The Millennium and Copthorne Hotels will be at the heart of the £160 million Central Village joint venture between Merepark and Ballymore. The two establishments, which will create in excess of 360 new hotel rooms in the city, are prominently located within the new development.
The Copthorne Hotel Liverpool, will face onto Newington Square and the Boardwalk public spaces. The 4 star deluxe Millennium Hotel Liverpool will be created in the refurbished and extended grade 2 listed Watson Building adjacent to the Lewis’s building.
The hotels, designed by international award winning architects Woods Bagot, will be aimed at corporate, meetings and leisure customers and will feature conference facilities and function space; a gym/spa; bars and restaurants for both residents and public use and car parking.
Today’s picture of the day is of Hanbury Hall in Worcestershire. It dates back to 1701 and is famous for its stunning painted ceilings and staircase. It was recreated in the 18th Century and is surrounded by almost 400 acres of beautiful parkland.
The Great Inns of Britain is a collection of 22 historic, stylish and independently owned inns spread across England, Scotland & Wales. Each inn is totally individual and unique, but all offer fine food, public bars full of character, and gorgeous individually-designed bedrooms.
This autumn the Great Inns will be celebrating British game and regional produce with ‘Game On’ – a seasonal culinary campaign with Head Chefs creating a selection of game inspired dishes, themed events and seasonal special offers, from game dinners to masterclasses and culinary presentations on preparing and cooking game.
Today’s picture of the day is of the Blue Planet Aquarium situated in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. It is the largest aquarium in the UK and boasts many types of sharks including tiger sharks. Walk through one of the longest Aquatunnels in the world stretching for 70 metres.
InterContinental Hotels Group is to open two new Hotel Indigo properties in Glasgow and Liverpool. Hotel Indigo is IHG’s newest hotel brand and offers guests boutique hotel design as well as the peace of mind they get from staying with a large hotel group. There are 27 hotels open in North America and 59 more are planned around the world. The brand began its global roll out earlier this year with the opening of Hotel Indigo London Paddington in January 2009.
Hotel Indigo Glasgow is scheduled to open mid-2010 with 96 bedrooms. Hotel Indigo Liverpool won’t open until Spring 2011, with 151-rooms geared towards both business and leisure guests.
Today’s picture of the day is of Langdon Visitor’s Centre in Essex. It consists of approximately 460 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows and offers an array of bridleways and footpaths. Onsite there the 1930’s Plotlands Museum, hot and cold drinks, snacks and a WC.
Today’s picture of the day is of Oulton Park Race Circuit in Cheshire. It is surrounded by 320 acres of beautiful and tranquil countryside. From April to October it hosts car and bike racing including the British Superbikes, British Touring Cars, Formula 3 and Family Fun Days. Onsite there is free parking, a restaurant and bar. Corporate days are also available.
Pembrokeshire’s unspoilt landscapes, towns and villages will enthral those who take a holiday in this far corner of South West Wales during the Autumn. The experience is quite different without the crowds but still inspiring and relaxing with awesome scenery and outdoor activities; a surprising number of attractions also remain open and visitors can stay in the best places at much reduced prices.
Once Autumn arrives, the long sandy beaches and small private coves become the domain of walkers, often with their dogs now that the beach restrictions have been relaxed. With 186 miles of coastline, mostly within the National Park, there’s more than enough space for everyone. It’s possible to stroll for a morning without seeing another person.
Breezier days stir up the surf attracting hardy watersports enthusiasts, while coast path ramblers can enjoy a brisk walk or go pup spotting on isolated beaches before returning to the fireside in their smart hotel or cosy cottage. Inland the peaceful river estuaries and wooded valleys stand out against the more rugged Preseli Hills, while quiet lanes and tracks await the cyclist and horse rider.
So… what’s stopping you? Have a browse of our sites and book that Autumn break in Pembrokeshire today!
Small Car Big City is a new company formed in August of this year, providing tailor made and pre-planned tours of London in beautiful Classic Mini Coopers. Combining the culture, history and quirky stories of London with the iconic and entirely British Mini Cooper, the company’s philosophy is to avoid the standard tourist tours such as the open top buses, and instead to offer a personal and private experience with an English guide brimming with knowledge of London and all of the best places to go! They want their passengers to feel like they are travelling this great city with a Londoner, as opposed to feeling like a tourist trapped on the predictable and often tired and uninspiring trail. Enjoy the video.
As the October half term looms, the UK tourist season is also drawing to a close. For most operators in the country, it represents the last ‘peak’ period before the Christmas break.
But, of course, as one season finishes, work is already underway for next year. Unbeknown to those outside the industry, the ‘out of season’ periods are sometimes the busiest as suppliers get ready for the next.
Pembrokeshire’s unspoilt landscapes, towns and villages will enthral those who take a holiday in this far corner of South West Wales during the Autumn. The experience is quite different without the crowds but still inspiring and relaxing with awesome scenery and outdoor activities; a surprising number of attractions also remain open and visitors can stay in the best places at much reduced prices.
