The pub is the heart of many a community around the British Isles, serving as a social centre for locals. So the news that many can reopen within the next few weeks after the coronavirus pandemic is welcome news indeed.…
Britain’s Historic Pubs: Part 1
As the UK begins the process of reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, many people have been eagerly awaiting to hear when they can once again enjoy a pint at their local pub. And with good reason. Inns. Taverns. Gastropubs. Micropubs.…
English Tourism Week, 2020
Given the ongoing global health situation, it may seem a little strange to be discussing tourism, and this year’s English Tourism Week celebrations are happening virtually instead of in-person. However, English tourism will need our support in the coming months.…
Get Close to British Wildlife This Spring
After Ciara and Dennis both hitting the UK in the past few weeks, it may be hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner. But the days are starting to get longer, and buds are beginning to appear.…
Rabbie’s: Small Group Tours of Britain
While it can be fun to explore on your own, sometimes a tour can be a welcome change. But if the thought of being on a cramped coach with 50 other people and subject to a strictly timed schedule doesn’t…
10 Scenic Drives in the UK
Britain packs a lot of vastly different scenery within its relatively small borders, from coastal shores to mountain peaks, thick forests to open pasture land. In this post, we give you ten options for scenic drives that explore various corners…
Christmas Markets in the UK
It’s that time of year again – bells, glitter, carols, mince pies…. Yes, Christmas is coming, and wherever you happen to be in the UK, there are plenty of festive events nearby. Below are ten of the many Christmas markets…
Wales’ Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An earlier post looked at 10 of England’s 33 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Technically, England has 34 but it shares one of those with Wales. In this post we will look Wales’ five AONBs which span some of…
Ross-on-Wye: A Short Break in Herefordshire
Located at the northern end of the Forest of Dean, not far from the Welsh border, the market town of Ross-on-Wye is the ideal stop for a few nights while exploring the surrounding area. I spent a few days there…
The Churches of Romney Marsh
The beautiful Romney Marsh in Kent has much to offer visitors seeking a peaceful getaway–wonderful coastline, pastoral country landscapes, picturesque villages. It also has some fascinating historic churches that tell a story of the marsh’s isolated past. In this post,…