After an overnight stay in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside at the quaint Grinklebell Cottage, we drove into the seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Saltburn Despite the North of England’s reputation for fairly grim summers, that June morning promised the start…
OK – so I know Beamish Living Museum technically falls under County Durham, and I’m taking liberties to include it as part of a Yorkshire road trip post. However, in my defence, it formed part of our road trip to…
In mid-June, we ventured north for a much-needed break and to spend a week in Yorkshire. As well as catching up with family, top on our itinerary was paying a visit to the beautiful city of York. Over a thousand…
We recently had a lovely break away visiting our family up in Yorkshire, and during the trip we were able to take in some of the delights of West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and even a bit beyond. I have to…
If you’re ever in or around the London area and are thinking of a day out, Kew Gardens – and especially Kew Palace – is a great choice. Just a short train or tube ride from the centre of London,…
London offers an overwhelming amount of cultural heritage, with historic landmarks around almost every corner. While popular sites like the Tower of London and Big Ben command attention, many lesser-known treasures are easily missed. Off the beaten path and hidden…