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Category: Great Britain

  • Visiting Port Meirion in Wales

    Visiting Port Meirion in Wales

    Port Meirion the Italianate village designed by Gough Williams-Ellis has become one of Wales most popular tourist attractions.

  • Seven of the best small towns to stay in Wales

    Seven of the best small towns to stay in Wales

    If you are planning a short U.K. break this summer here are some of my suggestions for the best small towns to stay in Wales. From the stunning mountains of Snowdonia in the north to the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline Wales has some of the best scenery in the U.K. Wales has a distinct character.   Many…

  • Rhossili the best beach on the Gower Peninsula

    Rhossili the best beach on the Gower Peninsula

    Rhossili has one of the best beaches in Britain. The sandy beach curves in an arc for 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and is a favourite with surfers and families.  It is also dog friendly. The nearby cliffs are popular for hang gliding.

  • Glenside hospital museum a new use for an old chapel

    Glenside hospital museum a new use for an old chapel

    People find all sorts of unexpected uses for deconsecrated churches and chapels.  One Bristol church is even used as an indoor climbing centre.   But today I would like to take you through this door. You might find some surprises. Glenside Campus is now part of the University of the West of England. It provides training…

  • Abergavenny to Brecon, a mystery coach tour

    Abergavenny to Brecon, a mystery coach tour

    Wales is a great country to visit. I love the scenery and the small friendly towns. Now that lockdown is being lifted I am delighted that we can again cross the Severn bridge. So when I spotted that a local coach firm was offering a Welsh mystery tour I quickly booked two tickets. It was…

  • Escape to the Malvern Hills

    Escape to the Malvern Hills

    On Sunday a few members of our walking group met at Great Malvern station ready to explore this former Victorian spa town and to go for an October ramble in the nearby hills. Luckily for us organised outdoor activity is still permitted. The Malverns The Malverns are a range of low hills on the Worcestershire,…

  • Visiting wildplace project Bristol

    Visiting wildplace project Bristol

    In March, the Wild Place Project like most visitor attractions in England was suddenly forced to close its doors. This was a particularly difficult time for zoos that still needed to employ a large number of staff to look after the animals and pay food and vet bills. After eating out to help out in…