Going punting in Cambridge has long, long, long been on my UK bucket list. And after living near Cambridge for nearly three years, I have no excuse. (Except that it’s slightly expensive and always very busy, especially on nice…
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Call me basic, but my inner fantasy-fae-loving self will never not be excited by a stone circle. So when I had the opportunity to visit the Rollright Stones, I lept at it. The Rollright Stones are a complex of…
Kirby Hall is an Elizabethan country house, located near Gretton, Northamptonshire, England. The nearest main town is Corby. One of the great Elizabethan houses of England, Kirby Hall was built for Sir Humphrey Stafford of Blatherwick, beginning in 1570. In 1575 the property…
Hailes Abbey was founded in 1246 by the Earl of Cornwall, Hailes Abbey is set amid delightful Cotswold countryside. It was home to the Cistercian monks in the area; Hailes is two miles northeast of Winchcombe. The Abbey was…
Last summer, when I found myself in the Cotswolds, I made a point to visit Gloucester Cathedral. Having lived in York for many years and adoring the York Minster, and also loving the beauty that is Peterborough Cathedral, I…
If you are visiting Brighton, one of the best places to stop for brunch is at the Redroaster Cafe. It’s usually quite busy so you need to book in advance. There was a mix-up with my booking and it…
It’s no real secret around these parts that I like a spooky thing. The Gothic, horror, I love it all. When I lived in London, I made a real point out of visiting all the Magnificient Seven. I still…
When I was in Brighton the i360 hadn’t opened yet- it was still in the process of being built. So when I was there for my birthday trip, I knew it was extremely touristy but I definitely wanted to…
I’ve been to Brighton many, many times when I lived in London. But because the train (or most commonly) rail replacement buses back to London were so speedy, I’d never actually spent the night in Brighton, despite some late…
Ages ago, when I was in the magical Hay-on-Wye, I made a detour to visit Ludlow. It’s known for its lovely castle and its incredible food scene, so of course, I had to visit! It’s a beautiful and historical…