When you’re driving on the outskirts of Brussels, you can’t help but see the Atomium structure. A huge, futuristic design, featuring nine large silver spheres and connecting tubes, it dominates the skyline. It was originally designed and built by engineer Andre Waterkeyn to represent Belgium at the 1958 Universal Exhibition and now houses an exhibition […]
Literary Trails: Jane Austen’s Hampshire
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of Hampshire’s best known novelists. For those keen to link a love of literature with travelling, there are plenty of Austen-linked places in Hampshire (located in the South of England) to explore. Here are three of the essential haunts and homes of Jane Austen to […]
Exploring England’s Dorset: The Town of Sherborne
The town of Sherborne, in northwest Dorset, is relatively small, but it’s oozing in character and has plenty to see and do. Here are some essential highlights: Stroll Around the Town No visit to Sherborne is complete without a stroll around the town. The town itself is quite small, so it’s easy to explore on […]
England’s Dartmoor Prison Museum
The Dartmoor National Park, located in Devon, in southwest England, spans 368 sq miles and is characterised by its rugged moors, granite tors and windswept valleys. Whilst many people enjoy the outdoor life and activities around the moors, a more unusual museum giving insight into life inside is the Dartmoor Prison Museum, at Princetown. The […]
Exploring Dorset: The Sherborne Castles
If you’re in the Dorset area of southwest England, then it’s well worth scheduling a visit to the town of Sherborne – especially if you enjoy history and castles. Although only a relatively small town, it’s got not one, but two, ancient castles to explore – one ruined and one intact. >>Take a look at […]
Instow, England: North Devon’s Hidden Gem
The North Devon coast of England is blessed with many picturesque villages, gorgeous beaches and stunning coastlines, but one gem that shouldn’t be missed is Instow. This small village is located about halfway between the towns of Barnstaple and Bideford. Most of the life in the village centres around the seafront where there’s a large […]