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Avaweb Hotel and Travel Guide

Book your short break, weekend break or hotel room at Avaweb and you can be assured you will be staying in a quality hotel. All hotels are graded 2 - 5 stars which ensures your comfort along with value for money. Avaweb UK Hotel and Travel Guide...

Hotels in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant friendly city, with history spanning the past 2,000 years. Newcastle is situated in the north east of England, on the banks of the River Tyne and surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Northumbria which is on its door...

Hotels in Glasgow

Glasgow is a vibrant city offering a rich art scene with over 200 art organisations, stunning architecture and chic boutiques. It is sophisticated and elegant yet still retains its legendary warmth and generous hospitality. Enjoy fantastic shopping,...

The Peak District

A lens to introduce you to one of the British Isles' most beautiful areas of natural beauty. Close to many indsutrial centres, this area is a breath of fresh air! From the wilds of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, the peat-bogged haggs and groughs of the No...

Chipping Campden, Cotswolds UK

Chipping Campden or Campden - not Chipping Camden! - is one of the most charming and unspoilt of the Cotswold towns. Consisting of Chipping Campden, Broad Campden and Blockley, and set on the edge of the Cotswolds, this historic town in north Gloucest...

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The Importance of the New Forest, Southern England

The New Forest, in Hampshire, Southern England, is the largest tract of lowland common land in Britain making it of great importance for the environment and conservation as it covers a range of habitats from boggy valley bottoms to dry heathland. Du...

BRITANNIA - A Virtual Tour

English Castles, Historical sites, Nature reserves and Wildlife parks. Also the Mistral story about the Harwich Swan and her love triangle.  Enjoy viewing the photos (over 1500) or join us on MSN (free membership) and add you...

Ennerdale - in England's Lake District

Ennerdale, the most Westerly valley in England's beutiful Lake District is not on the average tourist's itinerary. This is mainly because ti has no road for most of its length and also because it is, by road, too far from the beaten track of coach tr...

Youth Hostels - Travel the Globe on a budget

A lens on The YHA in England and Wales, and the international movement as a whole. The Youth Hostels Association operates a network of 227 Youth Hostels across England and Wales. Over 310,000 members receive a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation,...

Scotland - Land of My Heart Forever

I can't remember a time when Scotland did not have a grip on my heart, mind and imagination. I do remember, though, how and through what means it began. Way back to the time when I was a teen (that was a long time ago) I was introduced to the books o...

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The Yorkshire Dales

As an erstwhile resident of Swaledale, one of Yorkshire's many dales, I feel honoured to be able to bring you this lens from the multiple perspectives of tourist, then resident and now exile! Enjoy researching this very special part of Northern Englan...

Portmeirion

If you are a fan of the TV series The Prisioner you may recognize Portmeirion Village.  It's a magical village, in a beautiful natural setting, the vision of one man, built over 50 years.  I was lucky enough to visit Portmeirion a few years...

Tan Hill Inn - Great Britain's Highest Pub!

High on the Pennine watershed in North Yorkshire's most Northerly tip lies a very special place. Tan Hill Inn stands on a site which makes it rather inaccessible for much of the winter and holds a magnetic pull to those in search of a different kind...

My Favourite Spots in London

I live in the suburbs of London and I wanted to tell you about the places I like to go to in London. There is so much to see and do that it can be daunting to know where to start Do leave me your suggestions and favourite places to visit. in...

National Tartan Week

Celebrate the legacy of our shared heritage EVERY year during March and April--Tartan Week  In the United States, there are more than 20 million people who can claim descent from Scotland, most of whom take immense pride in their Scottish heritag...

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Hampton Court Gardens

Hampton Court Palace is a spectacular former royal palace located in SW London, England. It features tours of the medieval kitchens, arranged the way they were during King Henry the VIII’s time in the palace, and the various living quarters of...

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles north of Salisbury. Stonehenge is made up of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. It is believed by arch...

10 Places to See in the UK Before You Die

The UK may be small, but it's full of a variety of amazing places stretching right from John O'Groats to Lands End. Here are some of the most iconic sights that our small island has to offer. Please feel free to add your own suggestions to the bottom...

The Channel Islands: Hidden Paradise

The Channel Islands are a group of small islands in the English channel, they are not partof the UK or even the UN, but they are a seperate Crown dependancy, unusually enough sitting very close to France (the coast is visible on a fine day)...

Torbay - The English Riviera

The aim of this lens is to provide an insight into what the area of Torbay in England has to offer for residents and visitors alike. As is suggested by the name Torbay is a bay facing eastward, located at the western-most end of Lyme Bay in the South...

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Bournemouth - England's Finest Seaside Resort

When someone mentions the word Bournemouth what comes to mind? If you live outside of the UK, probably not a lot, but to the British public Bournemouth instantly makes you think of Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beaches or Bournemouth Gardens. You mig...

Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven

Portobello is a quiet beach resort situated about three miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It has been a beach resort since the 18th Century and remains a fantastic place to visit even today. Below you'll find pictures, useful links, clips and informa...

Discovering Scotland: Inveraray

Inveraray is a small, picture-postcard town on the shores of Loch Shira and Loch Fyne, in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. It is no more than two hours' drive from the centre of Glasgow, yet creates the impression - surrounded by the l...

Independent or Group Travel to Historic England, Scotland and Wales

 In the United States, when you travel from state to state, you either fly or drive.  But traveling in Britain is a bit different.  You want to get the most out of your trip, and it’s exciting when you let go of your traditional...

Horsham

Welcome to Horsham a Historic Market Town in West Sussex, England. Here you will find up to date information about Horsham including forums posts, photographs, events and links to Horsham based websites- "Horsham Time Well Spent"

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The Importance of the New Forest, Southern England, Bournemouth - England's Finest Seaside Resort, Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven, Discovering Scotland: Inveraray, Horsham

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PatinKC Thanks for adding my National Tartan Lens. I hope it inspires a desire to visit Scottland! Posted April 06, 2007