Tag Archives: City Guide

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

It was when I was planning my staycation trip to Dorset in the UK that 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 […]

One of the UK’s most famous cities, visiting Cambridge is a must on your British bucket list! Shamefully, I hadn’t ticked it off mine until very recently, but thankfully our old friend the pandemic has meant this is yet another classic UK gem I’ve now finally seen! In tight competition with Oxford, and rivalling the […]

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 […]

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 […]

A wonderful spot on the English south coast, Hastings is perfectly situated between coast and country. With both sandy and pebble beaches on its shore, along with wonderful countryside perfect for walking around, there’s no end of history and character thrown into the joyful mix of Hastings and its surrounds! It certainly makes for a […]

Oh London! Is it the best city in the world? Answer: probably! Yes there’s no denying this city is one of my favourites and that’s not least because, even after living here on and off for years, I still haven’t explored it all! Because London really is the capital where you could spend a lifetime […]