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September 28, 2026
An Amazing Day at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
September 27, 2026
Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage The City Adventurers stepped into Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage. On our guided tour we learnt about the Age of Sail when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans. Exploring Chatham Historic Dockyard We headed to Chatham Historic Dockyard for a fascinating look at more … More An Amazing Day at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
Why join a social club after 50?
September 2, 2026
Getting older doesn’t mean becoming less curious. If anything, having more freedom and fewer commitments can mean you’re finally able to do some of the things you’ve always fancied. Seeing more theatre, visiting exhibitions, exploring London, going on day trips, trying something completely new or simply having lunch somewhere interesting. The difficulty is often not … More Why join a social club after 50?
All the worlds a stage…..
August 26, 2026
This year the City Adventurers have visited a range of different theatrical productions. Some have been big productions in London’s West End, while some have been smaller productions. Others have been local theatres. Some have been fantastic. Some not so good. But it’s always been a great time, especially when sharing the experience with friends. … More All the worlds a stage…..
The Georgian House in Edinburgh
August 6, 2026
Last year, as part of a City Adventurers trip up for the Edinburgh Fringe, we wanted to take a break from the comedy and crowds for something a bit quieter. We chose to head to Edinburgh New Town and take a wander through the Georgian House at 7 Charlotte Square. This property is part of The … More The Georgian House in Edinburgh
Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You
July 21, 2026
City Adventurers had a few busy months of museum visits this year. We visited some new galleries and exhibitions at two of the top London Museums. First we went to two new galleries at the Science Museum. Then we visited Our Story with David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum plus the Wildlife Photographer of … More Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You
Why Visiting an Art Gallery Is Good for Your Health
July 2, 2026
It has long been suspected that spending time with great art does something good for us. Now there is actual science to back it up and the findings are rather more interesting than you might expect. In 2025, researchers at King’s College London conducted what is believed to be the first study to measure the … More Why Visiting an Art Gallery Is Good for Your Health
The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)
June 25, 2026
The Art of Packing Light or Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us You cannot move for articles telling you to pack lighter. And they are not entirely wrong. But most of them seem to have been written by someone travelling alone with a capsule wardrobe, no health conditions, and a pair of … More The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)
Meeting Carl Radford
June 17, 2026
Over the years, the City Adventurers have met many fascinating authors and creators. Sometimes at book launches, sometimes at exhibitions or literary events, and occasionally in the most unexpected places….. Often the most memorable people we meet on our adventures are not part of the itinerary. During our recent trip to Japan, we found ourselves … More Meeting Carl Radford
One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?
June 10, 2026
This week Time Out posed the question “Want a fun city break without the overwhelming crowds?” If you answered “yes”, they suggested you visit Derby! Why Derby? The City Adventurers visited in 2022 and did not find it particularly lively. However, it appears Derby has undergone a major cultural glow-up, shifting from a sleepy stopover … More One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?