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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 lively attractions of London to the quiet picturesque countryside. Conveniently located throughout the country, our 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. | |  | | | Famous for its fabulous shopping and eclectic nightlife, Newcastle-Gateshead is a mix of the modern and historic. There’s plenty to explore, from the beautiful architecture of the ancient city walls and castle, to Gateshead Quays, where you’ll find modern bars, galleries and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. | |  | | | 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 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.
| |  | | | The city walls of York, which date back to the 12th century, enclose a maze of medieval streets and the magnificent York Minster Cathedral. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, from the Museum Gardens to the Grand Opera House, a converted Victorian warehouse and corn exchange, which regularly hosts events and performances. | |  | |  | |
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. | |  | |
As well as being the largest city in the south-west of England, Bristol is also one of the most vibrant. The multi-cultural city is packed with theatres, museums and parks, plus it regularly plays host to a range of carnivals and festivals, including the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. And as if that wasn’t impressive enough, there’s the dramatic Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the beautiful Avon Gorge. | |  | |
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. | |  | |
Although made famous by its open-air Roman Baths, there’s so much more to see and do around Bath. You’ll discover beautiful manicured gardens and parks, a maze of streets lined with art, jewellery and antique shops and the Fashion Museum really brings the history of fashion alive. A relaxing stroll along the grand Royal Crescent and afternoon tea at The Pump Room also comes highly recommended. | |  | |
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. | | | Proudly sitting on seven hills, Edinburgh’s diverse architecture stretches from the Georgian crescents of the New Town, to the medieval Old Town and on to the fashionable former fishing village of Leith. The city offers a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere and lots to see and do, from the imposing Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland, to the Edinburgh International Festival in August – when the city transforms into a Mecca for the arts. | |  | | | 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. | |  | | You’ll find the very best Scotland has to offer in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. The city combines striking granite architecture and an impressive history, with a vibrant modern arts scene and lively nightlife. In contrast, on the outskirts of the city lie tranquil lochs, a rugged coastline and the unique landscape of the Cairngorms National Park.
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Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has something to offer everyone. From its historic buildings and bustling city centre, to its acres of peaceful parkland and neo-gothic castle. Whilst the modern surroundings of Cardiff Bay are home to bars, restaurants the Welsh Assembly and the local science centre – Techniquest. | | Belfast was the engine room in Northern Ireland during the industrial revolution and features some stunning Edwardian and Victorian architecture. In recent years the city has been transformed and its pedestrianised city centre streets attract a host of street entertainers and musicians. Divided into Quarters the city has over forty parks, one of the most popular being the Botanic Gardens in the Queen’s Quarter. Plus, there are countless theatres, museums and bars where you can enjoy some real Irish hospitality.
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