The Midlands
National Memorial Arboretum, England
A trip to the moving and poignant National Memorial Arboretum, a peaceful and beautiful place dedicated to loss and sacrifice.
Morton Hall Gardens, An Annual Tulip Festival
A visit to Morton Hall Gardens’ annual tulip festival. Read on to find out more.
Coughton Court & Hanbury Hall: A day out in Worcestershire
A day exploring the interesting history of Coughton Court and Hanbury Hall – from the gunpowder plot, to embalmed heads, to bigamous marriages – they have it all!
Calke Abbey: The Un-stately Home
A very cold day out at England’s most famous ‘unstately home’, Calke Abbey.
A week in the Peaks: A perfect Peak District Itinerary
A perfect week in the Peaks – a stunning National Park in the centre of England.
The Peak District: Cromford Mills
A visit to Cromford Mill, an historic site home to the modern factory system. Learn about the history of the mill as well as enjoy the local shops and cafes that now call the site home.
Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
A lovely daytrip to Newstead Abbey – famous home of the poet Lord Byron – in Nottinghamshire.
A day in Southwell, Nottingham
A day exploring Southwell, Nottinghamshire right in the heart of England. From historic workhouses to cathedrals and lovely walks, this town has lots to offer on a day trip.
The Peak District: Matlock, High Tor & Heights of Abraham Walking Guide
A guide to one of the best walking routes in the Peak District – from Matlock to the Heights of Abraham via High Tor on a 6mile loop.
Walking the Lyveden Way
A guide to walking The Lyveden Way, a 12km route in Northamptonshire, England – full of rolling fields, cute cottages and ancient houses.
A Review of The Tawny Hotel, Staffordshire
A luxurious stay at The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire, in the heart of rural England. Read on to find out more.
Thor’s Cave – A Peak district Hike
A beautiful Peak District hike taking in the views of the Manifold Valley and Thor’s Cave, one of the area’s most famous sites.