Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens 2006: The Comprehensive Annual Guide to Heritage Properties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland [Paperback]

Norman & Company Hudson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2006 | Series: Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens

Britain is one of the most popular destinations for United States travelers, and this comprehensive, established, best-selling guide brings together all the information in one volume to plan a trip that dreams are made of.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The British Isles are home to some of the most ornate architecture and breathtaking scenery in the world. And for travelers who wish to stand in the halls of kings and queens, walk in flawless gardens, and be awed by the majesty of long-standing castles and estates, this comprehensive, best-selling guide will help plan a trip that dreams are made of.
Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens, reorganized in a new user-friendly format for its seventeenth year of publication, is a lavishly illustrated, full-color guide to the homes, gardens, castles, and heritage sites of the British Isles. Completely updated and revised annually, this book contains all the information you will need to visit these properties, as well as special indexes covering overnight stays at historic properties, civil weddings, and special events.

Look inside to find:
• Brief descriptions
• Addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites
• Hours of operation
• Directions
• Admission fees
• Color photos

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Globe Pequot; 17th edition (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762739568
• ISBN-13: 978-1904387039
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,179,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Travel > Europe > Great Britain > Northern Ireland

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Hudson's Helps Us Plan Vacations to Great Britain, January 13, 2007

By 

R. Guldin (Silver Spring, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens 2006: The Comprehensive Annual Guide to Heritage Properties in Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Paperback)

We are working on arranging our 5th auto tour of Great Britain. We like to tour castles, gardens, and stately homes. Hudsons is indispensible for trip planning. It describes all the castles, gardens, and stately homes that are open and gives all the information we need to plan our trip--what you will see, when they are open, admission costs, and how to get there. The photos are fantastic. We found our first Hudson's 8 years ago in the local library when we were planning our first trip. Since then, we've bought a new edition every second or third year. The 2006 version is our fourth copy. The two main references we use for traveling in the U.K. are the AA Road Atlas and Hudson's. That's really all you need. P.S. Driving on the wrong side of the road isn't as hard as you'd think. Follow other traffic as you leave the airport and for another hour or so, especially through your first few intersections or roundabouts, and you adapt pretty quickly. We can see so much more by planning a trip using Hudson's than we would ever see on a bus tour. We wouldn't think of heading "across the pond" without it.