12 hours in Long Melford, Suffolk
A day in the English countryside visiting historic manor houses and enjoying long walks and picture perfect houses in Long Melford, Suffolk.
10 reasons to visit Peterborough, England’s ‘worst city’
Peterborough – is it really deserving of its bad reputation? I don’t think so; it has lots of history, nature and fun activities to enjoy. Read on to find out more.
Visiting the WW2 Codebreakers at Bletchley Park
A visit to Bletchley Park – home to the incredible men and women who worked here during WW2 to crack codes and gain intelligence that would change the course of the world forever.
The Lake District: Discovering Ullswater
A day discovering the sights around Ullswater, in the Lake District. A stunning part of England, this part of the country is really worth discovering as it’s absolutely beautiful.
The Suffolk Coast – A perfect 2 day itinerary
A perfect 2 day itinerary for exploring the beautiful Suffolk coastline – full of beaches, history, wildlife and wonderful walks. Read on to find out more.
The Lake District: A guide to hiking Old Man Coniston
A guide to hiking Old Man Coniston via Dow Crag, Buck Pike and Brown Pike. An incredibly scenic walk – but boy do you have to work for it! Read on to find out more.
The Peak District: 2 days in Bakewell
A beautiful weekend in Bakewell, The Peak District – one of the most picturesque places in England. Read on to find out more.
6 of Rutland’s Prettiest villages
Exploring one of England’s smallest counties to discover some of Rutland’s prettiest cottages – read on for lots of thatched and beautiful houses.
The Peak District: a Day in Castleton
A guide to Castleton, one of the Peak District’s most beautiful villages – from spectacular hikes to ancient history, this beautiful place is not to be missed!
Knebworth House, a perfect UK day Trip
Knebworth House makes a perfect day trip from London, Oxford or Cambridge – with beautiful grounds, a stunning house and lots of fun things to do, it’s definitely worth a visit.
12 hours in Melbourne, Derbyshire
12 hours exploring Melbourne, Derbyshire with all its history, beautiful houses and picturesque views.
A weekend in Rutland – England’s smallest county
A weekend getaway to England’s smallest county, Rutland. Full of charming countryside and pretty villages, it’s the perfect ‘slow travel’ destination. Read on to find out more.
8 of the prettiest villages in Cambridgeshire
A guide to some of the prettiest villages in Cambridgeshire, all worth a visit if you’re wanting to discover more of rural England and get off the tourist trail.
8 reasons to visit Oxford, England
The city of dreaming spires, Oxford, is a true gem set in the heart of England. Here are my highlights of a visit, including the historic university, beautiful libraries and wonderful views.
Travel Challenge – 10 photos in 10 days
An attempt at the 10 travel photos in 10 days challenge – I hope you enjoy my selection of travel experiences captured in photos. Can you guess where number 1 is?
An overnight stay at Leeds Castle
A night pretending to be a Queen at the historic Leeds castle. Take in the history, the stunning grounds and the beautiful surrounding area. Read on to find out more about staying here!
Exploring Cambridgeshire in 14 walks
Exploring the countryside in and around Cambridge is well worth it, especially if you have along weekend in the city. Read on to find Instagram worthy English cottages, countryside and pubs.
Lincoln – A perfect UK city Break
Lincoln is often overlooked as an English city break destination – but with a beautiful castle and cathedral, plus winding streets and lots of history, it really is worth adding to your list. Read on to find out more.
5 things to do in St Albans, England
A day in St Albans, full of history from Roman to Norman to Tudor times. Explore the house of a young Queen Elizabeth, visit an ancient cathedral and see a surviving Roman mosaic on a day trip to this interesting city.
The Isle of Wight – 5 of the best circular walking routes
One of the nicest things to do on the Isle of Wight is to take in its natural beauty by exploring on foot. Picture perfect beaches, rolling English fields and stunning stately homes await on this selection of walking routes.
12 hours in Greenwich, London
Are you looking for something fun to do in London? If so then Greenwich could be for you – explore London’s Maritime History, as well as stand across the Prime Meridian line where East meets West.
Exploring the Isle of Wight – 15 things to do
Have you ever heard of the Isle of Wight? If you’re looking for rolling English countryside, a selection of beaches, stately homes and castles – then this island could be for you. Read on to find out more.
Visiting Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon
A day exploring Stratford upon Avon, home to one of the world’s most famous playwrights – William Shakespeare.
The Heart of The Cotswolds – A perfect itinerary
The perfect itinerary for a long weekend in the Cotswolds, one of England’s most famous areas, full of stunning villages and beautiful English countryside.
A day in & around Kensington, London
A guide to a busy day in and around Kensington, London – including Hyde Park, The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace and Gardens and even visiting Sherlock Holmes. Read on to find out more.
A day trip to Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk
A day trip to Wells – a pretty English coastal town with beautiful beaches, cute beach huts, a vast country estate and a light railway to enjoy. The perfect day out (unless you choose to walk it all like we did!)
A day in Suffolk exploring the ‘prettiest village in England’
A day spent in central Suffolk exploring beautiful Bury St Edmunds with its houses built in to old monasteries, and stunning Lavenham – home to Harry Potter’s house and often titled the prettiest village in England.
5 reasons to visit Ely, England
A day exploring Ely, the isle of eels, in Cambridgeshire. If you’re in England this city has an amazing Cathedral, lovely boutique shops, a pretty riverside and lots of English history. Perfect if you’re looking for a day trip in England!
12 hours in Market Bosworth, England
Market Bosworth is a pretty little town in the Midlands, and the perfect place for a day trip. Discover the history of the War of the Roses, some lovely local walks and even ride on a traditional English steam train or canal boat!
2 Days in London – An Itinerary for First Timers
Not sure where to start on your visit to London? If you just have a few days, here’s some ideas for an itinerary that covers most of the main sites at a good pace, including The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Further posts will follow for other things to do in London if you have more time in the City!
20 things to do in Cambridge, England
A guide to my local city – Cambridge. From ancient universities to river trips and copious amounts of gin, it’s a great English city which is perfect for a weekend break.
Visiting The Pudding Club
A weekend trip to The Pudding Club to stuff our faces on 7 different traditional English desserts. Then some lovely Cotswolds walks the next day to make a weekend of it (and burn off some of those pudding calories!)….Perfect.
A weekend in York
A weekend in York exploring the rich history if this city – from Roman times, to the Vikings, to the Wars of the Roses. There are also great tea rooms, nice walks and amazing architecture. Just a shame it was raining….
12 Hours in Norwich
A day trip to the English city of Norwich, exploring an historic Castle, beautiful Cathedral and eating world class food. Perfect if you’re looking for a day out in England.
Castles, Hills and History – 5 things to do in Ludlow, England
Ludlow – an historic English market town with castles, manor houses, beautiful walks and tudor buildings. A great weekend destination. If you’re looking for somewhere to spend a weekend in England, you’d be hard pressed to beat here!
