Fancy an abundance of sandy beaches, cycle tracks, historic castles, brewed ale and delicious locally-sourced food this summer? Then take a closer look at Pembrokeshire, one of the UK’s sandiest destinations. I’m generally up for it when it comes to exploring countryside by bike and foot, so a weekend in Pembrokeshire seemed like the perfect … More Pedalling Pembrokeshire
On May 1st, Visit Cornwall and its members are launching ‘Cornish Summer Time’ (CST) which starts six weeks earlier than ‘official’ British Summer Time. A campaign that celebrates everything amazing about the naturally early summer lifestyle in Cornwall is set to roll out across the UK with amazing accommodation and entertainment for those who want … More VISIT CORNWALL THIS SUMMER
It’s time to start planning the summer jollies and if you’re a community festival and street art junkie like me, the citywide arts festival, Le Voyage a Nantes, which runs from 1st July – 27th August may be right up your street. Set on the Loire River in one of France’s most dynamic and creative … More Fancy an urban Parisian culture fix this summer? Le Voyage a Nantes celebrates arts, culture and community regeneration…
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There is nothing quite like a weekend in the Lake District and for me, each visit always feels like the first. With the title England’s prettiest lake, Ullswater does not disappoint. Situated in the north east of the District, it is the second largest lake, nine miles long and three-quarter’s of a mile wide. The … More Countryside Hot Spot: Ullswater, Lake District, Cumbria
Theresa Casey discovers Offa’s Dyke. From the age of ten I’ve made some wonderful memories in Powys. In the late 1980’s Mum and Dad bought an old school house where’d we’d spend most of our holiday time. Built in the 1800’s, it is a place I fondly recall transported us far away from London life. My … More Off the beaten track: Offa’s Dyke, Powys
Maverick festival is a bitter-sweet combination of Americana and Bluegrass music, mouth-watering food, smooth southern cocktails, beer on tap, farm animals, and cowboy hats. ‘The best in roots music from both sides of the Atlantic’…… maverickfestival.co.uk Based at East Farm Park in the rolling green hills of Suffolk, this cosy music festival provides the perfect … More Toe-tap, knee-slap: Maverick
Rosanna Head discovers the perfect base to explore the Pembrokeshire Coast Situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire you will find Lamphey Court Hotel, nestled on acres of grounds surrounded by the Pembrokeshire National Park. As you make your way up the long drive lined by towering trees, you feel a little like royalty as you … More Fit for a King: Lamphey Court Hotel
