Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe near Grantham in Lincolnshire is the birthplace of Isaac Newton. This 17th-century manor house is where Newton made numerous discoveries, including his theory of gravity and the dispersion of light through the use of a prism. In fact, you can visit the very orchard where the infamous apple fell, and stand…
Denbies’ Vineyard in Dorking, Surrey, provides a fascinating day out, not just for the wine enthusiast, but for all the family. Set in the Surrey Hills, there are miles of public footpaths trailing through the vineyard that you can take advantage of. Denbies is a family run business and they are actually one of the…
For many people, a vacation is defined by being able to get away from it all, enjoy nature, unplug, and just relax. This is exactly what the Isles of Scilly can offer to visitors as they are an uncrowded gem that many don’t even realise exist. They haven’t been built up by businesses and industries,…
Britain has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, and some of the most quirky and unique events, so when the two combine they create something really worth seeing: that’s just what we get at the World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston, Cheshire. Take a look at how to charm a worm and…
One of the three forts that collectively form the Solent forts, No Man’s Land Fort was initially built in the 19th century. Its purpose was to protect Portsmouth from a French sea invasion, but construction was completed long after the threat was over. What was considered a foolish move then is not so useless now.…
Situated in the small town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, Mother Shipton’s Park is a woodland that spans over a mile long and is all that remains of the Royal Forest of Knaresborough. However, the main attractions of the park are Mother Shipton’s Cave and The Petrifying Well. For a fun-filled family day out, be sure…
Liverpool is one of Britain’s friendliest and most vibrant cities, and it’s well worth travelling there for a weekend break or longer. There are lots of attractions that draw in tourists, such as the imposing Liver building, the beautifully regenerated dockland area, and the Beatles trail including the Cavern Club. Look a little further afield,…
The Roman Baths of Bath, England are one of the most interesting historical sites in the UK. The complex consists of four main components – the Temple, Sacred Spring, Bath House, and a museum that contains Roman artefacts found in Bath. Before being given its self-explanatory modern name, the city was known to the Romans…
The Longleat Hedge Maze is known for being the longest hedge maze in the world, with a total length of more than 2.7 kilometres. The average visitor takes roughly 30 to 90 minutes to complete the maze. There are 6 raised bridges that provide an overhead view, which is helpful when you’re trying to figure…
The town of Dunwich, also commonly called the Lost Town of Dunwich or the Lost City of England, is a small town that has almost completely sunken into the North Sea due to continual coastal erosion. Despite the disastrous demise of the small former town, it remains an interesting tourism destination as a museum has…