As the darker evenings draw in and the temperatures become a little cooler, it can be all too easy to stay indoors. But there are dozens of festivals taking place around the country, celebrating all things culinary, literary, and more.…
10 Fabulous Destinations For Your British Summer Bucket List
The kids aren’t out of school just yet but summer is here. You don’t have to spend a fortune on holiday plans when the UK has so many great destinations right on your doorstep, many of which are ideal for…
Liven Up Your Living Space: Our Latest British Buys
Things have been a bit quiet on the site lately because I’ve been busy catching up on some home decorating. That’s taken me down a lot of shopping rabbit holes and so read on for some wonderfully creative British buys…
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…
British Buys for the Garden
We Brits love our gardens. They are our private oasis from the chaos of the outside world. We may not all have acres of land to style, but even a postage-stamp sized plot can become something quite beautiful. This May,…
Why Oxford Makes a Great Base for Your Covid-Safe Staycation
Sponsored post: In collaboration with Hotels.com, but all views are my own. Travel plans have been in flux for much of this year as safety regulations related to COVID-19 change almost weekly. Even as vaccination programmes roll out, it will…
How To Plan Your Perfect Walking Holiday
This post contains some affiliate links. Buying through these links will earn the site a few pennies of commission for upkeep. There is no additional cost to you. There are few things I enjoy better than a good walk. So…
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…
10 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Visit in England
There are 33 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, 34 if you include the Wye Valley which straddles the border with Wales. Wales has another four of its own, while Northern Ireland has eight. Each AONB varies enormously…