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  • Castle Combe - The Prettiest Village in England

    Castle Combe - The Prettiest Village in England

    A Visit To Castle Combe, The Picturesque Village Which Time Seems To Have Passed By: We were told that Castle Combe is the most beautiful village in England. The village is situated on the southern-most edge of the Cotswolds and... Continue Reading...

  • An Aerial View of Oxford - The City of Dreaming Spires

    An Aerial View of Oxford - The City of Dreaming Spires

    One of the best Places to Admire Oxford's Skyline is from St. Mary's Tower: Oxford has always been referred to as the "City of Dreaming Spires" and if we take a look at the city from above, it's easy to... Continue Reading...

  • The Stansfield Arms - a Historic Yorkshire Pub

    The Stansfield Arms - a Historic Yorkshire Pub

    The Stansfield Arms' Steak & Kidney Pudding Really Made an Impression : On our West Yorkshire visit, our relative Christopher suggested dinner at The Stansfield Arms, a traditional English pub in the Apperley Bridge area of Bradford. As a local,... Continue Reading...

  • Interesting Facts about Stilton Cheese

    Interesting Facts about Stilton Cheese

    Stilton - The King of English Cheeses: Stilton Cheese, the King of English Cheeses takes its name from the Cambridgeshire village of the same name. Apart from tasting delicious, here are some interesting facts about this cheese. Colston Bassett Dairy,... Continue Reading...

  • Chester's Roman heritage - Chester

    Chester's Roman heritage - Chester

    Chester and its impressive Rows: When you arrive in Chester town centre, the first thing that strikes you is how different this town is to other English towns.   One of Chester's most impressive sights being the Rows is there... Continue Reading...

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The west end of King's College Chapel seen from The Backs by Andrew Dunn

Cambridge: A Vibrant City for Everyone, Not Just Students

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Pontefract's Liquorice Fair

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 […]

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Humberside Airport Transfers

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 […]

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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 […]

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Pontefract's Liquorice Fair

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 […]

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