Britain on the Cheap

The NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival will throw an epic finale with the free New Year’s Eve Winter Carnival from 2:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Newcastle’s Ice Queen and her entourage will lead the fun, with a carnival atmosphere in the streets around the city monument. At 5:15 p.m., you can join the parade on its way to [...]

Is your wallet up for a major splash out this holiday season? The Ritz London on Piccadilly in Mayfair is ready to oblige with a series of festive dates, from the first afternoon tea through New Year’s Eve. The hotel, festooned in gold and red, has been welcoming revelers for more than a century. Afternoon [...]

Looking to splash out a bit this holiday season? The Orient-Express has planned special excursions and day trips aboard British Pullman and Northern Belle trains throughout the UK from the end of November through New Year’s. Day trips begin with brunch and a Bellini on the outward journey and a four-course meal with champagne and [...]

It’s not too early to think about New Year’s! Be the king or queen of your own castle at the UK’s Best B&B 2009, Augill Castle near Kirkby, Cumbria. The three-day package begins with afternoon tea Dec. 31, then dinner, wines and midnight champagne. New Year’s Day includes three meals, with dancing to a live [...]