London New Year Viewing times and areas
December 30, 2008
Most people start to gather around 10 to 10.30pm (2200 – 2230GMT).
The Metropolitan police are expecting about 700,000 to turn up this year. Read more
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Thrills and Speed
September 12, 2008
Where is the scariest roller coaster in the UK? Which drop will double your heartbeat? The Stealth at Thorpe Park. This coaster thrills you with a combination of height and acceleration; riders’ heartbeats usually double to 170bpm (beats per minute) and stress hormone levels triple. Read more
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Facts about London Underground
August 20, 2008
Enjoy our list of facts about London underground, from amusing facts to facts that you will not have heard about before.
Please comment on our London Underground facts at the bottom of the page.
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Hadrians Wall, Why was it Built?
July 28, 2008
Hadrians Wall, One of the greatest monuments to the power of the Roman Empire, Hadrian’s wall runs about 73 miles across country.
Why was Hadrian’s Wall built?
At the time of Julius Caesar’s first small invasion of the south coast of Britain in 55 BC, the British Isles, like much of mainland Europe was inhabited by many Celtic tribes loosely united by a similar language and culture but nevertheless each distinct. Read more
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The London Eye – The Millennium Wheel
July 26, 2008
The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is the tallest, ferris wheel in Europe at 443 ft (135m).. It has become the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK, visited by over 3 million people a year.
At the time it was erected it was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world until it was surpassed by the Star of Nanchang (160m) in May 2006, and then the Singapore Flyer (165m) on February 11, 2008. Read more
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Alton Towers – A Great Family Day Out
June 11, 2008
Alton Towers – Are you looking for a great family day out? Need a short break or time with the kids during school holidays? Alton Towers may be the place for you. Read more
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Static Caravan Site Fees for UK Holiday rentals
May 15, 2008
UK static caravan holiday site fees – A caravan haven site in the North east will cost you around £3600 per year! Not at that cheap is it?
No poll tax to pay but many other extras, electrical appliance tests yearly, charges also appear for rubbish collection, connection charges for the site fitting your gas refill bottle, you are not allowed to fit it yourself!
Draining the system down for winter costs more, filling it back up after winter costs more, frequent caravan wiring tests cost more.
Most parks are open 10 or 11 months a year, this may sound like a decent stretch but the amenities are certainly not open for this length of time.
Haven at Filey Yorkshire, all very nice, but it works out far too expensive.
Also bear in mind the possible resale value, do not take any notice of the site ‘bumf, be prepared to lose a fortune if you sell up you have to pay the site a hefty fee just to sell up, the yearly site rent is not transferable to the new owner, there are many other things to bear in mind.
In short £2000 for a small site up to £5000 for a site with lots of facilities. The fees include rates. The smaller sites open March to September larger ones open for 11 months of the year
If you can afford the outgoings you will enjoy it all.
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Liverpool physical attractions and places to visit
May 15, 2008
Liverpool Attractions – Architecturally Liverpool is outstanding, it has more Grade 1 listed buildings than any city outside of London, and the city centre (not just the water front) is a UNESCO world heritage site.
It’s difficult to know where to start, but William Brown Street and St Georges Hall would be the envy of any city, Read more
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Cheaper family holidays, UK and Abroad?
April 18, 2008
Cheaper family holidays with loads fun and entertainment for the children. Cheapest place to stay would be in a tent near the beach that’s all the children need. They love to spend hours in and around the water. Read more
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Dinton Pastures Country Park
March 13, 2008
Dinton Pastures Country Park has a variety of lakes, meadows, rivers and wooded areas for all to discover.
Dinton Pastures Country Park holds many events throughout the year that include butterfly and bird walks, fishing, watersports, scooter hire, pond dips and many other activities, so call before visiting the place to see what event is on when. Read more
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