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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on May 4

The city of Bradford is located in West Yorkshire, an English county. Lying in the foothills of the mountain range known as the Pennines the city of Bradford was perfectly placed to boom during the industrial revolution. In truth, during the nineteenth century, the town of Bradford stood at the forefront of the Industrial revolution and it very quickly became an important international textile manufacturing centre, specialising in wool and the town of Bradford gained the nickname of the world’s wool capital. Because of the abundance of raw materials of iron ore, soft water and coal the town experienced quick expansion in its manufacturing base and a corresponding population growth. Sadly the city’s textile industry eventually declined in the mid 20th century. Ever since then the city has developed into   something of a popular vacation destination with a a surprising number of establishments providing bed and breakfast accommodation in Bradford.

Bradford’s industrial history has left us with a legacy of fine Victorian constructions, including; the Wool Exchange, old mills, Alhambra Theatre and City Hall. The most ancient building found in the city is the Cathedral, which can be dated back to medieval times, and was, for most of its life, a small parish church. Regrettably few buildings of this time survive, except for Bolling Hall. Bolling Hall is currently a museum, situated approximately 1 mile away from the centre of the city. Built in a quiet and leafy garden, the museum takes folk on a wondrous journey, to a time dating back around 5 hundred years, through the lives of those who once called Bolling Hall their home.

Bradford is the home of the National Media Museum, which is one of the most popular museums to be found outside London. At one time named the National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, the fascinating National Media Museum is free to enter which is ideal for folk of all ages. The National Media Museum contains 3 cinemas, one being the best in England. One can explore the past, present and future of television in Experience TV, enjoy your favourite television moments in TV Heaven, experiment with lenses, colour and light in the Magic Factory and investigate the interesting world of animation and watch an actual animator working in the Animation Gallery. Every weekend and during holidays the museum has an exciting packed schedule of talks, free tours and activities.

If you are in the process of planning a short vacation in Bradford you will find a large amount of online hotels and guest houses providing Bradford bed and breakfast. You will find a massive range of Bradford accommodation at http://bradford.hotelreservationhelper.com/

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on May 2

Bournemouth is a vibrant, lively and marvelously exciting city, despite of the fact it is known as ‘God’s waiting Room’. The reason it is called this is that large numbers of folk settle here during retirement. However, the city has an incredible youth culture, with a high number of university and language students. Of course such a place would be a superb place to spend some time however, there is plenty  more to keep you entertained. In actual fact Bournemouth is surprisingly popular with folk of various ages, the most probable reason why there are so many hotels offering bed and breakfast in Bournemouth to choose from.

Bournemouth is found right on the coast in the South of England, just over one hundred miles from of the city of London. The largest town found on the south coast, Bournemouth, is well renowned for its 7m of glorious beaches of golden sand and glistening blue sea. It is Bournemouth’s stunning location that made it become a popular vacation destination since the start of the 19th century. It is nearly impossible to envisage that the city of Bournemouth was,  around 1800, largely a barren and remote heathland mainly consisting of common grazing except for Sir George Ivison Tapps’. The Tapps Arms, a public house, appeared on the moorland in the year 1809, a few of years after this, in the year 1812, the first people, a retired army officer and wife, moved in.

Lewis Tregonwell and his wife bought a little land, off Sir George Ivison Tapps, upon which they built a series of villas with a view to letting them for the summer months for vacations. Lewis Tregonwell also built themselves a summerhouse. and also started to plant an astronomical amount of pine trees, making a beautifully sheltered walk to the beach, , which was later called the Invalid’s walk.

Since those early days Bournemouth’s popularity, as a UK vacation destination, has continuously increased, and today, the city has become known as a tourist haven for entertainment, leisure, culture, recreation and fun. Popular places to visit include; the award winning Central Gardens, the graveyard of St. Peters Church, Bournemouth Pier and the Russel-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum.

If you and your family are currently thinking about taking a trip to the city of  Bournemouth it is crucial that you book your  rooms at the earliest opportunity as, unfortunately Bournemouth hotel accommodation tend to be alarmingly busy and are frequently fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you might find that Bournemouth apartments are a more affordable option to bed & breakfast accommodation in Bournemouth.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Apr 24

Bristol has an incredibly rich and varied history, making it an ideal city in which to take a vacation.  At one time Bristol was included amongst the top 3 medieval towns after London. The City of Bristol was one of the busiest trading ports in the land, and during the 14th century, the port handled a considerable amount of the country’s trade with the nation of Ireland. In thirteen seventy three Bristol was constituted a county, and it was during this period that the city developed into the centre of shipbuilding and manufacturing. It is Bristol’s diverse cultural history that makes it one of the most exciting of the English cities of this present time. Luckily, those people wishing to spend time in Bristol will discover that there is a large selection of bed & breakfast accommodation in Bristol available to book online, making it immensely easy to books rooms.

The city of Bristol has a diverse arts scene with Bristol breeding a number of very talented and widely known artists over time. Not too many folk know  that Wallace & Grommit began life in Bristol, and that Cary Grant also came from the city. The well known street artist called Banksy painted his most widely known pieces of art around  the city of Bristol. Bristol’s City Museum & Art Gallery is a free tourist attraction which is well worth a visit which features an amazing selection of excellent archaeology, natural history, works of art, ancient artefacts  as well as a continually changing range of events and exhibitions. If you are looking for a truly unique arts centre experience then visit Spike Island. Spike Island concentrates upon the exhibition and production of contemporary visual arts, incorporating various aspects of multimedia projects, painting, printmaking, working with moving images and more. If you would much prefer a slightly more traditional art gallery, then The Royal West of England Academy should be more than agreeable. The Royal West of England Academy was the city’s first art gallery and it now has more than one thousand two hundred artistic works dating from the 19C up to the present day.

You will discover that there are plenty tourist attractions in the city of Bristol. One of the most interesting places to visit is Bristol Zoo which houses more than four hundred and fifty diverse types of creature. Bristol Zoo is also helping in the conservation of endangered species of mammals, amphibians and insects. from around the earth.

If equine matters excite you then a few hours spent at Horseworld should be your perfect day out for you and your family. A visit to Horseworld allows you to meet horses, ponies and donkeys which have been rescued from dire situations. If it interests you you can even indulge in the hands on feeding of the beasts. A further 2 visitor attractions which you might also find interesting are Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, which provide all the things you will require for a thrilling day out for the family.

If you are in the process of considering taking a break in the city of  Bristol it is incredibly important that you book your  lodgings at the earliest moment as, unfortunately Bristol hotel and guest house accommodation tend to be amazingly busy and are frequently fully booked for weeks or even months in advance. If you have a large family you might find that serviced apartments in Bristol are a more affordable option.