5 Reasons to Visit The Adventure Travel Show
The Adventure Travel Show is back and looking better than ever. Taking over the London Olympia on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 January 2019, The Adventure Travel Show will play…
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The Adventure Travel Show is back and looking better than ever. Taking over the London Olympia on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 January 2019, The Adventure Travel Show will play…
Spoil the special person in your life in 2019 with an ‘Ultimate Romance Package’ at the glorious 15th century Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa in the heart of Suffolk’s countryside and be assured…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise fill their boots on local history while staying and dining at The Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk, as well as enjoying the most blissful spa…
Nhow London, a 190-room hotel under NH Hotel Group’s design and lifestyle brand, is set to open in London in summer 2019. Located between the City, Islington and Shoreditch, within…
Fans of the silent screen should virtually head to Bristol this March for Slapstick Festival 2024, a celebration of silent and vintage screen comedy, and much more. The initial Slapstick…
Summer 2019 will see the launch of a new London hotel and brand, Inhabit Hotels. Set in six Georgian townhouses off a quaint Paddington mews, Inhabit London…
It’s not just railway aficionados who can ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a heritage narrow gauge steam railway located in the western Lake District, as it is perfect for small and larger groups…
Premier Cottages still has self-catering properties available for the New Year and some are offering big savings for last minute bookers. Below are some of the latest deals on offer from across the UK…
February is the perfect time to visit the city of Derby, regardless of the state of the local football team Derby County’s fortunes. The 16th CAMRA Derby Winter Ale Festival…
The prize and the gallery that were both named for artist J M W Turner will be brought together in 2019, when the Turner Contemporary Gallery…
Part of a packed programme of events held each year on the island to the south of England, this year the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras will have the theme of the story of the carnival…
The Watercress Line is to receive two traditional wooden-framed carriages that are currently being restored to their former glory. They are expected to be in operation on the steam…
In 2019 Leeds Castle in Kent will host a series of special events and activities to celebrate its 900th anniversary. The original Castle dates back to 1119 when Robert de…
On a weekend jaunt to the depths of Somerset, Eileen Wise discovers in Babington House a luxury retreat familiar to many a star. A country retreat set in 18 acres…
With the Festival of Winter Walks taking place throughout the UK from Friday 21 December to Sunday 6 January with some great winter-themed walks, why not set the pace for the year ahead by booking one of Ramblers…
One Traveller has been announced as the winner of the ‘Best single holidays company’ in the small category in the prestigious 2018 British Travel Awards for the fifth year in…
Irene Caswell takes a micro-break to the Midhurst Spread Eagle in the West Sussex market town and discovers a hotel steeped in history that is truly fit for a Queen…
It’s only been open to the public for a few weeks, but White Peak Distillery is one of the largest commercial whisky distilleries in the whole of England. It will…
Relax and be pampered this Christmas at Grove of Narbeth, a privately-owned luxury hotel in the heart of the Pembrokeshire countryside. Stay for three nights over Christmas and indulge in…
Bowel & Cancer Research are joining Camden Market from December 3-10, selling FODMAP* friendly Christmas pies to raise money and awareness for the charity. The recipe…
The Pilgrim Country House Hotel in the Wye Valley has re-launched its entire range of food options, with over 50% of its lunch, afternoon tea, snack and dinner offerings now available gluten free…
Just London Theatre Breaks has launched seven new West End shows to its extensive bill, with audiences able to book one-night London breaks from £70 per person. The latest shows to take centre stage include Only Fools…
Writer and musician Anthony Joseph has said of his project Windrush: A Celebration, ‘How do we look at 70 years of musical and cultural impact?’ Indeed, so deeply entwined are…
Godshill Park Farm on the Isle of Wight has converted a disused barn into a yoga studio, complete with relaxing views over the farmland and their animals. Add to that some great, locally-sourced food…
The UK has so much to offer with its rich history, galleries, theatres and concert halls, its commercial and scientific enterprise and its varied and undeniably scenic countryside.
UK National Parks
There are 15 National Parks in the UK, ranging from coastal areas to mountainous regions in England, Wales and Scotland. There are currently none in Northern Ireland. Unlike National Parks in other countries, in the UK parts of the designated, protected areas can be owned by private landlords. Such areas as the Lake District, Yorkshire Moors, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Snowdonia and the Cairngorms draw hikers and naturalists to them like a magnet.
UK Weather
The British never tire of the weather as a talking point. Broadly speaking it is a temperate climate, although winters are becoming wetter and summers warmer, probably from climate change. Warmer in the South, wetter in the West and colder in Scotland and Northern Ireland, the UK climate can be subject to diurnal change on a sudden basis, although, with the advent of satellites, the weather forecasts are more accurate. It is wise to take a waterproof with you on an extended trip.
Northern Ireland
Since the Good Friday Agreement brought greater stability to this previously troubled land, visitors are on an increase. The Titanic Museum displaying memorabilia regarding that renowned disaster and Ulster Museum looking at 3,000 years of Irish culture and history, are well worth a visit. Outside of Belfast, the Mountains of Mourne in County Down and the Giant Causeway, 60 miles outside Belfast, are not to be missed.