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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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Top tips for travelling with your pet
Best Western has over 100 pet-friendly hotels ready to take care of you and your four-legged friend, but we know the perfect pet-friendly escape starts long before you reach our lobbies. That’s why we’ve pulled together our top tips to make travelling with cats and dogs a breeze and to make the most of your minibreak from the very start.
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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6 apps for making group travel easier
Planning a trip with your mates? It can be an exciting process, picking the location, accommodation and attractions you want to visit. And the food can be a whole adventure in itself! But what happens when it comes to making the final decisions and bookings? Sometimes it’s tricky to get the whole group involved from afar. But with travel apps, it can be as easy as a few taps on a screen.
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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Beaches so good you’ll think you’re abroad
Explore the beautiful beaches of the UK when you book your stay with Best Western. Here’s your guide to a perfect getaway.
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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5 must-visit sports destinations in the UK
See a different sporting side of the UK with Best Western’s list of eight must-visit sporting destinations. From horse racing to ice skating, rowing and basketball, there’s plenty on offer and a Best Western hotel nearby.
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
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Food & Drink
Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
Chef Jack Tupling's Yorkshire Pudding recipe is definitely worth trying this winter. Try it from the man himself at Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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The coast with the most
We’re at Holme-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast, the starting point for a road trip along what has to be one of Britain’s best stretches of seaside.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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For The Trees
Nature writer Dominick Tyler traces the roots of our enduring passion for trees on a journey through Dartmoor’s wild and wonderful Fingle Woods
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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Hotel Stories
Following in the footsteps of some very famous Britons
A break on the Isle of Wight and a stay at Best Western New Holmwood Hotel, will guarantee you are following in the footsteps of some very famous Britons.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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Wild swimming spots
Try your hand at wild swimming when you book your stay with Best Western. Here’s the perfect guide to all the best wild swimming spots in the UK.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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Countryside activities for every nature-lover
Time out in the country can be more than just a leisurely stroll. If you want to swap the hustle and bustle for birdsong and fresh air, why not do something a little different? Here are six suggestions for a wellbeing fix that goes the extra mile.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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5 cities to visit in 2024
Want some inspiration for a new city to visit? The picture we have in our minds can be very different from how buzzing Dundee, Plymouth, Sunderland, Sheffield and Canterbury are these days.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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5 multi-destination trips to try
Want to combine two or more destinations into one trip? Here’s our guide to multi-centre breaks in the UK.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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