It’s all about the beaches today with a quick nip to the main town of Ryde for some traditional seaside fare – chips in a cone! It’s starting to warm up now so we can shed some layers! We’re heading to the gorgeous little village of Seaview again now, as it is a firm favouriteContinue reading “Beach life”
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Back to the island!
Were heading back to the Isle of Wight for another exploration of this tiny but attraction packed island. Here’s the view from the ferry as we head into East Cowes. The sea is a stunning emerald green and the weather is perking up! We’ll be revisiting a few favorite spots as well as discovering someContinue reading “Back to the island!”
Tiny train
Oh how delighted the tiny bearded one was when we discovered the miniscule railway line that runs alongside the beach! Hayling Seaside Railway is adorable! The narrow gauge track connects the funfair and amusements of Beachlands with Eastoke Corner and its shops, pubs and cafes. Running through areas of rare seaside plants and beside Hayling’sContinue reading “Tiny train”
Bit more beach
A few more snaps from the wind whipped beach on Hayling Island. The Hayling seafront is primarily a shingle beach with long stretches of sand. You get views of the Solent as well as the Isle of Wight. It’s a blustery day and we’re a little bit buffeted as we walk along the shifting shingleContinue reading “Bit more beach”
Hayling Island
Before we head over the Isle of Wight (again!) we spend a couple of nights on Hayling Island. Hayling Island is an actual little island off the south coast of England that is accessible via a road bridge or ferry. The natural beach is predominantly sandy, but in recent years it has been mechanically toppedContinue reading “Hayling Island”
Oxford
For our first trip of 2021 we start off in the city of Dreaming Spires – the famous university city of Oxford. The city revolves around its prestigious university which was established in the 12th century. The architecture of the 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it theContinue reading “Oxford”
Shakespearian Stratford
The final stop off on our Southern explorer is the stunning town of Stratford Upon Avon, best known for being the birthplace of our premier playwright Mr William Shakespeare. Stratford is a market town that is full to bursting with stunning Tudor details, some of which would be recognisable to Will himself. Naturally the town,Continue reading “Shakespearian Stratford”
Beautiful Bath
We’ve torn ourselves away from Devon now and headed our journey home back North. But we’ve still got a few stops left in us and we’re staying a night in the beautiful city of Bath – the largest city in the county of Somerset and named after its Roman-built baths. We stay in the riversideContinue reading “Beautiful Bath”
Totnes
The riverside town of Totnes is next on our Devon sightseeing marathon. Dating back to 907 AD, this vibrant town is a hotch potch of architectural styles and a bustling independent shopping scene. Colourful bunting and clapboard housing feel more at home in Britany than in a traditional English town. Totnes has an amazing arrayContinue reading “Totnes”
Bayard’s Cove Fort
While in Dartmouth we explored Bayard’s Cove Fort – a Tudor fort, built between 1522 and 1536 which contained heavy guns to protect the town from attack. The significance of the fort’s strategic position can best be seen from the sea as it controls the narrowest point of the channel at the entrance to DartmouthContinue reading “Bayard’s Cove Fort”