According to a well respected National Newspaper, Woburn is one of the best places to live in the UK. Though the town has not always been as popular as it is now, it has been around for a very long time. So long in fact that Woburn is mentioned in the 1086 Doomsday Book. In 1086 Woburn was nothing more than a tiny hamlet accommodating around 969 people. The name Woburn is of Saxon origins and simply means ‘crooked stream’. The name of the town is probably more familiar for…
Read MoreThere is something about Dawlish that has you reminiscing of times gone by. It could be the fact that it’s a beautiful seaside resort with lots of Victorian charm, or it could be that there is such a sense of community here that it can appear that the reality of harsh modern living hasn’t interrupted the way that the town goes about its daily business. Here you can still enjoy a traditional family holiday beside the sea. This was once nothing more than a small fishing village where the income…
Read MoreThe beautiful coastal town of Ilfracombe has everything that you could want from a seaside resort. Situated in North Devon the town boasts miles of beautiful beaches and plenty of attractions all within easy walking distance of the town centre. There are also a number of different festivals that take place here across the year so it is worth checking for local events before you decide to visit. The town’s historic harbour is the focus for the majority of the festivals and events that take place here along with the…
Read MoreTaunton is located in the wonderful county of Somerset, famous for its orchards and its cider making. The town of Taunton can trace its history back as far as the Saxons, yet despite having such firmly entrenched roots is very much a town looking towards the future. Taunton houses the main shopping district in the county and has all of the stores that you would expect, from the big brand names through to dedicated independent retailers. Evening entertainment is varied and offers something for everyone from a night at the…
Read MoreIt’s not a village, a town or even a city, though it encompasses many within its boundaries. Neither is it a wholly natural forest, it was created more than twenty years ago partly to return the land to how it had been in centuries past, and partly to illustrate the benefits that living and working in and around woodland can bring. The National Forest is however, still a destination of choice for the many visitors that make the journey there every year. This immense forestry project is located in the…
Read MorePicturesque Robin Hood’s Bay is situated on the stunning north east coast, not far from the famous seaside resort of Whitby. It is a place where you can fossil hunt on the beach and find what remains of animals that swam the sea here more than a million years ago, or grab your bucket and spade and head to the active rock pools to discover some of the modern inhabitants. The village as we know it today was founded in the fifteenth century. During the 16th century the bay stood…
Read MoreRichmond is filled with impressive Norman castles and stunning Georgian architecture and is awash with stunning scenery, resting as it does just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Richmond is a place that has attracted writes and artists for centuries that come to the ancient town to seek inspiration for their work. It is a truly beautiful town with a character that seems to set itself apart from some of its neighbours, perhaps that is because nothing very much has changed here over the last few centuries.…
Read MoreWhen thinking of Skegness, the majority of people over a certain age will remember the old railway advertisement for the town, stating that you should visit Skegness as its ‘so bracing’. It is still the most famous of all of the English holiday posters and though times may have changed since it was designed, very little about the seaside resort has changed. There may be new buildings and modern arcades now, but what lies beneath all of the flashing lights and take away food outlets is still the very same…
Read MoreCleethorpes has been a popular seaside destination for generations of families and still welcomes more than a million visitors every year. The resort has been awarded a number of awards including the Bucket and Spade Award, the Quality Coast Award and the Away from it All Award. When you see the wonderful expanse of golden beach for yourself, which stretches for a full three miles, bordered by a wide promenade and all of the resort facilities that you would expect, it is not difficult to see why the resort of…
Read MoreMinehead 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…
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