Matlock Bath is a very peculiar little town. Situated in Derbyshire, it models itself on a seaside town. It has, in fact, everything you’d expect to find in a seaside town. Except there’s no sea. The river running down the edge is the closest you’ll get. It’s sometimes jokingly referred to as Derbyshire-on-Sea. It was …
Having a visit to Chesterfield gives you the opportunity to see something completely unique. The Crooked Spire. There are other twisted spires in Europe. Possibly 60 at least . The spire of the church of St Mary’s and All Saints was supposed to be one of them. But the spire buckled and leant, becoming the …
With the recent interest in the Royals due to the Coronation and the passing of Her Majesty, a trip to Windsor may be on your list. I am here to give you the low down on a day trip to Windsor! Everything is surprisingly close together, I’d expected it to be really spread out but …
This is a long way removed from the sort of thing I’d usually do, but I do like to try something different every now and again. I was planning on giving Chesterfield canal a go last year, but the drought meant that no water could be spared from the river to fill the canal. Run …
Based just outside Leicester and within easy reach off the M1, the National Space Centre is a great day out, especially for children (although the 60 year old child enjoyed it almost as much as his boys). This was the first space centre to be based outside the US. The idea was conceived by a …
Some people may already be familiar with the Thornbridge name. They’re probably real ale drinkers. Yes, it’s the Thornbridge brewery hall. Brewers of the lethal Jaipur. The brewery started in an outbuilding of the hall. If you are at a loose end in January and February, the gardens are open to the public for free. The …
Murder mystery, royal scandal, intrigue, sieges, royal prisoners followed by abdication and battles, Kenilworth Castle has a history and then some. The castle was founded after the Norman conquest and continued to be developed until the Tudor period. It has been described by the architectural historian Anthony Emery as “the finest surviving example of a …
Imagine a fairytale castle and you’re probably imagining Castell Coch. The castle you see rising out of the side of the hill overlooking the A470 just past Taffs Well is not the original castle on the site. It is the third castle, built on the remains of the previous ones. The first being a Norman …
Witley Court and gardens in Worcestershire is a little gem if you enjoy a walk around beautiful, tranquil gardens and woodland. To get to the court, you walk through the enchanting woodland over the lake. Beautiful trees and shrubs acquired from all over the world surround you. Dogs and children will really enjoy exploring, although …
Last year (2021), Amy was kindly gifted tickets to attend Cattow’s farm’s Halloween Farm and their premium attractions. Along with her, Gabe (her partner) and Rosie (their dog), Adam and myself went one rainy Saturday at the beginning of October. Growing up, we never really did Halloween, so this was a first for me. Amy …
