With it’s huge gates and imposing facade, Buckingham Palace is a sight that many tourists coming to London will never forget. Add in the contrasting red uniformed guards outside, marching as they change with the next shift, and it makes the most perfect place to come and see London in all its royal glory! Buckingham … Read more
Pomp, ceremony, marching – this is the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and it’s a real spectacle to watch! Best of all it happens regularly (every day in June and July) and in full view of tourists! It doesn’t happen behind closed doors – we can see it all – and it’s glorious! … Read more
It’s hard not to think about Royalty when visiting London. It’s everywhere you look and you sometimes can’t walk without tripping over something royal! It’s one thing that defines the UK and there’s certainly something for everyone who might be interested in the Royal Family whether that’s the current lot or the characters from history! … Read more
World War 2 in London gives images of the Blitz, barrage balloons in the sky and buildings in ruins. Thankfully London isn’t like that now, but there’s still a lot that you can see in the area, especially in the centre of the city. While I’ve been to Westminster countless times, I don’t often think … Read more
With sheep wandering around a picturesque village you could well believe you’d stepped back in time to the 1960s when looking around Goathland. It’s no surprise that this area is known as Heartbeat country – you can feel that old world essence all around you as you wander around. I guess it also helps that … Read more
Being able to see the Great Hall, Diagon Alley with it’s colourful shops and even Privet Drive seems like something you could only do in a dream. But walking among the tables that Harry sat on at Hogwarts is actually something you can do – so exciting for movie nerds like me! As huge fans … Read more
Imagine waking up to the hustle and bustle of London buzzing around your feet. You draw the curtains and see Big Ben staring at you and enticing you out on to the streets to explore all that the city has to offer! London always holds a special place in my heart and every time we … Read more
Can you imagine having a romantic meal in London, perhaps then seeing a show and then whisking away your partner to another part of the UK on a gorgeous overnight train? Swoon! I love train travel in the UK and find the slow, meandering pace romantic in its own right. But overnight trains are something … Read more
London tends to dominate the search results when you’re looking for things to do in England, but of course there are so many wonderful sites, cities and natural wonders to explore in the country away from the capital. Getting out of the huge London metropolis can bring you to beautiful villages, cities with stunning architecture … Read more
Even if you’d never been to London, if you closed your eyes and imagined it you’d likely be able to rattle off at least 10 landmarks in the city. They are *that* famous! This directory of London landmarks starts with a few that I always love to see whenever I’m in the city – they … Read more