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Walking in England - Where to Stay along The South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is an easy day out from London. But the route passes many lovely, historic and typically English towns and villages. So several days walking in the South Downs can be very rewarding. Many WWII veterans will remember this area for its important role as a staging area for D-Day and after. Local tourist authorities have lists of dozens of B&Bs along or near the route. For a real treat, stay in one of the country house inns or luxury hotels on or near the South Downs Way.

Oxford University England - Guide to a Walk Around Oxford University England
Oxford University England - Guide to a Half-Day Walk Around Oxford University - An Oxford University Walk in Pictures - Tour Oxford University on Foot

Plan a Visit to Hardwick Hall and Encounter Tudor Celebrity Bess of Hardwick
Plan a visit to Hardwick Hall a historic home in Derbyshire. Learn about Bess of Hardwick, the richest and most powerful woman of the Tudor Era.

Wacky Race and Weird Cotswolds Tradition - Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire
Cheese-rolling is a wacky annual race and bizarre Cotswolds tradition in Gloucestershire. Participants throw themselves down a steep hill to chase a cheese. They've been doing it for hundreds of years.

William Morris's Red House - Visit the English Home of the Arts&Crafts Movement
Read about William Morris's The Red House. See Pictures of The Red House, called the home of the 19th century Arts & Craft Movement that led to Art Nouveau. The home of William Morris, it was the only house commissioned by Morris and built by 19th century architect and designer Philip Webb. Now owned by the National Trust it is open so that the public can see the process of restoration.