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THE Attraction Pass for Britain
Published on February 10th, 2010.
Great British Heritage Pass
The Great British Heritage Pass offers free entry to more than 580 of Great Britain’s most popular heritage sights, including properties under the care of National Trust, English Heritage, National Trust for Scotland, Historic Scotland, and Cadw. With so many properties to visit with this one pass, lets just highlight a few: Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House, Roman Baths, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Dover Casle and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Select a validity that best suits your itinerary from 4,7,15 days or 1 month. Visit just a handful of attractions included on the pass and you’re already saving money!
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Oyster Card or London Visitor Travel Card
Published on January 13th, 2010.
…Which offers better value?
An Oyster Card and a London Visitor Travel Card are both great to have during your stay in London as using the underground and bus network is much more affordable and quick than getting around with taxis. As both can be used on London Transport, a popular question has arisen…which offers better value? This popular question has a popular answer…it depends!
It depends on how often you plan on using London’s underground and bus network, including the number of days you will be in London and how many times a day you plan on traveling. The Oyster Card is a Pay-As-You-Go card so you start with £15 credit and can add more credit if you run out. Whereas if you plan on using the tube and bus more often on select days then the London Visitor Travel Card provides unlimited travel for either 3 or 7 days.
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10 Best free entries in London
Published on January 13th, 2010.
…much to do in London on a budget
If the saying ‘the best things in life are FREE’ then you’ll have a blast in London! Find a list of beautiful galleries, museums and more to browse at your leisure and save any extra dollars for that Broadway show or extra pint at happy hour. (more…)
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Day Trips from London
Published on October 6th, 2009.
Much to see less than 2 hours away
BritRail’s London Plus Pass is perfect for shorter get-aways, where pass validity begins at 2 days of rail travel within 8 days. An extended weekend in London is more feasible these days and with BritRail’s London Plus Pass you can even fit in a day trip or two to great destinations just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown London. (more…)
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Top Attractions in London
Published on October 6th, 2009.
From London Eye to Royal Palaces
London is known for its vast array of sights so BritRail can make your trip planning easy with a one-stop shop where you can buy tickets to these top attractions.
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye – Located on the banks of the river Thames, the London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel which stands 135m high and offers a uniquely spectacular view of everything from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge and more!
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Climb Aboard an Open-top Bus for the Ultimate Tour
City Sightseeing bus tours are a great way for visitors to become familiar with a city as they are guided from one stop to the next. Live commentary brings life to a list of attractions that are filled with stories, history and culture that you would surely miss if you tried to see them all on foot. The real beauty of the City Sightseeing tour is that you can choose the stops you want to get off at and hop on the next bus that passes, often only 15 minutes apart.
If any of the following cities* are on your itinerary then let City Sightseeing show you around: Bath, Belfast, Blackpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Colchester, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, Inverness, Ipswich, Liverpool, Llandudno, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport, Norwich, Oxford, Stirling, Stratford, Windsor or York.
This month our focus falls on City Sightseeing Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. 12 stops bring visitors through Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the elegant Georgian New Town, to the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House and much more as seen on the following list of City Sightseeing Edinburgh’s stops and nearby attractions:
*With low season upon us, please note that some tours have seasonal operations. These tours have year round operations: Bath, Belfast, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and York
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The Great British Heritage Pass
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Your Passport to UK Heritage Properties
The Great British Heritage Pass truly is the pass to see it all, where pass holders get free entrance to over 580 attractions throughout the UK. That’s right, 580! Imagine the crowds that these popular attractions face – Hampton Court Palace, Blenheim Palace, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Stonehenge, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and many more – and now imagine skipping the queues and enjoying a completely cashless entry. (more…)
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Explore England’s Past
Published on June 5th, 2009.
10 Must-See World Heritage Spots
UNESCO World Heritage properties are part of the cultural and natural heritage and considered as having outstanding universal value and therefore need to be preserved as part of the world heritage. Cultural heritage properties include monuments, groups of buildings and sites. For the complete list please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list
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NEW! London Dungeon & Edinburgh Dungeon
Published on May 1st, 2009.
Full of frightening fun now available on www.BritRail.com (more…)
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Spotlight on North Wales
Published on April 7th, 2009.
Inspire me!
North Wales is a magical mix of medieval castles and outstanding natural beauty, where you’re never far from romantic coastlines or the soaring summits of Snowdonia National Park.
Taking the train
If you’re stopping in Cardiff on the way to Northern Wales , then rail connections take you from central London to Cardiff in just two hours. Alternatively, you can enjoy the train ride directly from London Euston to one of the most northern stops – Llandudno in less than 3 and a half hours.
What’s on
These 2 events just happen to cover Lonely Planet’s Top Picks, so it’s perfect timing to visit North Wales this summer!
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod is one of Wales major annual events – a truly international festival of music, dance and song. Competitors from more than fifty countries come together for one week of music, while each evening the Pavilion plays hosts to concerts by world-class artists. 7-12 July. www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk
Wakestock
Wakestock is Europe’s largest wakeboard music festival, combining popular music and the world’s fastest growing watersport. 2009 is the festival’s 10th birthday, featuring some of the industry’s leading bands and DJ’s. The location is also stunning as Llyn Peninsula in Abersoch is said to be wild, rocky and less frequented. 10-12 July. www.wakestock.co.uk
Attractions & Sites
Cadw Explorer Pass
Exploring Wales has never been easier than with the Cadw Explorer Pass. This ‘go-as-you-please’ pass, provides you with free admission to over 30 of Wales’ more historic and interesting attractions such as Valle Crucis Abbey and Caernafon Castle. Explore as many attractions as you wish for either three or seven days.
Snowdonia National Park
Snowdonia National Park covers 823 square miles of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in North Wales. There are a number of leisure activities to choose from, including spectacular mountain hikes, leisure walks, cycling, and bird watching. www.eryri-npa.co.uk
Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is one of four castles in northern Wales built by order of Edward I and it is said to be the most impressive. The castle’s symbolic status as a royal residence and seat of government was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284.
The Ffestiniog Railway
Dating back to the 1830’s these steam locomotives and the Ffestiniog Railway have become a leader in railway preservation and is now one of Wales’ top tourist attractions. This scenic railway provides access to beautiful areas of Snowdonia which are inaccessible by road.
Present your BritRail Pass and receive 20% off the admission on The Ffestiniog Railway . View all of BritRail’s discounts on www.BritRail.com
Featured Lodging
OASIS HOTEL
The location of Oasis Hotel is ideal on the Central Promenade with panoramic views of Llandudno bay. This hotel features 16 spacious en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, bar and legendary breakfasts. Wireless connection is also available.
Address: Nevill Crescent, Central Promenade, Llandudno
Tel: +44 (0) 1492 877822
Featured Restaurant
CANDLES
Situated in the centre of Llandudno, Candles is a family run British/Continental Restaurant. Experience a warm and friendly atmosphere with candlelit tables and excellent food from the best local suppliers.
Address: 29 Lloyd Street, Llandudno, LL30 2UU
Tel: + 01492 874422
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