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
Grand Master’s Palace
The Grand Master’s Palace is a government complex in Valletta, Malta which was once home to the island’s rulers. The Grand Master was the leader of the Knights of St John, who controlled the island for many years. The building … Continue readingGrand Master’s Palace
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
Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf
This large adventure golf course in Nottingham, England is inspired by Jurassic Park and combines huge dinosaurs with water features and 18 challenging golf holes to play. ‘Crazy Golf’, as they call it in the UK, has come a long … Continue readingJurassic Cove Adventure Golf
Summit One Vanderbilt
There are several skyline viewing galleries in New York now, but this is one of the newest. It occupies 3 floors of a tower block next to Grand Central Terminus and offers an ‘arty’ approach as you follow the one … Continue readingSummit One Vanderbilt
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