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Think Britain, Think Paull Your Personal Travel Advisor
Issue 338 | 21st July 2020
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Welcome |
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Let me add a bit more colour and excitement to your Wednesday with an invitation to spend some time at the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park near Chester.
Then, take your imagination for a stroll among some exhilarating YouTube experiences with jousting at 11th century Arundel Castle, Elizabethan England at the Shakespeare Houses in Stratford upon Avon, the re-enacted 1066 Battle of Hastings and the dramatic history displayed at Kynren near Durham.
Finally, some interesting travel less, see more FIT and small group tour ideas in York as featured in last week’s Britain Insider column.
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Visit Today’s Virtual Tatton Park Flower Show |
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The Royal Horticultural Society stage the annual Tatton Park Flower Show near Chester AND IT’S ON TODAY, VIRTUALLY. Use the link below to discover a celebration of fabulous flowers, iconic Back to Back Gardens, see practical demonstrations from established Tatton Park show nurseries and meet some of the garden designers of the future. |
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Joust the Ticket |
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The world’s longest jousting tournament takes place annually at the end of July at Arundel Castle on England’s south coast. As the season’s highlight, it promises nothing less than a true clash of the titans with plenty of fierce rivalries along the way. Archery, falconry displays, hand to hand combat, it’s got the lot.
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Discover The Shakespeare Houses |
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In addition to visiting the Bard’s Birthplace in Stratford upon Avon, ensure that you allow at least a full day to discover Shakespeare’s family home and where his wife grew up. Make sure you visit the next generation of Shakespeare’s elegant abode and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working Tudor farm.
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Relive The Battle Of Hastings |
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This is probably the most famous battle in English history. Every October, passionate and fully equipped re-enactors bring to life the atmosphere and tension of the 1066 conquest as King Harold and his Saxon army take on Duke William and his Norman soldiers in a fight for the English throne. Watch this space for more information. |
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Kynren, An Epic Tale Of England |
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Performed every Saturday evening between 7th August – 11th September 2021 near Durham, this spectacular live action outdoor show is presented on a 7.5-acre stage by a 1,000-strong cast who immerse you in a 2,000-year tale of the history of England. Stand by for ground-shaking invasions, royal splendour, wars, heroic sacrifice, daily life and seismic change.
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Hub And Spoke Tours - York |
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As you know, I’m a passionate believer in Travel Less See More tours. For a long time, I’ve championed the Cotswolds as a countryside base for 3-4-night stays and I’m also recommending the great Viking city of York as the base for imaginative, value added hub and spoke tours of Yorkshire. Check out last week’s Britain Insider.
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