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Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
Christmas Food in the UK
Christmas dinner in the UK includes turkey and all the trimmings
Giraffe Baby With its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
Giraffe Baby With its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
Bicester Outlet Village
Bicester Village is a designer brand outlet mall about 10 miles from Oxford. Find luxury clothing and products for the home at this discount outlet mall of chic boutiques about an hour from London
UK Customs Regulations
Find out about United Kingdom Customs Regulations. What can you bring into the UK from the USA? From other EU countries?
Carols in Cathedrals
Find Christmas Carols in English Cathedrals. How to find the best English Cathedral Choirs and choirboys performing Christmas Carols in historic English Cathedrals.
Cheap UK Trains
Megatrain offers cheap train travel to selected UK destinations for as little as £1 per journey. Travel to Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Bath by train for £1 on Megatrain
Birmingham Christmas Market
Christmas market in Birmingham. Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is the longest and biggest German Christmas Market outside of Germany.
John Lewis UK Department Store
UK Department Store John Lewis has 27 stores and 194 branches of Waitrose grocery stores, making it a top 10 UK retailer
UK Discount Outlets
Read about UK Discount outlets all over the country with links to the best UK Discount outlets in England, Scotland and Wales
British Post Code Finder
Handy Royal Mail online tool to help you find any British Post Code in a jiffy.
The UK's Seven Wonders
Windsor Castle, one of the UK's Seven Wonders, is nearly 1000 years old and is the world's biggest house.
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House - A Great Elizabethan Country Estate and Visitor Attraction in England
Eton Mess Recipe
A recipe for Eton Mess - Strawberries and cream are an essential part of English summertime and Eton Mess is a traditional, popular strawberries and cream dessert.
Christmas Markets
Traditional Christmas Markets are springing up all over the UK. Here are the best Christmas markets in the UK and when and where to find them.
UK Visas
Passports and Visas - Do I Need a UK Visa on my Passport -- How To Find Out If You Need a UK Visa - UK Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Hogmanay Traditions, Origins
New Year's is Hogmanay In Scotland - New Year's Celebrations in Scotland last for days and include Ancient Traditions, Fire festivals and lots of partying. Find out how Scotland Welcomes the New Year at Hogmanay.
Handel's Messiah
Handel's Messiah is a Holiday Season Tradition for English Choirs, Choruses and Chorals. Find out where to hear Top English Choirs sing Handel's Messiah.
Bangers and Mash
Try this Sausage Recipe for English style Bangers and Mash in Apple Cider Gravy. This is a classic, pub style recipe for for sausage recipe collectors.
The Chunnel
Channel Tunnel Facts and Information. You can drive between Europe and the UK in your own car. Find out how easy it is to use the Eurotunnel shuttle through the Channel Tunnel.
Yuletide York
Christmas Markets and Events in York England. York England goes all out for Christmas with several traditional Christmas Markets, Christmas Concerts and Events, all clustered in the Medieval Center of York for Yuletide York.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day, a UK Christmas custom, is the day after Christmas and celebrated in the United Kingdom as a National Holiday. Find out what it's about and how it is celebrated.
House of Fraser
UK Department store House of Fraser. Where to find House of Fraser stores and what to find in House of Fraser stores
The Gore Hotel
View luxury bathrooms at the Gore Hotel in London
Snowdonia - Deep Glacial Valleys and Some of the Oldest Rocks on Earth
A traditional Welsh farmstead in Llyn Y Gabair,is dwarfed by the mountains of Snowdonia.
Top 20 Popular Cities
The UK Office of National Statistics has named the to 20 most popular cities for International visitors to the UK. Besides Edinburgh and London, they include some surprises.
National Rail Enquiries
Guide to National Rail Enquiries. Find UK train times and train schedules, fares, service updates, station information, maps and more at National Rail Enquiries
Christmas UK National Trust
All about Christmas with the National Trust. What's happening for the holidays in National Trust Properties around England. Christmas Celebrations and events at the National Trusts Stately Homes and Properties around the UK
Gadget Gifts Under \$50
a list of top gadget gifts for travelers for less than $50
Best Hogmanays-New Year's Eve
Read about where to find the best Hogmanay - New Year's Eve in in Scotland
Manchester Christmas Markets
Manchester Christmas Markets - Manchester hosts a huge Christmas Market, nearly one month long and in five, separate city center locations. It includes all kinds of festive goods, a beer tent and German-style chalet stalls.
Edinburgh Hogmanay
New Year's in Edinburgh means Hogmanay - four days of celebration for the New Year. Find out what's happening in Edinburgh for Hogmanay and how you can take part.
Power Converters and Adaptors
Voltage Converters and Transformers for the UK
12 Days of Christmas in the UK
Find things to do for every one of the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" in the UK.
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
London to Cambridge
Details of how to get from London to Cambridge by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
London to Nottingham
Details of how to get from London to Nottingham by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
UK Day Trips
Take a London Day Trip - These short, easy UK Day Trips are quick alternatives to spending the day in the city.
Lincoln Christmas Market
Lincoln Christmas Market is one of the UK's oldest and biggest Christmas Markets. More than 350 stallholders from all over Europe sell unique gifts, crafts, food and more. And there's also a Big Wheel and a funfair.
International Christmas Market
Christmas Markets in York - in 2008, York's annual International Christmas Fayre, celebrating global Christmas traditions, returns.
A Lakeside Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana's Shrine on the Round Oval at Althorp
Althorp - Princess Diana Grave
Althorp in Northamptonshire is Princess Diana's burial site. It has been home to her family, the Spencers for 500 years. Althorp is the site of an award winning Diana Princess of Wales Exhibition - Diana: A Celebration as well as the burial site of Princess Diana
Thatched Cottage in the Woods
Cottage in the Woods - Sleepy Thatched Cottage in New Forest, Hampshire, England
Beatles HELP! Pictures
Young John Lennon Picture, part of a collection of early Beatles pictures by Michael Peto taken during the filming of HELP!
London to Bath
Details of how to get from London to Bath by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Christmas Eve Carols at King's
Christmas Eve Carols at King's College Chapel in Cambridge is one of the world's most famous Christmas Eve services, broadcast live by the BBC. Find out how you can attend.
London to Liverpool
Details of how to get from London to Liverpool by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
UK Webcams
The UK is covered in Webcams. These are some of the best webcams for an overview of UK weather, wildlife, traffic, city and village webcams. Here you'll find all the best UK webcam action.
10 Pubs for Xmas Dinner
Have Christmas Dinner (or Christmas Lunch) in an English Pub. Find out which pubs are recommended for Christmas Lunch in England this year.
Fenwicks
UK Department Store Fenwicks is a Newcastle based department store with 8 different branches, selling fashions for women, men and children, around the UK.
Byfords Posh B&B
Luxury Boutique Bathrooms at Norfolk Bed and Breakfast Inn. Picture of a double ended bathtub for two.
Men's Travel Shoes for Journey
Top Ten Men's Shoes for Journeys and Travelers - pictures, reviews and descriptions with links to buy shoes direct.
The Curse on Shakespeare's Grave
Shakespeare's Grave with a curse to ward off being included in the bonfire of the vanities.
Oxford Walking Tour
Oxford University England - Guide to a Half-Day Walk Around Oxford University - An Oxford University Walk in Pictures - Tour Oxford University on Foot
English country clothes gifts
English country clothes and traditional UK country style for holiday gifts
Playful Cubs Bond at Longleat
Playful Lion Cubs at Longleat
Windsor Castle - The Royal Family's Weekend Bolt Hole
Picture of Windsor Castle, The Queen's Favorite Home, Seen From the Thames
Iron Bridge - The Birthplace of Industry
The Iron Bridge - first opened in 1781 and now part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site - spans the Severn Gorge at Ironbridge.
Great Gadget Gifts for Travel
A round up of great travel gadgets for holiday and special occasion giving
London to Manchester
Details of how to get from London to Manchester by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Longleat House - An Example of High Elizabethan Style
Longleat House - One of the Great Elizabethan Houses of England
UK Romantic Ideas
Looking for romantic things to do in the UK for Valentine's Day, a special occasion or just for the sake of love? Try these UK romantic ideas for inspiration
Stratford on Avon - Shakespeare's Home Town
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Red House
Read about William Morris's The Red House. See Pictures of The Red House, called the home of the 19th century Arts & Craft Movement that led to Art Nouveau. The home of William Morris, it was the only house commissioned by Morris and built by 19th century architect and designer Philip Webb. Now owned by the National Trust it is open so that the public can see the process of restoration.
Edinburgh Castle - An Ancient Fortress in the Heart of a City
Argyll and Sutherland's Highlanders on parade at Edinburgh Castle
Roses in Diana's Memorial Shrine
Flowers at Princess Diana's Shrine at Althorp
Across the English Channel
Read about crossing the English Channel to the UK. Eurostar, Eurotunnel and a variety of ferry services serve visitors arriving in the UK from all over continental Europe.
London to Birmingham
Details of how to get from London to Birmingah by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
London to Leeds
Details of how to get from London to Leeds by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
RHS Wisley Garden
RHS Wisley, an English Garden. Plan a visit to the RHS demonstration and trial garden, RHS Wisley, an English garden to visit, 20 miles southwest of London. What you'll find at RHS Wisley Garden.
Egyptian Unguent Spoon
The handle of an unguent spoon in the shape of a naked, swimming girl, is from the reign of Amenhotep III.
Althorp House - Princess Diana's Family Home
Althorp - Princess Diana Burial Site, Picture of Althorp House
Bus and Coach Travel
Find bus schedules, cheap tickets, bus routes throughout the UK. Get on the Buses to save money. UK buses and coaches are the cheapest way to get around for intercity and local UK travel.
London to Edinburgh by Train,
Details of how to get from London to Edinburgh by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
What is Panto
Panto or Pantomime is a British tradition of winter musical comedy for the whole family. Frequently starring celebrities, it has nothing to do with silent performances as it is one of the noisiest sorts of theatrical show you can attend in the UK.
London to Oxford
Details of how to get from London to Oxford by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Best Family Travel Attractions
Family Travel - These are the Best Family Attractions in the UK, Read where to Take Children on Vacation in the UK
Stonehenge - A Mysterious Presence on the Salisbury Plain
Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic site.
British Rail Travel Overview
British rail travel - How to plan train journey in England, Scotland and Wales, How to choose rail fares
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor
UK Hot Deals -Hot UK Deals
United Kingdom travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, freebies, insider tips, and secrets, from United Kingdom Guide Ferne Arfin. Find the latest UK Hot Deals for accommodations, travel, tours and more - Hot UK Deals updated regularly.
Hadrian's Wall - The Northern Border of the Roman Empire
Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and settlement, south of Hadrian's Wall. Recent excavations have uncovered numerous buildings and some of the most unusual and well preserved artifacts from the Roman world. In the superb site museum, set in charming gardens, you can see Roman boots, shoes, armour,jewellery and coins.
The Roman Baths and the Pump Room in UK City Of Bath
Pictures of the UK - Sacred Fountain at the Roman Baths
Anti-Landmine Body Armor Worn by the Princess of Wales
Body Armor Worn by Diana, Princess of Wales
London to Brigthon
Details of how to get from London to Brigthon by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Zebra Stripes - Zebras and Zebra Baby in an Artful Pose at Longleat
A composition in Zebra stripes - Pictures of Zebras and Zebra Baby at Longleat Safari Park
Tea Gifts
Gifts of English teas and teapots. A round up of holiday gifts for the tea lovers and tea drinkers on your list.
Getting Married, UK
Getting Married in the UK. Find out who can get married in the UK and what the requirements are for registration, documentation and immigration matters.
London to York
Details of how to get from London to York by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
How to Order a Balti
What is Birmingham Balti Cooking? Birmingham is the birthplace of Balti. Find out what Birmingham Balti food is all about and how to order a Birmingham Balti restaurant meal.
The Royal Pavilion - Brighton - Irresistable Excess
The Royal Pavillion in Brighton. Decorated in the Chinese taste the early 19th century with an Indian exterior this Regency Palace is quite breathtaking. The famous sea-side residence was built for King George IV, and was also used by his brother William IV and their niece Queen Victoria.
Castles in Wales
There are 427 Castles in Wales. They range from primitive earthwork castles and stone keeps to the Welsh Castles of the Welsh Princes. Those King Edward I built to subdue the Welsh seem to be everywhere. No visit to Wales would be complete without a visit to one or two castles of Wales. Find out about some of the best Castles in Wales and how to visit them
Lyme Park
Lyme Park
UK Pet Travel With Dog or Cat
Pet Travel UK - Find out about traveling with a pet in the UK. How to bring your dog or cat to the UK, advice sources of advice and information on UK vets, dog-friendly hotels and accommodations in the UK.
The Royal Symbols - From Tutankhamun's Tomb
Flail and Crook, Royal Symbols from Tutankhamun's Burial are made of gold, copper alloy, glass, wood and carnelian. They are part of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition at London's O2 until August 2008.
British Post Codes
British Post Codes are vital to addresses in the UK. Don't over look those numbers and letters at the end of British addresses - or you could find yourself lost
Panto Season List
Find out what traditional British Pantos are playing around the UK during the Panto Season
Travel Shoes for Women
Top picks for the best Comfortable Travel Shoes for women. These travel walking shoes for women are light, smart and styled for city or casual travel. Find out which comfortable walking shoes are the best for your travels.
Books of Condolence for Diana, Princess of Wales
Books of Condolences at Althorp - Princess Diana's Burial Site
Princess Diana's Childhood
A Sketch of Princess Diana at 11 years of Age
London to Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Details of how to get from London to Newcastle-upon-Tyne by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
The Great Hall at Longleat
The Great Hall - An Original Elizabethan Room at Longleat House
Christmas CD Gifts
11 Christmas Music CDs featuring Top English Cathedral Choirs to give as gifts.
BritRail Passes
British Rail Travel - Read about BritRail Passes, the cheap and convenient way to tour the UK by train. Use BritRail Passes for visiting England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire more cheaply and conveniently than with conventional rail tickets.
UK National Holidays
A list of UK National holidays, called bank holidays, in the United Kingdom. What's open and closed and what are transportation services like on a UK National holiday.
Pet Travel UK
Pet Travel? Find Out about the Pet Travel Scheme in the UK and How to Bring Your Dog or Cat to the UK.
Romantic Castle Hotels
Find a Castle Hotel in England, Scotland and Wales. Stay in a Romantic Castle Hotel
Who Needs an IDP
Do I Need and International Driving Permit to Drive in the United Kingdom? What is an International Driving Permit. Find out if you need an International Driving Permit.
Beautiful Beaches
The British Isles have some of the world's most beautiful and dramatic beaches. Learn about some of the most beautiful beaches in England and Wales. See pictures of beautiful beaches.
York Minster Facts
Fantastic and little known facts about York Minster, England's largest gothic church and one of the largest Medieval Gothic Cathedrals in the world.
English Civil War Battle Re-enactment at Lulworth in Dorset
English Civil War Battle Re-enactment at Lulworth in Dorset
Manchester Travel Guide
Manchester Travel Guide - Quick Facts and Travelers Essentials for a Visit to Manchester, the UK's top city for indie music and more.
London to Cardiff
Details of how to get from London to Cardiff by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
The Saloon at Longleat House
The Saloon at Longleat House
Weird and Wacky UK Traditions
The Best of Britain's Weird and Wacky traditional folk festivals and events
Manuscript of "Candle in the Wind" from Princess Diana's Funeral
The manuscript of the song ''Candle in the Wind'' signed by Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin is displayed at the exhibition about the life and death of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Althorp.
Made in Yorkshire Fayre
The Made in Yorkshire Christmas Crafts Fair features ceramics, jewelry, furniture, paintings and more - all made by local artisands and craftspeople of Yorkshire.
Shopping in Birmingham
Read about Birmingham's Bullring markets. The Birmingham Bullring markets are part of what make this a dynamic, ethnically diverse and cosmopolitan shopping city. Read about Birmingham's famous Rag Market
Tipping in the UK
Tipping in the UK - When is Tipping Expected in the UK and How Much To Tip
Chatsworth
Chatsworth in the Peak District
The British Islands
All about Jersey. Find out how it became a British Crown Dependency and a little bit of France in Britain.
Pictures of Cringletie House
Hotels in Scotland. Pictures of Cringletie House in Peebles, Scotland, a Luxury Country House Hotel in Scotland within easy reach of Edinburgh. This comfortable Scotland hotel is suitable for Scotland Short Breaks and Getaways and also suitable for touring stops, salmon fishing and golfing vacations, pampering breaks.
York Medieval Market
York's Medieval Christmas Market - Costumed traders and historic crafts add to the atmophere of this jewel of a Christmas Market in a restored, Medieval York Townhouse
Bettys Tea Rooms
Afternoon tea is an English tradition. They do it very well in the North of England. Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in York and its sister shop, Little Bettys, are among the best.
Windsor Castle - Plan a Visit
Read About the Windsor Castle State Apartment, The Waterloo Room, The Grand Reception Room, St. George's Hall. Find out where to see paintings by Holbein, Van Dyke and many old masters.
London to Glasgow
Details of how to get from London to Glasgow by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Selfridges UK Department Store
Selfridges is a small chain of enormous and comprehensive department stores with an emphasis on luxury and designer goods, exotic foodstuffs and top end brands.
Dianthus Sugar Plum
Whetman Pinks Dianthus Sugar Plum
Emergency Medical Services
Find out about UK medical services for visitors. What medical services are free and how to find emergency medical services in the UK.
Panto
What is Panto - Find a Definition of Panto, a British entertainment
The Lower Dining Room
The Lower Dining Room at Longleat House
50 Free Things To Do in the UK
A list of 50 free UK attractions. Free Things to do on vacation or holiday in the UK that are completely free
Debenhams Department Stores
Debenhams is a UK Department Store that sells own brand goods by top designers and offers good value for youthful shoppers.
UK Customs Database
UK Customs - Defra Personal Import Rules Database Makes UK Customs Clear
Oxford Summer School
Study at Oxford - Short courses at famous Oxford University are an Oxford education the easy way. Week long, summer school courses in England allow you to study on vacation. There are no special qualifications, no tests, no papers, and no grades at Oxford University's summer classes in Oxford England. And it's all-inclusive
High Street Guide
UK Shopping - The Chemist Shop. Find out where to find a pharmacist and where to buy health and beauty products in the UK
Animal Babies At Longleat - Resting Lion Cubs
Resting Lion Clubs at Longleat Safari Park
Best English Gardens
Best English Gardens to Visit - a roundup of the best English gardens with visitor information and pictures of the best English Gardens
Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Balmoral Castle in Balmoral, Scotland, is the Royal Family's private vacation home and retreat in the Scottish Highlands. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princes William and Harry, Camilla Parker Bowles and honored guests and royal girlfriends spend the summer holidays at Balmoral Castle.
UK Driving Tips
UK and Ireland Driving Directions and Tips - Find top tips for UK and Ireland visitors driving in the British Isles.
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon
Gurning at Egremont
The Egremont Crab Fair features the Weird English Tradition of Gurning. Find out about the weird English tradition of gurning, or pulling ugly faces, at the Egremont Crab Fair.
Stromness Harbour
Stromness Harbour, Orkney Island, Scotland
The Burning of the Clocks
The Burning of the Clocks is Brighton's Winter Solstice Fire Festival
A Flutter of Butterflies at Royal Ascot
ASCOT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 21: A Racegoer arrives for the second day of Royal Ascot 2006, at Ascot Racecourse on June 21, 2006 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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