Wigan grew rapidly during the nineteenth century as a major cotton mill town and centre for coal mining, aided by the construction of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal which passed through the town. These industries continued well into twentieth centu...
The history of Macclesfield goes back to a Saxon settlement once held by Edwin, Earl of Mercia. It became a centre for silk-button making and by the eighteenth century had become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of finished silk. Several i...
Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District is the essential guide for anyone interested in discovering and enjoying this popular sport at its leading UK location – the stunning Lake District National Park. Jo Moseley, passionate paddleboarder an...
This is the essential guide to the north of Scotland, on a route which begins in Inverness, weaves westwards to Applecross and then northwards towards Torridon. From Ullapool it leads to the most northerly points in Britain, passing by Caithness a...
Navigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use and up-to-date A-Z Street Atlas. Large scale A-Z street mapping of London. This A4 street atlas offers the perfect combination of coverage and clarity, the area covered ranges from He...
London’s leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours guides readers off the beaten path and through the doors of London's lesser known but most authentic pubs. Welcome to the world of London’s finest backstreet boozers. ...
Cornwall is known for its spectacular scenery, tiny fishing harbours, sandy beaches and surfing. Outside the tourist hotspots it has an intricate landscape full of life, where the ancient meets the modern. This guide takes you deep into this lands...
The heart of Scotland is its landscape. Follow in the footsteps of countless generations to experience the drama, romance and mystery of this ancient country. Aerial photography has the power to capture the lasting impression left on the land acro...
Don’t just take your dog for a walk. Take your dog for one of Britain’s 100 best dog walks. These country routes are custom-made for you and your four-legged friend. Ranging from 2 to 6 miles, they cover the whole of the UK and take some of our...
New expanded edition of the best-selling adventure guidebook. Wild swimming, secret beaches, lost ruins, caverns, ancient forests, treehouses, micro-breweries. Hundreds of photographs and maps. 1000 locations with coordinates and directions. * ...
Is there anything new to say about Robert Burns? John Cairney says it's time to trash Burns the Brand and come on the trail of the real Robert Burns. He is the best of travelling companions on this entertaining journey to the heart of the Burns st...
This best-selling A3 format atlas is available in two binding styles; softback and spiral bound. Each page has been titled with its geographical location so you can turn to the page you need more easily. Wide minor roads (more than and less than 4...
A guidebook to 40 circular day walks in the South Downs National Park. Exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester, there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 8 to 18km (5...
This is a unique celebration of 100 of the most dramatic and storied lighthouses along the coasts of Britain. Illustrated with fantastic retro art by award-winning artist Roger O'Reilly, this guide to the sentinels that guard Britain's shores is a...
A guidebook to 30 walks on the Jurassic Coast of Devon and Dorset. Covering the coast between Exmouth and Bournemouth, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes. The walks ran...
The latest title from UK travel publisher Cool Places, 200 Hotels showcases the very best Hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses that Britain has to offer. Based on the UK accommodation website Cool Places, and compiled by Rough Guides founder Martin Dunfor...
Bradt's new cycling guide to Surrey - part of a growing series designed for the saddle bag - offers 21 routes, each including comprehensive directions plus contextual exploration of history, wildlife and culture, written by avid cyclist and histor...
The best-selling guides to Britain’s canals and rivers for more than 50 years. The map companion to the Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides, covering the entire network of canal and river navigations in England, Scotland and Wales, including newly ...
Guide to walking the 135 mile Glyndwr's Way National Trail through mid-Wales, from Knighton to Welshpool, following in the footsteps of medieval Prince of Wales Owain Glyndwr, taking in quiet hills, forests and rolling countryside. 9 stages, plus ...
Explore & Discover Liverpool is your essential companion for exploring and photographing one of the UK's most beautiful cities. Geoff Drake is one of Liverpool's finest photographers. He takes us on a tour of the city and its suburbs from the Wate...
London: Through a Fashion Eye is the new travel title from globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, following on from the bestselling titles on New York and Paris. Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through London, showing you...
With diary entries, quotations, poems, essays and extracts, this is an exquisite time capsule of literary London which takes you on a captivating journey through the city. London: An Illustrated Literary Companion, compiled by Rosemary Gray, captu...
Come on a trip around London town with this colourful search and find book! There Are 101 Things to Find in London is sure to keep tiny tourists entertained, with over 101 things to spot. From a double-decker bus to marching guards at Buckingham P...
Get set for the ultimate fun-filled tour of London with this awesome activity book. From making your own Buckingham Palace guard and colouring the Crown Jewels to a Kew Gardens spot-the-difference and a Great Fire of London board game, this book i...
