Published on Thursday, April 5, 2012 by Steven Garner Bristol is the south wests largest cultural centre. This lively City is the UK's sunniest, due to its southern location. Bristol is known for great shopping facilities, nightlife , food and a fantastic variety of things to do suitable for all ages. It is straightforward to reach and travel around Bristol because of its first-rate transport links. In addition to the...

Published on Monday, March 19, 2012 by Steven Garner Bristol is the eighth largest City in the UK and the largest centre of culture in the south west region. Because of its southern location, it is the sunniest, warmest City in the Country. It has previously ranked high up in the top 10 of the best cities to visit in the world because of the vast range of attractions, arts, shopping facilities, bars, clubs and excelle...

Published on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Steven Garner Bristol is seen as the informal capital of the West Country of England and is the 8th largest city in the UK. Its estimated population is 433,100 (2009) and in the larger urban area 1,070,000 (2007). The Royal Charter was obtained in 1155 and later in 1373 it was granted county status. Bordering Bristol are the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire. Its closeby c...

Published on Friday, December 2, 2011 by Steven Garner At the far end of Cornwall is Penzance, the closest town there is to Lands End. Penzance had a chapel very close to its harbour so was first known as 'Pen Sans' in traditional Cornish dialect, meaning Holy Headland. Many years ago Penzance and the local area were widely known as a favourite haunt for pirates. To this day you can still see the evidence of the towns ...

Published on Sunday, October 30, 2011 by Steven Garner The Closest town to Land's End is Penzance which is sheltered by Mounts Bay. 'Pen Sans' as Penzance was once named in the traditional Cornish language, means Holy Headland because of the fact it once had a chapel in close proximity to the harbour. Penzance and its local area were renowned centuries ago as the favoured haunt for pirates. Penzance itself has a deep h...