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Home to countless Oxford university students, the stately city of Oxford may not have been your first consideration when organising hen weekends or stag weekends. However, this historic location has much to offer the hen looking for something a little different. From lively pubs and clubs to idyllic scenery, Oxford is fast becoming the destination … [Read more...]
A man-made island 2km (1 mile) from Portsmouth Harbour on the south coast of England opens in March as a 5-star luxury retreat. Spitbank Fort was built in the 1870s to protect Portsmouth from a possible invasion by Napoleon III. It is 50 metres (162 ft) in diameter with walls that are 4.6 metres (15ft) thick. It will be open for exclusive hire, … [Read more...]
Some great London landmarks which sports fans will love to visit London is set to be the sporting capital of the world in 2012 as the Olympic flame is lit once more in an English stadium. Of course, not everyone will be lucky enough to get tickets to see the Games but there are lots of great sports-related sights to see in Britain’s biggest … [Read more...]
A new brand of hotel opens in Birmingham in March. Hotel La Tour will be a 4-star hotel in the heart of the city, close to the Bullring Shopping Centre and the city’s main rail stations. The £24-million hotel will have 174 bedrooms, including some suites. There will be a dedicated conference floor with flexible space to accommodate up to 120 … [Read more...]
Sleeperz Hotels is planning to open a hotel in Newcastle in December. This will be the company’s second UK hotel. The 98-bedroom, six-storey hotel will be on the site of a former parcel works and is near Newcastle’s Central rail station. It will, it is claimed, be the city’s first design-led budget hotel. David Myers, chief executive … [Read more...]
The £3-million restoration of the Portland hotel by Thistle in Manchester is scheduled to be finished this November. The refurbishment gives the 3-star hotel 204 new-look bedrooms with air conditioning units, two new lifts and a refurbished front hall. The Portland Street Restaurant and Bar has been updated. Facilities for meetings and … [Read more...]
Britain is united on many counts, but when it comes to the world of food and drink there are plenty of battles between counties and cities. From ingredients and methods, to names and origins, debates are hot all around the UK. Visitors would be wise to get the low-down on some of the more common food rivalries before heading out to lunch: … [Read more...]
After I booked my tickets with British Airways for my Royal Wedding trip, the next task to deal with was finding the right place to stay in London. Usually, I'm after the cheapest place to stay, but in London that usually turns out to be rather expensive. I've a big fan of the EasyHotel chain. They're inexpensive rooms that offer just the … [Read more...]
Drayton Manor theme park in Staffordshire will be opening its own 150-room hotel in August. The hotel is being built to meet the demand of an increasing numbers of visitors to the theme park, and will include 11 Thomas & Friends-themed rooms to complement the £6.7-million Thomas the Tank Engine attraction in the Park. It will also feature … [Read more...]
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is offering a six-night Royal Wedding package that includes hosted tours by first-hand family members and associates of the royal family. Guests will visit Kensington Palace, Chartwell, Spencer House, Althorp and Westminster Abbey. They will meet a member of Winston Churchill’s family when they tour Chartwell, … [Read more...]
I've already booked my hotel for the Royal Wedding - but this came across the inbox and looks like a lot of fun. THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR AT LONDON’S MAY FAIR HOTEL - CELEBRATES IN TRUE BRITISH STYLE, WITH SAPPHIRES, JEEVES AND AFTERNOON TEA London’s May Fair hotel opened by King George in 1927 is inviting guests to celebrate the royal … [Read more...]
April is National Pet Month in the U.K., and what better way to show your pooch you care than to take them with you on your holidays? You no longer have to leave your dog gazing woefully at you as you drop them off at the kennels. More hotels than ever are opening their doors to our four-legged friends, which means there’s no excuse to leave them … [Read more...]
England is a wonderful place to go for a visit. It has some of the most beautiful countryside in all of Europe, as well as some great historical sites to explore. One of the best things about visiting historic England is the wide variety of quirky and unusual places you can stay. Here are 10 of the quirkiest hotels to consider staying on your next … [Read more...]
The newly renovated Eccleston Square Hotel plans to become London's most high-tech hotel when it opens in April. Architects Woods Bagot have designed bedroom interiors with 46-in (117-cm) 3D LED TVs, HD movie and 3D channels, 3D Blue Ray DVD players, iPod docks, free super-fast wi-fi, free London calls and worldwide VOIP calls at cost. The 40 … [Read more...]
One of the hardest aspects of trip planning to Britain is find good and decent hotels. Many of the trip planning websites have reviews - but sometimes they are just a little hard to believe. There's usually an extreme between people who loved the hotel or hated it and post disturbing pictures. That's why I love The Good Hotel Guide - it's filled … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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