Having a holiday or weekend break is something we’ve all taken for granted over the last few years. But the travel industry changed beyond recognition in the blink of an eyelid when the Covid-19 pandemic struck . The world of travel is now a very different place to […]
Autumn has arrived finally, and I’m dreaming of booking a cosy getaway to the English Lake District to lift my spirits. The Lakes are the perfect place for an autumn or winter break. The summer crowds have long gone and there’s a more relaxed feel to one of England’s busiest tourist destinations. Add to this […]
Ullswater is often described as England’s most beautiful lake and it’s hard to disagree with its top billing. Not only does it boast stunning scenery with a mix of mountains, woodland and water, there are plenty of hiking trails and scenic walks for hardened ramblers and leisure walkers alike. But by far the best way of […]
There’s nothing better than the sight, smell and sound of classic steam trains in the English countryside. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a sight to behold as its miniature trains steam their way across the dramatic landscape of the western Lake District. Jump on board the train at […]
The English Lake District is renowned for its wild walks but my trip to Hardknott Roman Fort proved to be wilder than I’d anticipated. Spring is one of my favourite times of year in the Lakes but it’s also when you can experience four seasons of weather in 24 hours. Overnight […]
“There is nothing – absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing.” Kenneth Grahame in The Wind in the Willows. Messing around in boats is one of life’s great joys, so I’m told. Sailing is the latest passion in my family – […]
The world of historical re-enactment is a strange place as I discovered this weekend at Lindisfarne Priory. A Viking raid was in full flow when I arrived on the island. So I headed down to the Priory to find that its ruined grounds had been transformed into part battle field, […]
This is my favourite season for wildlife because it’s the time of year when migrating birds head back to the British Isles. It also marks the return of the fabulous Osprey from Africa. This thrilling white bird of prey is one of my favourite summer visitors. Not only is it […]
I love islands. There’s something about their isolation and separateness from the modern world that intrigues me. It’s almost as if they exist locked inside a time capsule, bound by their own sense of space and time. Horizons unlimited. Sometimes they’re wild and forgotten places but they can […]
Blackwell is one of my dream houses sitting in a beautiful location overlooking Lake Windermere in the English Lake District. It has everything to make you swoon – a stunning setting, spectacular views over the Coniston Fells and a beautiful interior. It’s unusual for me to choose an older […]
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