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Bedfordshire in the east of England, is well connected to the rest of the UK and accessible from London in around an hour and half. Bedfordshire is home to rolling countryside with the Downs, Chiltern Hills in the south of the county, Marston Vale where the local clay has been used for brick making and Greensand Ridge where a 40 mile trail runs from Leighton Buzzard to Gamlingay. The Great Ouse river and Grand Union canal wind their way through the county and provide relaxing locations for river trips and water sports such as canoeing and riverside hostelries.
County overviewA highly populated county in the centre of the country, West Midlands is crammed with visitor attractions showcasing the county’s industrial heritage, new city centre attractions and green urban areas.
County overviewHampshire is a large county on the South coast of England, famed for its national parks, stately homes and maritime history, accessible from London in a couple of hours by road and rail. The coastline includes two of Europe’s largest ports, Southampton and Portsmouth, home to almost two thirds of the Royal Navy. Inland you will find the national parks of the South Downs and the New Forest which together make up some 45% of the county.
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