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Live life as a pirate and enjoy the Caribbean temperatures
With Caribbean temperatures across the Lake District recently, Lakes attraction, Ullswater ‘Steamers’ is offering kids the chance to become a pirate on the ‘high seas’ of Ullswater this August.
Wildlife breaks in the Outer Hebrides the 'Islands on the Edge'
As the BBC natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge comes to an end this week, many viewers will have been inspired to put the Outer Hebrides on their must-visit list.
Got a question of sport? Check out your local museum
Since Murray took the Wimbledon title last month, tennis fever has taken over the country. Those suffering withdrawal can learn the evolution of the game from a garden party pastime to a multimillion-dollar professional sport at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum.
Norwich braces itself for big tourism boost
To celebrate the release of Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa in cinemas from 7th August, VisitNorwich and Norwich City Council Blue Badge Guides are launching a new walking tour of the city, designed with Partridge fans in mind.
Beat the heatwave! - New thrilling Thames Rockets boat ride
It’s fast, furious and a world first. Thames Rockets is a new thrilling, high-speed boat ride blasting off this summer in the Capital and operating exclusively in the new Thames ‘High Speed Zone’.
Heatwave leads to Blackpool getting its first Beach Butler
A Blackpool hotel has responded to the heatwave by launching what it believes to be something totally unique within the resort – a Beach Butler service.
Big Bridge’s Little Brother
A stylish new city landmark is helping celebrate Hull’s rich maritime heritage — a £7m innovative footbridge that plays birdsong and even offers pedestrians a UK first-of-its-kind “bridge ride”.
Get ahead of the crowd in 2014 with great rates at Tune Hotels London
From the marathon to the RHS Chelsea Flower show, London holds an array of exciting events though-out the year.
Some like it hot
Micro-Climates - Whatever the weather in England, it remains a hot topic for its indecisive nature. What makes it ever the more fascinating are those little pockets that attract a warmer temperature than their surroundings.
A family holiday afloat in leafy Surrey
Despite being only 40 minutes from London, the River Wey in Surrey’s commuter belt is one of the South’s best kept secrets.
Explore the stunning Isle of Anglesey this summer
The Isle of Anglesey has plenty to offer every kind of holidaymaker this summer season, from relaxing weekend retreats, outdoor adventures to historic trips discovering the gems of this beautiful Welsh isle.
Swallows and Amazons starts filming in the Lakes
Holidaymakers in the Lake District could be bumping into Dan Stevens while he’s filming family-favourite Swallows and Amazons this summer.
Top 10 things to see & do in Shakespeare Country this summer
1. See ‘In Stitches’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company In Stitches, a new free costume exhibition at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, celebrates the fascinating costume making skills of the Company.
Midweek break to the Royal Welsh Show
Britain’s most popular agricultural event, the Royal Welsh Show, will be taking place from 22-25 July at the Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells in mid Wales.
Visit the Bury St. Edmunds Food and Drink Festival
Bury St. Edmunds will host a Food and Drink Festival this August Bank Holiday, and the Angel Hotel is offering visitors a holiday package which includes accommodation on a B&B basis and a three-course dinner from £159per room, per night – saving 30%.