It’s that wonderful time of the year when everything is festive and sparkly. That means it is also time to share a few of my favourite gift ideas that I have come across this year. All of the items come…
Check Out Our British Finds This Christmas!
After more than a year of pandemic, shutdowns and shipping delays, there’s not better time to buy from artists and small businesses in the UK. Read on for some of our favourite Christmas finds. Buy them for friends, family,… or…
County Spotlight: Cornwall
The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day being celebrated on March 5th…
County Spotlight: Shropshire
The small landlocked county of Shropshire borders Wales to its west, Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. It is largely rural with a small population but a rich history. February 23rd is the feast day of St. Milburga.…
County Spotlight: Lincolnshire
October 1 marks Lincolnshire Day and so what better way to celebrate than with a spotlight on the county. In this post, we’ll offer a few suggestions for where to go and what to eat in what many know as…
County Spotlight: Dorset
The 1st of June marks Dorset Day. What better way to celebrate than with a spotlight on the county. In this post, we’ll offer a few suggestions for where to go and what to eat in the ancient county that…
2018 Gift Guide
With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, we decided to share a few of our favourite things in our 2018 gift guide. Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger, we’ve got some…
County Spotlight: Lancashire
On November 27, 1295, King Edward I called the first elected officials from Lancashire to join him at Westminster to form the Model Parliament. And so, since 1996, people and businesses across the county mark the day as a celebration…
Hampshire Food Festival 2018
If you happen to be holidaying in the New Forest or passing through Portsmouth on your way to the Isle of Wight during the month of July, be sure to stop at some of the Hampshire Food Festival events…
Just Say British Cheese!
With more than 700 varieties of British cheese, a cheese lover has almost two years of new product to sample every day. And by the time they’re finished, there’ll be new varieties to try. In short, Britain is a paradise…