Found (87) Hotels in Town Centre in UKSearch for attractions in the UK here! Canterbury CentreCanterbury Cathedral dominates the narrow streets and ancient buildings of Canterbury. Parts of the city are still enclosed by the medieval city walls which remain along with the castle keep. Settlement here predates the Roman invasion. One of the sights of Canterbury is the well-preserved Roman pavement in the longmarket shopping precinct. The most famous historical event which took place here was the murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170 by the knights of Henry II. Beckett's shrine was destroyed during the reign of Henry VIII but many tombs still remain such as those of Edward the Black Prince and Henry IV. Other places to see include St Martin's Church said to be the oldest church in England and St Augustine's Abbey. Cardiff CentreWith its cultural attractions, restaurants and nightlife, Cardiff(or "Caerdyff" in Welsh) is an international city only 2 hours from London which mixes entertainment, sport, art and culture. Cardiff is Europe’s youngest capital city (Cardiff only became the Capital of Wales in 1955) and boasts a world class opera house, many museums, sporting venues (including Europe’s finest sports stadium – the Millennium Stadium - the setting for the Rugby World Cup in 1999)and exciting nightlife. Cardiff’s city centre mixes its 2,000 years of history with the best shopping in Wales and the city has over 200 restaurants with a wide range of world cuisine. Cheltenham CentreA cultural centre of international repute, Cheltenham provides a wide range of entertainment for visitors to enjoy, including excellent theatre, music, dance and comedy. Gustav Holst, the composer of The Planets Suite, was born here and a visit to the Holst Birthplace Museum is highly recommended. Famous people to have visited Cheltenham include Handel, Samuel Johnson, the Duke of Wellington, Princess Victoria, Lord Byron and Jane Austen. Cheltenham is a place of fine regency buildings, wide tree-lined avenues,beautiful parks, scenic lakes, spacious lawns and manicured gardens. Chester CentreChester has a population of around 80,000 and although many of its black and white half-timbered buildings have an appearance harking back to medieval times, most are in fact Victorian. The original fortress city of Deva (named after the River Dee) was built by the Romans to keep out the Welsh barbarians and, although the Romans left in the 5th century, it wasn't until the 1300's that the Welsh were considered to be less of a threat. The Dewa Roman Experience is amongst Chester's many Roman attractions. It has the largest Roman Amphi-theatre in Britain, the Roman Garden and Minerva's Shrine. Coventry CentreCoventry & Warwickshire has a wealth of local attractions to inspire the visitor! Whether your taste is for castles, family attractions, Capability Brown landscapes, organic gardening, motoring heritage, mediaeval guildhouses or outdoor art parks, we have something for everyone. Make your senses come alive by visiting Coventry city centre. There are oodles to do and whether high street chains stores or quirky independent stores are your preferred destination, Coventry won't disappoint. Cafes, pubs, bars and food courts offer ideal lunch and coffee breaks to ensure your shopping experience is truly tasty. Darlington CentreWhether historical, entertaining or controversial, Darlington town centre has many places to visit and interesting things to see for both residents and visitors to the area. The market place in the centre of Darlington is one of the largest market places in the country and is now largely free from traffic. The popular market is held on Mondays and Saturdays. Following recent resurfacing, the market place is proving to be a popular venue for many special events of interest to both residents and visitors. The streets in the town centre of Darlington range from shiny, modern arcades and broad avenues of larger stores to the spacious market place and the quaint old yards with their higgledy-piggledy rows of interesting, little shops. Derby CentreDerby is a former spa town that lies on the River Derwent. The city’s history dates back to Roman times but it was only given city status in 1977 by Queen Elizabeth II. The town has been involved in many industries, including beer, cloth, porcelain and Rolls Royce aircraft engines and has been referred to as “the home of industry”. The popular consensus of opinion is that ‘Derby’ is a corruption of the Danish – ‘Deor-a-By’, meaning ‘village of the deer’. It was the industrial revolution that transformed Derby into a centre for the silk industry and then brought a major railway terminus to the city. The city has much to offer the visitor in its own right, but is also an excellent base for touring the fantastic countryside in the region. Doncaster CentreThe excellent shopping centres are complemented by the historic market. The town received its charter in 1248 and is held each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with over 600 stalls. There is also the Wool Market selling textiles, a Corn Exchange selling crafts and a Farmer’s Market selling fresh farm produce. For those who enjoy a more active break – excellent fishing, 12 golf courses, ice-skating and horse riding are all on offer and within easy reach, as well as The Hatfield Water Park. Brockhole Farms is an extremely popular family attraction – a blend of working farm, zoo and riding school and a must for all animal lovers. Dover CentreDover is an historic port and home to the famous Dover Castle and White Cliffs of Dover. The town offers a wide range of leisure facilities including a Leisure Centre, which has a swimming pool, fitness classes, sport facilities and health suites. The town has a pedestrianised shopping area, which has a range of shops for all your needs and a discounted fashion shopping outlet located by the Marina and seafront. The landscape is unforgettable, and the views from the world famous White Cliffs of Dover are simply breathtaking, where on a clear day you can see the coastline of France. One of the best ways to see the area is to join a guided walk or a cycle ride. Dumfries CentreThe county town of Dumfries is a prosperous royal burgh on the banks of the Nith, crossed by a five arch bridge named Devorgilla's bridge where you can see the Old Bridge House Museum. Downstream is the Caul, an 18th century weir where you can watch salmon leap. The handsome and prosperous market town of Dumfries is centred around the Mid Steeple, the municipal building dating back to 1707 which has the old Scottish measure of 37 inches carved on its front. The table of distances also on the building includes the distance to Huntingdon to where cattle drivers made long journeys in the 18th century. Dundee CentreDundee, on the banks of the River Tay, is Scotland's fourth largest city. Dundee has been famous for its marmalade since the 19th century and the famous comics 'Beano' and 'Dandy' are both published here. Dundee University was established in 1881 while Dundee's Royal charter was granted in the 12th century when the city also had a monstery and castle (the site on Castlehill is marked by a plaque commemorating William Wallace who started the Scottish rebellion against the English). Cowgate Port is the only part of the old town walls still remaining. Durham CentreDurham Indoor Market; Victorian market established 1851 with over 80 stalls. On Saturdays there are additional stalls in the Market Place. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre; New shopping mall with high street shops well represented. Multi-storey car park, contains Shopmobility - advice centre for disabled visitors. Millburngate Shopping Centre; On the north side of the River Wear, undercover shopping with a variety of retail outlets and a supermarket. Multi-storey car park. More shops in nearby North Road. There are venues throughout Durham for exhibitions, drama and music, from concerts in the Cathedral to street entertainment during the summer. Eastbourne CentreA traditional seaside resort, boasting five miles of unspoilt beaches, palm tree lined promenades, four golf courses and Seaside Award clean sea. Offering fun for all of the family - from a skate festival to the annual airshow, visit Eastbourne Pier or dance the night away to live music at the bandstand. Get your skates on and join the locals in their favourite pastime of roller blading along the five mile stretch of promenade, from the peaceful Falling Sands to the bustling Sovereign Harbour Marina. Browse around the waterfront shops or relax in one of the continental style restaurants, cafes or bars at the harbour. Edinburgh CentreEdinburgh is the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Scotland, an exciting place to visit at any time of year. Edinburgh offers you superb sightseeing, historic buildings to explore, quiet galleries and museums to intrigue you, thrilling new attractions to discover, serious shopping, a vast choice of excellent Restaurants, Bistros, Wine Bars, Pubs and Cafes, and nightlife to suit all tastes. When the Picts built a fort on a volcanic crag in the 5th century, to protect Scotland from the invading Angles of Northumberland, Edinburgh's history began. The present Castle, was built on the site by Michael Canmore (1057-93); his wife St. Margaret, built the chapel which you can still visit today. Exeter CentreExeter is a stunning city and is the regional capital of the South West and gateway to the regions magnificent coast and country ensuring its place as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. A confident, exciting city, Exeter welcomes visitors all year round to share its captivating 2000 year history. Exeter was established as the most westerly Roman outpost in around AD50. Parts of the Roman walls still stand. When it was captured by the Normans in 1068 Exeter was one of England's largest towns. The ruins of the castle built by William the Conqueror from distinctive local sand stone now form part of the Rougemont (red hill) Gardens.
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