We planned another winter break to the Peak District National Park, this time basing ourselves just outside Chesterfield. The area is located high on the moors and surrounded by dramatic rocky scenery. Although rugged and rural it's easily accessible being just 12 miles from J29 of the M1. Before checking into our accommodation we called …
Continue reading Day 1. A winter break in the Derbyshire Peak District
Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the family home of the 12th Duke of Marlborough, as it has been for all the Dukes in the past 300 years. It is the only non-royal house in England to hold the title of a palace. Location: Blenheim Palace is located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire 8 …
Continue reading Afternoon Tea at Blenheim Palace
When an invitation dropped into my inbox inviting me for afternoon tea at the Devonshire Arms Hotel I couldn't have been happier as it's such a beautiful country house hotel. It's located on the Yorkshire estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in Bolton Abbey lying in a tranquil setting along the banks of the …
Continue reading Afternoon Tea at The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
This is the first in a series of posts on our recent 10 day road trip across Ireland – starting in Derry/ Londonderry before travelling along the Causeway Coast and then down the Wild Atlantic Way - I hope you enjoy reading. We arrived into City of Derry Airport the previous evening, flying with Loganair …
Continue reading Day 1. Exploring Derry, Northern Ireland
Back in 1910 the six towns that came together to form Stoke were known collectively as The Potteries and comprise Hanley, Tunstall, Burslem, Longton, Fenton and Stoke. Although one might expect Stoke to be the actual city centre, it is usually regarded as Hanley. The Ceramic Trail is based around these towns which are located …
Continue reading The Stoke-on-Trent Ceramics Trail
It was such a warm morning that we were pleased to find tables had been laid for breakfast on the sun bathed terrace, which was such a delight during the winter and definitely the nicest possible way to start the day. After feeling recharged with an extra croissant and more coffee we headed to Sandy …
Continue reading Day 6. Paddle boarding & dolphin watching in Gibraltar
After another delicious breakfast at the White Hart Hotel, we checked out of our room, leaving our luggage to collect later in the day. We'd read that an exhibition entitled 'A Century of Valour' documenting Lincolnshire's aviation gallantry had just opened at the Collection Museum and as it was nearby, we decided to begin our …
Continue reading Day 3. Sightseeing in Lincoln
After a good night's sleep, we set off after breakfast for a visit to the World of Wedgwood in nearby Barlaston. The Wedgwood estate stretches for 240 acres with ample free parking in its grounds. The modern buildings have huge willow sculptures near the entrance in the shape of crockery. We planned our arrival for …
Continue reading Day 2. World of Wedgwood & Biddulph Grange Gardens
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