It may be back to work for a lot of people today, but there are still Christmas markets operating. On a trip to the National Gallery, we chanced upon one at Trafalgar Square. Join City Adventurers and come exploring….. Join our club for people who want to find new adventures to share with like-minded people.… More Christmas isn’t over until the Christmas Market Shuts
Some City Adventurers gathered to work out who bumped off Dr Dogood with a cricket bat before welcoming in the new year with a great curry at E4 Fusion. Mariam at E4 Fusion is lovely and make everyone feel right at home. She is more than happy to offer food recommendations based on your preferences… More Murder Mystery at New Year
In the summer we visited The National Trust’s Snowshill Manor and Garden in Gloucestershire. This is the former home of eclectic collector, architect Charles Wade. He bought the property in 1919 and filled it with hundreds of objects. Explore the house and discover a vast collection, from model boats and Samurais to an attic filled… More Treasure Seeking at Snowshill Manor and Garden
Having visited a few UK Christmas Markets already, we headed to Nottingham to see the Nottingham Winter Wonderland. Driving to Nottingham, we used one of the park and ride car parks, then caught a tram to the Old Market Square. Billed as the largest event in the East Midlands, Nottingham Winter Wonderland has a Christmas Market, an… More Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Continuing our trips around UK Christmas Markets, a couple of City Adventurers invited us to The Waddesdon Manor Christmas fair. Waddesdon Manor, set in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, is a National Trust property and a Rothschild House and Garden. Set against the backdrop of the Manor with its 20ft Christmas trees, the Christmas… More The Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair
Following on from our tour of Christmas markets along the south coast, the City Adventurers decided to explore some of the festive displays in London. We started by visiting the Leicester Square Christmas Market. This traditional Christmas market is held in the centre of Leicester Square. With lights hanging down from the trees, it takes on… More Christmas lights
It was murder putting on a new musical at the Orchard Theatre this week. Literally murder as it turned out, when Jessica Cranshaw, star of the new Broadway-bound musical Robbin Hood, was murdered on stage on opening night! With the entire cast and crew suspects, it was up to a local detective, who just happened… More Curtains
This first appeared on Explore, Discover, Experience We headed to Bournemouth to see this year’s Christmas Tree Wonderland The Christmas Tree Wonderland trail has more than 100 glittering trees and festive illuminations. The free trail starts at the illuminated big wheel, situated in Pier Approach, before weaving through Bournemouth’s historic Lower Gardens. You can get a… More Christmas Tree Trail
This year the City Adventurers decided to start the festive season by visiting some Christmas markets along the south coast. Southampton Christmas Market – photo by Juliamaud First stop was the Southampton Christmas Market The Southampton Christmas Festival is in the main shopping area at Above Bar Street. The market is open from 10am to… More Southampton Christmas Market
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been a regular fixture of the square due to a tradition dating back to 1947. The tree is a gift to London from Norway as thanks for the support that Britain offered the country during the second world war. The lights on it are hung vertically, as is the… More Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree