We awoke to rain lashing the windows and reports of potholes on the motorway, but we were not worried. For this trip we had decided to let the train take the strain. It takes around an hour and a half to travel from London St Pancras to Leicester. A short walk from the station took … More Uncovering King Richard III
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
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
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