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Weekend & Short Breaks in Stratford-Upon-Avon

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.

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Going against tradition

Going 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.

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Wedding Traditions from Around the World

Wedding Traditions from Around the World

This month we take a look how different countries each have their own unique wedding customs

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In the kitchen with Head Chef Mark Burton

In 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.

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Top tips for summer hanging baskets and containers

Top tips for summer hanging baskets and containers

by Chris Clark, Groundsman at Crathorne Hall Hotel

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Moroccan lamb rump with spiced cous cous recipe

Moroccan lamb rump with spiced cous cous recipe

by Richard Walker, Head Chef at Fawsley Hall Hotel

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Summer Cocktail Recipe

Summer Cocktail Recipe

by Ionut Cristian Ursu, Terrace Manager at Grand Jersey Hotel

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Sunday roast

Sunday 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

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Santa Pod Raceway

Santa Pod Raceway

Home of the FIA European Drag Racing Championships, the fastest & loudest motorsport on Earth!

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Tiger’s Indoor Play

Tiger’s Indoor Play

Tiger’s Indoor Play is one of the region’s largest indoor play centres.

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