UK Area Guide - South East
South East England is England at its best! From Kent, the 'Garden of England' to the breathtaking Dorset Heritage Coast and the Isle of Wight to the mellow Oxfordshire villages, the South East of England provides the perfect mix - quaint villages, rolling countryside, dramatic coastline, seaside chic and heritage cities. Choose from rural tranquillity, city sightseeing, invigorating coastlines and seaside fun for a break with great variety.
There are dozens of gardens to visit in the South East, which brim with unforgettable pleasures, from the world famous Sissinghurst and romantic Nymans, or Cliveden overlooking the River Thames near Maidenhead to the Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park or exotic Leonardslee, near Horsham.
History has left a trail of magnificent buildings from all eras, Fishbourne Roman Palace, 12th-century Canterbury Cathedral and wonderful castles such as Leeds Castle in Kent or Windsor Castle, the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
You are never far from the coast and its associated maritime heritage. The Historic Dockyard at Chatham covers 400 years of maritime history while Portsmouth is the site of Henry VIII's ship the Mary Rose, Admiral Lord Nelson's HMS Victory and HMS Warrior.
It's easy to escape the crowds here, visit the Oxfordshire Cotswolds famed for its thatched stone cottages, or walk high up on the North and South Downs or the Surrey Hills - it's well worth the effort!
So close to London, this region of history and heritage, coast and countryside awaits your discovery!
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Quick Links
South West England Portal
Major Cities/Points of Interest In Area
Exeter
Truro
Plymouth
