Cheshire England 

Cuckooland, Cheshire

The Cuckooland Museum in Tabley, Cheshire, England is famous for hosting the world’s largest collection of cuckoo clocks, which has been collected by the founding brothers, Roman and Maz Piekarski over the course of more than 45-years. Cuckooland was set up back in the year 1990 and as of now, the museum holds 700+ cuckoo clocks from across 300 years of clockmaking history. It was set up as a way to preserve a section of the European clockmaking history from getting lost in time and each of the pieces in…

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Alnwick England 

Alnwick Poison Garden

The Poison Garden was added to the Alnwick Garden in February 2005. As the name suggests, this section of the garden is filled with some of the most poisonous plants from around the world. You can tell by the sign near the entrance – which says “These Plants Can Kill” – that the Poison Garden is an intriguing attraction to visit. You can take a guided tour around the Alnwick Poison Garden, during which the guide will repeatedly remind you not to touch, smell, or interact with the plants in…

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Devon England 

Lundy Island

Lundy Island is a wonderful gem nestled in the Atlantic, located about 15 km off the coast of North Devon. The region is known as a refuge for wildlife and is also Britain’s sole Marine Nature Reserve. The region attracts people from all over the globe and the British Isles for its pristine nature and its peaceful surroundings. The area also attracts top researchers from around the world and serves as a major scientific hub. Unique Wildlife The wildlife in the area is so unique that thousands come to the…

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England Lincolnshire 

The Kinema in the Woods

The Kinema in the Woods is magical to visit. The cinema started life in 1922 when Captain C. C. Allport converted an old cricket pavilion at Petwood House (Petwood Hotel) into what was known as the Pavilion Cinema. Since then, The Kinema in the Woods has catered to a long list of screenings and guests from around the world. Staying True to the Original One of the most interesting facts about The Kinema in the Woods, or the Kinema for short, is that it still uses the original back projection.…

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England London 

Attendant in London

One of the greatest of things about London is that it has so many diverse and exciting places in which to enjoy a meal, from the elegant surroundings of the Ritz to afternoon tea at the Royal Albert Hall or pie and mash in a traditional East End Diner. There’s something for every taste, but if you have a thirst for the unique or the downright unusual then you really should head for a drink at the Attendant in London’s Fitzrovia district. Flushed with Success Sometimes an original idea can…

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England Lincolnshire 

Woolsthorpe Manor

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 in the very same room where the sunlight shone through the window inspiring his light experiments. What to Do Here Visiting the childhood home of Isaac Newton, you will be taken back in time to…

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England Surrey 

Denbies’ Vineyard

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 largest wine producers in the UK. A Brief History Denbies Estate covers 627 acres, a third of which is woodland.  There are ten estate houses and 265 acres of vineyard have been planted, making it…

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Cornwall England 

The Isles of Scilly

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, which mean you get that true sense of nature and relaxation the moment you arrive. So, what can you do in these lovely untouched Isles and where exactly are they? Let’s take a closer look.…

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Cheshire England 

World Worm Charming Championships

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 the history of this unique sporting event, but first, let’s wander into Willaston itself. Willaston, The Wembley Of Worm Charming Willaston is a sizeable village in West Cheshire, close to Ellesmere Port and just a…

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England Portsmouth 

No Man’s Land Fort

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. No Man’s Land Fort, also called No Man’s Fort, has been transformed into a luxurious venue for events and trips, offering an unparalleled experience to visitors. First Impression The very first thing that you’ll notice…

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