As the 2015 World Rugby Cup in the UK draws closer and you find your partner is already only capable of speaking rugby jargon and googling the best pubs for pre and post match drinks, fear not as Simone McDermid, Advocacy Manager for helloworld has provided us with her top five tips of things to do in some of the match locations.
Castles in Cardiff – Australia vs Fiji
Renowned for being the City of Castles, no visit to Cardiff is complete without visiting one of these impressive, historic rich buildings. With five castles within the city surrounds your craving for historic charms will be well and truly satisfied. Cardiff Castle, located within the beautiful parklands at the heart of the capital is one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance.
Jewellery quarter Birmingham – Australia vs Uruguay
They say ‘diamonds are a girls best friend’ and there is plenty of opportunity to make lots of friends at Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. It’s home to more diamond rings, finishing touches and tokens of love than anywhere else in the country, and is the beating heart of the nation’s jewellery manufacturing. Over 40% of British jewellery is made in Birmingham’s unique Jewellery Quarter.
Designer shopping in London – England vs Aus
How convenient Australia play England at Twickenham on a Saturday night giving you the perfect excuse for a full day of designer shopping in the heart of London. There are numerous designer shops located on the high streets of Chelsea and Kensington and of course a sneaky peruse of the luxury department stores, Harrods and Harvey Nichols are an absolute must.
Spa at Four Seasons Park Lane – Aus vs Wales
Travelling is a wonderful experience but all your senses get a full work out with sightseeing, shopping, eating, drinking and meeting new people. So why not give your body and mind a break from being a tourist and treat yourself to a spa treatment at the Four Seasons Park Lane Spa. The spa at the Four Seaon’s is located on the hotel’s 10thfloor with floor-to-ceiling windows boasting stunning views over London and offering an extensive, luxurious spa menu.
Wine bars in London – Final
Celebrate the end of the Rugby World Cup by visiting some of London’s best wine bars. The choice of bars is immense but here are a few of helloworld’s favourite wine retreats:
Mayfair’s 28°-50° – a little haven away from the chaos of Oxford Circus, which is just around the corner. It’s all exposed wood, wrought iron and wooden wine cases, and because it’s run by a Master Sommelier the wines are both fantastic and reasonably priced.
Vinoteca – You’ll be a big fan of this small wine bar and you won’t be alone. The no-bookings policy in the evening means it’s first come, first served, and such is Vinoteca’s reputation for interesting wine and food at very acceptable prices, there’s always a queue but it’s worth it.
Sager & Wilde – a seriously stylish space in Hackney which heralded the new breed of London wine bar. Husband and wife team Michael and Charlotte have curated a cracking selection by the glass, including some special top bottles. The staff are lovely and now they’re doing little plates of delicious food in addition to their addictive grilled cheese sandwiches and charcuterie plates. It’s dangerous, in a good way.
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