Minehead does not have the most romantic of names it has to be said. However, this is where the vast expanse of Exmoor runs down to the sea and so the name does not do it justice. Here you have the best of both worlds – the breathtaking coastline for those who favour the sand and sea and the miles and miles of unspoilt countryside of Exmoor National Park for those who love to be close to nature. The town of Minehead offers everything you could want from a traditional…
Read MoreDespite the impression given by the name, Biggar is a small town situated along the Clyde Valley National Tourist route. The pretty little town is nestled snugly amid beautiful rolling hills and is incredibly picturesque. Every year in October the town plays host to its very own ‘Biggar Little Festival’ which celebrates art, craft, music, drama and dance. Hogmanay is a good time to visit Biggar as the town is well known for its Hogmanay Bonfire. Despite the event taking place on New Year’s Eve preparations for the event start…
Read MoreAs you would imagine the town of Musselburgh is named after the vast mussel beds that lie along the shoreline. This town on the Firth of Forth is located at the mouth of the River Esk and was at one point nothing more than a row of simple fisherman’ s cottages perched along the coastline close to the harbour. The origins of the town though are much older and date as far back as roman times when the area was home to a fortified outpost located upon Inveresk Hill. The…
Read MoreWhen you think about a seaside getaway you will probably see yourself on the South Coast, basking in the sunshine of the English Riviera. However, you do not have to make the journey south to indulge in an iconic British seaside holiday. Head to the Lincolnshire Coast and take a look at Mablethorpe. With award winning beaches, clean sands and miles of unspoilt coast which stretches all the way to Sutton on Sea, this seaside resort town has everything you need and more. Here you will find traditional seaside bed…
Read MoreTonypandy is a peaceful town that has benefited from regeneration to its original Victorian centre. It is a town with a long and difficult history. The name of the town relates to the pasture land and waterways that surrounded and fuelled the fulling mills. Yet this is the place that history remembers as a place where miners on the brink of starvation rioted in 1910, forcing the then Home Secretary Winston Churchill to deploy the army. Today the troubled past is just a shadow; now the wonderfully peaceful town which…
Read MoreAside from being a beautiful cathedral city Hereford, in the heart of Herefordshire is also an ancient market town. The roots of the town can be traced as far back as Saxon times and today the people that visit the city can delight in the history and heritage of the town while they enjoy the very best in modern facilities. This is the Wye Valley and Hereford is considered to be the capital town of the district. The magnificent cathedral lies in its heart offering not only a tranquil haven…
Read MoreAs far as the history of Scotland goes Glenrothes is something of a new town, built as it was after the Second World War. Glenrothes is situated in Central Fife and didn’t exist until the 1950’s. As a result of being a designated new town it was built containing all of the facilities that the prospective residents of a new town would need, including plenty of recreational and leisure facilities such as golf courses, sporting venues and open parkland. Unlike many other towns in Scotland which have been founded around…
Read MoreChelmsford is located in the county of Essex and if you have never been here before you will find that there is plenty to please the whole family. Aside from the attractions that it can claim for itself Chelmsford also makes a great base for exploring the rest of the county and beyond. Chelmsford is situated right in the heart of the county and is only a short train journey away from the centre of London and all of the attractions that the city has to offer. Stansted airport is…
Read MoreStrathpeffer is enclosed by wooded hills and located on the Black Isle just four miles to the west of Dingwall. It is a very picturesque Victorian spa town which unlike other towns, has managed to retain all of its Victorian charm. This is a town that is very popular with walkers as the bleak and imposing mountain that is Ben Wyvis is only a stone’s throw away. There are some incredible views to be had of Knock Farril, the ancient Iron Age fort as well as much of the surrounding…
Read MoreYeovil is a traditional west country town with more than its fair share of appeal. It has everything that you could want from a long standing English market town, and more. There are still two markets held here regularly every week, plus a farmer’s market held once every month. The streets are busy and aside from the regular High Street names that you would expect to find, there are some unique, independent retailers. Yeovil is a place where you can pick up anything from your fresh bread and milk to…
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