Lonely Planet Britain (3rd ed) [Paperback]

Tom Smallman (Author), Bryn Thomas (Author), Pat Yale (Author)

Book Description

Series: 3rd ed | Publication Date: April 1999

In the TRAVEL GUIDES series, the third revised edition of a guide to Great Britain and Ireland which contains information on sightseeing, public transport, accommodation and places to eat for all budgets. It is illustrated with maps and colour photographs.

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Amazon.com Review

From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

If England, Scotland, and Wales are on your itinerary, here's your complete guide to famous sights and intriguing, out-of-the-way places that are hard to find on your own. Lonely Planet's Britain provides 160 maps--including 12 color maps of London; useful notes on British history, literature, theater, film and music; accommodation and eating options for every budget; details on public transport, long-distance walks, cycling, and driving; and information on how to trace your ancestors. The book includes a Welsh language section and a guide to architecture, including a glossary of terms. Also included is information on travel to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. --Kathryn True

Product Details

• Paperback: 1080 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 3rd edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864425783
• ISBN-13: 978-0864425782
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,562,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love LP, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Britain (3rd ed) (Paperback)

I have bought Lonely Planet guidebooks for both Ireland and Britain and I have zero regrets in doing so. I simply could not have survived w/out it in Ireland and it did not disappoint for Britain either. It is a great overview guide and covers most everything w/some detail but leaves it to you to do the exploring. Also, what is best about the guides is the way they respect all budget levels. For me I really like this, because I found myself mixing between hostels, B&Bs, and ritzy hotels and the LP was a great guide for all of them. I'm thinking of France or Germany next and I am sure the LP will be my guide of choice.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brillian--don't leave home without it and your brolly, December 23, 1999

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Britain (3rd ed) (Paperback)

This guidebook was my constant companion for my 3- 1/2 week trip through England, Scotland and Wales. I'd never travelled abroad before, but felt totally prepared, and had a wonderful trip. Excellent info on transport, B&Bs, sights, the works. I was always the go-to person for itinerary planing within the group of friends I was travelling w/, b/c of my LP guide. In a class by itself. Give me my passport,my ATM/VISA card, and an LP guide and I'll go anywhere!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another fine guidebook from Lonely Planet, April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Britain (3rd ed) (Paperback)

I recently took this guidebook on a two-week trip around the UK and found it to be just as useful and dead-on as every other LP book I've used (even though it is almost two years old). I looked at some of the others, and this the only budget guide for Britain worth picking up. Forget Fodor's, Frommer's, and Let's Go - this book is all you need for a trip to the British Isles.