Less than an hour from London, Windsor offers all you need (plus a castle) for the perfect staycation. You’ll be surprised by Windsor. You think you know it: familiar due to its royal linkage and recent weddings; a castle you’ve seen so often on TV you could draw it in your sleep. But when […]
Discover Blenheim Palace
Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in the Orangery Terrace by Searcy’s with Perrier-Jouet Champagne Award-winning Blenheim Palace is a sparkling diamond amongst the fabulous jewels of England’s grand stately home collection. Less than two hours from London by car, and nestled within the verdant Oxfordshire countryside it is an oasis offering calm, culture and currently, […]
Hotel Indigo Chester
A Perfect Choice for a City Staycation. Wanting to take a staycation, but seeking inspiration on where to go? Help is at hand! Indigo Hotels promise you’ll find them “At the heart of vibrant neighbourhoods”, and from the list of the UK destinations they cover, including Hotel Indigo Chester, you can look forward to a […]
Teach yourself wine tasting!
Home schooling with The Wine List – a wine box with a difference! If you’ve always fancied a wine tasting course, but were afraid that you’d find yourself out of your depth amongst a vat full of cognoscenti. Or if you like a drop of the old vino but, like many, are too bemused by […]
Northern Footlights – The New Nordics Theatre Festival – Preview
Celebrating Nordic Culture in the UK *Stop Press – Cancelled for health and safety reasons due to Covid19 restrictions* It’s over thirty years since the opening of the first Ikea store in Warrington, Cheshire, marking the beginning of the popularisation of Nordic culture in the UK. At the same time, Icelandic singer Bjork entered the […]
Lost Society now found in Putney!
Check out the new destination to eat, drink and socialise in Putney. Putney is relatively well-served with places to meet, eat and drink but the arrival of Lost Society brings a welcome new dimension. Formerly Lost & Co, the venue, right opposite Putney rail station, has undergone an exciting refurb and now provides a full day […]
Wonderful Wales: focus on fabulous food!
Exploring restaurants, cafés and bars in Mid Wales – a Welsh Food-fest. With St David’s Day on 1st March fast approaching, what better reason to head off to Mid Wales to discover some of the region’s exceptional pubs, restaurants and cafés. Due to its fabulous mountains and green rolling hills, you’ll be hard-pressed to find […]
The Sunset Limited – Boulevard Theatre – Review
Enter the mind of Pulitzer Prize winner Cormac McCarthy through Terry Johnson’s new production. If you’re looking for a play to challenge both your intellect and your soul, step away from the musical fantasies of Shaftesbury Avenue and, take a seat at the fabulous new Boulevard Theatre in Walker’s Court Soho for The Sunset Limited. […]
Paschoe House – indulgent rest and relaxation in Devon
Head south-west to Paschoe House, a little piece of Heaven in the heart of Devon. There are country house hotels which feel like hotels and there are country house hotels which feel like homes, and then there is Paschoe House, a stunning grade II listed, family-run, country house offering luxurious rooms and a glorious 3-AA […]
Durham: Shining a light on a cultural county
Winter is coming and it’s a great time to take a break in the UK. Head north from London on the train from Kings Cross and within three hours you’ll arrive in Durham. Here you’ll find an awe-inspiring Cathedral and an impressive castle; quaint cobbled streets; cosy independent bars and restaurants offering excellent local food […]