Hampton Court Palace is one of my favourite day trips from London. Henry VIII’s Tudor Palace has a long and fascinating history, beautiful grounds and attractions for visitors of all ages. You almost feel like part of living history as you walk in the footsteps of former Kings and Queens of England. A brief history of […]
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Nov
Nov
Since we have lived in London I’ve set up a few little indulgent routines for myself. One is catching up on emails and research over a (frankly superb) coffee at Pennethorne’s cafe at Somerset House. Another is a seasonal shopping for scarves expedition at Liberty. The scarf hall at Liberty of London Truly a treat […]
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Aug
Aug
I know this might not be news to a lot of people but Brighton is fun. For some reason the famous seaside city was not on my radar. I imagined a gloomy stony beached British seaside resort. What a mistake. As soon as we arrived I felt an easy and friendly vibe. Then I started noticing […]
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Jun
Jun
Does it get more quintessentially English than steam training in the countryside and village pub lunches? We took a trip on the Watercress Line from Alton to Alresford via Ropley in the postcard pretty county of Hampshire, about an hour and half drive from central London. You can also easily get there by modern train […]
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Apr
Apr
While London is such an exciting place with a seeming endless supply of activities to enjoy every weekend, sometimes it is nice to escape the city for a breath of fresh air. A lovely place to visit if you are craving sea breezes is the coastal town of Whitstable in Kent. Whitstable, Kent Just an hour and […]
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