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Leicestershire is where England’s past pops up in surprising places

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 20, 2025

Aerial view of Leicester city centre at sunset, showing historic red-brick buildings, the clock tower, and modern blocks in the distance, with golden light illuminating the rooftops and streets

Right in the centre of England, Leicestershire offers a fine mixture of countryside, industry, ancient battles and the occasional surprise king turning up in a …

Ludlow Castle in Shropshire, England, viewed from a hillside with lush greenery in the foreground and the historic market town of Ludlow and rolling Shropshire Hills in the background.

Shropshire is where England hides some of its best bits

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 19, 2025

Tucked along the border with Wales, Shropshire is one of those counties that people often forget about, which suits the locals just fine. It is …

The iconic chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters rise starkly from the Sussex coastline, their gleaming white faces contrasting against a deep blue sky and the churning waves below. Towering, sheer, and weather-beaten by centuries of sea spray, the cliffs create one of England’s most dramatic coastal views, where walkers trace the narrow paths above and the restless Channel pounds the shingle shore beneath

Regional travel South East England

East Sussex is where England meets the sea with a bit of drama

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 18, 2025

East Sussex sits along the south coast where England, not normally known for its bold gestures, suddenly decides to get a little more theatrical. Here …

Close-up of feet in hiking boots in a clearing among fallen leaves in a sunny autumn park

Autumn Travels Seasonal Travels

Six of The Best Autumn Walks in North East England

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 18, 2025

The North East of England does autumn rather well. One moment you’re crunching through golden leaves in a cathedral city that looks like it belongs …

View of Hereford in Herefordshire, featuring the historic stone bridge over the River Wye with Hereford Cathedral in the background on a sunny day with blue skies and scattered clouds.

Regional travel West Midlands

Herefordshire is where England slows right down

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 17, 2025

Tucked away along the Welsh border, Herefordshire is one of England’s quieter counties. The roads narrow, the fields spread out, and the rivers wind gently …

Aerial view of Stirling Castle in Scotland, perched dramatically on a rocky hilltop with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. The fortress showcases its mix of medieval stone walls and Renaissance-style buildings, with one section lit in a warm golden hue that contrasts with the grey stone. Rolling fields stretch into the distance, framed by distant mountains under a cloudy sky

City Breaks Historic Cities

Stirling and the legacies of Wallace and Bruce

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 17, 2025

Few places in Scotland carry the weight of history as heavily as Stirling. Once the key to controlling the north, it was the stage for …

Aerial view of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, with its soaring spire rising above surrounding trees, historic red-roofed houses, and misty countryside under a bright blue sky

Regional travel South West

Wiltshire, where stones stand tall and history runs deep

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 15, 2025

Wiltshire is one of those counties that feels like it has been quietly minding its own business for several thousand years. This is a place …

Traditional Cotswold stone cottage in Gloucestershire with a thatched roof, white-framed windows, and a colourful front garden, set beneath a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds and surrounded by lush green trees.

Regional travel South West

Gloucestershire, where England looks like a landscape painting

by kenroe61@gmail.comUpdated on April 2, 2026September 15, 2025

If you were asked to draw a picture of classic England, there is a good chance you would accidentally end up sketching Gloucestershire. Rolling hills, …