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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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Scandic Helsinki Hub, Finland Review
Hotel Review Location: Scandic Helsinki Hub is a recently opened hotel housed in an impressive former 1920’s print works overlooking Old Church Park, Helsinki. The hotel enjoys a city centre location close to metro and tram routes and is just a short walk from the tree lined Esplanade with its designer shops and stylish cafes. …
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Jersey: The ultimate guide
Jersey Travel Guide Jersey is a self governing British Crown dependency and the largest of the Channel Islands situated just 12 miles (19 km) west of France. I’d never visited before but when I was invited on a press trip to Jersey with Jet2holidays. I jumped at the opportunity. Jet2 offer holidays from Leeds Bradford…
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The Swan at Grasmere Review
Hotel Review The Swan, Grasmere is a characterful inn located on the edge of the village of Grasmere enjoying a backdrop of spectacular fells yet within a few minutes walk of the village centre and beautiful lakeside. Grasmere is one of the Lake District’s prettiest villages and is famous for its association with the poet…
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The Reading Walks Festival: A Guide to exploring Reading on foot
The inaugural Reading Walks Festival took place over five days in May and was such a huge success that it’s now been firmly placed onto the town’s calendar as an annual event. We were invited to attend and with over 40 guided walks taking place and most of them free, we were spoilt for choice.…
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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend Break in Reading
Getting there: Reading lies on the River Thames in the county of Berkshire, south east England and is easily accessible by car as it is just two miles from Junction 11 of the M4 motorway. For visitors arriving by train GWR operate regular services between London and the west with Reading being the first stop…
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Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, Finland Review
Location: Hotel Tapiola Garden is a four star hotel located in the garden city of Tapiola and is only 15 minutes by metro or car from the centre of Helsinki. We arrived by public transport from Helsinki International Airport which was very easy as trains run at 10 minute intervals into Helsinki central railway station…
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Discover Nottingham: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary
Nottingham is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the East Midlands’ as the English Kings held court there when they went hunting in its surrounding forests. It’s famous for the legendary Robin Hood, lace making and much more. We’ve just returned from a fabulous short break so why not take a look at my…
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The Coach and Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire Review
Location: The Coach and Horses is a delightful AA five star country inn located in the picturesque village of Bolton-by-Bowland in the Ribble Valley. This scenic part of east Lancashire is centred around the prosperous market town of Clitheroe six miles away and is easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Lancaster being 18 miles…
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The British Asparagus Festival, Vale of Evesham
Asparagus is a highly regarded vegetable grown in the Vale of Evesham and celebrated in style with an annual festival. This part of rural Worcestershire benefits from perfect growing conditions with asparagus being widely available from late April to late June. Getting there: The Vale of Evesham is located in Worcestershire, West Midlands 14 miles…
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Exploring The Vale of Evesham Blossom Trail: A Springtime Delight
The Vale of Evesham in rural Worcestershire has been famous for fruit and vegetable growing since medieval times with the delicate blossom from its fruit trees giving stunning displays between mid-March and mid-May. The Blossom Trail stretches for 55 miles with AA yellow signposts marking the way. Japan might have its Sakura but by visiting…
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GO Outdoors Chester – Grand Opening
Being a lover of the outdoors and walking in the countryside I was delighted to be invited to the Grand Opening Event of the newly refurbished GO Outdoors store in Chester on Saturday 20th May. We were up bright and early to ensure we would be there on time to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony…
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The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge, Lancashire Review
Hotel Review Location: The Alma Inn is located in an idyllic moorland setting high above the village of Laneshawbridge on the East Lancashire/ North Yorkshire border. Although seemingly remote, it lies within 5 miles of the M65 motorway and less than an hour from Manchester. The inn is also convenient for exploring North Yorkshire and…
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How to Spend One Day in Cannes, France
From our base in Nice it was easy to visit Cannes by public transport as it’s possible to travel there either by bus or train. We chose to take the train (final destination Marseilles) departing from Nice Ville central station (single tickets € 7.20). Do try to sit on the left hand side of the…
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