Your Guide to Britain on a budget
If you’re the kind of person that enjoys active holidays, there’s no need to head overseas for your next holiday; the UK is home to a host of great destinations perfect for all kinds of activities. Devon is one of my favourite spots, because there is just so much you can do here – [...]
The Southbank Centre has revealed details of its 2013-14 Classical Music Season – and it looks to be one of the most far-reaching, ambitious programs ever. There will be more than 200 events across the Centre’s three main venues, the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.
The flagship event is ‘The [...]
Those who prefer having down-to-earth basics, such as a comfortable bed and en-suite bathroom, will likely appreciate the following nine suggestions to turn their average basic stay into a luxurious one, requiring minimal effort.
Bathing:
Towels
By all means book that cost-effective self-catering unit, but don’t forget to take along a big, fluffy towel. It [...]
We’ve been working on it for months and hinting at it on our social media feeds and today is the day we’re ready to release Anglotopia’s Dictionary of British English: Brit Slang from A to Zed!
We’re really excited about this new book as we’ve had a lot of interest in it. Our new [...]
If planning ahead for your Spring/Summer break already (let’s be honest, who isn’t!) sometimes the beaches in the UK can get overlooked. With the weather being anything but predictable, many flock to the reliable resorts in southern Europe to guarantee they get their sun fix.
However if it’s the surf you’re after, with some [...]
The Millennium Art Gallery in St Ives is widely regarded as the south west’s premier gallery, and enjoys an international reputation for the quality of the exhibitions it hosts. This independent gallery is spread over three floors, offering a wide choice of exhibition spaces for those displaying their artistic efforts. This is one of [...]
There are lots of traditions the British look forward to every year, from switching on the Christmas lights to ice-skating in the open air. VisitBritain picks highlights from around the nation.
There are plenty of opportunities to soak up the festive spirit for free around Britain, beginning with a stroll down almost any street from [...]
The great thing about holidaying in Cornwall is that like many areas of outstanding natural beauty, you’ll find that the best things come for free anyway. But, what this doesn’t mean is that it doesn’t pay to be in the know though and to shop around for savings elsewhere – so, to save you [...]
2012 saw the bicentenary celebration of Charles Dickens sparking a renewed interest in the Victorian author in the hearts of Londoners and book lovers the world over. With the festive season drawing nearer, what better time than Christmas to celebrate the scribblings of Dickens? After all, the author afforded us some of our best-loved Christmas [...]
You’ve packed your walking boots, your waterproofs, energy drinks and map and are all set to enjoy an exhilarating hiking holiday. Now all you need is a robust, dependable rucksack that’s as comfortable as it is practical
Walk This Way
Dedicated walkers know that choosing the correct rucksack can make all the difference to [...]
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