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
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
