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…
Join Us in Celebrating 1900 Years of Hadrian’s Wall
Stretching across northern England between Wallsend near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria, Hadrian’s Wall is a national landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built during Roman times, it is now a popular walking route. And in 2022, Hadrian’s Wall…
The Perfect English Garden
It’s no exaggeration to say that the English love their gardens. Even the smallest postage-stamp piece of ground can be transformed into a blaze of floral colour. For English Tourism Week, we suggest nine bloomingly beautiful English gardens that are…
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…
Why County Durham Should Be Your Next Destination.
County Durham nestles on the northeast coast of England between Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, North Yorkshire, and Cumbria. It has a long history of mining (both lead and coal), farming, and railways. But it also has strong roots within the…
Orange Marmalade: A British Breakfast Tradition
We expect certain things on a traditional British breakfast table. A pot of tea. Fresh toast. And a jar of marmalade. It remains the favourite of Paddington Bear. Whether you prefer thick cut or thin cut, the tangy preserve has…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Lakes
Much of Britain’s rich literary history uses the country’s magnificent landscapes as a backdrop. In this ongoing series, we look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved works. An earlier installment explored the…
England Coast Path: 2,700 Miles Coming Soon!
Britain’s coastline is, quite simply, magnificent. From secluded coves to busy beaches, rugged cliffs to miles of smooth sand, the coastline around these islands has it all. And what better way to explore most of it than on foot? Wales…
Coast to Coast: Kirkby Stephen to Keld
After last week’s introduction to Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk from St. Bees Robin Hood’s Bay, this week I turn my attention to one segment of the walk. As previously mentioned, many walkers split the entirety of Wainwright’s route into…
Ambleside – Loughrigg Circular Walk
People have various reasons for hiking in the Lake District. Some want to climb as many of Wainwright’s 214 peaks as possible. Others want to enjoy a few days of exercise and scenery. Loughrigg Fell lets you enjoy magnificent views…