South West Local Links
Useful Local Links to help you plan your trip to the south west
Tourism
West Country Now www.visitsouthwest.co.uk
The official website of South West Tourism, the regional tourist board for the SW of England. This website contains information on or further links to accommodation of all types, other places of interest to visit and travel information
Devon's Top Attractions www.lotstodo.co.uk
The website of the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions - details of Dartmouth Castle can be found on this site.
The Guide to the Attractions of Cornwall www.cata.co.uk
The website of the Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions - details of Pendennis and Tintagel Castles can be found on this site.
South East Cornwall Tourism Association www.secta.org.uk
For information on the area around Restormal Castle, Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Salisbury and South Wiltshire on-line guide www.visitsalisbury.com
The website of the Salisbury Tourism Partnership. - Details of Old Sarum & Old Wardour Castles can be found on this site.
Walk Cornwall www.visitcornwall.com/site/activities/walking-in-cornwall
Cornwall's 300 mile long coastal footpath, part of the South West Coast Path, is the focal point for many walkers, and offers great opportunitys to explore English Heritage properties and sites.
Travel
Cycle Cornwall www.visitcornwall.com/site/activities/cycling-in-cornwall
Cornwall offers the cyclist a great variety of cycling from quiet country lanes which meander through picturesque villages and ancient harbours, to more challenging off-road routes which explore the depths of the Cornish countryside. These cycle routes go right past many of our properties and sites.
South West Trains www.swtrains.co.uk
Local Train Network
Flights www.visitsouthwest.co.uk/flights
This site gives information regarding flights to and from the SW regional airports.
Cornwall Local Bus Services www.westerngreyhound.com
For information on local services covering mid and North Cornwall
Car free travel www.carfreedaysout.com
Leave the car at home, this site contains links to interesting routes and transport timetables.
Other useful sites
Culture South West is a consortium dedicated to supporting, championing and promoting culture in the South West. It clusters the right people and organisations around good ideas that will strengthen and add value to the cultural infrastructure of the region and benefit those living, working and spending time in the South West. www.culturesouthwest.org.uk
The Dorset Coast Digital Archive reveals a treasury of information and artifacts that underpin the rich history of the region. It reflects the cultural heritage, natural environment and local histories of Dorset. The archive provides diverse potential ranging from nineteenth century tithe maps to viewing Victorian postcards to a virtual flight along the coast. www.dcda.org.uk
OTHER HISTORY SITES
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