The Holiday Spot

For those who have not found the best kept secret, visit Lincoln & be surprised. Full of history with the best medieval cathedral in Europe, with a stunning roof tour under the eaves of this great Cathedral. Stand above the main entrance & see how the measurements of years ago, didn’t quite make it!

Visit one [...]

Shropshire is England’s best kept secrets… If you are interested in walking, cycling or just dreaming, the view from the top of Grinshill Hill with the pretty villages of Clive and Grinshill nestling on each side, is worth the trip.

You can see the Shropshire Plain with the Wrekin, the Stretton Hills and the Welsh hills [...]

Living on the South West Coast of Devon, I spend some holidays inland. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the coast; I have roots in the West Midlands – mainly around the county of Warwickshire. There are many places to visit in Warwickshire. Here are just a few suggestions:

In the town of Warwick – Medieval [...]

I recently visited Arbour Low, near Youlgreave, Derbyshire (a few miles from Bakewell and Matlock), which is a stone circle in the middle of a family ran farm. Driving back I passed through a few very traditional villages and had a cream tea – it was a really nice experience and reminded me of simple [...]