Christmas Markets: Our Festive Five

Sleigh bells will soon be ringing. Christmas is fast approaching but don’t panic! You can find the perfect gifts for friends and family, enjoy the beautiful lights, mulled wine, festive treats and exciting atmosphere at one of the UK’s Christmas Markets. We’ve selected just a few with great nearby accommodation to turn your shopping trip into a yuletide getaway this festive season. St Nicholas Fair: York Visit the St Nicholas Fair in York this holiday season for the event’s 30th anniversary. Streets lined with alpine chalets, filled with artisan and local traders offer a unique and enjoyable shopping experience. The

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A Day In The Life: Paul Evans at Stanton House Hotel

The charming stone Stanton House Hotel is located just 15-minutes from the charming village of Uffington, in the magnificent Wiltshire countryside. We’ve been speaking to Paul Evans, the Group operations Director, to find out more about his role and this magnificent hotel. How long have you worked at the Stanton hotel?  I Started working at Stanton House Hotel when we purchased the property in March 2020. The Covid-19 pandemic has made it very challenging however, it provided the perfect opportunity to get refurbishments underway. What’s been the best advice given to you?  The best advice that I’ve been given is

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UK Bucket List

The UK has some truly awe-inspiring locations that should be on your bucket list. In this blog, we’ve selected some of the UK’s top attractions and destinations to add to your list, perfect for your next staycation. From Scotland to Salisbury, the UK is steeped in culture, nature and history, waiting to be explored. Scotland’s UNESCO Trail Just launched last year, the worlds first UNESCO trail links 13 designated sites, including World Heritage Sites, Biospheres, Global Geoparks and Creative Cities. This digital trail takes you on a cultural journey around Scotland. Along this bucket list trail you’ll experience the natural

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Bonfire Night 2019

Bonfire Night 2019 is set to Dazzle & Delight!

Bonfire Night 2019 is shaping up to be a big sparkly affair across the UK with organised fireworks displays. And this is especially true at London’s Ally Pally. The iconic landmark venue will have two nights of fiery festivities for families and fun loving adults. Billed as London’s largest and best fireworks festival, events take-off from Friday 1 November. The ticket only occasion includes entry to London’s biggest German bier festival where revellers can enjoy foot-stomping live music, street food and craft beers. There’s also a great family area that includes a funfair and film fans can enjoy classic cult

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