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How to take the perfect day trip to Bath

England, Europe, UK

How to take the perfect day trip to Bath from London

The World Heritage City of Bath is a wonderful day trip destination. Here’s how to make the most of your day trip to Bath, with itinerary and tips for your visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 26th June 2022

Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park

England, UK

Yorkshire Sculpture Park: review and tips for your visit

Yorkshire Sculpture Park was the UK’s first sculpture park, and is still one of the world’s largest. Find out why you should go and get tips for your visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 26th July 2021

Visiting the John Rylands Library in Manchester

England, UK

Visiting the John Rylands Library, an amazing hidden gem in Manchester

How to visit Manchester’s beautiful John Rylands Library. Read how the library came to be built, who John Rylands was and tips on what to see when you visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 13th July 2021

The Singing Ringing Tree, one of the East Lancashire Panopticons

England, UK

Visiting the East Lancashire Panopticons: art, scenery and history on a day trip from Manchester

The East Lancashire Panopticons are four art installations set in the stunning scenery of Pennine Lancashire, just north of Manchester.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 22nd May 2021

Visiting Wycoller, a beautiful village in Lancashire

England, UK

Wycoller Hall and Country Park: A dreamy day out in Lancashire

Visiting Wycoller village is a great day out in East Lancashire. See the ruined hall which inspired Jane Eyre, enjoy the views from the Atom Panopticon art installation and go hunting for fairies.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th October 2020

Elizabeth Gaskell's house

England, UK

Visiting writer Elizabeth Gaskell’s house in Manchester

How to visit Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell’s house in Manchester. Advice on how to get to the house at 84 Plymouth Grove, what to see and events.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 27th July 2020

Salts Mill, Saltaire

England, UK

Things to do in Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yorkshire

Salts Mill and Saltaire is one of my favourite places to visit. The old mill and the village that surrounds it combines all my favourite things – history, impressive architecture, quirky shops and cute cafes.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 28th June 2020

Visiting Haworth, home of the Bronte sisters

England, UK

Visiting Haworth and the Brontë Parsonage, home of the Brontë sisters

Visit Haworth and walk in the footsteps of the Brontë sisters. See where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote their most famous books and experience a charming Yorkshire town.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th May 2020

Quirky things to do in London

England, UK

Quirky things to do in London: 16 of London’s most unusual attractions

From the world’s tallest slide to making lollipops with your face on them, you’ll love this list of the best quirky and unusual things to do in London.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th April 2020

England, UK

One day in Manchester: Christmas edition

If you’re planning a visit to Manchester, it’s particularly fun to visit in November and December when the city is bursting with festive spirit. Here … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 21st November 2018

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