Holidaying in the UK: London, Birmingham and Manchester

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A millennium of history together with an
unparalleled range of sporting and cultural attractions make the UK one the world's most popular
tourist destinations.

London:home of cool Britannia

One of
the true great cities of the world, London
is a year-round tourist mecca. Few cities can offer the wealth of historical
and cultural splendour that London
does. From the pageantry, pomp and ceremony of the royal quarter to the sheer
elan of the theatres and clubs and shopping, London is a world unto itself.

transport:getting
there and getting around:

The UK has
excellent transport network of domestic flights, coaches, and railways. There
are ferries from Europe and Ireland
and trains from France and Brussels via the Channel
tunnel. London is the center of the UK rail network
with seven major lines converging on the capital.

Climate

The
weather is the main preoccupation of the British and with good reason - it's so
unpredictable. The capricious nature of the weather can result in some
surprises and it's wise to be prepared for anything. But on the whole, the
climate is temperate. Temperatures in summer range from 14-30 Celsius. In the
winter, temperatures plunge to 1-5
C, the days are short and dark and frosts and snow are
the order of the day.

accommodation: from cheap stays to luxury resorts

Check
on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in London

events

Other
than all-year round concerts, sports events, plays and shows, there are
world-famous annual events too. For sports fans there's Wimbledon
in May and classical music buffs can attend the proms, a series of concerts in
the Royal Albert Hall during August.

If you
enjoy a touch of pageantry, you can enjoy the changing of the guard in the
forecourt of Buckingham
Palace at 11:30am every
day in summer and every other day in winter. And if you're there in April,
don't miss the trooping of the colour on the Queen's birthday.

Birmingham:city of a thousand delights

Once called
the ‘city of a thousand trades’, Birmingham is now home to the UK's second
largest population and a gateway to the heart of England. Birmingham
is now home to a broad array of visual and performing arts, music and theatre
from such institutions as the City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

transport:getting
there and getting around:

From London, you can reach Birmingham in just 2 hours and 30 minutes
along the M40. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) connects with many
far-flung destinations including Dubai, Chicago and New
York. Birmingham
is also a hub for long-distance rail and coach services. Birmingham New Street
Station is the major train station. For long distance coaches, the coach
station in Digbeth. Local buses are boarded at the Bull Ring bus station. Birmingham also has
an extensive network of cycle routes.

Accommodation: from cheap stays to luxury resorts

Check
on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in Birmingham.

events

*Birmingham social and
entertainment calendar is filled with concerts, art exhibitions, and comedy
shows. Here are just a few of the most popular.

*With
a large Irish population, one of the years most exciting events is the St
Patrick's Day Parade Festival held in March.

*September
ArtsFest: This is the UK's
largest free arts festival. It draws over 100,000 visitors each year.

Manchester:soccer mecca and cool, green metropolis

Famous
now for its high-profile soccer teams, Manchester
is another British city with a history dating back to the Romans.

transport:getting
there and getting around:

Efficient
transport services make Manchester
the gateway to the North of England. Trains regularly connect with London
Euston. Journey time is around three hours. National Express coaches serve Manchester from a variety
of destinations. Manchester
International Airport
connect with a range of domestic and international destinations. Public
transport in Greater Manchester includes buses, coaches, Metrolink trams, and
the local rail network.

accommodation: from cheap stays to luxury resorts

Check
on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in Manchester

events

*Manchester
Jazz Festival 21 - 28 July,
citywide. The best contemporary jazz from the north and beyond.

*Manchester Pride. 17 - 27
August Manchester's
annual gay festival.

*Manchester
Food and Drink Festival in October celebrates the finest Mancunian food and
drink.

*Manchester Christmas
Lights Switch-on in November at Albert
Square. Celebrate
the beginning of the festive season.

About the Author

Alistair White has been in the travel industry for over 20 years and is the founder and CEO of <a href="http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/" title="Cheaper than Hotels"> Cheaper than Hotels</a>. Cheaper Than Hotels offers Cheap<a href="http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/United-Kingdom/London/" title="hotels in London"> hotels in Londen</a>.

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