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Crossing the Tweed River at Berwick brings you into another, quite distinct, country. The road quickly starts to pass through deep forested hills, often offering a glimpse of the sea in the distance. This is the Lothians, the border country of Scotland. A great place to stay is Gunsgreen House at Eyemouth. A […]
The Forum Spa at the Celtic Manor – Newport Host venue for The Ryder Cup in 2010, the five-star Celtic Manor Resort is set in more than 1,400 acres of panoramic parkland, at the gateway to Wales. The Celtic Manor Resort is a golf-centric hotel and leisure resort. It consists of two adjoining hotels, a […]
With vast expanses of moorland, forests, historic houses, pretty towns and a stunning coastline with golden beaches, Northumberland is a wonderful county to explore. Alnwick is undoubtedly one of the most popular sites. A small country town, dominated by a fairytale castle. Many local people still remember going to school with Harry Potter for this […]
Here are some of our favourite horticultural havens to visit in 2017. From the privy gardens of the Tudors to the practical physic gardens of the Victorians, English gardens are another great way to learn about our nation’s rich history. Sissinghurst Gardens At Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent you can see the fruits of labour […]
20 Oct 2016 to 15 Jan 2017 Showcasing over a hundred spectacular objects from Morocco to China, Power and Protection is the first major exhibition to explore the supernatural in the art of the Islamic world. Within Islamic societies, people of all backgrounds have engaged in fascinating yet controversial practices such as the casting of […]
When it opens this summer at the foot of the West Pier on Brighton beach, British Airways i360 will be the world’s tallest moving observation tower and the world’s first vertical cable car. Visitors will glide gently up to 450ft to enjoy breathtaking 360° views across the Regency city, surrounding South Downs and beautiful Sussex […]
