Category: United Kingdom
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10 great Christmas things to do in Kent in 2024
10 GREAT CHRISTMAS THINGS TO DO IN KENT IN 2024 Updated October 2024. Christmas is such a special time of year. It’s so nice to take some time and do something special over the festive period. A Christmas market is nice, but there’s more that you can do to entertain…
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Ramsgate to Margate walk: 9 beaches in a day
RAMSGATE TO MARGATE WALK: 9 BEACHES IN A DAY. I’m always on the look out for coastal walks, wherever I am in the world. Over the last month, we’ve been in the UK and had the urge to get out on a trail by the sea. This is how I…
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18 things to do in Margate for a glorious weekend
18 THINGS TO DO IN MARGATE FOR A GLORIOUS WEEKEND. Until this weekend, I had last visited Margate 20 years ago. My memories of this town were as a surly teenager on rides at Dreamland, eating fish and chips on the beach, gazing forlornly into the dank sea and not…
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How to walk the Berwickshire Coastal Path
HOW TO WALK THE BERWICKSHIRE COASTAL PATH. The Berwickshire Coastal Path is a 28 miles (45 kilometers) U.K. coastal route starting at Berwick-upon-Tweed and finishing at Cockburnspath. The route crosses between England and Scotland. This route, part of the broader Berwickshire Coastal Path, offers hikers the chance to experience Scotland’s…
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How to visit Ham House in Richmond: A short guide
HOW TO VISIT HAM HOUSE IN RICHMOND: A SHORT GUIDE. Ham House was built in the 17th century and is widely lauded as a “unique survivor” of this century. As of 1626, this house was home to William and Catherine Murray – courtiers of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta…
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40 Things to do in Kent for couples
THINGS TO DO IN KENT FOR COUPLES: 40 IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT DAY OR NIGHT OUT IN KENT. Before we started travelling full time, John and I both lived in Kent in the United Kingdom. This is still technically the county that we both call home and we continue to…
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Is Windsor Castle worth visiting?
If, like us, you’re currently hooked on the latest series of The Crown, you might have The Royals on your mind. Windsor Castle, an iconic symbol of British royalty, stands proudly on a hill overlooking the charming town of Windsor. Steeped in history, this magnificent fortress has witnessed centuries of…
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13 wonderful Christmas things to do in Sussex in 2023
13 WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS THINGS TO DO IN SUSSEX IN 2023. Sussex is one of our favourite counties in England to visit. Whether summer or winter, it has stunning countryside and beautiful towns and villages. Christmas is a great time to get out and enjoy what the county has to offer.…
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10 best things to do in Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford Upon Avon is only a two hour drive from London but couldn’t be more different if it tried. This town has an other worldly feel. Steeped with history and crammed full of impressive Tudor buildings, a visit to Stratford Upon Avon feels like stepping back in time. It’s the…
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The best things to do in Braemar Scotland – all you need to know
Let’s all go to Braemar! Bra-marrr (in my best Scottish accent). Braemar is the home of the Highland Games, surrounded by stunning nature and close to Balmoral. If it’s good enough for the Royal Family, then it’s good enough for me. Visiting Braemar Scotland in winter was a wonderful experience,…