England – Helen on her Holidays https://www.helenonherholidays.com/category/uk/england/ 2026-09-10T11:33:26 en-GB hourly 1 Eleventy 12 lovely things to do in Salisbury, the cathedral city near Stonehenge https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-salisbury/ 2026-09-10T11:33:26 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-salisbury/ Salisbury is the closest city to Stonehenge, but it’s so much more. Here are my favourite things to do in Salisbury, including the record-breaking cathedral, museums, water meadows and historic centre.

]]> Stonehenge inside the circle tour review: Is it worth it? https://www.helenonherholidays.com/stonehenge-inside-the-circle-tour/ 2026-09-03T20:26:26 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/stonehenge-inside-the-circle-tour/ Did you know you can do a special tour to go inside the inner circle at Stonehenge and get up close with the ancient stones? Here’s what it’s really like.

]]> 18 fun things to do in Saddleworth, a beautiful area near Manchester https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-saddleworth/ 2026-01-11T19:59:21 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-saddleworth/ Saddleworth is a great day trip from Manchester, with fab views and fun events. See the best things to do in Saddleworth plus tips for Uppermill and Dovestone.

]]> 12 Festive stately homes to visit at Christmas https://www.helenonherholidays.com/stately-homes-christmas/ 2025-07-31T20:52:48 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/stately-homes-christmas/ Deck the (historic) halls! With beautifully decorated rooms and lots of festive things to do, visiting a stately home at Christmas is just the thing to get you into the spirit of the season.

]]> 11 amazing viewpoints in London https://www.helenonherholidays.com/london-viewpoints-observation-decks/ 2024-05-06T22:03:41 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/london-viewpoints-observation-decks/ Explore the iconic London skyline from above with our guide to the 11 most stunning viewpoints and observation decks.

]]> Crux, the magical Harry Potter hotel in Alnwick – review https://www.helenonherholidays.com/hallow-crux-harry-potter-hotel-alnwick/ 2024-01-14T22:26:56 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/hallow-crux-harry-potter-hotel-alnwick/ If you’re visiting pretty Alnwick in Northumberland to visit its Harry Potter locations, then you’ll love Hallow and Crux, a magical Harry Potter hotel.

]]> Ad Gefrin: Northumberland’s new whisky distillery and museum https://www.helenonherholidays.com/ad-gefrin-northumberland/ 2023-12-30T16:57:31 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/ad-gefrin-northumberland/ Everything you need to know about visiting and taking a tour at Ad Gefrin, the brand new whisky distillery and Anglo Saxon museum in Wooler, Northumberland.

]]> How to visit Framlingham Castle, Suffolk https://www.helenonherholidays.com/framlingham-castle/ 2023-11-18T22:16:08 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/framlingham-castle/ Advice for visiting stunning Framlingham Castle, one of the best places to visit in Suffolk and the inspiration for Ed Sheeran’s “Castle on the Hill”.

]]> 11 fun day trips from Manchester https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-manchester/ 2023-08-13T23:04:58 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-manchester/ Manchester has tons of things to do. But whether you’re visiting Manchester or if you live here, don’t miss out on some of the fantastic places you can visit on day trips from Manchester.

]]> Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park review: Where to stay on the North Devon coast https://www.helenonherholidays.com/woolacombe-bay-holiday-park-review/ 2023-04-29T23:07:18 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/woolacombe-bay-holiday-park-review/ Surrounded by beautiful beaches and fun things to do, Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park in North Devon is a great place to stay for your next UK holiday.

]]> Visiting Whitby: 15 of the best things to do in Whitby https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-whitby/ 2023-04-03T12:04:47 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-whitby/ Lovely Whitby is a seaside town in North Yorkshire with just about everything you can ask for from a coastal break. Read on for the best things to do in Whitby.

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