Great Central Heritage Railway
The Great Central Railway is a heritage railway in Leicestershire, England operated on a surviving stretch of the old Great Central line. Trains run from Loughborough to Leicester and we thought the whole thing was done really well – you … Continue readingGreat Central Heritage Railway
Belem Tower, Lisbon
Belem Tower is a fortified structure in Lisbon, Portugal which was built in 1514 to protect the mouth of the river. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a popular attraction in the city. There are often large queues … Continue readingBelem Tower, Lisbon
Stoneywell Arts & Crafts House
In the Leicestershire countryside near Loughborough sits a beautiful cottage which is a fantastic example of the ‘Arts & Crafts’ movement. Stoneywell was built in 1899 and is operated as a visitor attraction by the National Trust. The house is … Continue readingStoneywell Arts & Crafts House
The Last Supper, Milan
Visiting Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper painting as a ‘must-see’ in Milan and yet many people miss out. It’s easily done because it requires booking well in advance. The painting has to be seen to be truly appreciated. The word … Continue readingThe Last Supper, Milan
Crich Stand Memorial
Crich Memorial Tower in Derbyshire, England is the Mercian Regiment monument dedicated to those who lost their lives in wartime. As such, visitors should act in a respectful way when visiting. The tower also offers incredible views over the surrounding … Continue readingCrich Stand Memorial
Mount Srd, Dubrovnik
For a truly memorable experience in Dubrovnik, take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd where you’ll get incredible views of the Old Town and the wider city. The Cable Car station has several viewing areas all offering … Continue readingMount Srd, Dubrovnik
North Norfolk Railway
The North Norfolk Railway is a heritage railway line linking Sheringham and Holt in Norfolk, England. It’s renowned for the stunning coastal scenery you see as you journey along the 5 mile route known as the ‘Poppy Line’. Most of … Continue readingNorth Norfolk Railway
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
This huge museum in New York city is known simply as ‘the Met’ and you can easily spend most of the day in here. Don’t let the ‘art’ bit put you off as we’d describe it more as a museum … Continue readingThe Metropolitan Museum Of Art
A Guide To The Marrakesh Souks
There are lots of things to see and do in the Moroccan capital Marrakesh, but high on most people’s list is experiencing the vibrant souks. This is our guide to enjoying them safely and soaking up the incredible atmosphere. The … Continue readingA Guide To The Marrakesh Souks
Go Ape Cannock Chase
Go Ape is a high-ropes ‘tree-top-adventure’ and there are several woodland locations in which to enjoy the experience spread around the UK. We tried out the site in Staffordshire at Cannock Chase which is a historic forest with a large … Continue readingGo Ape Cannock Chase