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…
Award-Winning Destinations You’ll Want to Visit in 2023
In our first post of the year, we share some of the kudos and recognition that UK destinations have recently received. National Geographic Awards National Geographic UK announced the winners of their Reader Awards recently and it’s clear that the…
See UK Attractions Nominated for 2020 Tiqets Remarkable Venue Awards
Several UK attractions were nominated in the recently-announced Tiqets Remarkable Venue Awards. Tiqets is an online ticketing platform which makes it easy to find and book tickets to attractions around the world. The British nominees are: St. Paul’s Cathedral London…
Why an English Heritage Membership Could be Right for You.
Whether your preference for history is a Roman fort or a Victorian country house, English Heritage has more than 400 sites around the country that promise a fascinating day out. This article explores the benefits of an English Heritage membership…
Britain’s Historic Pubs: Part 2
The pub is the heart of many a community around the British Isles, serving as a social centre for locals. So the news that many can reopen within the next few weeks after the coronavirus pandemic is welcome news indeed.…
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…
Christmas Markets in the UK
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…
Commemorating Mayflower 400 in 2020.
In 1620, 102 passengers and a crew of approximately 30 departed from Plymouth to seek a new life in the Americas. After several months at sea, the Puritans landed in what is now Massachusetts. Half of them perished during the…
London’s Green Spaces: Richmond 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…
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…