Sharing some of my favorite destinations, towns and local areas in England and Scotland
Let’s find the best places to visit in Cornwall near Penzance and Land’s End shall we? Penzance is a great base to explore this far south west corner of Cornwall and the mainline train station served by London’s Paddington is so handy. I’ve done this trip without a car, and…
Why not take a day trip from Bath into the lovely county of Somerset? Yes the Cotswolds get all the press, but honestly Somerset is just as pretty and less crowded too. Have you seen the latest Persuasion on Netflix? Gorgeous filming in and around Bath and the coast of…
A Day Trip from London: Exploring Arundel Castle Seeking a day trip from the bustling city of London? Why not hop on the train. In under two hours from the capital, you could be exploring Arundel Castle, an historic estate, castle and gardens in the scenic West Sussex countryside. Built…
Is Hever Castle worth visiting? The answer is a resounding yes! Even on a chilly day in spring the grounds of Hever Castle are lit up with a brilliant carpet of daffodils. Instead of forbidding thick stone walls and cold drafts, you’ll find intimate rooms cozily furnished with nary a…
The scenic Dorset coast hugs the southwest coast of England east to west from Bournemouth to Lyme Regis. Lovely scenic drives and picturesque villages await you. Here you’ll find the famous Jurassic coast, a World Heritage site where the beach is studded with rocky formations and reddish cliffs. Perfect hunting…
