The Postal Museum
July 5, 2022
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
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Superbloom at the Tower of London
June 29, 2022
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
Experiences Matter
June 2, 2022
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
Royal Tunbridge Wells
April 26, 2022
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
A Day At The Museums In Derby
April 19, 2022
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
Do you want to know a secret?
February 2, 2022
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?
Christmas At Wollaton Hall – Visiting The Light Trail
December 26, 2021
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
Not a woodchipper in sight, but plenty of hair clippers
August 2, 2021
The City Adventurers recently enjoyed a few days in Coventry. Having had a few people recommend it, we decided to make the short walk to “Fargo” from the Cathedral. It was easy to spot the way, following the sign posts and doesn’t take long to get there, although it is mainly uphill. There may not … More Not a woodchipper in sight, but plenty of hair clippers
Chocolate museums
July 28, 2021
Before the pandemic the City Adventurers were lucky enough to visit a number of Chocolate museums. York’s Chocolate Story York’s Chocolate Story is located in the heart of York. Our group arrived and were taken through the story of chocolate and the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families. From the Chocolate Orange to the … More Chocolate museums
Heythrope Park
June 12, 2021
Heythrop Park is a Grade II listed early 18th-century country house in Oxfordshire and was our base for our stay near the Cotswolds. It was designed by the architect Thomas Archer in the Baroque style for Charles Talbot, 1st Duke of Shrewsbury. Unfortunately, a fire in 1831 destroyed the original interior and the house remained derelict until 1870, when it … More Heythrope Park