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…
2018 Gift Guide
With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, we decided to share a few of our favourite things in our 2018 gift guide. Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger, we’ve got some…
Exploring Bedfordshire on Foot
Here at British Food and Travel, our tagline is “Celebrating the best of British food, countryside, and coastline.” We love the rugged moors of many of our National Parks and the many magnificent miles of coastline. But there are some…
The Isle of Thanet Coastline
Viking Bay, Broadstairs. © Visit Kent Decades ago, seaside resorts were bustling in the summer with buckets and spades, donkey rides, and Punch and Judy shows. Those days are long gone. Some towns have faded, never quite regaining the glory…
Wales 2018: Year of the Sea
In 2017, Wales shared its history with the world as it marked a Year of Legends. This year, Wales is celebrating its miles of magnificent coastline with the Year of the Sea. Throughout 2018, there will be a variety of…
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…
Discovering the Isle of Wight
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…
Coast to Coast: Quick Stop at Bolton-on-Swale
When walking the Coast to Coast, the stretch from Richmond to Ingleby Cross is long (very long) and not the most picturesque day that you will experience. Expect a lot of fields and flat country roads. And while some people…
Exploring the Isles of Scilly
Facts and Figures Located 15 minutes from the tip of Cornwall by plane, the Isles of Scilly is an archipelago of about 145 islands. Five are inhabited. The Scilly Isles have been designated an Area of Natural Beauty. An estimated…
Coast to Coast: Reaching Robin Hood’s Bay
For the last few weeks I have been sharing highlights from my Coast to Coast walk. It is now time to leave my penultimate stop and to proceed to my final destination: Robin Hood’s Bay. Little Beck Wood and Falling…