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How to go punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, UK
Updated on July 30, 2013 The river Cam, Cambridge Punting on the river Cam in central Cambridge is possible because the river is shallow enough for a person in a boat to hold a long pole and poke it into the bottom of the river to propel the boat. This means boats on...
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Historic houses – Dyrham Park, near Bath, England
Updated on July 22, 2013 The building of Dyrham Park This imposing property was once a farm. The top of the roof of the original farmhousecan be seen between the two 'new' wings of the house added by William Blathwayt. The farm was owned by the Wynter family and their...
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The Beatles Museum – Liverpool, UK
Updated on June 26, 2013 The Beatles Story Walking into the Beatles Museum, visitors are transported back to the 1960s with the music of the Beatles. The old dock building has been used to create a series of displays each re-creating a part of the story of Liverpool's...
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Seaford Beach
Seaford Bay, Seaford, England I love Seaford - Reviewed 18 February 2014 A lovely village by the sea on the south coast of England. Great views of the Seven Sisters. Quaint Norman church. Great for walking on Seaford Head. I love...
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Anglesey Abbey
Lode CB5 9EJ, England Country manor with its own water-powered flour mill - Reviewed 25 April 2013 Anglesea Abbey is an easy five mile drive north east of Cambridge along the A14 motorway, or a more leisurely drive on Newmarket Road to the village of Lode. The stone...
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The River Cam
Cambridge, England Punting on the River Cam - Reviewed 25 April 2013 The use of punts - flat-bottomed boats without engines or oars - creates a peaceful river culture, especially during the summer months, in fine weather. Punting continues, to a lesser extent, in...
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King’s College Chapel
King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, England A magnificent chapel - Reviewed 25 April 2013 King's College Chapel has been the venue for the BBC broadcast of the Christmas Eve service of Nine lessons and carols since 1956. We were invited as VIP guests of the BBC for the...
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Windsor Castle
23 Francis Street, Windsor SL4 1NJ, England The Queen's home castle - Reviewed 23 January 2013 We initially attended a Sunday morning service at St George's Chapel. We were a little early so we walked a short distance to the gates of Windsor Great Park in frosty but...
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9 The Oracle Centre, The Riverside, Reading RG1 2AG, England Good range of options, tasty food, well presented - Reviewed 16 January 2013 We visited Cote Brasserie with friends on a Saturday night. The restaurant was very busy but staff worked hard to serve customers....
read moreBattle Abbey and Battlefield
High Street, Battle TN33 0AD,England A battlefield which brings history alive - Reviewed 8 January 2013 Battle is a village north of the town of Hastings. In the village is Battle Abbey, built on the site where William of Normandy and his French army defeated the...
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4 High Street, Quorn, Loughborough, England Welcome to Ferrari's - Reviewed 13 December 2012 The Ferrari family work together to produce a friendly restaurant with excellent food, presentation and service. The prices are not low but the quality is very good. We...
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8-9 Rose Court, Market Place, Olney MK4 Great hot chocolate and well-presented meals - Reviewed 13 December 2012 We were freezing after travelling and arrived for a late lunch. The hot chocolate was delivered in giant sized mug-cups. The meals were attractively served...
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Manorbier, Tenby SA70 7SY, Wales A well preserved and maintained castle - Reviewed 24 August 2012 When many castles lie in ruins, it is a pleasant surprise to find this one well-maintained and cared for. Visitors can cross the drawbridge, climb the round guard tower,...
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The Pebbles, St Davids SA62 6RD,Wales In the steps of pilgrims - Reviewed 24 August 2012 This cathedral is unusual. The floor slopes visibly - about 2.5m slope from end to end. The tall aisle columns lean outwards. There are several very early and interesting relics....
read moreBarafundle Beach
Stackpole, Pembroke, Wales Worth a trundle to Barafundle - Reviewed 24 August 2012 If you only do one coastal path in Wales, the 15 minute walk to Barafundle Bay is worth doing. Set off from Stackpole Quay - there is parking available - pay and display - operated by...
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The Castle Inn
B4585 Public House, Manorbier SA70 7T Fabulous Food, Great Location - Reviewed 24 August 2012 We had been referred to this Inn by a friend and it more than lived up to our expectations. The service was friendly and the food was surprisingly good - one of the best...
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Dyrham Park
Nr Chippenham, Dyrham SN14 8ER, England A must-see country estate – Reviewed 18 August 2012 Dyrham Park is a spectacular country estate with a huge mansion and a delightful village church beside it. Well worth a visit to see the orangery, the original ‘hall’ of the...
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Bath Abbey
13 Kingston Buildings Bath BA1 1LT, England Stunning Building - Reviewed 18 August 2012 Bath abbey's carved sandstone ceiling is the most impressive I've seen. Whilst huge, the stonework ceiling looks as delicate as lace. Stunning...
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Stall Street, Bath BA1 1LZ, England Ancient Baths - Reviewed 18 August 2012 The Roman Baths are well-preserved. The hot subterranean mineral water spring still flows to the surface. Arteacts, models of the ancient buildings and descriptions explain how the baths were...
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The Lady Lena
Packhorse Lane, Bathampton, BathBA2 7DL, England Unique canal cruising - Reviewed 18 August 2012 Embarked on the beautiful Lady Lena at Bathampton for a wonderful hour of cruising the manmade canal to the 'top lock' in Bath. Lady Lena was derelict when boat builder...
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The Beatles Story
Unit 41 Britannia Pavilion Albert Dock Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD,England The Beatles - Reviewed 28 July 2012 A multimedia exhibition and re-creation of Beatles venues eg the Casbah and The Cavern Club. Excellent. A must-see attraction. A must-see...
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