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The wide sandy beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade are the most popular with swimmers and tourists with children, whereas the wide and calm waters of Swansea Bay tend to attract the water-sport enthusiast. Coastal paths connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, and hikers can enjoy countryside views throughout the year. Although little known on the tourist map, the North of Swansea has some of the most outstanding countryside in the country, with panoramas of the Welsh mountains. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the county, the former fishing village of Mumbles (located on the western edge of Swansea Bay) has a variety restaurants and coffee shops. The promenade at Mumbles offers a panoramic view of the Swansea Bay vista. Find hotels in Swansea here Shannon Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Shannon area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Shannon here Norwich Norwich is a popular destination for a city break; major attractions include 11th-century Norwich Cathedral, the cobbled streets and museums of old Norwich, a Norman Castle and the ultra modern Forum. Norwich is also one of the Uk's top ten shopping destinations, with a mix of high street names, individual shops and one of the largest outdoor markets in England. The local football team is Norwich City FC (the Canaries) and they play at Carrow Road. Find hotels in Norwich here Ely Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Ely area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Ely here Waterville Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Waterville area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Waterville here Chester The beautiful Roman city of Chester blends beautifully into modern life. The city of Chester and county of Cheshire boast an abundance of stunning scenery, heritage and character, and whether you're here on business or leisure you will be charmed by the surroundings. In the day, browse the designer boutiques, walk around the beautiful gardens and zoo, or go to the races, and by night enjoy fine food and drink in the countless excellent bars and restaurants. Find hotels in Chester here Lowestoft Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Lowestoft area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Lowestoft here Connemara Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Connemara area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Connemara here Perth Perth has a number of popular architectural and historical attractions, most notably Scone Palace and St. John's Kirk. It is also the centre of the regimental Black Watch whose base is located on Dunkeld Road, and whose museum is located inside Balhousie Castle. The Castle, of medieval origins, and the seat of the Eviot family, was extensively altered and enlarged in the 19th century, and retains little of its original character. Branklyn Gardens by the Dundee Road is a world-renowned garden, its centerpiece being its collection of Himalayan blue poppies. The major green areas in the city are the North and South Inch parks, which together with the Riverside Park, better known as the Middle Inch, form three quarters of a ring around the city centre. Kinnoull Hill and Craigie Hill, well provided with forest walks, give spectacular views of the city. Two Historic Scotland properties within a short distance of the town are Huntingtower Castle, former seat of the Earls of Gowrie (open all year; entrance charge), and Elcho Castle, former seat of the Wemyss family (open in summer; entrance charge). Both are excellent examples of late medieval Scottish tower-houses, and are popular sites for weddings. Find hotels in Perth here Moville Hotels booking website, specialising in hotels in the Moville area. Includes instant, secure online booking of hotels and accommodation. Find hotels in Moville here York The city of York in North Yorkshire (England) sits on the Rivers Ouse and Foss and is enclosed by medieval walls. York is noted for its wealth of churches and pubs and it is said that there is no point within the city walls where one can stand and not be able to see at least one pub and at least one church! Many of the remaining churches in York are from the medieval period, and York Minster in the city centre is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. The city has many museums, including the Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum & Gardens, Richard III Museum, the York Dungeon and the National Railway Museum. 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