There is a tendency, when thinking about South East England, to imagine an endless swirl of Range Rovers, wisteria-clad cottages, and villages where the local …
Royal roots, ridiculous real estate, and really quite nice villages
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Big skies, bicycles, and a surprisingly deep sense of peace
The East of England is often politely overlooked in favour of its louder, more dramatic cousins. It doesn’t have the swagger of the North, the …
Quiet legends, cracking walks, and places that keep surprising you
The East Midlands is a bit of an enigma. It doesn’t boast, it doesn’t bluster, and it rarely makes headlines unless someone unearths a Roman …
Castles, coastlines and countryside adventures
The North East is one of those parts of Britain that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. It’s rarely the first name on a …
Peaks, pints and peculiar traditions. Welcome to the North West
There’s something wonderfully contradictory about the North West. It’s a region that somehow manages to be both fiercely proud and warmly welcoming, gritty and green, …
Clotted cream, coastal paths and the odd pirate legend
If you were to gently tilt Britain and let all its loveliest bits drift to one corner, they would almost certainly come to rest in …
From Shakespeare to Spaghetti Junction, the West Midlands is full of surprises
The West Midlands is often described as the “heart of England,” which is accurate geographically but doesn’t quite capture the spirit of the place. Because …
Yorkshire, the county that thinks it’s a country – and pulls it off!
If ever a region was born with its sleeves rolled up and a kettle already on, it’s Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a land …
Secret corners, soaring towers and a castle you can sleep in. Durham’s simple magic
If you were to ask a roomful of Britons to name a city break destination, Durham probably wouldn’t make the top ten. It wouldn’t even …
10 curious things about Durham Cathedral (that will make you fall a bit in love with it)
Durham Cathedral is not just a building. It’s a time machine, a miracle of medieval engineering, and a place so beautiful it has made actual …