Category: United Kingdom
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19 marvellous things to do in Herne Bay
19 MARVELLOUS THINGS TO DO IN HERNE BAY, KENT. “It wasn’t Whitstable. It wasn’t Margate. It was Herne Bay – and that felt like the right choice on a baking hot May day.” We came without much of a plan, which is probably the best way to meet a place…
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20 fantastic things to do in Tunbridge Wells
20 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS. “The outward amusements are cricketing, horse races and other diversions, such as walking, riding and airing in carriages.” Lady Coke, on Tunbridge Wells, 1750 Not much has changed in spirit. I’m a regular visitor to Tunbridge Wells, and sometimes it’s easy to…
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18 best things to do in Canterbury
18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN CANTERBURY. Having grown up in Kent, Canterbury is a place I’ve always known well. That said, my early memories are a mixed bag, from family day trips wandering the city streets to, if I’m being honest, a rather tedious school visit to the cathedral.…
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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19 things to do in Deal for a wonderful weekend
19 THINGS TO DO IN DEAL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. A trip to the British seaside used to make me think of noisy amusement arcades, salty chips, and overfed seagulls swooping for leftovers – maybe even a stick of rock for the train home. But after visiting Margate last year,…
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Walking from Dover to Deal: White Cliffs, Coastal Pubs and Sea Views
WALKING FROM DOVER TO DEAL: WHITE CLIFFS, COASTAL PUBS AND SEA VIEWS. When we are not travelling in Europe, we return to our base in the UK and one of our favourite things to do is to head out on day hikes. My current obsession is the Kent coast and…
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Margate or Ramsgate for a weekend away
MARGATE OR RAMSGATE FOR A WEEKEND AWAY. Until recently, I’d only thought of Ramsgate and Margate as those slightly tired seaside towns from visits as a child. If Margate was the place of my teenage Dreamland memories, Ramsgate barely registered – apart from a vague recollection of fish and chips…
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23 things to do in Kent Coastal Towns
23 THINGS TO DO IN KENT COASTAL TOWNS. Before we started travelling full time, I would often escape to the Kent coast. I lived close enough that I could jump on a train, have a whole day breathing in the salty sea air, and still be back home for supper.…
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24 things to do in Hastings for a wonderful weekend
24 THINGS TO DO IN HASTINGS FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND. For over a decade now, Hastings has been my go-to coastal escape – the kind of place I retreat to when I need a day of sea air or a weekend of wandering. There’s something comforting in the routine: hop…
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12 Most Magical Christmas Markets in Southern England for 2024
12 MOST MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND IN 2024. Blog post updated for 2024. Now that the weather has turned and Halloween is about to pass us, I don’t know about you, but we are starting to hear the faint mumbling of the festive spirit. I can almost smell…