South East England

South East England is a region rich in experiences. It has something to offer every age group and every traveller. Relax in the tranquil settings of some of the most beautiful gardens and parks, stroll through the streets, villages, towns and cities and experience the architectural heritage on offer.

Download the Dover & Canterbury podcast (5.4Mb) to hear about Dover's ancient history and its significance in WWII, the Canterbury Tales retold in walk-through animated shows and the fate of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. 

Download the Midhurst & Petworth podcast (5.2Mb) and discover more about these classic English towns. Midhurst, with ancient red brick buildings and ruins of a Norman castle, has an interesting literary collection and is birthplace to the author H G Wells. Petworth is famed for its stately home which boasts a collection of musical instruments carved out of lime wood.  

Download the Oxford podcast (4.6Mb) and discover more about the city of dreaming spires which runs on its own time zone, 5 minutes behind Greenwich. Enjoy the panoramic views from Carfax Tower, hear the 101 chimes of Christchurch and visit the Eagle and Child pub where JRR Tolkien read the Hobbit to friends. 13 Nobel prize winners and 22 British Prime Ministers graduated from this world-class university so don't miss the chance to go.

Download the Windsor & Marlow podcast (5.5Mb) to find out more about their attractions. Windsor Castle has a great history, boasting a range of paintings, armour and a beautiful chapel built in 1475. Follow the river 10 miles to Marlow, a fine and stylish Georgian town where Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein.