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Although Dumfries is only 25 miles from the England-Scotland border, it is very definitely a Scottish town in appearance and character. Important battles that relate to Scottish independence were fought here and Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, lived in and is buried in the town. Dumfries is dominated by the picturesque River Nith, which […]
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Leeds, Yorkshire’s largest city, has much to offer Short Break visitors. It has a vibrant city centre, with fine buildings many dating back to Victorian times, and in its suburbs there are outstanding heritage sites. As a Yorkshireman myself, I’ve often visited Leeds over the years and been impressed by its development into a modern, […]
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In the South Midlands there are two unusual ‘Historic Houses’, the Victorian Hook Norton Brewery near Chippimg Norton and the Georgian Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney.
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Newby Hall and Gardens provides an excellent day out not just for adults but for children as well.
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There are two spectacular, historical moated houses just ten miles apart near Tonbridge in West Kent. Hever Castle, which dates back to 1270, is part of the Historic Houses collection of heritage properties, whereas Ightham Mote, which dates back to 1320, is a National Trust managed site. I spent a full day visiting the extensive […]
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A Saga tour of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, taking in Quito, the nearby Andes area, including Otavalo and Lake Cuicocha, the Amazon area, including Ananaga Creek and Papallacta thermal springs, and several of the Galapagos Islands including Baltra, Santa Cruz, Isabela and Bartolome,
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To get the maximum benefit from IHG One Rewards, you need to know how to collect points effectively, including bonus points, how to use them to maximum advantage and how to get the most out of 10 nights stay rewards and Elite status.
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I was curious to find out why there are two Wentworth stately homes, Wentworth Woodhouse and Wentworth Castle, just a few miles apart near Barnsley in South Yorkshire. Apparently this was as a result of a family dispute. Thomas Wentworth, Baron Raby, expected to inherit the stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse from his grandfather, Sir […]
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The massive stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse is in South Yorkshire, about five miles north of Rotherham. The Jacobean house has over 300 rooms and large landscaped grounds. Historic Houses members get free entry to the house and gardens. About six miles north-west of Wentworth Woodhouse, near Barnsley, is another stately home, Wentworth Castle. Although […]
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Use our unique code STEAF20 for 20% discount on English Heritage annual and gift membership. English Heritage has over 400 sites throughout England and the good news is that these sites are now opening normally following the problems of the last few years. However when planning visits, bear in mind that during the winter period some […]
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