The City Adventurers embarked on a festive cruise to Europe just before Christmas 2024. We discovered what happens in Rouen and Honfleur in France. Want to join us on a adventure? Become a City Adventurer! The UK based Social Club for people who love visiting shows, exploring new places, discovering new things and solving mysteries.Life… More Festive Cruise Part 2
The City Adventurers embarked on a festive cruise to Europe just before Christmas 2024. We discovered a hidden gem in Haarlem in Holland. We explored the Antwerp Christmas market in Belgium. Want to join us on a adventure? Become a City Adventurer! The UK based Social Club for people who love visiting shows, exploring new… More Festive Cruise Part 1
Christmas at Blenheim Palace takes place until 1st January 2025. The City adventurers headed to there for a whistle-stop tour. Our advice is – don’t make it a whistle-stop tour. There is so much to see and do at Christmas at Blenheim Palace , you need to give yourself plenty of time to savour it… More Blenheim Palace at Christmas
After a three hour drive in the early morning, we arrived at Chichester around breakfast time. Chichester is the only city in West Sussex and is its county town. An important settlement during Anglo-Saxon times, it is home to a monumental cathedral dating from the 12th century. It is also home to the Chichester Festival… More Let’s have breakfast
Waddesdon Manor is offering an immersive experience this Christmas. It’s beautifully decorated interiors are inspired by the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. The City Adventurers headed there to check it out. Outside there are new light projections on the Manor façade, a glittering light trail in the gardens and the ever-popular Christmas fair. “Christmas at Waddesdon”… More Christmas at Waddesdon
The City Adventurers paid a visit to Winchester Cathedral, which is the longest medieval cathedral in Europe. This 1,000 year-old historical site has a towering facade and beautiful arched windows. And, at Christmas, is home to the Winchester Christmas Market. Included in the cost of admission to Winchester Cathedral is a guided tour. The guides… More Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market has been voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe. It takes place until 22nd December 2024 and is free to enter. There are a few stalls just outside the front entrance to the Cathedral, but most are reached by following a small path to the side. The pretty wooden… More Winchester Christmas Market
The City Adventurers took a trip to Kenwood House, one of London’s hidden gems. Situated on the edge of Hampstead Heath, it is surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens. On a lovely autumn day, we arrived at the small car park to find it full of dog walkers, enjoying the local countryside. Those in the know… More Kenwood House
The City Adventurers headed to the City of London for a spot of sight-seeing. 30 St Mary Axe, otherwise known as The Gherkin, is one of the City of London’s most recognisable pieces of architecture. This distinctive landmark got its nickname due to its round, vegetable-like design. A feature of the London skyline, the glass-fronted… More The Gherkin
On one of the hottest days of the year a group of us enjoyed a visit to Apsley House and the Wellington Arch. Apsley House is the London home of the Duke of Wellington. Just across the (very busy) road is the Wellington Arch. Both are owned by English Heritage. Apsley House Known as ‘Number 1,… More Apsley House and Wellington Arch