Facts and Figures Just two miles off the coast of Hampshire in southern England, the Isle of Wight is known for a number of reasons: sailing, holiday destination, music festival, Beatles song. And so visitors are sure to find something…
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…
Literary Landscapes: The Lakes of William and Dorothy Wordsworth
Britain’s abundant literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved works. In this…
Exploring Sussex: Rye Harbour
Although mention of the Sussex coast might conjure up images of seaside resorts – Brighton, Bognor Regis, and Eastbourne to name just a few – there are also plenty of rich opportunities to view the region’s wildlife. One location that…
Best of British Beaches – England
With more than seven thousand miles of coastline around Britain, there are beaches to suit every taste, from popular bucket-and-space resorts to isolated stretches that hardly anyone knows about. After looking at some beautiful beaches in Northern Ireland and Wales,…
Literary Landscapes: Enid Blyton’s Dorset
Britain’s long, rich literary history is made all the richer by the country’s many magnificent landscapes. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at the countryside that has served as inspiration for some of our most beloved works. To…
National Park Spotlight: South Downs
And so we reach the end of our spotlight series. Over the past few months, we have explored Britain’s National Parks, from the wild beauty of the Cairngorms to the rugged Pembrokeshire Coast to the tranquil waterways of the Lake…
National Park Spotlight: New Forest
After last week’s visit to Northumberland, this week we travel south for the next installment of our look at the National Parks of Great Britain. There are only three more to go – two in the south of England and one…
National Park Spotlight: Northumberland
We are entering the last legs of our spotlight series that takes a look at the National Parks of Great Britain. There are only a few more to go. This week we are heading back to the northernmost parts of…
National Park Spotlight: The Broads
As we continue our weekly spotlight series, this week takes us to England’s newest National Park. And that means we’re heading to the water. We’ll be showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips…