Rivington Terraced Gardens: A Walk Around
For what feels like the longest time I have wanted to get over to Rivington Terraced Gardens, at Rivington near Bolton, Lancashire. I know, I know I keep saying this, but the places to visit…
Abbeystead Reservoir – A Circular Walk
I have been to Abbeystead Reservoir a few times now, something about the sound of water and the glorious walk through Hinberry Woods, just beacons me every time. This is a walk to do in…
St Dunstan In The East – The Fairytale Garden
Have you ever come across an absolute gem of a place and been genuinely so excited to go! Well let me tell you, I came across St Dunstan-in-the-East on Instagram, and knew that when I…
Sizergh Castle And Garden
Sizergh castle has been on my to do list for the longest time, after a lovely friend of mine mentioned it to me. It sounded like the perfect day trip for the kids. Brief History…
Plover Scar Lighthouse
I am a sucker for a lighthouse photograph, I have no idea why I find them so interesting but apparently I do, I think I like the romantic idea of them leading ships to safety….
The Windmill Of Lytham St Annes
So I love being a Mum, I truly wouldn’t change it for the world, but when your two geeky mates (they will tell you I’m the geeky one – they are lying), mention going to…
Hawes Bridge And The River Kent Circular Walk
I won’t lie to you, I have been struggling with massive cabin fever recently. We had originally planned to go to Sizergh Castle and Gardens. On the walk over to the castle, we heard the…
Jenny Brown’s Point – A Lancashire Coast Walk
So…my friend and I have been trying to find different places in Lancashire to go for a walk once a week. We’ve been doing it to get us both out of the house as she…
Ashton Memorial, Lancaster – History On The Hill
I have lived in Lancaster for five years now, and always have had a fascination with the iconic domed building on the top of the Hill. Ashton Memorial is a beautiful building, and set in…
The Sir John Barrow Monument, Lighthouse Without a Light
On a whim I wanted to find a lighthouse to visit in the lakes, I came across a few, but none as impressive as The Sir John Barrow Monument, or commonly known as the Hoad…
Aira Force Waterfall – Beauty In Ancient Woodland
When I moved to Lancaster some eight years ago, I had heard of the lakes but little did I know the beauty that they behold. Growing up in Hertfordshire, just outside of London, I thought…