
Your guide to the best parks in London
If you’re looking for some fresh air, great scenery and interesting visitor attractions, London has an impressively large number of green spaces to choose from. From the sprawling Hyde Park to the charmingly small Chelsea Physic Garden, and the royal gardens of Kensington Palace to the wilder open spaces of Richmond Park and Hampstead Heath,…

What to do on a London to Dover day trip
Nestled in the southeast corner of England, Dover has long been an important gateway to the continent. The town’s famous white cliffs have served as a landmark for sailors since ancient times, and today the port of Dover is one of the busiest in the country. It’s therefore a fascinating day out from the capital:…

Visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland
Blooming flowers in the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh

Days out in East Sussex
The picturesque county of East Sussex lies on England’s south coast. It has an extensive coastline that takes in the popular seaside resorts of Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings. Among East Sussex’s most notable coastal landmarks are the striking chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Bordered by West Sussex, Surrey and Kent, and…

London: The top things to do near Waterloo station
This post contains affiliate links Located in the heart of London, Waterloo station is one of the busiest transport hubs in the capital. It is also the terminus for trains coming in from the south west of the country. With trains, buses and taxis all coming and going, it can be easy to overlook the…

London: Top things to do in Richmond Park
Richmond Park is the largest of the eight Royal Parks of London. Covering an area of 2,500 acres, it is home to a large deer population, as well as ancient trees and other wildlife. It’s a fantastic spot for an outing and one of London’s many free activities. There are walking paths, bike tracks, ponds,…