Guidebooks?

[artnbarb]

I may start off with a general England guidebook for our stay next summer, but eventually I'll want guidebooks for specific areas. Many of the regional guidebooks I'm seeing on Amazon are older editions, and altho castles and villages don't change, updated websites and contact info are always appreciated. Anyway, I've ordered 2 books to start off with, one is called "Go Slow England". It was only $1, and if it gives me any ideas at all I'm way ahead of the game!

The second book I ordered was Rough Guide's Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight guide, because this is the one area I know we'll visit!

I also have the Rick Steves' England book, and altho not comprehensive, if it covers an area that appeals to me, I'll be happy!

 

[Eleanor]

It doesn't worry me if guide books are old as much of the basic information about what to see doesn't change. I always check websites on google for the latest information anyway.

Very often the older books cover places in more detail (and are cheaper!) and there may not be a modern equivalent. Rough Guides Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight will have lots more information than the rough uide England for example.

 

[Pauline]

The second book I ordered was Rough Guide's Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight guide, because this is the one area I know we'll visit!

I have that book and it is good for this area.

I also get the hiking guides for each area but you can borrow mine. I have them for several areas.

You can pickup good driving maps when you are here.