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Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Epic UK Road Trips to Try This Winter. Planning a winter road trip? Winter can be a beautiful time of the year in the UK, making it a great time to jump in the car with family or friends and explore. With so many …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our guide to 12 of the best Christmas markets in Europe for 2023. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled wine, delicious pastries, midnight masses in gothic churches, Christmas wishlists, candle-lit evenings spent with family and friends, and of course – Christmas Markets. From …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Visiting the Most Beautiful Universities Across the UK. The UK is home to some truly world-class universities. The best of them are impressive not just for their academic standards and the achievements of their alumni; they’re also made up of beautiful buildings. Let’s take …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Why football tourism is so important in the UK. Football is one of the biggest global sports with major tournaments like the latest World Cup engaging around five billion people according to the figures released by FIFA. This popularity means people travel far and …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 3 UK road trip ideas for 2024. There’s nothing better than the sense of exploration you get with a road trip, and where better to travel than the United Kingdom? With long drives through rolling hills and rugged mountains, while listening to your favourite …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about The Best Glamping Spots in the UK. Camping has long been a popular way for many people to spend their time with outdoor green spaces, campfires and barbeques being just some of the highlights for the 42% of Brits that go camping at least …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about 3 historic UK cities to visit this winter. The UK is an incredible place to visit whatever the time of year, although there’s something particularly special about the winter. Maybe it’s the snug and cosy bars serving heartwarming meals or iconic landmarks decorated with …
Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the Top 4 beach destinations near London. Whether you are a resident in England’s capital or looking to add some countryside to your city break, don’t miss out on a trip to one of these four beach destinations near London. Top 4 beach …
Hi and Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and our Ultimate Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Europe. As soon as Summer is over and the leaves start to fall and the evenings start to draw in, my thoughts immediately turn to Christmas. Christmas in Europe is a time for magical fairy lights, mulled …
London is one of the most visited cities in the world. With attractions such as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the London Eye and the hope of catching a glimpse of the Royal family, it is a tourist’s paradise, and there is plenty to do during a weekend in London. Why you need a …
So, it’s nearly 2016 and here are a few ideas for what to do to celebrate New Year in London. Go shopping Some of the sales in the UK start before Christmas, but all start by Boxing Day (26th December), so if you have a few hours (or more) to spare then I can …
