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Do something different this Valentine’s Day and surprise your sweetheart in style by taking them on a dream date. Whether you’re celebrating in the sky, embarking on a rural retreat or sipping champagne in the city, we’ve got some imaginative gift ideas for some memorable together … [Read more...]
Home to one of the largest university populations in the UK, Leeds is one city that will never be short on nightlife. But it’s not all student bars, skinny jeans and pints of snakebite. Visit Leeds after dark and prepare to be rewarded with a diverse music scene covering everything from indie rock … [Read more...]
As holidays in the UK go, equestrian holidays are amongst the most quintessentially British. Imagine you and your beloved horse riding through the lush, green hills of the Yorkshire Dales, the forests of Dartmoor or the understated beauty of rural Cheshire. For the horse enthusiast, the UK is full … [Read more...]
There are just six months to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games. The excitement is building and the athletes are training hard. So if you’re making your own preparations to visit Britain this summer, here are some top tips about how to enjoy the spectacular events and soak up the … [Read more...]
Scotland’s National Museum of Costume’s exhibition for 2012 will be Off the Peg: Fashion from the ’40s and ’50s. The exhibition will centre around designs produced by Horrockses Fashions Ltd, one of the most well-respected off-the-peg labels of the 1940s and 1950s. Horrockses gained a … [Read more...]
Always a hotspot for the trendy kids, Shoreditch has come over all grown up. onefinestay, the unique company who allow guests to stay in Central London home rentals as an alternative to hotels, explores three of the hottest places to visit in the city’s trendiest neighbourhood - and not a sticky … [Read more...]
Regent Street, London W1 will bring back its breathtaking display of union flags to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee from Monday 28 May – Friday 8 June. The gigantic flags were hugely popular when first displayed to celebrate the Royal Wedding of William and Katherine in 2011. Popular … [Read more...]
Our friends at Visit Britain are running a Facebook contest giving away plane tickets to Britain as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet. This trip is for airfare only. Here are the prize details: The prize will consist of: Return economy flights for the winner plus one guest, subject to … [Read more...]
The New York Times has a great article on one of London's suburbs - Richmond. Here's an excerpt: A scheduling quirk had handed me 36 hours to kill in London while en route from Oxford, England, to Portugal — a happy proposition for anyone with deep pockets. Perhaps the braised rabbit at … [Read more...]
Artistic Director of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Danny Boyle, says the Isles of Wonder show will reflect British wit and weather. Report by Adam Sich. … [Read more...]
Check out this stunning timelapse video of Bridport Dorset at night. Definitely going to add a visit to Bridport on our itinerary for May. From the video description: A labour of love, four months in the making. I moved to Bridport just over a year ago and immediately fell in love with the … [Read more...]
The annual Battle of Flowers on the Channel Island of Jersey is the biggest floral event of its kind in Europe, and sometimes described as Europe’s own Rio Carnival. On the afternoon of 9 August many flower-covered floats up to 14 metres (45ft) long will parade though the small island’s … [Read more...]
Credit: chrisdb1 The United Kingdom is gearing up for some spectacular events this summer. The Olympic Games is considered the biggest sporting and tourism event on the planet, but there are other events happening across the UK that will be taking centre stage that have a global reach and are set … [Read more...]
Liam Fisher has produced this article on behalf of vroomvroomvroom.co.uk, a car hire service operating in the UK. Whether it’s the chance to gawp at supercars, marvel at automobiles from days gone by, or just enjoy a fun auto festival for the whole family, there is sure to be something that … [Read more...]
Experience Cornwall from the air... sail over turquoise seas that rival the Caribbean, soar over cliff tops and explore world-famous sights from Land's End to The Eden Project from this extraordinary view. … [Read more...]
Liverpool is famous for many things – the Mersey ferry, the unique ‘scouse’ dialect and for being awarded the prestigious title of ‘European Capital of Culture’ in 2008. More famous than all these factors combined though, is the fact that Liverpool is the birthplace of one of the most … [Read more...]
As the capital city of England, London is one of the most iconic and cosmopolitan cities on Earth. Visitors will have plenty to see and do thanks to a wide variety of historical landmarks, cultural icons, recreational attractions, incredible architecture, fine dining and even world class shopping … [Read more...]
Great Britain is likely to be a tourism hotspot this year and there is plenty to shout about, what with the upcoming 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and also the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. You may have also seen that the tourism board VisitBritain has today announced UK businesses to invite their … [Read more...]
In this video, the creator explores English Cathedrals and churches in London, Bath, Salisbury and Oxford. Beautiful! England, Cathedrals and churches - London, Bath, Salisbury and Oxford from Samuel Magal on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
The UK is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, amazing countryside and the most spectacular of views. There is no better way to explore these than through a driving holiday. So get ready to mirror, signal and manoeuvre your way to some of the most picturesque routes the country has to offer, from … [Read more...]
The UK’s largest exhibition of contemporary stone sculpture will be held this summer in the Jacobean house and landscaped gardens of Asthall Manor in the Cotswolds. On Form is a celebration of stone sculpture and will present the work of 28 of the most accomplished sculptors working today. … [Read more...]
Turn experiences into memories with a sunshine holiday in the Caribbean. Bursting with vibrancy, these beautiful islands are lined with swaying palms and unspoilt stretches of golden sand lapped by crystalline waters. You’ll also enjoy plenty of sunshine, friendly locals, and reams of breathtaking … [Read more...]
Five important Monet paintings of water lilies will be brought together for a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool this June. Two of the pictures have never before been shown in Britain. Tate Liverpool’s new exhibition, Turner Monet Twombly: Later Paintings, brings together more than 60 later … [Read more...]
Britain’s biggest celebration of trains and railways takes place this June in York. Railfest 2012 will bring together more than 30 record-breaking locomotives that have made their mark on rail history for being the fastest, largest, strongest, first, last or oldest. Record-breakers include … [Read more...]
New events, enticing exhibitions and an enduring appeal of architecture, history and spa culture ensure that the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath continues to be a tempting place to visit in the new year. Here are 12 reasons why Bath should be on your list of must-see places in … [Read more...]
A unique artistic collaboration will turn a dilapidated building in Oxford into a giant compendium of strange, amusing and haunting stories in May this year. Other Worlds is a series of installations in 25 rooms in Rochester House, an empty Victorian building that is destined to be a museum of … [Read more...]
Royal Marines and elite police officers have joined forces to showcase the UK's biggest peacetime security operation ahead of London's Olympics. Report by Sophie Foster. … [Read more...]
Image Credit: Giorgio Badaini We've written a rather cheeky post on our sister site Londontopia about the Top 10 Things You Should not do on a trip to London - a London travel Ettiquette guide. Here's an excerpt: DO NOT RIDE THE TUBE DURING RUSH HOUR The Tube is a tool used by Londoners to … [Read more...]
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released their highlights of 2012 - check them out below. January to March THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Following her acclaimed production of Julius Caesar in 2009/10, Lucy Bailey directs Shakespeare's romantic comedy exploring love, sexual politics and the art … [Read more...]
The city of Bath is celebrating its place in the fashion world with a year’s emphasis on fashion and a week of special events. Bath is a World Heritage Site and has attracted fashionistas since its days as a spa town in 18th-century Georgian times. The author Jane Austen set two of her six … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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