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Questions and information about traveling and touring in the United Kingdom.

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Places ending with 'ing' in the UK?

kettering, dorking, worthing, pickering, ing, tring, yeading, reading,ealing,gedling

Does the UK get snow in winter?

Yes, most parts of the UK see snow at sometime during the winter, Scotland being the northern most country gets the most.

Here are some common cities and there chance of snow in the winter;

London - 60%

Birmingam - 70%

Manchester - 75%

Liverpool - 60%

Newcastle - 80%

Exeter - 60%

Sheffield - 70%

Norwich - 65%

Aberdeen - 80%

Inverness - 80%

Cardiff - 65%

Belfast - 70%

Who owns the National Parks in the UK?

In the UK, the National Parks are owned by a combination of private landowners, NGOs, and public authorities. The National Parks are designated and protected areas, but the land within them remains the property of various owners who must adhere to regulations governing land use and conservation within the parks.

How many tourists visit skegness per year?

Skegness attracts around 4 million visitors per year, with the summer months being the busiest due to its seaside attractions and beaches.

How fast is oblivion at Alton towers?

Oblivion is a steel roller coaster located at Alton Towers in England. It was designed by John Wardley and was the worlds first vertical drop roller coaster. The debut for this coaster was in March 1998.

Oblivion is 65ft high and has a 180ft drop and has maximum speeds of 68 mph.

Is duel at Alton towers scary?

Really that depends on the person. It is marketed as a Family Ride, so a family should be alright. I would really recommend riders are 8+, though.

My personal opinion is that it's a great Family Ride, and me and my family always find it hilarious going round shooting ghouls.

It may seem scary but really is a fun ride!

How do you get from heathrow to nottinghill?

Take a Piccadilly line train, change at Earl's Court for a northbound District Line train. The station you want is Notting Hill Gate.

How high is Alton towers sky ride?

Oblivion reaches a height of about 65 ft and has a 180ft drop.

How much money can you bring to the UK?

There is no limit to how much cash a person can carry on a flight to the UK. If a person chooses to carry more than $10,000 you will need to declare it upon leaving and entering the US with US Customs. You will also have to declare any amount over Û10,000 upon entering and leaving the UK.

What are the hilliest cities in the UK?

Bangor, Bradford, Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lancaster, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool, Norwich, Sheffield, St Albans, and Stirling all have have fairly hilly city cores. However, pretty much every city has a number of areas of high/low ground. Sheffield and Bristol are however consistently undulating across the conurbation.

What stations does the York to London train stop at?

It depends on the service you use. A quick check on 'thetrainline' website listed the stops for the 08:00 departure this morning (15th Sept 2012) as... Doncaster, Newark North Gate, Grantham then London Kings Cross.

Some services only stop at Stevenage before arriving at Kings Cross. As I said - it depends on the service as to which stops it makes.

Best way to get from London to Leeds?

East Coast operate a direct service between Leeds and London King's Cross.

How much does it cost in a taxi from Manchester City Centre to Manchester Airport?

Look on the bright side, if your going to any airport then try Text a cab or email.

Town to Manchester airport is £15.50 normally £23.00

Town to Liverpool airport is £45.00 normally £60.00

How do you get to Walthamstow from Victoria?

Take the Victoria underground line to Walthamstow Central Station.

How long is the journey from Folkestone to Dunkirk?

The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 3227 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.

How far is London England to Devon in England?

The distance between the starting point and the destination is 224mi, (360km), and will take approximately 4 hours of driving time.

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Ah, but which part of Devon? Devon is a county, not a town.

What number bus can you get in Newcastle to go to RVI?

The number 32 bus stops on St. Thomas Street which is convenient for the Victoria Wing and also passes the Dental Hospital and Leazes Wing.

How many road miles to Gibraltar from dover?

The driving distance from Gibraltar to Dover, UK is 1,419.04mi / 2283.72km

Is Yorkshire in Northern London?

No. Yorkshire is a lot bigger than London and quite a way North of it.