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The Best Places in the UK to go Outlet Shopping

With high streets, retail parks and shopping centres re-opening their doors across the UK this spring, you certainly won’t be alone if some long-awaited retail therapy is high up on your agenda over the next few months.
 

London: A Self-guided Walking Tour Over London's Most Famous Bridges

Planning a stay in the capital city? London is jam-packed with brilliant places to visit, from famous historic landmarks and amazing museums to world-class shopping streets and iconic skyscrapers!

Despite most of London’s major attractions being indoors, the city is also blessed with dozens of alfresco activity options for those keen to enjoy a more outdoorsy staycation. Huge parks are in abundance, plus there’s a variety of wonderful walking routes which reveal plenty about the city’s long and fascinating history.

Tower of London to Wapping: Best Riverside Walks in London

They say every great city has a river running through it and London is no exception. The River Thames is England’s longest and arguably most iconic river. It also offers some of the most beautiful, relaxing, and interesting river walks anywhere in the world. After all, a walk along the Thames is about more than getting from A to B, it’s a chance to experience the real London and see this famous city as never before. The river is also lined with tourist attractions and spectacular landmarks, as well as pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, art, theatres, museums, galleries, and more. There are numerous canals, waterways, and tributaries to explore too.

Leonardo Hotel’s Guide To… Sleeping: Tips & Tricks

Everyone sleeps a little differently, and we’ve all got our own preferences when it comes to getting some shut-eye. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be tough to get the sleep we want, and there might be a variety of reasons that are contributing to restless nights.

From what we wear and eat to what our bedrooms look like, we’ve pulled together a few tips and tricks to help ensure you’re relaxed before you doze off, and refreshed and cheery when the sun rises!

A-Z Guide to Understanding Geordie Accents

So, you’ve decided to visit Newcastle! You’re in for a real treat, as The Toon is a bustling city, jam-packed full of things to do – whether you’re visiting on business or leisure. There’s the open-air Living Museum of the North, Newcastle Castle, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and let’s not forget the plethora of world-famous landmarks to enjoy – the Tyne Bridges, Angel of the North, and the Old City Chares, to name a few. Yes, it’s fair to say Newcastle is up there near the top when it comes to vibrant British cities.

A Guide to Great Places in Dublin to Watch the Six Nations

The rugby Six Nations is one of the most electric tournaments in the sport, and there’s no better place to soak up the atmosphere than in one of its host cities.