Packwood House
This deceptively large Tudor-style manor house in the English county of Warwickshire, has been much extended over its long history. It’s famed for its tapestries and cottage style gardens and it’s well worth a visit. The house is owned by … Continue readingPackwood House
The High Line
The High Line is an impressive linear urban park which uses a former New York overhead railway line. There are regular access stairways to get you up there, but once you’re walking on the path, you never want to come … Continue readingThe High Line
Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank, in the Cheshire countryside, is so much more than just a dish! Yes, the huge radio telescope is still the centrepiece here but there’s also a 35 acre park to explore and a discovery centre. This is still … Continue readingJodrell Bank Observatory
Lascaris War Rooms
The Lascaris War Rooms is a tourist attraction in Valletta, Malta which is hidden away underground. The series of ‘secret’ rooms form a command bunker which dates back to the second world war. You’ll need a brief history lesson to … Continue readingLascaris War Rooms
Tatton Park
Tatton Park in Cheshire, England is a huge country park with a stately home at its centre. It’s famed for its incredible gardens, each with a different theme and you can easily spend the whole day here. In some ways, … Continue readingTatton Park
Roosevelt Island Tramway
Remember the iconic fight in the Spiderman movies where Mary Jane falls from a cable car? Well that cable car actually exists in New York City and it’s a fabulous experience to ride it. It’s also one of the most … Continue readingRoosevelt Island Tramway
Baddesley Clinton Manor
Nestled on the outskirts of Birmingham, England is the stunning medieval Baddesley Clinton stately home. This Warwickshire manor house is particularly striking as it’s set in its own moat which surrounds all sides of the house. For around 500 years, … Continue readingBaddesley Clinton Manor
Puerto Banus
You could easily imagine that this designer town on the Costa del Sol, Spain was once a traditional fishing village, but it was actually man made as a tourist destination. It’s now become known as the hangout for the rich … Continue readingPuerto Banus
Vasa Museum Stockholm
The Vasa Museum in Stockholm houses a fascinating maritime relic with an amazing story! Inside you’ll find an incredibly preserved galleon from 1628 which sank on its maiden voyage and lay at the bottom of the harbour for over 300 … Continue readingVasa Museum Stockholm
Marbella Old Town
Marbella, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, has long been a busy tourist destination for sun and fun seekers, but we’d recommend seeking out its beautiful old town which still retains the character and history of long ago. All you need … Continue readingMarbella Old Town