Forgot to post this one! The first sight on our hit list when we landed on the Isle of Wight was a return to a previous favourite – the beautiful Quarr Abbey. Here you can enjoy a tasty treat (or two) check out the abbey pigs and soak up the peaceful atmosphere of this gorgeousContinue reading “Quarr Abbey”
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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”
Surf & chocolate box sweet
From the endless sweep of beach at Sandown, which has a Ozzie vibe in the hot sunshine to the chocolate box cottages at Shanklin, the Isle of Wight has something for everyone. Shanklin has a sandy beach, a tooth achingly sweet old village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine as some of its attractions. ForContinue reading “Surf & chocolate box sweet”
Castles and colours
Caernarfon is a royal town and port in Gwynedd, Wales on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. There’s a stately castle that sits above the town which was constructed between 1283 and 1330 by King Edward I. The Edwardian town and castle was the administrative centre of north Wales,Continue reading “Castles and colours”
Beach life
Still here in Portmeirion – so many things to take a gazillion photos of. So enjoy this photo dump! But Portmeirion is not just a rainbow clustered heap of architectural joy – oh no! It also boasts a rather impressive beach too! Just look at that view! (and i am not talking about that hunkContinue reading “Beach life”
Colour continues
Yeap, this is indeed the third post about Portmeirion! I’m afraid if whimsical, colourful architecture offends you then look away now! Like a little hobbit town, or child’s plaything, this compact little village sprawls across several levels, never quite displaying all its wares at once. You have to climb stairs, peer around corners, crane yourContinue reading “Colour continues”
Rainbow bright
We’re still in Portmeirion for this post and the next . . and probably the next too as it is just a magical little place. The weather is out of this world – roasting hot and scorching sun. Wales is not really sure what is happening! Using an eco-friendly approach Clough William-Ellis designed his architecturalContinue reading “Rainbow bright”
Perfect Portmeirion
I’ve been keen to head back to our next colourful port of call for years after visiting as a school girl years ago. We’re visiting the whimsical village of Portmeirion which is crammed full of random architecture collected from across Europe. Portmeirion was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1976. His aimContinue reading “Perfect Portmeirion”