Around The Coast of Britain, Part 1

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1. In the far north east of England you will find the second largest inhabited castle in the land. Where are we? Berwick Alnwick Newcastle Lindisfarne

2. As we travel southwards from the far north east of England, we bypass the cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough to arrive at the relatively small seaside town of Whitby. It is has two very famous 'sons', one real one fictional. Who are they? Captain Cook and Dracula Captain Cook and Dr Jeykyll Robert Clive and Frankenstein James Watt and Mr Bumble

3. This part of the east coast is designated as a Heritage Coast. We are at Flamborough Head, a seven mile long spit of land near Filey, in Yorkshire. There are two lighthouses located on the Head. When was the later one constructed? 1815 1795 1806 1900

4. Travelling down the east coast we cross the Humber estuary and enter Lincolnshire. At the southern end of the county is a large, roughly square, body of water. It has an association with an old King of England. Can you name the King? Richard I John James II Charles II

5. Norfolk is known for many things, including the Broads, Norfolk Lavender and Norwich with its Cathedral and Castle. It also has a seaside town that is unique in the UK in that it is the only east coast resort that faces west. Can you name the town? Cromer Skegness Hunstanton Kings Lynn

6. Following the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk southwards, we come to a small town in Essex that has had a long association with the sea. It was once a Royal Naval base, and, at one time, the only safe anchorage between the Thames and the Humber. There is still a ferry port with routes to both Holland and Denmark. Where have we arrived? Clacton Ipswich Harwich Felixstowe

7. In the far south east of England there is a low lying area covering approximately 100 square miles. Its name is Rodney Marsh. True False

8. We are on the south coast of England. Our journey takes us past the ancient town of Rye and one of the original Cinque Ports, Hastings. Just past Eastbourne is an area of outstanding natural beauty that includes Beachy Head. There is also a range of chalk cliffs. What is the name of this range cliffs? Lovers Leap The Needles Seven Sisters The White Cliffs

9. Continuing our trip westward along the south coast, we come to Britain's second smallest county, The Isle of Wight. Which of the listed facts is NOT true? It holds a major annual rock festival Queen Victoria died there It has the second highest tide on the planet The Roman name was Vectis

10. As we continue our journey westward along England's southern coast, we enter the beautiful county of Dorset. We have arrived on England's 'Jurassic Coast'. Just to the south of Weymouth is s small spit of land that is connected by a narrow causeway. At the southern tip of this isle is a lighthouse. Which lighthouse are we standing by? Bishop Rock Portland Bill Eddystone Strumble Head