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Heathrow car rental users may enjoy being eye high

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:43:32 +0000

Heathrow car rental users may be aware of the London Eye, the big wheel on the south bank of the Thames offering panoramic views across the capital, but it is not the only eye in the sky around southern England.

Those heading down to Dorset may enjoy a rise in the Bournemouth Balloon until October 1st, with the attraction offering a wide vista over the town, Dorset's countryside and the English Channel, attached by cable to the ground and rising up to 500 ft.

It is open from 09:00 BST to late in the evening, unless it is too windy, with night-time flights being illuminated for extra excitement.

The balloon's gondola is large and can carry 25 to 30 passengers, so there should not be too much queuing involved.

For those heading to Bournemouth from Heathrow, take the M4 westbound to join the M25 at Junction 4B before heading south as far as Junction 12 and the M3, which heads south-west through Hampshire past Southampton.

A combination of the M271 and M27 leads past Southampton onto the A31 through Ringwood, before a left turning leads to Bournemouth.

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Nothing plain about Jane with Heathrow car rental

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:31:39 +0000

Those using Heathrow car rental to get around England may wish to enjoy a bit of England's literary culture and one chance to do so comes in the city of Bath between September 17th and 25th, when the Jane Austen festival takes place.

People who love the books can see them brought to life in a series of events around the city, which include a country fayre, a period-dress promenade through the city and a walking tour of parts of Bath featured in the Austen novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

There is such a wide variety of happenings during the festival that there should be something for any fan of the writer.

And visitors to Bath can enjoy its historic regency architecture as well as going back further in time to the original Roman Baths around which the original settlement was based.

Getting from Heathrow to Bath is simple, with most of the journey being a westward drive along the M4 motorway.

At Junction 18, the turning for the A46 leads southwards to the city.

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Umbrella fun with Heathrow car rental

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:39:55 +0000

Heathrow car rental users looking for a family event to enjoy may wish to head for Chiswick Park in south-west London on September 19th.

The Yellow Umbrella Day is an event that raises money for childrens' charities and offers lots of stage entertainment, race and competitions, while there are also pony rides, cookery activities and face painting among the activities on offer, which should offer something for everyone.

Starting at 09:30 BST, it carries on until 16:00, by which time all the family may have had lots of fun.

Those arriving early can register for participation events, from a 10k run for the serious athletes to a ten-metre "woddle" for toddlers.

To reach Chiswick Park from Heathrow, first take the M4 motorway towards central London.

At the end of the motorway, take the A315 towards Chiswick, before picking up the left turn onto the B490, which leads to the park.

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Enjoy prom in the valleys with Heathrow car rental

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:11:44 +0000

Heathrow car rental users may wish to stretch their tour beyond southern England and cross the River Severn into South Wales, with a classical music treat on offer for those who do.

Back in London, on September 11th the Last Night of the Proms will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, but recent years have seen the establishment of Proms in the Park, with a series out outdoor big-screen broadcasts of the event and this year it is Swansea's turn.

Visitors to the city can enjoy the evening's entertainment in Singleton Park from 19:45 BST, with Welsh tenors and harpists providing live music in the park to complement the festivities being broadcast from London.

Those coming to Swansea can also enjoy some of the scenery in the area during their visit, with the adjacent Gower Peninsula being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty due to its rugged cliffs and sandy beaches.

To reach Swansea from Heathrow Airport, drive down the M4 motorway westwards past Bristol, before crossing the Severn Bridge into Wales.

Continue on the M4 to Junction 42 just outside the city and take the A483 to reach the city.

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Food fun with Heathrow car rental

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:08:55 +0000

Visitors touring southern England with Heathrow car rental may wish to try some of the country's food and drink and a chance to do this comes at the Exmoor Food Festival.

Held from October 2nd to 4th, this event will feature a wide range of local foods and a chance for children to join in some fun cooking activities.

In addition to enjoying local game and speciality food produce, you can also take part in a few walks as the event overlaps with the North Devon and Exmoor Autumn Walking Festival and there are some food-themed treks to mark this happy coincidence.

Those visiting Exmoor may indeed find that seeing the scenery of the national park adds an extra reason to come to the festival, which has events going on in several towns and villages around the area.

Reaching Exmoor from Heathrow Airport is simple, starting with a westwards drive along the M4 motorway as far as Bristol and then heading south down the M5 towards Exeter.

At Junction 3, take the A38 marked for Minehead, with this road skirting the northern boundary of the national park.

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Use Heathrow car rental for a different kind of boat race

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:36:37 +0000

The River Thames is famous for the Oxford v Cambridge boat race, but Heathrow car rental users visiting in September can see a slightly different event.

Known as London's river marathon, The Great Boat Race will begin at 12:15 BST on September 5th, with around 300 crews from all over the world taking part in a 21-mile rowing challenge.

It runs from the start point in London's docklands to the east, all the way to Ham on the west side.

Like a running marathon, those taking part vary from keen competitors to charity and fancy dress-clad fun rowers.

Spectators my wish to find a vantage point anywhere along the river, but many will wish to see the participants finishing.

The journey here from Heathrow is easy, starting on the M4 motorway towards central London as far as Junction 1.

From here, take the turn onto the A406/ A315, before proceeding to the Chiswick Roundabout and taking the fifth exit down the A205 past Kew, with this road becoming the A307.

Take the left turn off this to the B353, which rejoins the A307 at Ham, taking you close to the river where you may see the action.

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Heathrow car hire users can pig out

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:27:08 +0000

Heathrow car hire users arriving in September may find they have a great day out at the Royal County of Berkshire Show at the Newbury Showground on the weekend of September 18th and 19th.

Visitors can see all sorts of livestock and a highlight may be the appearance of prize-winning pig Truffle, who won best of breed at the 2008 show.

Animal will see cattle, sheep and poultry, while there will be equestrian events to entertain those who like horses.

Human entertainment includes a tug of war and a huge balloon launch to finish off the show on the Sunday, while food lovers can marvel at the skills of a number of celebrity chefs who have turned up to pass on their knowledge of how to cook fantastic cuisine.

Getting to the show from the airport is easy, with the journey being a mainly simple one heading westwards away from London on the M4 motorway.

At Junction 13, take the A34 turning towards Oxford and Newbury, with a right turning off this road a very short distance further up leading you into the venue.

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Heathrow car hire offers drive to Coventry heritage

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Coventry is a city famous for Lady Godiva's legendary streak through the streets on horseback, but those riding into the city using Heathrow car hire next month can enjoy a lot more of the city's heritage.

On the weekend of September 11th and 12th, Coventry will be opening the doors to one of its grandest historic buildings, St Mary's Guildhall.

Inside will be displays of art, furniture and armour connected with figures like Mary Queen of Scots, William Shakespeare and George Eliot.

To add to the atmosphere, there will be costumed musicians playing music from the medieval period, while artifacts on display also include items from the Coventry Police Museum.

Visitors to the area may want to explore more of its heritage by seeing Shakespeare's birthplace at Stratford-on-Avon in nearby Warwickshire.

To reach Coventry, take the M4 from Heathrow to join the M25, crossing to the M40 at Junction 16.

This stretch of motorway takes you as far as Junction 15 near Leamington, where you should take the fourth exit at the roundabout onto the A46 to Coventry, with the A444 leading to the city centre.

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Keep on fishing with Heathrow car hire

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:21:52 +0000

Those using Heathrow car hire may be interested in sampling some traditional life down amongst Cornwall's popular coastal areas.

Such an opportunity will present itself on August 30th, the bank holiday Monday, when the Newlyn Fish Festival takes place.

This is a chance to sample lots of seafood, learn new recipes and techniques for cooking it and enjoy a chance to see – and even ride in – the boats the local fishermen take out to sea.

With craft stalls, helicopter rides and live music, there is plenty of entertainment for all the family, while the trip can be made part of a wider exploration of Cornwall's culture, coast and history.

Newlyn's coast is significant in another way, as the mean level of the tides on its beach is used as the measure from which mapping agencies measure height above sea level in Britain.

Located near to Penzance, Newlyn is a fairly long drive from Heathrow, but most of it can be done on the motorway, firstly via the M4 westwards across to Bristol, and then southwards on the M5 to Exeter.

From there, the A30 takes you into Cornwall as far as Penzance, with the B3311 completing the journey.

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Motor madness with Heathrow car hire

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:12:53 +0000

Heathrow car hire users will be able to find out about more than just the car they are driving if they head to Coventry next month.

Famous as a centre of car making in the UK, the city is home to the Coventry Transport museum, which hosts its Festival of Motoring Weekend on September 4th and 5th.

This will involve a major parade starting at Millenium Place on the Saturday and continues by the War Memorial on nearby Kenilworth Road on the Sunday as around 500 vehicles of all shapes and sizes take to the road.

Cars, motorcyles and buses from down the years will be taking part, ensuring those who love anything on four wheels have lots to interest them.

Coventry's other attractions include its cathedral, which was famously damaged by bombs in the Second World War in heavy raids that prompted the twinning of the city with Dresden in Germany after the conflict.

To get to Coventry, take the M4 from Heathrow to join the M25, switching to the M40 at Junction 16.

This stretch of motorway makes up most of the stretch to Coventry, going as far as Junction 15 near Leamington, where you should take the 4th exit at the roundabout onto the A46 to Coventry.

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