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Hampshire 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.
County overviewLeicestershire is famed for its contribution the country’s food and drink culture – just think Red Leicester and pork pies! Leicestershire has a number of attractions for the visitor with historic buildings, gardens, stately homes and the National Space Museum amongst popular sites in the county.
County overviewNorth Yorkshire is a largely rural county with rolling moorland, valleys, wide open spaces and coastline of outstanding beauty. Packed with history, a Roman past and national parks to explore, visitors can explore the pretty villages, historic castles and stately homes in England’s largest county.
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