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The United Kingdom and Ireland Region remains one of the worlds’ top ten travel destinations, and rightly so, as the countries that comprise this region hold a massive appeal for all English speaking countries around the world. Any visit to this region lingers long after your trip and fond memories are easily rekindled by friendly discussion with like-minded travellers. Although generally the weather is a little questionable the gentle landscapes and appealing pubs make up for any discomfort, and the surrounding historical heritage and culture envelops any visitor, adding to the overall interest and enjoyment of your holiday. From the dark beers, step-dancing and music of Ireland, the breathtaking natural beauty and Whiskies of Scotland, the compelling humour and heritage of England, to the deep valleys and green landscapes of Wales, and from the solitude of the Scottish Highlands to the crazy pace of hedonistic London, this region delivers an outstanding diversity of man-made and natural attractions, entertainment and culture to suit any visitor.
Whatever your interest there are numerous things to see and places to go such as the pre-historic sites of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plains, the megalithic tombs of the Burren in Ireland and the ancient village of Skara Brae in Scotland, stately homes such as Blenheim Palace and Hampton Court, beautiful castles such as those at Edinburgh and Windsor, fantastic bridges such as the ornate Tower Bridge of London and the Forth Bridge over the Firth of Forth, Scotland, contemporary structures such as the huge revolving Eye, the City Hall and the ‘Gerkin’ of London, and architectural highlights such as Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Then there are also engineering feats such as the S.S. Great Eastern, the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Roman ruins of Hadrians’ Wall, and to top it all off are the events such as the internationally famous Chelsea Flower Show, the Edinburgh Tattoo and the races of Royal Ascot. These countries are also well known for their natural wonders such as the windy heights of Snowdonia in Wales, the unusual Giants’ Causeway in Northern Ireland, the spectacular Lakes District and the Yorkshire Dales in England, and the beauty of the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland, to name a few. Touring around the region offers an ever changing and delightful landscape of green rolling hills, serene lakes and meandering rivers.
It is also a land of tradition, much of which, in England, revolves around the Queen and the Royal Family such as the Changing of the Guard outside Buckingham Palace, the museum of the Crown Jewels within the Tower of London and the Royal Castle of Windsor. There are also events such as the ever popular annual Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race along the River Thames, the traditional Highland Games where you can see contestants tossing the caber or hurling a haggis, ceilidh dancing and pipe playing, and the annual Celtic dancing competitions of Dublin. Old customs also survive through the costumes of the Pearly King and Queen of London, the Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters, of the Tower and the Yeoman Guards of Windsor Castle. In the country areas many agricultural shows and steam rallies occur over the summer months, drawing attention to the old ways when life was a lot simpler!!
The United Kingdom and Ireland Region is comprised of the countries of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland with each country maintaining its individual and unique culture. Access throughout this region is fast and easy via the comprehensive network of motorways, extensive rail network, inter-connecting ferries and many internal flights.
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| England |
 England is the largest country within the United Kingdom and has its capital city, London, located on the River Thames in the south east of the country. Although not a large country, England is full of wonderful, exciting and appealing things to see and do - it has many diverse peoples and cultures... |
| Ireland |
 The Republic of Ireland is a small country with a big heart, and consists of 26 counties and 4.2 million people. It is comprised of spectacular scenery of rivers and loughs, rugged rocky mountains, jagged headlands and stupendous cliffs, world class beaches, country villages and bustling cities, an... |
| Northern Ireland |
 Northern Ireland lies on the north-eastern corner of the island of Ireland. It’s boundaries contain the busy, bustling, capital of Belfast, and the world renowned Giant’s Causeway, and has created some of the world’s best known products, such as Bushmills Irish Whiskey, and built the infamous Titan... |
| Scotland |
 Scotland is a land of proud, independent people, known for their intelligence and innovation. It is a land of surprises, home to the game of golf and whisky, accredited with inventing the telephone, television, radar, penicillin, insulin and the first mechanically propelled bicycle. Above all it i... |
| Wales |
 Wales is a small country of only 3 million people which lies to the central-west of England, approximately 2 hours from London. It is one of the four regions that comprise the United Kingdom and borders England on its eastern boundary with the remainder of the country being surrounded by sea. It i... |
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Holiday Inn Runcorn
Chester
 |  The Holiday Inn Runcorn is an excellent location, with easy access on and off the major motorway's.
Chester, Liverpool and Manchester are within close proximity as are the local attractions of the surrounding areas. Chester Zoo, Chesire Oakes, Liverpool Football Club and Manchester United Football... |
Holiday Inn Killarney
Killarney
 |  The Holiday Inn Killarney is located in a quite but central area creating easy access to the town of Killarney and also the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.
On the doorstep of Killarney National Park which is home to Muckross House Gardens and the famous Lakes of Killarney.
The hotel offers... |
York Marriott Hotel
York
|  With its sweeping views of the famed York Racecourse and Knavesmire Parkland, the York Marriott Hotel is set just beyond the ancient walls of the city centre, with its delightful shops, cafes and quaint lanes. The York Marriott is a traditional hotel and has a great range of facilities, and warm fr... |
Clarion Hotel
Cork
|  Superbly located overlooking Cork's famous River Lee and facing the inspired architecture of City Hall, the Clarion Hotel is only 2 minutes walk to the business, shopping and entertainment centre of Cork City.
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Hilton Warwick Hotel
Warwick
|  The Hilton Warwick is situated just 20 minutes drive from Birmingham International Airport. The hotel has a Living Well Health Club for the business and leisure traveller, an excellent place to relax and enjoy the indoor swimming pool and other facilities. |
Breaffy House Hotel & Spa
Castlebar
|  Located outside Castlebar in Mayo, the Breaffy House Resort boasts 90 acres of rolling woodland and forest walks and combines all the charm of a country estate with every indulgence of a luxury spa resort. There is a new addition, the Breaffy International Sports Hotel, designed with Paul Costelloe... |
Holiday Inn York Hotel
York
|  The Holiday Inn York is located approxiametly 1.5 miles from York's historic city centre. Overlooking York racecourse it is a perfect hotel for those wanting to be slightly out of town or even place a bet. A short wander and your in the heart of York Minster, University of York for some more archite... |
Glasgow Marriott Hotel
Glasgow
|  Set in a bustling, cosmopolitan city with a renowned business centre and prestigious shopping, the Glasgow Marriott Hotel puts you in the heart of it all. The hotel is a five-minute stroll to nightlife, the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre and one of the best shopping areas outside London. ... |
| The Plough Inn | The Plough is an independent country pub where food, wine and real ales are their passion. They refurbished the accommodation in 2007 to create 8 en suite bedrooms – B&B with style! The Plough is close to Cambridge, Newmarket and Clare - ideal for a relaxing break. For those wanting to sample a cou... |
Majestic Hotel
Tramore
|  The Majestic Hotel is situated in the sunny South East, overlooking Tramore bay. Being only 10 minutes from Waterford City it could be a good base from which to tour the local areas.
Leisure facilities are offered to residents at Splashworld's new Health and Leisure Club across the road from the... |
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Talisker Distillery Tasting Tour
Tour
Portree |  On selected weekdays the Talisker Tasting Tour starts at 1.45pm and includes a more in-depth tour of the distillery as well as a 5 sample nosing and tasting session of whiskies selected from our award winning Talisker range. The £15 admission charge for this tour includes a limited edition Talisker ... |
York Viking Walk
Walking
York |  The Viking Walk is not for the faint hearted!
The Vikings were a ruthless force in cruel times. As well as their many battles in York, the Walk covers Viking battle tactics, their weapons, Harald Hardrada ("the ruthless") King of the Norwegian Vikings and the furious Viking Berserkers who showed n... |
Houses of Parliament
Tour
London |  During the Summer months overseas travellers can arrange a visit of Parliament. It is a fully guided tour conducted by a Blue Badge Guide. The tour starts in Victoria Tower and proceeds through the Robin Room, Royal Gallery, Chambers of the House of Lords and House of Commons, Central Lobby, St Step... |
Yeoman Warder - Tower of London
Tour
London |  The Yeoman Warders or Beefeaters will entertain you with tales of intrigue, imprisionment, execution, torture and much more. These entertaining and at some time comical tours are informative and fun for all. Participation in a Yeoman Warder tour is included in your Tower of London admission ticket.... |
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Sightseeing
London |  The Queen's Gallery is a permanant space dedicated to changing exhibitions of items from the Royal Collection, the wide-ranging collection of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.
Shaped by personal tastes of kings and queens for more than 500 years, the Royal Collection incl... |
City Sightseeing Tour
Tour
Edinburgh |  Jump on the open top bus, with a 24 hour pass you can hop-on and hop-off at all the major tourist attractions, get an imformative view of the city and hear the information in nine different languages. Busses run every 20-30 minutes between the 9.45 am and 5.15 pm. The starting point is Waverley Brid... |
Bournemouth Surf School
Surfing
Bournemouth |  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand up on your first wave? If you have always wanted to give surfing a go then now is your chance. At Bournemouth Surf School they feel it is a privilege to teach surfing. They pride themselves on their ability to professionally teach the skills ... |
Prior Park Landscape Garden
Walking
Bath |  One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century by local entrepreneur Ralph Allen, with advice from 'Capability' Brown and the poet Alexander Pope. The garden is set in a sweeping valley where visitors can enjoy magni... |
Oxford River Cruise - Sunset Picnic Trip
Boating
Oxford |  Little can compare to the beauty and romance of gliding gently through the slow running water of the Thames, dining on their gourmet picnic, as the sun sets.
Evening on the river can be truly magical. Cruising quietly you witness a wonderful natural display. The abundant bird-life is at its most ac... |
Oxford River Cruise - Afternoon River Experience
Boating
Oxford | If your time in Oxford is limited but you still wish to experience a taste of river life this one hour trip may be for you.
The trip takes in one of the most interesting and beautiful stretches of the River Thames. Departing from our moorings at The Perch Inn we follow the river as it skirts majest... |
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