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Scarborough Beaches

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Scarborough has been a popular seaside resort for over 100 years now and it’s no wonder with two such lovely beaches on the town’s doorstep. So if you’re looking for a day out at the beaches why not read on and find out what’s on offer.

The South Bay is the closest to the town and usually the one that draws the crowds, with such lovely golden sands and town side beach front it’s no wonder this is the case. The beach itself makes for a fantastic family friendly atmosphere with activities all year round. You can enjoy the beautiful, if slightly cooler waters and go for a swim, or enjoy the sand art that’s frequently created on the beach. There’s the award winning Donkey rides throughout the year too and sand castle competitions are often held during the summer months.

If the South Bay sounds a little too busy for you then a day out to the North Bay may be for you. The North Bay is usually the quieter of the two, a great way to escape the crowds of the South Bay, as it’s a little more remote. The bay backs onto a series of cliff side gardens, which mean that there a lot less shops and amusement arcades but still enough places to grab a bite to eat. Part of the North Bay allows dogs too so it’s a great place for a stroll for any dog walkers out there.

So if you’re staying in one of the many Scarborough Hotels then why not consider a trip to the beaches!

More Bath Scenes on the TV?

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When it comes to popular detective fiction the main characters are often tied to a location and will forever be linked with it, such as Bergerac and his ties to Jersey and the channel Islands, Sherlock Holmes and his ties to London and in particular Baker street.

If a new initiative goes ahead then the city of Bath may will have its own resident fictional detective on the small screen or maybe even the big screen. The detective in question will be Peter Diamond who is the main character in a range of books by the British Crime writer Peter Lovesey. The author has based all of his Peter Diamond novels within the city of Bath for the past ten years and his latest novel ‘Star struck’ was based in and around the Bath Theatre Royal.

The reason why Bath and Peter Diamond could become household names is due to talks between the Bath Film Office and the author; it is thought that whilst discussion is still ongoing regarding the possibility of an adaption and television production the film office have already bought the rights.

Should this all go ahead then a television programme could be commissioned by the Film office which would give a huge boost to the cities tourism numbers. The city is already extremely popular to tourists from all around the world and this could easily be the icing on the cake for the city and all of those who rely on its tourism industry.

If you would like to visit Bath for yourself and see just why it is so popular then you will find many Bath City Centre Hotels and Hotels Bath at great prices.

Time for a romantic Bath this Valentine’s Day?

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With Valentines Day approaching very fast many people are getting stuck trying to decide where to take their loved one this year for a short break. Many people will tell you just how wonderful and romantic the city of Bath is, especially at this time of the year.

Bath has everything that you could possibly wish for during a valentine’s break, wonderful restaurants, exotic Spa Breaks and amazing shopping! There is so much to do during a mid week break in Bath and combining it with Valentines Day can really show your loved one how much you care and have thought about making the day as special as possible.

See London in a new light with the world’s largest photo

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London Panorama

Jeffrey Martin’s amazing photography skills have allowed us a fascinating look at London with his new project. Comprising of 7,886 photos stitched together to create the worlds largest photo, he has created an 80-gigapixel panorama that will keep you engrossed for hours.

To save you the hard work, there is a section which takes you to famous Landmarks of London. But the real fun comes from taking the time to zoom in on the people walking the streets, finding your favourite London Hotels and generally messing around with the photo. You can zoom in to the point where you can see people’s faces pretty clearly.

Take a look at the photo yourself here.

Watch next years films this year in Bath

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The city of Bath will be hosting its successful annual film festival again this November; the popular event will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The festival will be showcasing almost 50 films for the public to view and this year as an added bonus the film festival has obtained the rights to show some of the most eagerly awaited films of next year ahead of time. Some of the highlights that movie goers can see will be the new film recounting George VI’s rise to the throne ‘The King’s Speech’ and ‘The American’ a new thriller that starring George Clooney.

Remember to book your Bath Accommodation as soon as possible as places can be overbooked due to people already taking a midweek break in Bath.

Time for the Bath Pantomime

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Many visitors to Bath choose Christmas to visit this wonderful and historic city, its very old world look and feel certainly adds to the traditional stereotype of Christmas and its celebrations. There are so many special features and attractions each Christmas in Bath including Christmas markets, carol services and especially the traditional Christmas pantomime.

The Bath pantomime is held each year at the Bath Theatre Royal and is a great success with people combining their Christmas shopping with a night of proper Christmas entertainment. This year’s production will be ‘Aladdin’. This wonderful tale of the adventures of a boy who finds a magic lamp that summons a powerful genie has been one of the most successful pantomime stories of all time and has been a great success in previous years at the Theatre Royal.

This year the pantomime will feature a stunning cast of celebrities such as ‘Eastenders’ and ‘Strictly come dancing’ star Ricky Groves playing Aladdin and the fabulous BBC television actress Gemma Hunt as the widow Twanky.

Be prepared for lots of Boo’s, Hisses and ‘it’s behind you’ which really add up to equal a great night of family entertainment, the show will be performed right through December and January.

Pantomimes are fun for all of the family and contain plenty of singing, dancing and audience participation.

There are plenty of Luxury Hotel Bath in the area should you decide to travel down to take advantage of Baths festive activities and atmosphere. So don’t be a pantomime villain to the family, book your Christmas Bath short break as soon as possible!

Baths Festival of Children’s Literature Returns

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Now in it’s forth year the popular Festival of Children’s Literature has returned to Bath as a great success.  The festival spanned ten days and has developed over the past 4 years into a great and imaginative literature showcase for children (and adults) of all ages.

Many of the festivals events are taken to local schools within the area and feature many unique performances and workshops with authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers.  This year the festival combined and celebrated the seventieth birthday of the popular children’s book publishers Puffin Books. Festival goers were very fortunate to have been involved in the ‘Big Puffin Prize Book Quiz’ hosted by the fabulous author Jeremy Strong.

The festival is renowned for being a wonderful experience and draws many families from around the country to come and visit the city of Bath during their stay.  Combining the festival with a Bath Short Break has become a very popular choice for many families each year.

The festival not only gives children a great insight into the different genres of books and a chance to experience storytellers bringing books alive in their own special way, but also encourages adults to learn more about the art of writing for children by offering workshops and talks.

Next year’s festival is already being planned with organisers facing the difficult challenge of improving their offerings once again. It really is recommended to get yourself and your family prepared for the next event in 2011 by ensuring you know exactly which Bath Hotel you will be staying at.

The festival is sponsored by the Daily Telegraph and Waterstones and is typically hosted during late September and early October.

Baths Art Affair

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A new and exciting festival of the arts will be taking place in the wonderfully cultural city of Bath in Somerset this year. The festival is organised by a committee from many of the cities top galleries, museums, hotels and other Luxury Accommodation in Bath.

The festival will feature everything from high profile art exhibitions to live music and wine tasting. During the festival exhibitions can be seen from such cutting edge and important artists such as Damien Hirst and Banksy right through to the antique masterpieces of Henry Moore.

One of the main points of the group is to capitalise on the geographical location of Bath and its position between the countries art centres of St. Ives and London. The idea is to unite as many of Bath’s art galleries as possible and turn the city into a major marketplace for art collectors to visit in the country.

So far, thirty galleries and numerous other related businesses and venues are involved with the festival and are helping to make sure its first outing is very successful in showing that London is not the only place in England to visit should you be interested in investing in art. The city has always had links with the art world with residents ranging from Gainsborough to Blake and is renowned for its decorative architecture.

You can expect the city to become very busy during the nine days of exhibitions and talks, so people are advised to arrange their Bath Accommodation as soon as possible to ensure somewhere is available.

A Night Out in Bath

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night out in bath

The world heritage city of Bath has a wealth of nighttime attractions with a pleasing mix of restaurants, clubs, bars, music and the arts. If you are planning to take a Bath weekend break you will be well catered for when the city’s leading attractions close for the day. In the evenings you will be spoilt for choice when deciding which of Bath’s delights to sample.

The theatres of Bath offer a wide range performances that will appeal to all tastes. The Theatre Royal is the main theatre in the city and offers a year round schedule of quality drama, comedy, opera and dance. The Egg Theatre offers more children and family friendly fun while the Ustinov Theatre showcases cutting edge performances.

Bath has both independent and chain cinemas which offer all the latest Hollywood blockbusters as well as smaller arthouse movies.

For those looking for a more unusual tourist attraction why not join the Bizarre Bath nightly tour which provides an irreverent look at the city. For a more traditional comedy show head to the Komedia’s Krater Comedy Club which offers comedy as well as cabaret and music every night of the week. For a Sunday night chuckle the Porter’s Comedy Cavern is the place for you while the Bath Comedy Festival starts appropriately enough on April fool’s day.

There are plenty of music venues throughout the city offering music lovers the chance to sample a wide range of artists and styles. Bath plays host to performances by local, national and even international acts.

Bath also has plenty of bars, pubs and nightclubs that really offer something for everyone with traditional English pubs to trendy nightclubs and everything in-between.

What’s on in August in the English Riviera?

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The English Riviera which comprises of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offers something for everyone all year round, whatever their age or taste so it’s little wonder people flock there year after year to have a Torbay Holiday.

August of course, will not let you down on the events front. First up, there’s a chance to go onboard a vintage 1940′s bus which will take you on a nostalgic trip from Devon to Agatha Christies Greenway House and Banks on the River Dart. This takes place on various dates across the whole of August and buses leave from Belgrave Road and Cary Place at 10am and 2pm.

For all you bike enthusiasts there is a Bike Festival which you can come and visit. Bikes of all shapes, sizes, speeds and ages will take over Paignton Green along with live entertainment and other things to keep you occupied. This is great fun for all the family, especially those who happen to be having their South Devon Breaks. The BMAD Bike Nights take place on the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August. Money is raised for various charities so dig deep into your pockets.

In Brixham, there’s the Brixham Pirate Days where the Brixham Buccaneers invite you to experience their swashbuckling antics. There will be face painting, puppets, crafts, stocks, balloon modelling and storytelling to name just a few. This event takes place on the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August.

If you are lucky enough to get out for the evening and you happen to be an Elvis fan, then make sure you don’t miss the Elvis Rocks night being held at the Babbacombe Theatre on 7th August. The show encompasses Elvis’s fantastic journey from the beginning to the end.

Here’s just a taster of things to do and see, there are many more events taking place so make sure you check online before you go so you can make the most of your holiday.