DK Eyewitness Great Britain

by DK Eyewitness

Overview

From captivating cities to a postcard-perfect countryside and centuries of history, there's nowhere quite like Great Britain.

Great Britain is brimming with history, charm, spectacular scenery and buzzing cities. If you’re planning a trip to the UK, this Great Britain guidebook is your ultimate travel companion. Get packing! 

Inside the pages of this updated Great Britain travel guide, you'll discover:

   • Our pick of Great Britain’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems
   • The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay
   • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the country easy
   • Easy-to-follow itineraries
   • Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe
   • Color-coded chapters to every part of Great Britain, from London to Edinburgh, the Cotswolds to Cornwall
   • A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go

Stride through the mountains of Wales, take in the spectacular coastal views of Devon and Cornwall, discover the jagged peaks of the Scottish Highlands, or scale the heights of Snowdonia, Great Britain is yours to discover! Cities like London, Edinburgh, and Bristol surge with restless energy, showcasing some of the world’s most innovative art, music, and culinary scenes. This UK travel book will help you explore it all!

Expert-led insights and advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on almost every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, place you inside Great Britain's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak, so you don’t compromise on experience.

For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness guides have helped travelers experience the world. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness guides ensure you discover more. Want the best of Great Britain in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 guides to Scotland, the Lake District, Cornwall and Devon, and London.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241559338
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/26/2022
Series:	Travel Guide
Pages:	592
Sales rank:	157,128
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Experience the world with DK Travel.

DK Travel's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy- to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Table of Contents

Discover 6

Welcome To Great Britain 8

Reasons to Love Great Britain 10

Explore Great Britain 14

A Grand Tour of Great Britain 16

Great Britain Your Way 20

A Year in Great Britain 44

A Brief History 46

Experience 52

London 54

The West End, Westminster and the South Bank 64

Kensington and Chelsea 88

Regent's Park and Bloomsbury 100

The City, Southwark and East End 112

Beyond the Centre 134

England 144

The Downs and Channel Coast 160

East Anglia 192

Thames Valley and the Cotswolds 220

Bristol, Bath and Wessex 250

Devon and Cornwall 276

The Heart of England 304

East Midlands 328

The Northwest 342

Yorkshire and the Humber Region 370

The Northeast 406

Wales 424

North Wales 434

South and Mid-Wales 452

Scotland 478

Edinburgh and Southeast Scotland 488

Glasgow and Southwest Scotland 510

Central and Eastern Scotland 526

The Highlands and Islands 542

Need to Know 570

Before You Go 572

Getting Around 574

Practical Information 578

Index 580

Acknowledgments 590

Editorial Reviews

"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." – Chicago Tribune

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