South East England         

Summary
South East England includes the following counties; East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. These counties are all within easy reach of London so get the best of both worlds- proximity to the city as well as being located in the countryside. The South East boasts world famous cities such as Oxford for its dreaming spires and university, Brighton with its seaside charm and fabulous shopping and nightlife, Winchester boasting a magnificent cathedral, and Southampton and Portsmouth providing access to the seas. Kent boasts some of the UK’s loveliest countryside and is sometimes known as the “Garden of England” and in parts has truly chocolate-box views. It also boasts the White Cliffs of Dover. Hampshire is home to the New Forest and Southampton.

What to see/Highlights
Oxfordshire is a tourist mecca made famous by Oxford’s academic excellence and history. Oxford aka ‘the city of spires’ is built on the confluence of the Thames and Cherwell rivers and is home to the UK’s oldest university.

Cotswolds - Towns and villages with rustic names such as Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-Marsh simply ooze history and fairytale charm. Historic houses include Blenheim Palace, one of England’s World Heritage sites where Winston Churchill was born.

The New Forest is located near Southampton and has been given National Park status. It is an outstanding recreational area for walking and riding.

Brighton, this East Sussex coastal resort is often referred to as London-by-the-sea, not least because of it being within easy reach of the capital. The Royal Pavilion, built in the 19th Century for the Prince Regent resembles an Indian palace – not dissimilar to the Taj Mahal.