Whatever your drink of preference, there are lots of British options to choose from. In this post, we look at a few of the distilleries, wineries, and breweries around the country. Perhaps you’ll find a new favourite tipple. Isle of…
Shop English Heritage This Christmas
The UK has now entered a second lockdown period and just in time for Christmas shopping! What to do? For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of our favourite British buys – food, beverages, household items, books, and…
Heritage Open Days – With COVID-Friendly Options.
Since it was established in 1994, Heritage Open Days has become England’s largest festival of history and culture. As the country’s contribution to European Heritage Days, it joins 49 other countries in providing free access to a number of landmarks,…
Appledore, Kent – A Walk in the Country
The village of Appledore lies on the edge of Kent’s Romney Marsh, not far from the East Sussex border. It may be small, (population approximately 750), but it is one of those delightful English villages surrounded by idyllic countryside. If…
Mulled Wine and a Smoking Bishop
It’s all well and good to have a huge array of Christmas food on offer for your guests, but you’ve got to have a drink as well. The usual tea, coffee, and something a bit stronger are good. However, on…
Hampshire Food Festival 2018
If you happen to be holidaying in the New Forest or passing through Portsmouth on your way to the Isle of Wight during the month of July, be sure to stop at some of the Hampshire Food Festival events…
National Picnic Week
Summer is here which means people the length and breadth of the country are packing up their sandwiches and going on a picnic. We’ve come a long way since the thermos of tea, a cheese roll and a hard-boiled egg.…
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…