An extraordinary county that could easily be a contender for the most beautiful counties in the United Kingdom, Dorset is chock full of treasures and charms. The gorgeous scenery here ranges from unique rugged coastline and a mix of fossil-strewn and wide sandy beaches to post-card pretty historic coastal resorts, elegant stately homes, and fairy-tale…
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A trip to Downton Abbey aka Highclere Castle, Hampshire
I remember resisting for quite a while when the rest of the world was hit with Downton Abbey fever. Just in case you may not have heard, Downton Abbey is a critically acclaimed British historical period television drama (and now a popular movie spin-off) first set in the 20th century created by Julian Fellowes. Eventually,…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Hertfordshire
Affectionately known as one of the ‘home counties’ Hertfordshire, located on London’s popular commuter belt also makes a great place to visit, not just a great place to live. With sweeping valleys and lush green landscapes mostly untouched by any kind of development, it’s a wonderful place to discover a few of England’s Areas of…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Wiltshire
This wonderful landlocked South West English county is known for its slower pace of life, rolling verdant landscapes, chocolate-box pretty villages, fine stately homes beautiful historic towns and cities, and of course its very mysterious stone circles. Vistors to Wiltshire lap up its timeless atmospheric attractions and bags of traditional English charm. From some of…
22 of the most beautiful places to visit in Wales
Often overlooked in comparison to England and Scotland, Wales actually packs a hell of a lot of beauty into a relatively small mass of land with sprawling mountain ranges, lush green valleys, ragged coastline, gorgeously preserved castles and postcard-pretty market towns. We feel Wales doesn’t receive half the amount of attention it deserves…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in West Sussex
Although it is often overlooked by visitors to the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire or even East Sussex, West Sussex has many pockets of true beauty. From its coastal towns, popular in Regency times, to its ancient forests and rolling downs, West Sussex has a tantalizing mix of natural gorgeousness and reminders of its previous…
Top 17 of the most beautiful places to visit in Berkshire
The beautiful South East English county which comes with a royal stamp of approval is home to some of the best sites in the country. It’s officially one of the prestigious home counties, so an area located not too far from London but a world away in terms of peace, green spaces, and a slower…
Top 20 best places to visit in Northern England
With the Jubilee and the Olympics taking place mostly within the South of England this summer, maybe it is time that just a little more attention was paid to the North of England. The North is filled with some extraordinary scenery, architecture and attractions and is an area definitely worth exploring…
Top 15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Essex
From sublime countryside and coastal towns to bustling cities filled with night club loving residents, Essex – just like many its residents – is quite a character! It’s also a gorgeous corner of the South East which sometimes gets overlooked as a travel destination from visitors coming further afield. Which is honestly a shame as…
A weekend in Edinburgh – history, culture and quirky cafes
Spectacularly perched on a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, Scotland’s capital city is a justifiably proud and noble city. Instantly visually striking, friendly, lively – there’s a thriving tight-knit local scene of music, art and theatre – and sublimely elegant in equal measures, there’s not a city in the world quite like it….