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This June, a 1,000-boat flotilla, a chain of 3,000 lights and other glamorous pageants will mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne. Here is a primer for the weekend’s events.
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22 May 2012
If you venture beyond the country’s noble heritage and classic landmarks, there is a motley crew of eccentric, unexpected and even raunchy attractions.
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18 May 2012
Gathering food in the wild is becoming a popular pastime in cities around the world, enlightening locals to the edible delights on their doorsteps.
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10 May 2012
From the dreaming spires of Oxford to sophisticated, sexy Brighton, from upper crust Windsor and Eton to classy Bath, you can easily hop on a train or bus to a range of real gems.
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27 April 2012
Celebrate International Record Store Day with five independent shops that should be on every musically-inclined traveller’s itinerary.
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19 April 2012
The official 2012 Torch Relay is set to begin in May, passing through a stellar line-up of the UK’s greatest attractions as it spreads the word about the Olympic Games.
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28 March 2012
A new exhibition at Kensington Palace, which reopens 26 March, displays objects amassed during Queen Victoria’s life, from her silk baby shoes to her wedding dress.
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26 March 2012
The World Shakespeare Festival, which runs from April to November 2012, will be the biggest and most varied celebration of the Bard ever attempted.
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22 March 2012
During the summer festivities, get around easily and get some sleep, all while avoiding the maddening mobs and inflated hotel prices.
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06 March 2012
The buzz surrounding this summer’s high-profile events will be painful for bargain-seeking business travellers, as demand rises for hotels and transport.
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28 February 2012
A selection of these Food & Drink articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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