Wetherspoons to Open Six New Pubs Across the UK in September
Wetherspoons confirms six new pub openings this September, including its first-ever Manchester Airport venue, The Belle Vue, plus sites in Crewe, Southampton, and Bedford.
Category : Hospitality Tourism
Jet2 Bid for a Break: act before September 11
Jet2's Bid for a Break returns, letting customers bid for a 7-night family holiday to Corfu or La Palma, bidding closes 10am September 11.
Blenheim Palace Sunday Roast, 90 Mins from Brum
Blenheim Palace offers a seasonal Sunday roast at the Orangery, 90 minutes from Birmingham, with dishes from £22 to £30 and vegetables from its own garden.
500-year-old Wiltshire manor to become luxury hotel
Wiltshire Council approves plans to convert Grade I listed Hazelbury Manor in Box into a hotel, aiming to boost visitor economy and preserve heritage.
300-year-old Cotswold cottage 40 miles from Birmingham praised
Inglenook Cottage, a Grade II listed 300-year-old thatched cottage in Broad Campden, 40 miles from Birmingham, is available for autumn breaks from £726 per week via Rural Retreats.
UK's best spa hotel Hoar Cross Hall: I didn't want to leave
Hoar Cross Hall, named AA's best spa hotel for 2025-26, offers a Purity Spa Stay from £210 per person, with outdoor pools, fine dining, and activities—just an hour from Birmingham.
TUI agent reveals 7 autumn holiday destinations still warm
TUI travel agent Jane Cox reveals seven autumn holiday destinations, from Egypt and the Canaries to Mexico and Thailand, where Brits can still enjoy warm, sunny weather in October and November.
Bristol Airport Frankfurt Route Announced by Discover Airlines
Discover Airlines will launch a twice-weekly Bristol to Frankfurt service from May 2027, boosting business travel and tourism in the South West, says Bristol Airport.
Wirral tourism up 2% to £547.5m, leaders hail boost
Wirral's visitor economy grew 2% in 2025 to £547.5m, with leaders now targeting Liverpool visitors and Birkenhead's Town of Culture bid to drive further growth.
Nationwide and Visa launch £20k Let's Celebrate Towns contest
Towns across the UK can enter Visa and Nationwide's Let's Celebrate Towns competition by October 25, with five £20,000 grants for community projects.
Holidaymakers urged to pack these essential items
Travel expert Alex Dyer shares a compact holiday kit for Birmingham Airport travellers, covering cabin-bag essentials, medicines and first-aid items.
Shakespeare Pullman First Class Afternoon Tea Review
The Shakespeare Pullman first class afternoon tea offers a luxurious journey through Warwickshire with fine dining, champagne, and scenic views, priced at £89 per person.
Shropshire Spa Break for Two Cut to £99
A luxury Shropshire spa break for two, including dinner, breakfast, and pool access, has been reduced to £99, offering significant savings for a relaxing getaway.
Snowdonia Country House Stay from £79
Book a stay at the Grand Snowdonia Country House in Betws-y-Coed from just £79 per night, with breakfast included, via Travelzoo.
Mayor slams ECA prices, backs Perry Barr pub with mixed grill
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker criticised £18.50 pork rolls at European Athletics Championships, instead dining at Church Tavern in Perry Barr, urging support for local hospitality.
Olympian slams £18.50 pork roll at European Athletics Championships
Olympic silver medallist Sharron Davies criticizes food and ticket prices at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, calling for affordability.
Drayton Manor warns of roadwork delays this week
Drayton Manor alerts visitors to roadworks from Aug 11-14, causing delays. Lichfield Street closed until Wednesday; extra travel time advised.
Birmingham Airport Flights to Sofia with £1.20 Pints
Birmingham Airport offers direct Ryanair flights to Sofia, Bulgaria, from £122 round-trip. Pints cost as low as £1.20, with cheap food and hotels.
Leamington Spa: UK's Most Underrated Town, Tourists Say
Tourists call Leamington Spa, 26 minutes from Birmingham by train, the UK's most underrated town, praising its Victorian architecture, parks, and indie food scene for a perfect day trip or weekend break.
Ponte Italian restaurant opening in Birmingham this September
Ponte café & restaurant, an authentic Italian spot, will open in Birmingham in September at 58 Newhall Street, serving breakfast to dinner with wines and coffee.
Stunning Cotswolds lodge with peaceful lake views praised
The Lily Pad, a New England style lodge at Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester, earns rave reviews for its peaceful lake views, great walks, and well-equipped interiors, with stays from £122 a night.
Llangollen: Seaside Vibes 90 Minutes from Birmingham
Discover Llangollen, a picturesque town just 90 minutes from Birmingham, offering steam trains, canal boats, white water rafting, indie shops, and more.
Travel Dupes: UK Travellers Choose Alternatives to Beat Overtourism
British travellers are increasingly choosing 'travel dupes'—less crowded, affordable alternatives to popular hotspots—to escape overtourism and high costs, according to recent analysis.
Big Food Festival Debuts in Aberystwyth with Free Entry
Big Food Festival comes to Aberystwyth for the first time, Aug 21-23, at Penweddig. Free entry, handpicked vendors, Welsh drinks, family and dog friendly.
Park Holidays Summer Sale: Last-Minute UK Breaks
Park Holidays UK has launched a summer sale with up to 30% off last-minute breaks across 30+ parks, including free kids' places.
TUI Launches Sundeals Budget Holidays from £234pp
TUI's new Sundeals brand offers budget summer holidays to Spain, Greece, Turkey from £234pp, with over 100 destinations and 20,000 hotels.
Welsh Family Escape Felt a World Away
A family from Birmingham found a Welsh retreat that felt worlds apart, offering stunning scenery and tranquility, proving a short drive can transport you.
Ghent: Historic Belgian City Break Without the Crowds
Discover Ghent, a walkable Belgian city with a medieval castle, canals, and authentic culture, offering a quieter alternative to Bruges and Brussels.
Wagamama Opens at BHX Departure Lounge
Wagamama has opened at Birmingham Airport, offering pan-Asian dishes and a breakfast menu to travellers from 4am daily.
Poms café opens in Sutton Coldfield Gracechurch Centre
Poms, an award-winning brunch café chain, has opened its first Birmingham location at Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield, offering brunch, coffee, and cocktails.
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