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Camping, Barns and Bunkhouses
Britain on a budget
Homecoming Scotland 2009
Backpacker tours
Entertainment for under £10
UK hotels and city guides

Camping, barns and bunkhouses

A tent is not vital for a visit to Britain, but they're extremely handy if you're on a tight budget, and nowadays camping is also very trendy. It's great whether you're going to a festival, or simply want to enjoy fresh air and the great outdoors. Campsites range from simple farmers' fields to proper sites with hot showers, shops, bars, playgrounds and so on. There's even places around London.

Britain on a budget

Britain is easy to do on a budget. There are lots of low-cost attractions and events, cheap accommodation and free days out available. Whether you're backpacking, travelling on a tight budget or just like good value for money, we have plenty of ideas, hints and tips to help you see more of Britain for less. Take a look at our top budget and low-cost ideas for holidaying in Britain.

Homecoming Scotland 2009

Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. A year-long, country-wide programme of events will celebrate some of Scotland's greatest contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and the country's rich culture and heritage. Whether you're a Scot or you just love Scotland, 2009 will be a fantastic year to come home.

Backpacker tours

If you want to see and do as much as possible in Britain and meet lots of like-minded people to experience it with, there's no better way than a backpacker tour, especially if you're only in Britain for a short amount of time. There are some great tours, which offer 'hop on - hop off' services giving you more flexibility to stop off when and were you'd like to.

Entertainment for under £10

Entertainment in Britain doesn't have to cost the earth. Whatever region you're visiting, there's a wealth of low-cost entertainment available. Get a Great British Heritage Pass. This excellent value pass offers free entry to nearly 600 castles, palaces, gardens and other historical attractions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, Roman Baths, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Warwick Castle and Leeds Castle.

UK hotels and city guides

Whatever your UK destination or budget, there's a limitless range of quality and cheap hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation to choose from. We have over 37,000 places to stay in our accommodation directory - Britain's largest listing! So whether you're looking for a luxury metro hotel, a farmhouse B&B or a simple low-cost hostel, let us help you find the perfect place for your stay in Britain.