The Cotswolds is one of the most visited parts of England and the U.K. The rural region is famous for being ‘quintessentially English’ and fits most travellers’ idyllic image of English country life. The Cotswolds is not a county but a 800 square mile region of central south-west England. It incorporates the counties of Gloucestershire…
Northumberland is England’s northernmost county and a fabulous place to explore and include in a UK road trip itinerary. With many beautiful towns and villages, stunning beaches, numerous castles, and Roman ruins, you will find plenty of things to do in Northumberland to fill your itinerary. Northumberland also has Europe’s largest night skies protected area,…
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One of the most beautiful tidal islands in the UK, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, is a must-visit for anyone exploring Northumberland. Written by a local, you will discover what to do and see on the island in this ultimate guide to things to do on Holy Island. If you are visiting Northumberland and driving…
Narrowing down the 18 best places to visit in England is no easy task! There are so many wonderful cities, towns and villages to visit, green countryside to explore and coastal areas to enjoy. Whether you love history, music, literature, food or art, England has an attraction or location for you. However, few visitors can…
The Lake District is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular destinations attracting over 24 million annual day visitors. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 the Lake District National Park covers an area of 2362 square kilometres and is England’s largest national park. With stunning lakes, tarns, woodland and mountains the Lake District is one of the most…
Are you planning a visit to Blenheim Palace? In this article, I will answer common questions about visiting Blenheim Palace as well as providing practical tips to help you make the most of your trip. Blenheim Palace is located a few miles north of Oxford and is one of 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in…
Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the county of Wiltshire in England close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. A trip to Stonehenge features high on many bucket lists for visitors to the UK (and with Brits themselves) and approximately 800,000 people choose to visit Stonehenge each year. Visiting Stonehenge from London takes approximately…
If you love to take to the wheel and you’ll be visiting the UK at some point in the future, then you need to find the perfect UK road trip itinerary! This UK road trip planner aims to help you pin down the ideal 1 week, 10 day or 2 week UK road trip itinerary…
Our Birmingham Travel Guide includes recommended places to visit and things to do, accommodation options, tips and more for this popular Midlands city. Everything you need to plan your visit and essential reading for any visitor to Birmingham! Situated in the middle of England and in the county of the West Midlands, Birmingham is a major vibrant,…
Our Manchester Travel Guide includes recommended places to visit and things to do, accommodation options, tips and more for this popular northern city. Everything you need to plan your visit and essential reading for any visitor to Manchester! Manchester Travel Guide Situated in the North West of England, Manchester is well known, not just for its famous…