Bristol is a great city to visit with plenty to do and see throughout the year. For me it was all about the Street Art. So whilst you’re there I would recommend searching out at least a little of it. Especially if you want to admire the remaining unprotected pieces by the infamous artist Banksy […]
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Access the disused Aldwych tube station
Aldwych tube dates back to 1907, when it first opened as Strand station. At the time this was the terminus and only station on the short Piccadilly line branch from Holborn. It’s been closed since 1994, but is regularly used for filming and periodically features on the London Transport Museum Hidden London tour list. Tickets to visit will be […]
Open House London next month – tips for planning your visit
This year’s Open House London will be on 22nd and 23rd September. There are a number of places that are only accessible by advance booking or via a ballot which will be released today, so check out the Open House site and keep an eye out for additional buildings being added in the coming weeks.
Bristol Gromit trail tips #GromitUnleashed #GU2
This weeks post is a bit late today, as I’ve only just returned home this evening after a few days away. The second Gromit Unleashed trail in Bristol which has been going for almost a month now, will be running until early September with the sculptures then being auctioned off for the charity.
Farne Islands puffins, on a visit to Northumberland
Anyone who spent their childhood in the North-East of England is likely to reminisce of regular seaside visits to the coast with buckets and spades and sandy sandwiches. For the rest of us, this part of the World is some what unexplored. My aunt, grew up in Northumberland, and has since returned to the area […]
Where to get your Harry potter fix in London
Whether you have tickets for the play or hoping to get along to catch the new film, Harry Potter fans will be in their element in the coming months. A trip to London or some of the other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK should be on the to do list as the wizarding […]