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VisitBritain English cities and romance

February 2006

England's official tourist board newsletter

English cities and romance


We recently launched our City Culture brochure and website. Click here to listen to the first of our podcasts - a city guide to Liverpool. Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the romance ends there. Take a fresh look at our varied and vibrant cities, and if you're looking to get outside, there are plenty of ideas in this newsletter!

Special offers

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UK Getaway breaks from £49 B&B

UK Getaway breaks from £49 B&B

London from £85 B&B per room per night, for 2 night stays only...

PLUS Children stay free!

Relax and have a lie-in at Novotel...
Breakfast served until midday at weekends
Checkout 5pm!

To book these and other great UK offers click the link below or call now on 0870 780 8893, quoting VBRIT.
Great deals >>

Win a deluxe break in Carlisle

Win a deluxe break in Carlisle

Experience the epitome of luxury... Win a deluxe break at Willowbeck Lodge, a contemporary award-winning haven with its own lake near Carlisle, gateway city to Hadrian’s Wall Country and the Lake District.
Click here to win >>

City Culture

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Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre

Leap back in time to the age of the longships and leggings with a visit to York's famous Jorvik Viking Centre, and experience the remarkable and dramatic history of Viking-Age York. Discover what Viking life was really like over 1000 years ago and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Viking-Age streets!
More on York >>

Eastern flavours

Eastern flavours

If you're searching for that special dining experience, then pay a visit to the city that has become synonymous with delicious Indian cuisine. Leicester boasts an impressive array of superb Indian restaurants, ready to serve your favourite dish, whether it's a mouthwatering Balti or spicy Tikka Masala.
More on Leicester >>

Love is in the air

Love is in the air

And Birmingham is breathing it! A third of all the jewellery manufactured in Britain is made within one mile of the city centre, you can choose the ring, or other exquisite pieces, right there – you can even commission your own unique design! Now that’s romantic…
More on Birmingham >>

Outdoor life

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Bicycle Built for Two

Bicycle Built for Two

Treat your loved one to an exhilarating tandem bike ride - a fun way to spend time with your partner and to explore some of the most inspiring and romantic landscapes in England.
Go cycling >>

Fiesta for the feet & tonic for the sole...

Fiesta for the feet & tonic for the sole...

Treat yourself to a well-deserved spring break at the Peak District Walking Festival, 22 April-7 May. Hike across moorland peaks and rolling dales, take a stroll through historic villages, or scare yourself silly with a ghost themed walk!
Order your festival guide now >>

Just relax

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Cozy up together

Cozy up together

Treat you and your special someone to some time away. A crackling log fire. A cozy duvet. Total relaxation and total time together. You’ll find a plethora of choices in England. Pride of Britain, a collection of the finest privately-owned hotels, offers luxury accommodation throughout the country. Whether grand, romantic or intimate, you can be guaranteed it will be unique.
Country houses >>

Relax in the clouds

Relax in the clouds

Experience the joy of the oldest and most romantic form of aviation in the world, hot air ballooning. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the world seems to take on a new perspective as you drift over the countryside, towns and villages. Whatever your experience, the feeling of peace and tranquility is certainly one you will never forget.
Get uplifted >>

Time to indulge

Time to indulge

Have your new years resolutions slipped a little? Is it time to indulge and treat yourself to some ‘me’ time? Our Just Relax brochure is bursting with inspiring ideas on how to do just that - indulge and pamper yourself. Order your free brochure for ideas on how to start your way to pure relaxing indulgence.
Get your brochure >>

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