[nggallery id=81 template="sliderview"] Exploring Shakespeare Country Quite rightly, Stratford lures visitors through its links with the Bard, who was born and brought up in the Warwickshire town. But beyond its literary connections, the area has much more to offer. For starters, there is the Butterfly Farm, which promotes itself as the “UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise”. [...]
My recent visit to Nottinghamshire was memorable for many reasons, not least because it introduced me to the world of Segways! For the uninitiated, they’re two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicles and great fun. After the all-important tuition from the tutors at Go Ape! – the outdoor adventure company which operates at numerous sites around the [...]
Any visitor to the glorious Lake District mustn’t leave the region without having sailed down, across or around Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. Windermere Lake Cruises operate a fleet of well-equipped vessels around the lake, most offering undercover and outside seating, toilets and refreshments. Cruises last from 45 minutes to three hours. Alternatively, you can [...]
In the midst of the Cumbrian countryside, Old Hall Farm not only provides a few hours of enjoyment to its many visitors but a fascinating history lesson, too. As a working farm, 19th century methods, including heavy horses and steam engines, are employed to grow crops and harvest the land. Meanwhile, there are many historic [...]
I didn’t coin that phrase, it’s the manufacturer, CabinZero, who describe their “classic” ultra-light cabin bag as “The Suitcase on Your Back”. Measuring 55 x 40 x 20cms with a ten-year warranty (which can be upgraded to 25 years, free of charge), my first thought on opening the package when it arrived at my home [...]
Anyone travelling with kids has probably experienced it: your baby needs a nappy change or you simply want to find something quickly but can’t lay your hands on what you’re after. So frustrating. A little organisation is required and that’s where the PacaPod comes in. This award-winning changing bag, available in various styles, boasts a [...]
Hollins Farm caravan and camping site has been winning awards and earning plaudits all over the place. This year alone, it’s not only won the AA’s “Most Improved Campsite” category but picked up a “Loo of the Year” award, too. The stone built facilities block was completed in 2012 and is very smart with underfloor [...]
If you’re looking for a caravan park in the heart of the Lake District, close to the popular town of Ambleside and some of the region’s most beautiful fells, then take a look at Skelwith Fold. Set amid the 130-acre grounds of a former country home, the park provides caravan holiday homes for private owners [...]
I’ll be honest and admit that my memories of Staffordshire before a recent visit weren’t the best. I’m a regular visitor to the Lake District which means travelling up the dreaded M6 and the area around the Stafford junctions always seemed to claim first prize for worst traffic hotspot during our six-hour journey. So when [...]
If you’re ever visiting Bristol, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place to stay than The Grand. Steeped in history, it’s played a key role in the city’s social life for over 150 years. Its guest list boasts such famous names as opera star Maria Callas, actresses Sybil Thorndike and Ava Gardner, singers [...]
