Avebury Stone Circle is one of the most impressive bits of ancient history in England, but did you know that it’s actually the largest megalithic stone circle in the world? Many people rate the standing stones even higher than Stonehenge, and it’s not surprising since you can get up close and personal with the […]
Tag Archives: England
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Aug
Aug
Bury St Edmunds could just be another small English town if you didn’t know any better and honestly, up until recently I was none the wiser too, but I’ll let you in on the secret now – it’s a gorgeous town, with lots to do and I definitely recommend spending some time there if you […]
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Jun
Jun
If a day trip to York, England is all you can manage then you’ll be pleased to know that it’s still well worth visiting even if you have limited time here. As part of a larger UK trip or just a day out from your regular routine, York really captures the hearts and minds of […]
Destinations, Historical sites
How you can visit Robin Hood’s Tree hideout in Sherwood Forest – the Major Oak Tree
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Jun
Jun
I think we’ve all heard of Robin Hood haven’t we? For me it was the 90s classic film that ignited a love of the tale. I’d never considered looking for Robin Hood’s tree before though – surely it wasn’t real? Well, in fact there is a legend that says that the huge tree that is […]
Perhaps you’re on a flying visit to London or maybe it’s the 20th time you’ve been and you just want to take some fantastic photos to share back home. Whatever the reason, this list of pretty places in London will give you a head start to your trip. Of course there’s always more to a […]
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Feb
Feb
Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk England is a wonderful town absolutely brimming with history and things to do. If you’re looking for a break to the area and want a place to rest your head for a couple of nights (I recommend at least 2, we had just 1 and I wish we’d had longer!) […]
03
Feb
Feb
If a trip to Bury St Edmunds is on your radar then you’ll want to be visiting the Abbey as well. The ruins have an immense history and they celebrate 1000 years from the founding of the abbey which is quite incredible. Read on to find out more, why it’s so important and what you […]
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Nov
Nov
I’ve been travelling to London a lot these past couple of months and you’d think that I could manage to fit in all the sites with the amounts of times I’ve been there. Not so! London is really spread out so getting to all the tourist sites that might be on your list can be […]
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Sep
Sep
History lovers looking for WW2 sites in London will find a wealth of museums at their disposal. It’s probably not the sole reason people will visit London, but if you enjoy learning about WW2 you’ll find plenty there to keep you occupied. Having a son who loves learning about World War 2 we’ve almost […]
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Sep
Sep
If you don’t want to stay in the hustle and bustle of central London but still want a great place to spend a few days in the city then I really recommend staying in Greenwich. It’s one of my favourite places outside of the centre and as well as being pretty, safe and accessible there’s […]
