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The outside of Gwrych Castle in North Wales. A ruined, roofless but very grand castle in grey stone with gothic towers spreads across a forested Welsh hillside.

UK, Wales

How to visit Gwrych Castle, the I’m A Celebrity-famous ruin in North Wales

Visiting ruined Gwrych Castle in North Wales, the location for 2020’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! How to visit, what to expect and plans for its future.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 22nd 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

Find out why the Lancashire Panopticons are worth a trip, how to get there and how to get the most out of your visit to these fabulous landmarks.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 22nd May 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visiting the Burj Khalifa at sunrise

Why you should book a sunrise slot to go to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 3rd March 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

Heritage Railways to visit

Travel advice

Heritage railways: five of my favourite preserved railway lines

Preserved railways make a great day trip for the whole family. These are my favourite heritage railways to visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 29th May 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

Visiting Negombo thermal spa

Europe, Italy

Visiting Negombo, Ischia’s best thermal spa – review and advice for your visit

Visiting the beautiful and relaxing Negombo thermal spa is one of the most popular things to do in Ischia. Read my review for everything you need to know and get tips for your visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th April 2020

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