Brick Lane London16 May 2019Visit for Culture, Food and … A short walk from the towering buildings of the world’s banks in the City of London, lies Brick Lane; a place that simply bustles with activity.
Leadenhall Market, London10 May 2019Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century and is situated in what was the centre of Roman London. Originally a meat, poultry and game market, it is now home to boutique shops, restaurants and bars serving the hungry and thirsty from neighbouring city offices.
St Dunstan's London4 May 2019This medieval church was reduced to ruins in the blitz of World War II, leaving just an empty shell. But this space has now become a tranquil garden in the middle of the city.
Stonehenge24 March 2019I’ve passed these strange stones by the side of the A303 a number of times, but on our recent trip to Bath we took a turn off the main road to visit this ancient site.
Seal Sands16 March 2019Just down the road from Seaton Carew, amongst the heavy industrial plants of the Teeside estuary, is a spot we visit frequently. This is the most unlikely place to find wildlife and yet here, amongst the pylons and chimneys, is an incredible place; a home to hundreds of birds and around 100 seals.
Southampton8 March 2019Sea Southampton is probably best know for it’s port both for moving goods around the world, as well as being a popular place for cruise ships to call. On my visit it was a bit early in the season for cruise ships but there was plenty of other shipping traffic to observe navigating the River Test.
London Borough Market31 December 2018All within a few hundred yards of London Bridge station. The bustling Borough Market with it’s huge variety of stalls, selling the most amazing tasty food produce.
London Emirates Air Line14 November 2018On our recent trip to London we were staying close to the London City Airport and so took the opportunity to take the Emirates Air line cable car from Royal Victoria across to the Greenwich Peninsula (and back!).
Bioparco di Roma (The Zoo)14 September 2018If you visit Rome with kids, this place has to be on your list of places to go. In fact might be the only place kids will not moan about sore feet and high temperatures.
The City of Rome7 September 2018Rome is a bustling, vibrant city; as you might expect being the capital of Italy. In the height of summer temperatures soar to a point where exploring its ancient ruins becomes harder than it needs to be.