Travel Guides

All Ireland Travel
Travel consultancy firm concentrating on independent advice on travel, accommodation, events and attractions.
www.all-ireland.com/

Anothertravel.com
Search by town for accommodation, attractions, restaurants and transportation. Includes embassy contact details and facts about Britain.
www.anothertravel.com/

Association of British Travel Agents
Details on 2,300 UK travel companies that are members of ABTA.
www.abtanet.com

Association of National Tourist Offices
A useful site that connects you with 90 national tourist offices having offices in Britain.
www.antor.com

AWCTG
The association for Blue Badge Tousist Guides in Devon, Cornwall and West Somerset. Includes a list of members and links to tourism sites.
www.luxsoft.demon.co.uk/awctg

Beautiful Britain
British scenery, canals, places to visit, wildlife and ponds, plus downloadable screensavers, jigsaws, and desktop wallpaper.
www.beautifulbritain.co.uk/

Beautiful England
Picture guide to England and Scotland. Tourist information and maps.
www.beautiful-england.co.uk/

BeenThere-DoneThat
The Unofficial Guide to Great Britain. Pictorial guide to Great Britain and other relevant travel information.
www.beenthere-donethat.org.uk

breakswithtradition.com
Travel and tourist information guide featuring hotels and inns of character plus special interest activities, events, visitor attractions and special offers.
www.breakswithtradition.com/

Britannia Travel Guide
Packed with information including city guides, tours, travel tips.
www.britannia.com

British and Irish Villages Web Ring
A collection of web sites about villages in Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England.
www.orion-arts.com/villages/

Butlins Memories
Personal collection of information and photographs featuring the Butlins camps, past and present.
members.tripod.com/butlins_memories/index.htm

Castle UK
Locations of castles in England, Scotland and Wales with directions, maps, access, pictures and viewpoints.
www.castleuk.net

Castles
Photographs and descriptions of castle tours.
www.magical-romance.connectfree.co.uk/Castles.htm

cheap-holiday-deals.co.uk
Information and tips on how to find the best holiday and travel deals including a comparison service and links.
www.cheap-holiday-deals.co.uk

Citiguide
A travellers guide to cities in the United Kingdom. Accommodation, restaurants and entertainment information.
www.citiguide.co.uk

City Breaks
Brief summary tourism information for major cities with synopsis of accommodation and events as well as links to each city's tourism site.
www.citybreaks.org.uk

Country Connect
Guide to all the official, international, and tourist office web sites in the UK.
www.countryconnect.co.uk

Cruise Information Service
Provides news and facts about ocean or river cruise holidays, cruise line companies and conference venues on cruise ships. Part of the Passenger Shipping Association.
www.cruiseinformationservice.co.uk

Dave Barnes' Travellers' Guide
A collection of links to travel sites and advice for those intending to visit the UK.
website.lineone.net/~dl.barnes/

Days Out Atlas
Published in book form and as an online publication. Provides details and locations of over 4000 attractions in England, Scotland and Wales with full road maps.
www.daysoutatlas.co.uk/

Dedicate
Listing of links for anyone interested in a vacation, holiday or just a day out in the UK.
www.dedicate.co.uk/@uk

Destinations UK
Listing of places to go, eat and stay organised by county. Providing in depth information, useful tips and weather links.
www.destinationsuk.com

Disabled Holiday Directory
Listings of holiday accommodation and services for the disabled and handicapped in the UK and Ireland.
www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk

Gateway to North Wales and Cheshire
Guide for both visitors and regional tourism operators.
www.ldsts.co.uk

Get Booking
Directory of travel related sites.
www.get-booking.co.uk/

Getting About Britain
The British Tourist Authority's magazine guide to independent travel for overseas visitors. The web site provides transport and destination information links.
www.gettingaboutbritain.com/

Go Britain
Provides information about Britain and also has eCards, mailing lists and an online shop.
www.go-britain.com/

Good Beach Guide
From the Marine Conservation Society. Lists recommended beaches, giving water quality, activities, facilities and other tourism information for each.
www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/

Great Britain Tourist Guide
Information on the UK, from history to travel facts, and with regional guides to touring areas and lots of photographs.
www.great-britain.co.uk/

Group Trotter
A practical guide for group travel to Britain. Resources directory with suggestions and ideas of places to visit.
www.group-trotter.net/uk

Heritage Britain
Guide to Britain's historic houses, castles, museums and ruins; organised by region.
www.heritagebritain.com

Hilda Matthews
Qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide listing personal information and availability. Information about the tour guide, availability and contacts.
www.hildatouristguide.co.uk/

Hip Guide to the UK
An alternative, interactive guide with stories, photos, maps, restaurant reviews, entertainment and event guide, bookstore, travel tips, hotels, reservations and shopping.
www.hiptravelguide.com/uk/

Holiday TravelWatch
Database of information and advice for UK holidaymakers as submitted by other UK holidaymakers.
holidaytravelwatch.aimoo.com

HolidayNet.com
Directory of tour operators offering destination information and video clips (requires Real Video player), brochure ordering facility, postcards and links.
www.holidaynet.com

Holidays Uncovered
Package holiday reviews as submitted by visitors to the site. Destinations covered include Majorca, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Minorca and Ibiza as well as others.
www.holidaysuncovered.co.uk/

Holidaysites
Lodging, attractions, and activity guide for the United Kingdom.
www.holidaysites.co.uk/

Information Britain
Plan a trip on-line to the British Isles; hotels and attractions.
www.information-britain.co.uk/

Karen Brown's Guides
Travel guide to England, Wales and Scotland with lodging recommendations, driving itineraries and Michelin maps.
www.karenbrown.com/ews

Lets Go There
Things to do and places to stay across the UK.
www.letsgothere.co.uk

myUKvaction.com
Sell customised and themed itineraries for self-drive tours in downloadable PDF format.
www.myukvacation.com/

Off We Go
Directory of accommodation, attractions and events in the UK.
www.offwego.co.uk/

OK in the UK
Directory of attractions, activity holidays, boating, art galleries, zoos and accommodation chains.
www.ok-in-the-uk.co.uk

Our Town Is
Community site about People and Places in the UK and Ireland. Provided by schools in partnerships with business.
www.ourtownis.com

Outdoor Net
A series of searchable data bases for the outdoor type in the UK. It includes walking, cycling, snowboarding, and accommodations.
www.outdoornet.co.uk/

Outlook UK
Directory style guide to the whole country with accommodation, places to go and things to keep you busy.
www.outlookuk.com

Planet Britain
British music, arts, fashion, business, sport, technology and street culture. Find a wealth of information about the many attractions Britain has to offer young people worldwide.
www.i-uk.com/

Plus 44
Setting out to be an independent travellers guide to Britain, they offer information on towns, attractions, and accommodation. There is also a message Centre.
www.Plus44.com

RAC Route Planner
Online route planner for road travel in the UK.
rp.rac.co.uk/routeplanner

Robertson's Videos
Videos of the major tourist destinations in Britain available for online sale.
www.robertsons-videos.co.uk/

Sheridan's Guide
Information to help plan your holiday. As well as regional maps, descriptions of places of interest, there are addresses and guides of over 800 places to stay, from castles to campsites.
www.sheridans-guides.com/uk-ireland/uk-ireland/

Sightseeing.co.uk
Searchable directory of attractions by type, location or specific name.
www.sightseeing.co.uk

SouthAfricans.co.za
Describes the travel experiences of several South Africans in London. Includes member information and currency and visa details.
www.southafricans.co.za/

Stay in Britain
Guide to accommodation, attractions, bars, restaurants, pubs and petrol stations.
www.stayinbritain.com

Take a Glimpse
Online ordering of printed guides offering information on what to see and do in Scotland and Ireland along with vouchers. Site offers brief information and opening times of major attractions.
www.take-a-glimpse.com

The AA: Travel and Leisure
Travel Guide for the United Kingdom
www.theaa.com/getaway/index.html

The British Isles Show
Photos of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales featuring links to official town websites and other interesting information.
www.thebritishislesshow.com/

The Man in Seat Sixty-One
Information on travelling from London by land and sea. Destinations covered include Europe, Asia and the United States.
freespace.virgin.net/markgideon.smith/

Tour UK
A travel guide that includes where to go, where to stay and what to see.
www.touruk.co.uk

Tourism and Travel
Links to mainly British tourism, travel and accommodation websites: compiled by a retired librarian.
www.sylviamilne.btinternet.co.uk/plucked/tour.htm

Tourist Information UK
Tourist information guide to the top UK visitor attractions and most popular tourist destinations in Britain including museums, galleries, stately Homes, theme parks, the Royal Family
www.tourist-information-uk.com

Tourist Information UK
Information site from the author of the Exploring Britain mini guide books.
www.touristinformationuk.com/

Tourist Net UK
Details of and links to accommodation, attractions, activities and places to eat.
www.touristnetuk.com

Travel Britain
UK travel and tourism guide.
www.travelbritain.com

Travel Friend Guide
Drivers' guide to motorway services including food, accommodation and petrol.
www.travel-friend.co.uk/

Travel Hops
Travel and accommodation directory for England, Scotland and Wales.
www.travelhops.co.uk/

Travel Links
A non-commercial listing of links pertaining to travel and tourism for the first-time visitor to the country.
kdbt.homestead.com/art.html

Travel Publishing
Publishers of guides. Includes prices, guide description as well as an online guide organised by area.
www.travelpublishing.co.uk

Traveller's World
Comprehensive guide to places in the UK including thousands of related links.
www.cpoint.co.uk/tw/

Travelling to England
Information for travellers to England including contact details for embassies and consulates, cost of food, international dialing codes, local attractions, transportation and a forum.
www.travellingtoengland.co.uk/

UK Dreaming
Offers articles, advice, and an organised link section for those planning a trip to the UK.
www.ukdreaming.com

UK Experience
Travel brochures, competitions and tourism news.
www.theukexperience.com

UK Explorer
Directory of websites for travel, flights, accommodation, transport, events and holidays.
www.ukexplorer.com/

UK Holidays Online
Directory of accommodation, activities, holiday parks and restaurants organised by region.
www.ukholidaysonline.com

UK Photos
Collection of links to sites with photographs of the United Kingdom.
www.uk-photos.co.uk

UK Tourist Information
Tourism and travel information for England, Scotland and Wales.
www.uktouristinfo.com

UK Travel
A point and click guide to over 100 interesting places around the UK.
www.uktravel.com/

UK Travel Guide
Guide for visitors, including information on major cities, hotels, airports, timetables and tourist attractions.
www.ukguide.org

UK Travel Pages
Directory of travel related sites.
www.uktravelpages.com/

UK Travellers Guide
A rated directory of websites offering holidays, flights, trains, ferry, hotels, car rental and travel plans.
www.uktravellersguide.co.uk/

UK Travelway Ltd
Travellers guide with information and pricing for hotels, banquets, technical visits, gala dinners, sporting events, conventions, and outdoor adventures.
www.uktravelway.com/

United Kingdom For Visitors
About.com guide to Britain, including hand-picked links to the best of the web, and regular articles about what Britain has to offer the tourist.
gouk.about.com/

ViaMichelin
Offers maps, a route planner, restaurant, hotel and tourist attraction finder, and live weather and traffic information.
www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/HomePage

Worth a Visit
A text-only site of places worth a visit in Britain.
www.visitworthy.co.uk