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 …
I’ve always struggled to find something to do on my birthday. Being born towards the end of the year, with miserable weather and short days can cause some limitations if, like me, you fancy doing something different on your birthday. Completely at a loss this year, and unable to get tickets for anything else I …
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 …
If you enjoy a walk and breathtaking scenery, Curbar Edge is one for your list. There are several walks that you can do from there depending on the level of difficulty that you may want, however most people are quite happy to just walk the edge. It’s incredibly popular with dog walkers. There are always …
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 …
If you enjoy visiting charming, quaint, old villages full of character, Tideswell in the Peak District should be added to your list. By Peak District standards, it’s a large village. It’s the second largest in the national park after Bakewell. But if you live in a town or city, it will seem tiny. The history …
You surely can’t visit the Fylde in autumn/early winter without a visit to the illuminations. Cheesy. Traditional. Or actually, something that Blackpool should be proud of? Let’s see. The illuminations are on from the end of August to the beginning of January. This extends the usual British seaside season for the town. Blackpool Illuminations are …
If you find yourself in the Peak District and fancy a weatherproof excursion, you could do worse than a trip to Blue John Cavern. The scenery on the drive makes for a pleasant journey too. The cavern is named after the semiprecious mineral, Blue John. It’s a rare form of fluorite and is also the …
Located just a few miles away from Derby, Kedleston Hall is a spectacular stately home owned by the National Trust. While the magnificent mansion you see is neoclassical, the powerful Curzon family, who owned the hall, have lived in Kedleston since the 1150s. Unlike many wealthy families, they didn’t update and extend their grand houses, …
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