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Bridlington

December 7, 2012June 24, 2014 adminBridlington, England0 comment

The people of Yorkshire are known for their warm hospitality. Add a seaside location into the mix and you have Bridlington, a holiday destination that has been a favourite with families for generations. The town sees an influx of thousands of people every summer all coming to enjoy the clean, award winning sands of the beaches. Take the lazy route up to the top of the cliffs or jump aboard the land train. On the cliff tops you will find Sewerby Hall and Gardens – there are over fifty acres…

Drumnadrochit Scotland

Drumnadrochit

December 3, 2012June 24, 2014 adminDrumnadrochit, Scotland0 comment

The name of the village might not be easily recognisable but you will certainly know about it. Drumnadrochit is the small village located on Urquhart Bay, in the shadow of Urqhuart Castle, on the banks of Loch Ness. This is the place to go to learn all that there is to know about the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Despite that fact that on the surface the place seems overly commercialised with all things Nessie, there is much more to the place than what may or may not inhabit the Loch.…

Bournemouth England

Bournemouth

November 30, 2012June 24, 2014 adminBournemouth, England0 comment

Bournemouth has been attracting visitors for a long time, after all it is a classic example of a British seaside resort. There are seven wonderful miles of golden beaches to explore, edged by the sparkling waters of the sea. The town boasts a good variety of shops, bars and restaurants catering for everything you could possibly need during your time here. The nightlife is vibrant and there are plenty of beautiful gardens in which to relax. The beach is great for water sports too so there really is something for…

Scotland St Andrew’s

St Andrew’s

November 26, 2012June 24, 2014 adminScotland, St Andrew’s0 comment

There has been a settlement here in the location of St Andrews for centuries; evidence has shown that there were people living here in the dark ages; although they were not living in St Andrews as the area was then known as Kilrimont. St Andrew’s University was built here in 1413 making it the first and oldest university in Scotland. The 1400’s saw another first taking place here too; this is where the sport of golf was born. Originally based around a croquet type game it developed into a game…

England Nottingham

Nottingham

November 23, 2012June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Nottingham0 comment

Nottingham is a fabulous city, and often surprises many of its visitors with its vibrancy and colour as they somehow expect it to feel historic and sombre, when it is anything but. It boasts a blossoming fashion industry and some incredible nightclubs which is probably due in part to its status as a university city. The shopping opportunities are fabulous and the city centre draws people from far and wide. The city of Nottingham grew famous for being the historic centre for lace making, an industry which has influenced the…

Ayr Scotland

Ayr

November 19, 2012June 24, 2014 adminAyr, Scotland0 comment

This pretty Scottish seaside town has everything that you could need. Not only does it have all of the attraction of a traditional seaside location it also has over 900 years of history behind it. The street plan here has changed very little since it was first laid down in the 13th century. The architecture of the town is such that you can see how the town developed over the centuries as there are many incredible buildings to be found here. Ayr is a town that has always had a…

Blackpool England

Blackpool

November 16, 2012June 24, 2014 adminBlackpool, England0 comment

If there is anywhere in the UK that conjures up images of seaside fun then it is Blackpool. Blackpool has been entertaining families for generations. It is one of those places that families return to year after year because they know that all of their family’s needs will be taken care of, young or old, as Blackpool is a seaside resort that offers something for everyone. Traditional family run guesthouses and B&B’s still offer affordable accommodation to families looking for an authentic experience, while there are plenty of hotels to…

St Asaph Wales

St Asaph

November 12, 2012June 24, 2014 adminSt Asaph, Wales0 comment

The peaceful town of St Asaph is located six miles to the south of the holiday hotspot of Rhyl and it makes a great place to stay if you are planning on exploring the Welsh coast. Although only a small town with a population of fewer than four thousand people this pretty little town is actually a city as it is home to what has to be the smallest cathedral in the country, which is no bigger than your average village church. Though quite small and seemingly insignificant, this little…

Cookstown Northern Ireland

Cookstown

November 9, 2012June 24, 2014 adminCookstown, Northern Ireland0 comment

To the visitor Cookstown has more than meets the eye. It is an interesting town with plenty of history and character that sets it apart from other towns in the region, and it is set within some wonderful countryside that you can’t fail to appreciate. The main thing that the town is famous for is that it has both the broadest and the longest street in the whole of Northern Ireland, along which you will find a good variety of shops and other businesses which range from the small family…

Berwick Upon Tweed England Scotland

Berwick Upon Tweed

November 5, 2012June 24, 2014 adminBerwick Upon Tweed, Border, England, Scotland0 comment

Whether Berwick upon Tweed is located in Scotland or England has long been debated, in fact the town has long alternated between the two, changing sides fourteen times in two hundred years up until 1482 when it became English, however much of the town remains more Scottish than English. For example the football team plays in the Scottish leagues rather than the English divisions. This is a town that may be ‘of England’ but it is certainly not located ‘within England’. Such has been the confusion over where the town…