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Britain – a great choice of destination that offers great value for money.
Britain has always been a fantastic place to enjoy a short break. There’s so much to see and do, from the culture, sights and shopping in London to the peace and tranquillity of the British countryside. With convenient locations throughout the country, Crowne Plaza’s stylish hotels will provide you with a great level of comfort and service to make your stay even more enjoyable.
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Europe’s biggest city really does have it all. Spectacular historic buildings, endless museums, world-famous theatre shows, award-winning restaurants and an impressive nightlife. Not to mention the countless events and festivals such as Trooping the Colour, London Bridge Festival, Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, International Beer Festival, Notting Hill Carnival and much more. This fashionable, diverse epicentre for world culture cannot fail but to leave you wanting to come back time and time again. | | A modern city that perfectly combines 21st-century architecture with its Victorian past. Renowned for its fantastic music heritage, Manchester is also great for those who love to shop. But if you feel like getting away from it all, you don’t need to go far before you’re surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Pennines and North Wales.
| |  | | The 2008 European City of Culture offers a diverse array of attractions and events. The revitalised Albert Dock is home to the Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and the world-famous Beatles Story Museum, to name but a few. And if you’re a real Beatles fan, International Beatles Week in August could be the ideal time for you to visit.
| |  | | Historically beautiful, Chester has come along way from its Roman origins. Chester Cathedral lies at the heart of the city, where you can also take a boat trip along the River Dee to the peaceful, historic village of Eccleston. A zoo to the north of the city and a 140-acre designer outlet complex, also help to make this a perfect destination – whatever your interests.
| |  | | Leeds is now better known for its shopping and varied nightlife, than its industrial past. Modern high-rise developments, mix with Victorian opulence, in a city dotted with parks. One of the largest is Roundhay, with its lakeside, picnic area and castle ruins dating back to the 1920s. And with so much going on in the city, it’s good to know Leeds is located right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales – perfect if you fancy enjoying some stunning scenery and tranquility.
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Nottingham is as legendary for its fabulous shopping, nightlife and restaurants as its famous outlaw – Robin Hood. His statue stands defiantly below the 17th century Nottingham Castle and a stroll through Sherwood Forest, with its five century-old oak trees, is a must. Then it’s back to the city where you can voice your own opinion, or listen to others, in Nottingham’s very own Speakers Corner in the Old Market Square.
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The UK’s second city, as well as having 8,000 acres of parks, is also home to Cadbury chocolate, where you can indulge in chocolate heaven as you walk around their working factory? The reinvigorated city also boasts museums, fabulous shopping, including the Bullring Centre and Selfridges, plus a spectacular canal-side nightlife.
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Home to the world-famous university and countless colleges, Cambridge is a compact cosmopolitan city with outstanding historic and modern architecture. You’ll find bustling medieval streets, plus an array of museums, art galleries and parks to help you relax and immerse yourself into the laid-back student atmosphere.
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Marlow is a charming historic town situated on the River Thames, 30 miles west of the centre of London. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Chiltern Hills to the north, this picturesque town also has a wealth of tasty pubs and restaurants to sample.
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Whether it’s enjoying walking along beautiful, unspoilt stretches of river or shopping until you drop, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in and around Reading. There’s the Museum of Reading, the River and Rowing Museum and, if you’re at home on the water, why not hop onto a short cruise down the River Thames?
| | Scotland’s largest city, once at the heart of the industrial revolution, has been transformed into a modern, cultural, metropolis teaming with designer shops and a trendy nightlife. The futuristic looking Glasgow Science Centre takes pride of place on the River Clyde, whilst there are plenty of other attractions to keep you occupied, from a production by the Scottish Ballet at the Theatre Royal to the West End’s Botanic Gardens.
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