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Iron Men to storm Pembrokeshire

Iron Men to storm Pembrokeshire

This September, over 1,500 entrants from more than 40 countries are expected to converge in Pembrokeshire to test themselves against this year’s Ironman Wales 2012 event.

Will Red or Black or the Esk Factor win the ratings war?

Will Red or Black or the Esk Factor win the ratings war?

Will Red or Black win the ratings war and which will have the Esk Factor? These questions are nothing to do with Simon Cowell and his two programmes hitting TV screens again on August 18, but focused instead on the gorgeous stable of locomotives at the Lake District’s iconic narrow gauge railway, Ravenglass and Eskdale.

Family fun awaits at iconic narrow gauge railway

Lake District visitor attraction, the iconic Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, has an action-packed Family Fun Weekend taking place throughout the August Bank Holiday (August 25-27), with free activities, competitions and photo opportunities crammed into the exciting three-day event.

North Wales multi activity holiday

North Wales multi activity holiday

This multi-activity break is located in the scenic location of Llangollen in North Wales and includes your accommodation on a bed and full breakfast basis with 2 sharing a double/twin room.

New guide to Cornwall proves internet hit

A new online guide to Cornwall is proving a hit with holidaymakers heading for the South West.

Haddon Hall's costume exhibition brings Jane Eyre to life again

Haddon Hall's costume exhibition brings Jane Eyre to life again

Film fans and period clothing enthusiasts will be able to relive the romance of Jane Eyre through a special costume exhibition at Haddon Hall.

Three cheers for Yorkshire: Celebratory breaks with Pride of Britain Hotels

At least ten of Britain’s 2012 Olympic medal winners, including the much-acclaimed heptathlete Jessica Ennis, hail from the beautiful county of Yorkshire. With historic cities, windswept moors and a celebrated coastline, there are many reasons to visit.

Land's End unveils its first self-catering facilities

Land's End unveils its first self-catering facilities

Tourism chiefs at Land's End have unveiled the iconic site's first-ever luxury self-catering accommodation, as part of a £3million investment programme.

Get closer to the great outdoors this summer

Get closer to the great outdoors this summer

Camping is fun... which is why around 1.2 million families regularly choose to pack up their tent, hook up their caravan or jump in their motor homes.

Historic 19th century hotel to open in Worcestershire

Historic 19th century hotel to open in Worcestershire

The Wood Norton, a newly restored Grade II listed boutique hotel in the Vale of Evesham, is set to open this autumn following a major £4 million restoration.

Virgin Balloon Flights to host ultimate British tea party in the Sky

Virgin Balloon Flights will be celebrating the Great British summer by hosting a unique tea party in the sky, and are offering one lucky winner the chance to be a guest.

Post-Olympic escape to the West Country

Post-Olympic escape to the West Country

Experts have predicted that there is likely to be a ‘Team GB-Olympic-Gold- Medal-style’ rush for holidays after the Olympics has left town and options are likely to be limited.

Fun for all the family at Tregaron Harness Racing Festival

Fun for all the family at Tregaron Harness Racing Festival

A three-day August festival of harness racing in the West Wales town of Tregaron, which offers almost £100,000 in prizemoney, is being promoted as the "perfect family day out".

Top 5 holiday spots in Cornwall

Cornwall is a firm favourite with holidaymakers in the UK. It has everything one could possibly want from a great holiday spot with stunning scenery, great attractions and cultural hotspots and brilliant places to eat.

Boating holidays in Europe

Boating holidays in Europe

If you're looking for a break with a difference this year, how about a getaway afloat on a British or European waterway?