Tag: Attractions

It’s got to be one of the most charming towns in England hasn’t it? Yes good old Rye down in East Sussex really is both good and old. 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 the […]

A beautiful coastal county in the south of England, Dorset is chock full of wonderful places to visit, things to see 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 you can reach it in just a couple […]

Not often a county you think of if you’re looking to explore England, Cambridgeshire over in the east of the UK does, nevertheless, have a fair few gems in store! Top of the list has to be the county capital – the world-famous university town of Cambridge – but that’s not an excuse to ignore […]

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 […]

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 […]

Deep in the heart of Somerset, the magical town of Glastonbury seems to run on a diet of myth and legend. From narratives about King Arthur, through to Joseph of Arimathea and the Isle of Avalon, this an ancient town, where the wafting notes of history seems to play out everywhere. If you’re not quite […]

You’ll know by now that I’m a big fan of islands in general when it comes to travel (maybe because I grew up on one!) and the Isle of Wight off the south coast of the UK is no exception. This delightful spot involves a ferry ride to get there and, as such, feels like […]