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The Ultimate Counties of England Quiz | England

A quiz about places in England related to specific counties.

A multiple-choice quiz by jako1982. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jako1982

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,408

Updated
Oct 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
626

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which county of England could you visit the Anderton Boat Lift tourist attraction? Hint

Staffordshire

Cumbria

Nottinghamshire

Cheshire

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many land borders with other counties does Cornwall have? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The town of Chippenham is in which English county? Hint

Berkshire

Hampshire

Devon

Wiltshire

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tatton Park in Cheshire is what type of visitor attraction? Hint

Museum

Country home and gardens

Amusement park

Wilderness

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Question 5 of 10

5. The town of Sandy in Bedfordshire is just off which major road link? Hint

A34

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Question 6 of 10

6. I am visiting Whitehaven today in the north-west of England. How many letters are in the destination county's name? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The international airport known as John Lennon is located in which English county? Hint

Cumbria

Yorkshire

Merseyside

Liverpool

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the county town of Shropshire? Hint

Market Drayton

Shrewsbury

Wren

Oswestry

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Question 9 of 10

9. The city of Salisbury is in which county? Hint

Berkshire

Wiltshire

Hampshire

Dorset

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Question 10 of 10

10. I live in the county of Staffordshire. I'm out and around the many towns of Stoke-on-Trent. How many towns make up Stoke-on-Trent? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which county of England could you visit the Anderton Boat Lift tourist attraction?

Answer: Cheshire

The Anderton Boat lift near Northwich in Cheshire is an example of engineering during age of the Victorians. It was constructed in 1875.

2. How many land borders with other counties does Cornwall have?

Answer: 1

Cornwall has two borders, but only one border with land. Devon is the county to the east. Any further south-west and you will hit the border with the sea.

3. The town of Chippenham is in which English county?

Answer: Wiltshire

Chippenham is just off the M4 motorway between Swindon and Bath. Wiltshire is in South West England.

4. Tatton Park in Cheshire is what type of visitor attraction?

Answer: Country home and gardens

Tatton Park is a beautiful attraction on the flight-path into Manchester Airport, so don't always expect it to be peaceful. The estate is home to a country house, gardens, parks, and farmland.

5. The town of Sandy in Bedfordshire is just off which major road link?

Answer: A1

It's on the A1 heading south to London. Bedfordshire County is found in the east of England.

6. I am visiting Whitehaven today in the north-west of England. How many letters are in the destination county's name?

Answer: 7

Cumbria (seven letters) is home to The Lakes. Cumbria has six districts.

7. The international airport known as John Lennon is located in which English county?

Answer: Merseyside

Merseyside is based at Liverpool. Merseyside has an area of 249 square miles.

8. What is the county town of Shropshire?

Answer: Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is located in the West Midlands region. It is a historic town.

9. The city of Salisbury is in which county?

Answer: Wiltshire

It's in Wiltshire, but close to the border with Hampshire. Wiltshire is landlocked.

10. I live in the county of Staffordshire. I'm out and around the many towns of Stoke-on-Trent. How many towns make up Stoke-on-Trent?

Answer: 6

The five towns that make up Stoke-on-Trent are: Tunstall, Burslem, Fenton, Longton, Hanley, and Stoke. Stoke-on-Trent is found between Birmingham and Manchester.

Source: Author jako1982

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