Regional Tourist Information

Ireland

Famous for its culture, language, landscapes, and rainy weather, Ireland is one of the most remarkable places in the world. With Ireland being inhabited for over 8,000 years, historical highlights can be found at nearly every street corner.

East Anglia

The most famous attraction in East Anglia has got to be Cambridge University - one of the best-accredited universities in the world. This area is known for being flat, where you can see for miles and miles, but it is also known for its artistic side: this area has been home to many famous painters. The main cities are Cambridge, Norwich, Peterborough and Ely, and the major towns are Ipswich, Chelmsford and Huntington. Other places that can be found in that area and are worth mentioning are Bedford and Colchester.

West Country

west_1 The West Country has been an inspiration for some of world’s most famous writers. Jane Austen found inspiration in Hampshire to write some of her famous classics. Dorset was the location that inspired Thomas Hardy to write his best work. The scenery in this area is astonishing and it could also work as an inspiration for you, during your language course in a homestay. This area is also famous for its cider. Many cider producers arrange tastings, which allows you to have a look in their ‘kitchen’. Another, completely different, highlight in this area is Camelot Castle, the castle of Britain’s most famous king King Arthur. In general, the counties Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset (the three at the South West of England) provide gorgeous scenery.

Wales

wales_1 Wales or “Cymru” is located west of England and it has its own language and government. Wales is not highly populated and the nature is unspoiled. In the area Powys, which spreads over 30% of the whole country, is inhabited by only four percent of the total population. Wales has three main cities, with Cardiff being the capital. Swansea and Newport are the two other main cities. The Welsh are famous for dragons, sheep, and Brains beer. The Welsh love to sing and play Rugby. Their Rugby team is idolised by the nation.

South East

The South East of England is home to many great attractions. Highlights include local breweries, gardens, cathedrals, museums, and theme parks. The coast lines offer great beaches. These beaches are a touristic hot spot every summer and the inland is filled with historical and natural highlights.

Scotland

scotland_1 The land of the Brave Heart, Scotland is a stunningly beautiful country, famous for its whisky and Kilts. The languages spoken in Scotland are English and Scottish Gaelic. However, only 70,000 people, mostly on the western islands, still speak Scottish Gaelic. Scotland is a country with many inventions include electricity, penicillin, steam locomotive, the bicycle, and the rain coat. This might just be the perfect, peaceful surroundings to achieve the maximum progress with your InTuition Language course.

North England

north_england_1 Traditionally the North of England is the industrial heart of Britain, with large, industrial cities like Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool. This is not the only aspect the North of England is famous for: it still boasts beautiful scenery with the Lake District and the people are famously friendly. The major cities in this area are Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.

London Area

With London being one of the four alpha world cities (other ones are Tokyo, New York, and Paris), it offers greatness in every form. It is considered to be the financial capital of the world. London is also a place with great ethnic and cultural diversity, so be prepared to meet the world in London.

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.

Dublin area

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland and the city is famous for many things, but probably nothing more so than Guinness, one of the world’s best known beers, which was first – and still – brewed in Dublin, and its many, many pubs. Europe’s largest public park is also located in Dublin, the Phoenix Park. Places worth visiting are the the Dublin Zoo, the Temple Bar, the National Gallery and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Twelve kilometres south of the Dublin city centre is Dun Laoghaire, which is one of the major ports of Great Britain.