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One Traveller, the family-run tour operator solely dedicated to offering escorted holidays and cruises around the world to mature, single travellers over 50, has seen a rise in over 50s looking for more adventurous…
A new exhibition, Orlando at the Present Time, launched at the Charleston Farmhouse marks the 90th anniversary of Virginia Wolf’s seminal novel, Orlando…
Guests looking to visit Padstow for its renowned Christmas Festival need to look no further than Paul Ainsworth’s very own boutique, adult-only townhouse hotel in the heart of Old Town…
On a trip to the North York Moors, Mark Bibby Jackson encounters in the Farmhouse a wonderful conversion with breathtaking views and great food that will eventually lead to Switzerland…
On a trip to Whitby and the North York Moors, Mark Bibby Jackson encounters a small village steeped in popular culture, an iron-ore rush and two abbeys that would grace…
The hugely popular Beverley Festival of Christmas, in East Yorkshire, has grown from a small market to one of the largest festive celebrations in England. Held on 8 December…
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures into the Potteries to discover the most fantastic gardens, a model pottery and sips tea at the World of Wedgwood. At school I perpetually came bottom…
An exhibition devoted to the works of Anni Albers runs at the Tate Modern, London from 11 October 2018 to 27 January 2019. This exhibition, co-organised by Tate Modern and…
A wry, somewhat light-hearted, but certainly not lightweight stroll through the history of Britain, Bognor and Other Regises; a Potted History of Britain in 100 Royal Places takes us from…
Looking for things to do in Derby, join Mark Bibby Jackson as he has a run in with an anti-suffragette, climbs a steep tower and settles into a pint or…
On one of their infrequent London weekend breaks, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise discover the lure of the capital undiminished while staying at the Haymarket and visiting the West End. It’s…
The Old Stones is a comprehensive guide to all the megalithic sites in the British Isles, containing details of each site interspersed with historical context, written and edited by experts…
Hot tubs are great for relaxation and can help with the pain of arthritis as well as muscle and joint injuries. They are also known to aid sleep – so why not book a break that comes with one. Premier Cottages…
If the summer is feeling like a long forgotten dream, why not enjoy an alfresco spa day/break and take advantage of what may become a perfect ‘Indian Summer’ as the Met Office shows temperatures are once…
Visitors to Sir Isaac Newton’s home county can celebrate a true global giant thanks to a quirky journey through arts and science in the innovative five-day Gravity Fields festival in…
The nights might be starting to draw in but there is still plenty to celebrate this autumn across the South East with food, beer and wine festivals offering visitors the…
Wales might be best known for its castles and sheep, but have you ever considered it as a beach holiday destination. Well, the weather might be far from ideal, but…
If you’re looking for autumnal destinations in the UK, how about picking-up a copy of Keats’ Ode to Autumn, and following in his footsteps on The Keats’ Walk in Winchester?…
This summer, step aboard the most distinctive addition to London’s boutique hotel scene. The Boathouse London – an industrial style barge turned contemporary bolthole…
For connoisseurs of steam travel and vintage transport, the Isle of Man is one of the UK’s hidden gems. Indulge your passion for times past on the Isle of Man Driving Experience, a week-long holiday …
Once the summer is over and the schools have gone back, peace descends, and prices drop making it the perfect time for an escape to the New Forest. The iconic, four-star, Balmer Lawn Hotel, on the edge…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise spend a weekend on the Essex – Suffolk border basking in the trio of delights at Maison Talbooth, Le Talbooth and Milsoms hotel and restaurant…
Launched today, a new range of holidays under the ‘Exclusive Small Group Tours’ name by Great Rail Journeys . The York-based operator, familiar to many as ‘GRJ’ has announced its newest…
The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, performed in Staffordshire since 1226, has survived for almost 800 years, and is now one of the oldest remaining annual rituals in the whole of…
The UK has so much to offer with its rich history, galleries, theatres and concert halls, its commercial and scientific enterprise and its varied and undeniably scenic countryside.
UK National Parks
There are 15 National Parks in the UK, ranging from coastal areas to mountainous regions in England, Wales and Scotland. There are currently none in Northern Ireland. Unlike National Parks in other countries, in the UK parts of the designated, protected areas can be owned by private landlords. Such areas as the Lake District, Yorkshire Moors, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, Snowdonia and the Cairngorms draw hikers and naturalists to them like a magnet.
UK Weather
The British never tire of the weather as a talking point. Broadly speaking it is a temperate climate, although winters are becoming wetter and summers warmer, probably from climate change. Warmer in the South, wetter in the West and colder in Scotland and Northern Ireland, the UK climate can be subject to diurnal change on a sudden basis, although, with the advent of satellites, the weather forecasts are more accurate. It is wise to take a waterproof with you on an extended trip.
Northern Ireland
Since the Good Friday Agreement brought greater stability to this previously troubled land, visitors are on an increase. The Titanic Museum displaying memorabilia regarding that renowned disaster and Ulster Museum looking at 3,000 years of Irish culture and history, are well worth a visit. Outside of Belfast, the Mountains of Mourne in County Down and the Giant Causeway, 60 miles outside Belfast, are not to be missed.
