Showing posts with label travel to UK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel to UK. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2011

What to Do in Glasgow

If you are into the arts then Glasgow has a lot to offer. There is a new generation of artists burning bright in terms of talent. So much so that it can be easy to forget some of those who have gone before them and in their time flew the Scottish flag in the world of art.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Visiting Britain With Children

               The question of where to go on holiday in the United Kingdom is purely dependent on whether you have children with you or not. If you do then you are going to need to go somewhere where there are facilities for their entertainment, so I would suggest either going to a theme park or to the beach. One of the great things about going to a theme park is that you can stay in a hotel that is within the grounds of the park itself, so if you have young children with you, you can be sure that they will always be safe and you will be within easy walking distance of all the park’s attractions. The best options are probably Alton Towers or Thorpe Park as these are the ones with the best roller coasters and slides. You can also save money by buying the hotel room and the entrance fee to the park at the same time in a bundle, just google ‘Thorpe Park hotel’ and you will see what I mean.
        If you want to take the kids to the beach, then head towards the south-west if you are after quiet coves and boutique bed and breakfasts. There are also lots of National Trust walks that will guide you through stunning scenery and along cliff-top paths. But if you want to combine both the beach and the theme park, then the place for you is Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Here you will find the winning combination of a sandy beach as well as roller coasters and other theme park attractions combined in the one place. It is also possible to save money on your hotel in Blackpool by having a look online, just google ‘Blackpool pleasure beach hotels’ and you will find a myriad of options.