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Tallink MyStar Review: Ferry Experience from Helsinki to Tallinn
On our recent visit to Helsinki we arranged a trip on the flagship Tallink MyStar. As ferries depart up to seven times a day we opted to take the popular 10.30 a.m. service. MyStar entered operational service in December 2022 and has since been sailing on Tallink’s Gulf of Finland route between its homeport of…
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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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How to Visit Fiskars Village on a Day Trip from Helsinki
Fiskars is a beautiful ironworks village surrounded by lakes and forests and home to many artists and craftspeople. It’s a lovely place to enjoy the Finnish countryside and can be reached from Helsinki in approximately 75 minutes by car or slightly longer by public transport. Visitors without cars can take a train to Karjaa then…
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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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A Day Out on the Embsay Steam Railway: North Yorkshire’s Vintage Train Ride
After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the Tempest Arms in Elslack we set off for a ride on the Embsay Steam Railway. Embsay is a picturesque village located just a five minute drive from Skipton with the station lying on the edge of the village and having its own free car park. The heritage railway…
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Top Things to Do in Skipton, North Yorkshire: A Complete Guide
Skipton is often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ due to its close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With its historic castle, bustling market and picturesque canal basin, the town is a lovely place to visit and we were excited to be spending a short break exploring the area. We arrived…
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Morecambe and Heysham Travel Guide: What to See and Do
Our day started with a delicious breakfast taking in the scenic views overlooking Morecambe Bay from the Sun Terrace restaurant of the Midland Hotel. Our overnight stay at this iconic hotel had been fabulous and I’d definitely recommend it for a luxurious break in the town. Despite being sad to leave, we had much to…
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Discover Morecambe Bay: Beaches, Birdwatching & Outdoor Activities
After starting the day with a hearty breakfast at the Royal Kings Arms Hotel in Lancaster we checked out of the hotel and set off to explore the wider, rural area beyond the city. Our first stop was Arnside which lies 15 miles to the north west of Lancaster. It’s a picturesque, small town that sits on…
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Discover Lancaster: Top Attractions and Things to Do
Lancaster is located in north west Lancashire, gaining its first charter as a market town back in 1193 but not becoming a city until 1937. With an imposing medieval castle, historic buildings, interesting museums, parks, riverside walks and good shopping, there’s much to see and do. Getting there: Lancaster is accessible by road from the…
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The Club Hotel and Spa, St. Helier, Jersey Review
Hotel Review Overview: Jersey is a British crown dependency and the largest of the Channel Islands lying just 12 miles (19 km) west of the Cotentin peninsula of France. The island is about 9 miles (16 km) across and 5 miles (8 km) from north to south. From May you can book flights to Jersey…
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Travel Guide to The Malverns, Worcestershire: Nature, History & Dining
Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the Victorian spa town of Malvern has long been a popular tourist destination with visitors travelling from far and wide to take the Malvern spring water for medicinal purposes. After hearing so many nice things about the town we decided it was time to take a look…
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The Three Counties Show, Malvern: Ultimate Guide to the Annual Agricultural Event
I’m a huge fan of country shows having been a regular visitor to The Great Yorkshire Show and was absolutely delighted to be invited along to the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern, Worcestershire which takes places annually, over three days each June. Getting there: By road: from the north, take Junction 7 from the…
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Greater Manchester Police Museum Review: A Journey Through Policing History
The Greater Manchester Police Museum is located just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens in central Manchester and is housed in an 1879 Victorian police station complete with cells, charge office and magistrates court. The museum was founded in 1981 and is funded by Greater Manchester Police. The museum is only open on Tuesdays…
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