Greenwich was an area of London that we didn’t spend much time in when we lived in West London many years ago, so on a recent visit to London we decided to head south of the river to visit Greenwich. Blessed with a glorious sunny day, we wondered why we had never done this properly before! Here’s how to plan the perfect day trip to Greenwich from London. Table of...
One of our favourite days out in Greater London is to take the boat from Richmond to Hampton Court Palace with Thames River Boats. It’s a leisurely and therapeutic way to arrive, with rested legs in preparation for your sightseeing at Hampton Court. Taking the boat from Richmond Court to Hampton Court is the perfect start to your day, and end if you take the return...
We used to treat Kew Gardens as our own back garden when we lived nearby with only a small patio for container plants at home, and what a spectacular back garden it proved to be! Armed with a Friends of Kew membership, we visited regularly throughout the year, seeing the seasons and colours change and never getting bored of our time there. Here’s what to see when you...
Photo taken by Smyto Creative York has had many names over the couple millennia it has been an established settlement, but most notably, Eboracum by the Romans, and Jorvik by the Vikings. The city has come a long way since its first settlers and survived many sieges and battles – which is why it’s a great place for both families & solo travellers to get...