Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is a historic stately home in Derbyshire, England operated by English Heritage. It’s significant as one of the former homes of the Cavendish family. Today, visitors get to see both a preserved central keep and a collection of … Continue readingBolsover Castle

Bodleian Libraries

The Bodleian Library complex is a huge and historic research library in Oxford. It is actually a collection of separate libraries used by all the Oxford colleges that make up the famous university here. For us, the joy of the … Continue readingBodleian Libraries

Ilam Park

Nestled on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border in the English Peak District, is the pretty village of Ilam with a former stately home at its heart. The house is now a Youth Hostel which you can stay in, but the surrounding formal … Continue readingIlam Park

Twycross Zoo

This friendly zoo in Leicestershire, England is a conservation site which has been operating for many years. It originally focussed on primates and apes and famously was home to the PG Tips chimpanzees. These days it has something for everyone. … Continue readingTwycross Zoo

Tamworth Castle

Tamworth Castle is a true hidden gem located in the heart of England in the county of Staffordshire. The castle dates back to Norman times and survives in remarkable condition as it was used as a family home for hundreds … Continue readingTamworth Castle

Canons Ashby House

Canons Ashby is a Tudor mansion house nestled in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside in the UK. It was the home of the Dryden family for centuries, but the house only exists as it is today because of the demolition of … Continue readingCanons Ashby House

Horizon 22

Horizon 22 is London’s highest viewing platform and best of all, its absolutely free to visit. It’s on the 58th floor of a huge building in Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street station. Admission is via a special door next to the … Continue readingHorizon 22