Features 30 circular walks that are evenly spaced across the varied terrain of the county. This book gives an introduction to Worcestershire's landscape. Each route visits a heritage site, market town or village which enables you to learn about the area's cultural life.

Presents a selection of walks ranging between 3 and 10 miles and exploiting Staffordshire's vast network of paths and variety of scenery from the Peak District in the North to Kinver Edge in the South. This title includes walks which are circular, suit all ages and are accompanied with instructions, maps, and photographs.

The Cotswolds, the Chilterns, the Thames Valley and even a small share of the Wessex Downs - all these are to be found in Oxfordshire. This book presents a selection of 25 walks which explore various different facets of this varied county, and include the additional pleasure of a stop for afternoon tea.

The global production, marketing and consumption of tea present a resource for tea-related tourism. Tea and Tourism: Tourists, Traditions and Transformations profiles tea cultures and examines the social, political and developmental contexts of using related traditions for touristic purposes. This volume views tourism related to tea from differing disciplinary perspectives, and from marketing, planning, entrepreneurial and developmental viewpoints. The book examines the transformation of indigenous and imported tea traditions into experiences for tourists. Profiling these tea experiences from around the world including the United Kingdom; Sri Lanka; India; China; Taiwan; Kenya and Canada the volume reveals the ways in which tea’s heritage is adapted for tourism consumption. This is the first definitive work on tea tourism. Global tea tourism trends are identified, while case examples provide fresh perspectives on the ongoing transformation of tea for tourism purposes.

Features 25 varied walks in Mid Wales, stretching from the foothills of southern Snowdonia to the fascinating spa towns of Powys and the spectacular Ceredigion coast - ranging from 2 to 9 miles, suitable for all ages and experience. This guide offers directions accompanied by sketch maps, photographs and notes on local history and wildlife.

Over 200 Dog friendly things to do and places to stay in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. We know how difficult it is to find good places to eat and things to do with the dog in tow - this guide brings the Cotswolds alive for owners and their pets.

In 2012 The Good Pub Guide celebrated its 30th anniversary, and is as invaluable as ever. Its comprehensive yearly updates and countless reader reports ensure that only the very best pubs make the grade. Here you will find classic country pubs, town-centre inns, riverside retreats, gastropubs, historic gems and exciting newcomers, plus pubs specialising in wine, malt whisky, or own-brew beer. Find out the top pubs in each county for beer, dining and accommodation, and discover the winners of the coveted titles of Pub of the Year and Landlord of the Year. Packed with information, The Good Pub Guide 2012 is a fund of honest, entertaining and indispensable information.