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Cheap Hotels near King's Cross in London
There are cheap and budget hotels with bargain rates near King's Cross in London, convenient for Eurostar trains to Paris and close to St Pancras and Euston stations too.
Best Things to Do in Somerset, SouthWest England
Somerset in SouthWest England has lots of good things to do and places to visit including Bath, Wells, Exmoor, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, and Minehead.
English Country Cottages on the Dorset Coast
Dorset Coastal Cottages rent self-catering English country cottages providing accommodation on or near the Jurassic Coast and Coastal Path in South-West England.
Edinburgh Team-Building Events and Activities
As a venue for corporate events near Edinburgh for team-building or other activities, the historic Lennoxlove House, home to the Duke of Hamilton, is hard to beat.
Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey
Easy to reach by bus or train from London, or on a guided tour, Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey are among England's top religious visitor attractions.
Tips on the Top Ten Best Day Trips from London
Travel by train or bus to England's top attractions on a day visit from London; how to get to Brighton, Cambridge, Stratford, Canterbury, York, and Winchester.
Torquay's Festival to the Queen of Crime
Torquay's festival to the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, world's best-selling mystery writer and creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, is held each September.
From Heathrow to Brick Lane, London in Words
Writers including Virginia Woolf, Alan Bennett, Will Self, Jan Morris, Peter Ackroyd, Ruth Rendell and Monica Ali describe London, the Olympics 2012 city, in words.
Best Things to Do in Dorset, South-West England
Top visitor attractions in Dorset in the South-West of England include Thomas Hardy's Wessex, the Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Bournemouth.
English Country Cottage in Hardy Country, Dorset
Dorset is Thomas Hardy country, mainly near Dorchester with the author's birthplace, grave, and house at Max Gate, all easily seen from a country cottage holiday home.
Visit Abbotsbury Swannery on the Dorset Coast
The historic Abbotsbury Swannery dates back over 650 years, and feeding time here is one of the most popular attractions on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
On the Agatha Christie Trail in Torquay, Devon
The most famous mystery author in the world was born and grew up in Torquay in Devon, and the Agatha Christie Mile is a tour of the town that visits sites that she knew.
Visit Agatha Christie's Holiday Home at Greenway
The holiday home of Agatha Christie, Greenway near Torquay, has been opened to the public by the National Trust to show the private life of the popular crime writer.
The Old Bell, the Oldest Hotel in England
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant next to Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire in the Cotswolds, and close to Bath and Bristol, is England's oldest purpose-built hotel.
Good Food Guide to UK's Best Restaurants 2010
2010 edition of Britain's best-selling restaurant guide rates over 1200 of the best restaurants in the UK, with best-value dining choices and money-off vouchers too.
Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2010
2010 edition of Michelin's Eating Out in Pubs guide reviews over 550 of the best dining pubs in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland with the Pub of the Year in Devon.
Guided Walking Tour of London 2012 Olympics Park
London hosts the Olympic Games in 2012 and walking tours with Blue Badge Tourist Guides show visitors the Olympics Stadium, Olympic Village, and Olympics Park.
Where to Holiday in North Norfolk, East England
The North Norfolk coast is one of the best holiday spots in East England, but towns like Cromer, Holt, Wells, Blakeney, Hunstanton and Cley are all very different.
North Norfolk Hotel that's really a Posh B&B
Byfords in Holt, North Norfolk, calls itself a posh b&b but is more like a boutique hotel with luxury rooms, restaurant, cafe, bike hire and a deli for perfect picnics.
New Inn in the Cotswolds is Quirky Luxury Hotel
Coln St Aldwyns is a beautiful English Cotswolds village near Cirencester, Glos, and the New Inn offers quirky luxury accommodation with acclaimed restaurant and bar.
Exmoor Hotels, Old Inns, and Other Accommodation
Exmoor National Park in southwest England straddles Somerset and Devon. Places to stay includes hotels, country cottages, b&bs, farms, and guesthouses.
Best Things to do in Southport, Merseyside
Merseyside's Southport is England's classic seaside resort, a day trip from Liverpool and Manchester with top shopping, dining, hotels, golf and lots of things to do.
Frommer's Guide to Wales Family Holidays
The Frommer's Guidebook, Wales with your Family, has travel advice and ideas on where to take the kids on those Welsh holidays, from castles to safe sandy beaches
LP Guide to West Country with Bath and Bristol
Lonely Planet Guide to Devon, Cornwall and Southwest England also covers Dorset and Somerset, with travel advice on where to stay, what to see and do in the West Country.
The Stylish Vincent Boutique Hotel in Southport
The stylish Vincent boutique hotel is one of the newest hotels in Southport, on Lord Street and with its own spa, gym, restaurant, bar, valet parking, and luxury rooms.