Cambridge is a world-renowned university city worth taking time over: Cambridge, the city in Cambridgshire, is world famous as the home of the renowned University of Cambridge. Sure there are 31 colleges (yes, 31!) but really Cambridge has so much more to offer. Abundant with stunning architecture, breathing history from every pore, with picturesque landscape […]
Things to see
Getting to Know the Queen on Her Diamond Jubilee
Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II – Getting to Know the Queen: 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and this Diamond Jubilee year is an opportune time to get to know The Queen. Interesting Facts About the Queen Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. She is […]
Shopping
East Midlands Designer Outlet – Nottinghamshire
East Midlands Designer Outlet – A Designer Outlet in Robin Hood country: At East Midlands Designer Outlet there are 70 stores offering favourites like Gap, Levi’s, Ben Sherman, Calvin Klein Jeans, Superdry, LK Bennett, Kurt Geiger, Nike, Barbour and Marks & Spencer at discounts of up to 60%. Opened in October 1998, this is more a […]
Eating and Drinking
Pontefract Liquorice Festival that Suits All Sorts
Pontefract Cakes, Liquorice Food and Drink, Clowns, Magicians and Crafts: Every year the English town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire celebrates its long-standing relationship with liquorice by holding an annual festival dedicated to this versatile plant. The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is usually held in July. For 2021, the event went online. There are lots of […]
Getting around
Airport Transfers: Humberside Airport (HUY)
Humberside Airport Has Good Airport Transfer Options by Road and Rail: Humberside Airport (HUY) is the smallest of the three international airports serving the Yorkshire region and is situated at Kirmington in the Borough of North Lincolnshire. Humberside Airport is about 19 km (12 miles) west of Grimsby and about 24 km (15 miles) from […]
Useful Facts
Hand Luggage Allowance on British Carriers
Size and Weight Limits for Hand Luggage on British Carriers: Airlines, especially the budget airlines are merciless when it comes to charging for your luggage. Although most have a luggage allowance of 20 kg for check-in bags, many now raise revenue by charging a fee for checking in your luggage in the hold. The […]
News & Events
Pontefract Liquorice Festival that Suits All Sorts
Pontefract Cakes, Liquorice Food and Drink, Clowns, Magicians and Crafts: Every year the English town of Pontefract in West Yorkshire celebrates its long-standing relationship with liquorice by holding an annual festival dedicated to this versatile plant. The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is usually held in July. For 2021, the event went online. There are lots of […]