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One of the great secrets of travel is to ‘do what the locals do’. Local people will almost always know the best things to do and the cheapest way to do them. Read More...

Within the New Forest three is really is something for all. There are miles of cycling trails, walking/hiking trails, boat trips along the coast considerable museums and historical sites to visit. There are 134 car parks open from March to November dotted all over the forest. Read More...

Not only is Cambridge a University town but is also the administrative centre for the county of Cambridgeshire in England. It is just fifty miles outside London and has regular train services to the capital. However, it is also the ideal base for those who wish to spend a weekend either exploring the town itself or its surrounding areas. Read More...

The large town of Solihull is to be found in the West Midlands in England and is just nine miles from Birmingham. So it makes an ideal base for visiting the many attractions that can be found in this part of England. You can travel from here to visit the towns of Warwick and Stratford Upon Avon where William Shakespeare resided and for those with a sweet tooth then a visit to Cadbury World is a must. Read More...

The market town of Shrewsbury is situated in the County of Shropshire in England close to the Welsh border. It still has many of its original black and white timber framed buildings that date back to medieval times. Read More...

Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire and is situated on the banks of the river Severn. The final battle of the English Civil War took place here between Oliver Cromwell’s army and that of King Charles I. It was following Oliver Cromwell’s victory over King Charles I that lead to England and Wales becoming a republic for the next 21 years. Read More...

Telford is one of the newest towns in Shropshire. It is around thirteen miles to the east of Shrewsbury and 30 miles to the west of Birmingham. The town wa named after Thomas Telford and mainly built during the 1960’s and 1970’s. It was in fact created through the merging of much smaller settlements in the area namely Wellington, Oakengates, Madeley and Dawley. Read More...

Reading is situated in Berkshire, where the Thames and Kennet rviers meet. It is just half an hour from London by train or you can drive along the motorway and head for the South West coast. Since 1867 Reading has been the county town of Berkshire and every year it hosts one of the UK’s largest music festivals. Read More...

Although Oxford is a University city there is plenty for you to do if you decide to visit it. The river Thames and the river Cherwell run through the city and meet just south of its centre. If you have the time during your visit, you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the banks of either of these. Read More...

The city of Southampton which is situated where the Rivers Test, Itchen and Hamble join is the largest on in the county of Hampshire. It still is one of England’s major ports and lies a short distance from the New Forest a place of natural beauty where horses and other animals roam free. Read More...