The Yorkshire Sculpture Park features around 80 sculptures and installations to see in the open air. Henry Moore Henry Moore was the first patron of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. He wanted his work displayed in the Country Park. His Upright Motives were part of a large commission, for the courtyard of the new Olivetti building in Milan. Altogether Moore … More Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The Brecon Mountain Railway line runs from Pant to Torpantau. The journey by steam train takes you into the Brecon Beacons National Park, through Pontsticill and along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservior. Following part of the route of the 1859 Brecon & Merthyr Railway (which closed in 1964) the track climbs … More Brecon Mountain Railway
How many UK heritage sites have you visited? Some of the 31 places listed as United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland sites on the UNESCO world heritage website are not on mainland Britain. For example, of the 4 natural world heritage places listed as being in the UK, one is in the South Atlantic Ocean … More UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the UK
On a recent trip to Windsor we noticed there were a number of horse sculptures dotted around the town. They are part of the World Horse Trail organised to highlight World Horse Welfare’s work. The World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses through education, campaigning and hands-on care in the … More World Horse Trail in Windsor
On the hunt for a tiger Up before dawn we made our way sleepily to the foyer of the Ranthambore Regency Hotel. (Little did we know we’d need to be up even earlier the following day!) The foyer was crowded with people having tea and coffee. A quick wake up, and warm up, before we … More Breaking down in Tiger country
Hobbies are Good for You A hobby is anything you do for fun in your free time. It’s something you don’t get paid to do. In fact, it often costs you money to take part. So why do it? Because it’s fun to do, it helps you destress, can offer a creative outlet and often … More Finding a new hobby
Sometimes its good to switch off from technology, step away from your screen and see the beauty of the world around you. Look around at the scenery. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy new experiences. Discover new things…… Give yourself a digital detox I know there are people that offer retreats banning the use of laptops and … More Time to switch off
There has been an increase in the number of parents taking their twentysomething children with them when they go on holiday. This is hardly surprising. Given the cost of student loans and booming house prices, some people find it pays to go away with mum and dad….especially when their parents continue to foot the bill. This phenomena has … More Family Holidays with your Adult Kids
What do you think of when you think of “midlife”? Empty nest ? Menopause ? Early Retirement ? Maybe you’ve got a list of places you haven’t been to yet and things you haven’t accomplished yet. Now is the time to start ticking off those bucket list items. Try a white water rafting trip……. … More Midlife ? Time to live your dreams!
“Visit a German Christmas market” What could be more festive than ticking off “visit a German Christmas market” from your bucket list? This year we decided to visit Berlin, which has around 70 Christmas markets. Origin of German Christmas Markets German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century. The Christmas Market will usually be located in the … More Bucket List Trip – A German Christmas Market