Happy New Year folks! It’s been five days since the New Year festivities but I find myself unable to shake off the holiday stupor. So today I cracked my fingers, pulled out the camera and ran through photos from our New Year celebrations at London’s London Eye. I thought I’d share these with you. A [...]

If you’re visiting London, it’s worth taking a trip up the river to see the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich and in particular the Painted Hall and the Chapel which are free to visit. The Painted Hall was originally designed as a dining hall for the old and injured sailors who were housed at [...]

On a winter weekend in London, the South Bank of the Thames is one of my favourite places for a stroll. There’s something about the open aspect and views of the river that makes it a nice place to be, and there are plenty of places you can shelter if the weather turns against you. [...]

This afternoon I attended the Opening of the Open Exhibition at Berwick upon Tweed‘s Gymnasium Gallery. The exhibition showcases the works of artists and designers living in the local regions of North East England and the Scottish Borders. The exhibition runs until 12 December 2009 and is open Wednesdays to Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00. [...]

Update 15 July 2010:  The winner of the 2013 UK City of Culture is Derry/Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Update: The 4 shortlisted cities are: Birmingham Derry/Londonderry Norwich Sheffield How are you rooting for?  The winner will be announced on Thursday 15 July 2010. On the heels of last’s year’s success of Liverpool’s award of 2008 [...]

During my recent visit to Bournemouth I pondered on who should pay for local amenities and services. This was triggered by the 50 pence charge to enter Bournemouth Pier. I was slightly taken aback by this although I know it’s a small amount but I haven’t had to pay for pier admission in the UK [...]

Lucy Whittington, aka as @LucyWhittington on Twitter, lives in Poole but previously lived in Bournemouth. When I requested tips on the best places to visit in the Bournemouth area, prior to my visit there in Autumn 2009, Lucy gave me so many tips that I’ve collated them into a guest post and added some of [...]

My accommodation host for my 29 September – 3 October 2009 trip to Bournemouth was the Cumberland Hotel arranged on a complimentary basis by Hotels.com who offer a wide choice of hotels in Bournemouth. The Art Deco style hotel is located on the sea front, close to the town centre and Bournemouth Pier. The Cumberland [...]

One of the UK’s favourite cities, the small town of York is packed with loads to see and do – enjoy for several days worth of visiting. With a large train hub and nearby Leeds-Bradford airport, it’s also easy to get to. But how to enjoy York on the cheap? Here’s some top Europe travel [...]

I’m was in Bournemouth on the south coast of England for a few days in Autumn 2009. The weather was very good beautiful, warm and sunny. One morning before breakfast I had a walk along the beach. The sea was really calm and the long golden beach was amazing. Bournemouth Pier is a local landmark [...]