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Duncan Cox Wedding Photography at Hand Picked Hotels

Duncan Cox Wedding Photography at Hand Picked Hotels

Duncan is a wedding photographer based in Worcestershire. His passion for capturing all of the emotion and special moments during a wedding day is palpable, both from the way in which he speaks about his work and in his beautiful photographs.

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A Weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon

A Weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon

Set on the banks of the River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon is one of England’s most famous medieval towns. Located six miles away, Ettington Park Hotel recommends how to spend 48 hours in Shakespeare’s old stomping grounds.

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Althorp Literary Festival

Althorp Literary Festival

The Althorp Literary Festival is a unique celebration of the written word, so if you love books then why not make a weekend of it and stay at the nearby Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, or Ettington Park Hotel.

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"I am yours and you are mine, from this day until the end of my days"

We meet Sue and Paul who had a Game of Thrones inspired wedding at Ettington Park Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Christmas Gift Vouchers

Christmas Gift Vouchers

From culinary dining experiences, to an idyllic overnight getaway or relaxing spa day, Hand Picked Hotels can offer a truly original Christmas gift with its range of vouchers.

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Halloween

Halloween

The origins of Halloween and what you should be doing to celebrate the spookiest night of the year.

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History of Ettington Park Hotel

History of Ettington Park Hotel

With the River Stour weaving its way through the estate, Ettington Park is a spectacular neo-Gothic mansion situated six miles fro...

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Visiting Stratford-upon-Avon

Visiting Stratford-upon-Avon

Located just six miles from the town centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, Ettington Park Hotel is perfectly located for sightseers, shoppers and theatre-goers.

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Budget weddings

Budget weddings

This month we look at how to plan a wedding on a budget

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Wedding venues outside London

Wedding venues outside London

This month we look at the best Hand Picked Hotel wedding venues under two hours from the UK’s capital

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