London 1 Week Itinerary: The Perfect 7-Day London Travel Guide (updated 2026)
An itinerary for 1 week in London taking in a balance of history, museums, parks, palaces and fun – with lots of recommendations and substitutes as well, save this guide for your trip to England’s famous capital.
Castle Rising & Castle Acre: Visiting Norfolk’s Medieval Castles
A day trip to the county of Norfolk, discovering the historic Medieval Castles of Castle Rising and Castle Acre.
London Open Gardens Visitor Guide
A wonderful weekend exploring London’s hidden gardens at the annual London Open Gardens event.
A Review of Brunton House & Cottages, Northumberland
A review of Brunton House and Cottages, a gorgeous Northumberland gem.
Lindisfarne: A Visitor Guide to Northumberland’s Holy Island
A guide to visiting the Holy Island of Lindisfarne; a historic site in Northumberland.
The Imperial War Museum: A Visitor Guide
A Guide to visiting London’s incredible Imperial War Museum.
Dunstanburgh Castle Walk: The Northumberland Coast Path
A guide to walking to Dunstanburgh Castle, one of England’s coastal gems.
Alnwick Castle and Garden: An Ultimate Guide
A visitor guide for Alnwick Castle and Garden, a wonderful day out in Northumberland.
Northumberland, The Wild Coast: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
A 2 day itinerary to explore England’s stunning Northumbrian coastline.
London: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary (updated 2025)
A perfect 2 day itinerary for those visiting London for the first time, including The Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.
London Area Guide: Greenwich
A guide to the wonderful area of Greenwich, to the east of the city of London and a perfect way to spend a day or two on a trip to the capital.
London Area Guide: The City of London
A guide to London’s central area – The City. With lots of tourist attractions and more off the beaten path sights, it’s a perfect place to explore!
Touring Lincoln’s Inn, London
A guide to touring Lincoln’s Inn, a wonderful London hidden historic gem
A Review of Art’Otel, Battersea
A review of my stay at Art’Otel, a brand new hotel in Battersea, London.
Battersea Power Station: A Guide to visiting
A guide to visiting the recently restored and wonderfully done Battersea Power Station
Silverstone Museum: An Amazing Day Trip for F1 Lovers
An amazing trip to the Silverstone Museum, home to one of the greatest racetracks in the F1 calendar
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Tower of London
A guide to visiting one of England’s most famous attraction – The Tower of London.
London Area Guide: Southwark
A guide to London’s incredible area of Southwark. Read on to discover more.
London Area Guide: Bloomsbury & King’s Cross
A guide to a lesser known area of London – Bloomsbury and Kings Cross.
A Review of The Megaro, London
A review of my stay at this unique 5* design hotel in the heart of Kings Cross, London. Read on to find out more.
National Memorial Arboretum, England
A trip to the moving and poignant National Memorial Arboretum, a peaceful and beautiful place dedicated to loss and sacrifice.
The Olympics: Paris 2024 & Everything you need to know about planning an Olympics trip
My experience at The Olympics for Paris 2024, and everything you need to know if you’re considering a trip to LA 2028 or Brisbane 2032.
The Old Operating Theatre, London
A guide to one of London’s most amazing hidden gems, The Old Operating Theatre and Herb Garret
London Area Guide: South Bank
A guide to things to do on London’s cool south bank – my favourite area of the city. Read on to discover more.
London Area Guide: Shoreditch
A weekend in Shoreditch, London exploring another area of England’s capital city!
A Review of Nobu, London Shoreditch
A review of a one night stay at Nobu, Shoreditch.
Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
A festive trip to Anglesey Abbey to get us in the spirit this holiday season
Royals, Rivers & Railways – A day in Knaresborough
A day exploring the historic town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, famous for its wonderful viaduct.
Into the Fens: Exploring England’s wetlands
An introduction to England’s marshy Fens and the beautiful walks and sites around them
Morton Hall Gardens, An Annual Tulip Festival
A visit to Morton Hall Gardens’ annual tulip festival. Read on to find out more.
Coughton Court & Hanbury Hall: A day out in Worcestershire
A day exploring the interesting history of Coughton Court and Hanbury Hall – from the gunpowder plot, to embalmed heads, to bigamous marriages – they have it all!
East Anglia: An ultimate 2 week itinerary
A wonderful 2 week itinerary to take in the best of East Anglia and its 3 counties – Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk.
Calke Abbey: The Un-stately Home
A very cold day out at England’s most famous ‘unstately home’, Calke Abbey.
20+ of the best walks in Cambridgeshire (updated 2024)
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.
A week in the Peaks: A perfect Peak District Itinerary
A perfect week in the Peaks – a stunning National Park in the centre of England.
Cambridge University Alumni Walking Tour
A fun walking tour of Cambridge with the wonderful Cambridge and Oxford Alumni Tours – taking in the University buildings, historical architecture, famous pubs and much more.
Cambridge Central Mosque: The first Eco Mosque in Europe
A tour around the Cambridge Central Mosque, the first eco-Mosque in Europe.
The Peak District: Cromford Mills
A visit to Cromford Mill, an historic site home to the modern factory system. Learn about the history of the mill as well as enjoy the local shops and cafes that now call the site home.
Exploring the Parks & Nature reserves of South Norfolk
A guide to exploring the parks and nature reserves of South Norfolk, a beautiful area of England home to diverse wetlands, woodland and wildlife.
Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
A lovely daytrip to Newstead Abbey – famous home of the poet Lord Byron – in Nottinghamshire.
A day in Southwell, Nottingham
A day exploring Southwell, Nottinghamshire right in the heart of England. From historic workhouses to cathedrals and lovely walks, this town has lots to offer on a day trip.
Winter at Wimpole
A winter time visit to beautiful Wimpole coated in frost and full of Christmas trees.
A review of Cliveden House, England
An autumnal weekend break at Cliveden, one of the most beautiful stately homes in England.
The Peak District: Matlock, High Tor & Heights of Abraham Walking Guide
A guide to one of the best walking routes in the Peak District – from Matlock to the Heights of Abraham via High Tor on a 6mile loop.
A Day Trip to Audley End House, Essex
A day exploring Audley End House, Wendens Ambo and Saffron Walden on a sunny day in Essex – a perfect London or Cambridge day trip!
A Weekend in Dedham Vale: exploring Constable Country
A postcard perfect weekend in Dedham Vale, exploring ‘Constable Country’, the inspiration for the famous artist. It’s easy to see why – read on to find out more.
Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
Oxburgh Hall in the sunshine stole my heart; read on to find out more about this wonderful historic home in the East of England
8 best things to do in Brighton, England
A weekend in stunning Brighton, a perfect summer seaside break.
Sandringham, The Queen’s Retreat
A day out to Sandringham, the Queen’s Christmas residence.
North York Moors: Thornton-le-Dale Walk
A beautiful and easy walk from picturesque Thornton-le-Dale to historic Ellerburn, situated within the North York Moors National Park.
Walking the Lyveden Way
A guide to walking The Lyveden Way, a 12km route in Northamptonshire, England – full of rolling fields, cute cottages and ancient houses.
8 of the best things to do in Ripon, North Yorkshire
A guide to the beautiful North Yorkshire market town of Ripon – home to ancient cathedrals, amazing abbeys and lots more.
A weekend exploring Bloomsbury & Beyond, London
A weekend exploring in and around the beautiful Bloomsbury area of London, including the British Museum, Covent Garden and Granary Square areas of London.
8 great things to do in Canterbury
12 hours exploring Canterbury, Kent an its wonderful Cathedral, ancient Abbey and historic streets. Read on to find out more.
10 of the Prettiest villages in Suffolk
10 of Suffolk’s most beautiful villages that if you’re in the area, you really must visit.
A weekend in Whitby: 12 Wonderful Things to Do
A perfect weekend in wonderful Whitby, exploring the coastline, Abbeys and history of this wonderful part of North Yorkshire.
A Review of The Tawny Hotel, Staffordshire
A luxurious stay at The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire, in the heart of rural England. Read on to find out more.
North York Moors: Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey Walk
A beautiful walk from Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey in the North Yorkshire Moors.
Thor’s Cave – A Peak district Hike
A beautiful Peak District hike taking in the views of the Manifold Valley and Thor’s Cave, one of the area’s most famous sites.
York: The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
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.
A Guide to visiting the British Museum
A guide to 10 unmissable things to see in The British Museum, London.
The Isle of Wight: Coastal Path Walk
A lovely walking route on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, taking in Freshwater Bay, the Tennyson Monument, The Needles, Alum Bay and Tennyson Downs.
Windsor Castle: A Perfectly Regal Day Out
A trip to beautiful Windsor for a weekend stroll around the Castle to visit the Queen – a perfect royal weekend.
Spring at Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire
A short photo guide to a beautiful afternoon in the sunshine exploring Wimpole Hall in the spring
15 of the most beautiful places in the Cotswolds
If you’re looking at a trip to The Cotswolds, then here is a useful list of the most beautiful spots to explore. Keep reading if you’re interested in seeing more of this beautiful part of England.
Hiking Mam Tor: A Peak District favourite
A guide to one of the Peak District’s most famous hikes – Mam Tor
A Review of Sea Containers Hotel, London
A review of a stay at Sea Containers London, a luxury hotel on the South Bank
Mottisfont, a lovely English day trip
A surprise trip to wonderful Mottisfont, in the Hampshire countryside. Home to a house made up of ancient Abbey, Tudor and Georgian architecture, it makes for a perfect UK day trip.
An Ultimate Guide to Suffolk, England
A guide to visiting the county of Suffolk in England – the perfect location for a UK staycation or off the beaten track spot if you’re coming from overseas. Encompassing castles, stately homes, Tudor buildings and stunning coastline, it really is an underrated UK travel destination.
A wonderful weekend in Warwick: A 2 Day Itinerary
A weekend away in historic Warwick, enjoying ancient castles, stately homes aplenty and incredible food and drink.
The best walk in Cambridgeshire – Houghton & The Hemingfords
A guide to my favourite walk in Cambridgeshire, and one of my favourites in all of England – a stunning 10km route around beautiful villages, historic sites and winding rivers. Read on to find out more.
A review of Treehouse Hotel, London
A review of Treehouse Hotel, London – a perfect place to call a home away from home, particularly special for the incredible soaking bathtubs with skyline views.
A Christmas time stay in Lincoln
An overnight stay in Lincoln at Christmas time to see the famous castle Christmas lights (and lots more!). Read on to find out more.
A Tour of London’s Christmas Lights
A tour of London’s Christmas lights in a 10 stop 1 hour walking itinerary. A bit of festive fun!
Festive Fun At Shugborough Hall
A magical winter visit to Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire to see the Christmas displays and learn about this wonderful historic house.
Christmas at Tamworth Castle
A festive visit to one of the most historic castles in England – Tamworth, capital of an Anglo Saxon English Kingdom.
10 best things to do in Salisbury, England
10 wonderful things to do in Salisbury, including visiting the Cathedral, historic Stonehenge and the beautiful town. Read on to find out more about this wonderful area of England.
Shaftesbury & Cranborne Chase: A Perfect 2 day Itinerary
A day exploring the post card perfect, historic town of Shaftesbury and its surrounding countryside, including the incredible Old Wardour castle.
A Review of Linthwaite House, The Lake District
A review of the exceptional Linthwaite House, located on the shores of Lake Windermere in the English Lake District – the perfect place for a luxury getaway.
A guide Castle Combe, England’s prettiest village
Photos to inspire you to visit one of the most beautiful villages in England, Castle Combe
Visiting Highgate Cemetery, A Unique London Experience
A day trip to visit a unique London site – Highgate cemetery. A Victorian Gothic graveyard which is even home to Karl Marx’s gravesite! An incredible place, well worth a visit if you’re looking for something different to do in London.
48 hours in Cambridge: A Perfect Itinerary (by a local)
Welcome to my home city! Here’s a local’s guide to a perfect 48 hour break in wonderful Cambridge (though I am a little biased!)
Bradford on Avon & Lacock: A 2 Day Itinerary
A weekend in Bradford on Avon, exploring one of the prettiest towns in England, plus historic Lacock, wonderful walks and an ancient castle. A perfect off the beaten track break.
A Guide to Woodbridge, Suffolk
A day exploring Woodbridge, Suffolk – from Anglo Saxon burial grounds to Tudor manor houses to a working tide mill. This market town is a great option for a day trip or staycation.
Stonehenge – The Stone Circle Experience
A magical experience visiting Stonehenge after hours for a unique tour amongst the stones.
The North Norfolk Coast: A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
A perfect 2 day itinerary on the North Norfolk coast – from history and windmills to villages and beaches, it’s the perfect staycation option.
The Lake District: A Guide to hiking Loughrigg Fell
A guide to hiking Loughrigg Fell – a perfect half day trip from Windermere, Ambleside or Grasmere with amazing views out across the Lake District
Visiting Blickling Hall, Anne Boleyn’s birthplace
A trip to Anne Boleyn’s birthplace, Blickling Estate. Read on to find out more about this wonderful house, gardens and church with a difference!
A Guide to visiting St Paul’s Cathedral
A guide to visiting the most famous church in England – St Paul’s Cathedral. Read on to find out more about its rich history, beautiful interior and spectacular dome!
2 nights at Cley Windmill: A Review
What’s it like to stay in an English windmill?! Absolutely amazing is my answer, and you can read all about it in this blog post!
The Lake District: A 2 Day Windermere Itinerary
A perfect 2 day itinerary to take in the main sights around Lake Windermere, in the stunning English Lake District.
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
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!