Here’s a competing list to Sian’s list. Travelmonster who is another contributor to the TravelPod forums, has created her own list in the TravelPod forum discussion on the best places in the world. Here are her favourite places:
1. Cornwall
Fort Pendennis in Cornwall
“The sun was starting to burn off the fog…so everything looked surreal…as if rising out of the sea.” – Galavanttravel
2. New Forest & Dorset
Cheli in New Forest
“The weather was cold last night and I was fascinated by the thin, generously patterned glassy ice which sealed almost every puddle of water, large or small. It made a fntastic cracking noise when I tapped it with my foot, which was lots of fun!” – Cheli
3. London
Smiling_nomad at Parliament
It was so fascinating to stand in the room where Robin Cook declared his resignation in reaction to the UK’s pending involvement in the Iraq war; to learn about Lenthal and his defiant and incredibly brave act against Charles I, and to witness the current-day superstitious acts of members of the House of Commons rubbing the feet of Churchill or Thatcher. – Smiling_nomad
4. Cambridge
Phillipsb1 "punting" down the river
It is somewhat of a tradition in Cambridge to go ‘punting’. Punting is taking a boat, somewhat like a rowboat, and a person stands on the way back. – Phillipsb1
5. Peak District
Bandglittle walking in Derby
Like anywhere in England, the countryside in Derbyshire is covered in walking trails. This is a sight we pass on the way to Elvaston Castle.- Zento
6. Lake District
Shrubberies checking out the archaeological excavations
We spent 3 hours at Vindolanda, and could easily have spent longer. – Shrubberies
7. York
Fountains Abbey with Britt.mark
On to Fountains Abbey – established by 13 disgruntled monks in the 1200′s who stuck it big on Who Wants To Be A Medieval Millionaire and became the richest monastery in the known world. Absolutely awesome place. – Britt.mark
8. Chester
Latestarter in Chester
It’s several years since I was last in Chester and I’d forgotten how lovely it is with the quaint old buildings, riverside walk, tearooms and shopping. – Latestarter
9. Stonehenge
Stonehenge with Kamyp
Stonehenge is a love it or hate it kind of place for most people. I fall into the love it category. – Kamyp
10. Stratford Upon Avon
Roberth at Shakespeare's house
The sheer quantity of preserved buildings is incredible. – Roberth
April 27, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Um I think there is a problem here – When Ed told me we were going gliding in Kent, I was excited at first but soon became distressed – The Peak district is not in Kent. Trust me, I was there when they went gliding
April 27, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Oh, yeah you’re right. I dunno what I was thinking. I’ll change it.