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Enjoy a perfect summer in Scotland
This summer is the perfect time to take a Scottish wildlife break. From the inquisitive Pine Marten to the delicate Primula Scotica, the country has a range of exciting species to intrigue and inspire.

Valentine Warner to launch Falmouth Oyster Festival
From 14 to 17 October, the picturesque seaside town of Falmouth will welcome visitors from far and wide to celebrate the annual Falmouth Oyster Festival, showcasing the diversity and quality of Cornish seafood and produce.

New luxury spa to open in Glasgow
Glasgow’s long awaited first luxury spa offering indigenous Scottish treatments will open in September.

Family fun for less at Woodovis Park
Big isn’t always best and if you love the idea of a family camping holiday with lots of activities but want to avoid overrun campsites, karaoke and amusement arcades, head to Woodovis Park on Dartmoor in Devon where quality family fun costs less this summer.

Countdown to Windermere Air Show
The countdown to the Windermere Air Show, taking place on July 24 and 25 in Bowness-on-Windermere, the Lake District, is now on and, with less than a week to go, excitement about the feast of aerial acrobatics and displays is at its height.

Strictly Come Dancing breaks in Herefordshire
There are still a few rooms left this weekend at Warner Leisure Hotel’s Holme Lacy House Hotel, in Herefordshire – for a Strictly Come Dancing themed break featuring Karen Hardy and Len Goodman.
Pedal your way through London this summer
There is always plenty to do in London during the summer months, and this year the choice is better than ever, thanks to the launch of the cycle scheme.

Luxury summer breaks in Brighton
The stunning beachfront boutique hotel, drakes of Brighton, is providing another fabulous reason to spend a night in Brighton this Summer and indulge in a little luxury and cosseting. A real treat for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

Celebrities drawn to the West End
With its abundance of fine food, stunning hotels, shopping meccas and breathtaking sights, it’s no wonder that celebrities are drawn to Europe’s theatre capital.

Bloomsbury Festival celebrates area’s cultural vibrancy
Major Bloomsbury based organisations including The British Museum and The Wellcome Collection are coming together to create a festival celebrating the cultural vibrancy of the local area.

Romance on Loch Ness
A Highland-based cruiser hire company has responded to the rise in demand for romantic breaks and honeymoons at home by designing the ultimate intimate love boat for couples looking for a getaway break or honeymoon with a difference.
Rugby on the Orient Express
In one of the most anticipated games of the 6 Nations Rugby, Wales take on old rivals England at the Millennium Stadium in the opening game of the tournament.

2000 years of history, one blockbuster weekend
Experience 2000 years of history in one blockbuster weekend at Europe’s biggest historical event, the English Heritage Festival of History. On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July over 1000 re-enactors will march out of history and onto the field of battle at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire.
Step back in time along Hadrian’s Wall
A new map will help walkers and other visitors to Hadrian’s Wall Country to identify the Roman forts as well as features like temples and civilian settlements that lie all around this fascinating route through history.

Take a nostalgic break with Four Pillars Hotels
Picnic baskets filled with potted meat sandwiches, hard boiled eggs, jammy buns and lashings and lashings of ginger beer. Ok, so that might be the stuff that only Enid Blyton novels are made of, but the great British public can enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane this summer, courtesy of Four Pillars Hotels.