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Gloucester is situated in the south-western section of England in the

county of Gloucestershire, and is very near the Welsh border.

Possessing a population that is well over 100,000 people, Gloucester is

a bustling and thriving city as well as a popular tourist attraction.

Gloucester is home to many historical sites and recreational

activities, making it a place where tourists love returning to every

year. No matter what time of year someone visits Gloucester there are

plenty of things to do and see.

Places of interest:

Gloucester has much to offer both residents and tourists. From museums

to galleries, from monuments, to historical sites, Gloucester is filled

with an endless array of things to both see and do. Further, Gloucester

is situated near other popular English cities, making such cities

easily accessible. Popular cities surrounding Gloucester include: Bath,

Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Nottingham,

Oxford, and York.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS: Gloucester Cathedral is the actual site where

King Edward the II has been buried. In 681 AD this church was dedicated

to St. Peter and the cathedral itself possesses a tremendous amount of

Gothic architecture.

WALKS AND TOURS: Both residents and tourists will enjoy the

numerous trails and tours that can be found in Gloucester. The Severn

Way is a 2100 mile walk along the river in Britain and there are

Cathedral guides, historic walks and dock walks for everyone to enjoy.

SHOPPING: There are plenty of fantastic places to shop while in

Gloucester. The Mall Eastgate and the Kings Walk offer both specialist

shops and boutiques, giving every tourist the ability to find suitable

souvenirs.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES: Gloucester is home to some of the finest

museums and galleries; among them are the Nature in Art Museum, a

museum totally dedicated to art that focuses on nature, and Gloucester

City Museum and Art Gallery, with archaeological exhibits and more.

EVENTS: Gloucester is a busy city, one filled with many events to

attend and enjoy. Gloucester frequently hosts many festivals and museum

events.

Things to do:

There are plenty of things to see in do in the gorgeous city of

Gloucester. If truth be told, both residents and tourists will have no

trouble finding recreational activities that are suitable for the

entire family. From historic sites to educationally suitable

recreational activities, Gloucester is the city that offers something

for everyone.

WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS CENTRE: in Slimbridge is a fantastic site for

both children and adults alike. When visiting Gloucester, families will

enjoy this recreational facility which was established in 1946. With

trails to walk and many different species of birds to see, the Wildfowl

and Wetlands Centre proves entertaining for all families. The cost of

admission is as follows: £6, and children £3.60.

HAILES ABBEY: in Winchcombe is the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey that

was established in the 13th century, in the year 1246. Visitors can

still see and enjoy its cloistered arches and visit the shop and museum

located on this historic site.

WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM: in Tetbury is a section of land that is home

to well over 18,000 trees. Families can enjoy the trails all throughout

Westonbirt Arboretum and visits will find the location particularly

beautiful during the fall. With a visitor's centre, a shop, and a

museum as well as a plant centre and places to picnic, Westonbirt has

much to offer its visitors. Admission prices are as follows:

£3.80 for adults and £1 for children.

THREE CHOIRS VINEYARD: located in Newent, is a vineyard that offers

self-guided tours and an opportunity to enjoy the delights of wine

tasting.

CLEARWELL CAVES: the Clearwell Caves is a site that proves

entertaining for the entire family. Clearwell is an old iron mine with

a blacksmith and ochre workshop and offers guided tours for groups by

appointment.

Food & Drink:

There is no shortage of fantastic dining locations in Gloucester to

choose from. No matter what your preferences are in terms of food and

drink, Gloucester will meet your personal demands.

JAPANESE DINING: If you are looking for Japanese delights and

delicacies, Gloucester is home to Spirit on 1 Station Road. Spirit is

located in the centre of Gloucester making it easily accessible after

residents or tourists are through with other activities.

GREEK DINING: Both Dino's Village Taverna and Nicki's Hotel &

Taverna offer visitors fine Greek dining. Dino's Village Taverna is

located at 1 St Catherine Street, while Nicki's Hotel & Taverna is

situated at 105 - 107 Westgate Street in Gloucester.

INDIAN DINING: Gloucester is home to several Indian restaurants,

including the Baburchi Restaurant, Balti King, the Hill Top, Jewel in

the Crown, and Lahore Balti Restaurant, to name a few.

ITALIAN DINING: If it's Italian entrees you seek, Gloucester does

not disappoint. Gloucester is home to Topoly's and Prezzo, both located

on Southgate Street.

THAI DINING: Siam Thai at 5 Park Road and A Taste of Thai at 117 -

119 Southgate Street, Gloucester offer both residents and visitors fine

Thai entrees to choose from.

Gloucester Hotels & Accommodation:

Gloucester has a number of accommodation styles to choose from.

Visitors can stay in any number of the fantastic hotels in Gloucester

or they can choose to use self catering facilities. Either way,

tourists are destined to receive the finest amenities from the

Gloucester accommodations they choose.

Express by Holiday Inn Gloucester South

Edward Hotel

Cheltenham Gloucester Moat House

Ramada Hotel & Resort Gloucester

Ramada Bowden Hall

Hatton Court Hotel

Watersmeet Motel & Angling Centre

Hatherley Manor Hotel

Days Inn Hotel Gloucester - (North Bristol)

New County Hotel

Entertainment

The nightlife in Gloucester is promising because there is so much to do

and see?giving both tourists and visitors an array of entertainment

options to choose from. Several night clubs provide entertainment and

there are even more pubs that visitors can stop in to have a drink and

socialise.

Gloucester: an English city rich with history and equally rich in all

of its offerings to its residents and visitors. Fabulous

accommodations, excellent dining and lots of fun things to do: all

within the boundaries of Gloucester. Gloucester: a current tourist

hotspot and a city that promises to be a tourist attraction for many

years to come.

Biography

Name: Maria Williams

Website: http://www.sleepuk.com

Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of hotels in Gloucester.

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Eastbourne is a traditional seaside resort, boasting five miles of

unspoilt beaches, palm tree lined promenades, four golf courses and

Seaside Award clean sea. It offers fun for all of the family, from a

skate festival to the annual air show, a visit to Eastbourne Pier or a

chance to dance the night away to live music at the bandstand.

Places of interest:

Eastbourne is a natural gateway to the South Downs including national

beauty spot Beachy Head. Being close to 1066 Country, Eastbourne is an

ideal base for visiting castles, stately homes, vineyards, transport

museums and exotic gardens across Sussex.

Beachy Head, with its dramatic white cliffs and gently undulating

downs, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity which

belies its proximity to the busy south eastern towns of England. It is

a haven for those who like to walk or cycle. It's also a great place

for hang-gliding, mountain boarding, or for the rather less extreme

sport of flying a kite.

Battle is a busy market town situated close to the site of the

famous Battle of Hastings. The actual site of the battle was the Senlac

field to the north of the seaside town of Hastings. Here you can

experience the most famous date in English history, find out how the

nation changed forever in October 1066 and discover the facts of the

Norman Conquest in the very place it happened.

Herstmonceaux Castle is a magnificent moated castle, set in

beautiful parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens. Here you can

experience the peace and tranquillity of this 15th century castle set

among carefully maintained gardens and parkland. The castle is not open

to the public; however guided tours are conducted from Sunday to

Friday. Other facilities include a gift shop, visitor's centre, tea

room, nature trail and children's woodland play area.

Things to do:

Get your skates on and join the locals in their favourite pastime of

roller-blading along the five mile stretch of promenade, from the

peaceful Falling Sands to the bustling Sovereign Harbour Marina. Browse

around the waterfront shops or relax in one of the continental style

restaurants, cafes or bars at the harbour. Eastbourne has a thriving

sailing and water sports scene. Have a splash at windsurfing and

canoeing, or take a pleasure boat trip along the coast.

Eastbourne Pier is the perfect family attraction. The pier is the

hub of all activity on the seafront with visitors from all over the

country making the pier their first port of call. Tens of thousands of

people visit the pier during the day in the height of summer – and it’s

no wonder with so much to enjoy. We have activities for all the family.

Enjoy the stunning views of the seafront from the Camera Obscura, take

a leisurely stroll around the shops, have lunch in the newly

refurbished family bar. If that isn’t enough, the pier lights up at

night with the town’s very best night club and bars. Even in the height

of summer, the club’s air conditioning keeps the full house nice and

cool.

Sovereign Harbour Marina nestles peacefully in the beautiful South

Downs at Eastbourne. Along with the excellent location, a range of

first-class, 24 hour facilities and an unbeatable level of professional

and helpful service are provided. The Waterfront, the superb

harbour-side development of cafés, bars, restaurants and shops,

provides a haven where boat-owners can relax.

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Park, Travel behind the famous

one-eighth scale miniature locomotives as they meander for nearly a

mile around the beautiful country park. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around

the five-acre lake where nature and wildlife may be seen in their

natural habitats or relax in the prize-winning tea gardens with a

beverage, lunch or Cream Tea from the railway style cafe.

Drusillas Zoo in Alfriston has hundreds of fascinating and

entertaining creatures you can be certain there will be plenty of

animal magic to enthral and excite everyone from the youngest to the

oldest visitor! But animals are only half the fun at Drusillas Playland

is paradise for anyone who needs to let off steam, packed with slides

and swings, ropes and climbable things.

Food & Drink:

Eastbourne, home of the Banoffi Pie, offers everything from 5 star

dining and multi-cultural cuisine to the traditional seaside staple of

Fish ‘n’ Chips and delicious ice cream. Even enjoy some more

gastronomic delights with wine tasting at nearby vineyards, visit a

cider farm, indulge in a Sussex cream tea, pop into a traditional

country pub or visit a farm shop and stock up on fresh Sussex produce.

The Counting House is a beautiful pub dating back to the 17th

century and as such you can find cosy open fires to settle yourself

down in front of to enjoy a pint or two, or perhaps a glass of wine.

They also serve up excellent classic pub food and host regular film and

quiz nights.

Taboo is a modern style café bar aimed at the younger

generation. As such you can enjoy a brightly coloured décor and

dark wooden furniture. There are a good variety of drinks on offer at

the bar and well as some tasty tapas dishes too.

Slater’s Wine Bar is the place for a decent bottle of wine and

plenty of choice of different wines available by the glass. Here you’ll

find a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy quality wine at

reasonable prices.

Bibendum is a restaurant with a separate and equally popular bar

area. You can expect plenty of comfortable seating, modern décor

and a great range of drinks. Food includes gourmet style dishes such as

mussels in a fragrant coconut and lemongrass broth.

Eastbourne Hotels & Accommodation:

Eastbourne offers a range of accommodation from 5 star luxury to small

and friendly guest houses. A natural gateway to the South Downs

countryside, Eastbourne is also the ideal location to stay overnight

when exploring Sussex villages, country parks, forests, vineyards,

historic buildings and of course national beauty spot Beachy Head.

Bay Lodge Hotel

Chatsworth Hotel

Best Western York House Hotel

Marine Parade Hotel

Hydro Hotel

New Wilmington Hotel

Cherry Tree Hotel

The Sheldon Hotel

The Cumberland Hotel

Atlanta Hotel

Quality Hotel Eastbourne

Best Western Lansdowne Hotel

The Grand Hotel

Albert & Victoria

Weyanoke Hotel

Entertainment

Eastbourne by night offers the perfect place to either relax after a

busy day of sightseeing or kick up your heels and dance the night away.

Take in a West End musical or enjoy a Bandstand concert, everything

from Rock n Roll to the Proms or a Classical 1812 with fireworks is

available in Eastbourne.

The Congress Theatre is a purpose built modern theatre and

conference venue with a seating capacity of 1689. It has a licensed

bar, and facilities for the disabled.

The Winter Garden is a Grade II listed building, designed by

architect Henry Currey and built in 1875. It consists of two main parts

- the Floral Hall, originally used as a skating rink in winter and

concert hall in summer, and the Gold Room.

The Royal Hippodrome opened in 1883 as the New Theatre Royal and

Opera House. It changed to the Royal Hippodrome in 1904 following

refurbishment. The Royal Hippodrome was the home of Music Hall in

Eastbourne for many years and has the longest running summer show in

Britain.

Eastbourne can be whatever you want it to be, if you want peace and

tranquillity you can find it there but if you want the sea, sport and

adventure that is there as well. Eastbourne is the ideal place to watch

the world go by one minute and explore the area the next.

Biography

Name: Maria Williams

Website: http://www.sleepuk.com

Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of hotels in Eastbourne.

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