Posted by traveller on November 18, 2009
The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum is located in Marton, Middlesbrough in England. The museum is free to the public. The museum shows the life, times and journeys of Captain James Cook. The museum is located in the landscaped grounds of Stewart Park.
Cook was the first European to discover New Zealand. He also claimed land that eventually became Australia for the British crown.
Admission hours:
Mar-Oct: Tue-Sun 10am-5.30pm
Nov-Feb: Tue-Sun 9am-4pm
Posted by traveller on November 17, 2009
In March 5-14, 2010 Middlesbrough will have the biennial AV Festival. The festival is hosted by Sunderland, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. The AV Festival is an international electronic arts event. Attendees will see visual art, music and moving images. The way that the festival works is that there are venues in each of the three cities that take part. The venues present concerts and performances, exhibitions, film screenings, seminars, workshops and other special events during the festival.
The theme of the 2010 festival is Energy.
Middlesbrough is in North East England in the county of North Yorkshire.
Posted by traveller on November 16, 2009
Muirhouse Lodge Hotel
The Muirhouse Lodge Hotel is in a 19th century coach house that was originally used by monks. The hotel is just a three minute ride from the airport. Rooms at the hotel have satellite TV, a work desk, a hair dryer and coffee and tea making facilities. Hotel amenities include a lounge with a fireplace, a conservatory, complimentary daily breakfast, a garden, a stocked kitchen and Wi-Fi access.
Kilmarnock Road
Monkton at Prestwick Airport
Ayrshire KA9 2RJ Scotland
011 ( +44) 1292475726
prestwick-hotels.co.uk/guesthouse.htm
Posted by traveller on October 19, 2009
Doughiska, Ireland is located in Galway, specifically West Galway.
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It is basically a suburb of Galway. Doughiska is only about 10 minutes from Galway City Center.
In Gaelic it is called “Deoch Uisce.”
If you are looking for some Doughiska Hotels you will only find one actually in Doughiska. But there are some great hotels in Galway.
Posted by traveller on September 28, 2009
The Grand Metropole Hotel in Blackpool is located seaside between the promenade and the sea. Guests are treated to views of the Irish Sea from the hotel. There are 209 rooms available for guests with amenities that include a television and coffee and tea making facilities. The Promenade Restaurant and the Coastal Café bar are the on-site dining options for all guests. And for guests that have upgraded to a Premier room, access to the Worral Restaurant is available. This restaurant offers sea views. Hotel amenities include a game room and nightly entertainment.
Takeaways
Parking is limited and you may arrive to see that there are no parking spaces available.
The restaurants serve a full breakfast for only £5.95 per person. Lunch is not available at the restaurants but dinner is available.
The hotel is adjacent to the North Pier, which makes it easy to explore the entertainment, cafes and shops on the pier.
Blackpool Tower is within walking distance of the Grand Metropole Hotel.
There always seemed to be piles of dirty dishes in the restaurant, which was not appetizing.
Insider Tips
Avoid a room that faces the promenade as there is a nightclub that makes a lot of noise late into the evening that you can hear in your room.
If you are booking a sea view room, ask for a room on the third floor for the best views of the sea from your room.
Laterooms.com often offers the hotel at a discount price.
The Bottom Line
If you are traveling to Blackpool to see the North Pier and Blackpool Tower this is a great base for your exploring.
