North Somerset Bristol & Bath
The beating heart of the West Country, Bristol is proud of its heritage and independence. It is home to a vibrant music scene and one of the country’s best theatre companies. Nearby Bath with grand, warm stone streets and crescents, smart shops and bars, takes its name from the Roman baths that still bubble in its centre. The region has beautiful countryside with villages and walks around Bath, the Mendips in Somerset, or the Cotswolds all in easy reach. Head out to the seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare or try the Poets Walk near Clevedon.
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Clevedon to Portishead
Cheddar Gorge & Wells
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
