Publisher's Synopsis
This revised edition of the "Which?" guide to weekend breaks focuses on places and activities that appeal to people taking short-break holidays in Britain.;The Welsh Marches and the rest of Wales, and Scotland are covered. The regions covered in England are the north-east and north-west, the Cotswolds, Midlands, mid-west, south and south-east, East Anglia, Thames and Chilterns, south-west, and London. Resort and city break sections highlight main and secondary sights, shopping, beaches as appropriate, children's attractions, where to stay and eat, nightlife, getting around, and local festivals. Interesting walks, mostly of half a day's duration are included in each section. There are routes for touring by car, and "themed" itineraries, e.g. for gardens or castles, and ideas for family days out. A new section looks at health farms, self-catering and activity weekends, Christmas and New Year breaks, and farmhouse holidays. A list of hotel chains and tour operators that offer weekend deals is also provided.
