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Things to Do 
Things To Do in and around Torbay Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rd, Paignton.  Tel...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
Castles 
There are many interesting and enchanting Castles in Devon.  Below are details...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
drinking 
Having just returned from a fantastic holiday in Torquay, I feel I have to warn...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Local Walks 
Dartmoor  Covering an area of 368 square miles, Dartmoor contains the largest...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
Things To Do - Houses & Gardens 
Plant World.  St Marychurch Road, Newton Abbot. Tel: 01803 872 39 Devon’s...
Last edited: March 22, 2008
Things To Do For Kids 
Crealy Adventure Park – Clyst St Mary, Nr Exeter.  Tel: 01395 233 200 Crealy...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
There is only one truely excellent restaurant in Torquay and that is The...
Last edited: June 09, 2007
Restaurants other than the Elephant 
There are many fine ding places to eat in Torquay apart from the Elephant which...
Last edited: September 07, 2008
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: September 01, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: April 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: September 23, 2008
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: September 09, 2008
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: October 21, 2007
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: December 28, 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: November 21, 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: October 25, 2007
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: December 14, 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For our Dutch friends: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are...
Last edited: January 03, 2008
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: October 25, 2007
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