Some British towns are lovely in summer and considerably lovelier the moment the main crowds go home. The trick is to catch them in that …
Ten English towns that come into their own in shoulder season
Stratford-upon-Avon
One-night getaways, for a quick escape
There is a particular charm to a one-night getaway. It is brief enough to feel manageable, cheap enough to justify with only mild guilt, and …
Top 20 last minute Easter break spots for couples
Looking for a romantic Easter escape without months of planning? These 20 last minute UK break spots for couples in 2026 offer charm, scenery and …
Warwickshire is where England’s greatest hits are packed into one tidy county
Right in the middle of England, Warwickshire has somehow managed to fit in an impressive number of very English things: Shakespeare, castles, medieval towns, rolling …
Stratford-upon-Avon beyond the Shakespeare connection
Stratford-upon-Avon is, of course, famously the birthplace of one William Shakespeare. And while that fact is inescapable , from the souvenir mugs to the guided …
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 …