A quirky & fascinating guide to Britain`s railways, Bradt`s Britain from the Rails is perfect not only as an entertaining armchair read but as a handy guidebook to help readers explore the country at a slower, more personal pace. This expanded & updated second edition has an attractive fresh design, clear maps & a new section on ` Britain`s Secret Railways`. Full of fascinating titbits, weird accidents & odd characters, it is a thorough & humorous collection perfect for commuters & local history fans alike. With the number of `staycations` on the rise & increased interest in lowering one`s carbon footprint, this guide helps those who don`t, can`t or won`t drive or fly. Author Benedict Le Vey is a national newspaper sub-editor who has also written Bradt`s popular Eccentric titles. ...

For generations, the British have been exploring the great British countryside by tent & caravan. This nostalgic guide to Britain under canvas will help you to get out there & celebrate the great outdoors, whatever the weather. A range of handy hints
- from pitching a tent to building a campfire
- ensures you stay safe & dry throughout your outdoor adventure, while one-pot recipes, barbeque & picnic ideas makes it easy to eat like a king even in the wilderness. Campfire Pizza, Sausage Stew & Chicken Hot Pot are all delicious & simple to make, & many ingredients can be picked or caught locally, making the most of nature`s larder. There are games & outdoor adventures for all ages
- pond dipping & tracking wildlife get you up close to nature, while kite-flying & building a woodland den brings out the adventurer in everyone. A gazetteer of the National Trust`s beautiful camping sites, from the stunning scenery of the Lake District to seaside fun in Devon & Cornwall, is also included.


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A new edition of this comprehensive golf course guide, fully updated for 2010 with descriptions of each course, details of course designers & golf professionals. Over 2, 500 golf courses in Britain & Ireland are included, with prices, opening times, leisure facilities, directions & websites included. Details for visitors include green fees, leisure facilities & entry restrictions are featured. & each course is listed in county & town order for easy reference. Championship courses have full-page entries, special interest courses are highlighted & there is a full driving range index. Recommended accommodation is given for each course, & every featured hotel & guest accommodation has been inspected & rated by the AA's professional team of inspectors. ...

Fully updated for 2011 with descriptions of each course, details of course designers & golf professionals. Details for visitors include green fees, leisure facilities & entry restrictions. Each course is listed in county & town order for easy reference. Championship courses have full-page entries, special interest courses are highlighted & there is a full driving range index. Recommended accommodation is given for each course, & every featured hotel & guest accommodation has been inspected & rated by the AA's inspectors. ...

Britain Golf Course Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

A new edition of this comprehensive Hotel guide, fully updated for 2010. There are almost 4, 000 establishments featured, listed by county, inspected & rated for quality by the AA's professional team of inspectors, each graded with 1 to 5 stars, with AA red stars highlighting top hotels. Over 800 budget hotels are featured, ideal for overnight stops. Plus, up-to-date details of room prices, credit cards, parking, directions, leisure facilities & websites throughout. Central reservation telephone numbers are featured for the major hotel groups. ...

The UK's best-selling hotel guide to over 3, 500 AA inspected & rated hotels. All the establishments featured have been officially inspected & rated for quality by the AA's professional inspectors, each graded with 1 to 5 stars, with AA red stars highlighting top hotels. There are more establishments offering more choice than competing guides & over 500 budget hotels are featured, ideal for overnight stops. Plus, up-to-date details of room prices, credit cards, parking, directions & leisure facilities throughout. Central reservation telephone numbers are featured for the major hotel groups. ...

Britain Hotel Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

Britain Hotel Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

Britain in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...