Discovering Windsor Castle, the home of British Royalty, is one of the top things to do in England for visitors and when you wander around the town that is dominated by the castle you can completely see why. Strewn with flags, Windsor is like a permanent garden party where pictures of the Royal family adorn … Read more
When thinking about what to do in London with kids, museums often top the bill. These are my favourite and best London museums for kids and what makes them even more special is that the vast majority of them are free admission! Free London museums for kids are great if you’re travelling on a … Read more
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
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