December 2007 News Archive

Blackpool Grand in 2008
Visitors staying in one of Blackpool's many top class hotels and B&Bs in the new year will be able to enjoy some top class entertainment as the seaside town's renowned Grand Theatre has released details of what audiences should expect in 2008..............more

Added On 31st Dec 2007

Edinburgh 'A-list' conference centre
The year 2007 has been a good one to Edinburgh in terms of business trips and conferences held there - proving the city does more than just entertain weekenders and host family trips. .............more

Added On 28th Dec 2007

Brits are 'nostalgic travellers'
Brits are becoming increasingly more nostalgic when it comes to travel in the UK and are searching out spots that remind them of childhood memories or momentous occasions, new research has revealed. .............more

Added On 27th Dec 2007

Flowers of Eden
Visitors staying in one of Cornwall's many B&Bs and hotels over the next few weeks will be able to enjoy a new exhibition at one of the county's best-loved attractions..............more

Added On 24th Dec 2007

Sing-a-long-a-Blackpool
The hills are alive with the sound of music in Blackpool this January as the smash-hit show Sing-A-Long-A-Sound of Music comes to town..............more

Added On 23rd Dec 2007

Sales shopping in Oxfordshire
If you're heading off to spend a weekend break in Oxford in the New Year, why not indulge in a spot of January sales shopping at one of the biggest factory outlets in the UK?.............more

Added On 22nd Dec 2007

Get down to St Ives to join the odd 'balls'
Visitors to Cornwall in February will be able to watch one of the county's oldest and oddest sporting events..............more

Added On 21st Dec 2007

Blackpool on film
Visitors staying at one of Blackpool's many B&Bs in the new year are set to see the town on the silver screen thanks to a collection of old films.............more

Added On 21st Dec 2007

Historic Devon fish market receives cash boost
Visitors planning to stay in one of Devon's many B&Bs, hotels and self-catering accommodation will be able to discover more about the county's fishing industry, thanks to multi-million funding to regenerate an historical market in Torbay..............more

Added On 20th Dec 2007

Oxford Bodliean gets 'face' lift
Visitors staying in one of Oxford's many hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodations could see some new faces staring down at them in future from one of the city's most famous buildings..............more

Added On 20th Dec 2007

Big One to get big paint job?
Visitors staying in one of Blackpool's many hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation next year could see the one of the town's most iconic landmarks undergo a paint job..............more

Added On 19th Dec 2007

It's behind you! Pantos come to the Lakes this Christmas
There's perhaps nothing to make you feel more festive than that great British tradition - the Christmas pantomime..............more

Added On 19th Dec 2007

Give a path this Christmas
People heading off for a festive break at one of the many B&Bs and hotels in the Lake District over the next few weeks could buy their loved ones a present with a difference this year and help to save the landscape they love..............more

Added On 18th Dec 2007

Spectator surfing in Cornwall
Surfer dudes may flock to Cornwall's coast in droves during the summer months but there are still a few madcap extreme sports fanatics for whom even the coldest winter weather will not put them off the perfect waves..............more

Added On 18th Dec 2007

Cornwall's tides say it's time to hang ten
People spending a festive break in one of Cornwall's many B&Bs and hotels this week were treated to an impromptu surfing competition this weekend..............more

Added On 17th Dec 2007

Take a dip in Edinburgh this New Year
Spending Hogmanay in one of Edinburgh's many hotels or B&Bs? Well if you want to see in the New Year in style, you could join the hundreds of fancy-dressed 'loons' taking part in a chilly charity dip in the Firth of Forth..............more

Added On 17th Dec 2007

Edinburgh cash will improve facilities
Edinburgh is being given extra funding in an effort to help it cover the cost of being Scotland's capital city, it has been revealed..............more

Added On 16th Dec 2007

Edinburgh airport busiest in Scotland
Latest figures show that Edinburgh airport is now the busiest in Scotland - demonstrating the huge demand for holidays and short breaks in the country..............more

Added On 15th Dec 2007

The sky's the limit for Cornwall holidays
People looking to book a few days away in Cornwall in the new year will have even more travel options open to them - thanks to the relaunch of a new air service from south Wales..............more

Added On 14th Dec 2007

Oxford landmark saved
Plans to pave over an historic Oxfordshire landmark to develop luxury flats have been rejected by the local authorities, it has been revealed.............more

Added On 14th Dec 2007

Edinburgh: A winter wonderland
Visitors staying in some of Edinburgh's many bed and breakfasts, self-catering accommodation and hotels will find plenty to keep them entertained this winter - including some rather icy festive additions in the Scottish capital..............more

Added On 13th Dec 2007

Devon gets active with new cycle routes
People visiting Devon in future are set to benefit from many miles of improved cycling routes thanks to a £50 million lottery grant..............more

Added On 13th Dec 2007

Cosy Cornwall
For some people there's no better way to spend a winter's evening than to be sat in front of a roaring log fire in a traditional country pub..............more

Added On 12th Dec 2007

Quality counts in Cumbria
It looks like some of the Lake District's top hotels will be in demand in the forthcoming year as recent research shows Britons are increasingly looking for a holiday of a different class..............more

Added On 12th Dec 2007

Get your skates on at Eden Project
People planning on staying in one of Cornwall's many bed and breakfasts or hotels over the festive season should get their skates on and head over to the Eden Project's Christmas ice rink..............more

Added On 11th Dec 2007

Bride-to-be Billie books Blackpool hotel
Soon to be married actress Billie Piper has booked a top Blackpool hotel in which to celebrate her forthcoming hen weekend, it has been revealed..............more

Added On 11th Dec 2007

New hotels for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh's popularity as a great destination for a weekend break has triggered fresh calls for around 1,500 new hotel rooms to be built to cope with visitor demand..............more

Added On 10th Dec 2007

British short breaks 'as popular as ever'
Latest statistics show that UK tourism is alive and well in the UK, with short breaks leading the way in terms of holiday type..............more

Added On 10th Dec 2007

Bank style in Oxford
Visitors to Oxford can stay in one of Europe's top ten converted hotels at the Old Bank Hotel in the city centre. .............more

Added On 9th Dec 2007

Self-catering Christmas in Cumbria
For a way to get away for the Christmas and New Year holidays, nothing can be more relaxing then finding a home away from home that the family can enjoy in peace. .............more

Added On 8th Dec 2007

Dine and stay in Cornwall for less
One of the UK's most hip young chefs, Jamie Oliver, is tempting visitors to travel to the warmer winter area of Cornwall this December to try a taste of the famous Cornish local cuisine delights. .............more

Added On 7th Dec 2007

Tour Edinburgh like a local
Edinburgh locals Owen O'Leary and Claudia Monteiro are giving visitors to the capital a tour of the best spots, with a guidebook explaining the best restaurants and places to visit from the area's residents. .............more

Added On 7th Dec 2007

Devon 'tops' among destinations
Devon has been ranked among the most popular places in the world to visit for UK travellers. .............more

Added On 6th Dec 2007

Visit your Viking heritage in Lancashire
West Lancashire has been found to contain a large population of people with blood lines leading directly to Norwegian Vikings, proving you can visit a living history in the heart of England's countryside splendour. .............more

Added On 6th Dec 2007

Christmas in Cornwall: Last minute
If you want to travel to a relatively warmer region this Christmas but are afraid that everywhere will be booked, don't worry, because Cornwall offers plenty of late deal accommodation packages especially for the last minute visitor. .............more

Added On 5th Dec 2007

Scottish hotels 'outperform' rest of UK
The tourism trade in Scotland is booming and to make way for more visitors for peak events like Hogmanay, Edinburgh's Tourism Action Group (ETAG) will provide even more visitor-friendly accommodation. .............more

Added On 5th Dec 2007

Oxford town meets Hollywood lights
If your family loves going to the movies and revelling in the fantastic landscapes and technology, you can combine your love for the theatre with the famous university town of Oxford. .............more

Added On 4th Dec 2007

Santa sightings in Scotland
Santa and his Winter Wonderland will be on view in Scotland's capital this month for those of all ages who delight in the wintry splendour of all things Christmas in the Lothians. .............more

Added On 4th Dec 2007

Lake District 'top for a leap proposal'
As we move towards 2008, an increasing number of women may be thinking about what to do on February 29th..............more

Added On 3rd Dec 2007

Getting away from it all
There is still chance to get away from the Christmas hubbub and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful festive season..............more

Added On 3rd Dec 2007

Devon hotel offers weddings on eBay
A hotel in Devon has become the first in the UK to offer a full wedding service on internet auction site, eBay..............more

Added On 3rd Dec 2007

Celts in the Cotswolds
For visitors to the heart of England, nothing will more amuse or amaze you and the family than the annual Celtic music festival that is held to celebrate all music traditions from the UK. .............more

Added On 1st Dec 2007

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