November 16, 2009
The county of Norfolk is expected to witness sharp rise in visitor numbers as a result of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Speaking to the Norwich Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk Tourism team manager Lydia Smith predicted that more people may choose to stay in Norfolk holiday cottages as a result of the sporting event.
The Norfolk Broads were recently included in a list of 1,000 reasons to take breaks in the UK to mark 1,000 days until London hosts the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Ms Smith explained there is a "fabulous selection of places to visit and things to do" for those on holidays in Norfolk and reported that a foreign journalist visiting the county had "been very enthusiastic and positive" about it as a destination.
The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is the largest protected wetland in Britain and has national park status, offering visitors the chance to see rare plants and animals, as well as take boating trips.
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November 16, 2009
People planning stays at holiday cottages in the Cotswolds could take part in a series of guided walks organised in the area.
Running until March, the programme of hikes has been arranged by the Cotswolds Conservation Board around the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, according to the Cotswold Journal.
Ranging from four to 12 miles in length, those taking holidays in the Cotswolds can sign up for the events, with easy, moderate and strenuous options on offer.
Treks include visits to picturesque villages such as Broadway, the Slaughters and Chipping Camden, while sites of interest that are incorporated into walks include Belas Knap, Hidcote Manor and Cooper’’s Hill.
"The walks, which will be held until March, are designed to provide an enjoyable way to discover more about the Cotswolds," the news source reports.
Meanwhile, people visiting Cotswold holiday cottages could also watch the annual North Cotswolds Hedgelaying Competition on November 21st, which is part of a local rural skills initiative and covers a series of age categories, with competitors laying up to ten yards of each.
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November 16, 2009
We’ve got something for everyone this weekend – including film festivals near the Lakes, international art exhibitions in one of the UK’s most incredible cities and real ale rambles through mid-Wales. So why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking a break this weekend and chasing those Monday morning blues away!
It’s always nice to plan outdoor activities that will help you keep fit and let you see some of the beautiful landscape on offer in the UK. However, with the winter months drawing in, the reality is that a lot of us would be happy to watch someone else do the exercise while we stay warm and comfortable. Kendal Mountain Festival seems to share this approach. With over 50 outdoor themed films being screened from Thursday until Sunday, in locations all over the town – including the fantastic Brewery Arts Centre – you may even be inspired to take the surrounding hills yourself, weather depending of course.
View the programme on the event’s website.
If you have an eye to soak up culture somewhere a little more urban, then the 5th Edinburgh Art Fair takes place in the city’s Corn Exchange from the 20th. There, visitors will be able to see works from 65 different galleries all over the world. But as well as admiring the pieces, you’ll also be able to invest. And although some works run into the hundreds of thousands, you will also be able to pick up pieces from around £70. Though whether they’ll be worth more in years to come is another matter!
Visit the fair’s website for more details.
For those after a more active weekend, the Real Ale Ramble, in Wales, promises 2 days of relaxed rambling accompanied by fine real ales. Sounds like a great weekend if you ask us! The rambling begins on Saturday 21st in the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Britain, where visitors will find the lovely locals enjoying a more relaxed way of life. The walks are 10, 15 or 25 miles per day and participants will be met with a refreshing glass of real ale at checkpoints throughout. Of course, you may want to just appreciate the beautiful forests, moors and mountains as you make your way through one of the UK’s most scenic locales.
For tickets and info please visit the ramble’s website.
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