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A Different, Low-Waste Hotel Experience at The Drey, Earl’s Court, London
The Drey is an affordable, room-only hotel in London based on a lower-waste way to stay. There is no restaurant and no bar but its proximity to a wide range of both in Earls Court, London and partnerships with local businesses allows guests to enjoy a genuine local London experience while staying…
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A Stroll Through the History of Penzance in Cornwall
Thanks to its notoriety as a smugglers’ haunt, its importance as a coinage town for the tin mining industry and its popularity as a seaside resort Penzance has an architectural landscape spanning several eras including elegant Victorian mansions, an Art Deco open-air pool, a Georgian crescent, a…
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A Garrison, Gigs, Goats and Glass Fusion on St Mary’s in Scilly
A visit to the Isles of Scilly, also known as Scilly, is a unique adventure. St Mary's is the largest of the islands and has a lot to offer including a walk around the Star Castel garrison, watching gigs rowing between islands and meeting the Scilly Billies part of the Isle of Scilly Wildlife…
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Getting to Know Farnham in Surrey
Farnham, snuggled in the rolling hills of Surrey, has a rich history including recognition as one of the earliest commuter towns in England. The Bishop of Winchester had a castle here and his royal guests would hunt in Farnham Park. Its heritage includes breweries and potteries culminating in its…
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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.
