Did you know… Birkenhead Park is the first
publicly funded civic park in Britain. In other words, the first park
where the working class had open public space to enjoy their leisure.
- Check out the wonderful Palm House in Sefton Park
in Liverpool. This symphony in glass was beautifully restored in the
90’s and is now home to a variety of exotic plants. It’s worth visiting
if you go for a walk in the park during the day or if you want some
entertainment at night. They have regular events including comedy nights
and dance classes.
- The whole Wirral peninsula
is also great for cycling and horse riding as it is generally flat and
for horses there’s a great mixture of countryside and seaside to trot
through.
- If you’re going by train remember you can get a third off your ticket with a railcard and they only cost £28 each.
- Also, the earlier you can book the better for getting cheap deals.
If you’re not completely sure of your dates but you want a good deal,
book with Southern as you can book any ticket with them and they will give you a full refund if you don’t use it.
- Prices for B&Bs are very reasonable in and around Liverpool. For an even cheaper deal try Airbnb.com which offers locals’ spare rooms to stay in. Prices start from less than £20 a night.
Discover rural Liverpool
By Kate Rwe-Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:40:48 -0800
Jasmine
Birtles, Moneymagpie.com founder and all-round expert on making your
money go further, shares her weekend away in rural ...
There’s
plenty of character to be found on the inside of this two bedroom
stone-built apartment too. A Victorian staircase leads to the master
bedroom with original oak beamed ceilings, traditional windows and a
king-size bed to sink into. And downstairs you’ll find a spacious modern
kitchen and dining room with a large window framing luscious rural
views and a cosy yet contemporary living room filled with deep-cushioned
sofas.
Three tips from local experts
- Riverbank is close to the charming village of Grasmere, home to Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum along with a huge array of cafes and shops - including the world-famous Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop . There are a lot of great walks right on the door step too, so it’s unlikely you’ll need your car at all during your stay.
- Make sure you visit The Jumble Rooms
for dinner. Listed in the Good Food Guide, it serves organic Cumbrian
specialities that include a local lamb tattie pot and roasted pheasant
with mushroom risotto.
- Walk off all that food with a ramble in the fells above the village
to Easedale Tarn or, explore the Vale of Rydal with a walk along
Loughrigg Terrace or the Coffin Trail overlooking Rydal Water.
We love…Riverbank in Grasmere
By Kate Rwe-Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:20:48 -0800
Stock
up on Sarah Nelson’s famous gingerbread and head to Cottageline’s
Riverbank Cottage in Grasmere. Perched on the banks of ...
Elaine Munday, Exbury Gardens, New Forest
Anthony Gales, Beamish Museum, Durham
Wayne Grimston, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, Wiltshire
Colleen Davanney, Jorvik Viking Centre, York
Sally Randell, Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, Norwich
Simon Entwistle, Samlesbury Hall, Lancashire
Colin Spargo, National Maritime Museum, Cornwall
Brian Grover, Museum of London Docklands, London
Coriena Brierley, Coventry Transport Museum, Coventry
Claire Preece, Kents Cavern, Devon
Meet our tourism superstars…
By Kate Rwe-Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:46:08 -0800
VisitEngland's
Katie Rowe catches up with this year's Tourism Superstar finalists to
talk about their fascinating day jobs and ...
Expert insights: Wild England
By Kate Rwe-Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:34:27 -0800
David Steel has been Head Ranger of the National Trust’s Farne Islands reserve, located off the coast of Northumberland, for ...
- Just 10 minutes’ drive from Martello Tower is the National Trust-managed Sutton Hoo.
A royal burial mound and one of most important archaeological sites in
the UK, you can travel back in time to experience the sights, sounds and
smells of AD625 and marvel over golden artefacts, ancient weapons,
masks and precious jewels – all found housed in a 90-foot-long ship that
had been buried along with a an Anglo-Saxon king. It also has a great café and lovely walks with views over Deben towards Woodbridge.
- The enchanting town of Woodbridge
is a 15 minutes drive away. Sat on the banks of the River Deben, it’s
renowned for its riverside walks, cosy pubs, eclectic range of
restaurants and pastel-painted independent shops and cafes.
- Book with Suffolk Secrets and receive a 10% discount voucher at The Table in Woodbridge which serves comfort food with a sophisticated twist.
Get more, book with a local at
Cottageline.com and discover hidden gems aplenty on a cottage holiday in England.
We love…Martello Tower in Suffolk
By Kate Rwe-Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:38:56 -0800
Stay in a cottage, or rather a converted 19th century fort, where striking sea views and dreamy skies are all part of the ...
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