A late Medieval castle, Raglan Castle has been called “the grandest castle ever built by a Welsh man”. Most grand Welsh castles were built by the Normans or English during times of war and conquest. This was built as a statement of power and wealth after the turbulent war years were over. It was built …
On a very foggy December morning, I went to visit Chepstow Castle. Often described as one of the great castles of Wales, it lies, unusually for a castle, at the bottom of the town centre. Usually, a castle is erected on a high point. The castle is the oldest post-Roman stone fortification still standing in …
After coming home from spending a week in Woolacombe, we’re already looking at booking our next holiday there! Although Woolacombe has a huge award-winning beach, we found that the smaller beaches along the bay (Barricane Beach and Combesgate Beach) were much more interesting, and ideal for small children. With plenty of rock pools to explore …
Years ago, we decided to spend each Christmas day in one of the oldest towns or cities in the country. This year, Bakewell was the choice. Bakewell is the only town within the Peak District National Park. Founded in Anglo Saxon times, Bakewell was part of the kingdom of Mercia. The name dates back to …
Set up in a former military base, Bristol Activity Centre has been running activities for over 20 years. They offer more than ten different activities for adults and children of various ages. They take safety very seriously. To ensure everyone’s safety, there are age limits placed on the activities. We were a corporate group, and …
If you have ever looked at The Travel Fairies Blog and studied the section about Amy herself you will find her bucket list. Sadly she never managed to cross any of them off due to her untimely death at only 27 years old- but I’m sure if things had been different, she would have been …
A hidden gem, way off the beaten path in the Peak District lies a secluded ancient monument, Stanton Moor. It’s a little treasure trove of interests, whether it’s botany, geology or archeology that appeals. If none of that tickles your fancy, it’s a beautiful, easy walk with spectacular scenery. It’s very popular with humans and dogs …
This was a sightseeing trip to Lisbon and Porto taken at the end of May. The following is our itinerary. Day 1 We flew into Lisbon Airport shortly after midday. The metro in Lisbon is good and efficient but in order to maximise sightseeing time we took a taxi to our hotel, which was situated …
Glendalough is known for its historical and natural beauty. But it is most famous for the Glendalough Monastic Site, which was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. The site is in a beautiful, peaceful valley surrounded by two lakes. And it has become a major pilgrimage site. The valley and its surroundings are …
Lichfield is a cathedral city, but you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for a small town. Size isn’t everything. There is certainly plenty to see and do. It may well be a cathedral city, but it also has a little surprise gem. Lichfield was the home of Erasmus Darwin, grandfather of the more famous Charles, …
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