The Sculpture Park, Farnham, Surrey
The Sculpture Park at Farnham, Surrey, is the perfect place to go if you want to see art in a beautiful natural setting. Hidden amongst ten acres of woodland, waterfalls, streams and leafy trails there are…
The Folkestone Chalk White Horse
The galloping chalk white horse on Cheriton Hill in Folkestone is the first thing people see if they enter the UK through the Channel Tunnel. The horse overlooks the terminal and sits on the very…
A City Break In Florence – Discover The Charm
I fell in love with Firenze, or as we say, Florence, for a reason I can’t quite put my finger on. Was it the Renaissance art and beautiful architecture within the ancient walls? Could it…
The Vibrant Colours and Jewellery Of East Africa
A highlight of all my travels is often coming away with art, fabrics and jewellery that remind me of the destination. Travellers coming to East Africa are spoilt for choice on the vibrant fabrics and…
The Mythic Coast Art of Cleveleys Beach, Lancashire
If you have ever visited the sea front of Cleveleys on the Fylde Coast, you may have seen numerous art installations on the promenade and down on the beach. Some of them are more obvious…
The Seaside Town of Margate And The Turner Contemporary Gallery
I’ve always loved Margate. It’s got lovely sandy beaches and a great shopping area. It’s great fun for a day out with the children or just to have a walk along the seafront. Margate is…
A Visit To The Kelpies, Falkirk
The Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculpture, is based in Falkirk, Scotland. Standing at 30m high the two horse head sculptures rise high in the sky and dominate the local landscape. I have seen so…
Blackwell – The Arts and Crafts House by Mackay Hugh Ballie Scott
On a wet August Bank Holiday Sunday in the English Lake District (I know it’s hard to believe) we took the chance to visit a house we’d been meaning to visit for years – Blackwell…
The Bowes Museum In Barnard Castle
One minute you are in the Durham Dales, Teesdale and the historic small market town of Barnard Castle. Turn a corner and through the gates, and you are faced with a grand and large building….
Sicily: Street Food and Street Art
Sicily – the largest island in the Mediterranean – sits off the toe of Italy and is home to 5 million proud Sicilians. It positively drips with history; with Greek temples, Roman aqueducts, Norman cathedrals and Arab Kasbahs dotted throughout the arid landscape. Palermo,…
Portlligat – Home of Salvador Dalí
Catalonia, the north-eastern part of Spain. It’s a beautiful area with lots of history and it was the home of Salvador Dalí. There’s a museum completely dedicated to him in Figueres. But there’s an interesting, yet…
London – a walk down Brick Lane
If ever in the East End of London and want to take in some great atmosphere walking the streets outdoors then I highly recommend a stroll along Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets. A fantastic mix of culture, food,…