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Win a Luxury Two-Night Break for Two in Manchester

Win a Weekend Break for Two in the Lake District, Cumbria ; Enjoy England

Stay for two nights in four-star luxury at the Low Wood Hotel, and spend a leisurely day or two enjoying the exceptional mix of art and contemporary crafts at both Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House. Then in the evening head to the Brewery Arts Centre and enjoy dinner with wine in their Grain Store Restaurant, followed by a show of your choice - theatre, music, dance or film. Situated in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Windermere, the Low Wood Hotel has ...

Win a Midweek Break to Carlisle & Hadrian'S Wall Country

A two-night stay for two adults at the luxurious Farlam Hall Country House Hotel up for grabs CARLISLE & HADRIAN'S WALL COUNTRY

Ten Special Offers ; Enjoy England

Get the most out of a great break by taking advantage of some fabulous special offers. Here are ten of the best 2 for 1 at ImperIal War museum, DuxforD With its airshows, unique history and atmosphere, nowhere else combines the sights, sounds and power of aircraft quite like Duxford.

How I Spend My Time ; My Cotswolds

Kiloran McGrigor worked in London for many years but now runs her classic Cotswold cottage near the historic town of Stow-on-the-Wold as a luxury bed and breakfast in tranquil surrounds Squeezing through a back alley of medieval Stow on a bright autumn day, walls leaning over so far they might touch (did J K Rowling get her collapsing Goblet of Fire maze idea here?) and gazing up at rooftops, a tower, eucalyptus trees and blue, blue sky, I remember why I moved here.

Trip the Light Fantastic in Carlisle ; Discover How Historic Carlisle & Hadrian's Wall Country Will Literally Light Up Your World

Discover how historic Carlisle & Hadrian's Wall Country will literally light up your world Over its 2,000-year history, Carlisle has seen Celts, Romans, warring factions and invading armies leave a legacy for you to explore. In Carlisle's compact Historic Quarter, you will find a castle, cathedral and museums criss-crossed with ancient thoroughfares. A new light will literally be cast on the city and surrounding countryside over the coming months as Carlisle launches its bid to become UK City...

Two Treasured Cities to Store in a Time Capsule ; Visitors Come From Around the World to Marvel at the Twin Jewels in England's University Crown: Cambridge and Oxford

The beautiful city of Cambridge, with dreaming spires to rival its counterpart Oxford, shines like a little Venice with students and visitors punting along its river Cam in all weathers. Cambridge is fantastic to visit at any time of year, but winter 2009 promises something rather special. Cambridge has art treasures, such as those housed in the Fitzwilliam Museum, to rival the world, as well as first-class entertainment, theatre and music. There is no need for TV's community choir master Gar...

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Great English Wint Er Escapes ; the Ribbons of Rivers That Weave Through England Are Home to Some of the Most Spectacular Palaces, Museums, Theatres and Wildlife Beauty Spots in the World

The ribbons of rivers that weave through England are home to some of the most spectacular palaces, museums, theatres and wildlife beauty spots in the world The Thames is a particularly cultural hot spot, with Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London and Windsor Castle on its banks. Hampton Court, Henry VIII's rural roost, has some exciting family attractions this winter, with an outdoor ice- rink opening on 28 November. (hamptoncourticerink.com) Daily one- hour sessions cost from Pounds 30 f...