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		<title>What Are the Best Musicals to See in London?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[London is one of the rare cities hosting so many musical and theatre shows. So why don’t you book a show whilst visiting? It would be a great experience during your holidays in the English capital. Have a look at the top 5 of the best musicals in London below: &#160; 1- The Lion King The Lion King is a must-see show! Of course everyone knows the story because of the famous animated Disney film. The Lion King London opened in 1999 and has been a best-selling show ever since. With music by Elton John, the African rhythms and décor, you will be completely immersed in the magical story of Simba. 2- Mamma Mia Mamma Mia is a musical gathering Abba’s greatest hits around Sophie’s story. Living on a Greek island with her mother, Sophie is in search of her identity. She is getting married but she doesn’t know her&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>London is one of the rare cities hosting so many musical and theatre shows. So why don’t you book a show whilst visiting? It would be a great experience during your holidays in the English capital. Have a look at the <strong>top 5 of the best musicals in London below:</strong></p>
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<h4>1- The Lion King</h4>
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<p>The Lion King is a must-see show! Of course everyone knows the story because of the famous animated <strong>Disney</strong> film. The Lion King London opened in 1999 and has been a best-selling show ever since. With <strong>music by Elton John</strong>, the African rhythms and décor, you will be completely immersed in the magical story of Simba.</p>
<h4>2- Mamma Mia</h4>
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<p>Mamma Mia is a musical gathering <strong>Abba</strong>’s greatest hits around Sophie’s story. Living on a Greek island with her mother, Sophie is in search of her identity. She is getting married but she doesn’t know her father so she decides to look for him before the big day. This musical is the highest grossing live action musical film of all time; book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!</p>
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<h4>3- Wicked</h4>
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<p>Based on the famous novel “<em>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</em>”, Wicked tells the story of the Witches of Oz: a friendship between two young women who meet as sorcery students. The show has been acclaimed as “a world class West End musical with stunning spectacle, a heart-warming story and unforgettable songs” (Official London Theatre).</p>
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<h4>4- Matilda</h4>
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<p>Matilda’s character is inspired by Roald Dahl’s novel (<strong>Roald Dahl</strong> wrote <em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</em>). Matilda is a young girl neglected by her parents; she is very clever and discovers that she has a special power! Go to the show to find out the ending 😉</p>
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<h4>5- Thriller</h4>
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<p>A tribute to the king of Pop Michael Jackson, Thriller will astonish you! Featuring the first songs performed by the Jackson 5 to his most famous hits such as Billie Jean and of course Thriller, the show brings back to life one of the best singer in the world for a few hours. The dance movements and mimics are quite impressive as well!</p>
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		<title>Quelles sont les meilleures comédies musicales à voir à Londres ?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Londres est une des rares villes à proposer tant de comédies musicales et pièces de théâtre. Alors, pourquoi ne pas réserver un spectacle pendant votre séjour? Ça serait une super expérience pendant vos vacances dans la capitale britannique. Jetez un œil au top 5 des meilleures comédies musicales à Londres ci-dessous : &#160; 1- Le Roi Lion Le Roi Lion est un spectacle à voir absolument ! Tout le monde connait bien sûr l’histoire du célèbre dessin animé Disney. Le spectacle a débuté en 1999 à Londres et demeure l’un des spectacles qui se vend le plus. Avec la musique d’Elton John, les rythmes et le décor africain vous serez complètement immergé dans la fabuleuse histoire de Simba. 2- Mamma Mia Mamma Mia est une comédie musicale regroupant les meilleurs tubes du groupe Abba. L’histoire se passe sur une ile grecque ou Sophie vit avec sa mère. Elle ne connait pas&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Londres est une des rares villes à proposer tant de comédies musicales et pièces de théâtre. Alors, pourquoi ne pas réserver un spectacle pendant votre séjour? Ça serait une super expérience pendant vos vacances dans la capitale britannique. Jetez un œil au <strong>top 5 des meilleures comédies musicales à Londres</strong> ci-dessous :</p>
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<h4>1- Le Roi Lion</h4>
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<p>Le Roi Lion est un spectacle à voir absolument ! Tout le monde connait bien sûr l’histoire du célèbre dessin animé <strong>Disney</strong>. Le spectacle a débuté en 1999 à Londres et demeure l’un des spectacles qui se vend le plus. Avec la <strong>musique d’Elton John</strong>, les rythmes et le décor africain vous serez complètement immergé dans la fabuleuse histoire de Simba.</p>
<h4>2- Mamma Mia</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-592 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mamma-mia-203x300.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="384" />Mamma Mia est une comédie musicale regroupant les meilleurs tubes du groupe <strong>Abba</strong>. L’histoire se passe sur une ile grecque ou Sophie vit avec sa mère. Elle ne connait pas son père, à l’approche de son mariage elle décide de le chercher afin qu’il soit présent pour le grand jour. Cette comédie musicale est la plus rentable de tous les temps, alors réservez vos billets pour éviter la déception !</p>
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<h4>3- Wicked</h4>
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<p>Basé sur le célèbre roman «<em>Le magicien d’Oz</em>», Wicked raconte l’histoire des sorcières d’Oz : deux jeunes femmes se rencontrent en étudiant la magie et deviennent amies. Le spectacle a été acclamé de « comédie musicale de classe mondiale du West End avec un spectacle époustouflant, une histoire réconfortante et des chansons inoubliables » (citation de l’Official London Theatre).</p>
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<h4>4- Matilda</h4>
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<p>Le personnage de Matilda est inspiré par le roman de <strong>Roald Dahl</strong> (qui a aussi écrit <em>Charlie et la chocolaterie</em>). Matilda est une petite fille négligée par ses parents, elle est très intelligente et découvre qu’elle a un pouvoir spécial ! Allez voir le spectacle pour connaitre la suite 😉</p>
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<h4>5- Thriller</h4>
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<p>Hommage au <strong>Roi de la Pop Michael Jackson</strong>, Thriller vous surprendra ! Des toutes premières chansons interprétées par les <strong>Jackson 5</strong> jusqu’aux plus célèbres tubes tels que <em>Billie Jean</em> et bien sûr <em>Thriller</em>, le spectacle ramène à la vie l’un des meilleurs chanteurs au monde pour quelques heures. Les mouvements de danse et les mimiques sont tout aussi impressionnants !</p>
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		<title>Que Faire à Bath et ses Environs ?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1- Bath : une visite guidée de la ville et des Thermes Romains Bath est une ville située dans le Somerset, elle a le statut de cité. Elle fut fondée par les Romains pour en faire une ville thermale. Bath devint par la suite très populaire pour ses thermes et pour son architecture géorgienne. Elle est désormais inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco. Faites une visite guidée de la ville pour admirer les nombreux édifices architecturaux et surtout, visitez les Thermes Romains, symbole de la ville ! &#160; &#160; 2- Cardiff : le château, une visite guidée et le Big Pit Museum Cardiff est la capitale du Pays de Galles, elle se situe à l’Ouest de Bath à environ 1h15. Cardiff est célèbre pour accueillir de grands évènements sportifs, la ville a même obtenue le titre de Capitale Européenne du Sport en 2014, le rugby est le sport « préféré » des Gallois. Si vous êtes fan,&#8230;
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<h5>1- Bath : une visite guidée de la ville et des Thermes Romains</h5>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Bath est une ville située dans le Somerset, elle a le statut de cité. Elle fut fondée par les Romains pour en faire une ville thermale. Bath devint par la suite très populaire pour ses thermes et pour son architecture géorgienne. Elle est désormais <strong>inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’Unesco</strong>. Faites une visite guidée de la ville pour admirer les nombreux édifices architecturaux et surtout, visitez les Thermes Romains, symbole de la ville !</p>
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<h5>2- Cardiff : le château, une visite guidée et le Big Pit Museum</h5>
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<p><strong>Cardiff est la capitale du Pays de Galles</strong>, elle se situe à l’Ouest de Bath à environ 1h15. Cardiff est célèbre pour accueillir de grands évènements sportifs, la ville a même obtenue le titre de Capitale Européenne du Sport en 2014, le rugby est le sport « préféré » des Gallois. Si vous êtes fan, ne manquez pas de visiter le Millenium Stadium.</p>
<p>Baladez-vous dans le centre-ville librement ou faites un tour avec un guide local, finissez le tour par la visite du château de Cardiff, il fut construit par les Romains en 1091 !</p>
<p>À environ une heure de route depuis le centre vous rejoindrez le Big Pit, un musée classé au patrimoine industriel qui fut une mine de charbon de 1880 à 1980. Désormais la mine se visite et des ateliers sont organisés pour les écoles. Il est intéressant de voir comment était la vie des milliers d’hommes qui y travaillaient.</p>
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<h5>3- Bristol : les œuvres d’art de Banksy</h5>
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<p>Bristol se trouve en Angleterre à moins d’une heure de route de Bath. La ville fut autrefois un port majeur, notamment pour le commerce de textile et malheureusement le commerce d’esclaves. C’est une ville colorée construite en hauteur, vous pourrez notamment admirer le fameux <strong>Clifton Suspension bridge</strong>, symbole de la ville.</p>
<p>Le fameux artiste <strong>Banksy</strong> réalisa ses premières œuvres à Bristol, Banksy est un réalisateur et peintre spécialisé dans le Street art, il peint ses œuvres pour faire passer des messages souvent à connotation politique. Faites donc une visite guidée de la ville sur le thème Banksy et terminez par un atelier peinture (envoyez-nous un email pour plus d’informations).</p>
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<h5>4- Les Gorges de Cheddar</h5>
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<p>Les gorges de Cheddar sont situées tout près du village de Cheddar dans le Somerset. Les gorges abritent plusieurs grottes ou furent retrouvés de nombreux restes archéologiques dont le plus vieux squelette complet de Grande-Bretagne (vieux de 9000 ans). La grotte la plus surprenante est la <strong>grotte de</strong> <strong>Gough</strong>. L’une des routes (la B3135) menant aux Gorges a été élue <em>Best road for driving in the UK</em> tellement la vue y est spectaculaire !</p>
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<p>Pour réserver votre hébergement aux alentours de Bath et réserver les attractions et/ou votre transport <a href="http://maypoletravel.com/contact/index.html">contactez-nous ici.</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1- Bath : a guided tour of the city and the Roman Baths Bath is a town located in Somerset, it was originally founded by the Romans due to the proximity of thermal baths. Thanks to the baths and the gorgeous Georgian architecture the city slightly became more and more famous. It is now classified as a UNESCO world heritage site. Have a guided tour of the city to admire the numerous architectural buildings and above all, visit the Roman Baths, a symbol of the city. &#160; 2- Cardiff : a guided tour, the castle and the Big Pit Museum Cardiff is Wales’ capital city, it is located to the West of Bath (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away). Cardiff is famous for hosting many high-profile sporting events, it was even awarded the title of European Capital of Sport in 2014; rugby is the “favourite” welsh sport. If you are a&#8230;
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<h5>1- Bath : a guided tour of the city and the Roman Baths</h5>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-575 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Bath-300x205.jpg" alt="" width="412" height="282" />Bath is a town located in Somerset, it was originally founded by the Romans due to the proximity of thermal baths. Thanks to the baths and the gorgeous Georgian architecture the city slightly became more and more famous. It is now <strong>classified as a UNESCO world heritage site</strong>. Have a guided tour of the city to admire the numerous architectural buildings and above all, visit the Roman Baths, a symbol of the city.</p>
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<h5>2- Cardiff : a guided tour, the castle and the Big Pit Museum</h5>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-571 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cardiff-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="411" height="308" /><strong>Cardiff is Wales’ capital city</strong>, it is located to the West of Bath (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away). Cardiff is famous for hosting many high-profile sporting events, it was even awarded the title of European Capital of Sport in 2014; rugby is the “favourite” welsh sport. If you are a fan, do not miss the Millennium Stadium.</p>
<p>Have a stroll in the city centre freely or have a tour held by a local guide, end the tour by a visit of Cardiff castle which was built by the Romans in 1091!</p>
<p>At approximately an hour’s drive from Cardiff centre you’ll arrive at the Big Pit, a museum classified as an industrial heritage museum which was a coal mine from 1880 to 1980. Nowadays you can visit the mine and school groups can have special workshops. It is very interesting to see how life was for the thousands of men working there at that time.</p>
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<h5>3- Bristol : Banksy Street Art</h5>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-572 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Banksy-2-300x162.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="254" />Bristol is located in England, less than an hour’s drive from Bath. The town was once a major port, especially for textile trade and unfortunately slave trade. This is a colourful city, built high-up, among which the famous <strong>Clifton Suspension bridge</strong> stands.</p>
<p>The well-known artist <strong>Banksy</strong> first painted in Bristol’s streets, Banksy is a filmmaker and a painter specialising in street art, he paints to pass on messages, often with a political meaning. Go on a special guided tour of Banksy’s street art and finish with a painting workshop (send us an email for further information).</p>
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<h5>4- Cheddar Gorge</h5>
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<p>The Cheddar Gorge is located very close to Cheddar’s village in Somerset. The Gorge hosts several caves in which were found many archaeological remains including the oldest skeleton of Great Britain (9000 years old). The most surprising cave is <strong>Gough’s Cave</strong>; you can see hundreds of stalagmites! One of the roads leading to the Gorge (the B3135) was even elected <em>Best road for driving in the UK</em> as its view is so spectacular!</p>
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		<title>What Makes Christmas Special in the UK?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it really is in the UK when the country sparkles and there’s a special atmosphere in the air. It may not be as it is portrayed in Dickens novels with snow covered streets and Victorian lanterns and decorations, in fact white Christmases are rare, but there is something quite magical this time of year around the country… 1. Christmas Lights Most cities, towns and villages are twinkling by the time December comes around. High streets adorn beautiful lights, the most famous being those in Central London. The lights down Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Regent Street have become a tourist attraction in their own right and special walking tours and open top bus tours are available to book with Maypole Travel to get the best possible experience. People also look forward to the spectacular window displays at Harrods and Fortnum&#8230;
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<p>It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and it really is in the UK when the country sparkles and there’s a special atmosphere in the air. It may not be as it is portrayed in Dickens novels with snow covered streets and Victorian lanterns and decorations, in fact white Christmases are rare, but there is something quite magical this time of year around the country…</p>
<p><strong>1. Christmas Lights</strong></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-540" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/20181122_195044-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>Most cities, towns and villages are twinkling by the time December comes around. High streets adorn beautiful lights, the most famous being those in Central London. The lights down Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Regent Street have become a tourist attraction in their own right and special walking tours and open top bus tours are available to book with Maypole Travel to get the best possible experience. People also look forward to the spectacular window displays at Harrods and Fortnum and Mason.</p>
<p><strong>2. Food, glorious food!</strong></p>
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<p>It is a time for families and friends to come together and feast. We’ll worry about our waistline in January. On 25<sup>th</sup> December we surround ourselves with the ones we love for Christmas dinner; turkey and all the trimmings. And in case you weren’t stuffed enough, we finish off with Christmas pudding! Traditionally, a coin was mixed into the pudding and whoever found the coin would have good luck, but nowadays we are all to safety conscious to engage in such a wreckless activity! During Christmas dinner we pull crackers, another British tradition invented by Tom Smith of London in 1847.</p>
<p><strong>3. Christmas Markets</strong></p>
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<p>The whole country goes shopping mad in the lead up to Christmas and there are some lovely Christmas markets to stroll through. One of the main ones in London is in Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park but if you want a less manic setting, Greenwich market is the one to visit. Amble through with a mulled wine and take in the Christmassy atmosphere.</p>
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<p><strong>4. </strong><strong>Christmas Carols</strong></p>
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<p>Carollers are everywhere in December and it is quite calming when you are rushing around doing your Christmas shopping to take a minute and listen to the live soothing Christmas carols, and to truly remember the meaning of Christmas. Many carols such as &#8220;Good King Wenceslas&#8221; which have gained popularity today were printed in Piae Cantiones, a collection of late medieval Latin songs which was first published in 1582. Today carols are regularly sung at Christian religious services.</p>
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<p><strong>5. Pantomimes</strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p>Ask any British person if they have been to a panto and certainly the answer will be “yes!” Pantos spring up all over the UK at Christmas and New Year, they are family theatre productions with slapstick comedy based on a traditional fairy tale. The bigger productions almost always employ celebrities and feature gender-crossing parts and a “baddie”.  Audience participation is encouraged making pantos a much loved British tradition.</p>
<p><strong>6. The Queen’s Speech</strong></p>
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<p>At 15.00 GMT every Christmas Day, after finishing off Christmas dinner, the nation sits down to hear the Queen’s Speech (or we are supposed to anyway!). In a nutshell, it is a list of the laws that the government hopes to get approved by Parliament over the coming year and the Queen gives details of upcoming visits to the UK by other heads of state and any state visits she is making overseas. 2018 will be the 65<sup>th</sup> Queen’s Speech, she missed 2 when she was pregnant.</p>
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<p>If you would like to visit the UK for some Christmas shopping and of course some magic and sparkle, we can take the stress out of the arrangements for you. <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/contact/index.html">Contact us for more information.</a></p>
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		<title>Top 6 Things to Do in Liverpool</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Liverpool is the fourth biggest city in England, it used to be a major port due to his strategic location. It is a rich city in terms of architecture and culture, to be absolutely visited! Discover 6 things to do below: &#160; &#160; 1- A guided tour of the city Liverpool is a surprising city, mixing modernity and a range of different architectural styles going from the Tudor era until today. Liverpool is home to several ethnic communities, the Chinese community being the oldest in Europe. We can find the tallest Chinese arch of Europe standing in the quarter of Chinatown (it measures 44 feet). &#160; 2- Albert Dock Liverpool counts several docks, the most famous being the Albert Dock which gathers several classified buildings. The dock was once used to receive exotic goods such as cotton, tea, silk, sugar… Albert Dock is one of the most visited attractions of&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Liverpool is the fourth biggest city in England, it used to be a major port due to his strategic location. It is a rich city in terms of architecture and culture, to be absolutely visited! Discover 6 things to do below:</p>
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<h4>1- A guided tour of the city</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-520 aligncenter" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chinese-arch-Liverpool-300x185.jpg" alt="" width="574" height="354" /></p>
<p>Liverpool is a surprising city, mixing modernity and a range of different architectural styles going from the Tudor era until today. Liverpool is home to several ethnic communities, the Chinese community being the oldest in Europe. We can find the <strong>tallest Chinese arch of Europe</strong> standing in the quarter of Chinatown (it measures 44 feet).</p>
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<h4>2- Albert Dock</h4>
<p>Liverpool counts several docks, the most famous being the Albert Dock which gathers several classified buildings. The dock was once used to receive exotic goods such as cotton, tea, silk, sugar… Albert Dock is one of the most visited attractions of Liverpool.</p>
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<h4>3- The Beatles Story Museum</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-522 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Beatles-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="469" height="352" />The famous band is native to Liverpool and you could probably guess even if you didn’t know. There is a special atmosphere about this city: paintings and art created in the effigy of the band, their songs are played everywhere… Liverpool has mainly developed tourism thanks to The Beatles and other music bands. So it makes sense to visit The Beatles Story Museum. You will discover the beginnings of the band, the solo carrier of each member and iconic items such as Georges Harrison’s first guitar. This museum is one of the most visited in the United Kingdom so do not forget to book in advance!</p>
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<h4>4- A river cruise over the Mersey</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-524 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/View-Mersey-Liverpool-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="515" height="345" />If you come to Liverpool in spring or summer, book a cruise on the <strong>River Mersey</strong>. From the sea you will get a stunning view of the 3 symbolic buildings called the “Liverpool’s Three Graces”: the <em>Royal Liver building</em>, the <em>Cunard building</em> and the <em>Port of Liverpool building</em>. The style of these buildings is so different that this seafront is considered as one of the most impressive in the world.</p>
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<h4>5- The International Slavery Museum</h4>
<p>This museum is also located on the Albert Dock, just a couple of metres away from the quay where the slaves’ commercial ship were arriving. The museum opened in <strong>2007 which was the bicentenary year of the abolition of the British slave trade</strong>. As it is named, the museum is dedicated to the story of the colonial slavery.</p>
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<h4>6- The Tate Liverpool</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-523 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tate-Liverpool-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="352" />The first Tate museum opened in 1897, it’s today the one we call Tate Britain. As of now, there are 4 museums: two in London, Tate Modern and Tate Britain, one in Cornwall, Tate St Ives and Tate Liverpool. Tate museums are dedicated to modern art, they are all free of entry (except for exhibitions) <strong>but school groups need to pre-book.</strong></p>
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		<title>6 Choses à faire à Liverpool</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Liverpool est la quatrième plus grande ville anglaise, elle fut autrefois un port majeur du fait de son emplacement stratégique. C’est une ville riche au niveau architectural et culturel, à visiter impérativement ! Découvrez ci-dessous 6 choses à y faire absolument : &#160; 1- Une visite guidée de la ville Liverpool est une ville étonnante, mêlant modernité et une variété de styles architecturaux allant du style Tudor jusqu’à aujourd’hui. La ville accueille plusieurs communautés ethniques, sa communauté chinoise étant l’une des plus anciennes en Europe, on trouve la plus grande arche chinoise d&#8217;Europe dans le quartier de Chinatown (13.50 mètres de haut). &#160; 2- Une balade sur Albert Dock Liverpool compte plusieurs docks, le plus fameux étant Albert Dock qui rassemble plusieurs monuments classés. On y trouve le musée des Beatles et le Tate. Autrefois le dock était utilisé pour réceptionner l’arrivée de marchandises exotiques telles que le coton, le thé, la soie,&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Liverpool est la quatrième plus grande ville anglaise, elle fut autrefois un port majeur du fait de son emplacement stratégique. C’est une ville riche au niveau architectural et culturel, à visiter impérativement ! Découvrez ci-dessous 6 choses à y faire absolument :</p>
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<h4>1- Une visite guidée de la ville</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-520 aligncenter" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chinese-arch-Liverpool-300x185.jpg" alt="" width="574" height="354" /></p>
<p>Liverpool est une ville étonnante, mêlant modernité et une variété de styles architecturaux allant du style Tudor jusqu’à aujourd’hui. La ville accueille plusieurs communautés ethniques, sa communauté chinoise étant l’une des plus anciennes en Europe, on trouve <strong>la plus grande arche chinoise d&#8217;Europe </strong>dans le quartier de Chinatown (13.50 mètres de haut).</p>
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<h4>2- Une balade sur Albert Dock</h4>
<p>Liverpool compte plusieurs docks, le plus fameux étant Albert Dock qui rassemble plusieurs monuments classés. On y trouve le musée des Beatles et le Tate. Autrefois le dock était utilisé pour réceptionner l’arrivée de marchandises exotiques telles que le coton, le thé, la soie, le sucre… L’Albert Dock est une des attractions les plus visitées de Liverpool.</p>
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<h4>3- Le Musée des Beatles</h4>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-522 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Beatles-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="469" height="352" />Et oui, le fameux groupe est originaire de Liverpool et on peut ressentir une ambiance un peu spéciale dans toute la ville : peintures et art à l’effigie du groupe, musique qui se balade dans toute la ville&#8230; Liverpool a principalement développé son activité touristique autour des Beatles et autres groupes de musique. C’est donc tout naturellement au Beatles Museum qu’il faut se rendre, celui-ci retrace l’histoire du groupe, la carrière solo de chaque membre et on peut y contempler certains des accessoires emblématiques du groupe comme la première guitare de George Harrison. Ce musée est un des plus visités au Royaume-Uni alors pensez à réserver !</p>
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<h4>4- Une croisière sur la rivière Mersey</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-524 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/View-Mersey-Liverpool-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="515" height="345" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Si vous venez à Liverpool au printemps ou en été, réservez une croisière sur la<strong> rivière Mersey</strong>. Depuis la mer vous pourrez apercevoir trois monuments symboliques appelés les « Trois grâces » : le <em>Royal Liver building</em>, le <em>Cunard building</em> et le <em>Port of Liverpool building</em>. Le style de ces trois bâtiments est tellement différent que ce front de mer est considéré comme l’un des plus impressionnants au monde.</p>
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<h4>5- Le Musée International de l&#8217;Esclavage</h4>
<p>Ce musée est situé dans l’Albert Dock, à seulement quelques mètres des quais ou arrivaient les navires de commerce d’esclaves. Il a ouvert en <strong>2007 qui fut l’année du bicentenaire de l’abolition de la traite de l’esclavage britannique</strong>.</p>
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<h4>6- Le Tate Liverpool</h4>
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<p>Le premier musée Tate a ouvert ses portes en 1897, c’est aujourd’hui celui que l’on connait sous le nom de Tate Britain. Il y a désormais quatre Tate : deux à Londres, le Tate Modern et le Tate Britain, le Tate St Ives dans les Cornouailles et enfin le Tate Liverpool. Les Tate sont des musées consacrés à l’art moderne, ils sont tous gratuits (sauf les expositions) mais <strong>les groupes scolaires devront penser à réserver en avance</strong>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[London is a dynamic city which never sleeps. But this hustle and bustle can sometimes be exhausting… therefore, discover 6 day trips from London to escape the hectic city life: 1- Windsor Windsor is a market town located in the Royal Borough of Windsor. The town is mainly famous for its castle, being the Royal family official residence; it has become even touristier due to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The town also has a lovely covered market, narrow streets, cafés, shops and… Legoland! Crossing the Thames River you will find Windsor’s twin town, Eton. This historic town is mostly famous for hosting Eton College boarding school. Eton College is one of the 4 remaining single-sex boys public schools in the United Kingdom. 2- Brighton Brighton is THE seaside town to go to when it’s sunny. Admire the impressive Pier of 1,722 feet long, it remains&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>London is a dynamic city which never sleeps. But this hustle and bustle can sometimes be exhausting… therefore, <strong>discover 6 day trips from London to escape the hectic city life</strong>:</p>
<h4>1- Windsor</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-498 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Windsor-Castle-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="521" height="347" /></p>
<p>Windsor is a market town located in the Royal Borough of Windsor. The town is mainly famous for its castle, being the Royal family official residence; it has become even touristier due to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The town also has a lovely covered market, narrow streets, cafés, shops and… Legoland!</p>
<p>Crossing the Thames River you will find Windsor’s twin town, <strong>Eton</strong>. This historic town is mostly famous for hosting <em>Eton College</em> boarding school. Eton College is one of the 4 remaining single-sex boys public schools in the United Kingdom.</p>
<h4>2- Brighton</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-499 aligncenter" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Royal-Pavilion-Brighton-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" /></p>
<p>Brighton is THE seaside town to go to when it’s sunny. Admire the impressive Pier of 1,722 feet long, it remains a popular attraction for amusement games and fairground rides so save some change! Don’t miss the <strong>Royal Pavilion</strong>! Classified Grade I this architecture masterpiece was built in the Indian Revival style on the 18<sup>th</sup> century by the architect John Nash. If the sun comes out you could almost believe you are in India. Brighton is also very famous for its <em>Lanes</em> which are narrow streets creating a kind of maze in the city, you’ll find many jewellery shops.</p>
<h4>3- Stonehenge &amp; Salisbury</h4>
<p>Salisbury is a small town mainly known for hosting Great Britain’s tallest cathedral spire. Salisbury Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral built from 1220 to 1258. Its spire stands at 404 feet. One of the four copies of the <strong>Magna Carta</strong> is held in the premises; the Magna Carta is a charter of rights which was first created to restore peace between King John of England and a group of rebels.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-500 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Stonehenge-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="449" height="337" /></p>
<p>From Salisbury catch a bus tour which will bring you to <strong>Stonehenge</strong>. Stonehenge is a famous megalithic site formed by a ring of enormous stones standing on the ground. Some stones would have been carried from Wales that is to say for about 200 miles. How could people have carried stones weighting 2 to 5 tons with simple tools from this era? The mystery remains unsolved.</p>
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<h4>4- Leeds castle</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-501 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Leeds-castle-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="505" height="323" />Leeds Castle is located in <strong>Kent</strong>, in the vicinity of the small village of Leeds. The castle was built on an island in a lake in 1129; it has been the property of six of England’s queens. History lovers are highly recommended to visit this castle classified Grade I and listed amongst the 57 heritage sites in England receiving more than 200,000 visitors per year!</p>
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<h4>5- Rye</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-502 aligncenter" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Rye-town-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="535" height="401" /></p>
<p>Rye is a picturesque village located close to the coast; it used to be an important member of the <em>Cinq Ports Confederation</em> (created for trade purposes by 5 coastal towns). Rye is one of the best preserved medieval towns in England: narrowed cobbled lanes, cute houses, a castle, this town is the perfect combo for a relaxing day outside the busy city life. <strong>Bodiam Castle</strong> is located not too far from Rye and deserves a little stop as well.</p>
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<h4>6- Oxford &amp; Cambridge</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-503 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cambridge-300x172.jpg" alt="" width="516" height="296" /></p>
<p>Stunning architecture, river and punting, famous people living there: everyone has heard about the two very famous cities of Oxford and Cambridge. The sibling cities both host the oldest universities in England and are both are well-known for their unique charm. One word: go! <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/top-3-must-see-universities-in-the-united-kingdom/">Discover what to do here</a>.</p>
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<p>When you have more time off, think about <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/north-wales-an-under-rated-area/">Wales</a>, <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/5-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland/">Northern Ireland</a> and <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/3-islands-not-to-miss-in-the-uk-and-ireland/">Scotland</a>. There are plenty of wonderful places to see in the United Kingdom! <strong>We can organise your trip from A to Z</strong>, so<a href="http://maypoletravel.com/contact/index.html"> get in touch for more information</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Londres est une ville dynamique qui ne dort jamais. Mais toute cette agitation peut parfois être épuisante, alors découvrez 6 idées d&#8217;escapades à la journée pour échapper à la frénésie de la ville : 1- Windsor Windsor est une ville marchande située dans l’arrondissement royal de Windsor. La ville est surtout célèbre pour son château, lieu de résidence de la famille royale,  la ville est encore plus visitée depuis le mariage du Prince Harry et de Meghan Markle. Dans la ville vous trouverez un marché couvert, de petites rues, des cafés, boutiques et…Legoland ! En traversant la Tamise vous arriverez à Eton, la jumelle de Windsor. Cette ville historique est connue pour héberger Eton College, un pensionnat renommé et un des quatre derniers établissements publics réservés aux garçons au Royaume-Uni. 2- Brighton Brighton est LA station balnéaire où aller quand il fait beau, elle est très appréciée des Anglais ! Admirez l‘impressionnante jetée&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Londres est une ville dynamique qui ne dort jamais. Mais toute cette agitation peut parfois être épuisante, alors découvrez <strong>6 idées d&#8217;escapades à la journée pour échapper à la frénésie de la ville</strong> :</p>
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<h4>1- Windsor</h4>
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<p>Windsor est une ville marchande située dans l’arrondissement royal de Windsor. La ville est surtout célèbre pour son château, lieu de résidence de la famille royale,  la ville est encore plus visitée depuis le mariage du Prince Harry et de Meghan Markle. Dans la ville vous trouverez un marché couvert, de petites rues, des cafés, boutiques et…Legoland !</p>
<p>En traversant la Tamise vous arriverez à <strong>Eton</strong>, la jumelle de Windsor. Cette ville historique est connue pour héberger <em>Eton College</em>, un pensionnat renommé et un des quatre derniers établissements publics réservés aux garçons au Royaume-Uni.</p>
<h4>2- Brighton</h4>
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<p>Brighton est LA station balnéaire où aller quand il fait beau, elle est très appréciée des Anglais ! Admirez l‘impressionnante jetée (le <em>Pier</em> en anglais) de 525 mètres surplombant la mer, si vous aimez les jeux d’arcade et les attractions vous serez satisfaits ! Ne manquez surtout pas le <strong>Pavillon Royal</strong> : classé  niveau 1 ce chef d’œuvre architectural fut construit dans le style Indien Renouveau au 18ème siècle par l’architecte John Nash. Si le soleil est de sortie on pourrait presque se croire en Inde. Brighton est aussi très célèbre pour ses <em>Lanes</em>, de petites rues étroites qui se rejoignent et créent une sorte de labyrinthe à travers la ville. On y trouve de nombreuses boutiques de bijoux.</p>
<h4>3- Stonehenge &amp; Salisbury</h4>
<p><strong>Salisbury</strong> est une petite ville connue pour sa cathédrale dont le clocher est le plus haut de Grande-Bretagne. La cathédrale anglicane et a été construite de 1220 à 1258. Son clocher s’étend à 123 mètres de hauteur. Une des quatre copies du <strong>Magna Carta</strong> se trouve dans la cathédrale, la Magna Carta est une charte des droits de la personne, à l’origine elle fut créée pour faire la paix entre le roi Jean sans Terre (<em>King John of England</em>) et un groupe de rebelles.</p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-500 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Stonehenge-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="449" height="337" />Depuis Salisbury prenez un bus qui vous emmène à <strong>Stonehenge</strong>. Stonehenge est un site mégalithique célèbre formé par un ensemble de rochers disposés en cercle et plantés dans le sol. Certaines pierres auraient été transportées depuis le Pays de Galles c’est-à-dire sur plus de 250 kilomètres. Alors, comment a-t-on pu transporter des pierres pesant deux à cinq tonnes chacune avec de simples outils de cette période ? Le mystère reste complet.</p>
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<h4>4- Leeds castle</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-501 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Leeds-castle-300x192.jpg" alt="" width="505" height="323" />Le château de Leeds se trouve dans le <strong>Kent</strong>, aux alentours du petit village de Leeds. Le château fut construit sur une île située sur un lac en 1129, il fut la propriété de six reines d’Angleterre. Les passionnés d’histoire sont fortement invités à visiter ce château classifié niveau 1 et inscrit parmi les 57 sites patrimoniaux d’Angleterre recevant plus de 200,000 visiteurs par an !</p>
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<h4>5- Rye</h4>
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<p>Rye est un village pittoresque situé tout proche de la cote, il fut autrefois l&#8217;un des cinq membres de la <em>Confédération des Cinq ports</em> (créée pour faciliter le commerce par cinq villes côtières). Rye est une des villes médiévales les mieux préservées en Angleterre : petites ruelles pavées, charmantes maisonnettes, château, cette ville est l’endroit idéal pour une journée relaxante qui vous permettra de fuir le rythme effréné de la vie urbaine. Le <strong>Château de Bodiam</strong> ne se situe pas très loin de Rye et mérite que l’on s’y arrête.</p>
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<h4>6- Oxford &amp; Cambridge</h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-503 alignright" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cambridge-300x172.jpg" alt="" width="516" height="296" />Architecture incroyable, rivière et punting, personnages célèbres ayant vécus ici : tout le monde a déjà entendu parler des célèbres villes d’Oxford et de Cambridge. Les deux plus vieilles universités d’Angleterre s&#8217;y trouvent. Une seule chose à faire : y aller ! <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/fr/top-3-des-universites-a-visiter-absolument-au-royaume-uni/">Découvrez quoi y faire ici</a>.</p>
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		<title>Things to do in London when the weather is bad</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When winter arrives and it’s starting to get cold, to rain and to be windy we do not necessarily have much courage to go outside. But when you live in a dynamic city like London there is always something to do and even bad weather should not stop us from having fun. Discover below a few outing ideas for when the weather is gloomy: &#160; 1- Go to the museum to educate yourself Natural History Museum There are many museums in London and there is one for every taste. For art enthusiasts we name the most famous ones such as the Tate Modern, the Tate Britain, the British Museum, the V&#38;A Museum or the National Portrait Gallery. Those eager to learn will have to go to the Science Museum or the Natural History Museum. The history lovers cannot miss the Imperial War Museum. 2- Gather around an Afternoon Tea An Afternoon Tea&#8230;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When winter arrives and it’s starting to get cold, to rain and to be windy we do not necessarily have much courage to go outside. But when you live in a dynamic city like London there is always something to do and even bad weather should not stop us from having fun. Discover below <strong>a few outing ideas for when the weather is gloomy</strong>:</p>
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<h4>1- <strong>Go to the museum to educate yourself</strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-476" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Natural-History-Museum-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="451" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Natural History Museum</em></p>
<p>There are many <strong>museums</strong> in London and there is one for every taste. For art enthusiasts we name the most famous ones such as the <em>Tate Modern</em>, the <em>Tate Britain</em>, the <em>British Museum</em>, the <em>V&amp;A Museum</em> or the <em>National Portrait Gallery</em>. Those eager to learn will have to go to the <em>Science Museum</em> or the <em>Natural History Museum</em>. The history lovers cannot miss the <em>Imperial War Museum</em>.</p>
<h4>2- <strong>Gather around an Afternoon Tea</strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-477 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Afternoon-tea-2-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="387" height="276" />An Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of mini sandwiches, scones accompanied by clotted cream and jam, pastries, cakes and tea. (Yes, tea again and again!). This is an ideal meal to spend a chilly afternoon with friends/family. If it’s too much food you can opt for a <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/5-english-specialities-to-taste/">Cream Tea</a> 🙂</p>
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<h4>3- Go to a Show</h4>
<p>You absolutely need <strong>to book your tickets in advance</strong> for famous shows like the <em>Lion King</em>, <em>Les</em> <em>Miserables</em>, <em>Harry Potter and the cursed child</em> etc. When it’s sunny think about the <strong>Shakespeare’s Globe</strong>, this outdoor theatre is full of character.</p>
<h4>4- Looking for Some Vintage</h4>
<p>Seeking out a vintage artefact or piece of clothing can be a fun way of passing the time on a rainy day while discovering different areas of London! So where should you go?</p>
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<p>The <strong>charity shops</strong>, these shops are everywhere and the money is redistributed for research against cancer for example. If you scour well you can find extraordinary items! Then we can mention the <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/5-of-the-best-markets-in-london/">Old Spitalfields market</a> surroundings and <strong>Shoreditch</strong> area with the famous <strong>Brick Lane</strong>. And of course there is <strong>Camden</strong>, where you will have a lot of choice with anything and everything.</p>
<h4>5- <strong>Be locked in an Escape Room</strong></h4>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-480 alignleft" src="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Escape-game-300x171.jpg" alt="" width="397" height="226" />An escape room is a playful way of powering your neurons whilst having some fun with your friends/family and being sheltered from the bad weather. Many types of escape rooms exist so choose the most interesting one and go!</p>
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<h4>6- <strong>Be brave and face the cold</strong></h4>
<p>This part of the article is dedicated to the toughest, those who will dare going outside even with the fog, the English drizzle and the humidity.</p>
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<p>If you are one of these people, put on your warmest coat and set off. You can stroll around the park or along the Thames, and for the super brave ones head to the city centre full of tourist crowds and <a href="https://www.maypoletravel.com/blog/christmas-in-london-things-not-to-miss/">admire the Christmas illuminations and decorations</a>!</p>
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