A 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 Holland, who founded the museum, … More The Musical Museum
Our trip on the Swanage Railway took us along its scenic route and included taking in views of Corfe Castle. Corfe Castle is a ruined castle in the Purbeck Hills. Over 1,000 years old, it has been a Saxon stronghold, a Norman fortress, a treasury, a military garrison, a royal palace and a family home. The keep … More Swanage Railway and Corfe Castle
Have a magical afternoon tea in central London
Our coach rumbled along the long driveway, past the remains of a 12th century Augustinian priory, coming to a halt in front of a large impressive house. Stepping off our transportation, we were greeted and led inside to a stone staircase. In days gone by we would have climbed the stairs outside the building, but they … More A Special Guided Tour Of Newstead Abbey
By now you’ve probably had a load of “New Year, New You” emails. All telling you how this year is going to be YOUR year to do something amazing. All you need to do is make a resolution……and stick to it. And about now you’ve probably decided that sticking to it is not an option. … More Sticking to resolutions is hard
London’s West End lights up for Christmas. Back in 1948, Regent Street started being lined with Christmas trees throughout the festive period. The following year part of the street was lit for Christmas. The first full Christmas light display of the street started in 1954, although there were no Christmas lights from 1972 to 1977 due to a lack … More Christmas lights
Have you dreamt of receiving a letter telling you you’re really a witch or wizard and you’ve just been admitted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? As Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the primary setting for the first six books in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, is a fictional British school of magic this remains a dream. Or does … More The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Explore areas that tourists don’t usually visit and discover somewhere new. How self guided Treasure Hunts In London work Taking a self guided Treasure Hunts In London adventure is easy. You just download the ClueKeeper app and select which Treasure Hunts in London quest to play. The questions are all on a theme and answers are … More Explore London with a treasure hunt
Thinking of becoming an adventure tour guide? Adventure tour guides know everything about the places to be visited and are responsible for the success or failure of an escorted tour. On an escorted tour travelers pay extra money for the convenience of having someone along who knows a specific geographical area and who is familiar … More The adventure tour guide’s role