The downpours that have plagued the UK and Ireland this summer have left us all feeling decidedly grey and it has had nothing to do with a certain book that has been doing the rounds.The recession may have lifted somewhat during the recent Olympic Games but for many of us a package holiday remains o...
Here at Jurys Inn, we love Scotland! We love the Highlands, rivers, lakes and historic cities but we’ve noticed that one fantastic aspect of Scotland is often overlooked: the Highland Games! With this in mind, we’ve created the Jurys Inn guide to The Highland Games so that you won’...
While all eyes are drawn toward London this summer for the myriad of sporting events taking place, other U.K. cities are open for business as usual! If you’re looking for a weekend or midweek break to explore somewhere new, there are plenty of other U.K. cities which have more than enough attr...
With the economic downturn gripping most residents of the UK and Ireland, many travellers are planning to stay close to home in order to save cash. In addition to this, international travel has become increasingly difficult, as many areas of the world are not considered safe and airport security que...
Swindon, in Wiltshire, was in the past known as a railway town, its station being on the line from London Paddington to Bristol. This makes it perfect for day trips even as far as London! The city is midway between Bristol (40 miles west) and Reading (east), anda mere 81 miles from London so it is a...