Located in north-eastern Yorkshire, England, the North Yorkshire Moors is an upland area that includes one of the biggest expanses of heather moorlands in the UK. In 1952, the area was designated as a National Park, through the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949. The North Yorkshire Moors cover an area…
A Grade I listed country house, Gawsworth Hall is in the quaint village of Gawsworth, Cheshire. This stunning hall was constructed between the years 1480 and 1600, replacing a Norman house that once stood there. Since then, it has been continually maintained to a high standard. Gawsworth Hall was originally built and owned by the…
Wollaton Hall and Gardens is a popular attraction in Nottingham, East Midlands. It is an Elizabethan Mansion and a massive deer park where the kids can roam and dogs can enjoy a spot of exercise (on the lead, of course!). Wollaton Hall also hosts special exhibitions from time to time, so it’s worth checking what’s…
Blue John Cavern is a famous show cave near Castleton in the Peak District. The ‘Blue John’ mineral deposit the cave is famous for is used to make jewellery and other ornamental objects, which can be bought locally. The mineral deposits are still being mined today and there are several rich seams within the cave,…
Kinder Scout is the highest peak in the Peak District. It is also a nature reserve and moorland plateau. If you are planning to do the Derbyshire Three Peaks within the Peak District National Park, Kinder Scout will be on your list, along with Shelf Stones, and Bleaklow Head. Located in the Dark Peak area…
Matlock is the county town of Derbyshire. It’s small enough to give a warm welcome to visitors but big enough to provide an array of restaurants, shops, and bars. Matlock is also home to Hall Leys, a magnificent park dotted in the centre of the town. If you wish to explore what Derbyshire has to…
The Yorkshire Dales is home to some of the most magnificent peaks in England. A large area of the Yorkshire Dales has been designated as a national park. Over 4.7 million people from far and wide visit the Yorkshire Dales every year. Known for its lush green valleys and unusual natural features like the towering…
Any visit to Cornwall might be considered incomplete without taking a trip over to St. Michael’s Mount. Winner of several Cornwall Tourism Awards, Taste of the West, and similar awards, this small island off the Cornish coast is not to be missed. While there are buildings at the ground level, the castle that sits atop…
Bletchley Park is a historical landmark. It formed a major part of the World War II effort. Many people have heard of the Enigma machine – well, the staff at this English country estate were tasked with the unenviable duty of figuring out how to decrypt the most secret of Enigma communications to aid in…
Built between 1704 and 1714, Wotton House is a sizeable country house in Buckinghamshire. This stunning house is an example of a Grade I listed building and English Baroque. There are extensive gardens with statues, bridges and temples surrounding the manor house. The History of Wotton House Wotton House was originally built in 1704 by…