I have passed by Peterborough many times, either by train along the East Coast Main Line or by road along the A1. However, I had never stopped to see what Peterborough has to offer. So when I was given a Steam Train Experience on the Nene Valley Railway as a present, I decided to combine the rail trip with a tour […]
The North Yorkshire coast has many attractions with the resorts of Scarborough and Whitby being the major ones, but Robin Hood’s Bay lying between is well worth a visit. Scarborough is reputed to be Britain’s oldest seaside resort dating back to the 17th Century and much of the town still retains a charming Victorian feel. On my recent […]
I like to visit Edinburgh at least once a year and each time I seem to find something new to see or do. Edinburgh may be a capital without its own independent country (at the moment), but historically and culturally it towers above many true capitals. I include it in my Top Ten Cities because […]
The market town of Helmsley and the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey lie on the south western boundary of the North Yorkshire Moors. An ancient three mile footpath links the two, well-trodden by monks and townspeople many years ago, and popular now with visitors to the area. After my recent Short Break in the seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby, I moved 30 […]
Essex is not renowned for tourism, but head to the far NW corner of the county and you will come across the attractive market town of Saffron Walden. Nearby is Audley End, a fine Jacobean house with landscaped gardens. Together they provide much of interest for anyone wishing to take a relaxed short break in an unspoiled part of rural England. The town was originally called Walden, […]
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Birmingham’s Two Botanic Gardens – Short Break
When considering a visit to Birmingham, I had visions of heavy industry, busy roads and a dated, unimpressive city centre. Not exactly Short Break territory. A little research soon showed that to be a completely unfair view of modern Birmingham. Over the last few years the central area has greatly improved as the 20 year Big City Plan rolls forward. The city […]