Held in the grounds of the royal family-owned estate, RHS Sandringham Flower Show is an exciting new RHS Show coming to Norfolk in July 2026. Expect coastal-inspired show gardens, fruit and vegetable competitions and fabulous florals, all nestled within a countryside setting. Get take-home gardening tips from the Long Borders, learn about climate change mitigation […]
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A visit to the medieval Northumberland market town of Alnwick, famed for its twisting cobbled streets with an eclectic collection of individual shops which are teamed with some top attractions including Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Castle was the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Home of the Percy family and Dukes of Northumberland since […]
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Barnard Castle in Teesdale is a historic market town which takes its name from the castle around which it grew. The castle, an English Heritage property, was named after its 12th Century founder, Bernard de Balliol, and was later developed by Richard III whose boar emblem is carved above a window in the inner ward. […]
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Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known for his sonnets and plays such as ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Hamlet’. The Royal Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and adjacent Swan […]
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The UK’s favourite beach resort features world-class attractions from a theme park to an aquarium, stunning beaches to the Blackpool Illuminations, a waterpark to a zoo, wax figure celebrity look-a-likes and the unforgettable Blackpool Tower. These amazing experiences are underpinned by a year-round programme of events and fantastic shows. Everyone enjoys a stroll along the prom. […]
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Durham Market Hall is a fine example of Victorian state-of-the-art architecture now housing over 50 local independent traders. It has an enviable range of local producers from fresh fish, poultry and cheese to butchery, fruit and vegetables, bakery and spice. Find all those things which you never find in soulless retail parks and also enjoy […]
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Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors. It is a hands-on museum. Many sounds, smells, tastes and textures can be experienced; and objects, surfaces and textiles handles making for a multi-sensory experience. To create an authentic feel, there are a variety […]
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Chatsworth House is renowned for the quality of its art, landscape and hospitality, and it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations. Today, Chatsworth contains works of art that span 4,000 years, from ancient Roman and Egyptian sculpture, and masterpieces by Rembrandt, Reynolds and Veronese, to work […]
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Visit Chester’s spectacular zoo, enjoy a range from the worlds most threatened tortoise, the roaring lions to the incredible life of the Carnivorous plants in the secret gardens of Chester. Here are a few of the animals at Chester zoo. Bornean and Sumatran orangutans. Originally the islands were connected to each other until around 40,000 […]
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Visit Chester and its bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere make Chester one of Britain’s most popular places. The city is famous for many things and attracts visitors from all around the world for that very reason. Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse, and largest Roman Amphitheater in Britain, plus a 1000 year old cathedral and […]
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