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Discover Doncaster a Compelling City in South Yorkshire
Doncaster has emerged from its industrial shadow to become a city full of modern attractions blending seamlessly with historical buildings. Enjoy street food in the Wool Market, sip a coffee in the Corn Exchange and explore the museums in the Danum Gallery.
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Rivers, Ruins and Roadsters in Abingdon, England
England is known for its crazy traditions and bun throwing in Abingdon is one of them. Abingdon is an ancient market town on the River Thames reputedly the oldest continually settled town in Britain featuring the grandest County Hall and the Michaelmas Far, the longest street fair in Europe.
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The Auckland Project Breathes New Life into Bishop Auckland
It is thanks to one man, Jonathan Ruffer, founder of the Auckland Project, that the town of Bishop Auckland has undergone a successful regeneration to become a major tourist attraction in northern England. It all started in with a spectacular summer pageant, Kynren, that was to become an annual…
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Orchids at Kew Gardens 01 February to 02 March 2025
Are orchids one of your favourite flowers? if so, book your ticket for the annual Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens and revel in an amazing display of orchids from Peru and learn about the culture, agriculture and horticulture of this fascinating South American country.
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The Horse and Groom in Upper Oddington – a Special Place in the Cotswolds
For centuries the Horse and Groom Village Inn at Upper Oddington in the Cotswolds has served food and drink to locals and visitors to the areas. And the tradition continues under the ownership of Norman and Warren aka Drunken Sailor Holidays Ltd. But their refreshingly different approach – more…
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The Bristol Hotel in Bristol - a Perfect Riverside Setting
Location is important when taking a city break and The Bristol Hotel is ideally situated to explore the city of Bristol and its major sites including the M Shed and SS Great Britain.
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Review: Holiday Accommodation at Michelmersh Farm in Hampshire
Michelmersh Farm deep in the Hampshire countryside near Romsey offers unique holiday accommodation incorporated in the buildings of a working farm. Guests can take a tour of the farm and watch the fascinating robotic milking of its large herd of cows.
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Folklore - the Essence of the Isle of Man
The Manx people love their folklore and see their affinity with the landscape and the little folk as 'normal'. Share their enchantment on a visit to the Isle of Man by visiting the places where legendary figures and the Mooinjer veggey have appeared.
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Blenheim Palace Lights up for Christmas
Christmas at Blenheim Palace near Woodstock in Oxfordshire is truly something special and bewitches visitors of all ages. Enjoy Blenheim Palace's interpretation of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty. Then, as darkness falls, marvel at the enchanting displays along the Christmas Illuminated…
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The No1 Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3 – A Holiday Extra
Add a treat to your forthcoming trip and book an airport lounge through Holiday Extras which offer discounted prices at quality lounges such as the No 1 Lounge in Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport.
