Living in Northern Ireland means that you are never more than half an hour away from the sea and located on the east coast of the country is the city of Belfast. Much of the city is pedestrianised and very pleasant to walk around with musicians and entertainers playing on most street corners. For those who enjoy culture Belfast has its own Grand Opera House and numerous theatres. Belfast is also home to the world's largest dry dock and the wharf where the Titanic was built is definitely worth a visit.
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Cardiff regularly features amongst the best of British cities and deservedly so. One of the most appealing things about Cardiff is that you have the best of everything. Here is a city with restaurants to suit every appetite, wine bars, nightclubs and numerous sporting and entertainment facilities. Contrast this with the fact that just a short drive away, twenty minutes by car, you can admire the lush valleys and spectacular coastlines Wales has to offer.
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Fareham is a small market town situated between the two south coast cities of Portsmouth and Southampton. Whiteley Village is a shopping haven, full of designer outlets and a selection of eateries. It is located just a short drive from Fareham town centre and a two minute walk from Solent Business Park which houses a number of large business including Zurich Financial Services.
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Glasgow is a large cosmopolitan city located on the West Coast of Scotland, it is easily accessible with motorway links to Edinburgh and South of the border. Glasgow is a city with tremendous historical interest and was awarded UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999.
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The United Kingdom's fastest growing city, lively, prosperous and cosmopolitan, Leeds has something for everyone. Leeds is the largest financial centre outside the capital and is situated midway between London and Edinburgh. Fast and regular rail services mean you can be in the centre of London in as little as two hours.
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Situated in the north of England, both Blackpool and Liverpool are within one hour's drive of Manchester. Getting about in the city is very easy with extensive bus and supertram networks in place. Manchester offers a social scene that can reflect any cultural style and its sporting facilities both in the city centre and in the surrounding suburbs are second to none.
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The historic naval city of Portsmouth is situated on the south coast of England, just eighty minutes by train and sixty miles by road from the centre of London. Portsmouth's Ferry Port is second only to Dover and has numerous daily sailings to the Isle of Wight, France and Spain. Portsmouth is also home to an exciting new waterfront development Gunwharf Quays which has something for everyone no matter what the mood or occasion.
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Situated on the south coast of England, Southampton is one of the largest international ports in Britain, specialising in merchant shipping and cruise business. Southampton is one of the greenest cities in the country with The Common offering over three hundred acres of parkland. No matter what your age or interests Southampton will have something to offer, located on the outskirts of the centre is Leisureworld a large multi purpose entertainment complex.
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A rapidly expanding business city, Birmingham is situated in the Midlands around two hours' drive from London, Manchester and Leeds. The city attracts many annual events; The Belfry has welcomed the Ryder Cup on numerous occasions, and the National Exhibition Centre, located less than twenty miles outside the city, is home to the Motor Show and The Clothes Show Live amongst others.
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Lush countryside and rural life surround the town of Cheltenham, however if you want a taste of big city life, Bristol and Bath are convenient diversions. Most of the town's centre is listed as a Conservation area of Outstanding Importance. This includes the Pittville Pump where spa waters can still be taken and the Imperial Gardens which have hosted famous royalty, musicians and writers.
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Most famous for its annual airshow, Farnborough is situated thirty miles south west of London in the borough of Rushmoor on the Surrey/Berkshire border. No matter what your age or interests Farnborough has something to offer and transport links both in and around the town are very good.
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Whatever your interests you will be hard pushed not to find it in London. Supported by a vast underground network accessibility to anywhere in London is relatively cheap making it easy to live in the centre of town or perhaps commute from further a-field. Its numerous parks are attractive to those seeking green space and tranquility and its historical background offers captivating architecture and numerous historical venues. If however there is still something you cannot find offered in London, the accessible transport and motorway links mean you could be in Oxford in thirty minutes, or Paris in three hours.
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne is situated on the North East Coast of England within easy reach of Edinburgh and Leeds. It is becoming a dynamic entrepreneurial city with increasing opportunities for innovation, business and leisure.
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Sutton is located in the Borough of Surrey less than 25 minutes by train from the centre of London. Both the M25 and the M23 are easily accessible and Gatwick airport is only half an hour's drive away. Sutton is a great mix of both town and country, housing many modern amenities including numerous sporting and shopping complexes as well as being within easy reach of countryside and parkland. People living in and around Sutton will never be short of things to do; Epsom Race Course is less than ten minutes away and Denby's vineyard is located within a few miles of the town centre.
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Step into Swindon and you will find a thriving town that is rapidly approaching city status with all the social, leisure and life facilities you will ever need. Cinemas and extensive sports facilities complete the picture, with the Designer Outlet Village providing the ultimate destination for retail therapy. Set between the Cotswolds, Thames Valley and Wiltshire Downs, Swindon is in easy reach of delightful countryside and enjoys immediate access to both motorways and inter-city networks.
Located in the Irish sea, midway between the UK and Ireland, the Isle of Man is at the heart of the British Isles.
The Isle of Man has its own income tax and customs and excise services and is an established low tax area enjoying total independence from the UK on matters of direct taxation. As a consequence the island has developed into a flourishing and internationally respected offshore business centre. Jobholders based in the Isle of Man can benefit from an upper tax rate of 18%with generous tax-free allowances.
The Isle of Man's balanced economy combines traditional industries such as agriculture, fishing and tourism with areas of recent growth such as financial services, e-commerce and the film industry. With excellent educational, health and social amenities, the Isle of Man offers a unique quality of life, a colourful heritage and diverse scenic beauty.
Regular sea and air services for passengers and freight allow quick and easy access to and from the UK and beyond.
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