Trekking in England, Scotland and Wales provides walkers with some of the best and most exciting trails in the world. Forget travelling across the world for a taste of adventure; we’ve got all we need right here! Not all walks in Britain were created equal, though. Some offer a true and all-encompassing sense of the […]
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Adventure Activities in Northern Ireland
The rugged Northern Irish coast takes a real battering from the sea and the winds. Now, there are those who might see that as a problem or at least a challenge for the holiday maker but travellers with a bit of steel and a sense of adventure know Northern Ireland as a wet and windswept […]
An Introduction To Chepstow
Chepstow is a town in the Welsh County of Monmouthshire, which adjoins the border of Gloucestershire in England. It is most noted for its impressive castle, which happens to be the older stone castle in Britain. It also has a racecourse, which also hosts Welsh Grand National. Sitting on the river Wye, the town is […]
Esher, Surrey
Esher Sharing boundaries with several Greater London boroughs is Esher, a town in the Elmbridge Borough of Surrey, known for its historic and sporting attractions. Esher’s history can be traced back to mentions in the Domesday Book, and it later developed as a stop for Stagecoaches on the London to Portsmouth road. Esher is also […]
New museum and art gallery in Shrewsbury announces its opening date
After a long five year project finally one of England’s top medieval towns is ready to open up an attraction that is likely going to become a landmark in the country. On April 1st the Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery will open its doors. The first collection will be an international collection from Frank Cohen […]
Hotelier goes on a Basil Fawlty style rant following bad reviews on TripAdvisor
The manager of a budget Glasgow hotel has been sacked after he reportedly told an unhappy guest to ‘get real’ following a negative review they posted on TripAdvisor. The Georgian House Hotel has a 3 out of 5 star rating on the online travel review site and describes itself as a “cheap hotel in a […]
Get booked now if you want to travel by train at Easter 2014
With 2014 fast approaching you should be booking your train ticket if you intend travelling over the Easter period. The fact is that the later you leave it the more it will cost you, and by leaving your travel arrangements until the last minute you could well end up spending hundreds of pounds more than […]
Rail Europe set to rebrand this year
If you’re one of those people who would enjoy nothing more than hopping on the train for a relaxing trip from romantic Paris to cosmopolitan Barcelona and being a stone’s throw from the colourful beaches on the edge of this Spain city, then you might be in for a bit of a shock come new […]
Romeo and Juliet Escape from Valentines Cycling
You can have the opportunity to meld into the passion and elegance of a truly wonderful Shakespearian play or you could indulge yourself in a charming Snowshill Manor; afternoon tea. The offer comes from Compass Holidays and is aimed at all star-crossed lovers looking for a romantic and idyllic getaway, on a bike. Based in Mickleton, the two day […]
12 day’s worth of goodies plus a chance to win! From caravan insurer
Caravan insurance specialists Cover4Caravans are running a special 12 days of Christmas campaign beginning December 9th on their Facebook page. As part of the promotion the Cover4Caravans team will offer a free or money saving deal on each of the 11 days. They also will offer a great caravan tip of the day to readers. […]