Visiting Sherwood Forest is one of those bucket list items that many people have but have put to the back of their mind. They know about it from films and the legendary stories, but many people don’t even know it’s real, that you can visit and that Robin Hood’s tree is alive and well too! … Read more
Visiting Bury St Edmunds Abbey is a must if you’re in the East of England and looking for a unique place to have a picnic, explore the history and basically soak up 1000 years of English history! If a trip to Bury St Edmunds is at all on your radar then you’ll want to be … Read more
When in the Scottish Highlands, or based in Inverness, visiting Culloden Battlefield is often high on the list of those who are interested in history or those who have Clan relatives who may have fought. Having grown up in Scotland I’d always heard of the Battle of Culloden and I also knew of the term … Read more
With the echoes of the past whistling around every beach, town and bunker, Normandy is the place to go to reflect on world war 2 and the pivotal events that happened there. It can be a hard hitting place for sure so having the ability to explore at your own pace, or have an afternoon … Read more
We visit Scotland all the time and it’s one of our most favourite places to go. I love exploring the country and even through I grew up there there is so much still to see! Over the years we’ve visited many castles and historic properties in Scotland and this past visit we decided to … Read more
History lovers looking for WW2 sites in London will find a wealth of museums and sites at their disposal. It’s probably not the sole reason people will visit London, but if you enjoy learning about World War 2 you’ll find plenty there to keep you occupied. Having a son who loves learning about World … Read more
When thinking about ancient sites in Scotland you’re probably thinking of standing stones on a desolate moorland. It can be that but did you know that there’s actually a lot more to Scotland’s ancient ruins? Scotland is a land full of mystery, history and legend and if you’re exploring Scotland and have an interest I … Read more
German castles are something else and are often just like something out of a fairytale, not surprising since many fairytales originated in these areas. They are picturesque but more than that they are full of amazing history. Some look older than others but are actually quite new and some are really old yet are famous … Read more
The history just seeps from the walls as you walk around the luxurious interiors of this Royal Palace in Edinburgh. You hear stories that take you all the way back to the 11th century, shock you when Mary, Queen of Scots was alive and intrigue you with the current royal family. I’m quite the fan … Read more
The area of Northumberland has a lot going for it. It’s beautiful with amazing scenery around, quiet even in the height of summer and absolutely filled with castles to explore too! If stumbling around the historic past of this part of the country is your idea of a good time then you’ll love to visit … Read more