170 years of the famous Lake District Grasmere Gingerbread®!
Marion Ainge enjoys a gingerbread treat in Grasmere and joins a candle-making masterclass…
Tyddyn Llan – on the edge of Snowdonia
North Wales is an excellent destination for a holiday or a short, relaxing break. Stunning scenery and plenty of things to see and do. I recently stayed at Tyddyn Llan which is in the small village of Llandrillo. Not far from the main A5 route into North Wales but far enough to experience a real […]…
A short break in West Cornwall
Pretty harbours of colourful fishing boats; high cliffs, rugged headlands and sandy coves; and a variety of heritage sites amidst a green landscape where standing stones rise up behind hedgerows and the ruins of abandoned tin mines are testament to the area’s once thriving industry. …
Gilbert White’s Garden & White’s Cafe – home to the first British naturalist, lovely garden and cafe
In April, en route to Winchester, we came off the A303 to visit Gilbert White’s garden in Selborne: we had passed the sign to the garden many times but never had time to go there before. Gilbert White was a parson and great naturalist and, having read his book ‘The Natural History and Antiquities of […]…
See them while you can
Of 61 works in the exhibition, more than one-third are on loan from private collections or from galleries and museums requiring major journeys to visit. Most of these are in the USA, with others in Canada, Mexico and Japan. A few are from galleries in southern Europe, while others are in France, Switzerland, Germany and […]…
The Kent & East Sussex is a well run heritage railway from Tenterden to Bodiam
We were the last two from our coach trip to board the steam train at Tenterden so there were no forward facing seats left; our fault, but we are `newbies`when it comes to day coach trips – all the regulars probably got off the coach and straight on the train, not bothering with taking photos […]…
What an interesting trip!
As I sat on the pavement, my legs straight in front of me like a baby doll, I can truthfully say that ‘interesting’ wasn’t actually the word in my mind. Indeed, for a full 30 seconds, there were no words whatsoever in my mind. What happened? Why was I sitting on the pavement? Then I […]…
Kearsney Abbey
Located in Kearsney, a small village just a stone’s throw from the iconic town of Dover in Kent, Kearsney Abbey offers everything you need for a wonderful family day in the park. The newly renovated cafe is set in these beautiful surroundings and overlooks the lake which is festooned with a variety of ducks and […]…
Brilliant break!
I love Warner’s country house hotels! It has lots of the activities and entertainment that you have on a cruise, but you don’t have to leave the UK! Meals are on included and the accommodation can be luxurious! Staff are welcoming and friendly and it’s just a lovely way to celebrate an occasion – birthdays, […]…
A Splendid Day Out
Morecambe is a great place to visit. We travelled with our friends to experience another Steampunk event entitled “A Spendid Day Out”. It was a fun occasion with some impressive costumes on show. We were also entertained on the day with music and performances such as the Ravens Morris Dancers and other great artistes. Inside […]…
Hidden gem of a beach
Trevone beach 2 miles from Padstow Superb quiet beach with beautiful sand and rock pools. Direct access to beach from car park making it very suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Added bonus of the Cornish Arms (Rick stein pub) just down the road….
Discover your next adventure: Ambassador Cruise Line’s 2026/2027 destinations unveiled
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or embarking on your first cruise, Ambassador Cruise Line is committed to providing stress-free, authentic experiences with the warmest welcome at sea….
