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Giraffe Baby
Giraffe Baby With its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
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
UK Customs Regulations
Find out about United Kingdom Customs Regulations. What can you bring into the UK from the USA? From other EU countries?
Wolf and Wolf Cub
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
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.
Sea Lion and Pup
Sea Lion and Pup at Longleat
Lion Cub
Lion Cub at Longleat Safari Park
snowdonia
A traditional Welsh farmstead in Llyn Y Gabair,is dwarfed by the mountains of Snowdonia.
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.
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
Windsor Castle
Picture of Windsor Castle, The Queen's Favorite Home, Seen From the Thames
Grand Staircase
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House - A Great Elizabethan Country Estate and Visitor Attraction in England
The Gore Hotel
View luxury bathrooms at the Gore Hotel in London
Near St. Ives
Near St Ives, Cornwall, in October
Shakespeare's Grave
Shakespeare's Grave with a curse to ward off being included in the bonfire of the vanities.
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.
York Racecourse
Read about York Racecourse and find out how to attend a racing meet at York. Find out about the Ebor Festival at York Racecourse
Anne Hathaways Cottage
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
National Rail Enquiries
Guide to National Rail Enquiries. Find UK train schedules, fares, service updates, station information, maps and more at National Rail Enquiries
althorp house
Althorp - Princess Diana Burial Site, Picture of Althorp House
Edinburgh_castle
Argyll and Sutherland's Highlanders on parade at Edinburgh Castle
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
Royal Pavilion
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.
UK Day Trips
Take a London Day Trip - These short, easy UK Day Trips are quick alternatives to spending the day in the city.
Tapir Baby
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic site.
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.
Cottage in Woods, Hampshire
Cottage in the Woods - Sleepy Thatched Cottage in New Forest, Hampshire, England
ironbridge
The Iron Bridge - first opened in 1781 and now part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site - spans the Severn Gorge at Ironbridge.
UK Visas
Do I Need a UK Visa -- How To Find Out If You Need a UK Visa - UK Visa Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Double Act
Funny Monkey Pictures - A Monkey Double Act
Ascot Hats
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot When It's All About The Hats
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.
How to Save Money on UK Travel
Top Tips on How to Save Money on UK Travel - save on accommodations, food and drink, sightseeing, shopping and more.
Power Converters and Adaptors
Voltage Converters and Transformers for the UK
Ladies' Day Fashions at Ascot
Ladies' Day Fashions at Royal Ascot
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.
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.
bath
Pictures of the UK - Sacred Fountain at the Roman Baths
A Juicy Tidbit
Funny Monkey Pictures - Monkey finds a juicy seed on a car in Longleat's Monkey Jungle
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
Gents at Ascot
Gentlemen in Top Hats at Ascot Racecourse during the week of Royal Ascot
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.
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.
May Festival Roundup
UK Festivals and Events for May. Read about top music festivals, antique fairs, horse shows, sports events, art shows, flower shows, heritage festivals and hobbyist fairs.
Boat at Althorp
Princess Diana's Shrine on the Round Oval at Althorp
caernarvon
Caernarvon Castle and Harbor
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.
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
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
Hadrian's Wall
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.
Yorkminster
York Minster From The City Walls
Romantic Castle Hotels
Find a Castle Hotel in England, Scotland and Wales. Stay in a Romantic Castle Hotel
British Rail Travel Overview
British Train Travel Overview - Travel in the UK by Train - How to Buy Train Tickets and Book British Rail Travel - How to Buy BritRail Passes
Dog-Friendly Hotels Rated
Dog-Friendly Hotels. Find a dog friendly hotel in the United Kingdom. Read about real travels with a pet in England, Scotland and Wales
Lion Cubs
Resting Lion Clubs at Longleat Safari Park
Zebra baby
A composition in Zebra stripes - Pictures of Zebras and Zebra Baby at Longleat Safari Park
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.
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
Monkey Mischief
Funny Monkey Pictures - Monkey Mischief at Longleat - Monkey picks away at spare tire cover on car driving through Longleat's Monkey Jungle. Drivers can bypass the Monkey Jungle to protect their cars
maze
Longleat Hedge Maze
Cheap Eats in the UK
You can find Cheap Eats in the United Kingdom. Here are some good ideas on how to eat well - and cheaply - in the UK
Longleat House
Longleat House - One of the Great Elizabethan Houses of England
Family Travel-Top Attractions
Family Travel - These are the Top 10 Family Attractions in the UK, Read where to Take Children on Vacation in the UK
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
Cheap Hotel Chains
Cheap Hotel Chains offer cheap, clean and decent accommodations. Find reliable UK cheap hotel chains for a cheap room in the UK.
High Society in the Paddocks
Socialites and horse owners mingle in the Paddocks Area at Royal Ascot, Berkshire
Great Hall
The Great Hall - An Original Elizabethan Room at Longleat House
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge. Find out about how to spend all night and see the sun rise at Stonehenge
lymepark
Lyme Park
Beatles HELP! Pictures
Young John Lennon Picture, part of a collection of early Beatles pictures by Michael Peto taken during the filming of HELP!
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
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.
roses at diana's shrine
Flowers at Princess Diana's Shrine at Althorp
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.
The Royal Windsor Horse Show
The Royal Windsor Horse Show is a major equestrian and family event of the English May Bank Holiday. Even the Queen takes part.
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.
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor
Great British Heritage Pass
The Great British Heritage Pass is a discount ticket for hundreds of the best UK sights. Visit castles, museums, parks, zoos, stately homes, gardens and more for a fraction of the normal price. This is the easy and money saving way to discover great heritage in Great Britain.
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon
Cymbidium and Phalenopsis
Orchids at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2007, Cymbidium and Phalenopsis Orchids, McBean's Orchids
Dual Voltage Appliances
These Travel Appliances are dual voltage for use at home and abroad. Here are the Top 6 Dual voltage appliances for UK Travel
Seafood
Fresh seafood is one of the delights of a visit to Orkney
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.
Why Choose UK Destinations
Destination United Kingdom. Why choose a destination in England, Scotland, Wales or the UK Offshore Islands for your next vacation or holiday
Longleat Facts
Plan a Visit with these Quick Facts about Longleat, one of the UK's Top Family Attractions. Longleat was the first English stately home opened to the public and has the first Safari Park as well as several mazes, a lake with a Gorilla Island, an adventure castle and more.
otter
Curious Otter in Pets Corner at Longleat
Narrowboats
Narrow boats on the River at Stratford-upon-Avon
elton john manuscript
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.
HardwickHall
Hardwick Hall
Stromness Harbour
Stromness Harbour, Orkney Island, Scotland
young diana
A Sketch of Princess Diana at 11 years of Age
Flail and Crook
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.
Essex Cottage
Essex cottage - Country cottage with Thatch and Weatherboarding
Waterside
The Swan Theatre, Stratford upon Avon, Waterside
The Dirty Duck, Stratford
The Dirty Duck, Stratford upon Avon
Princess Di's Body Armor
Body Armor Worn by Diana, Princess of Wales
Discount UK Visitor Passes
These are the top UK Discount Passes for United Kingdom Visitor Attractions. Find out the best visitor passes to save money while sightseeing in Great Britain
Gardening Scotland
Gardening Scotland, in Edinburgh, is Scotland's biggest gardening and outdoor living annual event.
dianaexhibition1
Books of Condolences at Althorp - Princess Diana's Burial Site
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's Birthplace tells a fascinating story of Shakespeare's life and early years.
St Magnus Cathedral
St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney
Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, is an English country garden connected to the ruins of a Tudor castle and the romantic country cottage of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson. Plan your visit to Sissinghurst with this visitor information.
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.
Hop-on the Bus
Day One of a Short Shakespeare Trip - 48 hours in Stratford upon Avon, Picture of the Citysightseeing bus. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus in Stratford Upon Avon
Thatched Cottage in Dorset
Thatched Cottage in Dorset Village of Shaftsbury
Queen Elizabeth and Philip
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Arrive at Royal Ascot
Great Gadget Gifts for Travel
A round up of great travel gadgets for holiday and special occasion giving
Holbeck Ghyll Country House
Read a country house hotel review of Holbeck Ghyll a Pride of Britain country house hotel and Romantic Getaway above Windermere in the English Lake District with an excellent, award winning restaurant.
Cerne Abbas's Sexy Giant
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a huge carved outline of a naked,club wielding, sexually aroused man carved into an English hillside. Is he a pagan fertility symbol or a smutty, 17th century political cartoon? The jury is still out.
The Lake District
A quick guide to England's Lake District National Park, site of England's highest mountain, England's biggest lake and England's deepest lake.
June Festival Roundup
UK Festivals and Events for June. Read about great music festivals, The Queen's Favorite horse race, sports events, art shows, flower shows, heritage festivals, air shows and more.
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
AA Road Atlas Britain
The AA Road Atlas Britain is the most complete and authoritative UK Road Atlas available. It is a "must have" for visitors touring the UK by car, bike or cycle.
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.
RSC Schedule
Read about the Royal Shakespeare Company's schedule of plays for the forthcoming 2008 season. Find out how to buy tickets to see Shakespeare performed by top British stars at Straford-upon-Avon.
UK Driving Tips
UK and Ireland Driving Directions and Tips - Find top tips for UK and Ireland visitors driving in the British Isles.
Hotel Savings in the UK
Use these tips and pointers to save money on hotels and accommodation costs in the UK. Learn the best places to look for budget accommodations and how to find lower cost options that are just as good.
Hidcote Manor Garden
Hidcote Manor Garden, designed by Paris born American horticulturalist Lawrence Johnston, is a masterpiece of English Arts&Crafts garden design in the Cotswolds.
Edinburgh Travel Guide
Edinburgh Travel Guide - Quick Facts and Travelers Essentials for a Visit to Edinburgh, the UK's second most popular city for visitors, and scene of the world's greatest performing arts festival. Read about Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Greyfriars Bobby
Longleat Review
This review of Longleat Safari Park and family attraction in Wiltshire, takes a child's eye view. Visit Longleat with a teenager and a "tweenie" to discover what's cool and what's not.
Lower Dining Room
The Lower Dining Room at Longleat House
Fountains and Studley Royal
Fountains Abbey, the remains of an ancient Cistercian Abbey is Yorkshire's only World Heritage Site. Today it is part of Studley Royal Water Garden, an 18th century garden developed by an amateur gardener and one of the finest water gardens in England.
National Parks in the UK
National Parks in the UK. Facts and figures about the 14 National Parks in the UK. Learn all about the National Parks in the UK that protect UK Landscapes and Heritage plus a list of all the UK National Parks in England, Scotland and Wales.
Last minute Wimbledon Tickets
If you are willing to stand in line, there are inexpensive Wimbledon tickets for sale every day of the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament.
Cheese Rolling -Wacky Race
Cheese-rolling is a wacky annual race and bizarre Cotswolds tradition in Gloucestershire. Participants throw themselves down a steep hill to chase a cheese. They've been doing it for hundreds of years.
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.
May Day
May Day in the UK marks the start of the sexiest month of the year. All over the country, particularly in England, locals and visitors let their hair down for traditional festivities often based on ancient mating dances and fertility rites.
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.
Halls Croft
Halls Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon
Tudor-style, thatched cottage
Tudor-style, thatched, half-timbered cottage in East Sussex England
oldtom
Pictures of Oxford - Old Tom, Christchurch College
The Royal Oak
Half-timbered, thatched English country Pub, The Royal Oak in Cambridgeshire, England
Phalaenopsis
Orchids at Chelsea 2007 - Phalaenopsis, Elegant Polka Dots, Gold Medalist Burnham Nurseries
Snowdonia Visitor Information
Snowdonia Guide. A quick guide for visitors to Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Plan a visit to Welsh language speaking Snowdonia, an area with the oldest rocks on earth.
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.
English country clothes gifts
English country clothes and traditional UK country style for holiday gifts
BMW PGA Golf Tournament
The BMW PGA Golf Tournament is one of the most important dates on the European Tour. All of Europe's top golfers will be there as well as many golf stars from other tours, competing for a prize fund worth more than 4.35 million Euros
The Turf Tavern
Read about The Turf Tavern a traditional English Pub in Oxford. Insiders know how to find one of Oxford's oldest pubs, out of sight down a tiny alley. The Turf Tavern was featured in English television's Inspector Morse, Brideshead Revisited and the writing of Dorothy L. Sayers. Find out about The Turf Tavern and eating and drinking in Oxford at The Turf Tavern.
Shopping in Birmingham
The Mailbox, in a former mail sorting office, is Birmingham's newest shopping center and a collection of exclusive designer shops. The center also includes trendy cafes and restaurants overlooking Gas Street Basin
styrax
Chris Beardshaw Garden - Styrax Japonica
Glyndebourne Opera Festival
Glyndebourne Opera Festival is the UK's elegant summer treat for opera lovers. Pack your dinner jacket and formal gown if you plan to come. Find out what Glyndebourne is all about and how to book tickets
Nymans Garden
Nymans Garden in West Sussex, not far from Brighton and its Royal Pavilion, is a theatrical and colorful English Garden to visit, designed and cared for by three generations of an artistic English family.
Stowe Gardens
Stowe Landscape Gardens is one of the earliest examples of English landscape gardening. Worked on by Vanbrugh, Capability Brown,Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and James Gibbs, it is 750 acres of parkland with 40 listed temples and monuments.
Animal Exhibit at Mary Arden's
Pictures of birds of prey and farm animals at Mary Arden's childhood home. Pictures of Lanner Falcon Horned Owl, Barn Owl and Tamworth Pig
Which BritRail Pass
Which BritRail Pass suits your vacation plans. What kinds of BritRail Passes can you buy.
derwent water
Derwent Water in the Lake District
Malmaison Oxford Castle
Visiting Oxford? Find out about Malmaison Oxford Castle - a luxury boutique hotel in England in a converted Victorian Prison. Read a review of a stylish, luxury hotel in the prison once featured on British television's Inspector Morse.
The Savill Court Hotel
The Savill Court Hotel is a moderately priced hotel in Egham Surrey with spa and conference facilities as well as family accommodations. It is well located for Ascot, Windsor, Henley Regatta and many family attractions.
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