Rye, how quintessentially, England, an eclectic mix of medieval half-timbered houses lining cobbled streets wind down through the town. Take your time, savour a local wine in an ancient hostelry, or a freshly made pastry in a cosy cafe
Hiking holidays especially in Northumberland that wistfully beautiful county - home to over 70 castles - open space, dark skies at Kilder - a perfect holiday
The Gael, Gaelic, of bag pipes of tradition, of a language embraced by, entwined with music, with art, with a way of life from centuries ago.
No need to imagine, you can be there, in Scotland's Highlands, Islands and great cities - be stirred by the sound.
Welsh culture, its traditions and language are extolled in the National Eisteddfod, a national showcase of Welsh music, dance, visual arts, and literature. Every year the Eistedffod is held in a different location, it was held in Conwy in 2019. Great for a city break.
You will be pleasantly surprised to discover that there are literally hundreds of old inns and former coaching houses. Fully refurbished with their history and heritage intact
Tucked away down leafy lanes, some overlooking our old harbours or the coast. Old cottages fully restored yet retaining their distinct heritage and history.
Beautiful, rugged, historic Whitby, of Bram Stoker, Captain Cook and countless stories and heroic lives. Find your dream holiday cottage close by in God's own country, the North York Moors. Just right for a short break or a weekend break.
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Make the most of Spring Days.
The British Newspaper Archives in partnership with Find my Past has added yet more FREE PAGES accessible to the great British public. Now numbering two million historical newspaper pages that cover two hundred years from 1699-1999. We've added more pages this week, find out more here***
Find Out about Days in History
Wherever in the United Kingdom you want to search more about this Autumn the British Newspaper Archives is arranged for you to discover all about this important date in our calendar, choose the year, the region, the paper and there you will have a fascinating array of articles about each month through the ages.
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Wherever you travel in our British Isles there is certain to be a Macdonald Hotel and Resort
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The pageantry of Trooping the Colour. the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, two of the United Kingdom's great events of the year. Another great event, but completely different, The Chelsea Flower Show.
Country pleasures, Grasmere Sports in August or the Barnstable Old Fair in September are great British traditions. From the spectacular to more creative events, perhaps your choice would be the arts, music or book fairs and for others sporting contests or medieval re-enactments. Each and every one has become a great occasion steeped in history.
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