The City Adventurers visited 21 Portland Place. This Grade II-listed building is one of London’s Georgian House gems and is also the home of the Association of Anaesthetists and the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre. We explored the richly decorated rooms of the 18th-century townhouse while learning about the world of anaesthesia and the vital role of … More Anaesthesia Heritage Centre
The City Adventurers visit to Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, and the accompanying museum to his life. This is a beautifully preserved pocket of literary history in the Lake District National Park and comprises two distinct, yet complementary, experiences: Dove Cottage and the modern Wordsworth Museum and grounds. William Wordsworth arrived in Grasmere in 1799. Aged 29, he was … More Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum
2025 marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary. She is buried at Winchester Cathedral. Her final resting place can be found in the north nave aisle of the cathedral under a memorial stone. Her grave is surprisingly understated, a simple black ledger stone on the floor of the north aisle. Initially, the epitaph makes no mention of … More In the Footsteps of a Literary Legend: Jane Austen’s Grave
After exploring the Lindisfarne Priory, the City Adventurers headed over to Lindisfarne Castle. Perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop, the castle was originally a Tudor fort. It was later converted into a super stylish holiday home by the famous architect, Edwin Lutyens. This mix of military history and Edwardian design makes it a really unique … More Climbing high at Lindisfarne Castle
The City Adventurers visited Lindisfarne Priory last September. If you’re looking for a place that feels like it’s been plucked right out of a history book, this place is it. Tucked away on Holy Island, just off the Northumberland coast, this place is steeped in history. You can literally feel the stories in the stones. … More Stepping back in time at Lindisfarne Priory
The City Adventurers embarked on a festive cruise to Europe just before Christmas 2024. We discovered what happens in Rouen and Honfleur in France. Want to join us on a adventure? Become a City Adventurer! The UK based Social Club for people who love visiting shows, exploring new places, discovering new things and solving mysteries.Life … More Festive Cruise Part 2
The City Adventurers embarked on a festive cruise to Europe just before Christmas 2024. We discovered a hidden gem in Haarlem in Holland. We explored the Antwerp Christmas market in Belgium. Want to join us on a adventure? Become a City Adventurer! The UK based Social Club for people who love visiting shows, exploring new … More Festive Cruise Part 1
Turns out my sister-in-law had better weather in Mallorca this winter than I did in India. So that got me reaching for the spring travel brochures……and that’s when I noticed the Brexit warnings for booking European trips. So what should you be aware of? There is a Government website that offers advice for British passport … More Have passport, will travel!