Do you know that the famous J. R. R. Tolkien, best known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings grew up in three of his childhood homes in Birmingham? If you are somehow on a trip to Birmingham, check out places like Moseley Bog, Sarehole Mill and Perrott’s Folly which are supposedly being the inspiration for the various scenes in The Lord of the Rings storyline.
Formerly the industrial hub of the country, Birmingham is the UK’s second largest city situated between Manchester and London. It is home to nearly 1 million people in the area. It is a 1 to 1.5 hour’s drive north of London and is approximately another 2 hours away from Manchester. To get accommodation there would not be a problem as there are many Birmingham hotels to choose from.
Or if you are planning to celebrate a White Christmas early this year, make sure you check out the best rate for Cardiff hotels, since there will be Cardiff Winter Wonderland held there at the beautiful Civic Centre from November 15th 2007 to January 6th 2008.
This should be a nice winter experience not to be missed by an experienced skater or a complete beginner. Or if you are not into skating, there are many more attractions like the ice cafe bar, heated terrace overlooking the ice, traditional children’s carousel and rides, Big Wheel and free festive entertainment.
Survey around for the best deal for hotels in Cardiff, as you might want to spend more time there, visiting all the attractions such as Cardiff Castle, Castell Coch or a modern one like Doctor Who Exhibition.
