Exploring the Old Market Town of Bakewell, England
A Brief History of Bakewell Does Bakewell pudding come to mind? Bakewell tart? Well this is the place where it all began! The Derbyshire town of Bakewell is where the…
How to Rest, Relax and Re-energise on Hayling Island
You have a week’s holiday on Hayling Island and you are booked in at one of the many hotels, B&B’s, campsites or self catering accommodation that the island offers. So…
A Guide to Old Portsmouth Town: Exploring Past and Present
Portsmouth: Past and Present Anyone looking for an interesting day out on the South Coast should look no further. Portsmouth stands proud, a mixture of old and new, overlooking the…
Top 7 Historical Sights on the Ridgeway Trail
Believed to be England's oldest road, The Ridgeway is not just a trail but a pilgrimage for those willing to walk its 87 miles (139km) length. For at least 5,000…
Stourhead House and Gardens: Exploring an 18th Century Marvel
With Greek temples, grottos and crystal-clear waters, Stourhead feels more like an eclectic wonderland than an 18th century estate. Stourhead, based in Wiltshire and Somerset, sprawls across an impressive 1,072…
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Exploring Brighton’s Art Scene in 6 Locations
Over the past 50 years, Brighton has transformed into an art Mecca. In fact, you can barely walk 5 metres without passing a convoluted street of craft stalls or a…
Ham House – A Magnificent Estate by The River Thames
Ham House on a sunny day (image by Pexels) Brief History of Ham House Step back in time and surround yourself in vintage luxury and affluence by visiting Ham House…
5 Reasons Why Westonbirt Arboretum Is the Perfect Place to Reconnect with Nature
“A tree is the most intimate contact with nature”, said famous woodworker George Nakashima. If this is true, then Westonbirt Arboretum is surely the perfect location to recharge the soul…
Visiting Mousehole: The Legendary Cornish Fishing Village
Mousehole beach, on a sunny summer day, Cornwall, England Mousehole is a perfect place to visit for those seeking a traditional and beautiful English seaside village. Mousehole is just a…
Exploring Avebury’s History: Pagans, Rituals, Stone Circles and Things To See
Large Sarsen stone in the outer circle at Avebury Avebury is a complex archaeological site in Wiltshire. As well as containing the world's largest megalithic stone circle, it features ancient…
