SUTTON Travels: Places to see in the UK

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11 August 2024

Cornwall England UK

St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Cornwall is a ceremonial county in southwest England adjacent to the county of Devon.

See the links to places we visited in Cornwall below these photos.

We arrived at Penzance railway station from Plymouth to begin our exploration.

Next, we took the bus to Marazion.

Cornwall Explorer

Marazion, Cornwall

This lodge below is near the bus stop.

Off shore is an island known as St Michael's Mount where you will find incredible views above steep cliffs, beautiful gardens, and an old chapel with brilliant stained glass artwork.

Below is a photo of the causeway leading to St Michael's Mount.

Later, we took the bus to Lands End where we enjoyed more fabulous views, walking trails, and ice cream.

Lands End, Cornwall

We enjoyed visiting the area via the Cornwall Explorer.

A few more pictures in Cornwall.

BELOW ARE THE LINKS to the sites mentioned here and other places in the UK.

St Michael's Mount

Lands End

Plymouth (Mayflower site)

Places to visit in the UK

Places to visit in England

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Lands End Cornwall England UK

The sign - The Lands End

Of course there's a welcome centre and shop.

Whilst at Lands End, you may want to visit the historic Greeb's Farm.

There's plenty of trails for exercise and opportunities to enjoy the coastal views.

Off shore is a rocky island known as the Armed Knight.

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Google Map showing Lands End and the Penzance Railway Station

St Michael's Mount, Cornwall England UK

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island located in Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England.

The views from the mainland are stunning.

The Mount is connected to the town of Marazion, Cornwall by a causeway that is passable between midtide and low water.

The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It has a castle and chapel that have been home to the St Aubyn family since around 1650.

Before heading back to the main land, a look at some flowers.

The island features subtropical gardens and offers stunning views of the surrounding bay.

Historically, St Michael's Mount served as a counterpart to Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France.

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Website: St Michael's Mount Cornwall – Historic Castle & Island (stmichaelsmount.co.uk)

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26 July 2024

Betws-y-Coed, Wales UK

Betws-y-Coed is a charming village and community nestled

in the Conwy valley within Conwy County Borough, Wales.

Its name translates to “prayer-house in the woods” in Welsh.

Enjoy some shopping and lunch or refreshment as you wander

about the village.

St. Mary’s Church in Betws-y-Coed, Wales,

is a captivating Anglican parish church with a rich history.

The church was built between 1870 and 1873 to accommodate the growing number of summer visitors to the area. It replaced a medieval church dedicated to Saint Michael. The Lancaster partnership of Paley and Austin designed it, with the commission won by Hubert Austin. The principal benefactor was Liverpool businessman Charles Kurtz.

St. Mary’s features a cruciform plan with a tower at the crossing and an organ chamber to its south. The exterior is constructed in rubble stone with sandstone dressings, and it has slated roofs. The architectural style is Transitional Norman. Notable features include lancet windows, a five-light chancel window with plate tracery, and a rose window.

Inside, you’ll find arcades with pointed arches, a font in black and burgundy marble, and a sandstone pulpit in Early English style. The chancel floor is tiled, and the choir stalls and reading desks follow an Arts and Crafts design. The exquisite stained glass includes works by Shrigley and Hunt of Lancaster and others based on designs by Edward Burne-Jones.

Betws-y-Coed is a haven for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

With two rivers running through it, the village feels like something out of a fairytale. Explore the verdant forests, cascading waterfalls, and incredible walks in the area.

Pronunciation

An approximation of the way to say the town's name is

bet-ooze-uh-koid

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16 July 2024

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace 2024
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Kensington Palace, located in the heart of Kensington Gardens in London, England, is a historic royal residence with over 300 years of history.

Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood here.

Queen Victoria Monument at Kensington Palace
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On 1 July 2021, The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex commissioned a statue honouring the memory of their mother, Princess Diana who lived at the palace for 15 years and enjoyed the restful picturesque Sunken Garden.

Inside the Palace

We toured the palace as part of our Royal Palaces membership in 2024. Organised self-guided tours follow different sequences of rooms for the Kings and Queens apartments.

King's Apartment

Queen Victoria's Bedroom in the Queen's Apartment
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Queen's Bedroom, Kensington Palace
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More photos of the palace-

A grand musical clock commands attention in the centre of the Cupola Room. Princess Augusta purchased the work created by clockmaker Charles Clay in 1743.