January 23, 2013
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A Visitor’s Guide to Manchester, UK Updated: January 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Manchester is one of the main hubs of North England and as such, is a spectacular cities to tour. From cultural attractions to outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone in this gem of a town. Here are just a few […]
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Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
January 21, 2013
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The History of Beaumaris Castle | North Wales, UK Updated: January 21, 2020 | By Claire | More Beaumaris Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Wales with many visitors from St Davids Holiday Park in North Wales choosing it as their favourite local attraction. Beaumaris Castle is a medieval stone […]
Tags: arrow-slits, beaumaris-castle, cadw, castle-north, edwardian-castles, gateley, green-park, impressive-medieval-castle, impressive-stone, ingenious-design, iron-ring, medieval-stone, moat, north-wales-uk, public-toilets, sheer-effort, st-davids, stone-structure, tourist-destinations, wonderful-day
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
January 18, 2013
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Llandudno in a day – a trip to one of the jewels of North Wales, UK Updated: January 18, 2020 | By Claire | More If you are touring the UK or happen to be on holiday somewhere within close proximity to Llandudno, you should definitely consider a trip over. Considered one of the ‘jewels’ […]
Tags: breathtaking-views, bronze-age, close-proximity, copper-mine, few-days, great-orme, happy-valley, hotels-in-llandudno, jewels, mini-golf-course, north-wales, prime-attraction, spring-and-summer, summit, swells, tram-station, victorian-pier
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
January 16, 2013
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Tipping in the United Kingdom Updated: January 16, 2020 | By Claire | More Anyone who is thinking of visiting the UK for the first time will be fully aware that they’re about to come to a country that offers a stunning collection of historic landmarks, iconic buildings, popular tourist attractions and spectacular countryside. What […]
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Categories: Travelling Tips, United Kingdom
September 20, 2012
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The Sights of Nottingham | United Kingdom Updated: September 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Nottingham in the East Midlands is distinguished by its rich history, making it one of the best cities in England to visit for those wanting to learn about everything from medieval England to the Industrial Revolution. Nottingham is also […]
Tags: air-raid-shelters, broadmarsh-shopping-centre, david-hockney, frances-stark, galleries-of-justice, heritage-centre, lace-industry, lace-market, lace-patterns, maid-marian, miniature-railways, nottingham-transport-heritage, robin-hood-legend, sherwood-forest, structure-exhibitions, traditional-castle, trip-to-jerusalem, ye-olde-trip
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
September 20, 2012
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London’s best kept secrets Updated: September 20, 2020 | By Claire | More Yes, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, are amongst the long list of ‘must do’ in London, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be tied down by the guide book. London offers a massive variety of places […]
Tags: art-visit, book-london, buckingham-palace, columbia-road, covent-garden, eduardo-paolozzi, electronic-shops, embankment, flower-market, london-trafalgar-square, massive-variety, old-barge, quietness, river-thames, road-flower, style-diner
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom
September 17, 2012
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Family Fun on the Outskirts of London Updated: September 17, 2020 | By Claire | More If you’re planning a trip to London and want to stay a little further out, you can take advantage of some of the many exciting family attractions that surround the capital city. Here, we look at just three of […]
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Categories: Amusement and Theme Parks, United Kingdom
September 17, 2012
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Culture and Art in London 2012 Updated: September 17, 2020 | By Claire | More The cultural scenes in London include a number of different mediums. These include architecture, music, museums, and festivals. The art lover will be offered a huge selection of opportunities to sate their artistic tastes and immerse themselves in the sights […]
Tags: art-and-culture, art-festivals, art-lover, artistic-ability, artistic-movement, artistic-pieces, artistic-tastes, different-art, england-art, food-festival, innovative-ideas, lion-king, london-theatre, mediums, museu, music-and-song, music-museums, phantom-of-the-opera, tate-modern
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September 17, 2012
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Britain’s Best Winter Gardens and Nature Escapes Updated: September 17, 2020 | By Claire | More The weather may be getting worst but if you can brave the cold and wet then it gives you the chance to enjoy nature at its very best. Britain’s wilderness beauty spots, gardens and wildlife hotspots can often be […]
Tags: beauty-spots, chilly-waters, christopher-owen, cornwall-england-uk, crisp-air, eden-project, eden-project-cornwall, humid-climate, loch-ness-scotland, outdoor-gardens, owen-jones, snowdonia-national-park, snowdonia-national-park-north-wales, stunning-landscapes, tropical-rainforest, warm-clothes, wilderness-beauty, winter-scenes, winter-wonderland
Categories: Nature, United Kingdom
September 16, 2012
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Moving to London? Here are Four of the Finest Neighbourhoods Updated: September 16, 2020 | By Claire | More If you mention London to people from outside the city, the chances are they will think of wide avenues lined with historic buildings and all within a stone’s throw of the River Thames. It perhaps goes […]
Tags: bohemian, cross-section, east-london, ewan, herry, historic-buildings, jewel-in-the-crown, london-england-uk, melting-pot, munro, narrow-streets, neighbourhood, neighbourhoods, rare-places, river-thames, shapes-and-sizes, sizable-proportion, steady-influx, urban-sprawl, western-suburb
Categories: Sights, United Kingdom