York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history – Long before Mary Poppins’s ‘spoonful of sugar’ there was Yorkshire apothecary Joseph Terry. His recipe for helping the medicine go down, by sugaring pastilles and pills for dispensing to the sick in the 1820’s, was put to good use when he joined an up and […]
York’s Chocolate Story – a real taste of history
On the trail of Britain’s best walks
On the trail of Britain’s best walks – New for 2017, the Chilterns Walking Festival invites experienced and novice walkers alike to explore the landscapes, locations and legends of this area of outstanding natural beauty. The spring festival runs from 15 – 29 May and offers an exciting programme of walks, activities and special events. […]
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes
Literary magic that makes great holiday themes – We are lucky enough never too far away from a literary anniversary in the UK. So, here’s a selection of bookshelf favourites that might provide the basis of a holiday sequel. 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone June will mark 20 years since the […]
Promenades and pleasure walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen
I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of having to like them Promenades and pleasure walking in the footsteps of Jane Austen – One wonders what Jane Austen would make of the army of Janeites – the term adopted by Austen devotees – who will be on […]
Jurassic jaunts offer a roarsome experience
Jurassic jaunts offer a roarsome experience – Fossils, feathered dinosaurs and a whole host of new Jurassic adventures are far from extinct in England – and VisitEngland has picked the best exhibitions on offer. The Etches Collection, Kimmeridge, Dorset Set to be at the top of any fossil fanatic’s bucket-list, The Etches Collection is a […]
Norwich is a city well worth celebrating
Norwich – a city well worth celebrating – It is the annual City of Ale festival, one that stands head and I suppose heads above the rest, that draws me to Norwich. The prospect of a refreshing break brings with it the opportunity to get reacquainted with the unique Norfolk countryside and one of England’s […]
YHA’s new Cotswold centre designed to please
YHA’s new Cotswold centre designed to please – YHA Cotswolds, a boutique hostel owned by entrepreneurial arts charity, New Brewery Arts, and affiliated with the Youth Hostel Association, has opened in the centre of Cirencester. Known also as The Barrel Store, due to its original use as the barrel warehouse of Cirencester Brewery, the building […]
