The latest Forest Scene – the newsletter for The National Forest – is packed with summer fun and news about the Forest. Read about river braiding, conservation volunteering, horse logging and the National Forest Wood Fair. There are loads of ideas for great days out in the Forest, from a Breath of Fresh Air at Rosliston [...]
Wake up to the sound of lions roaring or wolves howling with the new family campsite at Longleat in Wiltshire. This isn’t any old campsite however as Longleat will be providing the accommodation; all you need to do is turn up with your bedding, crockery, cutlery and what you’ll need for your two-night/three-night stay! Longleat is [...]
Hire a campervan and tour the county of Cornwall in retro chic, rent a surf pod for the ultimate beachside convenience, camp with a touch of luxury by joining the latest craze for ‘glamping’ or have all the mod-cons at your finger tips with an achingly hip boutique hotel. Try Visit Cornwall’s places to stay [...]
A vintage fleet of eleven double-decker buses are making their way home to London from Prince Edward Island, part of the Atlantic Canada region. For the past forty-five years these iconic vehicles have been transporting visitors around this stunning island, exploring its’ capital, Charlottetown, touring the North and South Shores and making regular visits to [...]
Earlier this month, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) unveiled its 2012 Olympic mascot, Wenlock, and 2012 Paralympic mascot, Mandeville. Wenlock and Mandeville were created from the last drops of steel left over from the construction of the final support beam for the Olympic Stadium. An animated film, based [...]
Several of the historic attractions in Maritime Greenwich are opening their doors for free, offering great value summer days out for all the family. Set beside the Thames in south east London, the beautiful world Heritage Site has plenty of things for every age to enjoy. Places with free entry include the new Discover Greenwich [...]
Travelling on a budget in Cornwall? Don’t feel that you have to wistfully write off thoughts of quality, because Cornwall is home to the best caravan holiday park in the country. Trethem Mill Touring Park has claimed the title of Best Caravan Holiday Park of the Year in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2010.
The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet is a great day out this June. From the country’s finest livestock, over 600 trade stands, the National Cheese Awards to the UK’s biggest cider competition, there really is something for everyone – family or food lover. Advance tickets are now available to buy. Children under 15 [...]
TLSee (Tea, London and Sightseeing) – a pun on TLC (tender, loving care) is the new afternoon tea concept at Swissôtel The Howard, London and treats guests to edible versions of the famous sights of the city on the Thames. With TLSee, nine different London landmarks, some in 3D, are served up alongside traditional finger sandwiches [...]
The South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival will feature several guided outings for families and children during the late spring half-term from Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June. Mister Stevenson’s Light Railway on Bank holiday Monday, 31st May 2010 follows the route of the ‘Middy’ to discover how to interpret landscape clues. The [...]
