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The Five Rise Locks celebrates its 250th anniversary
The locks at Bingley in West Yorkshire are considered one of the greatest feats of canal engineering of their day and are Grade I listed, in the same category as York Minster and Buckingham Palace. They sit on the Leeds to Liverpool canal, once one of England’s most important transport routes. The Bingley Five Rise…
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The Bush Hotel, Farnham, Surrey Review
Hotel Review The Bush is an independent hotel that has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1618. Steeped in history but embracing contemporary design, it’s the perfect blend of old world charm and contemporary design. Location: Known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, Farnham is a historic market town located in…
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The Fenwick, Claughton, Lancaster Review
Hotel Review: Overview: The Fenwick is a historic pub full of character dating back over 250 years making it the perfect place for a cosy short break in north west Lancashire. Location: The country inn is located in the village of Claughton (pronounced Clafton) on the A683 east of Lancaster, just north of the Forest…
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Roseate Villa, Bath Review
Hotel Review Location: The Roseate Villa Bath is a luxurious boutique hotel located on an elegant residential street overlooking the Henrietta Gardens in the centre of Bath. It’s conveniently situated just around the corner from the iconic Pulteney Bridge and within a short walk of the famous Pump Room and the city’s other main attractions.…
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Narrowboating along the Kennet and Avon canal
After enjoying a narrowboat holiday along the River Thames last year, we couldn’t wait to do it all over again, this time opting for a cruise along the Kennet & Avon canal between Devizes and Bath. Our waterways adventure started one sunny September morning when we drove to the Foxhangers Wharf base at Rowde, close to Devizes…
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The Seaburn Inn, Seaburn, Tyne and Wear Review
Hotel Review Location: The Seaburn Inn is situated in the seaside resort of Seaburn, close to Sunderland in the north east of England. For motorists, the area is accessible by taking the A1231 junction from the A1 and for those guests arriving by train Seaburn Station is served by Tyne and Wear Metro. Arrival and check-in:…
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Explore London Landmarks: Walking from Green Park to Piccadilly Circus
Follow my walk to discover the highlights of this beautiful part of London’s West End Start off at Green Park Underground Station which is served by the Piccadilly, Jubilee and Victoria lines. On leaving, I suggest beginning by exploring the park itself as the northern edge is next to the tube station. Green Park Green…
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The Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere Review
Location: The Angel Inn is a classic Lakes style country hotel situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park in the north west of England. The town lies approximately halfway along the lake between Waterhead at the north end and Lakeside to the south. For motorists, the A591 is one of the main routes into…
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The Crown and Thistle Hotel, Abingdon Review
Overview: The Crown and Thistle dates from around 1605, and is a Grade II listed property comprising of three individual buildings clustered around a cobblestone courtyard. It is thought that the hotel takes its name from the uniting of the English and Scottish Crowns under King James VI of Scotland and King James I of…
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The Black Swan Hotel, Helmsley Review
Overview: The Black Swan Hotel is a characterful inn dating back to the 15th century with an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one on the other and a Georgian House sandwiched in between. Location: The hotel is located in the centre of the attractive town of Helmsley within the North York Moors…
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The Harrogate Inn Review
Hotel Review Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire noted for its beautiful parks, gardens, elegant buildings, Turkish baths, high class shops and tearooms. I recently had the pleasure of visiting the town and staying at the beautiful Harrogate Inn. Overview: The Harrogate Inn is a historic, centrally located hotel formerly known as the…
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Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster Review
Hotel Review Location: The Royal Kings Arms Hotel is centrally located in the historic city of Lancaster and within easy walking distance of all the main sights and shops. The hotel was originally constructed in the 17th century in the reign of Charles 1 but was later rebuilt in 1879 following a devastating fire. Getting…
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CASA Hotel, Chesterfield Review
Hotel Review Location: The CASA Hotel is one of Derbyshire’s leading four star hotels and is conveniently located on the outskirts of Chesterfield, 6 miles from Junction 29 of the M1 motorway. For guests arriving into Chesterfield by train, East Midlands Railway offer regular services to the town from Norwich, London, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leeds. The…
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Top Things to Do in Aldeburgh, Suffolk: A Travel Guide
If you fancy a few days at the seaside in an unspoilt part of the country, then look no further than Aldeburgh as this East Anglian resort is hard to beat. Read on to discover lots of lovely things to see and do and of where to stay. Getting there: Aldeburgh is a seaside resort…
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The Midland Hotel, Morecambe Review
Hotel Review The Midland Hotel is an iconic 1930’s hotel and a classic example of Art-Deco architecture with its graceful curved lines designed to reflect the sweep of Morecambe Bay. This modernist masterpiece was built opposite the former Morecambe Promenade railway station and more recently has undergone extensive renovations to return it to its former…
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Top Things to Do in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk: A Complete Guide
Bury St. Edmunds is a delightful market town located in Suffolk, south east England. The town lies 32 miles north east of Cambridge with London being an 82 mile drive. With good road links and Greater Anglia rail services from both London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street stations, Bury St. Edmunds is an ideal location…
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The Tempest Arms, Elslack, Skipton Review
Hotel Review The Tempest Arms is a newly refurbished 17th century country inn nestled in beautiful countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales boasting a restaurant, 21 bedrooms and suites. Location: The inn is located in the small village of Elslack within a 15 minute drive of the picturesque market town of Skipton, North…
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Exploring the Heights of Abraham and Crich Tramway Village: A Perfect Day Out
There are no end of lovely things to see and do in Derbyshire and we’d saved two of the Peak District’s top attractions for our final day. Our morning started with a 25 minute journey to Matlock Bath to visit the Heights of Abraham hilltop estate. Parking is available at the nearby railway station and…
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Exploring Barrow Hill Roundhouse and Enjoying a Chesterfield Canal Cruise
After enjoying a delicious breakfast of eggs benedict at the CASA Hotel in Chesterfield it was just a three mile drive to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse Museum at Staveley. This 19th Century Grade II listed building is the last remaining operational railway roundhouse in the United Kingdom. The Roundhouse was constructed in 1870 by the…
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Visiting Hardwick Hall and Chesterfield in Derbyshire: A Complete Guide
I’ve enjoyed numerous weekends in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District but this was the first time that I’d had an opportunity to visit during the warmer, summer months. We made an early start one Saturday in July and after travelling down the M1 in bright sunshine we arrived at Hardwick Hall just as it was…
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The Roseate Reading Review
Hotel Review Overview: The Roseate Reading is a luxurious five star hotel in the centre of Reading. The building was originally the Berkshire County Council Shire Hall and since becoming a hotel has been fully restored to its former glory. Location: Reading lies on the River Thames in south east England and is easily accessible by…
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Discover Harrogate: A Complete Travel Guide to This Historic Spa Town
Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire noted for its beautiful parks and gardens, elegant buildings, Turkish baths, high class shops and tearooms. During the Victorian era the town became very popular as a spa town thanks to the curative properties of its high sulphur content mineral springs. Harrogate attracted the great and the…
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The Wood Norton Hotel, Evesham Review
Hotel Review History of Wood Norton: The Wood Norton Hall dates back to medieval times with its past owners including Edward Holland (the local Liberal MP), the Duc D’Aumale of the Bourbon-Orleans family and the BBC. Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the BBC bought the site to relocate its broadcasting operations…
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A Perfect Day Trip: Stump Cross Caverns and Parcevall Hall Gardens in Yorkshire
The morning began with overcast skies but as we’d planned to tour some caves it didn’t matter too much. After a tasty breakfast of smashed avocado and poached eggs on sourdough and my usual two cups of coffee, I was raring to go. Leaving our base at the Tempest Arms in Elslack it was just…
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