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Bright Lights, Big Cities sees Peter Naldrett present his personal recommendations for what to see and do in every city on the mainland British Isles, plus Douglas on the Isle of Man Crown Dependency, and cities in the Overseas Territories of Bermuda, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena.
As such, it’s a wonderful book to inspire deeper exploration of the British Isles (and beyond), and ideal for gifting to the travel-lovers in your life. It’s certainly a unique concept, as the author points out: “Nobody has attempted an all-inclusive cities’ guide to the UK. Usually in guides to the country you’ll find many of the cities left out completely, disregarded like they’re not worth visiting. The truth is, though, you could write a good-sized book on most of the cities included in this guide”.
In this case of Bright Lights, Big Cities, Naldrett’s focus is on sharing information that’ll enhance weekend breaks and day trips — a “whistle-stop tour” — with “Don’t miss” overviews highlighting key attractions, plus pithy personal suggestions for where to stay and eat.
Picture-rich and engagingly personable, Bright Lights, Big Cities packs a whole lot of inspirational insights into its lively pages.
Joanne Owen
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Bright Lights, Big Cities Synopsis
Enjoy everything that each of the UK's 76 cities has to offer with this delightful guide to day trips and weekend stays around the country.
In Bright Lights, Big Cities, Peter Naldrett visits all 76 cities on the mainland British Isles - and a few further
afield besides - to find out just why each of them deserves to be held up as the best of British. Our cities are a cornucopia of iconic landmarks, historic cathedrals, fascinating museums and fabulous eateries, and Peter looks at familiar places from an entirely new angle, as well as exploring the less well-known corners too.
From Aberdeen to Armagh and Wakefield to Wrexham via London, Lincoln and Liverpool, the book covers the very best places to stay and eat, cultural gems from architecture to sports and theatre, parks and green spaces, as well as great places to take the kids. Ideal for planning a great day out, or a longer trip, Bright Lights, Big Cities tells you what not to miss, points out what you might have not discovered otherwise, and ultimately shows what makes each and every city special.
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9781844866632 |
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12th September 2024 |
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Peter Naldrett |
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Conway an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
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Paperback |
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320 pages |
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Travel
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About Peter Naldrett
Peter Naldrett is a writer specialising in travel and the outdoors. He has written a number of guidebooks as well as four books in the Dog Walkers’ guide series. He has also written for magazines such as Geographical, The Big Issue and Dalesman as well as The Daily Telegraph.
When not writing and travelling, Peter teaches geography at a South Yorkshire secondary school.
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