More Souvenirs and Cumbrian Snapshots, The Lake District
Have you ever seen a Tizzie Whizie or tried a Tatty Pot? More from around the Lakes.
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Gingerbread and a Cruise: Cumbria, The Lake District
Beside the Seaside: Eastbourne
Once upon a time, trips to the seaside used to be prescribed by doctors. I’m sure Eastbourne probably cured a few ills then!
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Out and About: Yorkshire Dales National Park
Cows that look like biscuits, quirky shops, a retro sweet shop, a bird with a death wish and lots of lovely scenery!!
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A Walk Around Slaithwaite (aka Slawit) and Why Walking is Worth it!
A good walk does a lot of good things to you. Let’s take a closer look as we wander around this quiet Yorkshire village.
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Shop Fronts in Derby that Caught My Eye – and Why
Stopping to admire some of the more interesting shop fronts in Derby City Centre!
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St James Park, London
A walk in the park, St James Park, where pelicans steal the limelight and squirrels steal the nuts.
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Misty Mountains of Snowdonia
Even if you’re not going for a hike, the misty mountains of Snowdonia will certainly take you mind for a walk – away from the stresses of the day to day rigmarole. Snowdonia in North Wales is a very popular national park in the UK, with its mountainous, scenic views, […]
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Leeds City Centre: Seeing Red
Let’s head up North and go for a wander around Leeds City Centre, admiring the majestic town hall and red brick buildings.
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Margate Beach, Kent
British summer time goes hand in hand with a trip to the seaside – and this time I found myself pottering around Margate beach in Kent. When I think of Margate, I instantly think of All 4’s ‘Location Location Location’ since ‘Kirstie and Phil’ always seem to be filming the […]
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Sunday Lunch!!
A roast dinner with all the trimmings? Nope. Maybe next Sunday. Last Sunday I opted for a meat and tofu mixed Korean take away from the London’s Southbank street food market, followed by some vegetarian Indian crepes and a gooey dessert of vegan chocolate cake. I’m not vegan – but […]
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Cotswolds Quick Stop: Castle Combe
Castle Combe has been labeled the prettiest village in England, it’s a typically picturesque Cotswolds village in Wiltshire. Walking around this place really did feel like walking through the set of a film, with it’s cute post office, beautiful stream, and Hansel & Gretel style cottages. The village gained it’s […]
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Out and About Around Wales
Apparently, Wales consumes more oven chips than any other part of the UK, and Mount Everest was named after a welshman – interesting facts!! Here’s more from my welsh galavants this summer……. The UK’s smallest city – St David’s St David’s is more like a village but technically it’s a […]
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Hanging around Laugharne Castle, River Tâf Carmarthen Wales
Thirteenth century Laugharne Castle offers yet another snippet of historic Welsh ruins and somewhat sombre scenery. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
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Carreg Cennen Castle Carmarthenshire
When in Wales, you never get tired of castles, so here’s another magnificent beauty, Carreg Cennen Castle, in Carmarthenshire near the River Cennen. Building began around the fourth century, yet it’s ruins are incredibly well preserved, and majestic. It’s a steep walk, great for the legs and the views are worth […]
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St Tanwg church and Llandanwg Beach
The quaint St Tanwg Church was built in the fifth century and is still in use to this day. The impressive stone built church sits on the welsh sand dunes of Llandanwg beach and is better known as ‘the church in the sand’, offering worship services during the summer months. […]
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Snapshots of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, West Wales
Two nights by the Aberystwyth seaside gave me a well needed dose of clean welsh sea air and that lovely aroma of seaweed. Aberystwyth is a university seaside town and popular holiday destination, framed by the ruins of an impressive sea front castle, built in the 1200s over a twelve year […]
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The Glengower Hotel, Aberystwyth Wales UK
An Aberystwyth hotel beside the seaside, beside the sea! SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
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Cotswolds Quick Stop: Burford
Burford is a pretty little medieval Oxfordshire town with quaint shops and picturesque landscape; it is known for it’s Windrush River, which runs along the bottom of the village slope. The old stone anglo saxon houses with cute attic roofs, and flower adorned buildings and cute tea shops, made it […]
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Off to Penwith, Cornwall
Another day galavanting around Cornwall, this time in Penwith, the part of Cornwall where the traditional Cornish Language was spoken for the longest. Quaint cobbled buildings and narrow streets, and the sound of seagulls above. The queue for the main cornish pasty shop was unbelievable, a good indication that they […]
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Land’s End and Carn Galver Mine
So I can finally say I’ve been to Land’s End, one of Britain’s most famous coastal landmarks. There is something about the coast that is very therapeutic and calming, no matter where you are in the world. Quick Stop at Carn Galver Mine, Cornwall SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave […]
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Gyllyngvase Beach: Cornwall
It takes approximately 15 mins to walk from Falmouth town centre up to Gyllyngvase beach, Falmouth’s biggest beach, it’s an ‘up and then down hill’ walk, but a pleasant one in the summer. You can’t help but stop and admire the gardens of local residents, bursting with colour and vibrant […]
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Around Tintagel Village: North Cornwall
The next stop on my UK staycation, with yet more coastal views, fresh country walks and a pretty little village. Spotted: interesting dancers Music clip: Do Your Thing – Basement Jaxx, no copyright infringement intended SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
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The Grove Hotel: Falmouth, South Cornwall
If being in the centre of Falmouth is on your ‘must’ list, The Grove is definitely one to consider . From the hotel, you can take a right and walk up to Gyllyngvase beach (about 10-15 min walk) under the bridge and up; you can walk directly across the main road […]
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Boscastle Fishing Village: A Cornwall Beauty
Boscastle fishing village has to be one of the cutest villages I’ve been to, and very much the closest I’ve come to a real life ‘Thomas Kinkade’ scene. Many of Thomas Kinkade’s pictures are like snapshots from a fairytale. You’d be forgiven for thinking you were walking through the set […]
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Bicester Shopping Village, Oxfordshire
If you love your designer labels with up to 60% off, take a trip to the self contained Bicester Shopping Village and wonder around these pretty cottage styled stores and grab a bargain. (Pronounced – Biester) Tip: Check the weather forecast beforehand – best to avoid a rainy day as this […]
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