2023 got off to a lively start for the City Adventurers. We’ve spent a few days at Five Lakes, watched a TV show being made, been to the theatre, attended a quiz night…… Five Lakes, Essex We tried our hand at a number of activities, and took part in a few quizzes, at Five Lakes, Essex. … More Starting the year with adventures
The City Adventurers headed to Covent Garden to see the Christmas lights. First stop was the Piazza, outside St Paul’s Church, (affectionately known as The Actors’ Church) and the magnificent 60ft British-grown Christmas tree. Heading towards the market we came across a traditionally decorated Sleigh in the South Hall of the Market Building. It is a … More Covent Garden at Christmas 2022
The City Adventurers were recently invited to visit the Ambassador Cruise Line’s new ship Ambience. So we headed to London Tilbury port. This new cruise line is aimed at over 50s British cruisers who love no-fly cruises. … More Ambience at sea
This summer The City Adventurers decided to visit The Postal Museum. With their website proclaiming “Your next adventure is closer than you think”, how could we not? … More The Postal Museum
The City Adventurers recently headed to The Tower of London where the moat is now home to a new floral display created for the Platinum Jubilee. Called Superbloom, it has been planted to produce different colours throughout the summer. … More Superbloom at the Tower of London
What do you do once you’ve returned home from an adventure? When you tell friends and family what you’ve been up to, what stands out as a highlight? While you might have visited some nice places, the things that you remember are often the things you weren’t expecting. An unexpected encounter, perhaps, or an event … More Experiences Matter
The City Adventurers headed to London Charring Cross for the 9.30am train to Tunbridge Wells. It was a pleasant journey of about an hour into Kent. The Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre We dropped off our overnight bags just around the corner and headed to The Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre for a tour of … More Royal Tunbridge Wells
The City Adventurers took a day trip to Derby and explored the museums in the centre of the city. Derby is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Derwent Valley Mills and the surrounding landscape were inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. They achieved international recognition as the valley “saw the … More A Day At The Museums In Derby
While on a trip to Coventry, the City Adventurers paid a visit to the Secret Quarry Garden. … More Do you want to know a secret?
Just before Christmas, the City Adventurers took a trip to Wollaton Hall to see the brand new light trail. The park is transformed into a magical wonderland, with enchanting illuminations set to music. Every corner turned reveals a new setting. Along the way we had the chance to buy mulled wine or hot chocolate. And … More Christmas At Wollaton Hall – Visiting The Light Trail