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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
Birmingham Christmas Market
Christmas market in Birmingham. Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is the longest and biggest German Christmas Market outside of Germany.
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
Wolf and Wolf Cub - Canadian Timber Wolf with her Cub at Longleat
UK Customs Regulations
Find out about United Kingdom Customs Regulations. What can you bring into the UK from the USA? From other EU countries?
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.
Christmas Food in the UK
Christmas is a time for delicious, traditional foods and treats. These are some of the special dishes that make Christmas in the United Kingdom a tasty and festive time of year.
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.
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
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.
International Christmas Market
Christmas Markets in York - in 2008, York's annual International Christmas Fayre, celebrating global Christmas traditions, returns.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gore Hotel
View luxury bathrooms at the Gore Hotel in London
Edinburgh Castle - An Ancient Fortress in the Heart of a City
Argyll and Sutherland's Highlanders on parade at Edinburgh Castle
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
Playful Cubs Bond at Longleat
Playful Lion Cubs at Longleat
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House
The Grand Staircase at Longleat House - A Great Elizabethan Country Estate and Visitor Attraction in England
UK Thanksgivings
Celebrate Thanksgiving - Where to find Thanksgiving Dinners and Celebrations in the UK.
UK Visas
Do I Need a UK Visa -- How To Find Out If You Need a UK Visa - UK Visa Frequently Asked Questions
St. Nicholas Fayre Market
St. Nicholas Fayre Market is York's traditional Christmas market. This big,bustling market is full of open air stalls selling food, crafts,gifts, mulled wine and goodies, just in time to kick off the holiday season.
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.
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
Windsor Castle - The Royal Family's Weekend Bolt Hole
Picture of Windsor Castle, The Queen's Favorite Home, Seen From the Thames
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.
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat
Tapir Baby with its Mother at Longleat Safari Park
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.
Beatles HELP! Pictures
Young John Lennon Picture, part of a collection of early Beatles pictures by Michael Peto taken during the filming of HELP!
Power Converters and Adaptors
Voltage Converters and Transformers for the UK
York Christmas Farmers Market
York's Christmas Markets include an abundant farmers' market in the center of the city.
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.
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.
UK Day Trips
Take a London Day Trip - These short, easy UK Day Trips are quick alternatives to spending the day in the city.
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
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.
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.
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.
Children's Christmas Fayre
York's Children's Christmas Fayre is the first Christmas Market of the the Yuletide York season. Just outside Marks & Spencer - so handy for grownups holiday shopping too. Activities include a special, kid priced toy market.
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
Winchester Xmas Market
Winchester Cathedral Christmas market. Winchester Cathedral's European Christmas Market in the inner close of a 7th century cathedral.
Classic English Gifts for Her
Here are some of the top gifts for women from the UK - a selection of classic, high quality British gifts and gift ideas for her.
National Rail Enquiries
Guide to National Rail Enquiries. Find UK train schedules, fares, service updates, station information, maps and more at National Rail Enquiries
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.
Thatched Cottage in the Woods
Cottage in the Woods - Sleepy Thatched Cottage in New Forest, Hampshire, England
Christmas CD Gifts
11 Christmas Music CDs featuring Top English Cathedral Choirs to give as gifts.
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.
Chatsworth
Chatsworth in the Peak District
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
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
Stonehenge - A Mysterious Presence on the Salisbury Plain
Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic site.
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.
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.
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor
Animal Babies At Longleat - Resting Lion Cubs
Resting Lion Clubs at Longleat Safari Park
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.
Stratford on Avon - Shakespeare's Home Town
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
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 Great Hall at Longleat
The Great Hall - An Original Elizabethan Room at Longleat House
Longleat House - An Example of High Elizabethan Style
Longleat House - One of the Great Elizabethan Houses of England
Ghost Walks and Haunted Places
Halloween - Best Ghost Walks and Haunted Places to Visit in the UK. Discover some of Britain's spookiest places to visit and plan a Halloween ghost walk in the UK.
The Roman Baths and the Pump Room in UK City Of Bath
Pictures of the UK - Sacred Fountain at the Roman Baths
A Thatched Cottage on Golden Hill, Shaftsbury, Dorset England
Thatched Cottage in Dorset Village of Shaftsbury
Tea Gifts
Gifts of English teas and teapots. A round up of holiday gifts for the tea lovers and tea drinkers on your list.
Althorp House - Princess Diana's Family Home
Althorp - Princess Diana Burial Site, Picture of Althorp House
Plan a UK Trip
Top ten tips to planning your first trip to the United Kingdom. What you should think of when planning a trip to England, Scotland or Wales.
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.
Pretty thatch in Rockbourne near Salisbury England
Hampshire cottage with thatched roof near Salibury England
The Saloon at Longleat House
The Saloon at Longleat 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.
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust Stately Home, includes Rothschild wine tastings, food fairs, entertainments and special decorations. Find out what's happening for Christmas at Waddesdon Manor this year.
A Lakeside Memorial to Diana, Princess of Wales
Princess Diana's Shrine on the Round Oval at Althorp
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.
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.
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.
Broad Street Canal Boat Parade
The Broad Street Canal Boat Light Parade is part of December festivities as Birmingham goes all out for the holiday season.
Ladies Day at Ascot - Oversize Flower Hats at Royal Ascot
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Two unidentified women sport stylish hats at opening day of Royal Ascot horse racing week June 17, 2003 in Ascot, England. (Photo By Steve Finn/Getty Images)
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.
Canopic Jar from the Tomb of Queen Kiya, The King's Mother
A Canopic Jar from the Tutankhamun Exhibition, London, contained the viscera of Queen Kiya, who might have been Tutankhamun's mother.
Barley Hall Fayres
Christmas Markets in York. The Barley Hall, York's unique medieval townhouse is the setting for atmospheric Christmas markets.
Shopping in Birmingham
The craftspeople and designer-makers of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter create 40 per cent of the jewelry made in the UK. The district has the busiest gold assay office in the world. How has this remained such a secret?
Bath Christmas Market
Christmas Market in Bath. More than 120 stall holders selling traditional festive goods in the heart of the Bath World Heritage Site, near Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths.
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
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.
British Rail Travel Overview
British rail travel - How to plan train journey in England, Scotland and Wales, How to choose rail fares
Best Hogmanays-New Year's Eve
Read about where to find the best Hogmanay - New Year's Eve in in Scotland
Thatched Cottage in Winter at Great Tew in Oxfordshire
An English Country Cottage in the Snow in Great Tew, Oxfordshire
The Royal Oak - A Thatch-Roofed Country Pub
Half-timbered, thatched English country Pub, The Royal Oak in Cambridgeshire, England
Gadget Gifts Under \$50
a list of top gadget gifts for travelers for less than $50
Romantic Castle Hotels
Find a Castle Hotel in England, Scotland and Wales. Stay in a Romantic Castle Hotel
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.
Roses in Diana's Memorial Shrine
Flowers at Princess Diana's Shrine at Althorp
Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall
Zara Phillips Arrives for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Lady Zara Phillips smiles as she arrives for Ladies Day at the Royal Ascot horseracing event June 20, 2002 in Ascot, England. The traditional annual racing event, attended by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, is one of the highlights of the 'social season' for Britain's upper classes, with Ladies Day being the traditional day for women to parade their finest hats. (Photo by Sion Touhig/Getty Images)
English country clothes gifts
English country clothes and traditional UK country style for holiday gifts
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
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.
Thatched Cottage in Essex
Essex cottage - Country cottage with Thatch and Weatherboarding
The Lower Dining Room
The Lower Dining Room at Longleat House
Lyme Park
Lyme Park
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
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
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.
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.
High Street Guide
UK Shopping - Marks & Spencer is a UK shopping institution with branches in almost every market town in the UK.Find out what you can buy in a Marks & Spencer and why it is a useful store for visitors to the UK to know about.
Tudor-style, thatched and half-timbered cottage in East Sussex England
Tudor-style, thatched, half-timbered cottage in East Sussex England
A Bittersweet Shower of Crystals
Inspired by The Snow Queen - Christmas 2007 Decorations at Waddesdon Manor
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.
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.
Mask of the Lady Tjuya - The Boy King's Great-Grandmother?
Ancient Egyptian Funerary Mask of the Lady Tjuya, it was made of gilded cartonnage, a form of stiffened bandaging which is still visible on the hair.
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.
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.
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.
The Snickelways of York
The Medieval, walled city Of York, is laced with secret passages and hidden walkways, called snickelways and ginnels. Take a walk along the secret passageways of York to find the secret world of medieval York.
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.
Visit Hardwick Hall
All about Bess of Hardwick, the second most rich and powerful woman of the Elizabethan Age.
Princess Diana's Childhood
A Sketch of Princess Diana at 11 years of Age
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.
The Hawk House, the Thatched Cottage at Chirk Castle in Wales
Thatched roof on hawk house on National Trust property in Wales
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.
Gilded Coffin of Tjuya
The Gilded Coffin of Tjuya, Tutankhamun's Possible Great Grandmother
York Minster Facts
The Rose Window at York Minster. The stained glass window was completed around 1500 and restored after a fire in the 1980s.
Books of Condolence for Diana, Princess of Wales
Books of Condolences at Althorp - Princess Diana's Burial Site
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.
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.
Where to Stay
English Castle Towns, Amberley and Arundel are classic West Sussex villages on the South Downs Way. Arundel's Norman Castle is still a family home to the Dukes of Norfolk and Amberley Castle has been voted one of Conde Nast Traveller Magazine's 20 top leisure hotels in the World. Amberley is also a treasure of 16th to 18th century thatched roof homes, Amberley Working Museum of the early Industrial revolution and several excellent, traditional English pubs.
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.
Anti-Landmine Body Armor Worn by the Princess of Wales
Body Armor Worn by Diana, Princess of Wales
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.
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.
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot When It's All About The Ascot Hats
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot When It's All About The Hats
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.
Waddesdon Stables Decorated for Christmas
Waddesdon Stables Decorated for Christmas
Neals Yard Creamery on the Fringe of Borough Market, London
Neals Yard Creamery - Borough Market - London. Putting Cheese on the Table
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
The Christmas Lights of Waddesdon
Christmas Decorations At Waddesdon Manor in 2007
Menzies Welcombe Hotel
The Menzies Welcombe Hotel and Spa is a luxury country house hotel and golf course just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Historic Self-Catering
English Heritage Self-Catering Accommodation - Stay in the Victorian Gate House at Audley End
The Sandgate
The Sandgate is a small, Victorian seaside hotel in Kent, re-opened as a modern boutique.
Anchoring the Thatched Roof
Thatcher works on a thatched cottage in Dorset England
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot - Anyone for Lunch?
Race-goer Rachel Littlejohns poses wearing a hat with watercress sandwiches on top, by London designer Sean Barrett, at Ladies Day of Royal Ascot at the Ascot Racecourse. The event has been one of the highlights of the racing and social calendar since 1711, and the royal patronage continues today with a Royal Procession taking place in front of the grandstands daily. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Orkney Weather
Find out about Orkney Weather and Climate. What's the best time to visit Orkney. Find Orkney weather forecasts and watch live webcams of Orkney

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