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

Heights Of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham is a heritage park in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. It’s been welcoming visitors for hundreds of years since the boom in tourists coming to sample the clean air and Spa-like facilities in the town. One of the … Continue readingHeights Of Abraham

Mdina & Rabat

Mdina is an ancient walled city in the heart of the Mediterranean island of Malta. At one time it was the country’s capital city but today it is a Mecca for tourists – 1.5 million of them flock here every … Continue readingMdina & Rabat

Beaumaris Castle

Its tagline is ‘the greatest castle never built’ but Beaumaris Castle on the island of Anglesey still has lots to offer despite being incomplete. It was one of a series of castles built by Edward 1st in Wales and for … Continue readingBeaumaris Castle

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is an English tourist attraction which sits atop a huge rock in the heart of the city. As such, it can be seen all around Nottingham. The first thing you’ll notice is that it’s not actually a castle. … Continue readingNottingham Castle

Fort Saint Elmo

This historic fort in Valletta, Malta is part of a collection of forts which have protected the island from invaders for centuries. The history of this one in particular is impressive though and its buildings are also the home to … Continue readingFort Saint Elmo