If there’s one historic city you need to visit in the north of England, it has to be York! Yes Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle all have selling points too (not least their cultural vibrancy) but, if you’re after quaint cobbled charm and a good dollop of Viking history on the side, then it has […]
Category Archives: Europe
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Well I think it’s fair to say that the cat is well and truly out the bag! Yes when it comes to Canterbury, it’s no longer a secret that this spot is THE alternative to a Cambridge or Oxford excursion. Rivalling these 2 greats when it comes to historic charm, cathedrals and colleges, famous residents, […]
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One of England’s flagship Cathedral cities, Winchester makes for the ideal historic day trip or weekend getaway. With one of the oldest high streets in the country and a religious building that’s famous the world over, there’s no question, this place is big on the heritage gems! Set in the county of Hampshire, it’s pretty […]
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Planning my staycation trip to Dorset in the UK, I quickly realised how difficult it is to decide where to base yourself in this jam-packed destination! Which is how I stumbled upon Swanage. Spanning a large section of the south coast of England, and filled with great beaches, top walks, amazing historic sights and stuffed […]
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In my humble option, you simply can’t go wrong when it comes to UK travel, with a good slice of Dorset, in particular these fantastic days out in the county. Down in the southwest of England, with some of the most beautiful beaches going, and some of the most wonderful walking along dramatic clifftops, if […]
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If you’re looking for a great day or weekend trip from London, then it’s hard to overlook the famous Medieval city of Canterbury in Kent. With one of the UK’s most impressive Cathedrals in the country, not to mention some beautiful cobbled streets, superb punting opps, great eats and drinks, history a go-go and a […]
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Honestly, it probably doesn’t get more unique in the UK than Dungeness. Part desolate shingle shelf, part abandoned fishing village, part post-apocalyptic industrial wasteland, it’s a heady mix that has photographers and travellers with a penchant for the weird and wonderful drooling! Almost uninhabited, save for a few converted weatherboard fisherman huts and a smattering […]
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It’s got to be one of the most charming towns in England – yes, good old Rye down in East Sussex really is filled with amazing things to do. Touted as the best-preserved Medieval town in Britain (need to fact-check this, but I’m pretty sure I’ve heard it somewhere!), Rye really is a winner of […]
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Sep
They may call to you via the wavering notes of Vera Lynn, the bucket list of a friend, or even the National Trust brochure – but the fact remains that, whatever draws you to the White Cliffs of Dover, these are one of England’s classic sights. Situated along the Kent coast in the south of […]
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A beautiful coastal county in the south of England, Dorset is chock full of wonderful things to do, places to visit and attractions to enjoy. From historic castles to great hikes, stunning beaches to quaint villages, Dorset makes for a perfect holiday destination, especially from London, as it’s reachable in just a couple of hours. […]