One of my top 50 things to do in the UK is to visit the New Forest! Why? Well honestly, there’s just s much to enjoy here! From spotting wild ponies to hiking amongst the trees, visiting traditional tearooms and pubs to cycling, kayaking, camping or even taking a museum or too, this is a […]
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Jul
Jul
Although the New Forest may be more famous for its cycling, there’s no question that walking amongst the beautiful trees here is a delightful thing to do too. As a National Park, complete with wild ponies and donkeys, the wonderful landscape and wildlife definitely make it a super place for a stroll! And, as most […]
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Jul
Jul
There’s no question, a trip to England’s New Forest national park just isn’t complete without visiting some of its wonderful pubs! From historic spots to flower-adorned gardens, dog-friendly to family-friendly, there’s a huge range of fantastic boozers within this glorious area of Hampshire, and visiting at least a few really is a classic part of […]
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Jul
Jul
Close to London, but wonderfully embedded in the countryside, the New Forest is one of the UK’s glowing camping treasures. A renowned national park famous for its wild ponies, beautiful trees, quaint villages and plenty of cycle trails, the New Forest in Hampshire feels like the perfect place to get a slice of relaxation and […]
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Jul
Jul
Up in the northeast of England, the county of Yorkshire is a gem – pure and simple! Hugely diverse, it’s the famous Yorkshire Dales National Park that normally draws the crowds, but having spent quite a bit of time up there (I was a student in the main Yorkshire city of Leeds and have visited […]
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Jun
Jun
Well let’s be clear about one thing, it’s staycation season folks! Yes if the old pandemic has propelled anything into the stratosphere, it’s the growth of travel closer to home! Indeed millions of us have been roaming around nearer to our own backdoors than we normally would have and, it has to be said, I […]
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Jun
Jun
Ahh my favourite of all the northern counties! Yes, the Grand Old Duke of York knew what he was up to when he marched to the top of the hill around here, because this really is a region of good marching hills and stunning views from the top. And that’s not to mention the plethora […]
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Jun
Jun
Ahhh Somerset, what a beauty you are! Located over in the southwest of England, this gorgeous green and rural part of the country really does make for the perfect staycation… as I found out during my recent time there! From the iconic destinations of Glastonbury and Bath, through to little known gems such as Frome […]
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Jun
Jun
Set in the beautiful Mendip Hills over in the English county of Somerset, Cheddar Gorge is a natural spectacle you can’t miss if you’re adventuring out this way. With hiking possibilities aplenty, along with a ton of other adventures, historical and anthropological treats, not to mention a good smattering of wildlife spotting, view snapping and […]
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May
May
I have to admit, I visited Wells by mistake. Yes it might sound like a strange mistake to make, but y’know, this pandemic-induced staycation of mine has thrown up all sorts of curveballs! And Wells was one of them. A welcome curveball in the end, but a curveball nonetheless because, in all honesty, this was […]