The South Downs National Park recently announced that it was growing with a key landmark of the south coast joining its landscape. The iconic Seven Sisters Country Park is no longer under county council control. Instead, the 280-hectare site has…
Rye Bay Scallop Week 2019
As an island nation, Britain is blessed with an abundance of fresh seafood. From north to south, coastal communities celebrate their fishing heritage with annual festivals. And the town on Rye in East Sussex is no exception. Every February, the…
Stay in a Converted Train
Our recent series has looked at some options for fun trips by train in Scotland, England, and Wales. But some of us love trains too much to leave it there. In this post, we feature three wonderful hotels and B&Bs…
A Piece of History on the South Downs
As you are walking through the South Downs, it is worth making a brief detour to visit a fascinating, and beautiful, piece of church history. Our first attempted encounter with the Church of St Mary the Virgin was while we…
British Wine Market Continues to Grow
Over the past few decades, the reputation of British wine has greatly improved. In fact, the country now boasts a number of award-winning vineyards. And the trend is growing. It’s also spreading geographically. Although currently focussed on the Southeastern corner…
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…
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…