London Weekend Breaks: Haymarket Hotel
On one of their infrequent London weekend breaks, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the lure of the capital undiminished while staying at the Haymarket and visiting the West End. It’s…
The Old Stones, Megalithic Sites
The Old Stones is a comprehensive guide to all the megalithic sites in the British Isles, containing details of each site interspersed with historical context, written and edited by experts…
Hot Tub Heaven with Premier Cottages
Hot tubs are great for relaxation and can help with the pain of arthritis as well as muscle and joint injuries. They are also known to aid sleep – so why not book a break that comes with one. Premier Cottages…
Autumnal Alfresco Escapes with Spabreaks
If the summer is feeling like a long forgotten dream, why not enjoy an alfresco spa day/break and take advantage of what may become a perfect ‘Indian Summer’ as the Met Office shows temperatures are once…
Gravity Fields Celebrates Sir Isaac Newton
Visitors to Sir Isaac Newton’s home county can celebrate a true global giant thanks to a quirky journey through arts and science in the innovative five-day Gravity Fields festival in…
Top Autumn Festivals in the South East
The nights might be starting to draw in but there is still plenty to celebrate this autumn across the South East with food, beer and wine festivals offering visitors the…
9 Beaches in Wales You Never Knew Existed
Wales might be best known for its castles and sheep, but have you ever considered it as a beach holiday destination. Well, the weather might be far from ideal, but…
Hampshire’s Ode to Autumn in Winchester
If you’re looking for autumnal destinations in the UK, how about picking-up a copy of Keats’ Ode to Autumn, and following in his footsteps on The Keats’ Walk in Winchester?…
The Boathouse London Launches
This summer, step aboard the most distinctive addition to London’s boutique hotel scene. The Boathouse London – an industrial style barge turned contemporary bolthole…
Ride an Isle of Man Steam Train
For connoisseurs of steam travel and vintage transport, the Isle of Man is one of the UK’s hidden gems. Indulge your passion for times past on the Isle of Man Driving Experience, a week-long holiday …
Spa Break in the New Forest
Once the summer is over and the schools have gone back, peace descends, and prices drop making it the perfect time for an escape to the New Forest. The iconic, four-star, Balmer Lawn Hotel, on the edge…
Le Talbooth Dedham and Friends
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a weekend on the Essex – Suffolk border basking in the trio of delights at Maison Talbooth, Le Talbooth and Milsoms hotel and restaurant…
Great Rail Journeys Announces New Tours
Launched today, a new range of holidays under the ‘Exclusive Small Group Tours’ name by Great Rail Journeys . The York-based operator, familiar to many as ‘GRJ’ has announced its newest…
Get Ready for Staffordshire’s Horn Dance
The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, performed in Staffordshire since 1226, has survived for almost 800 years, and is now one of the oldest remaining annual rituals in the whole of…
Autumnal Walks from Celtic Trails
With summer well underway and autumn just around the corner, self-guided walking holiday specialist Celtic Trails has unveiled its favourite walks to book now for the season ahead, both at…
All England Stone Skimming Championships
A quintessentially English event, just a stone’s throw away from some of the most beautiful scenery, is set to see ‘athletes’ from across the country rock up to Windermere to…
Lindisfarne Festival, 2024, Northumberland
he Vaccines, Orbital, Tom Walker and De La Soul are headlining the Lindisfarne Festival 2024 held at Beal Farm, Northumberland from 29 August to 1 September. Overlooking the majestic Holy…
Wellbeing Break at Bodysgallen Hall
Bodysgallen Hall is a delightful country house hotel situated in 200 acres of glorious grounds. This autumn (28-30 September), the hotel is hosting its first Yoga, Fitness and Wellbeing Break…
National Spa Week 2018
National Spa Week 2018 (September 10- 17) kicks off in September with Spabreaks.com taking the reigns as the official booking partner of the UK Spa Association’s annual celebration of the spa industry and the…
Worldwide & UK Festivals in August 2018
In the UK and many parts of Europe, August is the start of the holiday season. So, it’s no surprise to see a plethora of upcoming festivals. Travel Begins at…
Enjoy Lyme Regis Food Rocks Festival
Enjoy the delectable produce of the South West at Mark Hix’s Food Rocks Festival in Lyme Regis (8-9 September), featuring demonstrations by celebrated chefs, supper clubs and plenty of seasonal…
Edinburgh Festival 2024 (Edinburgh International Festival)
The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 7 August, 2021. This year’s programme features some of the best…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 2 to 26 August, 2024. The world’s oldest fringe festival runs alongside the…
Celebrate Summer with a Roast Staycation
With holiday season upon us, many will be jetting off to warmer climes to top up their tans, see the sights and indulge in the local cuisine. But whether you’re…
