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Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ (
listen) RED-ing)[2] is a historic market town in Berkshire, England, in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and Kennet. It is on the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, 40 miles (64 km) east of Swindon, 25 miles (40 km) south of Oxford, 40 miles (64 km) west of London, 15 miles (24 km) north of Basingstoke, 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Maidenhead and 15 miles (24 km) east of Newbury. Reading has a population of over 340,000 people.
Reading dates from the 8th century. It was an important trading and ecclesiastical centre in the Middle Ages, the site of Reading Abbey, one of the largest and richest monasteries of medieval England with strong royal connections, of which the 12th-century abbey gateway and significant ancient ruins remain. By 1525, Reading was the largest town in Berkshire, and tenth in England for taxable wealth. The town was seriously affected by the English Civil War, with a major siege and loss of trade, but played a pivotal role in the Revolution of 1688, whose only significant military action was fought on its streets. The 18th century saw the beginning of a major ironworks in the town and the growth of the brewing trade for which Reading was to become famous. The 19th century saw the coming of the Great Western Railway and the development of the town's brewing, baking and seed growing businesses, and the town grew rapidly as a manufacturing centre.
Reading is a major commercial centre, especially for information technology and insurance.[3] It is also a regional retail centre, serving a large area of the Thames Valley, and home to the University of Reading. Every year it hosts the Reading Festival, one of England's biggest music festivals. Among its sports teams are Reading Football Club and Reading Hockey Club, and over 15,000 runners annually compete in the Reading Half Marathon.
Axminster
The beautiful market town of Axminster is set on the River Axe within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is filled with traditional charm and character.
With its quaint villages and unspoilt countryside, and just a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Axminster is the perfect place to unwind and get back to nature.
With excellent rail links to London and Exeter, Axminster is a very popular town, with the best of Devon and Dorset on its doorstep. Discover the history and heritage of this town at the local museum, explore the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, walk for miles in the stunning countryside and ancient woodlands, and explore the Axe Valley rivers – spotting otters and kingfishers along the way.
Interesting places nearby include Loughwood Meeting House (NT) at Dalwood and the important non-fortified Middle Ages manor house of Shute Barton (NT) which supposedly boasts the largest open fireplace in England.
The East Devon Way footpath and Buzzard Route cycle track pass close to the town, while the mudflats of the Axe estuary are superb for birdwatching with curlew, oystercatcher, and egret.
Axminster is also an excellent touring centre within easy reach of the Blackdown Hills, Hardy's Dorset, and the picturesque coastal resort of Lyme Regis, famous for its fossils.
Ilminster takes its name from the River Ile and the Minster church dating from 1450. The town grew up around the church and some of the oldest buildings are close to the churchyard including the grammar school founded in 1549. In Victorian times the town was an important staging post for travellers with east-west and north-south routes converging there. Market Square has a colonnaded market cross rebuilt in 1813 and is surrounded by handsome buildings. Ilminster is an attractive and peaceful town with a good variety of shops, a theatre and enchanting street names like Strawberry Bank. Indulge in retail therapy at shops like Dyers - a traditional draper. Enjoy the latest art at the Meeting House Arts Centre with coffee and a cake or lunch. Find ancient and modern at the 15th century Minster with engraved glass doors added for the Millenium. Watch the latest production at the Warehouse Theatre. Sample cider and discover how it's made at Perry's Cider Mill in Dowlish Wake. Learn something different at Dillington House where an exciting range of courses, concerts and events is on offer. Stretch your legs on the Stopline Way - walk details from the Information Centre
Ilchester
Once a major Roman garrison town on the Fosse Way and the county town of Somerset until the 19th century. Ilchester's past is echoed in the Georgian houses and town hall, which contains a fascinating museum. Its 13th century church tower changes from square to octagonal as it rises. Once a major Roman garrison town on the Fosse Way and the county town of Somerset until the 19th century. Ilchester's past is echoed in the Georgian houses and town hall, which contains a fascinating museum. Its 13th century church tower changes from square to octagonal as it rises.
The town prizes its close association with Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Memorial Church of St Bartholomew - home of the Fleet Air Arm Roll of Honour. The 14th century National Trust Lytes Cary Manor and gardens and the hillside village of Kingsdon are all a short drive away.
Visit Bridport and West Bay vibrant market town and seaside resort. You’ll find the best of both worlds at Bridport and West Bay.
Bridport is a thriving, quirky and cultural market town with a fantastic antiques quarter. Only a mile away is the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast at the village of West Bay, also known to many as Broadchurch.
Bridport and West Bay’s location lends itself as the perfect base to explore. It has great links to the west towards Charmouth and Lyme Regis and to the east, Dorchester and Weymouth are only a short journey away by car or bus. Bridport is a lively and vibrant market town with a rich, rope-making heritage. It also has a tremendous reputation for arts, culture, events and food.
The town is a hive of activity with an eclectic mix of independent shops, cafes and restaurants that give the town a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.
Bucky Doo Square is home to the fabulous team at Bridport Tourist Information Centre. With local experts available to provide the best insights into making the most of your time in Bridport you should certainly pop in and speak to the team.
A much loved location with visitors for generations, it’s not hard to see why visitors return again and again.
Sherborne is without doubt one of the most beautiful towns in England. The charming, honey-coloured town is brimming with history and heritage and you're sure to be impressed by the array of beautiful buildings, including a magnificent Abbey, that make Sherborne so special.
This picture-perfect town boasts two castles; one romantic ruin and a delightful new castle with grounds designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. There's plenty to see and do during your visit, from attractions to suit all to a calendar of vibrant events and local markets. It's all just waiting to be discovered!
Dorchester is a vibrant town for sightseeing and shopping but also a fantastic centre for visiting the area! Visit Dorchester’s museums and shops, walk the walks, drink great coffee, eat great food and take trips to the Jurassic coast.
Visitors find a town with one foot in the past and another firmly in the future, with some of this country’s best preserved Roman ruins moments away from a thriving high street and one of the most exciting current retail and residential re-development projects in the UK at Brewery Square. Find out why Dorchester is a great place to live and work in and to visit. From a Roman amphitheatre to great shopping there’s much to discover. Dorchester is very fortunate in having no less than 8 museums, leafy riverside walks near the centre, dialect trails through the town’s shops and cafes and the largest Iron Age hillfort in Europe. The hotels in Dorchester offer great choice in accommodation from the historic Kings Arms to the recently opened Premier Inn. Enjoy a coffee or a meal in a historic setting, your favourite chain or an independent. Shopping in Dorchester is one of its main attractions. Wednesday is a traditional market day but you’ll also find an ever expanding number of top quality chains and independents plus a wide range of services. Dorchester has a lively music scene, two cinemas, an Arts Centre and a range of markets, festivals plus clubs and associations representing every interest.
Fortuneswell - Isle of Portland
This village on the Isle of Portland was originally known as Fortunes' well because it was an island settlement established around a small watercourse.
The main road through to the top of the Island has a wide variety of properties, some are small Portland stone cottages that were built on steep slopes. As you climb the hill, St John's Church, built in the 1800's is on the left hand side.
Self catering cottages and Bed & Breakfast's are a short stroll from the National Sailing Academy next to Portland Harbour.