I read an article about travel trends in 2026 by Madeline Fuerstenberg for Group Tour Magazine. Although it was aimed at an American audience, the same could be true for the UK. Firstly, the travel trade have started to notice that groups are becoming smaller. This is something I’ve been saying for years. It seems my vision … More TRAVEL TRENDS 2026
Walking up Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the direction of the Castle, it is easy to miss the National Trust for Scotland property called Gladstone’s Land. This interesting Edinburgh tenement now houses an artisan ice cream shop on the ground floor and the museum on the upper floors. The City Adventurers stopped off for a visit during their … More Why Gladstone’s Land is a Royal Mile Must-See
We’ve all seen the photos: a sea of selfie sticks at the Trevi Fountain or a queue of hundreds waiting to summit Everest. This is overtourism, a phenomenon where the sheer volume of visitors negatively impacts the quality of life for locals and the quality of the experience for travelers. Why is our world feeling … More Beyond the Bucket List: Navigating the Era of Overtourism
St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’. On our trip to see the Houses of Parliament, The City Adventurers stopped off at St Margaret’s, which is free of charge to visit. We even … More St Margaret’s Church, the parish church of the House of Commons
As we approached the imposing Tudor gatehouse, we noticed the clock with only one hand. This feature wasn’t a mistake. It has only one hand as that was all the estate workers needed to know the hour. Underneath the clock is the motto of the family that have owned the Hall for generations. “Sans Dieu … More Ingatestone Hall
The City Adventurers visited the Foundling Museum in Bloomsbury, a site that powerfully blends social history with world-class art. The UK’s First Children’s Charity Established in 1739 by the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the original Foundling Hospital was the first home in the UK for children at risk of abandonment. Coram’s vision was brought to life through the extraordinary support of … More Foundling Museum
Discover the Rich History of Lymington at St Barbe Museum. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful market town of Lymington is the St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery. This award-winning museum tells the vibrant history and culture of the New Forest coast with exhibits that bring Lymington and the surrounding area’s rich past to … More St Barbe Museum
The City Adventurers made a trip to the Chelsea Christmas Illuminations. The Chelsea Winter Village & Illuminations took place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and offered a 1.5km light trail, featuring illuminated, neon, and, art installations. After the light trail we visited the festive village for dinner at the food stalls. The trail featured a beautiful display … More Chelsea Christmas illuminations
After a wonderful, if rushed, visit to Blenheim Palace in 2024 to see the festivities, we returned to Blenheim Palace to see what had changed for Christmas at Blenheim Palace in 2025. This time the Palace was decorated with a Wizard of Oz theme. We couldn’t leave without seeing the Light Trail. This time we had more … More Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
The Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End has had a varied past. It’s been a circus, a chapel, a concert hall for rock legends, and the home of Britain’s most famous actor. The City Adventurers were intrigued and wanted to know more, so we set off on a tour of the Lyceum Theatre to find … More A tour of the Lyceum Theatre in London