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One country, multiple landscapes
Explore the beautiful landscapes of the UK when you book your stay with Best Western. Where will you pick?
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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24 Hours In Glasgow
Take in a street art trail, West End museums and traditional Scottish culture on a 24-hour visit to Glasgow.
Friday, 25 April 2025
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Staycation swaps: Family-friendly attractions
You don’t need to go abroad to make precious memories with the family. To make life easier for you, here are alternative suggestions for kid-friendly attractions, all in the UK.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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24 hours in Nottingham
Discover Victorian prison cells, Robin Hood, markets and shuffleboard on a whistlestop tour of Nottingham with our 24-hour guide.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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5 winter sport destinations in the UK
Our favourite winter sports destinations right here in the UK.
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
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24 hours in Edinburgh
Scotland’s stunning capital is surely the perfect city, combining scenic beauty, endless buzz and fascinating historical layers.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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A Time Traveller's Christmas
From Victorian festive splendour to homemade gifts on the Home Front, Christmases past burst into life at Beamish living museum, County Durham.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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The Fisher King
The story of the osprey’s return to Whinlatter Forest
Monday, 9 June 2025
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RED SQUIRREL FAMILY
We had been told about the red squirrels of Shap Wells but we weren’t prepared for how exciting it was to finally meet them…
Monday, 9 June 2025
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A Trip to the Seaside
Without a doubt, there was no better feeling as a child than breaking up from school for the summer.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Family staycations
Staycations that are perfect for families looking for a getaway with a bit of personality this year.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Food & Drink
The Best of British Food
British food has established itself as some of the most eclectic and best around. French people now visit the UK to get a decent meal.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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10 Things We Know You Don’t Know About British Food
QI’s Director of Research John Mitchinson reveals the edifying history of British edibles.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Mining the Past
Can we tell you a secret? We’ve found the most picturesque stretches of cycle track you’ll find in Britain, and they’re only two miles from a city centre…
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Call Of The Wild
How about doing something different this summer? An adventure, perhaps? Here’s adventurer Alastair Humphreys top 10 ‘easy’ adventures for you this summer.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Why Go To Rio De Janerio When You Can Go To Bournemouth?
If you’re after peerless beaches, stunning gardens and the freshest seafood, you don’t have to trek all the way to South America. Nick Curtis soaks up the vibes in beautiful Bournemouth.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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WHY GO TO VENICE WHEN YOU CAN GO TO BIRMINGHAM?
Britain’s second city has definite echoes of Italy’s dreamy tourist honeypot, but a tad less showy.
Monday, 9 June 2025
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Hotel Stories
The Vinters Tale
Best Western Leigh Park Hotel is the only hotel in Britain with its own commercial vineyard. Gary Wicks, the hotel’s gardener, has been in charge of the grapes for 20 years…
Monday, 9 June 2025
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