Thinking of holidaying in the UK this year, but unsure where to visit? Or are you from overseas and looking for the ideal holiday destination? Here are several reasons why you should choose to stay in the English county of Devon: Outstanding Natural Beauty: Devon boasts some of the finest … [Read more...]
Dorset: Bridport by Night
January 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
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...]
Video: An HD Video Tour of English Cathedrals
January 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
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...]
Railway’s record-breakers – Railfest 2012 in York
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
The fashionable city of Bath – Bath in Fashion
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Guest Post: Great Ways To Spend Your Short Break In Harrogate
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for a great short getaway in the north of England, then Harrogate could be the place for you. Situated in North Yorkshire, this spa town offers a wide range of tourist attractions and things to see over the course of a break. Here are a few options for you to consider whilst … [Read more...]
Manchester’s new football museum due to open in 2012
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The National Football Museum, due to open in Manchester in 2012, plans to show visitors the ‘greatest collection of football memorabilia ever assembled’. They will be able to see more than 140,000 objects, works of art and photographs. These include a shirt from the world’s first … [Read more...]
Top 12 Things to do in Manchester England
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
1). Manchester United - Old Trafford is the home of the world famous Manchester United football team. Tickets for a game are always at a premium, but you can breathe in the atmosphere on a stadium tour, or indulge your passion in the stadium shop. www.manutd.com/en/Visit-Old-Trafford.aspx 2). … [Read more...]
Weird Britain: Following the Obby Oss in Cornwall
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first day of May is Obby Oss day in the Cornish town of Padstow in south-west England. Obby Oss is local dialect for Hobby Horse and on May Day Padstow locals who were born in the town traditionally wear white decorated with red if their family follows the ‘Old Oss’, or with blue if they … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Hen Weekends in Bath
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There are few cities in the UK as steeped in history as Bath, and for a sophisticated weekend away it makes for the perfect destination. Set in the county of Somerset, at the edge of the renowned picturesque Cotswolds and at the bottom of the Avon River, the city and its surroundings are known for … [Read more...]
Weird Britain: New Exhibition Imagines What Post-Apocalyptic Manchester England Would Look Like
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A British artist has done a series of drawings imagining what Manchester England would look like after the apocalypse. It's a strange yet interested look at Britain's 'second city.' Check out the gallery below: Source. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Christmas in York England
December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
photo credit: Jake Keup If you’re after somewhere in Britain to take in the wonders of Christmas, there's no better place to enjoy a weekend away than in the beautiful city of York. A wonderful city to visit at any time of year, at Christmas, York becomes a magical city. From the beautiful … [Read more...]
Harry Potter: The Hogwart’s Express Goes to National Railway Museum in 2012
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Express and the world-famous Flying Scotsman are to be star exhibits at the National Railway Museum in York in 2012. Olton Hall, the steam locomotive that features in the Harry Potter movies, will feature in the Museum’s Wizard Week, 11–19 February. The engine was … [Read more...]
British TV Podcast – Chrissy’s UK Trip Special
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The British TV Podcast with Chrissy & Ryan presents: Chrissy's UK Trip Special. We're back! Chrissy just returned from a lovely trip to Britain and regales us with her visits to the many live stage shows she witnessed including "Reasons To Be Pretty" with Billie Piper, "Cool Hand Luke" with Marc … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Spend a Historic Weekend in York
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For those seeking somewhere that can offer something different as well as being steeped in history drawn from more than 2,000 years of fascinating events, York would be an excellent choice. It is not surprising that the city has become one of the most popular weekend destinations in Britain. The … [Read more...]
Brit Book Review: Michelin’s Great Britain & Ireland 2012 Guide
November 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This year's Michelin Guide is bigger and better than ever. This trusted guide has been around for over a hundred years, with the first guide having been published in 1900 by Andre Michelin himself. The Michelin Guide has been used by millions in many countries around the world as a invaluable … [Read more...]
Manchester’s Town Hall Clock Tower is Open To Visitors
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Manchester's historic town hall has sat prominently on the edge of Albert's Square. In all of the time this amazing building has been standing only a select few have been able to see the amazing views form the beautiful clock tower. However, now for a short period of time, and £7.50 you can see … [Read more...]
Top 12 things to do in Dorset – Best Tourist Sites in Our Favorite County – Dorset
November 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Here's another great article from our friends at Visit Britain that highlights the best sites to visit in Dorset - our favorite English county. 1). Explore the glorious Dorset countryside by following one of the many walking trails which criss-cross the county. The Wessex Ridgeway is one of … [Read more...]
New Budget Hotel for Newcastle
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Five More must-visit places in Yorkshire
October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Visiting a county like Yorkshire and being faced with so many places to go and see can leave tourists with some tough decisions, namely where to go and where to avoid. To help Anglotopia readers to make the most of their time in the region we’ve put together a list of five must-visit places, some … [Read more...]
York’s sweet attraction – Classic British Candy
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new visitor attraction celebrating the chocolate and confectionery industry is to open in York in spring 2012. The Sweet History of York (working title) will celebrate the heritage of the chocolates and sweets made in the city. The attraction will tell the story of York’s … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Winter Breaks at Luxury Hotels in Yorkshire
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s around October time that many people start thinking about taking a long weekend, a few days off work and a break from the 9 ‘til 5 drudge. By October, your summer holiday seems but a distant memory, with the Christmas holidays still nothing but a speck on the horizon. One idea for a … [Read more...]
IRB Rugby World Cup – New Zealand 2011 – Final Pool Week Round Up.
October 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Wheat has been separated from the Chaff! The last sixteen have emerged to take their Quarter Final spots but who were the Wheat and who were the Chaff? The last week of the pool round had some scintillating match ups with Scotland needing to get at least one victory from two very tough … [Read more...]
Rugby World Cup – New Zealand 2011 – Week Two Round Up
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 2011 Rugby World Cup got its first upset of the tournament as the Irish turned over Australia in a thriller at Eden Park, Auckland. The United States recorded their first win as they beat Russia, and reigning champions South Africa and host’s New Zealand sustain their dominance in their … [Read more...]
A new look for Manchester’s Portland Hotel
September 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
Video: Manchester town hall: ‘A building that understands its place in history’
September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the fifth of the Guardian's film series celebrating the best buildings in Britain, historian Kathryn Hughes heads to Manchester's town hall. Although Queen Victoria refused to attend the opening in 1877, the people of Manchester were undeterred. Since then, this administrative building has … [Read more...]
Sport: Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand – 1st Week in Review
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is only a week old! Everyone has played at least one game but which of the coaches will be the happy hooker and who will feel they are in the sin bin? The tournament got off to a cracking start with a stunning opening ceremony in Auckland with a choir of 400 … [Read more...]
Video: Castle Howard – ‘A stage set for us to strut on’
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the third of the Guardian's series of films celebrating the best British buildings, architecture and design correspondent Jonathan Glancey enters one of the most theatrical family homes in England -- the baroque Castle Howard in Yorkshire, designed by English playwright and architect Sir John … [Read more...]
Chuffed To Bits: Songs On My Brit Music Playlist – British Music I’m Listening To Now
September 13, 2011 By 12 Comments
Music means everything to me. My friends will tell you that I always have a song in my head and my heart that I'm dying to talk about and share. Albert Einstein once said, “…I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music… I get most joy in … [Read more...]
Guest Post: York’s Lesser Known Attractions
September 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
photo credit: M Hillier If you are trying to stick to a budget while on a trip to York, you'll be happy to know the city has a number of fantastic attractions you can visit for free. Many of these are not as well-known as some of the more popular tourist hotspots, so by taking in the following … [Read more...]
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