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at Japan house - Wave exhibition

Why Joining an Over 50s Leisure Group Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year

October 7, 2026

Looking for things to do over 50? Want to meet new people, try different activities and have more to look forward to? An over 50s leisure group could be just what you’re looking for. Let’s face it. Making plans can become surprisingly complicated as we get older. It’s not necessarily that we don’t have friends. … More Why Joining an Over 50s Leisure Group Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year

Safari in Kent

September 30, 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

Man and woman standing by submarine

An Amazing Day at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

September 27, 2026

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

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Why join a social club after 50?

September 2, 2026

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?

group of people at the theatrre

All the worlds a stage…..

August 26, 2026

This year the City Adventurers have visited a range of different theatrical productions. Some have been big productions in London’s West End, while some have been smaller productions. Others have been local theatres. Some have been fantastic. Some not so good. But it’s always been a great time, especially when sharing the experience with friends. … More All the worlds a stage…..

three women and a man study museum exhibit

Why Visiting a Museum (Now and Then) Is Good for You

July 21, 2026

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

luggage- multiple cream suitcases on wheels

The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)

June 25, 2026

The Art of Packing Light or Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us You cannot move for articles telling you to pack lighter. And they are not entirely wrong. But most of them seem to have been written by someone travelling alone with a capsule wardrobe, no health conditions, and a pair of … More The Art of Packing Light (Advice That Actually Works for the Rest of Us)

photo by juliamaud of museum of making

One of the UK’s most overlooked staycation destinations?

June 10, 2026

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?

happy ball in a sea of sad balls

The Happiness Paradox

June 3, 2026

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

Food Glorious Food

May 28, 2026

The City adventurers have been travelling a lot in the last few months….. And travelling means we need to eat out a lot too. So if you need some inspiration for places to eat, check out where we have been recently. (Click the links for Instagram reels) Start with a good breakfast Well that was … More Food Glorious Food