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Rhyl

March 25, 2013June 24, 2014 adminRhyl, Wales0 comment

Rhyl is a beautiful seaside town in the north of Wales, situated between Prestatyn and Abergele. It is wonderfully situated to provide access to the Snowdonia National Park as well as the beautiful island of Anglesey and the historic town of Chester. As with all of the best seaside towns around the UK, there is plenty here for all of the family to enjoy. The kids will love a dip in the Lagoon Pool located in the Sun Centre, complete with the thunder and lightning that often accompanies a tropical…

Coventry England

Coventry

March 22, 2013June 24, 2014 adminCoventry, England0 comment

As the eleventh biggest city in the UK with a population in excess of 300,000 people, Coventry has gained a reputation for excellence in the fields of watch making and ribbon making. It is also known for its three beautiful spires that pierce the skyline and yet for many people it is a city that is yet to be discovered. Set amid the stunning Warwickshire landscape, the city of Coventry has much to offer. From the numerous free attractions that appeal to families of all ages to the attractions that…

Bodmin Cornwall England

Bodmin

March 18, 2013June 24, 2014 adminBodmin, Cornwall, England0 comment

Bodmin is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall and although small and quite understated it has been at the heart of some of the county’s pivotal moments in history. For example Bodmin was the location for the start of the Cornish Rebellion in 1497 which saw an incredible 15,000 men from the county of Cornwall march to London. It was also in Bodmin where the pretender to the throne, Perkin Warbeck became proclaimed as King Richard IV, and where in that very same year of 1549 another rebellion, the…

Aberystwyth Wales

Aberystwyth

March 15, 2013June 24, 2014 adminAberystwyth, Wales0 comment

To find the heart of Aberystwyth you need go no further than the seafront. For locals and visitors alike the seafront is undoubtedly the main attraction. The promenade along the beach is at least a mile in length, making more than enough room for those enjoying a gentle stroll as well as space for the cyclists, joggers and roller-bladers that use it too. As you walk along the promenade you will be able to see glimpses of some of the other attractions that bring people to this lovely seaside resort…

Wales Wrexham

Wrexham

March 11, 2013June 24, 2014 adminWales, Wrexham0 comment

Wrexham is in a wonderful location. With only a twenty minute drive you can forget about what worries you and enjoy the landscape and tranquillity of the Welsh Hills, take a trip into the past and explore the Roman ruins which are located in the neighbouring town of Chester or simply explore the rich historical past of the County Borough of Wrexham itself. There are a number of incredible historical sites to be found a short distance from Wrexham’s town centre where you can get a feel for what life…

England Exeter

Exeter

March 8, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Exeter0 comment

Exeter has more than a millennia of history within its boundaries, which gives the city something of a unique atmosphere. Everywhere you look there are historic buildings and ancient architecture just screaming their links to the past. Exeter is the main city in the county of Devonshire and despite all of the thousands of years of history that it contains it remains a vibrant and young place, which could in part be due to the fact that it is a university town. This is where you will find some of…

England Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis

March 4, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Lyme Regis0 comment

There is something special about Lyme Regis; it could be the history of the place or the fact that it is set amongst some outstandingly beautiful scenery, but whatever it is the place draws visitors from far and wide. The cliffs that frame the harbour contain evidence of creatures that walked the Earth over a million years ago yet the place is very upbeat and modern despite the weight of the past that surrounds it. The town appears in the doomsday book and a number of historical attractions and landmarks…

Llandudno Wales

Llandudno

March 1, 2013June 24, 2014 adminLlandudno, Wales0 comment

Llandudno is the largest resort town in Wales, located between Little and Great Ormes it boasts two wonderful, family friendly beaches. The Beach of the North Shore has won awards for cleanliness and is a great place to spend a few hours playing with the kids, whereas the quieter West Shore with its rolling sand dunes is the perfect place to escape for some tranquillity. As a resort town it boasts both a Victorian and an Edwardian heritage and as such remains somehow more elegant than other resort towns. Yet…

Muthill Scotland

Muthill

February 25, 2013June 24, 2014 adminMuthill, Scotland0 comment

Muthill is a pretty little village just three miles from the town of Crieff. The way that the road zig zags through the village forms an odd kink in what is essentially a straight old Roman Road. In fact the village owes much of its existence to the roman invaders. The foundation of the village lay with the Culdee Monks who chose to settle here in the 700’s. The name of the village may seem a little strange, Muthill (pronounced Mew-thill) comes from the original Gaelic ‘Maothail’ which translated means…

England Hastings

Hastings

February 22, 2013June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Hastings0 comment

Hastings is a very cosmopolitan town. It has ancient connections and modern attractions. Hastings is a harbour town with strong connections to the sea, and is home to the biggest beach launched fleet of fishing vessels in the whole of Europe. Hastings was the site of the building of the very first castle built under the orders of William the Conqueror, although there is little of the castle remaining. The old town itself is still very much the heart of the modern Hastings and there is a strong cultural and…