The Royal Geographical Society is the learned society and professional body for geography. Established in 1830, they advance geography and support its practitioners. Housed in the beautiful, grade II; Lowther Lodge in Kensington, the society is renowned for its exhibitions which aim to enrich our knowledge of the world...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to simply as Kew Gardens, are 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life. The Gardens are now a Wo...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Garden Museum (formerly the Museum of Garden History) aims to become the leading national venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design. The museum covers the whole range of gardening, from royal gardens to allotments. The Garden’s focal point is the beautiful 17th Century inspired knot garden...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The National Maritime Museum (NMM) in Greenwich, England is the leading maritime museum of the United Kingdom and may be the largest museum of its kind in the world. The historic buildings form part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, it also incorporates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, and 17th-century Qu...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Christ Church, Spitalfields is an Anglican church built between 1714 and 1729 to a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It was one of the first (and arguably one of the finest) of the so-called "Commissioners' Churches" built for the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches, which had been established by an Act of...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Wallace Collection is a national museum which displays the wonderful works of art collected in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace, the son of the 4th Marquess. It was bequeathed to the British nation by Sir Richard's widow, Lady Wallace, in 1897....
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Dulwich Picture Gallery was built as England's first purpose-built public art gallery. The building was built by Sir John Soane and first opened to the public in 1817. The Gallery houses a small but select collection of European old master paintings mostly of the 1600s and 1700s, many of the highest quality. It also ho...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Westminster Central Hall is Central Hall Westminster, a unique and historic building, centrally located across the road from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The Hall operates as a conference and exhibition centre, a concert hall, an art gallery, serviced offices, a Methodist church, a tourist attrac...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Tower Bridge is a busy and vital crossing of the Thames: it is crossed by over 40,000 people (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) every day. The most famous bridge in the world also houses four stunning venue areas, each one a unique and memorable setting for celebrations of every kind.
Construction started in 1886 a...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Syon Park is situated in West London and it belongs to the Duke of Northumberland and is now his family's London residence. The park is the last privately owned country estate in London. The gardens at Syon are renowned for their extensive collection of rare trees and plants since 'Capability' Brown landscaped the park...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010An England Fan’s Guide to the World Cup – Knockout Stage
The group stage games are huge events in the World Cup, but the real ‘business end’ of the tournament is, without question, the knockout stage.
This is the stage where hearts are broken and entire nations erupt in screams of elation ...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010New Year’s Eve only comes around once a year so you want to make sure it’s one that people will be talking about for the rest of the year- for the right reasons. This time of year is best celebrated with your friends and family so why not invite everyone you know round for an energized New Years Eve party....
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Paris is the city of a thousand clichés, city of light, city of love, but it can safely be said that Paris is a city of shopping. From designer clothing to charming boutiques, a place where quality and elegance is rich, offering a chaotic atmosphere and fascinating treasures giving us a peek in to the personalit...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010London and its enormous array of entertainment are perfect for Hen party weekends. From the cutting edge club scene to site seeing in the likes of Madame Tussauds, this vibrant city has everything needed to make your hen party a weekend to remember.
Hen Party Activities:
It is impossible not to think of shopping when...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Stunning views and some of Britain’s finest scenery, offer beautiful surroundings to the wide choice of attractions and activities to do in the Lake District. Indulge yourself in quality food and drink from local pubs and inns to more formal restaurants. For the more adventurous there are plenty of outdoor activi...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010A bargain holiday to Poland could be the perfect answer to the credit crunch for those on a budget this year. If you’re looking for culture, history or somewhere to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings, then consider the following.
Why choose Poland
While Warsaw, the capital offers great quality and value...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Vibrant, breathtaking cosmopolitan holiday destination, Dundee is renowned for being a city of discovery. It has much to offer its visitors from its vast number of attractions to its fast developing entertainment sector, providing an ideal city break getaway.
Visiting Dundee:
The city of Dundee is recognised for bein...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010You may think you would be saving money by holding a party at your own house rather than hiring a venue, this may not be the case, however. Even inviting friends over for a visit may be costing us more than we think. It may well be that we should be offering to visit people in their own homes according to recent resear...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010As the summer music festival season kicks in, experts are warning that failure to check cover could leave people in a stickier situation than the mud in front of main stage.
A leading online comparison firm has pointed out that 90 per cent of incidents at festivals concern thefts from tents.
While most people will re...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Can there be anything more lovely than a beautiful bride in a gorgeous white dress on a warm sunny day getting married to the guy of her dreams. All their families are there, small cute children run around through the legs of smiling, well dressed adults with glasses of champagne toasting the happy couple. It is the fi...
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