About South East

Speak quietly in quadrangles, don't walk on the grass (unless you're a fellow), and check opening times as many colleges restrict tourist access during term.

Try 'Gypsy Tart' in Kent or 'Banbury Cakes' in Oxfordshire. In Sussex, cream tea means jam first - the opposite of Devon's method!

Wear sturdy shoes as paths can be slippery, carry water as there's little shade, and stay well back from unstable edges which can crumble.

Photography is usually permitted outdoors but often prohibited inside state rooms. Always check for temporary restrictions during royal events.

Consider joint tickets for nearby attractions or English Heritage/National Trust memberships if visiting several properties. Many cathedral entry fees include annual passes.

Look for 'hunting pubs' in rural areas with traditional features like flagstone floors. In Sussex, some pubs still practice 'mulling' - warming ale with a hot poker.

Visit Jane Austen's house in Chawton, the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden, or follow the Wind in the Willows trail along the Thames.

In Oxford, it's illegal to 'tend to a cow' in the city center after 6pm - a remnant of medieval market regulations.

Many Sussex and Kent vineyards offer tours and tastings - book ahead as group sizes are often limited for quality experiences.

Use the excellent public transport network, support farm shops and local producers, and consider walking holidays along established trails like the North Downs Way.