The City Adventurers spent a day exploring the National Gallery in London. We visited three exhibitions, as well as exploring the permanent collection. There are two paid exhibitions on at the moment until 26 January 2020. Part 1 – Leonardo – Experience a Masterpiece “Leonardo – Experience a Masterpiece” is on an extended run until… More Three Exhibitions and a Treasure Hunt – part 1
It may be back to work for a lot of people today, but there are still Christmas markets operating. On a trip to the National Gallery, we chanced upon one at Trafalgar Square. Join City Adventurers and come exploring….. Join our club for people who want to find new adventures to share with like-minded people.… More Christmas isn’t over until the Christmas Market Shuts
Having visited a few UK Christmas Markets already, we headed to Nottingham to see the Nottingham Winter Wonderland. Driving to Nottingham, we used one of the park and ride car parks, then caught a tram to the Old Market Square. Billed as the largest event in the East Midlands, Nottingham Winter Wonderland has a Christmas Market, an… More Nottingham Winter Wonderland
After a short train ride to Kew Bridge, followed by a short walk and we arrived at The Musical Museum. I was surprised to find it located in a modern building as I thought it was housed in a church hall. It turns out the museum used to be housed in the former St George’s Church. Frank… More The Musical Museum
Continuing our trips around UK Christmas Markets, a couple of City Adventurers invited us to The Waddesdon Manor Christmas fair. Waddesdon Manor, set in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, is a National Trust property and a Rothschild House and Garden. Set against the backdrop of the Manor with its 20ft Christmas trees, the Christmas… More The Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair
Following on from our tour of Christmas markets along the south coast, the City Adventurers decided to explore some of the festive displays in London. We started by visiting the Leicester Square Christmas Market. This traditional Christmas market is held in the centre of Leicester Square. With lights hanging down from the trees, it takes on… More Christmas lights
This first appeared on Explore, Discover, Experience We headed to Bournemouth to see this year’s Christmas Tree Wonderland The Christmas Tree Wonderland trail has more than 100 glittering trees and festive illuminations. The free trail starts at the illuminated big wheel, situated in Pier Approach, before weaving through Bournemouth’s historic Lower Gardens. You can get a… More Christmas Tree Trail
This year the City Adventurers decided to start the festive season by visiting some Christmas markets along the south coast. Southampton Christmas Market – photo by Juliamaud First stop was the Southampton Christmas Market The Southampton Christmas Festival is in the main shopping area at Above Bar Street. The market is open from 10am to… More Southampton Christmas Market
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been a regular fixture of the square due to a tradition dating back to 1947. The tree is a gift to London from Norway as thanks for the support that Britain offered the country during the second world war. The lights on it are hung vertically, as is the… More Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Standing 309.9m high, The Shard gives visitors London’s highest view. It is the tallest completed building in the EU (for now) and the 59th tallest building in the world. There are 87 levels in The Shard, including 27 floors of offices, 3 floors of restaurants and 19 floors of hotel accommodation. Inside The Shard there are 44… More The Shard