Birmingham is an exciting city to visit in the West Midlands, with its rich history, huge shopping centre, and many parks and restaurants. Known as the second city of the UK, Birmingham is a trendy place and one of the major cities in the UK, outside of London, that people from around the world comeContinue reading “Where to Stay in Birmingham, 2023: 5 Nice Areas in Birmingham”
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Best Torquay Walks: 10 Best Walks in Torquay
Torquay is a much-loved family favourite destination for British holidays, located in the heart of the English Riviera on the South Devon Coast. The seaside town boasts sandy beaches and cliff paths, family attractions, and a wide range of restaurants, hotels, and amusements. I stayed in Torquay with my partner a few summers ago inContinue reading “Best Torquay Walks: 10 Best Walks in Torquay”
10 Best Otley Chevin Walks: Visiting Otley Chevin Forest Park
There’s a famous phrase, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees”. An Otley Chevin walk is the perfect antidote if you need a boost. Otley Chevin Forest Park covers an astounding 700 acres and is split into two main sections, divided by Chevin Road. This Otley park isContinue reading “10 Best Otley Chevin Walks: Visiting Otley Chevin Forest Park”
Wiltshire Walks: 10 Best Walks in Wiltshire
Growing up in Wiltshire, I have had the opportunity to explore the vast countryside adoring our county. Much of my childhood was spent walking around our town, the canal path, and often Lacock (where some of Harry Potter was filmed). Walking around Lacock in the warm weather or for the Scarescrow Trail was common growingContinue reading “Wiltshire Walks: 10 Best Walks in Wiltshire”
Dartmoor Waterfalls: 10 Prettiest Waterfalls in Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor National Park is irresistible for anyone with an eye for beautiful, rugged landscapes. The park is nearly 370 square miles in size, and it’s famous for wild ponies and moorland speckled with natural monuments of light grey Dartmoor granite. Its rocks were formed over 280 million years ago. Dartmoor has kept a wistful, romanticContinue reading “Dartmoor Waterfalls: 10 Prettiest Waterfalls in Dartmoor National Park”
A London Fringe Theatre Guide: Top 10 Fringe Theatres in London
London is the perfect place for theatre lovers. There is always something new to watch with an abundance of famous west end musicals, classic plays, and new independent productions. One of the types of theatre that can sometimes be forgotten is fringe theatre which are small-scale productions that are often non-traditional in style, have fewerContinue reading “A London Fringe Theatre Guide: Top 10 Fringe Theatres in London”
Skipton Walks: Top 10 Walks in Skipton
So close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Skipton might be an obvious base to explore further-afield national park hikes. However, the little market town and its surrounding area have plenty of its own walks to offer. The hiking terrain and number of walks in Skipton are staggeringly diverse. Skipton is surrounded by moorland andContinue reading “Skipton Walks: Top 10 Walks in Skipton”
Is Nottingham Safe? An Ultimate 2023 Safety Guide
Nottingham is a popular East Midlands city known for its famous landmark, Nottingham Castle. Nottingham also boasts the UK’s largest network of over 800 subterranean caves that wind below the city streets. Not to be forgotten too is Robin Hood, the most iconic historical figure associated with the city; Hood is still one of the world’s best-loved folkContinue reading “Is Nottingham Safe? An Ultimate 2023 Safety Guide”
Kendal Walks: 16 Best Walks Near Kendal, 2023
The little market town of Kendal sits between two of the UK’s best walking destinations – the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks. A quick detour off the M6 takes you to pretty Kendal, with its old stone bridges, castle, and ‘lived-in’, comfortable-feeling residential areas. When it comes to UK hiking holidays, Kendal isContinue reading “Kendal Walks: 16 Best Walks Near Kendal, 2023”
Is Bristol Safe? An Ultimate Guide to Safety in Bristol
Bristol is a diverse and vibrant city in the South West of England, situated on the River Frome and River Avon. It is often referred to as a university city with its two universities and multi-culturalism; Bristol has at least 147 countries of birth and 91 primary languages. Bristol is also a green city with over 400 parks and gardensContinue reading “Is Bristol Safe? An Ultimate Guide to Safety in Bristol”