Liverpool may be famous for the Beatles and football but it has much more than that to offer. For shopping fans, the city is a must. The newly opened Met Quarter features some of the most stylish shops in the North West including All Saints and Miss Sixty. And if you want to follow in the footsteps of the footballers wives then you need to head to Cricket, Liverpool’s most famous designer store and mingle with the likes of Colleen McLoughlin and Alex Curran.

If it’s music you’re after then you can’t go far wrong in the music capital of the North West. With venues like the Carling Academy and Barfly, you can catch some of the hottest bands around. And Liverpool is not short of talent with bands like The Zutons and The Coral emerging in the last few years. Read the rest of this entry »

The Wye Valley is perhaps the most scenic region in the United Kingdom. Situated on the border between England and Wales, it consists of dense, green woodland and dramatic limestone gorges. Designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1971, it is the birthplace of British tourism and has attracted visitors from far and wide for over a hundred years.

The River Wye is one of the region’s most popular attractions and winds its way through the idyllic landscape, from Plynlimon to the River Severn, on a picturesque 150-mile journey. In the past, it was used to transport coal, iron and stone and played an important role in the region’s industrial heritage. Nowadays the river is popular with canoeists and water-sport enthusiasts.

The AONB designation covers almost 130 square miles, spanning the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire. It one of 40 designated areas found in England and Wales, and exemplifies the region’s beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Nottingham is lively city, full of music and entertainment, as well as history and culture. For those looking for a day of art or history appreciation, and the quiet restoration that it can bring, the city has a variety of museums and art galleries.

The free Angel Row Gallery at the Central Library showcases contemporary works by living artists. Most shows are experimental and thought-provoking in nature, and usually include some interactive exhibits for children and families alongside the more contemplative displays. Read the rest of this entry »

Tourists all over the world look for different places of interest. Some people like historical places, some search for sports resorts especially golf, some look for pure entertainment and some move on business pursuits. There are, however, certain spots on the globe that provide a combination of all these. One of the eight core cities in England, Leeds promises to provide a combination of all the requirements of a tourist. Leeds has an area of 570 square kilometres and a temperate climate, although tourists from certain parts of the world may find it a little chilly!

In terms of tourism, Leeds is considered to be one of the most favoured cities in England. There are numerous spots to be visited. A number of exciting events are there for all sorts of people to enjoy. Shopping is a visitor’s delight here. Read the rest of this entry »

Bristol is the largest city in the south-west of England, with a population of nearly 400,000 people. It is situated near the Bristol Channel, and along the River Avon, which runs directly through the city.

During WWII the city was heavily bombed due to its extremely busy port and docks area in the middle of the city. Since then the city has been rebuilt with some buildings having survived the bombings. The ports and docks closed in 1962 when they were moved to the edge of the city on the Bristol Channel. Read the rest of this entry »