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Gloucestershire has a surplus of events and places to visit. Here’s a little selection.

Cheese Rolling: Britain is a treasure chest of old customs and Gloucester is no exception. Where else can you see people throwing themselves down a near vertical hill to catch a large Double Gloucester Cheese. Situated on Coopers Hill, a few miles from central Gloucester, the Cheese Roll takes place every May Bank Holiday. It is a very dangerous pastime and very dangerous = great fun!. This is the original extreme sport and it attracts TV crews from all over the world!

Prinknash Abbey : Situated in close to the town of Cranham,, is the lovely Prinknash Abbey. Still inhabited by monks and with a working pottery it pulls many visitors from the UK and abroad. It has also got a bird park and picnic area as well as a fantastic present shop. Awfully tranquil and very interesting.

Historic Docks: Right in the centre of the city is the fabulous Victorian docks. Now it is home to many businesses including retail outlets, bars and museums. Gloucester Waterways Museum details life on the waterways with photos and artefacts and interactive computer features. Outside there are a steam dredger, a barge a tugboat and several narrow boats all helping paint the picture. You can also take river cruises from the museum. The Docks are also home to the Soldiers of Gloucester Museum telling the story of both the Gloucester Regiment and the Hussars. Gloucester Antique Centre is also situated here. A Fascinating place where you can browse or haggle on all things old from ceramics, clocks and watches, jewellery, glassware furniture, books etc etc. The list is endless.

Gloucester Quays is a reduction designer outlet centre with many bargains to be had! If you’re visiting on a Sat. Keep an eye out for the model boat club sailing each sort of vessel including Battleships , paddle boats and Submarines.

Sudely Castle : Home to the families of Lord and Woman Ashcombe and Henry and Mollie Dent-Brocklehurst, Sudely Castle is a wonderful day out. Learn the history of this wonderful medieval site and explore the award winning gardens. There’s also a journey park for the more dynamic visitor and a Pheasantry.

Visit St Marys’ church where Katherine Parr lies buried and if you’re getting wed you might need to consider Sudely as the place for your day. With many exhibitions and acres of grounds Sudely Castle is a brilliant day out. Oh! And it’s got a really nice cafe too!

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When you think of a beach holiday, you imagine travelling to a hot country on the other side of the world. But it is possible to have fabulous beach holidays in England. Britain has a range of really great seaside areas that can be just as enjoyable as going abroad.

Perhaps you are already planning a holiday in the UK but have ruled out a beach type holiday. You will find that there are many regions in the country, in particular the East and South West regions, that are a wonderful option for a beach holiday. Locations such as Weymouth and Devon offer stunning beaches and warm, azure-blue sea. One area that is popular with keen surfers is Cornwall with many international events being held there every year.

British beaches not only provide the opportunity for watersports such as surfing. If you prefer lying in the warm sun then there are many beaches that are perfect for this too. Beach holidays in England also offer the opportunity to explore natural caves and rock pools. Visitors can find out more about the country they live in; its culture, traditions, wildlife and history. Many of the seaside towns have other attractions too such as museums and funfairs.

British people tend to think that to get sunshine and warmth they have to travel further afield. Okay, the UK is not the hottest country in the world but several regions experience weather that can compete with countries such as Spain and France. Certain parts of Britain, in particular the South West, have the Gulf Stream to thanks for warm winds and seas as well as minimal chances of rain during the summer months.

The cost of a holiday is a determining factor with most people. A UK holiday to the coast is generally moderately priced even taking into account coach journeys, food, accommodation and car hire. Many operators in coastal areas have varied accommodation on offer such as hotels and cottages that cater for every budget. Travel networks in the UK are well advanced making it very easy to travel around the country and reach those beautiful beaches.

Options such as beach holidays in England are the easiest ways to get to know this interesting and historical island. You get the added advantages of warm weather, a range of activities and cost-saving, as it is right on your doorstep.

Pontins Holidays 2010 and Haven Holidays 2010 offer great value holidays in the UK with excellent entertainment and amenities. Discover how you can get some of the hottest deals and accommodation with travel tips from Bertie Davis of www.holidayparksinuk.co.uk

Holidays in English coastal resorts have been top of the calendar hits for many centuries. Scarborough just so happens to be the first resort established in the UK, and has been number one since. 360 years later, this town is still making some very happy holiday-makers, let us see why.

Today this bustling town still caters for the whole family and the safe sandy beaches are one of its biggest draw cards. It is situated on the coast of North Yorkshire and at the foot of the harbour you will find a constant reminder of Scarborough’s past, the famous medieval castle.

St. Mary’s is the parish church and has survived the test of time after being built in 1150. Changes and additions have taken place on this building through time, but it has survived many attacks and sieges in tact. Most notably it is also the final resting place of Bronte sister, Anne.

The Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary is filled with fishy facts and makes for a great day out for the entire family. Scarborough is fabulous for the nature lover, and this interesting venues one of the best in Britain.

The North Bay Miniature Railway will get you there so hop aboard and pay a visit to rays, sharks, turtles, penguins, seals and otters as well as the Australian leafy Sea Dragon. They are also the home of the Seal Rescue Centre and Academy where many concerned people have been taught to care for baby abandoned seal pups. This marine sanctuary will provide a journey beneath the waves that won’t be forgotten.

Great shopping, wonderful views, superb hotels and B&B’s, the finest English Country Gardens, spectacular night time events, ancient castles and churches, Victorian style Punch and Judy shows, the only remaining seaside orchestra, donkey rides, and other typical British seafront activities, makes Scarborough a must-visit seaside town.

Pontins 2010 and Haven Holidays 2010 offer great value holidays in the UK with great entertainment and facilities. Find out how you can get some of the best deals and accommodation with travel tips from Bertie Davis of www.HolidayParksinUK.co.uk

It takes a little skill and a lot of practice to be able to manage driving an extra long load. If wanting to pursue great value holidays at holiday parks in the UK, toting your own caravan will make the expedition cheaper in the long run. Trips to coastal regions are the most popular to be had in the summer months.

People travelling along the coast of England may end up in a place called Cornwall. It offers a host of small towns and villages that have cheap camping facilities for families on vacation. A beach getaway is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing ways to take that much needed break form work.

Hiring self catering accommodation keeps the budget down too. Organise to bring all your own gadgets and things and the cost is lowered, meaning more to spend on shopping and souvenirs. Little coastal towns have a wonderful array of tourist, arts and craft and bric-a-brac shops.

When money is scant and nothing but a break away will do, try staying at a few locations instead of just one. Moving on every four or five days gives one a feeling of affluence and a lot more sights can be seen this way. Travelling through Cornwall there are several lovely villages well worth visiting for the fishing, golf or nightlife. Why take your pick when you can do all three?

Most parks have facilities suitable for families with young children. Kid’s clubs have fun games and activities for primary school age children and are suitable for older one’s as well. Swimming is a great activity for the kids but at night something a little safer like a family game of monopoly is in order.

Bringing the dog with you to the beach is great for the entire family - as well as the dog. To have great value holidays at holiday parks in the UK, you must be able to have the exact kind of relaxing vacation you’ve always dreamed of having. Fun, family and a sun chair with your name on it.

Pontins and Haven Holidays 2010 offer great value holidays in the UK with great entertainment and facilities. Find out how you can get the best prices and accommodation with travel tips from Bertie Davis of Holiday Parks in UK

It is anticipated that their will be a resurgence in the development of vacations in the UK as more and more people decide to holiday within Britain. One of the main reasons is the exchange rate since the decrease in the value of the pound against other European money and especially the Euro. For British holidaymakers the price of going to the continent for a holiday is around forty percent higher simply because sterling does not have the same spending ability.

Way back in the 1930’s before the introduction of mass travel and holiday flights most families went to one of the popular holiday camps such as Pontins. These were the first mass market vacation resorts where you could go for an economical vacation. The vacation camps offered accommodation with entertainment and facilities to keep the visitors happy.

Since then holiday camps have become holiday parks and the quality of lodgings has vastly got better as has the facilities and standard of entertainment. You also have the choice of staying in a self contained mobile home which has all the up to date gadgets and comforts you would require. Nearly all holiday parks now have bigger interior swimming pools with slides as well as open-air activities to keep the children happy.

There are a number of companies offering holidays of this type throughout the UK and particularly in the south of England where the climate tends to be better. A number of the parks are also situated on or close to beaches so on the genuinely warm days you can spend the day at the beach.

Evening entertainment is a very popular part of staying at a holiday parks and a number of famous celebrities have begun to appear at holiday parks all over the UK. It is not unusual to find that a whole holiday park is taken over for the weekend and based on a particular subject. You can get 70’s weekends where many of the people wear clothing as they did back in the 1970’s and popular bands and vocalists from that era are also appearing there.

Holiday Parks have come a long way since they first started and without doubt this popular type of vacation will be about for a long time in the future. Holiday parks can normally provide stays for the weekend so you can test them out with friends before you go for a full week with the family.

Butlins 2010 is going to be a great year at Butlins as more and more people are enjoying a UK based holiday. Find out the options with Melanie Griffiths of Holiday Parks in UK

With the poor exchange rate of the pound sterling against the euro, British residents will get much less for their money in Europe unless the present situation improves. We saw some recovery this year, but it is still about 1.12/1 between the pound sterling still.

As a result many United Kingdom residents will consider not going abroad for their 2010 holiday unless things get better.

This is why the clever thing to do is to arrange a motorhome holiday for 2010. If the exchange rate does not improve before the summer then a motorhome holiday in the United Kingdom makes good financial sense.

If the sterling/euro exchange rate should improve in the pound sterling’s favour then you could still take your already hired motorhome to Europe and make the most of getting more euros for your money. Countries such as Spain and also the former Eastern block countries such as Croatia have great cheap campsites and meals out are inexpensive.

Better fuel prices: It is worth noting that economic and political circumstances surrounding America and the Middle East have meant that fuel prices have stabilized during the autumn of 2008. Petrol and diesel are less expensive than they were a few months ago, a situation which looks likely to last into 2009 and a factor that is very important if you are considering a touring holiday.

Investing in the UK: If you do “holiday at home” in the UK you will be helping to keep small businesses in your own country afloat. You may be helping other people just like you to provide for their families. You will be making a “greener choice” too by not flying to your holiday destination.

When you hire your motorhome in the United Kingdom and you pay in pounds sterling, you are not affected by fluctuations in the European exchange rate.

Families love motorhome holidays: Children love camping holidays but sometimes Mums and Dads find the “under canvas” variety somewhat lacking in luxury!