Excursions

Denbies Wine Estate, set in the heart of the Surrey hills, near Dorking, Surrey is England’s largest vineyard in a stunning location set in 265 acres of vines.

A Walk by the Thames - Richmond to Twickenham

Twickenham is a funny old place, you could drive through it a thousand times and yet still be unaware of it's quirkyness and History.

Oxfordshire - A Beautiful English County

When I was a child my father and godfather bought a very unglamorous but spacious houseboat which was moored right beside the picturesque narrow arched bridge in the market town of Abingdon just...

The Peak District of Derbyshire

An excursion in the comfort of a luxury coach.

The Vodkas of Rural England

If I were writing an article about Bulgaria I would definitely mention the vodkas. It's worth going there just for those bottles of magic.

Attractions

Marwell Wildlife Park

A visit to Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them.

Hampstead - what‘s not to like?

When I was living in Kensington as a child, Hampstead was where I went only for the fair at Easter. Little did I know that I’d end up living there.

Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum

“Do you mean you go to museums when you don’t have to?” This, said with wide eyed incredulity, was the reaction of a year 8 pupil a few years ago when I told my French class I’d been to see a...

Harold Hillier Gardens

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is famous the world over. Open all year round, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey features 180 acres of inspirational beauty and tranquillity whatever the season...

Arts & Crafts

The Hampstead Craft Fairs

The Hampstead Craft Fair.

The Surrey Guild – Gifted in Farnham

With the height of summer upon us – Why not take a trip to Farnham, an old-fashioned town with a contemporary twist! The weekend of the 29th and 30th June 2013 comes highly recommended.

The Craft Fair Industry

The Romans had a word for leisure. They called it “otium” which was the positive of “negotium” meaning business or work.

Peter Downey Pottery

Peter trained at Harrow School of Art on the specialist studio pottery course established by Mick Casson and Victor Margrie in the 1960’s.

Hospitality

The Arrogant Frog Brasserie - Brighton

After an afternoon’s walking around Brighton and Hove and sitting by the sea, we positively ran into The Arrogant Frog to escape an unexpected cloud- burst and met the warm welcome of Franck, the

Mestizo

Mexican food is on a resurgence in London, but what do people know about the authentic cuisine of Mexico, or are they still confusing the authentic article with Tex-Mex cuisine from the USA.

Four Pillars Hotels

TAKE A BREAK THIS SPRING WITH FOUR PILLARS HOTELS

- SPECIAL RATES TO PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP -

Dunkerley's Restaurant and Hotel

In June 2007, Ian and Linda Dunkerley celebrated 20 years in business as proprietors of Dunkerley's award winning hotel and restaurant in Deal, Kent.

Events

Blues on the Farm

The Award-Winning Big Mid-Summer Music Festival in West Sussex crowd-circle"The Friendliest Festival in the U.K." … Sunday Times Blues on the Farm 2011 - Our 20th Anniversary Festival - has been an

The Hampstead Craft Fairs

The Hampstead Craft Fair.

The Craft Fair Industry

The Romans had a word for leisure. They called it “otium” which was the positive of “negotium” meaning business or work.

The British Weather

Don’t Plant Your Potatoes Yet:
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a bird – perhaps a sparrow, a sand martin or a spoonbill. You’ve just arrived in Britain on your annual migration from Africa. As it’s now officially “British Summer Time”(BST), you quite reasonably assume that the sun will be shining, the new-born lambs happily gambolling in the hills and the human population has, with relief, cast off its heavy scarves, hats and coats. What do you find instead? A country still shivering in the throes of winter – in marked contrast to the same period last year, which was the warmest since 1957.

Entertainment

Fabio Tedde: The World Wide Street Pianist

Fabio Tedde has a personal mission to play every street piano on the planet.

Moira Buffini’s Silence at the Jack Studio Theatre

It’s best to approach Silence with silence: to allow it to unfold before you. Moira Buffini is expert at knowing when to hold back and when to let go.

TRASH By Tom Hunt

White Bear Theatre Showing until April 13, 2013

The Situation Room

I greatly enjoyed The Situation Room when I first ‘saw’ it – or, rather, experienced it – last year.

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