sunil
November 14, 2022
Europe, UK
brontes, Castles, chip shop, harry ramsden, pontefract castle, roundhay park, sandal castle, wakefield castle, west yorkshire, yorkshire
The West Riding of Yorkshire has a long industrial heritage. The woollen mills that dominated the skyline of Leeds, Bradford Halifax and Huddersfield have either been demolished or converted to other uses. The Wakefield area was more associated with coal…
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sunil
September 10, 2022
Europe, UK
London, london city, UK, United Kingdom
It’s quirky in itself that one of the best recent guides to London, Secret London, is published by a French company. Jonglez Publishing is based in Versailles, and their Secret Paris guidebook was excellent. The company went on to publish…
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sunil
August 4, 2022
Europe, UK
alnwick castle, bamburgh castle, England, hampton court, hatfield house, leeds castle, lindisfarne, stately homes of england
Events that changed the course of history have taken place in them. The great and the not so great have lived in them. Painted and photographed, admired and abused, they have survived the centuries But how do you decide which…
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sunil
November 28, 2021
Europe, UK
british, London, london pass, london sightseeing, sightseeing
When a traveler is planning an overseas trip, there is as strong perception, often fostered by tourism websites and travel agents, that one should purchase special entry cards to facilitate local sightseeing, save money, and solve problems using public transport.…
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sunil
October 22, 2021
Europe, UK
armley mills, bird garden, canal gardens, leeds, lotherton hall, middleton railwy, oldest railway, roundhay park, royal armouries, west yorkshire, yorkshire
Leeds is a lively modern city with plenty to do. Visit stateley homes, ruined abbeys, industrial museums, bird gardens, steam railways or the Royal Armouries. Leeds is a modern, thriving city with superb shopping and an active nightlife. The exclusive…
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sunil
October 4, 2021
Europe, UK
chartwell, chartwell houes, paintings of churchill, tour, winston churchill
Winston Churchill, famous for leading England as prime minister during the Second World War called Chartwell his home from the 1920s until his death. Located in Kent, just outside of London, the house provides magnificent views of surrounding countryside (20…
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sunil
September 27, 2021
Europe, UK
Part of U.K.’s national heritage, without which the industrial revolution would never have been so successful, is the canal system. Used as the conduit to transport goods around the country, canals fell into disuse when the railway system came along…
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sunil
August 29, 2021
Europe, UK
britain, England, haunted castles, haunted hotels, Muncaster Castle, sudeley castle, tower of london
Ghosts and legends of famous hauntings abound in England’s most beautiful and ancient castles. Home to royalty and titled families, many play host to documented events of paranormal activities or “direct sightings” by guests, residents, and employees. History buffs and…
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sunil
August 3, 2021
Europe, UK
Hotel, ireland, resort
There was a time when the Troubles kept tourists away from Northern Ireland, but today some of the best spas in Europe are to be found here. They range from the Culloden estate at Holywood near Belfast in the east…
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sunil
September 18, 2020
Europe, UK
christmas, christmas market, hyde park, ice skating, oxford circus, somerset house, trafalgar square, winter wonderland
London can be a magical place to visit in the winter; ice-skating rinks, shimmering fairy lights, traditional Christmas markets, mulled wine and some of the best shopping experiences in the world can be found in England‘s capital during the festive…
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