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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

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

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

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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