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Fans Will Soon Get to Go Inside David Bowie's Childhood Home

You'd be forgiven for assuming David Bowie came from outer space, interwar Berlin, some gritty-glam dystopia, or even a creepy labyrinth filled with singing goblin puppets. But it…

This Summer England Is Getting a New Live-Action Historical Theme Park

Will people go to a theme park centered on historical narrative rather than roller coasters? An ambitious project in northern England aims to find out. Set to open July 18, Kynren–The…

Have Tea with Naughty Sheep at Cameron House in Scotland’s Countryside

Over the years, Frommer's has covered a menagerie of animal-accompanied wellness experiences (usually yoga), involving goats, golden retrievers, reindeer, and chickens, to name a…

James Bond Locations: Iconic Places Where 007 Movies Were Filmed

James Bond has probably flown to more places than any other U.K. icon, with the possible exception of British Airways. From the fictional spy's first onscreen appearance in 1962's Dr.…

Tours of Big Ben in London Reopen to Foreigners: How to Book

Big Ben is one of the most famous bells in the world, hanging in one of the most recognizable towers in the world, high above the Houses of Parliament in central London. But since…

Go Medieval with These New Bespoke Historical Tours of England

A new tour operator based in the scenic and once hotly contested England-Wales border region aims to connect travelers to the castles, battles, and chain mail–centric fashions of the…

PHOTOS: Go Inside the Grandest Homes in London

Royal palaces aside, the historic homes of London are usually overshadowed by their stately country cousins (your Blenheims, your Chatsworths, your Downton Abbey–inspiring Highcleres),…

PHOTOS: 13 of the World’s Most Spectacular Theaters

Some theaters are showstoppers before the show even starts. The architecture and interior design can supply plenty of spectacle and splendor independent of the dramas unfolding…

Now Rentable on Airbnb: The Childhood Home of the Beatles’ George Harrison

You can now spend the night—and we hope for your sake it's not a hard day's night—in the childhood home of George Harrison of the Beatles. The future Fab Four…

Soon You Can Sleep Amid Giraffes in . . . the English Countryside?

If you want to spend the night in lodgings with up-close views of rare African animals, you usually have to go to Africa. A famous example is the ultra-luxe Giraffe Manor hotel in the…

How to Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge for Free Online

The annual summer solstice gathering at Stonehenge has been canceled this year due to the pandemic—but don't worry: There's a virtual workaround. The longest day of the year is usually…

WWI Hospital Converted to Vacation Rental in English Countryside

In the 19th century, England's small "cottage hospitals" brought medical services to rural villages. Previously, small town folk often had to travel to distant cities for treatment for…

London Gets Its First Hard Rock Hotel

The first Hard Rock Cafe opened in London in 1971. But the city has never had a Hard Rock Hotel—until now. The just-opened 900-room Hard Rock Hotel London occupies the building that…

Travel Troubleshooter: My Ticket Price Fell -- How About a Refund?

Mary McInnis-Efaw buys a package to Hawaii through United Vacations. But when the price of her ticket falls by $733, United refuses to offer her a voucher for the fare difference. Is…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's England

England has always been known as a small country even though it once ruled a vast empire on which "the sun never sets." Britain may be preparing to expand by tens of thousands of…