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RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate: Guide with prices, hours & visitor tips

Why visit RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate? RHS Garden Harlow Carr is one of five public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society, located on the western edge of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Spanning 58 acres of Yorkshire countryside, this garden combines garden inspiration…
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Tags: England, gardens, North Yorkshire, UK, Yorkshire
Purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

The joy of learning from your children while travelling

Family travel brings unexpected joy: watch your children connect their classroom knowledge with the real world, like finding purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project. The Sarracenia purpurea may not be a plant you are familiar with. It is certainly one I didn’t know about…
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Tags: Cornwall, England, family travel, gardens, South-West England, UK
The Wollemi Pine at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

Where can I see a Wollemi pine in the UK?

The Wollemi pine, a rare "dinosaur tree" rediscovered in Australia, is now on display in the UK; find out exactly where to see this critically endangered species. To skip the explanation, and book tickets to the Eden Project, head this way. The history of the…
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Tags: Cornwall, England, gardens, South-West England, UK
Seed at the Eden Project, Cornwall.

The sculpture that’s the unexpected highlight of the Eden Project

The unexpected highlight of the Eden Project is the Seed sculpture by Peter Randall-Page, a 70-tonne granite piece that features Fibonacci spirals and impressive acoustics. A visit to the Eden Project Today, I visited the Eden Project in Cornwall – something I’ll write a fair…
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Tags: art, Cornwall, England, gardens, South-West England, UK
Cacti on display at Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria.

Cactus Country, Strathmerton, Victoria: Hours, prices & visitor tips

First time visiting Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cactus Country Cactus Country is Australia’s largest cactus garden, located in Strathmerton, Victoria. To book tickets and skip the…
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Tags: Australia, gardens, Murray River, Victoria
White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…
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Inside Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington.

Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle: practical guide with booking tips

This guide to Chihuly Garden and Glass gives you verified details: opening hours, ticket prices, tips for cheaper booking, how to get there, parking, accessibility, and best times to visit. History and overview of Chihuly Garden and Glass Chihuly Garden and Glass opened in 2012…
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The Boab Tree in the Western Australian Botanic Gardens, Perth.

Western Australian Botanic Garden, Perth: Practical visitor tips

This guide to the Western Australian Botanic Garden in Kings Park, Perth, gives you all the facts you need: opening hours, entry cost, how to get there by public transport or car, parking arrangements, accessibility, and best times of day and year to visit. A…
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Tags: Australia, gardens, parks, Perth, Western Australia

National Garden of Athens: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Practical advice for visiting the National Garden of Athens: opening hours, access, facilities, and nearby attractions History and overview The National Garden of Athens, originally known as the Royal Garden, was established in 1838 by Queen Amalia, the wife of King Otto of Greece. Spanning…
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The Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall.

Eden Project, Cornwall: Complete ticket pricing guide

The Eden Project has justifiably become one of Cornwall's top attractions. It is home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, but there are several unexpected highlights, such as the Seed sculpture, a rare Wollemi Pine and strange plants your children somehow know about. The Eden…
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