The Peak District
Part of Bradt's distinctive, award-winning series of 'Slow' travel guides to UK regions, the new, thoroughly updated third edition of The Peak District (Slow Travel) offers a wider, more personal selection of places to explore than any other guidebook. Slow down and let expert local author Helen Moat not only guide you around all the well-known places in this much-loved area, but escort you off the beaten tourist track to uncover the hidden corners of the Peak District, teasing out its special qualities. The author's love of interesting and colourful stories about people and places draws her to highlight quirky and unusual locations, from secret gorges, historical ruins and abandoned mills to strange follies and irresistible pubs. The result, for the reader, is a privileged understanding of what makes this stunning region tick - and why it deserves thorough investigation.Although mostly in the county of Derbyshire, the Peak District extends into parts of Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire - making it readily accessible from major cities such as Manchester, Leeds, Derby and Sheffield. Its small surface area harbours unexpectedly diverse landscapes, including deep-cut dales, rocky escarpments, weathered tors and far-reaching moorland. From the characterful mill towns of Holmfirth, Marsden and Uppermill to the historical stone-built settlements that lie in the heart of the national park; from the elegant spa town of Buxton to the colourful market towns of Matlock, Ashbourne and Leek, the Peak District is filled with story and history - and great beauty.Bradt's The Peak District (Slow Travel) helps you connect with the people who work and live in the national park through the author's first-hand accounts of their experiences, and helps you discover great places to eat and drink - with a particular focus on tasty, local and good-quality food in atmospheric venues and locations. An emphasis on car-free travel throws up a range of options for getting around, from walking, cycling, boating, buses and trains to more surprising modes of transport that form as much part of the sightseeing experience as they do simply getting from A to B. This is Slow Travel at its finest.
DK Top 10 Vienna
A city that emanates elegance, Vienna wows with its monumental palaces, grand boulevards, shimmering ballrooms and decadent caf矇 culture. Make the most of your trip to this beautiful city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Vienna has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vienna is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vienna you will find: - Top 10 lists of Vienna's must-sees, including Stephansdom, the Hofburg, the Belvedere and Hundertwasserhaus- Vienna's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink and shopping- Themed lists, including the best art galleries, music venues, Viennese dishes, things to do for free and much more- Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Vienna, plus six full-color area maps Looking for more on Vienna's history, culture and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Vienna or DK Eyewitness Austria. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
