HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a British warship which saw action in World War 2, but now sits out her retirement on the River Thames in London. She’s a floating museum, dedicated to the seamen who sailed in the Royal Navy during the … Continue readingHMS Belfast
Tutbury Castle
**TUTBURY CASTLE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED WHILE A NEW OPERATOR IS SOUGHT** Tutbury Castle sits on top of a hill in rural Staffordshire, not far from the town of Burton upon Trent. The castle was first recorded in 1071 and it’s perhaps most well … Continue readingTutbury Castle
Skyview Stockholm
Skyview is an attraction in Stockholm which makes use of one of the city’s most unusual landmarks. The Stockholm Globe (Avicii Arena) is technically the world’s largest spherical building and Skyview is a sort of ride which is bolted onto … Continue readingSkyview Stockholm
The Atomium
The Atomium is one of the most unusual structures in Belgium. It was built in 1958 is over 300 feet tall and has nine large spheres which are connected by tubular passageways making the shape of a giant iron crystal … Continue readingThe Atomium
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is a large defensive structure, built in the 1280s, which dominates the North Wales town of Conwy. It’s notable for how much of it still remains and the railway line which runs alongside and even underneath it at one stretch with battlements to … Continue readingConwy Castle
Prague Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall (Staromĕstská Radnice) was built in 1338 and is both a tourist attraction and also the tourist information centre for Prague. For tourist information, it’s packed with useful advice inside on things to see and the staff were helpful too. The other … Continue readingPrague Old Town Hall
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is the city’s most famous landmark and it’s huge! We think this is the must-see attraction in Edinburgh and looking around will probably take you quite a while. Highlights include the Castle Vaults, the Great Hall, beautiful St Margaret’s chapel, and one … Continue readingEdinburgh Castle
Shakespeare’s Grave
Shakespeare’s Grave is situated inside his former parish church in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. You’ll find his tomb marked by a gravestone in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church alongside other members of his family. There is also an extra memorial to … Continue readingShakespeare’s Grave
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Ponte Vecchio, which means Old Bridge, is the world’s most famous shop-lined bridge. It’s a Mecca of activity day and night in Florence and although it won’t take you long to walk across it, make sure you pause in the middle to enjoy the view up … Continue readingPonte Vecchio, Florence
Cheers Bar, Boston
Cheers Bar in Boston is the exterior of the building used for the long-running TV series “Cheers”. It’s actually not called Cheers at all, but is the Bull and Finch pub near Boston Common. The inside shots for the TV series were … Continue readingCheers Bar, Boston