot and with 5 of these hotels in the top 12, Wessex has great accommotation values!

If you are thinking if staying in the areas of Torquay, Bideford, Lynmouth or Chard, it would not be a bad idea to book fairly soon. With this accolade these hotels will book out quickly!

The Watercress Line

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:12:47 GMT

2012 The Watercress Line celebrates its 35th Annniversary. Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who make this railway possible.

Check out their special events for this year, plenty for everyone from tots to nineties.

Thought about joining the volunteers? All sorts of people needed from folk to tend to station gardens to those who drive the trains! Time - from one day a week to whatever you have time for. Have a look, you could find a whole new interest.

Surviving the Stone Age

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:06:12 GMT

Are you a "Time Team" fan? Do you wonder what it would be like to live in the Stone Age? Now is your chance!! Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum have exhibitions and workshops on surviving the Stone Age from 20th January to 12th May.

best shoes and boots

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:07:44 GMT

Your best shoes and boots and other footwear for fashion or leisure

Cowes Week 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:32:04 GMT

will be held this year between 11th to 18th August. Later this year to avoid a clash with the Olympic sailing events in Portland, Dorset.

Cowes Week is a wonderful event for those taking part and for spectators. Book your holidays now - at work and your accommodation. Don't forget the ferry, that is going to be booked out early for vehicles!

Best Luggage and Backpacks

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:02:34 GMT

The best luggage and backpacks, suitcases and travel bags are essential for holiday travel. They should be light weight for easy carrying.

Weymouth 2012

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:49:26 GMT

In 2012 Weymouth is going to be a very busy place with all the Olympic Saling events going on in nearby Portland.

If you intend to visit Weymouth next year for a break, it would be a good idea to book accommodation now!!!!

Love Weymouth, so many people do. It is not surprising, there are so many attractions from shopping in those little shops, to taking the kids on the beach, visiting the quay etc. Weymouth is wonderful on a sunny day, but there is so much to do a rainy day is not noticed!

If you want to watch the sailing events a good place would be the cliffs above Portland. Stunning view! Free too!!!

Exploring Winchester High Street

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:31:09 GMT

Exploring Winchester High Street is a delight unto itself, the ancient, the modern and the unique shopping experience

Walking trails that cross more than one county

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:05:35 GMT

Walking trails that cross more than one county. long distance footpaths that cross county boundaries in the south west of England

Best Bicycles and gear

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:10:38 GMT

Best bicycles and gear - cyclists can be found all over the region happily riding their bikes. Do you want a new one?

Best gadgets,

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:08:39 GMT

Best gadgets gadgets gadgets finds all the latest cutting edge technology on the market.

Two Castles Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:50:58 GMT

Two Castles Way is a walking trail in Devon that connects Okehampton Castle and Launcerston Castle over the border in Cornwall

The Templer Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:47:43 GMT

The Templer Way celebrates Devon's industrial past. It runs over the old Haytor granite tramway through Bovey Tracey and along the Stover Cana.l

East Devon Way

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:26:57 GMT

The East Devon Way wanders over delightful countryside through attractive villages in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Hampshire

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:23:09 GMT

Hampshire in South west England is a county of captivating contrasts, downland, chalk streams. forest , small villages, towns and port cities.

Belstone

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:48:34 GMT

Belstone, a charming village on the edge of Dartmoor, a centre for walking or touring Dartmoor, close to the Tarka Trail

Cycling in Devon

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:19:53 GMT

Go cycling in Devon, take a holiday, weekend break, or day out. Cross moorland or take a mountain bike ride. May be a family day out in lovely Devon lanes

Cycling in Hampshire

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:47:03 GMT

Cycling in Hampshire is a wonderful experience, so many routes, so much wonderful countryside to explore, chalk downs, New Forest, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and pretty villages.

Best Hiking Gear

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:13:18 GMT

Hiking, or walking, is a very popular pastime but it does need the best hiking gear,

Sticklepath

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:53:37 GMT

Sticklepath Fireshow is something else again

Best Camping Gear

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:24:17 GMT

Best Camping Gear is for the walker, hiker or cyclists who love to spend time in the outdoors.

Your own Website

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:31:53 GMT

The most positive way of owning your own website, your success.

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:11 GMT

Winnall Moors Nature Reserve is so close to the city.

Hyde Abbey

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:28 GMT

Hyde Abbey Winchester no longer exists except for the gatehouse

St Marys Abbey Winchester

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:24:41 GMT

St Marys Abbey Winchester is also known as Nunnaminster. Little of it remains now except the building in Abbey Park and the foundations under the park,

Weymouth

Sun, 22 May 2011 07:17:47 GMT

Weymouth a favourite seaside resort on the south coast of Dorset

Your Best DVDs CDs

Sat, 21 May 2011 02:11:08 GMT

Your best DVDs CDs - plenty of holiday music for you.