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Giraffe Baby
Giraffe Baby With its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
Cheap UK Trains
Megatrain offers cheap train travel to selected UK destinations for as little as £1 per journey. Travel to Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Bath by train for £1 on Megatrain
UK Customs Regulations
Find out about United Kingdom Customs Regulations. What can you bring into the UK from the USA? From other EU countries?
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
The UK's Seven Wonders
Windsor Castle, one of the UK's Seven Wonders, is nearly 1000 years old and is the world's biggest house.
UK Day Trips
Take a London Day Trip - These short, easy UK Day Trips are quick alternatives to spending the day in the city.
Lion Cub
Lion Cub at Longleat Safari Park
The Gore Hotel
View luxury bathrooms at the Gore Hotel in London
Bicester Outlet Village
Bicester Village is a designer brand outlet mall about 10 miles from Oxford. Find luxury clothing and products for the home at this discount outlet mall of chic boutiques about an hour from London
Near St Ives Cornwall in October
Near St Ives, Cornwall, in October
Snowdonia National Park
A traditional Welsh farmstead in Llyn Y Gabair,is dwarfed by the mountains of Snowdonia.
Edinburgh Fringe Highlights'08
This year the Edinburgh Fringe Festival celebrates its 61st year. There are more than 2000 shows, not to mention street entertainment and outdoor events. These are some highlights of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Schedule.
Bangers and Mash
Try this Sausage Recipe for English style Bangers and Mash in Apple Cider Gravy. This is a classic, pub style recipe for for sausage recipe collectors.
Althorp - Princess Diana Grave
Althorp in Northamptonshire is Princess Diana's burial site. It has been home to her family, the Spencers for 500 years. Althorp is the site of an award winning Diana Princess of Wales Exhibition - Diana: A Celebration as well as the burial site of Princess Diana
UK Hot Deals -Hot UK Deals
United Kingdom travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, freebies, insider tips, and secrets, from United Kingdom Guide Ferne Arfin. Find the latest UK Hot Deals for accommodations, travel, tours and more - Hot UK Deals updated regularly.
UK Visas
Do I Need a UK Visa -- How To Find Out If You Need a UK Visa - UK Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Beautiful Beaches
The British Isles have some of the world's most beautiful and dramatic beaches. Learn about some of the most beautiful beaches in England and Wales. See pictures of beautiful beaches.
Family Travel-Top Attractions
Family Travel - These are the Top 10 Family Attractions in the UK, Read where to Take Children on Vacation in the UK
Windsor Castle - The Queen's Favorite Home Seen From the Thames
Picture of Windsor Castle, The Queen's Favorite Home, Seen From the Thames
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton
The Royal Pavillion in Brighton. Decorated in the Chinese taste the early 19th century with an Indian exterior this Regency Palace is quite breathtaking. The famous sea-side residence was built for King George IV, and was also used by his brother William IV and their niece Queen Victoria.
Sea Lion and Pup
Sea Lion and Pup at Longleat
National Rail Enquiries
Guide to National Rail Enquiries. Find UK train schedules, fares, service updates, station information, maps and more at National Rail Enquiries
Edinburgh Castle - Argyll and Sutherland's Highlanders on Parade at Edinburgh Castle
Argyll and Sutherland's Highlanders on parade at Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Fest. Celebrations
Edinburgh goes into party mode during the festival month of August.Check out the Cavalcade, Fringe Sunday and a few options for real party animals.
RHS Wisley Garden
RHS Wisley, an English Garden. Plan a visit to the RHS demonstration and trial garden, RHS Wisley, an English garden to visit, 20 miles southwest of London. What you'll find at RHS Wisley Garden.
UK Discount Outlets
Read about UK Discount outlets all over the country with links to the best UK Discount outlets in England, Scotland and Wales
Tapir Baby
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
Family Shows at Edinburgh '08
Family entertainment and children's theater at Edinburgh. Not everything is for grownups at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Among the more than 2000 shows, there's loads of entertainment for children from toddlers to teens. These are some family entertainment and children's theater highlights of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Schedule.
Grand Staircase
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House - A Great Elizabethan Country Estate and Visitor Attraction in England
Eton Mess Recipe
A recipe for Eton Mess - Strawberries and cream are an essential part of English summertime and Eton Mess is a traditional, popular strawberries and cream dessert.
Bus and Coach Travel
Find bus schedules, cheap tickets, bus routes throughout the UK. Get on the Buses to save money. UK buses and coaches are the cheapest way to get around for intercity and local UK travel.
Cottage in Woods, Hampshire
Cottage in the Woods - Sleepy Thatched Cottage in New Forest, Hampshire, England
York Racecourse
Read about York Racecourse and find out how to attend a racing meet at York. Find out about the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse
The Chunnel
Channel Tunnel Facts and Information. You can drive between Europe and the UK in your own car. Find out how easy it is to use the Eurotunnel shuttle through the Channel Tunnel.
Power Converters and Adaptors
Voltage Converters and Transformers for the UK
BritRail Passes
British Rail Travel - Read about BritRail Passes, the cheap and convenient way to tour the UK by train. Use BritRail Passes for visiting England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire more cheaply and conveniently than with conventional rail tickets.
Romantic Castle Hotels
Find a Castle Hotel in England, Scotland and Wales. Stay in a Romantic Castle Hotel
Caernarvon Castle and Harbor
Caernarvon Castle and Harbor
Lion Cubs
Playful Lion Cubs at Longleat
How to Save Money on UK Travel
Top Tips on How to Save Money on UK Travel - save on accommodations, food and drink, sightseeing, shopping and more.
Stonehenge - Britain's Most Iconic Site.
Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic site.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Stratford-upon-Avon
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Iron Bridge - Where the Industrial Revolution Began
The Iron Bridge - first opened in 1781 and now part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site - spans the Severn Gorge at Ironbridge.
Romans in the UK - Excavations at Vindolanda Along Hadrian's Wall
Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and settlement, south of Hadrian's Wall. Recent excavations have uncovered numerous buildings and some of the most unusual and well preserved artifacts from the Roman world. In the superb site museum, set in charming gardens, you can see Roman boots, shoes, armour,jewellery and coins.
Pictures of the UK - Sacred Fountain at the Roman Baths
Pictures of the UK - Sacred Fountain at the Roman Baths
Who Needs an IDP
Do I Need and International Driving Permit to Drive in the United Kingdom? What is an International Driving Permit. Find out if you need an International Driving Permit.
RSC Schedule
Read about the Royal Shakespeare Company's schedule of plays for the forthcoming 2008 season. Find out how to buy tickets to see Shakespeare performed by top British stars at Straford-upon-Avon.
York Minster From The City Walls
York Minster From The City Walls
Tatton Park Flower Show
The RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park is the North of England's big flower show event. Held on the grounds of a stately home with a Tudor Hall, it's a relaxed affair with lots of creative garden ideas
Top 20 Popular Cities
The UK Office of National Statistics has named the to 20 most popular cities for International visitors to the UK. Besides Edinburgh and London, they include some surprises.
Best English Gardens
Best English Gardens to Visit - a roundup of the best English gardens with visitor information and pictures of the best English Gardens
althorp house
Althorp - Princess Diana Burial Site, Picture of Althorp House
UK National Holidays
A list of UK National holidays, called bank holidays, in the United Kingdom. What's open and closed and what are transportation services like on a UK National holiday.
British Rail Travel Overview
British rail travel - How to plan train journey in England, Scotland and Wales, How to choose rail fares
UK Romantic Ideas
Looking for romantic things to do in the UK for Valentine's Day, a special occasion or just for the sake of love? Try these UK romantic ideas for inspiration
UK Webcams
The UK is covered in Webcams. These are some of the best webcams for an overview of UK weather, wildlife, traffic, city and village webcams. Here you'll find all the best UK webcam action.
Fringe Festival Tickets
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival includes more than 2,000 shows. Find out how to choose shows and get tickets in advance and on the day.
Zebra baby
A composition in Zebra stripes - Pictures of Zebras and Zebra Baby at Longleat Safari Park
roses at diana's shrine
Flowers at Princess Diana's Shrine at Althorp
Plan a UK Trip
Top ten tips to planning your first trip to the United Kingdom. What you should think of when planning a trip to England, Scotland or Wales.
Boat at Althorp
Princess Diana's Shrine on the Round Oval at Althorp
High Street Guide
UK Shopping - The Chemist Shop. Find out where to find a pharmacist and where to buy health and beauty products in the UK
Beatles HELP! Pictures
Young John Lennon Picture, part of a collection of early Beatles pictures by Michael Peto taken during the filming of HELP!
elton john manuscript
The manuscript of the song ''Candle in the Wind'' signed by Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin is displayed at the exhibition about the life and death of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Althorp.
Where to Stay
English Castle Towns, Amberley and Arundel are classic West Sussex villages on the South Downs Way. Arundel's Norman Castle is still a family home to the Dukes of Norfolk and Amberley Castle has been voted one of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine's 20 top leisure hotels in the World. Amberley is also a treasure of 16th to 18th century thatched roof homes, Amberley Working Museum of the early Industrial revolution and several excellent, traditional English pubs.
Longleat Facts
Plan a Visit with these Quick Facts about Longleat, one of the UK's Top Family Attractions. Longleat was the first English stately home opened to the public and has the first Safari Park as well as several mazes, a lake with a Gorilla Island, an adventure castle and more.
Princess Di's Body Armor
Body Armor Worn by Diana, Princess of Wales
UK Driving Tips
UK and Ireland Driving Directions and Tips - Find top tips for UK and Ireland visitors driving in the British Isles.
Travel Shoes for Women
Top picks for the best Comfortable Travel Shoes for women. These travel walking shoes for women are light, smart and styled for city or casual travel. Find out which comfortable walking shoes are the best for your travels.
Great British Heritage Pass
The Great British Heritage Pass is a discount ticket for hundreds of the best UK sights. Visit castles, museums, parks, zoos, stately homes, gardens and more for a fraction of the normal price. This is the easy and money saving way to discover great heritage in Great Britain.
Castles in Wales
There are 427 Castles in Wales. They range from primitive earthwork castles and stone keeps to the Welsh Castles of the Welsh Princes. Those King Edward I built to subdue the Welsh seem to be everywhere. No visit to Wales would be complete without a visit to one or two castles of Wales. Find out about some of the best Castles in Wales and how to visit them
Cheap Hotel Chains
Cheap Hotel Chains offer cheap, clean and decent accommodations. Find reliable UK cheap hotel chains for a cheap room in the UK.
The Red House
Read about William Morris's The Red House. See Pictures of The Red House, called the home of the 19th century Arts & Craft Movement that led to Art Nouveau. The home of William Morris, it was the only house commissioned by Morris and built by 19th century architect and designer Philip Webb. Now owned by the National Trust it is open so that the public can see the process of restoration.
Oxford Walking Tour
Oxford University England - Guide to a Half-Day Walk Around Oxford University - An Oxford University Walk in Pictures - Tour Oxford University on Foot
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor
young diana
A Sketch of Princess Diana at 11 years of Age
Snowdonia Visitor Information
Snowdonia Guide. A quick guide for visitors to Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Plan a visit to Welsh language speaking Snowdonia, an area with the oldest rocks on earth.
Tour de France 2007 - Passing Rochester Castle in Kent
Tour de France 2007 - Passing Rochester Castle in Kent
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Books of Condolences at Althorp - Princess Diana's Burial Site
Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Balmoral Castle in Balmoral, Scotland, is the Royal Family's private vacation home and retreat in the Scottish Highlands. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princes William and Harry, Camilla Parker Bowles and honored guests and royal girlfriends spend the summer holidays at Balmoral Castle.
Seafood
Fresh seafood is one of the delights of a visit to Orkney
AA Road Atlas Britain
The AA Road Atlas Britain is the most complete and authoritative UK Road Atlas available. It is a "must have" for visitors touring the UK by car, bike or cycle.
Shakespeare's Grave and The Bonfire of the Vanities
Shakespeare's Grave with a curse to ward off being included in the bonfire of the vanities.
The Lake District
A quick guide to England's Lake District National Park, site of England's highest mountain, England's biggest lake and England's deepest lake.
Across the English Channel
Read about crossing the English Channel to the UK. Eurostar, Eurotunnel and a variety of ferry services serve visitors arriving in the UK from all over continental Europe.
Cheap Eats in the UK
You can find Cheap Eats in the United Kingdom. Here are some good ideas on how to eat well - and cheaply - in the UK
July Calendar
UK Festivals and Events for July. Read about great sports events, world class tennis, rowing and racing, plus a roundup of art shows, flower shows, heritage festivals, air shows and more ways to enjoy the long summer days.
Chatsworth
Chatsworth in the Peak District
The Turf Tavern
Read about The Turf Tavern a traditional English Pub in Oxford. Insiders know how to find one of Oxford's oldest pubs, out of sight down a tiny alley. The Turf Tavern was featured in English television's Inspector Morse, Brideshead Revisited and the writing of Dorothy L. Sayers. Find out about The Turf Tavern and eating and drinking in Oxford at The Turf Tavern.
Menzies Welcombe Hotel
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel and Spa is a luxury country house hotel and golf course just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Dog-Friendly Hotels Rated
Dog-Friendly Hotels. Find a dog friendly hotel in the United Kingdom. Read about real travels with a pet in England, Scotland and Wales
Discount UK Visitor Passes
These are the top UK Discount Passes for United Kingdom Visitor Attractions. Find out the best visitor passes to save money while sightseeing in Great Britain
Ladies' Day Fashions at Royal Ascot
Ladies' Day Fashions at Royal Ascot
lymepark
Lyme Park
maze
Longleat Hedge Maze
Edinburgh Fringe Facts
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival was once simply the Edinburgh Festival fringe. Now it has taken over as the biggest, open arts festival in the world with more than 2,000 shows and events to choose from.
The Royal Oak
Half-timbered, thatched English country Pub, The Royal Oak in Cambridgeshire, England
Gents at Ascot
Gentlemen in Top Hats at Ascot Racecourse during the week of Royal Ascot
Historic Self-Catering
Stay in a self-catering apartment in Hanbury Hall, a 300-year-old, red brick, William and Mary estate
The Clarence Hotel
The Clarence Hotel in Windsor is close to Windsor Castle and Legoland. It offers fresh looking, individually decorated rooms and good value family rooms at budget to moderate prices.
UK Pet Travel With Dog or Cat
Pet Travel UK - Find out about traveling with a pet in the UK. How to bring your dog or cat to the UK, advice sources of advice and information on UK vets, dog-friendly hotels and accommodations in the UK.
Lincoln Christmas Market
Lincoln Christmas Market is one of the UK's oldest and biggest Christmas Markets. More than 350 stallholders from all over Europe sell unique gifts, crafts, food and more. And there's also a Big Wheel and a funfair.
Shopping in Birmingham
The Mailbox, in a former mail sorting office, is Birmingham's newest shopping center and a collection of exclusive designer shops. The center also includes trendy cafes and restaurants overlooking Gas Street Basin
Emergency Medical Services
Find out about UK medical services for visitors. What medical services are free and how to find emergency medical services in the UK.
Lightweight,Packable Backpacks
Lightweight, Packable Backpacks
Shakespeare Theatre 2007+
Read about Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. Find out how to get to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and read insider's recommendations about where to stay.
Glyndebourne Opera Festival
Glyndebourne Opera Festival is the UK's elegant summer treat for opera lovers. Pack your dinner jacket and formal gown if you plan to come. Find out what Glyndebourne is all about and how to book tickets
Camping in Snowdonia
Find recommended campsites in Snowdonia National Park. These recommended campsites are close to Snowdonia's many natural attractions. Find camping for caravans, touring cars and tent campers.
Why Choose UK Destinations
Destination United Kingdom. Why choose a destination in England, Scotland, Wales or the UK Offshore Islands for your next vacation or holiday
HardwickHall
Hardwick Hall
Getting Married, UK
Getting Married in the UK. Find out who can get married in the UK and what the requirements are for registration, documentation and immigration matters.
Scotland Explorer Pass
Tour Scotland with the Historic Scotland Explore Pass, a flexible discount ticket to castles, prehistoric sites, gardens, abbeys, museums and industrial heritage sites throughout Scotland and its islands.
More Hot Deals
United Kingdom travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, freebies, insider tips, and secrets, from United Kingdom Guide Ferne Arfin. These UK Hot Deals for accommodations, travel, tours and more continue to be valid.
Dual Voltage Appliances
These Travel Appliances are dual voltage for use at home and abroad. Here are the Top 6 Dual voltage appliances for UK Travel
Orkney Ancient Monuments
See Viking carvings in runes and 12th century Viking graffitti inside Maeshowe on Orkney
rockbournehantsnearsalisbury
Hampshire cottage with thatched roof near Salibury England
Pet Travel UK
Pet Travel? Find Out about the Pet Travel Scheme in the UK and How to Bring Your Dog or Cat to the UK.
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot When It's All About The Hats
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot When It's All About The Hats
Bettys Tea Rooms
Afternoon tea is an English tradition. They do it very well in the North of England. Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in York and its sister shop, Little Bettys, are among the best.
English country clothes gifts
English country clothes and traditional UK country style for holiday gifts
Hotel Savings in the UK
Use these tips and pointers to save money on hotels and accommodation costs in the UK. Learn the best places to look for budget accommodations and how to find lower cost options that are just as good.
Tudor-style, thatched cottage
Tudor-style, thatched, half-timbered cottage in East Sussex England
Which BritRail Pass
Which BritRail Pass suits your vacation plans. What kinds of BritRail Passes can you buy.
Flail and Crook, Royal Symbols from Tutankhamun's Burial
Flail and Crook, Royal Symbols from Tutankhamun's Burial are made of gold, copper alloy, glass, wood and carnelian. They are part of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition at London's O2 until August 2008.
otter
Curious Otter in Pets Corner at Longleat
Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, is an English country garden connected to the ruins of a Tudor castle and the romantic country cottage of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson. Plan your visit to Sissinghurst with this visitor information.
castlehoward
The Atlas Fountain dating from 1853 in the grounds of Castle Howard
UK Music Fests - Packing Musts
Top 10 Things to Bring to a Music Festival. Heading for one of the UK's big music festivals? You'll want to travel light but here's a list of the top 10 essentials you won't want to forget.
English Heritage Pass
The English Heritage Overseas Visitor Pass provides unlimited, free access to more than 100 of England's best sights. Visit castles, Roman ruins, Battlefields, historic homes and more with pre-paid, unlimited access from English Heritage
Naked Swimming Girl is The Elaborate Handle of an Unquent Spoon
The handle of an unguent spoon in the shape of a naked, swimming girl, is from the reign of Amenhotep III.
Eating Out, Leicester, Prezzo
England Eating Out Guide. Read a Restaurant Review of Prezzo in Leicester, a casual choice for eating out in England
Butterfly Lady
ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 21: A Racegoer arrives for the second day of Royal Ascot 2006, at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2006 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Longleat Review
This review of Longleat Safari Park and family attraction in Wiltshire, takes a child's eye view. Visit Longleat with a teenager and a "tweenie" to discover what's cool and what's not.
Zara Phillips at Royal Ascot
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Lady Zara Phillips smiles as she arrives for Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horseracing event June 20, 2002 in Ascot, England. The traditional annual racing event, attended by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, is one of the highlights of the 'social season' for Britain's upper classes, with Ladies Day being the traditional day for women to parade their finest hats. (Photo by Sion Touhig/Getty Images)
Festival Camping Tips
Top Tips for Music Festival Camping in the UK
Hidcote Manor Garden
Hidcote Manor Garden, designed by Paris born American horticulturalist Lawrence Johnston, is a masterpiece of English Arts&Crafts garden design in the Cotswolds.
Eurostar High Speed Trains
Book Eurostar online. Read about Eurostar Ticket Classes, book tickets to and from the UK online and buy Eurostar tickets direct. Railpass holders get a discount.
Essex Cottage
Essex cottage - Country cottage with Thatch and Weatherboarding
Top Tips for Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is big, hectic and chaotic. These survival strategies should help make you the most of the festival without missing out because you've tried to squeeze too much in or because you are too tired, cold, wet or hungover.
Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile stretch of Dorset Coast in England, is a history of the world in stone and fossils. This UNESCO Natural World Heritage site is lined with beautiful beaches and sheer cliffs.
48 hours in Stratford upon Avon - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus To Start a Shakespeare Trip
Day One of a Short Shakespeare Trip - 48 hours in Stratford upon Avon, Picture of the Citysightseeing bus. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Stratford Upon Avon
National Parks in the UK
National Parks in the UK. Facts and figures about the 14 National Parks in the UK. Learn all about the National Parks in the UK that protect UK Landscapes and Heritage plus a list of all the UK National Parks in England, Scotland and Wales.
Oxford Summer School
Study at Oxford - Short courses at famous Oxford University are an Oxford education the easy way. Week long, summer school courses in England allow you to study on vacation. There are no special qualifications, no tests, no papers, and no grades at Oxford University's summer classes in Oxford England. And it's all-inclusive
Wimbledon Tickets
How can you attend Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Find out about the public ballot for tickets and how to queue for Wimbledon tickets on the day.
Petworth
Petworth
Pictures of Cringletie House
Hotels in Scotland. Pictures of Cringletie House in Peebles, Scotland, a Luxury Country House Hotel in Scotland within easy reach of Edinburgh. This comfortable Scotland hotel is suitable for Scotland Short Breaks and Getaways and also suitable for touring stops, salmon fishing and golfing vacations, pampering breaks.
Cymbidium and Phalenopsis
Orchids at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2007, Cymbidium and Phalenopsis Orchids, McBean's Orchids
hatfieldhouse
Bishops Palace in the Garden at Hatfield House
Hawk house at Chirk Castle
Thatched roof on hawk house on National Trust property in Wales
Whale Watch
Go Whale watching off Orkney and see other coastal wildlife. Spot 18 different varieties of whales as well as dolphins, porpoise and seals.

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