HF Holidays Blog
With over 100 years experience, HF Holidays knows the best ingredients for holidays in the great outdoors.
Keep up to date with all the latest news from HF Holidays and the great outdoors.
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Unusual migrants' expected in UK gardens
Unusual migrant birds could be spotted in UK gardens during the RSPB's annual birdwatch. More than half a million people are expected to take part in this year's Big Garden Birdwatch, which takes place across the UK from Friday 27 January to Sunday 28 January...
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Lace up! January trails newsletter
2017 Trails and Island Hopping holidays have been on sale for a while now and I am thrilled that they are proving even more popular than last year. See what trails we still have available!
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New walking route plans unveiled
Plans for a new long-distance walking route from south Wales to Shropshire have been unveiled.
The proposed trail will follow the 129 miles (207km) of the Heart of Wales railway line between Shrewsbury and Swansea.
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How fit do I need to be for your Trail holidays?
For trails, this is a question that many guests ask and it is very difficult to answer. What is an easy walk for one person may be a major challenge for another depending on how fit and active they are and how regularly they go walking. We want you to be confident that you choose a Trail or Island Hopping holiday that is right for you so that you enjoy yourself and have a great experience.
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2016 contribution to the Rotary Club, Kantipur - Nepal
We have always been committed to acting as a responsible tour operator, and community is at the heart of everything we do.
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We experience Laos & Cambodia in Indochina Revealed -
If you get inspired by Jane's trip, you can find out more about the holiday here
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New faces in our Groups Booking Team
There have been a few changes within our Group Booking Support Team here at HF Holidays as one of our team, Lynn Myers retired. Busier than ever with her own social diary, Lynn is off enjoying a relaxing time off with friends and family.
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2016 Tree of the Year
The Woodland Trust have crowned 2016s Tree of the Year. The winning trees in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The trees will benefit from a “Tree LC” care grant of £1,000. Plus all runner-up trees that received more than 1,000 votes will be eligible for a grant of £500. The grant can be used to arrange a tree health check or advice from an arboriculturalist, provide interpretation or educational materials or simply just hold a celebratory event in honour of the tree.
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How Brexit has affected group travel to HFH
In the aftermath of the Brexit decision, we were unsure if there would be an impact on Groups Travelling to Europe in 2017. However we’re delighted to report that there are more group enquiries and bookings for European destinations for this coming year than there have been in the last 3 years!
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HF Holidays Derwent Bank achieves Silver level Green Tourism
We are over the moon to announce that our very own Derwent Bank Hotel in the Lake District has been awarded a Silver level from the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
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Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel Prize ceremony
Bob Dylan will not travel to Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize for Literature in person, it has been announced.
The Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel prizes, said it had received "a personal letter" saying he was unable to attend next month's Nobel ceremony "due to pre-existing commitments".
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December House News!
Thanks to the support of our members we are undertaking extensive refurbishment at Monk Coniston.
This year the house is going through extensive refurbishments including the complete refurbishment of its 32 bedrooms and bathrooms. By the time the house reopens in March 2017, all the rooms will have been modernised allowing the guests to enjoy the stunning views from their rooms as well as out on a walk. For those looking for a little bit more luxury, HF Holidays are creating 6 Premium rooms that have the best views from the house. This is an exciting time and we look forward to Spring 2017 so we can welcome you to a new chapter at Monk Coniston.
