Heart of England

The Heart of England has been at the centre of English history. Best-known for its universities, with Oxford University being of of the best-ranked universities in the world. In the 17th century this area was home to the English Civil War. The main cities in this area are Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol, Bath, and Cheltenham. Shakespeare fans should have a look in Stratford-Upon-Avon, which is Shakespeare’s birthplace.

Things to see and do

Oxford

Oxford is famous for its medieval university. Located only 80 kilometres north of London, there is a direct coach and train link with London. The fairytale-spires of city colleges boast the most beautiful, medieval architecture. The old library, the Bodleian Library, with its beautiful ceiling, is a must visit sight. Also, Christ Church is well worth visiting.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is located on the south coast of England and research has shown that this is the happiest place in England. So what better location than this to do an English language course with InTuition Languages? The Bournemouth Gardens, Oceanium and pier are definitely worth seeing. From the pier you have a splendid view of the bay and the coastline. The city is rich with beautiful buildings from the late 19th century.

Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a beautiful, Regent spa town in Gloucestershire, with Royal approval. It is located on the edge of the Cotswolds, a stunning range of hills with a size of 790 square miles. Cheltenham is famous for hosting UK’s flagship race in steeplechase horse racing. The town offers beautiful architecture and many historical sights, museums, and amazing parks are worth seeing.

Did you know…

... that The Great Hall at Christ Church in Oxford was used as an inspiration for the Hogwarts dining hall in the Harry Potter films? The staircase leading up to the hall and the Bodleian Library was used in the films.

... that there are 34 places in the world that are called Bristol? With most of them located in the US, but also ones in Peru, Barbados and Costa Rica.

... that the legend is that football player George Best appeared in four games for Bournemouth towards the end of the 1983 season?

... that Rolls Royce co-founder Charles Rolls became the first British man to be killed in an aircraft crash in Bournemouth on 12th July 1910?

... that the Walls ice-cream factory in Gloucester is the largest in Europe?

... that the owner of Gloucester Old Bank, Jemmy Wood, was most likely Britain’s first millionaire, and the inspiration for Charles Dickens’ Ebeneezer Scrooge?

How to get there

Local airports include:

• Bristol Airport
• Cardiff Airport
• Birmingham Airport
• East Midlands Airport
• London airports (Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and London City)

There is also a good train network and local buses can make short distance travelling really easy and comfortable.

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