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The Travellers and Gypsy annual horse fair in Appleby, Westmoreland is held on the second weekend of June. Stay locally at the Manor Hotel which is costly, or take a day trip from Carlisle. The Carlisle to Settle train stops at Appleby. Watch the horses being washed in the local river followed by the horse parade. Wander around the fields to see people involved in old crafts such as shoe shodding, embroidery, making wooden pegs and fortune telling.
The community camp in modern campervans and the traditional Vardos are all over the fields. In the evening, watch the horse and buddy races. It's great to be amongst this community mostly ignored by the mainstream. Eat and drink locally or in the pub.
This family-run Italian restaurant has fantastic food is fantastic for reasonable prices. A two-course meal for two with a bottle of wine cost under £30. Suitable for children as the menu contains pizza and pasta dishes, and there’s a great selection for vegetarians.
It’s easy to get to by tube or bus, and a five minute walk from the Thames, which is ideal for an after-dinner stroll.
The venue is quite small and always busy so it can get quite loud, but there is seating outside which is perfect in the summer. The service is outstanding and staff are very friendly. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
192-196 Jamaica Rd, London SE16 4RT;
tel: 020 7064 4631;
Two minute walk from Bermondsey tube station;
Local bus routes C10, 188, 47, 381 and P13
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This cheap and cheerful Pakistani restaurant is probably not worth the tube journey to Upton Park all by itself, but very nearly.
This is an Asian McDonalds practically. Big family groups turn up for Pakistani feasts. Queue up at the counter and order kebabs, curries, dhals and bread to share. It will all be carried across to your table on a groaning tray.
Swig back sugary Rubicon drinks and get them to box up some desserts (I recommend their kheer) to take home – there’s no way you will have space straight after eating your meal.
Wander slowly back towards the tube looking in the windows at all the sari/sweetmeat/jewellery shops.
222-226 Green Street, E7 8LE
Left out of Upton Park tube and keep on walking.... (maybe 10 minutes)
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There are several of these apartments all over London. They are a very reasonable alternative to a hotel and can be booked for a minimum of one night. In addition to a separate bedroom, there is also a small kitchen and dining area which is a real boon when visiting with small children.
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What a jumble, what a treasure trove. This is an old galleried museum with everything under the sun - rock collections, uniforms, old newspaper cuttings, ancient photographs from Galloway's past and a great assortment of petrified fish. If you're tired of the art exhibits in this little town, nip inside and get lost in the clutter. And it's all free.
St Mary Street
Kirkcudbright
A 14th-century farmhouse set in its own 43 acre nature reserve. On the edge of the Black Mountains half a mile from Offa’s Dyke Path. Four-poster beds, antiques, mullioned windows, great views. £33pp, £31 for two nights or more.
Llanveynoe, Longtown, Herefordshire
01873 860356
www.golden-valley.co.uk/olchoncourt
To hell with the detractors who will no doubt bemoan the inevitable gentrification of Broadway Market. I for one, only just happened upon this much-forgotten (but very rapidly being rediscovered by all and sundry it would seem) corner of London, when I moved to Hackney last summer. And thus on the same note, to hell with those who will inevitably proclaim this gem of a pub isn’t as good as it used to be. What a wonderful place! A mighty fine array of Belgian beers are available in this relaxed and very cosy boozer that also has a lovely restaurant next door. Admittedly, I can’t vouch for the Sunday lunches, however having sampled the varied menu on offer during the week I can attest that the dishes are far superior to your usual gastro-pub offerings. The manager gave us a genuine welcome and went out of his way to ensure everything was to our satisfaction – something which is again a breath of fresh air in this city where apathetic service seems to be the norm.
24-28 Broadway Market, Hackney
Only available in the summer months, but ideal for the budget traveller and visiting groups. Four different residences (Hampstead/Waterloo/London Bridge/Denmark Hill) offering B&B or room-only ensuite in student accommodation from £19 per night. Very hard to find cheaper in central London.
www.kcl.ac.uk/kcvb;
tel: 0207 848 1700;
email: stopover@kcl.ac.uk
Jury’s Inn (three-star), located on Waterfront Plaza, approx 300m south of Midland Rail Station - the largest hotel in the East Midlands and very good value for money - great for exploring Nottingham’s city centre. Other good hotels for the business district are Thistle, Hilton and Express by Holiday Inn.
200m west of Midland Rail Station and Station St tram stop.
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3BJ
0115 901 6700
www.jurysdoyle.com
Britannia (four-star), is located on the corner of St James St and Maid Marion Way.
Chapel Quarter hotels are best reached by tram (Royal Centre stop 300m walk west).
1 St James Street, Nottingham NG1 6BN
0115 988 4000
www.britanniahotels.com
Park Plaza (four-star), located on Maid Marian Way about 300m south of the Chapel Quarter.
Chapel Quarter hotels are best reached by tram (Royal Centre stop 300m walk west).
41 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GD
0115 947 7200.
Tucked away on a quiet street in Fitzrovia, this trendy five-star hotel is home to an intimate basement cinema. The Sunday night film club costs about £35 and includes a three-course meal at Oscar, the hotel's restaurant, and entrance to a film screening.
It's an affordable way to wine, dine and flop in front of a celluloid classic. The bright orange leather seats are pretty stylish and roomy enough to snuggle up in the back row-would really impress on a first date.
15-17 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RJ; 020 7806 2000;
Goodge Street station is the nearest underground;
www.charlottestreethotel.com
A lovely low-lit restaurant just off Charlotte Street, serving top-end Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese food in a French colonial-style townhouse.
Not the cheapest but perfect date or anniversary territory.
1 Percy Street, London W1T 1DB
LIVE magazine is a youth publication, designed for the youths across the South of London. It is fast becoming the last word in youth culture and is rapidly becoming recognised in the mainstream media. The best part is yet to come. All of the journalists and creative designers are all between the ages of 11-21. The writers are mentored by professional journalists. This publication is blazing a trail through South London and is of a pristine standard. You can access them in libraries, secondary schools, youth clubs, south London based connexions and other places where youths "hang out".
34-44 Tunstall Road, London SW9 8DAContact them on: 020 7326 5979 or email on live@live-magazine.co.uk
The ultimate night spot if, drinking, dancing and having a good time is your type of thing. This club offers a cultural blend of the hottest popular music in the world, including the likes of Arabic, Spanish, dance and R'n'B. If you're not completely fulfilled after all of this; you can book a table, order a meal and smoke the shisha until you "get some satisfaction". (Guestlist starts from £10)
9 Hanover Street, London W1S 1YFContact the promoter Delly Raheem on: 07887 592 929
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