http://www.placestogoinbritain.com The latest from Places to go in Britain en-gb Sat, 25 May 2013 19:13:27 +0000 mail@placestogoblog.com (Places To Go) http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tours-england-literary-book-lovers/ England is lucky to have a rich and long literary heritage which has made the country’s literature world-famous. What could be better than to celebrate our famous authors than taking a journey in their footsteps. Here’s my guide to the very best that Literary England has to offer. ]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:55:25 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tours-england-literary-book-lovers/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/4-best-locations-to-get-married-in-the-uk/ The stunning natural beauty of the UK makes it a wonderful place to plan your wedding. The sheer diversity of landscape, magnificent castles and unique architecture offers something for everyone and ensures that your big day will definitely be one to remember. Here are 4 of the most stunning locations to tie the knot in the UK. ]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:02:48 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/4-best-locations-to-get-married-in-the-uk/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/take-a-culinary-trip-around-london/ London is home to many iconic restaurants and dining experiences, with over 50 Michelin starred restaurants across the capital. With such a diverse population, London is a really exciting place to visit if you want to take a culinary trip. Here’s my guide to the best way to eat your way around London. ]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:45:48 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/take-a-culinary-trip-around-london/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/guided-tours-best-movie-sights-in-uk/ The UK’s film industry is riding the crest of a wave, challenging Hollywood with each fantastic film produced. The country also provides many iconic and idyllic locations which have caught the eye of many a filmmaker. Here’s my guide to the best movie sights to visit in the UK. ]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:00:56 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/guided-tours-best-movie-sights-in-uk/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-guided-tours-in-london/ London, with its long and fascinating history, has some of the most iconic landmarks in the world. To make the most of your visit to the capital and see all the famous and infamous sights it may be good to book on one of the many guided tours provided in the city. You can choose from  a wide range of set tours by bus, boat or foot but if they don’t suit your needs there are bespoke London tours created especially for you. ]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:55:13 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-guided-tours-in-london/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/uk-holiday-ideas-types/ There’s a reason that the UK is named Great Britain and it’s because you’ll find great places to visit from Land’s End in the south to John o’ Groats in the north.  Choosing a holiday in the UK is a great way to discover the great attractions on our doorsteps as well as saving money and reducing our carbon footprint; what could be better?  So if you’re thinking of a holiday a little closer to home this year, here is some inspiration to get you started. ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:26:09 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/uk-holiday-ideas-types/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-places-to-visit-in-2013/ If you’re thinking of seeing the world this year, then why not try something a little closer to home… What better way to start your 2013 adventures, than by visiting some of the UK’s most famous landmarks? Taking a road trip in your motorhome is a great means of travelling in complete comfort and at your own pace. But with an endless selection of locations to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to start. ]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:05:59 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-places-to-visit-in-2013/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/domestic-flights-for-british-holidays/ The last few years have seen an increase in popularity for UK holidays. However if the idea of sitting in long traffic jams is putting you off travelling around the country, then look no further than one of Britain’s domestic airports. Flying internally is a great way to avoid the stress of travelling as well as massively reducing travelling times. ]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/domestic-flights-for-british-holidays/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/sightseeing-in-cambridge/ The site of Cambridge has been settled since Roman times but it became most important in the 12th century when religious orders started setting themselves up here. In 1209 a clique of scholars left Oxford University and set up a rival school in Cambridge which quickly became England’s second oldest top university. Today, student life still largely dominates the city, but Cambridge is also in the middle of a rich agricultural region and is a thriving market centre as well as a brains capital of Britain. ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:57 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/sightseeing-in-cambridge/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/6-best-must-see-sights-in-glasgow-scotland/ Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city. Sitting on the banks of the river Clyde, it is a beautiful settlement with a rich history and culture. And now, with flights to Glasgow from destinations such as Malaga, Paris, London and Berlin, so reasonable and frequent, there’s no reason not to visit this wonderful city. ]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:45:24 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/6-best-must-see-sights-in-glasgow-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/advice-explore-north-wales-llandudno/ When you think of rocky landscapes and vast mountainous views in the United Kingdom you’re probably thinking of the highlands of Scotland. While you’d be right to assume that it’s also true that you don’t have to go quite so far north to discover some epic vistas and truly breathtaking challenges. Wales in the west of Great Britain is a wonderful alternative to Scotland and with only half the drive-time the North and East coast is well worth the trip. ]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:45:47 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/advice-explore-north-wales-llandudno/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/south-wales-summer-activities-holidays/ If you’re in to adventure holidays and getting stuck in to some outdoor activities then South Wales is a fantastic area to explore and find all manner of sports and pursuits to keep you entertained. Easily accessible thanks to the M4 motorway linking London to Wales. The landscape is a wonderful mixture of rocky terrain, rolling hills and valleys, wide open spaces and impressive coastline to boot. ]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:45:53 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/south-wales-summer-activities-holidays/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/weekend-break-in-west-end-london/ The famous West End of London is right in the very heart of the city and encompasses all the trendy and stylish areas of Piccadilly Circus, Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Oxford Street and Regent Street. It’s packed with upmarket department stores, trendy bars and restaurants, famous tourist attractions like Covent Garden and Chinatown, and its theatres are legendary. Every visitor to London really must visit a West End theatre at least once; otherwise it’s like going to New York and missing seeing a show on Broadway. ]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:30:50 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/weekend-break-in-west-end-london/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-guide-to-bristol/ Bristol, at the mouth of the River Avon in south-west England, has a fascinating background as a major transatlantic port and home to the famous S.S Great Britain, the first of the great ocean-going steam liners. The city grew fat and rich on tobacco, wine and more controversially slaves in the 17th century, and there are numerous cultural and historic attractions for visitors to enjoy here. ]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:45:50 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-guide-to-bristol/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/londons-covent-garden/ Covent Garden with its street entertainers, markets, open-air cafes and stylish shops is at the heart of London’s famous West End or Theatre Land and is one of the capital’s liveliest districts. The Piazza at its centre was a working wholesale market until a major redevelopment in the mid-1970s, and now it is perfect for a leisurely stroll and some shopping, with a light lunch and maybe a few drinks before you head for an evening at the theatre. The whole area has a real buzz about it and is within easy walking distance of numerous London attractions such as Trafalgar Square and the South Bank Centre just across the river. ]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:08:01 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/londons-covent-garden/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-traditional-british-seaside-experience-in-blackpool/ Since the mid 18th century Blackpool has been the coastal retreat of choice for many in the North of England. From a tiny finishing village to a sprawling mass of hotels, piers and towers, it’s changed a lot of the years. On the other hand Blackpool is one of those quintessentially British seaside resorts that never seems to change all that much. ]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:00:23 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-traditional-british-seaside-experience-in-blackpool/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-newcastle-holiday/ Newcastle was once the beating heart of the British industrial revolution. It had it all. From coal mines to mills, large manufacturing plants to busy, cramped markets. ]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:31 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-newcastle-holiday/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/itinerary-coast-road-trip-northern-ireland/ The coast of Northern Ireland is without doubt one of the most beautiful places to go in Northern Ireland. The rolling hills end abruptly with cliffs and bays creating many wonderful opportunities to stop and enjoy the scenery. Not only that but there’s a number of amazing natural phenomena all along the coast and some great man-made curiosities too. ]]> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:53:46 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/itinerary-coast-road-trip-northern-ireland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-grand-short-break-in-belfast/ No doubt you’ve heard of Belfast in Northern Ireland, most likely not for good reasons. The city of Belfast is steeped in culture, history, industrial might and a ship building prowess in bygone days. Unfortunately most know it for the violent clashes between those that wish to stay loyal to the united kingdom and those that long for a united Ireland. ]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:45:54 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-grand-short-break-in-belfast/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-edinburgh-tours-museums/ Edinburgh is without doubt Scotland’s number 1 tourist attraction. From the drone of bagpipes in the cobbled streets, the many whiskey filled pubs and tartan coloured souvenirs. You sure know you’re in Scotland when you’re in this historic city. ]]> Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:45:55 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-edinburgh-tours-museums/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/lake-district-activity-holidays/ There’s some great Lake District adventure holidays on offer these days. Really exciting and even some challenging outdoor activities in some of England’s most beautiful and spectacular scenery. You don’t have to go all the way to Switzerland or Tibet to find fabulous landscapes of soaring mountains and cascading waterfalls, because much of it is practically on the doorstep in Cumbria, the UK’s premier National Park. ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:45:03 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/lake-district-activity-holidays/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/day-trip-guide-itineray-loch-ness-monster-scotland/ Nothing says “Scotland” more than a visit to Loch Ness. Aside from myths and monsters it truly is Scotland’s centrepiece in a land full of epic landscapes around every turn. Situated some 156 miles north of Edinburgh its great place to drive to and a real tourist destination in Scotland. ]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:30:44 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/day-trip-guide-itineray-loch-ness-monster-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/orkney-islands/ The Orkney Islands are a collection of fertile islands off the north cost of Scotland, most recently famed for playing its part in the second world war, protecting ships and even harbouring captured enemy ships. But the history of these islands and its inhabitants goes back not just centuries but millennia. There’s much to see and do here and even with its remote northern geographic location its a much more pleasant place to visit than you might expect. ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:45:50 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/orkney-islands/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/ten-great-attractions-in-wales/ With two Parkdean Holidays caravan parks in Wales, you’ll never be far from one of the fantastic attractions that this beautiful country has to offer. Here are ten of our favourite things to enjoy on Parkdean Holidays in Wales. Tree Top Adventure Snowdonia From abseiling to kayaking, at Tree Top Adventure in the heart of Snowdonia forest there’s a whole host of outdoor activities to enjoy on caravan holidays in Wales. ]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:26:58 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/ten-great-attractions-in-wales/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tours-loch-lomond-stirling-castle-glasgow-scotland/ Glasgow was once the powerhouse of the British Empire. At its peak a quarter of the world’s ships were built here and its history goes back many hundreds of years. Its a fairly compact city that opens up to the beautiful Scottish countryside very quickly, making it a great base for a tour of the highlands and lowlands nearby. ]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:30:54 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tours-loch-lomond-stirling-castle-glasgow-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-time-visit-isle-of-man/ The Isle of Man is situated in the Irish Sea between northern England and Ireland. It has its own government (Tynwald) and is classed as a Crown dependency, so technically it is not a part of the UK. Until the 13th century the island was actually owned by Norway, before being ceded to Scotland and then sold to Britain in 1765. ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:15 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-time-visit-isle-of-man/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/shetland-islands-scotland/ Lonely Planet recently voted Shetland one the world’s top 10 tourist destinations and it is so rich in natural beauty and interest that more and more people are putting it on their wish list of places to visit. Where are the Shetland islands? Situated in the extreme northeast of Scotland, this small archipelago of islands is home to a bewildering array of wildlife, from puffins and seals to otters and whales, and there are also exciting museums and galleries to explore. ]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:45 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/shetland-islands-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/practical-tips-to-visiting-manchester/ Manchester, England’s most visited city outside London, is amongst the most vibrant cities in northern Europe, yet remains relatively untapped by the international market.  Ranked in the top 20 must-see tourist hotspots recently by the New York Times, the city has worked hard to shrug off its gritty industrial reputation. Once typified for its poor weather and factory smog, Manchester, located in the heart of Northern England, has maneuvered itself into England’s epicentre for Culture and Science whilst staying true to its historical roots. ]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:01:41 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/practical-tips-to-visiting-manchester/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/canal-barge-holidays/ The canals and waterways of Britain were originally constructed for the transportation of goods, albeit at a very slow pace. These man-made made waterways were the motorways of their day before the rail and road networks began to offer a much faster mode of transport. For a time the canals fell in to dis-repair, an unloved relic of the past. ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:54:13 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/canal-barge-holidays/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-gardens-of-kent/ Sitting-pretty in southeast England some 35 minutes drive from London is the colourful county of Kent. Nicknamed the Gardens of England it’s has a fantastic array of history, culture and of course some lovely parks worth visiting. Here’s our short guide to the best that Kent has to offer for any short break outside the capital. ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:00:43 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-gardens-of-kent/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/camping-in-northern-ireland/ Northern Ireland is positively brimming with beautiful countryside worth exploring. Taking a road trip through the valleys and hills is a must but if you really want to get in touch with nature I highly recommend a camping holiday in Northern Ireland! It’s cheap, great fun and you’ll wake up with gorgeous views every day! So here’s our guide to camping in Northern Ireland. Where to start If you’re thinking of visiting Northern Ireland you first need to decide how you’re getting there. ]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:45:43 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/camping-in-northern-ireland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/cultural-short-break-liverpool/ Liverpool is a city of many colours. Some will know it as the birth place of the Beatles, others for its football club. Some may know of its northern reputation and others for contribution to the industrial revolution that changed the world we live in. ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:30:34 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/cultural-short-break-liverpool/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-trekking-in-britain-uk/ The rolling hills, mountainous peaks and undulating valleys of the United Kingdom are a perfect playground for intrepid explorers. Don’t be fooled by the UK’s apparent tiny size, while you may never be too far from home (or your hotel at least) there’s lots to explore and some amazing views of the British Isles to enjoy. Here’s our guide to some of the best places to go trekking in the UK. ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:45:17 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-trekking-in-britain-uk/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/londons-best-markets/ London is home to over 90 different markets, each with its own atmosphere and specialties. Whether you’re interested in food and drink, art and antiques, clothes and accessories, or flowers and plants, there is a London market to suit you. They’re one of the most colourful places to shop in the capital, where you can find a flea market bargain, pick up an individual piece straight from the designer, or just do some people-watching. ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:40 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/londons-best-markets/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/hiking-in-snowdonia/ If you love hiking, walking or just to explore some of the most beautiful landscape in the world then you Snowdonia should be high on your list of places to visit in Britain. Snowdonia National park is located in Wales and is the second largest national park in the United Kingdom. It is the training ground for many world-class hikers and mountain climbers and word has it that it’s also the final resting place of King Arthur’s Knights. ]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:50:48 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/hiking-in-snowdonia/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-william-shakespear-stratford-upon-avon/ Stratford-upon-Avon is a peaceful market town in the county of Warwickshire, just 22miles from Birmingham in the midlands of England. It’s most famous inhabitant was William Shakespeare and there’s a lot to discover about the literary genius here. But don’t be fooled, there’s lots more to see and do in Straford Upon Avon other than see Bill’s birthplace. ]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:00:33 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-william-shakespear-stratford-upon-avon/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-best-steam-railways-uk/ Britain is a country filled with iconic images. It’s city’s cathedrals, it’s love of roasted food every Sunday and what could be more British than a majestic steam train puffing white clouds across the countryside? While the age of steam pulled trains may have left us a few decades ago, there are now a surprising number of steam preservation railways in some idyllic British locations. ]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:00:27 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-best-steam-railways-uk/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-the-giants-causeway-in-northern-ireland/ The Giant’s Causeway is a truly remarkable sight. Located in Northern Ireland, these ancient columns were created by molten basalt some 50 million years ago. Some of the columns are extremely tall, reaching some 12 metres (40 feet). ]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:00:36 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-the-giants-causeway-in-northern-ireland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tourist-attractions-in-the-cotswolds/ The Cotswolds are area in the south west of England and has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty for some time now. The area is made up of attractive small towns and villages built of cotswalds stone, a limestone rich in fossils. This area prospered in the middle ages trading in wool and quite a few churches were built during this period. ]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:20:18 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tourist-attractions-in-the-cotswolds/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/celebrate-hogmanay-edinburgh-scotland/ If you want to welcome New Year with a blast, join the Hogmanay in Edinburgh and be a part of this unique festivity. Dubbed as the world’s most exciting New Year celebrations (By the Scottish of course), this four-day event promises a fun and traditional celebration you won’t find anywhere else. The event’s highlight is the famous Street Party and the breathtaking fireworks display. ]]> Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:00:06 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/celebrate-hogmanay-edinburgh-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tourist-attractions-leeds-family/ Leeds is a busy and energetic city in the heart of Yorkshire. It is a popular destination for shoppers but also has a well-preserved past worth exploring. The city offers excellent public transport and with its rich industrial history there are lots to see and do here. ]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:25:09 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/tourist-attractions-leeds-family/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-birmingham-england/ Birmingham is the second largest city in the United Kingdom and is a popular destination for all sorts of reasons. It may not be well-known as a tourist destination but this metropolis in the Midlands has a lot to offer all ages. It’s a great destination for a short city break or as part of a tour of the UK. ]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-birmingham-england/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/stonehenge-avebury-visit-guide/ England’s history spans thousands of years and a surprising number of mysterious monuments, tombs and man-made objects can be found all over the place. The west country in particular is filled with strange cone-shaped hills, chalk drawings of giant horses and probably the most famous of them all, Stonehenge. Stonehenge In the county of Wiltshire, just 90 minutes or so from London you’ll find one of the world’s best known but least understood ancient monuments. ]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:00:22 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/stonehenge-avebury-visit-guide/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/york-short-break-ideas/ York is city filled with a rich heritage and well-preserved history with a wonderful array of activities, both old and new. Thanks to the railway built in 1839 the city’s tourism has flourished and there’s some wonderful quirky little gems here that you wont find anywhere else in England. Here’s our guide to the best things to see and do in York. ]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 09:45:51 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/york-short-break-ideas/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/exploring-ancient-monuments-uk/ When you think stone circles, you probably think first of Stonehenge. Yet a more in depth adventure in to Britain’s mystical history will lead you to a long series of beautiful locations that house a variety of stone circles from different eras. There are hundreds of sites that you can visit and it’s easy to access most of them by road. ]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 04:58:02 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/exploring-ancient-monuments-uk/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/walking-tours-brighton-sussex/ Those incorrigible folk who produce the best selling Cheeky Guide To Brighton have come up with a new concept, a book of themed walks around the town and surrounding area called Cheeky Walks in Brighton & Sussex. Aiming to appeal to the casual trainer-clad stroller as well as the hardened hiker, there are walks in town and country on themes such as art, sex, football and death, plus rambles that re-trace the final steps of master criminals and suicidal novelists. Some walks feature special activities, such as a musical accompaniment around a ghost village or a night-time wander by the light of the moon. ]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 09:00:36 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/walking-tours-brighton-sussex/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/glasgow-city-break-ideas/ Once considered the roughest city in Scotland, Glasgow has done a lot to clean up its image and become an attractive place for tourists. Now filled with beautiful parks, great museums and an abundance of shopping districts, it’s fast becoming a popular destination. Here’s our pick of things to do in Glasgow on a short city break. ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:26 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/glasgow-city-break-ideas/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/portsmouth-englands-island-city/ Portsmouth on England’s south coast is in fact an island. You’d hardly notice though as the city sprawls out beyond Portsea island, filling the pretty seaside landscape. Once a fort back in Roman times, the remains of Portchester castle tells you that this place has a lot of history worth exploring. ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:02 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/portsmouth-englands-island-city/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/london-museums-worth-visiting/ As you’d expect from the Capital city of England, London is packed with all sorts of weird and wonderful Museums. This densely populated city has one of the world’s highest concentration of museums per square mile. With various levels of comfort in London hotels all over the city  you will easily find one to fit you budget and taste. ]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 09:00:33 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/london-museums-worth-visiting/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-in-cardiff/ Once a small shipping port for Iron and Coal from the Welsh Valleys. Now a modern and cosmopolitan capital city. It’s come a long way and in the past few decades to become a popular holiday destination and stepping stone to explore the rest of Wales. ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:25 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/city-break-in-cardiff/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/romantic-weekend-in-oxford/ With so many beautiful buildings, green open parks and the Thames river flowing right through it, Oxford is city oozing romance and charm from every cobbled street and university library. So why not take your loved one to Oxford for a short break or long weekend? What is there to see in Oxford? ]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:37:31 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/romantic-weekend-in-oxford/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/zorbing-experience-extreme/ When you reach the top of a hill in the UK, looking out over the beautiful vista on a sunny summer’s day, what could be better than strapping yourself inside a giant inflatable hamster wheel and being thrown down the hill you just climbed!?! Those crazy guys in New Zealand weren’t content with throwing yourself off a bridge with elastic tied to your kneecaps, they had to come up with something equally mental but slightly more padded. From inventors David and Andrew Akers in Rotorua, they created a worldwide phenomenon. ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:17:00 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/zorbing-experience-extreme/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-tropical-paradise-eden-project/ In the west-country of England lies a world like no other. Full of strange plants, trees, wildlife and tourists! The Eden Project near  the town of St Blazey in Cornwall is the world’s largest greenhouse with two huge bio-domes to explore. Since it opened in 2001 the Eden Project has become a popular tourist attraction, nestled in a reclaimed Kaolinite pit, it’s a great place to spend a day and quite often an evening too as there’s more to the Eden project than wandering around looking at flowers and bugs. ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:55:45 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/visit-tropical-paradise-eden-project/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/long-weekends-in-the-lake-district/ One of England’s most beautiful landscapes is undoubtably the Lake Districts, with its rolling landscapes and epic backdrops, it’s easy to see why so many visit this area of the UK. Here’s why you should too. Rent a cosy cottage The lake district is filled with pretty towns and villages with an abundance of cute and cosy cottages. ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:25:46 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/long-weekends-in-the-lake-district/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/castles-worth-seeing-in-scotland/ A visit to Scotland just wouldn’t be right without visiting some of its beautiful castles. With over 250 castles you can visit, you could spend months in the Scottish highlands reliving battles of old when Scotland and England were at war. No doubt you’ll only have a few days so we’ve picked our top castles to see in Scotland. ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:45:44 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/castles-worth-seeing-in-scotland/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-weekend-by-the-sea-in-brighton/ For a slice of the real British seaside it doesn’t come much better than Brighton. Once a sleepy fishing village some 300 years ago, it became a haven for aristocrats and day-trippers alike, famed for its sea air’s healing properties. These days it’s famous for its bars, night clubs, pebble beaches and thriving gay scene. ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:19:56 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-weekend-by-the-sea-in-brighton/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-short-break-in-bath/ The royal city of Bath in Somerset is the perfect place for a short break in England. Easy to get to by motorway (M4), it’s a city filled with amazing history, stunning architecture and most importantly, cream teas! Roman Baths Bath’s most famous landmark has to be the Roman baths. Built on hot springs, the city was built by the Romans and named Aquae Sulis. ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:48:41 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/a-short-break-in-bath/ http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-music-festivals-in-the-uk/ If there’s one thing the British know how to do its throw a party! No matter how big or small, music festivals are as much a part of British life as fish and chips or getting sunburnt on a freakishly hot weekend in March. The music festival season in the UK starts around April and runs all the way to late September, with the highest concentration at the peak of summer in July and August. In the last decade there has been a huge increase in the number of music festivals, the larger festivals have expanded to cater to larger crowds and the diversity of themes is ever-growing. ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:20:29 +0000 http://www.placestogoinbritain.com/best-music-festivals-in-the-uk/