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Drayton Manor Theme Park

Would all the excitement of Drayton Manor Theme Park and Thomas Land prove to be far too much fun for one family day out? TripReporter sends the Wallace family of two adults and two kids to give us a thorough and exhausting testing. Here is their verdict on Drayton Manor Theme Park

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Walking the Salt Route in Liguria

The medieval Salty Way takes you through an unspoiled part of Italy and offers delicious hearty food along the way. Join Rupert Parker as he tries walking the Salt Route in Liguria..

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Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel. Famous Footballers favourite hotel

Durham town may be immortalised in Roger Whittaker’s famous song, but there is perhaps a more legendary destination just a few minutes’ drive out of town at the Ramside Hall Hotel.

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Harissa Restaurant

Considering Harissa is all about fresh healthy eating, it was a surprise to find it located in Sandyford, Newcastle’s student district..

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Jesmond Dene House

Considering Jesmond Dene House is within walking distance of Newcastle’s city centre, to find it surrounded by woodland and river comes as a very pleasant surprise.

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Park Weggis Hotel

Sylvia the keeper of the bar at the sumptuous Park Weggis Hotel, is something of a whiskey buff I’m led to believe. So I leave the choice of my late night dram to her. After all, as they say, why have a dog and bark yourself.

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