Bradt - Britain's Sacred Places - Slow Travel

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Discover Britain's rich tapestry of sacred sites, from famous landmarks like Stonehenge and Lindisfarne to hidden pilgrimage spots and places with unique cultural significance. This guide covers a wide range of locations across England, Wales, and Scotland.

An updated journey through Britain's most revered and intriguing sacred places.

This book, originally published as Sacred Britain in 2011, has been extensively revised and expanded with new destinations, now forming part of Bradt's acclaimed Slow Travel series. It highlights a diverse collection of sacred sites, including iconic locations such as Iona, Stonehenge, and Lindisfarne, alongside lesser-known pilgrimage destinations, ancient stone circles, holy wells, and secluded spots.

The guide also explores places that attract specific interest groups, from philosophical followers to fans of notable figures. Among these are Karl Marx's tomb in Highgate Cemetery, Princess Diana's memorial statue in Kensington Palace Gardens, and for sports enthusiasts, Twickenham rugby stadium.

Updates include refreshed information on Stonehenge, Tintagel, and Monkwearmouth-Jarrow, as well as exciting new additions like Goat's Hole Cave on the Gower Peninsula, Creswell Crags in Nottinghamshire, Stanton Drew in Somerset, and St Nectan's Glen in Cornwall. The book also features the island on the Althorp estate where Princess Diana is buried.

Covering a broad spectrum of sacred locations, the book spans from remote islands and ancient chalk hill carvings to hot springs and sites steeped in myth, legend, and apparitions. It embraces soaring cathedrals, Buddhist and Hindu temples, shrines to martyred saints, and sites connected to irreligious philosophers and iconic rock stars. These places hold significance for art, music, literature, sport, crime, and deep emotional ties for those with ancestral roots in Britain.

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