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Weekend & Short Breaks in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Located just six miles from the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, Ettington Park Hotel is perfectly located for sightseers, shoppers and theatre-goers.
Read ArticleGoing against tradition
Traditional weddings are becoming a thing of the past, as more couples throw out the rule book. We meet Tristan and Duncan who did just that and hosted a three-day extravaganza that will live with them forever at Crathorne Hall Hotel, North Yorkshire.
Read ArticleWedding Traditions from Around the World
This month we take a look how different countries each have their own unique wedding customs
Read ArticleIn the kitchen with Head Chef Mark Burton
Meet the head chef at Audleys Wood Hotel Mark Burton, who loves working with regional flavours and seasonal ingredients to create elegant, tasty dishes.
Read ArticleTop tips for summer hanging baskets and containers
by Chris Clark, Groundsman at Crathorne Hall Hotel
Read ArticleMoroccan lamb rump with spiced cous cous recipe
by Richard Walker, Head Chef at Fawsley Hall Hotel
Read ArticleSunday roast
The Sunday roast is a time-honoured tradition and at Hand Picked Hotels we love nothing more than a roast with all the trimmings
Read ArticleSanta Pod Raceway
Home of the FIA European Drag Racing Championships, the fastest & loudest motorsport on Earth!
Read ArticleTiger’s Indoor Play
Tiger’s Indoor Play is one of the region’s largest indoor play centres.
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