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Created on 10 February 2012

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The year of romance

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  • 1 Brighton Science Festival Feb 2013 (annual) in Brighton Science & Knowledge

    The Brighton Science Festival brings a range of shows to quirky venues, from libraries to pubs, right across the city. From demonstrations and talks to hands-on family days out, it promises to be a celebratory fortnight of science.

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  • 2 The South Downs All year round in Poynings The Long Man of Wilmington (chalk figure) behind walkers on the South Downs. Sport & Outdoors

    The South Downs are a 379-square-mile range of chalk hills stretching from Beachy Head to Winchester, designated a Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966. A 161km national trail, the South Downs Way, follows old droving trails across this chalk ridge and through the undulating chalk valleys. With signposted routes for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, this beautiful stretch of countryside is easily accessed by public transport from Brighton.

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  • 3 The Backs All year round in The Backs The famous Cambridge Backs Kids & Family

    Few pastimes are as romantic as punting along a beautiful river, and where better to glide along with a glass of champagne in one hand and your lover in another than the River Cam along the Cambridge Backs?

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  • 4 London Eye All year round in London Eye London Eye, London. Courtesy of Visit London Images/Britain on View Lifestyle

    The giant London Eye wheel on the Thames riverbank is a magnet for visitors to the capital. A ride provides panoramic views over the river, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral and even the distant countryside. Booking ahead is strongly advised.

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  • 5 Southbank Centre All year round in Southbank Centre The Southbank Centre's flagship venue, the Royal Festival Hall, London. Photo by Hayes Davidson, courtesy of Southbank Centre Music & Nightlife

    The Southbank Centre - including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery - is a focal point for London's cultural life, and sets the city's arts agenda with a vibrant mix of performances and exhibitions.

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  • 6 The Promenade All year round in Cheltenham Cheltenham's famous Promenade. Photo courtesy Visit Cheltenham Lifestyle

    The Promenade is Cheltenham's most famous street. Established in 1817-18, it was designed as a carriage drive connecting the new Sherborne Spa with the High Street and it retains a certain opulent elegance. Once known for the gentlemen's clubs that were strung out along its length, the Promenade is now famous for smart shops and cosmopolitan pavement cafes.

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  • 7 Grimstone Manor All year round in Grimstone Lifestyle

    Set in an area replete with healing energy, Grimstone Manor offers year-round courses and retreats to help boost the ego, make people happier and allow for some serious time out.

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  • 8 Spinnaker Tower All year round in Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower. Courtesy of Portsmouth Tourism Arts

    The Spinnaker Tower rises 170 metres above Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays. The cutting-edge landmark pierces the city's skyline, offering sensational views of the harbour, Solent coastline and the city itself.

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  • 9 Theatre by the Lake All year round in Keswick Keswick's Theatre by the Lake, by Derwent Water. Photo courtesy Theatre by the Lake Arts

    On the site where Keswick's portable Century Theatre used to be located, the Theatre by the Lake now is home to Cumbria's largest professional theatre company. Producing a full summer season, with productions in rep in both the main 390-seat theatre and 80-seat studio theatre, there is also an annual Christmas show.

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  • 10 Bath Christmas Market Nov - Dec 2012 (annual) in Bath Bath Christmas Market. Courtesy of Bath Tourism Lifestyle

    Bath's traditional Christmas Market is held between the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. More than 100 wooden chalets sell Christmas items, from food and drink to decorations and hand-crafted goods. Carol singers and strolling players provide festive entertainment.

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  • 11 Thermae Bath Spa All year round in Bath Rooftop Pool by day; photo by Edmund Sumner, courtesy of Thermae Bath Spa Lifestyle

    Do as the Romans did thousands of years ago and bathe in the naturally warm spring waters of Bath. Thermae Bath Spa's pièce de résistance is its mineral-rich roof-top pool with spectacular views of the Abbey and the city below.

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