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North Scotlandwith Best Western Hotels

The icy peak of Ben Nevis, reindeer snuffling the winter snow in the Cairngorms and seals basking in the spring sun in the Summer Isles. The romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle are stunning, nestled alongside Loch Ness.

Central Scotland with Best Western Hotels

Clap along to the massed bands during the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle and rush to see the masterpieces at Glasgow's revitalised Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Travel by train over the Forth Rail Bridge in Central Scotland, explore the fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife and visit magical Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother.

South Scotland with Best Western Hotels

Make a beeline for extravagant Floors Castle in Kelso to see the Millennium Parterre formal garden and find Sir Walter Scott's grave amid the tranquility of ruined Dryburgh Abbey. Track down the Henry Moore and Rodin sculptures dotted on the lochside at wild Glenkiln, or roam the magical gardens at baronial Castle Kennedy, close to Stranraer.

North East England with Best Western Hotels

In North East England you'll find city-break destinations from vibrant NewcastleGateshead with the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to Durham with its cobbled medieval centre and Norman Durham Cathedral. On the Northumbrian coast the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is an ancient Christian site, while at the Northumberland National Park you'll find thundering waterfalls, moody mountains and inspiring landscapes.

North West England with Best Western Hotels

North West England has something for all ages and tastes. Choose the Lake District for the most awe-inspiring views in England, from Helvellyn to Ambleside. At Rheged you'll discover Cumbria's past, while further north Hadrian's Wall is a reminder of a Roman past. For white-knuckle rides, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is a treat, and Liverpool has plenty to offer during its European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008.

Yorkshire with Best Western Hotels

Yorkshire is a vibrant and varied region with city culture and history from the spires of York Minster to Sheffield's Millennium Galleries and the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. In the countryside, the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the Peak District promise spectacular scenery of peaks, crags and wild heather moorland. There's heritage to discover here too, with Herriot and Brontë country, the stately home of Castle Howard and the ruins of Fountains Abbey.

The Heart of England with Best Western Hotels

In the Heart of England you can travel back to industrial times at Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site and further still at medieval Warwick Castle. Stay closer to recent history amid the modern architectural splendour of Coventry Cathedral. Stratford-upon-Avon is Shakespeare's birthplace, but book ahead to see a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Nearby, the hilly North Cotswolds promise honey-coloured villages like Broadway and Chipping Campden and there are wineries and cideries to explore amongst the steep-sided Malvern Hills.

North Wales with Best Western Hotels

Explore King Edward I's 'Iron Ring' of defensive castles in North Wales, from Rhuddlan to Denbigh, and magical Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey. See winter sun on the peaks of Snowdonia and admire the follies at theatrical Portmeirion, eccentric brainchild of architect Clough Williams-Ellis.

South Wales with Best Western Hotels

The soaring remains of Tintern Abbey or the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea provide plenty of drama. See South Wales' history in the making at the recreated village in Cardiff's St Fagans: National History Museum and marvel at the cylindrical 12th-century towers of Pembroke Castle.

East Midlands with Best Western Hotels

The East Midlands' heritage spans the splendid medieval spires of Lincoln Cathedral and Nottingham's intriguing Galleries of Justice to stately Chatsworth House, Tudor Haddon Hall and Elizabethan Burghley House. Castleton, Buxton and Bakewell are fine examples of the region's market towns, along with Northampton with its 13th-century market hall and the Rennie MacKintosh-redesigned 78 Derngate. Beyond the towns are chocolate-box villages in the Lincolnshire Vales, misty salt marshes of the Lincolnshire Fens and the drama of the Peak District National Park's crags and moorland.

East of England with Best Western Hotels

From the stunning cathedrals of Norwich, Ely and Peterborough to the historic college buildings in Cambridge, the East of England has a rich past. In the countryside, you can find inspiration in Constable Country, wide sandy beaches, soft dunes and imposing cliffs of the Norfolk and Suffolk Coastlines and one of the Queen's country retreats at Sandringham.

South East England with Best Western Hotels

Take your pick of South East England's top sights from Royal Windsor Castle's State Apartments and Nelson's HMS Victory in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to Canterbury Cathedral, with its spires rising up at the end of the ancient Pilgrim's Way. For a little romance, there's ancient Oxford University's arches and lakeside Leeds Castle. Along the clifftops of theSussex Heritage Coast and the chalk hills of the North Downs Way, France is visible on a clear day, while Blenheim Palace and Goodnestone provide tranquil garden retreats.

South West England with Best Western Hotels

South West England has no shortage of great destinations. Make a pilgrimage to St Michael's Mount in Cornwall or drive to the Mendip Hills for dramatically cut Cheddar Gorge and the spooky underground caverns of Wookey Hole.

London with Best Western Hotels

London has something for everyone. The London Eye is a good place to start with panoramic views of the city and, at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, you can straddle the eastern and western hemispheres. Thames-side Royal Botanical Kew Gardens bursts with exotic flowers and Madame Tussauds waxwork museum with models of the rich and famous. There's Old Masters at the National Gallery and Tate Britain, ancient relics at the British Museum, and green spaces galore, from Hampstead Heath to Hyde Park.

Channel Islands with Best Western Hotels

Spend time in Guernsey's capital, St Peter Port, with shopping in the Old Quarter and Victor Hugo's former home at Hauteville House. St Helier is a cosmopolitan town, the largest in the Channel Islands, with the impressive Elizabeth Castle across the bay. To delve into ancient history, visit Guernsey's Neolithic burial grounds with their graves, menhirs and stone carvings. You'll discover underground history in Jersey War Tunnels.

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Book a Best Western hotel in the Heart of England for all things Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon and the best Birmingham baltis.

Heart of England Attractions

Make the most of Best Western Heart of England hotels and visit medieval Warwick Castle or enjoy Alton Towers' most extreme rides. Discover the new and old aspects of Coventry Cathedral and the modern collections at Birmingham's Ikon Gallery. The Ironbridge Gorge Museums give a glimpse into an industrial past.

Heart of England Places to Visit

Spend time in Stratford-upon-Avon to learn about Shakespeare's life and see live performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Head to Birmingham for a balti curry and NEC shows. Fresh air fanatics will prefer the Cotswold Way, which passes flower-filled villages and ruined Hailes Abbey.

Fame and Fortune in the Heart of England

Josiah Wedgwood made the Black Country the furnace of Britain, while Charles Cadbury founded his chocolate empire here. Arts and Crafts movement founder William Morris, and starlets Kate Moss and Kate Winslet have all called the Heart of England home.

Heart of England Fact

The Black Country's name dates back centuries and derives from the ground coal discovered around Dudley.

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