The City Adventurers headed to the Battle Proms at Hatfield House. While the attraction was seeing and hearing the massed cannons there was so much more to see. Cavalry through the ages. A Spitfire fly past. A display by the Red Devils. Most people set up camp with their picnics but there were food and … More Battle Proms 2026
A safari at Port Lympne Who needs to travel to Africa when you can go on safari in Kent? Port Lympne is home to a huge variety of animals, so The City Adventurers headed there for the chance to get a closer look at some rather impressive animals. We began by taking the safari tour. … More Safari in Kent
Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage The City Adventurers stepped into Chatham’s legendary ship building heritage. On our guided tour we learnt about the Age of Sail when the Dockyard built mighty ships that won command of the world’s oceans. Exploring Chatham Historic Dockyard We headed to Chatham Historic Dockyard for a fascinating look at more … More An Amazing Day at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham
Getting older doesn’t mean becoming less curious. If anything, having more freedom and fewer commitments can mean you’re finally able to do some of the things you’ve always fancied. Seeing more theatre, visiting exhibitions, exploring London, going on day trips, trying something completely new or simply having lunch somewhere interesting. The difficulty is often not … More Why join a social club after 50?
City Adventurers had a few busy months of museum visits this year. We visited some new galleries and exhibitions at two of the top London Museums. First we went to two new galleries at the Science Museum. Then we visited Our Story with David Attenborough at the Natural History Museum plus the Wildlife Photographer of … More Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You
It has long been suspected that spending time with great art does something good for us. Now there is actual science to back it up and the findings are rather more interesting than you might expect. In 2025, researchers at King’s College London conducted what is believed to be the first study to measure the … More Why Visiting an Art Gallery Is Good for Your Health
Over the years, the City Adventurers have met many fascinating authors and creators. Sometimes at book launches, sometimes at exhibitions or literary events, and occasionally in the most unexpected places….. Often the most memorable people we meet on our adventures are not part of the itinerary. During our recent trip to Japan, we found ourselves … More Meeting Carl Radford
This week Time Out posed the question “Want a fun city break without the overwhelming crowds?” If you answered “yes”, they suggested you visit Derby! Why Derby? The City Adventurers visited in 2022 and did not find it particularly lively. However, it appears Derby has undergone a major cultural glow-up, shifting from a sleepy stopover … More One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?
Most of us are Olympic-level athletes at buying things we don’t need, eating food we aren’t hungry for, and scrolling through hours we’ll never get back. We’re chasing “The Spark,” but all we’re getting is a delivery notification and a sugar crash. True happiness is actually incredibly cheap. It’s just not always “easy.” If you’re brave … More The Happiness Paradox