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Fun Things To Do in London: A Mini Cooper Tour
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Fun Things To Do in London: A Mini Cooper Tour

A thrilling adventure in the city of London: smallcarBIGCITY show the sights in a totally new way, from the seat of a classic Mini Cooper.

Ten More Things To Do in London For Free
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Ten More Things To Do in London For Free

It’s been long enough now since we ran the first Ten Things To Do in London For Free that perhaps you have itchy feet and are ready to explore England’s capital some more. All for free. Here goes…

Ten More Things To Do in London For Free…

THAT view of London
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THAT view of London

Ah…just a sweet, short reminder of one of my favourite spots in London.

A Cheap Weekend Break in Edinburgh
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A Cheap Weekend Break in Edinburgh

A truly outstanding city, Edinburgh weaves narrow cobble stoned alleyways, spires and picturesque landscapes together to balance its historic, old-town feel with its vibrant, modern…

The UK’s Top Five Scenic Drives
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The UK’s Top Five Scenic Drives

The United Kingdom has an array of beautiful landscapes which are easy to access by road. Whether you’re a native or a visitor, travel by car to explore the UK’s finest scenic routes.

A Weekend Break in Glasgow
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A Weekend Break in Glasgow

For the best information on arranging a weekend in Glasgow, who better to ask than a born and bred Glaswegian? This article was written by…

A Weekend in the South Downs
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A Weekend in the South Downs

I grew up near the South Downs – which means that I completely took them for granted. Don’t make the same mistake, as…

The Great Malt Whisky Trail In the Scottish Highlands
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The Great Malt Whisky Trail In the Scottish Highlands

The Speyside region in the Scottish highlands holds over half the country’s whisky distilleries and makes for an excellent driving trail…

Weekend Breaks in Manchester
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Weekend Breaks in Manchester

Manchester is a wonderful city for a weekend break, according to this week’s guest author, experienced travel blogger Keith from Velvet Escape…

Weekend Breaks in York
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Weekend Breaks in York

York makes a great place for a cheap weekend break away – and I’m not the only one who thinks so. Here’s York resident, Mike Achim, with his thoughts on the old, original York.

A Local Reports: The Best Bars & Restaurants in Greenwich, London
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A Local Reports: The Best Bars & Restaurants in Greenwich, London

When searching for a great bar or restaurant for your weekend break away, we all know that locals give the best information. So Cheap Weekend Breaks brings you A Local Reports…The place is Greenwich, the local, Clare. Let’s go…

A Cheap Weekend Break in Bristol
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A Cheap Weekend Break in Bristol

Bristol, the city of the West Country, offers art, science, history and some great food to visitors looking for a weekend break.
A Weekend Break in Bristol: Things to See & Do…

How to Use the London Underground – Part 2
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How to Use the London Underground – Part 2

Tips for Using the London Underground
6) Queues. Queueing has been described as a

Ten Things to Do in London for Free
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Ten Things to Do in London for Free

I don’t know why London gets such a bad name, really. I mean, sure, the price for parking over the course of a year costs the same as a house in Yorkshire, a village in Poland or the whole of of the Swiss Defence Budget*.

Who cares? You’re only going to be there for the weekend – and you don’t need to worry about any of that. Instead, take

A Cheap Weekend in Bath
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A Cheap Weekend in Bath

The elegant city of Bath is a great place for a romantic weekend break, or for soaking up history and literature. I’ve lived there, I’ve worked there and still Bath remains one of my favourite places in England.

The Natural History Museum, London
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The Natural History Museum, London

The life-size diplodocus replica in the Central Hall steals the limelight, but there’s more to…

London Tourist Attractions
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London Tourist Attractions

Don’t let London go to waste. Read this list and become a tourist in London yourself (oversized camera and “fanny-pack” are optional extras).

Reinvigorate Yourself on the Gower Coast
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Reinvigorate Yourself on the Gower Coast

The Gower Coast stretches over the wild and grassy sand dunes of south Wales.
But it’s the surf that steals the show…

In These Stones, Horizons Sing
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In These Stones, Horizons Sing

A weekend break in Cardiff rushes you headlong into the land of rugby, castles and red dragons before refreshing you in the shining, regenerated Cardiff Bay.

Cardiff’s Top Attractions
Most cities have their stadiums on the edge of town, their historic castles brooding from a craggy hilltop and their nature trails starting from small villages. Not Cardiff.

Why Brighton Rocks
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Why Brighton Rocks

Brighton made its name in Victorian times but there’s nothing outdated about it today. Full of life, colour and history, Brighton makes a perfect cheap weekend break.

A Cheap Weekend in England’s Oldest National Park
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A Cheap Weekend in England’s Oldest National Park

Read how to arrange a weekend walking, cycling or sightseeing in the Peak District, using Castleton as a base. Reward yourself by…

Where space and time intersect – and a great place for lunch
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Where space and time intersect – and a great place for lunch

Looking for a cheap weekend in London? Travel to the hill where space and time intersect – in Greenwich. And still enjoy a great lunch…

101 Cheap Weekend Breaks
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101 Cheap Weekend Breaks

Never be stuck for ideas again. Without further ado, here are 101 cheap weekend breaks. Drumroll please…..