If you’re looking for a great historical day or weekend trip from London, then it’s hard to overlook the famous university city of Cambridge. Full of iconic colleges, ancient churches, cobbled streets and riverside fun, as well as an increasingly great set of cafes, restaurants and shops, this wonderful place is a fascinating mix of […]
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A tiny but beautiful city in Cambridgeshire, England, Ely is a real gem if you’re looking to escape the crowds and get a full slice of local feels. The perfect balance to the often-over touristy nearby city of Cambridge, Ely is a total treasure often outshadowed by its more famous neighbour. But that doesn’t mean […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]