Adventures around the lovely British Isles
As a book-addict extraordinaire, a good book shop is my idea of heaven, but if you want to shy away from the massive chains dominating the high street, here are a few of my favourite independent bookshops just waiting for you to explore. … More Top Independent Book Shops in the Midlands
Since England has been blessed with one more sunny spell before autumn sets in, we decided to make the most of our weekend with a walk through the Shropshire Hills, enjoying a wander along the beautiful Long Mynd and its surrounding valleys. Here’s how to walk this breath-taking route with a few of the different paths on offer. … More Long Mynd – Walking the Shropshire Hills
Looking for a multi-generational afternoon out is a difficult affair in these parts so when the Rabbit Hole Tea Room was reccommended to me, I jumped at the chance to sip tea and gorge on cakes in the quirkiest of surroundings. … More Down the Rabbit Hole – Stoke’s Intriguing Tea Room
A drizzly day in Stoke-on-Trent called for an afternoon escape to one of its hidden wonders, a stop off at the Unconventional Menagerie was just the ticket to combat the mammoth downpour going on outside. … More The Inhabitants of the Unconventional Menagerie
Previously a land crammed full of charity shops, Leek has seen a resurgence in recent years with a number of independent marvels opening their doors. Tucked away in one of its cobbled side streets is Getliffe’s Yard, a beautiful glass-sheltered alley adorned with tumbling foliage and some quirky independent enterprises. … More Getliffe’s Yard: Leek’s Hidden Gem
The highest peak of England and Wales, Snowdon is an epic climb boasting jaw-dropping views and unmissable sights but where do you start as a beginner? For those not wanting to join the hordes on the cute tourist train and willing to don their walking boots (or trusted trainers) for the climb here is your first-timer’s guide to walking this Welsh gem. … More Climbing Snowdon for First-Timers
A whistle-stop tour of what I got up to during my recent visit to Stratford upon Avon and why I love Shakespeare’s birthplace so much! … More Mini Day Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
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