Publisher's Synopsis
"Obligatory reading for millions of tourists... well-written, and with good historical sections...." -- The Independent, London The best guide to Great Britain, updated every year All the legendary sights -- from London's Big Ben to Yorkshire's Castle Howard, from the Lake District to Loch Ness More than 40 irresistible itineraries, with the best tours of Shakespeare Country, the romantic Cotswolds, and beyond Great city walks, castle-hopping in Scotland, boating on the Thames, stately house treasures, golf at St. Andrews Where to shop -- bowlers and biscuits to tweeds and tartans Top theater, from the Bard in Stratford to West End hits Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget London landmarks, country manor hotels, Elizabethan inns The latest restaurants, coziest pubs, most lavish teas -- the best of Britain's booming dining scene Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents 63 pages of maps -- and dozens of unique features Smart Travel Tips A to Z Fodor's Choice What's Where Festivals Chronology Background reading Complete index
