6 Great Family Destinations in the UK

If you are reading this post, then it's probable that you are contemplating a family vacation in the UK.
Cover so many excited locations as these, requires traveling great distances.  Sometime, you may choose use ground transportation but there is not doubts that flying in Europe an save you a great deal of frustration and of course, time.  You may look online to schedule in advance you flights or you click here.  And you may want to read this post, especially if you get a flight with kids.  Here are a few places and things to do that would help you decide why you should, definitely, go ahead with this idea.


Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire

The Longleat Safari Park is ranked number one in the list of zoos and safari parks in the UK. It is quite a delightful treat for children and grown ups as well. The safari offers encounters with a variety of animals. Taking the 4x4 safari with the ranger can get you close to wild animals, yet entirely safe.
Cost: The tickets range from £17 to £35, for children and adults. Note that this range also includes two-day tickets, if you would like to opt for that.

National Space Centre, Leicester

The space, the universe along with its almost infinite expanse has always been interesting to everyone, irrespective of age, it is a perfect place for you to visit with your family. Voted as the Large Tourist attraction of the year, it comprises of Six Space galleries, a Rocket Tower, a 360-degree full dome space theater and the largest planetarium in the United Kingdom.
Cost: The prices are £13 for adults, £11 for children above 5 and free for the little ones.

Deep Sea World, Scotland

The Deep Sea World is a great aquarium and an awesome place to visit with your family, located in Fife, Scotland. Providing you with a Diver's POV (Point of view) experience, this brings you heads on with the most ferocious and magnificent of the marine species. The long acrylic transparent tunnel is one of the longest in the world. It is one experience that will leave your kids captivated.
Cost: The prices are £13 for adults, £9 for children above 3 and free for the ones younger than that.

 
Thorpe Park, Surrey

Looking for fun for both adults and children, Thorpe Park is one of the best water-based theme parks in the United Kingdom. Packed with exciting rides like the Detonator, the Nemesis Inferno and many others, this park guarantees adrenaline-pumping fun for all. No description would do justice to this place, for you have to experience it for yourself.
Cost: £43 for adults, £33 for children and free for infants who are under 1m of height. The best deal for you would be to get the Family Ticket for £138, for four.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

Wouldn't it be a shame to have visited the United Kingdom and not having been to a castle? The Alnwick Castle in Northumberland serves as the perfect castle for you and your family to visit, especially if you have Harry Potter fans in the family. The castle is sure to ring many bells with them, for many scenes of the Harry Potter movies have been shot here. The castle also provides an adventure tour for the family.
Cost: £14.5 for adults, £12 for students, £7.3 for children and free for kids under the age of 5.

The Shard and Afternoon Tea, London

Last but not the least, this one is what one might call, a New-Age attraction. This stands as a symbol for excellent new age architecture and construction. For the fun part, they offer a tour called 'The view from The Shard', which you may combine with tea or a meal. Standing at 1016ft, comprising of 72 floors, it provides you a 360 degree, all around panoramic views of the city. This is the United Kingdom's highest building.
Cost: £90 for the family.

Enjoy your time with your family and stay safe and remember to book your flights and hotels in Europe in advance.

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Business Breaks in the Big Smoke: Heathrow Hotels

Taking the stress out of your business break is definitely vital. Although it may sound glamorous, traveling around the globe, or up and down the country certainly takes its toll, and unfortunately becomes one of the working world’s necessary evils.

When you have a lot of work on your plate, big board meetings to attend, and maybe even a client or two to convince into signing a contract, eliminating the avoidable strains of staying in the city is advisable.

HeathrowTerminal 5 hotels from Travelodge provide the perfect budget base for your business break. Complete with all the basic amenities you need to make your stay comfortable, Heathrow Terminal 5 hotels from Travelodge are ideally placed near to the airport, with fabulous connections to the underground and over ground systems right on hand.

Rather than paying for the privilege of added extras you probably won’t use, Travelodge helps you keep your business expenses right down, while providing the guarantee that you will have an peaceful night’s rest. All rooms have en-suite facilities, bedding, a kettle and other basic amenities.

Extras such as toiletries and additional pillows are available from Travelodge’s efficient customer service teams located at reception.

Although you are likely to have a need to access the Internet during your stay, it is unnecessary to pay for Wi-Fi while you are out and about in the day. Travelodge offer high speed Internet access on a pay as you need service. Simply pay at reception for the amount time you intend to use the service, and top this up as and when needed.

Pay for just an hour if you hope to catch up with family, keep up to date with the office, or check your emails, while longer periods are available for those planning to work through to meet looming deadlines, or attend any web conferences while they are away.

Heading into the city for your big meeting is simple. Just a short walking distance away from Heathrow Terminal 5 hotels from Travelodge, the underground service connects to central London via the Piccadilly Line, which runs directly through many of the main city stations including Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and South Kensington.

All Heathrow Terminal 5 hotels from Travelodge are connected to small eateries and bars. After a long day of talking business, don’t forget to take some time out to relax and unwind over a bite to eat and with a glass of something chilled.

We all know that being stuck in the city on your own isn’t the best way to spend an evening, so don’t be ashamed to indulge in some little luxuries – have you meals made and rejuvenate over your favourite beverage.

Cut the cost and the stress of business travel and book Heathrow Terminal 5 hotels from Travelodge. With everything you need at hand including convenient connections to central London, without the strains of the city life, why pay more for the basics of business travel? 

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6 Great Sites Outside of London

Visiting London is a wonderful experience, with all its beautiful sights. However, there are some great things to do outside of London which can be extremely interesting. Also, getting away from London will allow you to enjoy a cheap stay in some beautiful and historical towns that have so much to offer that you may end up forgetting all about London! You can opt for cheap day trip or hire a car and enjoy a cheap stay in one of many bed and breakfasts that are present all over England. These places are clean, comfortable and convenient on short stays.


Hampton Court
The beautiful palace was bestowed to the general public by Queen Victoria. It consists of many ornately decorated rooms, medieval kitchens, a maze, a beautiful glass stained chapel, stunning gardens and tennis courts from ancient times. You can even enjoy a boat ride here. The palace is about 5 minutes distance from Hampton Court Station and 30 minutes distance from Waterloo. You can take picnic hamper with you which you can enjoy in the Bushey Park, which is in the neighborhood.

Cambridge
The beautiful and old university town is made of more than 30 colleges, most of which constructed in the 13th century. While Oxford is definitely older than Cambridge and has a river flowing through, Cambridge offers a more stunning experience. To be able to experience history and tradition of this old town is an experience by itself. It takes just an hour to reach Cambridge by train and there after you are transported to another world altogether.

Brighton
This beautiful Georgian seaside resort is popular for its meandering lanes. In addition, it has a vibrant gay community, ensuring that something is always happen in the town. It is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry and other knick-knacks that you might be looking to take home as a keepsake of your visit to England. Be sure to take time out to explore the coastline and its famous White Cliffs. You can collect sea shells on the rocky beaches or enjoy some fresh seafood at the numerous budget restaurants dotting the shore. It takes an hour to get to Brighton from Central London and is beautiful destination outside of London for spending half a day.

Windsor Castle
The castle was restored after a massive fire broke out and after exploring the castle, you can undertake a trip to Stratford-on-Avon, which is very near to Warwick, to check out the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You can even catch a Shakespearean play here.

 Bath
Another interesting town outside London is Bath. This town is famous for its Roman baths and thermal spas. In addition, you can walk through Roman ruins and the city center to imbibe the ambiance of this beautiful and interesting town. Be sure to stop by at one of the pubs and enjoy a chilled pint of beer. You will enjoy the taste.

Stonehenge
Spend some time checking out the mysterious stone circle at Stonehenge. It is truly a mystery and no one has been able to figure out why these obelisks were put up. Of course, there are many hypotheses, but nothing definitive. If you visit Stonehenge in the morning, you can walk amongst these stones. It is truly a calming and serene experience.

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