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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

Salts Mill and Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yorkshire, England

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

England, UK

Orbit Slide review: London’s most terrifying attraction

What to expect on a visit to one of the quirkiest and most terrifying things to do on a trip to London – the ArcelorMittal … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 24th June 2017

Galloway

Scotland, UK

Wicker Man locations and red kites: a weekend in Galloway, Scotland

Whether it’s an #EUtour trip or just an event, I like a trip with a mission. So for the late May bank holiday, we set … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th June 2016

The Thames at sunset

England, UK

Monkeys, Mormons and Museums: Two days in London

Trip 2 of 2014 was a weekend in London – a surprise birthday present for my BF. I’ve always felt a bit sorry for people … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 12th February 2014

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