Tyne to Tees Coastal Path: Stage 1 – South Shields to Roker
This 8-mile linear stretch forms the dramatic opening gateway of the Tyne to Tees coastal path. Transitioning from the industrial…
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Newstead Abbey – Roving through the gardens in the footsteps of Lord Byron
The gardens and grounds of Newstead Abbey are a pleasure to visit, relaxing and romantic as you might expect when…
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A Stay at Combe Leigh Lodge, Orton, Cumbria
The beautiful, picturesque village of Orton, Cumbria combined with a luxury little cottage to stay in, what more could I…
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A Colourful Walk Through Chinatown London
It was a busy day heading backwards and forwards across London for meetings and networking. You know how it is, those…
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A Complete Guide to Visiting Wollaton Hall & Park (Nottingham’s Real-Life Wayne Manor)
Standing proudly on a hill overlooking 500 acres of parkland, Wollaton Hall is an architectural marvel. This spectacular Elizabethan mansion…
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The Oil Can Cafe & The Carding Shed, Holmfirth: A Return Visit
Editor’s Note (October 2025): This article was first written several years ago about one of my favourite local spots. Since then,…
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Chapel St Leonards and Six Marshes Beach Walk, Lincolnshire
A part of unspoiled east coast, the fresh air and peaceful location combined with soft sandy beaches to wander and…
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Hebden Bridge Fell Race – Hills, Moors and Pikes
A popular local race for the hardy fell runners is the Hebden 15/22 which is run each year at the…
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The Great Court at the British Museum: A Guide (What to See, Do, and Eat)
From the outside, the British Museum looks exactly as you’d expect: a magnificent, old building worthy of its stature.1 But…
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Sunrises Above West Yorkshire
I was lucky enough to have lived in the hills above West Yorkshire for a few months. Not far over…
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Redmires Reservoirs: A Walk Through History, Nature, and High Moors
Driving out of Sheffield along the winding A57, the city melts away surprisingly fast. The concrete gives way to the…
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A Complete Guide to Green’s Windmill and Science Centre, Nottingham
Tucked away in Sneinton, just on the outskirts of Nottingham, stands a piece of skyline history that often flies under…
