ROCHESTER is thought to have inspired Charles Dickens more than any other town in the UK. Located in Kent, Dickens is said to have spent his childhood in the Medway town, with its buildings inspiring the Victorian author. 4 Rochester claims to be the town that inspired Charles Dickens more than any other in the … Read more
A HISTORIC market town in the Cotswolds has the best hotel breakfast in the country. Located in Gloucestershire, Cirencester is known because of its Roman origins and polo games. 4 The Kings Head Hotel in Cirencester has the best hotel breakfast in the country, according to a group of travel expertsCredit: Kings Head Hotel 4 … Read more
WHEN I think of family holidays as a child, my mind instantly wanders to Potters Resorts in Hopton-on-Sea. The happy memories include sports games on the green fields and my best X Factor-style audition in the children’s talent competition. 2 Give rowing on the boating lake a tryCredit: supplied 2 Or unleash your inner child … Read more
THE Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire has been used as a backdrop for several blockbuster films thanks to its ancient woodland. Managed by The National Trust since 1926, the Ashridge Estate is part of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 4 Bluebells flower in the Ashridge Estate in the Spring, with Dockey Wood … Read more
GROWING up in Scotland, I’ve always been fascinated by castles – they’re hard to miss as around 4000 of them are scattered throughout the country. But I’ve never actually stayed in one, until now. 7 Kilmartin Castle is located in Argyll and Bute – and is available to rentCredit: Anna Batchelor 7 Built in the … Read more
A FAMILY-favourite fairground has closed for the last time after 20 years after struggling with the remote location. Revellers were said to be “gutted” after Dingles Fairground Museum in Okehampton, Devon made the “difficult decision”. 5 Staff at Dingles thanked customers in an emotional Facebook postCredit: Facebook Owners of the much-loved attraction said they couldn’t … Read more
WHEN we packed up our lives in the UK for a new adventure in Thailand, we headed straight for the island paradise of Koh Samui with its endless white sands and captivating coastal charm. But as the initial excitement faded, we found ourselves restless. 4 The sacred Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple is a … Read more
THE Isle of Wight has been named the best caravanning spot in the UK by some top outdoor experts. Autumn is well and truly in the air, which means many Brits will be ditching their tents in favour of caravan breaks. 7 The UK’s best caravanning spot has been named as the Isle of WightCredit: … Read more
A HISTORIC cathedral just metres from ancient Roman ruins, cosy pubs with roaring fireplaces on seemingly every cobblestone path and a thriving high street reminiscent of the good old days. This is St Albans, a leafy city just 25-minutes from London by train. 5 I live near St Albans – and I can see why … Read more
A UK city people might often overlook for a staycation is Hull – but a man who has been to every city in the country says it should be top of your list. Travel guide creator Peter Naldrett recently compared Hull to Liverpool, each having an important maritime history yet the latter having more tourists … Read more
