Blog (June 2019) - Staytripper

  • football fans

    The perfect day out for football fans

    As summer starts to roll around, the football season starts to wind down, which might be good news for those of you who aren’t that fussed about Britain’s favourite past time, but bad news for those that don’t know what to do with themselves now. So, for those of you who want to spend your summer continuing your love for the beautiful game, here are some ideas of where to go.

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    Great beach resorts in easy reach of London

    Summer is a great time for days at the beach, but if you’ve chosen a city break this summer. We’ve all been there. Don’t lose yourself in FOMO, though. There are some great seaside resorts that you can easily reach from the centre of London and we’ve listed some of our favourites for you here. These resorts have everything from sand, shingle and historic features, so there really is something for everyone!

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    A guide to Ascot Etiquette

    Royal Ascot is the most prestigious horse race in the UK and as such, there are some customs and rules for those attending. The Queen is usually in attendance and the Royal Procession that kicks off the day is pretty spectacular.

  • fathers day 2019
    In Events

    Treat your dad this Father’s Day

    This Father’s Day why not celebrate by heading to one of the many events going on all over the country? You’ll find everything, from spa days (yes, dad’s like good skin too!) to special lunch time menus to workshops where you and your dad can learn something together to just good old fashioned day out together.

  • gay london

    With Pride approaching, here is the best of LGBTQA+ London

    We’re big fans of Pride celebrations here at Staytripper, in fact you should click here to see our top picks of Pride events across the UK… Before we get too side tracked, we have to acknowledge that London is home to one of the biggest Pride festivals in the country, so we thought we’d create a run down of some of the best spots for those looking for an inclusive LGBTQA+ experience in the city.

  • fish and chip day

    It really is Fry-day, today is National Fish and Chip Day!

    Stop what you’re doing and head to the nearest chippy immediately, it’s National Fish and Chip Day and it’s a Fry-day (you see what we did there?)! Following on from the success of last year’s National Fish and Chip Day, it returns again today to celebrate the nation’s favourite and arguably most famous dish.

  • game of thrones locations

    Keep Game of Thrones alive with these trips

    Now that Game of Thrones has ended for good and we can all finally talk about it (THAT ENDING.), some of you might be wondering what you’re going to do once it fades from conversation and there are no wild theories to discuss or episodes to wait for. Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!