Lichfield is an historic city in the county of Staffordshire in England, 14 miles north of Birmingham. It seems to have been by passed by tourists visiting this side of Britain but for the ones who choose to spend some time here, they would be impressed by the city: a pedestrianized city centre with the… Read More Lichfield, a beautiful cathedral city
Chinese New Year is celebrated in London in style. On the weeks before the main event, normally held on a Sunday, Chinatown streets in London’s West End are adorned with hundreds of red paper lanterns. The celebrations start with a parade through Central London with floats, lion dances and the sound of firecrackers going off… Read More Chinese New Year in London
Mayfield Lavender Farm is located in Banstead in the county of Surrey, a short drive (less than 20 miles) from London and well connected by public transport. The easiest way to get to the site without driving is by travelling from Central London (Victoria Station) to West Croydon train station and board the 166 bus… Read More Mayfield Lavender Farm, a sea of purple
The City of London, is also known as the Square Mile as it occupies an area of just over one square mile. A busy financial centre during the week, it is almost deserted at the weekend, probably the best time to visit to admire its architecture without the crowd of office workers running around. There… Read More The City of London and Covent Garden
Leeds Castle is not as the name would suggest anywhere near the city of Leeds but it is in fact in Kent not far from Maidstone. Advertised as “the loveliest castle in the world” it makes for a perfect day trip from London. Connected by train from London Victoria, it takes just over an hour… Read More Leeds Castle: the loveliest castle in the world
The Sky Garden opened in 2015 at the top of the building at 20 Fenchurch Street (commonly referred to as the Walkie Talkie for its curious shape) in the City of London. Although access to the garden is free, tickets need to be booked in advance online. After going through airport-style security checks (including photo ID… Read More London’s Sky Garden
Kensington Gardens are part of London’s Royal Parks; almost an extension of Hyde Park they cover an area of West London between Knightsbridge and Bayswater. The Royal Albert Hall, one of the most important music venues in the world, is located just across Kensington Gardens. Opposite it, is the Albert Memorial, a monument… Read More London’s Kensington Palace and Gardens
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