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A Free Royal Concert for Bath

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As I am sure you will have heard that the royal wedding is taking place this year on April the 29th. To commemorate this wonderful event many cities around the country are putting on events and celebrations. The city of Bath is putting on a huge show that will not only feature great music and live entertainment but also workshops for children and adults.

The event starts at 11am and is organised by the local council and the Bath Plus Music Consortium, visitors will be able to watch the royal wedding on huge screens within the Royal Victoria Park. Entertainment will be provided by the wonderful Bath Philharmonic orchestra who will be performing such songs as pomp and circumstance during their allotted slot. Another wonderful addition to the event that is sure to get people in the mood for celebrating and enjoying themselves is the Bootleg Beatles. The countries top Beatles tribute band will be performing their namesakes many great hits throughout their set at the park.

Other musical acts performing throughout the day will be ‘Rainey and the Dust’ and ‘Will and the People’, both acts have connections with Bath and are expected to draw large crowds even for people not interested in the royal wedding!

There is also another event being held in Bath to commemorate the Royal wedding in Henrietta Park two days later. Featuring everything from local bands to raffles and hog roasts the event is bound to be a great success. So even if the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton isn’t high on your list of things to see this year you can still be assured of not only another bank holiday but a great couple of fun days out!

Don’t worry if you don’t live in Bath or the surrounding areas you can be assured of finding some great Bath accommodation and you could even combine the royal weekend with a spa break in Bath.

The SAS Visit Woolacombe

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My title sounds a little more ominous then it is, when I mention the SAS I am of course referring to Surfers Against Sewage. The non profit pressure group who are focussed on preserving and conserving the UK’s oceans and beaches have initiated a national beach cleaning tour and have chosen to start the scheme in Devon.

The first beach that was chosen to be cleaned was Woolacombe beach in North Devon. Even though the beach currently holds the ‘England for Excellence Gold Award’ for family holidays and was also voted Best British Beach by the Mail on Sunday the event is being heralded as a great way to raise awareness of the group’s ideas and principles.

People travelled from as far afield as Birmingham to form a team of over fifty people; by the end of the day over 250kg of rubbish including random items such as toys and car parts were collected. The scheme has also been endorsed by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic committee who have chosen to award the project the Inspire Mark for its work.

Woolacombe has an immensely clean beach and coastline and organisers have stated that much of the cleanup operation is aimed towards making users of the sea more aware of the perils of leaving litter such as disposable barbecues behind when they leave.

As you can imagine the beach is hugely popular with visitors and this publicity is bound to highlight the wonders of the beach resort even more. Owners of Woolacombe hotels report each and every year about their increases of visitor staying in their Woolacombe accommodation.

A song for Bath

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Are you a songwriter, singer or performer that lives in or near the city of Bath? If your answer is yes then now is the time to use your skills to come up with a piece of music that sums up the city of Baths spirit. The competition taking place this year is called ‘The Song for Bath’ and is being run in collaboration with numerous organisations such as bath council and future Plus Bath.

The people behind the idea are hoping that it will encourage individuals to write a piece of music that is not only unique but exciting and really depicts the wonders of the city.

The prize for the best song will scoop a cash prize of £1000 and runners up will receive awards of £500 and £250. There is also a special reward for the person that the judges decide shows the most promise. One lucky person will be able to have a one to one musical workshop with a music tutor from Bath University and will also get the chance to record their song professionally with the use of a producer and session musicians.

A variety of judges will be deciding upon the winner including international Jazz singer Clare Teal, Joe Bennett who heads the School of music and performing arts departments at Bath Spa University and Jason Thornton the musical director of the Bath Royal Philharmonic amongst others. As you can see they represent a wide genre of musical styles and will have a very tough decision to make.

So what are you waiting for? Its time to get writing that perfect song about anything related to the city, maybe even about the great Hotels Bath and Accommodation in Bath.

The New Forest Festival

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Many of you will have attended the wonderful New Forest festival back in September of last year and enjoyed its unique and varied timetable of events. Visitors to the festival were wowed with a huge variety of events such as a live music stage, fringe theatre events and celebrations regarding local folklore and traditions.

For those that didn’t feel like camping out under the stars there were many numerous close New Forest Hotels to get a good nights sleep in. You can see from the video below just how wonderful the event was thus making it one of the most anticipated events for 2011 in the area.

Views of Scarborough Harbour

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Scarborough harbour is one of the most popular destinations for people staying in a Scarborough hotel. The harbours central location, great shops, fantastic restaurants and stunning views make it ‘The Jewel in the Crown’ of Scarborough.

The Seaside town of Scarborough has been a popular tourist spot since the Victorian era with thousands flocking to the town to enjoy its many attractions including its castle which sits atop the hill dominating the area.

The harbour was created by three piers in the sheltered South Bay under Castle Headland. The harbour no longer accepts cargo ships; instead it is home to leisure craft, some of which even offer boat tours of the North Yorkshire coastline.

If you are visiting Scarborough make sure you head to the harbour where you can take in the beautiful views seen in the video below.

Tourism honoured at Chatsworth

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Chatsworth House in Derbyshire will play host to some very special awards this spring, the Excel Tourism Awards 2011 are becoming a very important event for Peak District cottages and Derbyshire cottage owners. There will be numerous award categories incorporating all aspects of tourism such as Young chef of the year, Manager of the year and student of the year.

The owner of Chatsworth House the Duke of Devonshire has stated how happy he is to be hosting the awards for the second year. He commented “We believe the awards are an opportunity to reward people who often work tirelessly behind the scenes to give visitors the best possible experience”.

The Top Cities To Visit in the UK

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Should you be visiting the UK in the near future then deciding upon where to visit can be really difficult. Many people that visit the UK are not interested in just staying in London and would much rather sample the rest of the country and its many smaller cities charms.

Bath is one such city that delights many tourists each year with its great cultural atmosphere and its delectable shopping. There surely can be no better way to enjoy a short break then relaxing during a Spa Break in Bath. There are numerous reasons why a Bed and Breakfast Holiday in Bath could be just what you need and compared to any other holiday type it really is the best value.

Liverpool is another city that should not be missed by visitors to the country. The city is the European capital of culture and certainly has plenty of culture and atmosphere to go around. Its docklands have been completely revamped in recent years and contain many of the most wonderful places in the country to dine in. Of course you can’t mention Liverpool without mentioning the Beatles, fans of the group can expect to find many museums and exhibitions regarding everything you would ever want to know about them!

These are just two of the United Kingdoms many cities that all have a huge amount of attractions and sites to offer visitors and travellers. Other places to visit during a holiday or vacation should be Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford, Edinburgh and Brighton. With so many places to visit it’s wise to make sure you book yourself a long enough holiday!

Some Unusual Hotels

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Have you ever stayed in a hotel and thought of it as being slightly strange or unusual? Well take a look at some of these hotels that really do top the list of the world’s most unusual Hotels!

The Old Station Hotel in Chichester offers guests a unique chance to stay overnight in a selection of converted railway carriages. Each train is wonderfully converted into two suites, certainly something for lovers of the railway! Whilst Visitors to Cornwall without a fear of heights can stay at a Tree House hotel there are some even more unusual themed hotels. A hotel in Berlin gives guests a chance to try and get a good nights sleep in a padded cell. For something a lot more comfortable why not try a Bath Hotel during a Mid Week Break Bath.

Hotel Direct Launch a London News Section

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Our friends at Hotel Direct have launched a London News section on their website HotelDirect.co.uk, where they will be posting about all the latest things happening in and around London that visitors searching for London Hotels can read. To get the latest news posts sent straight to you, why not follow them on Twitter @hoteldirect

Beautiful Beachy Head

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Beachy Head

Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain with view of the south east coast.  The popularity of this area which is near the town of Eastbourne can be contributed to its wonderful panoramic views, seen from the cliff top.  Unfortunately because of the height of the cliff it has gained notoriety as a suicide spot but with the establishment of a local chaplaincy service these occurrences have diminished greatly.  Looking out to the east of the cliff is a wonderful view of the beaches and the town of Eastbourne pier and harbor.  On a clear day the Dungeness in Kent, which is 40 miles away can be seen.  Looking to the west on a clear day the outline of the Isle of Wright, which is 70 miles away, can be seen.  There are a number of Rye accommodations and Rye Hotels in this area all offering excellent amenities.  Beachy Head is easily accessible by car or bus service which travels along the seafront.

A visit to Beachy Head and the nearby town of Eastbourne will afford the vacationer or week-end traveler many diverse events to enjoy throughout the year.

  • Magnificent Motors – a free event showcasing vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and other vehicles.  A French Market is also featured at this venue.
  • AEGON – International Tennis Tournament - held in Eastbourne in 2010 and remains on the international tennis calendar
  • Concerts/Events - Starting in May and running until September many artist and other attractions perform live and outdoors.
  • Emergency Services Display - the largest display of emergency services in the UK – a free event
  • Motor Show – new vehicles, cars, commercial vehicles and motor homes on display
  • Eastbourne Extreme - Annual event offering a fusion of inline and artistic skating – local bands perform at this two day event in July
  • Eastbourne Lammas Festival - folk must, morris dancing, traditional giants, carnival and entertainment, also offering free admission
  • Beachy Head Running Marathon  – held in October

There are many other events including a free seafront air show, RNLI ( Royal National Lifeboat Institution -  charity that saves lives at sea in costal Great Britain) regatta yacht and boat event, a Victorian Fest in September and Beer Fest in October.

Your visit to the Beachy Head area and the surrounding countryside will offer rustic charm and a healthy and relaxed setting. A whole selection of Rye accommodation is available. Whether you select one of the grand Rye hotels with magnificent ballrooms for your wedding or other event, or a local bed and breakfast along cobbled streets your leisure or business trip will be a trip into history.  This beautifully landscaped area has been described as “a little bit of the old world living in pleasant ignorance of the new” by a Victorian poet.