For a first visit, four to five full days in London is a useful starting point. That gives you time for several major sights, a museum, a few neighbourhood walks and an evening out without making every meal a sandwich eaten in a queue. Two or three days can still make a rewarding city break, […]
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Ripon, Yorkshire’s smallest city, combines a compact historic centre, independent shops, the cathedral and easy access to Fountains Abbey and riverside walks.
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Family Sailing Around Britain Rescued By Dunbar RNLI After Yacht Trouble Off East Lothian
A family sailing from Holy Island to Edinburgh as part of a round-Britain trip had to be rescued after their yacht’s propeller and rudder became tangled off East Lothian.
Travelling between cities such as Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool by train should be one of the easiest ways to get around northern England. The distances are relatively short, major cities are connected by rail, and travelling by train avoids the hassle of driving and parking in busy city centres. But the price isn’t always as […]
Winter is the perfect time to wrap up warm, slow the pace, and enjoy a relaxing escape. From dramatic countryside and historic market towns to cosy hotels and fireside dining, the North of England is particularly well suited to a cold-weather getaway. There is something satisfying about swapping a hectic schedule for a slower pace, […]