Family days dicovering the Peak District – Family days out exploring the delights of the Peak District’s landscape, wildlife and history sound like a great new year resolution. The Walk-a-Month Calendar 2018 (Derbyshire & the Peak District) has been produced by Yompers, a newly formed digital and print publisher whose mission is to get adults […]
Family days dicovering the Peak District
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still
Oradour-sur-Glane – where time stands still – “You should go to Oradour.” The advice came from a friend as I went through the itinerary for a forthcoming vacation to France. The ultimate destination was the Dordogne where a cosy gite near Saint-Cyprien was waiting to welcome us. En route we had decided to lay up […]
Get into gear at Blenheim Palace
Get into gear at Blenheim Palace – The Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport is gearing up for the 12th annual celebration on August 27 – 28, Bank Holiday weekend. Perfect for auto enthusiasts and families, the Festival of Transport is a celebration of vintage, classic and modern classic cars, exhibitors, trade stands, competitions and motoring […]
Paddling through the Yukon
Paddling through the Yukon – For a boatload of reasons, journeys on the Yukon’s rivers are a favourite on any number of “best of” lists. The Yukon, home to an unusually high number of Canadian heritage rivers, is a paddler’s paradise offering world class canoeing, kayaking and whitewater rafting on pristine wilderness rivers. If your […]
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide
Cycle Ireland with this excellent guide – Huge investment into the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland’s West coast in recent years has made it a world class destination for cycling holidays. A new eBook ‘Ireland: The Essential Cycling Guide’ explains exactly what Ireland has to offer, and contains all the information you’ll ever need to […]
Diving the Costa Calida
Diving the Costa Calida – Spain’s Costa Calida in Murcia, offers a rich variety of diving experiences for the beginner or the skilled diver. The region’s seabed is blessed with a variety of marine life and flora, and numerous, fascinating historic shipwrecks, making the region’s seascapes exceptional places for diving. All offer the opportunity to […]
National History Museum back with a splash
National History Museum back with a splash – The Natural History Museum’s spectacular Hintze Hall reopens to the public at 10am on July 14. This summer showcases the Museum’s transformation into a Natural History Museum for the future. Plunging through the heart of Museum’s main hall, a gigantic blue whale skeleton will lead a cast […]
