Located in the south east county of Hampshire, Gosport is an increasingly popular coastal destination with a strong naval heritage. As well as boasting its own local charm, history, and customs, Gosport also benefits from being a stone’s throw from Portsmouth and its many amenities. Did you know? The town’s original name was Goseport. Historians
One of the most frequently asked questions about the London Borough of Waltham Forest is: “Is there a forest?” Indeed, there is. The northern part of the borough includes ancient woodland that is now part of Epping Forest. Situated on the northern side of the capital, Waltham Forest is one of London’s greenest boroughs, with
Nestled in the Surrey Hills close to the stunning scenery of the North Downs, Oxted is an extremely desirable location that has soared in popularity in recent years. With regular direct trains to Croydon and London, Oxted is a haven for those who are after the best of both worlds: easy transport connections for work
Located right at the centre of busy, popular Cornwall, Bodmin has nonetheless retained the charm of a quiet English rural town. Superficially at least, because behind the attractive, mainly nineteenth century buildings, a major part of Bodmin’s allure is its dark and mysterious history. Steeped in legend and romance as Bodmin is, it’s not surprising
The biggest town in the South Hampshire Borough of Havant and only two miles north of Portsmouth, Waterlooville boasts a prime location for commuters and lovers of the countryside alike. In addition to its bustling market, Waterlooville boasts a wealth of great local amenities, an impressive selection of primary and secondary schools and plenty of
Situated at the farthermost edge of Devon on the border with Cornwall, the historic city of Plymouth conveys the maritime legacy of Britain in superlatively confident style. When it comes to authentic sea-going heritage, no city does it better than Plymouth. A significant settlement since the Bronze Age, Plymouth’s history is multifaceted and even challenging.
As a strapline “Liphook: it’s cheaper than Haslemere!” seems unlikely to catch on, but affordable is a relative term, particularly in the world of Instagrammable English towns and villages. Liphook in Hampshire currently has an average house price of around £580,000, which is over 20% less than popular Haslemere in nearby Surrey and a whopping
Ivybridge in the South Hams district of South Devon is located less than 12 miles/19 km to the east of Plymouth on the outskirts of the Dartmoor National Park. Whilst it may not be the first place that comes to mind for those looking to relocate to Devon, this historic town with a population of
Portsmouth is an island city on the south coast of England with a population of just over 200,000 people. Encompassing Portsea Island and the mainland areas of Cosham, Port Solent, Wymering, Drayton and Farlington, Portsmouth has a strong maritime history and is perhaps most famous as one of the UK’s three Royal Naval operations bases.
A city and port based in the desirable county of Hampshire on the south coast; Southampton is one of the most popular places on The Solent. Boasting an ideal coastal location, a modern seafront plaza, easy access to The Isle of Wight, the New Forest, and the rest of the South East, and plenty of
Standing tall as the ‘capital of the Scottish Highlands’, Inverness is a city brimming with understated cosmopolitan charm and surrounded by idyllic scenery as far as the eye can see from its picturesque location on the banks of the River Ness, Beauly Firth and Moray Firth on the northeast coast of Scotland. Did you know?
Once the capital of Scotland, the city of Stirling is located right in the middle of the country and has long been central to its history. It was said that whoever held Stirling held Scotland and the impressive 16th century stronghold Stirling Castle is still located right in the heart of the Old Town. In
