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Everything You Need to Know Before Attending Hay Festival 2024

For bibliophiles, the quaint settlement of Hay-on-Wye likely needs no introduction. The book town of Wales is famous for its many bookshops, shelving on the streets, and of course, Hay Festival, an annual literary festival celebrating all book-related affairs. Hay Festival 2024 dates Thursday May 23rd – Sunday June 2nd You can now purchase an …

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What is Boxing Day and Why is it Celebrated?

If you happen to live in the UK, then you’ll know that the day after Christmas comes Boxing Day! But what is Boxing Day? And why is it celebrated in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and other commonwealth countries? A Brief History of Boxing Day Falling on the 26th of December, …

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Hay-on-Wye Guide: The Adorably Cute Book Town of Wales

Books in the ruins of a fairytak-like castle, shelves on the streets, and more little boutique bookstores than you could ever have thought possible: this is Hay-on-Wye, an adorable book town on the Welsh/ English border. Here’s your guide to the best bookstores in Hay on Wye and the best attractions in the book town. …

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Pengenffordd Guide: A Visit to the Brecon Beacons

When planning our road trip through Southern England and Wales a couple of weeks ago, there was one place I absolutely wanted to visit: the Brecon Beacons. But with the winter days being as short as they are, a trip to the National Park was looking more and more unlikely… Unless we actually stayed overnight …

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Best of the South West: Three Days in England & Wales Itinerary

In spite of the rain, South West England and Southern Wales truly are beautiful places to visit- perhaps even some of the most stunning locations in the entirety of the United Kingdom. Full of culture and oodles of history, a road trip here is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. Soak up the …

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