Secret Britain: The Best of Britain's Hidden Gems (IMM Lifestyle Books) - Softcover

Tom Quinn

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9781847739476: Secret Britain: The Best of Britain's Hidden Gems (IMM Lifestyle Books)

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ISBN 10: 1847739474 ISBN 13: 9781847739476

Publisher: IMM Lifestyle Books, 2015

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Secret Britain is an exploration of the fascinating and beautiful, yet more obscure and less-visited, corners of the country. Landscapes and heritage sites that receive little coverage in more conventional guides are revealed here in all their glory, and there is a diverse range of locations to suit every mood.

Travel from the rugged beaches of Cornwall to the ancient burial sites of the Orkney Islands, and in between encounter an enticing mix of wild hills and spectacular coastlines, ancient castles and stately homes, tiny churches and magnificent abbeys, wide estuaries and hidden valleys, and many other little-known gems that add to the breath-taking landscapes and buildings that make up the heritage of England, Wales and Scotland.

Each chapter is accompanied by a lively commentary by Tom Quinn, a full-color map, and Chris Coe's beautiful photography, which captures the unique character of each site. Suggestions for places to stay and nearby attractions are also included.

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Over 150 hidden, overlooked or downright bizarre sights in England, Scotland and Wales

Visit a pyramid in the heart of Sussex; explore the hand-dug caves where a hell fire club met in Buckinghamshire; examine the 2,000 medieval human skulls stacked neatly in an unassuming church in Kent; take a boat trip through a vast underground system of natural lakes and rivers; marvel at the Victorian ingenuity of the world's only swing aqueduct; or stay in an 18th-century building in the shape of a pineapple...

Secret Britain is a celebration of the fascinating and beautiful, yet more obscure and less-visited corners of England, Scotland, and Wales. Landscapes and heritage sites that receive scant coverage in more conventional guides are revealed here in all their glory. Explore hidden beaches, forgotten villages, and ancient woodlands along with gloriously eccentric museums, stately homes, tiny pubs, and extraordinary gardens. These are Britain's best-kept secrets.

About the Author:

Tom Quinn has edited several magazines including The Countryman, and has written numerous books, including Britain's Best Walks.

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