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Cardiff, Wales’ Capital city, offers a startling range of unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference – all within walking distance. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings and Cardiff Bay offers entertainment for everyone.

Rich in ancient history, sporting excitement, romantic ambience, eclectic culture and ‘out of this world’ activities, Cardiff is the perfect holiday destination for families, couples and groups. Cardiff is a thriving city, just 2 hours by train from London.

Wolverhampton ‘the high town or town on the hill’ is a town of great character with over a thousand years of recorded history. The National Sea Life Centre and Cadbury World are both within 14 miles of the Novotel Wolverhampton hotel. Birmingham Airport, NEC and town centre are 30 minutes’ drive away. It is a 6-minute walk from the Grand Theatre and 6 miles from the Black Country Living Museum. Wolverhampton “all weather” Racecourse nearby.

You need never be at a loss for things to do in Coventry and Warwickshire, no matter what your age. From cathedrals, castles and manor houses, to acres of parkland, green space, sporting venues, theatres, shopping landmarks and historical sites of interest, Coventry and Warwickshire provides a fantastic day out for all the family.

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire offer plenty of fantastic attractions, all within easy driving distance of Novotel Nottingham. From the historic Wollaton Hall and the mysterious Nottingham Castle caves, to the beautiful Newstead Abbey gardens and the famous Sherwood Forest, we can guarantee there’s always something to see and do.

Ipswich is perfectly positioned for every visitor to explore the great quality and variety that Suffolk can offer. The Suffolk Coast is famed for its beauty and popularity boasting the famous destinations of Aldeburgh and Southwold or enjoy the traditional seaside attractions of Felixstowe. For a slower pace of life, the walking trails in the heart of Suffolk around the towns of Stowmarket and Needham Market offer the seduction of the tranquil landscape. It’s all on the doorstep of Ipswich and all within an hour’s reach so make Ipswich the hub of your visit to Suffolk.

London is a diverse and exciting city with some of the world’s best sights, attractions, shopping, theatres and activities for all the family, and the Mercure Bloomsbury makes the perfect base to explore this great city.