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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 Light Trail.
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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.
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A Watercress Lodge
For anyone wanting to experience some unusual holiday accommodation the self-catering Watercress Lodges are ideal. These cosy wooden lodges that mimic wooden railway cottages offer accommodation on two floors for up to six people in a rural setting. An added attraction is the proximity of Ropley Station on the Watercress line. A great opportunity to watch steam engines in action.
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Fossils, Fiction and Films in Lyme Regis
Jane Austen, John Fowles, and Henry Fielding are just three of many famous writers who have found inspiration in Lyme Regis, a pretty seaside town on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The town is also famous as the birthplace and home to Mary Anning, a palaeontologist before her time but is now recognised for her ground-breaking work not only in the Lyme Regis Museum but worldwide and honoured by a statue in her home town.
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A Walk through Wadebridge in Cornwall
Designated one of the best places to live in Britain, Wadebridge, on the both banks of the River Camel estuary linked by the Seventeen Arch Bridge, the longest stone bridge in Britain. This popular town retains the charms of a typical Cornish town featuring a 1930s cinema, a town hall built in the architectural Gothic revival style and a parade of independent shops.
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Stay in a Pub: Pride of Paddington
The United Kingdom is well-known for its huge variety of public houses fondly known as pubs. Many of these pubs offer accommodation, including the Pride of Paddington in London. Stay in a Pub is a website that has created a collection of the best pubs with rooms.
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Houghton Lodge & Gardens - A Top Attraction in Hampshire
Houghton Lodge & Gardens in Hampshire is 230 years old this year. As part of the celebrations the new Oriental Garden was officially opened by Charlie Dimmock, expert gardener and television presenter. Created in a corner of the parkland that surrounds Houghton Lodge, a Cottage Orné, this new garden enhances other attractions in the grounds including a Walled Garden, the Peacock Garden, a wilded area and a Herbaceous Border.
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Explore the Vibrant Town of Falmouth in Cornwall
Falmouth, Cornwall, Falmouth Harbour, National Maritime Museum, St Mawes Castle, Discovery Quay, Prince of Wales Quay, Pendennis Castle, Arwenack House, Custom House Quay, King’s Pipe, Arwenack House, Gyllyngdune Gardens, The Moor in Falmouth, Royal Mail Packet Station, British Empire, Fal Estuary,
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Thalassa in Falmouth – Self-Catering Property above Falmouth Harbour
Ideally situated in the centre of Falmouth with a large balcony overlooking Falmouth Harbour at the rear Thalassa is a delightful place for a holiday in Cornwall. The light, spacious rooms in this four-bedroomed apartment offer excellent accommodation for families or groups of friends. Thalassa is booked through Apects Holidays.
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Romsey: A Town on the Famous River Test
The historic town of Romsey in Hampshire lies on the banks of the River Test which flows through it and its tributary, Fishlake Stream, that trickles along its streets. This pretty town is famous for its Norman Abbey and continues to uphold the tradition of regular markets in its Market Place and Cornmarket.