Planning a London trip with older kids brings about some challenges. How to keep everyone happy while still seeing some unique things that you’re there for? All while keeping everyone happy and not bored! Thankfully it’s not a hard task when in London as there is a tonne of really interesting attractions that teenagers will … Read more
London can be an expensive city, even more so when visiting with kids and adding up the cost of attractions! One way to save is to search out a family friendly place to stay in London that is also cheap! Sounds like it might be impossible but there are ways. A safe place to lay … Read more
The city of Bath is often added on to a London trip and for good reason – it’s easy to get to, has something for everyone and is absolutely gorgeous! Add in the healing waters and spas, afternoon tea in historic buildings or learning about the Romans in this part of England and you have … Read more
Bridgerton is one of the most popular shows that have come out of Netflix in recent years being a kind of colourful and racy version of Jane Austen’s stories! With cobbled streets, imposing buildings and places to have balls the city of Bath was a perfect choice to film some of the scenes of the … Read more
Dover is a great place to visit from London – a tour from here will take you through some of England’s most gorgeous countryside, sometimes stopping in beautiful, quaint villages and of course you have Dover as the final destination too. Dover castle is a bit of an interesting castle – it’s not just for … Read more
Ancient rocks all tell a story and I wonder what the stones at Stonehenge could say? If only you could get up close and listen a little bit nearer to them… Walking among the giant monoliths at Stonehenge is what most people assume will happen when they visit the ancient site, so you can imagine … Read more
Looking at a map of London and plotting where to go can either have you breaking out your most comfortable walking shoes (still a good idea!) or making you realise you need to get your head around the transport options in the city. Every time I go to London I always try and walk as … Read more
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