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Charming but quaint Cotswolds

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on April 19th, 2012%

This humble row of cottages is now one of the most photographed places in the British Isles . . . → Read More: Charming but quaint Cotswolds

Looking Down on Portsmouth England

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on April 9th, 2012%

One of the central attractions in Portsmouth is the Historic Dockyard where you can discover much about Britain’s naval past . . . → Read More: Looking Down on Portsmouth England

Hole Lot of Wookey in Somerset England

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on March 1st, 2012%

Wookey Hole caves gave birth to the British pursuit of cave diving . . . → Read More: Hole Lot of Wookey in Somerset England

The York Railfest a Celebration of Trains

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on February 5th, 2012%

Railfest will bring together more than 30 record-breaking locomotives that have made their mark on rail history . . . → Read More: The York Railfest a Celebration of Trains

James Bond Cars at Beaulieu National Motor Museum England

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on January 11th, 2012%

You wouldn’t expect Cistercian Monks and James Bond to have much in common . . . → Read More: James Bond Cars at Beaulieu National Motor Museum England

Pottering around Hogwarts

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on January 7th, 2012%

Visitors will be able to walk on to some of the famous film sets including Hogwarts’ Great Hall and Professor Dumbledore’s office . . . → Read More: Pottering around Hogwarts

Is London the world’s most reputable city?

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on December 1st, 2011%

I have found the locals to be unfriendly, the streets to be dirty, the food to be atrocious, the prices to be exceedingly expensive and the weather is generally rotten . . . → Read More: Is London the world’s most reputable city?

Severn Valley by Steam Train

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 28th, 2011%

A full-size standard-gauge railway which runs regular steam-hauled passenger trains . . . → Read More: Severn Valley by Steam Train

More than Sport for London Olympics

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on November 15th, 2011%

A spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK . . . → Read More: More than Sport for London Olympics

London hotels worst in Europe

By Steve `Grumpy' Collins, on September 28th, 2011%

Out of over 1000 European cities, London has the worst reputation among travellers . . . → Read More: London hotels worst in Europe

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Grumpy's Getaway Guide

Charming but quaint Cotswolds

Looking Down on Portsmouth England

Hole Lot of Wookey in Somerset England

The York Railfest a Celebration of Trains

James Bond Cars at Beaulieu National Motor Museum England

Pottering around Hogwarts

Is London the world’s most reputable city?

Severn Valley by Steam Train

More than Sport for London Olympics

London hotels worst in Europe

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