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
Sunken Secrets and Underwater Treasures: A Journey with David Gibbins The City Adventurers recently dove into the mysteries of the deep during an enthralling talk at the London Archives. World-renowned maritime archaeologist and bestselling author David Gibbins shared insights from his latest non-fiction book, A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks. With over four decades of experience excavating … More A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks
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
This production is not your typical night at the theatre. It is much more immersive without being an immersive theatrical event. No audience participation is required. The whole venue becomes “The Kitkat” club. From the time you walk the carpet to the entrance, and are welcomed by the doormen, you feel like you are stepping … More Cabaret – review
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