Towns and cities

Magnificent Salisbury Cathedral's spire never fails to impress: soaring 123 metres into the sky it dominates the landscape for miles around.

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A remarkably complete example of a Victorian port complete with museums, restaurants, antiques, leisure cruises and guided tours.

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An intimate city brimming with character and steeped in ancient history including an 850 year old Cathedral, a Roman wall, Underground Passages and hisoric Quay.

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Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built this magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. 

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Experience what life was like aboard the world's first ocean-going, propeller driven iron ship, conserved in the dockyard where she was originally built in Bristol.

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The perfect escape - with seven miles of golden sand and clean, safe waters. Relax with a good book or watch the surfers at the new artificial reef at Boscombe, there's room for everyone.

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Enjoy an al fresco lunch on bustling Poole Quay and watch the millionaire's yachts and busy fishermen at work

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Our landscape and culture has been inspiring artists for centuries, from Barbara Hepworth to Banksy. There's the brilliant Tate St. Ives gallery in Cornwall, the unique Russell-Cotes gallery in Bournemouth, plus hundreds more.

Discover the area that the best selling author of all time grew up in, her summer home Greenway House, and the places that were inspirational in her life and works.

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Bristol has always screamed creativity and individuality; top restaurants, superb theatre, vibrant arts and exciting festivals and events.

Bath conjures up images of English high society in the 18th Century and a fascinating past as a Spa resort to Roman times and beyond. Amazing architecture and top entertainment.

Cycling through a city is one of the cheapest, greenest and best ways to see the sites. Bristol and Exeter are exemplary cities to explore on 2 wheels.

Newquay epitomises laid-back Cornish beach lifestyle. World famous for its rugged beauty and pro-surf competitions, Fistral Beach is the hip coastal heart of the town.

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Newquay in Cornwall,
Paignton in Devon and
Bristol all have fantastic zoos set in beautiful gardens.

Wander through Swindon Old Town's quiet courtyards and alleyways or enjoy a vibrant mix of traditional shops and pubs alongside modern outlets and stylish cafes and bars.

Climb aboard locomotives, explore hands on displays and discover the history of trains in a beautifully restored railway building at the STEAM Museum.

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The maritime influnece over South West towns and cities is inescapable. Torquay, Portland and Poole are stunning harbours ideal for sailing, windsurfing and sea fishing.