Stratford-upon-Avon, as the name suggests, is a town on the River Avon in south Warwickshire. “Stratford” is used in reference to the local town, whilst “upon-Avon” is added to include the whole district. Having Anglo-Saxon origins, and growing up as a market town in medieval times, the town now has a population of more than 23,676. Stratford-upon-Avon, lined with Elizabethan streets, hidden alleyways and dotted with places of interest, is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and receives millions of visitors every year from all over the world.

The closest airport, Birmingham Airport, which serves flights to all UK, European and international destinations, is about 35 minutes drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The town is also within easy access from junction 15 of the M40 motorway, and has good rail links from Birmingham’s Snow Hill station, and from London (about seven direct trains a day from Marylebone). Read the rest of this entry »

Situated in South West England between Somerset and Gloucestershire, through which the rivers Avon and Frome run through, Bristol is the United Kingdom’s ninth most populous city. The city’s prosperous economy owes its existence to the Port of Bristol, British Aerospace industry, Rolls-Royce and its ship-building industry.

Bristol has a population of 400,000, comprising ethnic groups such as English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Ulster, West Indians, Indians, Pakistanis, and others. Though Bristol has a comparatively moderate climate, it is also one of the warmest and sunniest cities in the United Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

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As you would expect from the fourth largest city in England, there is plenty to see and do when you visit Leeds, whether that visit is for business or pleasure. In fact, Leeds even received the coveted Conde Nast Traveler magazine Reader’s Award as the UK’s favorite city as recently as 2004 and was voted the best English city to visit outside London in 2005.

During November and early December, there is a Christmas Market that takes over the Millennium Square area of the city. Then in the start of the new year, the square turns into Europe’s largest open air ice skating rink, so you can practice your skating skills. Music fans will want to make sure that they time their visit to coincide with the International Pianoforte Competition, although you may need to plan in advance as this event is only held every three years.

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Located near enough in the centre of England, one of Birmingham’s many claims to fame is that is it Britain’s second largest city with around a million people living and working there. The city has a diverse mixture of cultures and there is a plethora of things to keep you occupied during your visit.

Birmingham’s canal network works its way across the whole city. With more miles of canal than Venice, albeit without gondolas, you can drift back to the olden days by either renting a canal boat and exploring the routes that used to be essential for trade in the city or just simply watching the colourful narrow boats that are a constantly changing feature of the city.

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