Arriving in Norwich feels like stepping into a well-thumbed storybook. The train pulls in after skimming across the flat lands of East Anglia, where the …
Half-timbered houses, cobbles and more churches than seem strictly necessary
Historic Buildings
Durham, secret corners, soaring towers and a castle you can sleep in
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 …
Derry~Londonderry, two names, one very interesting city
If you arrive in Derry by train, congratulations. You’ve already made one of the best travel decisions available to a human being. The railway line …
Welcome to Portmerion, the Italian village that isn’t
Portmeirion is a place that makes you question your map-reading skills. One moment you’re in a pine-fringed corner of North Wales, the next you appear …