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…
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…
London’s Green Spaces: Abney Park
If you’re new to London, or just visiting, you might think chances to see a bit of nature are limited to the big parks (full of tourists) or to the weekend, when you can escape to the countryside. Yet England’s…
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…
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…
Take a Steam Train Ride in England
British Food and Travel has been on a train kick lately. After exploring ways of exploring the Scottish highlands by rail and steam train days out in Wales, we now turn our attention to England. Below are just a few…
Literary Landscapes: Arthur Ransome’s Norfolk
Our last post explored the parts of the Lake District depicted in Arthur Ransome’s beloved Swallows and Amazons series. Today, we explore another part of England that featured so prominently in the books: the Norfolk Broads. They all went out…
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…
Castles of Britain: Leeds Castle
Located almost at the exact centre of Kent, Leeds Castle lies within 500 acres of parks and gardens. Its rich history and magnificent views make it an excellent destination for a day in the country. History of Leeds Castle The…