Holiday ideas in Britain: Heritage Open Day

Those looking for holiday ideas in Britain can experience the drama of the past for free this weekend with the National Trust's Heritage Open Day.

Castle Drogo, Devon (photo: Robert Morris)

What's on this weekend in the UK September 4/5 2010

Can you believe it's the first week of September and there is definitely a certain crispness in the air.

Bristol International Kite Festival

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England

England boasts a wealth of options for the traveller, with its bounty of rich heritage, culture, urban, rural and coastal getaways.

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Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is a country on the move, with many of its cities revitalising themselves, while tourism and culture thrive.

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Scotland

Scotland boasts some of Britain's most awe-inspiring scenery, with the popular Munroe walks, vast lochs and rolling hills.

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Wales

Thousands of tourists flock to Wales every year for its sublime mountainous scenery, relaxing beaches, good surf and a fascinating history.

(photo: Wales Tourist Board)

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Top five things to do in London

Often tourists will have seen more of London than most Brits have - it's the world's most visited city. So if you don't know much about England's capital city maybe it's about time to have a look at why the rest of the world think it's so special.

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What's on this Bank Holiday weekend in the UK

There are some fantastic family outings on this weekend around the UK, from Hampton Court enjoying an array of beer and jazz to Durham revelling in a 'quiet riot'.

The Notting Hill Carnival this Bank Holiday Weekend (photo: Natasha von Geldern)

What's on this weekend in the UK 21-22 August

There are some fantastic family outings to be had this weekend, from graffiti parties to flight simulations. Come and have a look at Travelbiteco.uk's top five destinations for some weekend fun in the UK:

Margate, Dippers and Dunkers

What's on this weekend in the UK 7 - 8 August 2010

From seaside music in Hartlepool from with some of the UK's biggest bands, to a chilli festival and traditional puppet extravaganza, there are some fantastic family days out across the UK this weekend.

Hartlepool's Tall Ships festival (photo: Tall Ships Trust)

Edinburgh in August - festival fever

This week sees the start of the world famous Edinburgh Fringe, a festival which throughout August will bring together the widest variety of performing arts imaginable.

Street performers on the Royal Mile keep visitors entertained

What's on this weekend in the UK: 30 Jul/1 Aug 2010

And there's much, much more so here's Travelbite.co.uk's pick of what's on this weekend, July 30th to August 1st around the United Kingdom:

Free festivals and events this weekend in the UK

Family holiday gem in North Wales

On a recent trip to north Wales Travelbite's Sarah Garrod discovers a holiday gem in the land of her fathers.

Sunset view from Sarn Badrig garden (photos: Sarah Garrod)

What's on this weekend in the UK: 24 25 July 2010

This weekend in the UK there is music, dance and fun celebrating the midsummer weather. Watch a spectacular airshow and play croquet Alice in Wonderland style!

Skegness SO Festival this weekend in the UK

Review: The Feathers, Woodstock

On a mini-break in the charming Cotswolds town of Woodstock, Shannon Brown reviews the newly refurbished The Feathers hotel for Travelbite.co.uk.

Hotel review of The Feathers in Woodstock (photo: Shannon Brown)

What's on this weekend in the UK 17/18 July 2009

If you're looking for things to do this summer weekend there are music festivals in London, Brighton, Reading and Rothbury, as well as fun family days out across the country.

Family fun at Woburn Abbey (photo: Chris Nyborg)

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