Britain and Ireland are the largest and 2nd largest islands in Europe. There are miles of great coastline, which varies considerably along its length. Towering cliffs, sandy beaches, rugged peninsulas, hundreds of smaller islands can be seen as you drive along the coastline. In Ireland, you’ll appreciate the ever changing scenery as you move around the regions, as well as unique features such as the limestone pavement at Burren in County Clare. Experience these countries’ diverse cultures and visit their historic landmarks, capital cities and spectacular coutryside by simple booking a self-drive holiday package. In most areas of Britain, you can just wander through the villages and towns to discover the evolution of British architecture. Almost every town and village has had a manor house at one time where the most affluent and influential family of the area lived. As they became too expensive to maintain, many were given to the nation for posterity. The English have always had a passion for gardening. Gardens cover a whole range from the grand scale landscapes created by Capability Brown in the 18th century to the Victorian kitchen gardens and the romantic gardens of the 20th century. In most parts of the country, you can find restaurants and gastro-pubs with a reputation for good quality imaginative food. International food of all kinds is well represented, but traditional British food has been making a comeback.

London is posed to host the 2012 Olympic Games – this will be the first time the games will be staged in London since 1948. Britain’s foremost spectator sport is football (also known as soccer) which is played from August till May. English Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea charge a small fortune for match tickets and sometimes you might not even get any as the club members have priority. There are also other sporting events such as rugby, cricket horse racing and tennis which are famous in Britain. Golf is also popular, after all, the game started in Scotland.

Freshwater fishing is the most popular participation sport. Permits are needed for most rivers and lakes but it is usually possible to buy visitor permits. Cycling brings you into closer contact with the countryside. There is a National Cycle Network of quiet roads and traffic free paths to follow. Outdoor activities such as kayaking, dingy sailing, water skiing , horse riding and pony trekking are available. Britain abounds with museums and art galleries. The British Museum and the National Gallery in London are world renowned  treasures that is worth a visit. If you have a passion for literature, then you will get so see the lands which inspired the works of writers such as Jane Austen, Bronte, Hardy, Shakespeare  just to name a few.

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