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From its architecture to its industry and sporting events, this is a city of fascinating contrasts just an hour by train from London. 

Appreciate the cultural transformation this waterfront city has undergone, with the World War II-damaged center now home to fashionable restaurants and maritime attractions.

Enjoy a range of cultural events on show by the River Thames at one of the largest centers of art in the world.

Witness the work of a celebrated sculptor in her St. Ives home, where she experimented with new materials and made works that were inspired by the Cornish landscape.

Nestled on the western side of the Jurassic Coast, this unspoiled town is one of the most beautiful in Devon.

At the seaside outpost of this renowned British gallery, exhibitions celebrate the work of artists who have lived and worked in St. Ives.

Medieval architecture, galleries, cultural centers, picturesque parks and a lively waterfront make this one of the most attractive cities in southwest England.

Explore nature trails, watch the birds of prey displays and go on a deer safari at this manor house that combines a medieval military exterior with opulent Victorian furnishings.

Discover the fascinating history of the Steel City and see how it has become a leafy haven where trees far outnumber people.

Explore nature trails, watch the birds of prey displays and go on a deer safari at this manor house that combines a medieval military exterior with opulent Victorian furnishings.

Be transported to tropical islands and far-flung destinations within the beautiful indoor gardens of this modern glasshouse.

Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

Play around with interactive exhibits, study educational displays and examine an extensive collection of boats at this quayside museum.

Look up at one of England’s most iconic sculptures welcoming you to the northern part of the country with a warm embrace.

The best-preserved medieval monastery in Devon and Cornwall is now a popular art gallery, with specialist exhibits exploring 19th-century paintings.

See Newcastle’s industrial history through the eyes of artists using ceramics, glass and watercolors in this gallery with exhibits for children.

Enjoy a range of cultural events on show by the River Thames at one of the largest centers of art in the world.

With its white-washed cottages and white-sand beaches, this seaside village is as pretty as a painting and a magnet for artists and artistic happenings.

Bring your childhood dreams to life at the complex devoted to the children’s books and other works at this local wonderland.

The centerpiece of Plymouth’s Hoe, this old-fashioned lighthouse is one of the most well-known landmarks in Devon.

Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

With its white-washed cottages and white-sand beaches, this seaside village is as pretty as a painting and a magnet for artists and artistic happenings.

Examine millennia-old dinosaur fossils, mummies from ancient Egypt and work by artists such as J.M.W. Turner at this museum and gallery.