I generally have one rule when traveling in Britain, if there is a ruin near me, I will stop at the ruin. I love ruins. And Britain is full of them. Brougham Castle (pronounced 'Broom') is one of the finest Castle ruins I've ever been to. Situated in the heart of Cumbria, next to a river, Brougham Castle is a quintessential Medieval castle ruin. The site is currently owned and … [Read more...] about Through the Lens: Brougham Castle in the Lake District
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Exploring Cumbria: A Visit to Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle was my third destination on my final day exploring the Lake District. I’ve previously written about my visit to the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway which you can read here. I will be writing about going through the Hardknott Pass in an upcoming issue of the Anglotopia Magazine. By the time I arrived at Muncaster Castle, I was, to say the least exhausted. But … [Read more...] about Exploring Cumbria: A Visit to Muncaster Castle
Britain’s Least Wanted XV
In commemoration of... Well, there hasn't been much in the way of news on British crime series in the past few weeks. I've started watching four separate critically-acclaimed crime series recently, but none have any connection with Britain. I could commemorate my opening of a recently discovered safe deposit box in my Dad's name and call it a "safecracking escapade," but Dad … [Read more...] about Britain’s Least Wanted XV
Photo: 2013 British Landscape Photographer of the Year Announced
This year's British Landscape Photographer of the year has been announced and the winner is Tony Bennett with his photo Mist and Reflections taken at Crummock Water, Cumbria, England - The Lake District. What a stunning picture! See the rest of the winner's here: http://bit.ly/1b7nw1N … [Read more...] about Photo: 2013 British Landscape Photographer of the Year Announced
Guest Post: 5 Great British Countryside Escapes
2013 looks set to be a year where the world goes gaga for everything British. After last summer’s Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Games made Brits more patriotic and visitors from abroad more curious about what it would be like to visit the country, the British hospitality industry saw more and more clients choosing to stay at their establishments rather than visit foreign soil. … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Great British Countryside Escapes
Britain’s Beautiful Breathing Spaces Part II
Hi and welcome back for the second instalment of our whistle stop tour of Britain's national parks. Having visited Loch Lomond, the Yorkshire Dales, Pembrokeshire, the Norfolk Broads and the South Downs last time we will now visit the next five parks on my list. On this occasion we will start off with one of the most popular and the largest park in England, the Lake … [Read more...] about Britain’s Beautiful Breathing Spaces Part II
Guest Post: The English Lake District – A Foodie Heaven
There are few places in England more beautiful than the Lake District. Here jagged mountain tops replace sky scrapers, and glittering lakes take the place of concrete courtyards. Nestled just beneath the Scottish border on the North West coast of England this is the place to come if you are looking to get away from it all. The countryside is dotted with quaint Lake District … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The English Lake District – A Foodie Heaven
Guest Post: The Most Relaxing Places in Britain
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing holiday away from the urban hustle and bustle, or a new home where you can sit back and watch the birds in the garden as the trees rustle in the wind, Britain has a lot to offer. So, without further ado, we’ll look at great British locales where you can get away from it all and unwind. The Orkney Islands are located just off of the coast … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Most Relaxing Places in Britain
Guest Post: Get behind the Wheel – Explore the Best of Britain’s Scenic Drives
The UK is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, amazing countryside and the most spectacular of views. There is no better way to explore these than through a driving holiday. So get ready to mirror, signal and manoeuvre your way to some of the most picturesque routes the country has to offer, from the north to the south. Scottish Highlands These Highlands are well known … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Get behind the Wheel – Explore the Best of Britain’s Scenic Drives
Odd Britain: Pulling faces at an ancient fair at the Egremont Crab Fair
The Egremont Crab Fair – one of the oldest fairs in the world – takes place on the third Saturday in September on the Cumbrian coast in north-west England. The fair was first held in 1267, to celebrate the generosity of the Lord of Egremont, who gave crab-apples to the poor. These are small and often sour-tasting wild apples. So the fair always starts with the Parade of the … [Read more...] about Odd Britain: Pulling faces at an ancient fair at the Egremont Crab Fair
Rick Steves: Cooking up British Breakfast in an Cumbrian B&B
Rick Steves is currently on Tour in Europe updating his guidebooks and filming the next season of his TV show. He's a clip he recently took in Cumbria: Staying with Val and David Fisher who run "Howe Keld" my favorite B&B in Keswick (the best homebase for exploring the Cumbrian Lakes District in northern England), it occurred to me that a great B&B is only great … [Read more...] about Rick Steves: Cooking up British Breakfast in an Cumbrian B&B
Video: A Guide to England’s Lake District
Here's a great video guide to England's Lake District. From the description: From 16 sparkling lakes and England's highest mountains to sheltered valleys and heather moorlands, Cumbria and the Lake District have captivated visitors and famous writers and poets such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Why not take a boat tour of Derwentwater, where you can stop off at … [Read more...] about Video: A Guide to England’s Lake District
Anglophile Reviews: Granite and Grit – A Walker’s Guide to the Geology of the British Mountains
I have a secret inside me. It's a big one. I have this huge urge to climb the mountains and hills of Britain. I've seen lots of shows about it - and the idea of hiking through the Cumbrian Mountains or the Scottish Highlands just has romantic fun written all over it. That's why I was delighted to be sent an interesting new book called "Granite and Grit: A Walker's … [Read more...] about Anglophile Reviews: Granite and Grit – A Walker’s Guide to the Geology of the British Mountains
Dispatches from the North: My Accidental Journey Up England’s Steepest Road
I recently learned a very important lesson. Don't trust your satellite navigation system, it may attempt to kill you. If you have a satellite navigation system, you probably have seen the disclaimer at the beginning when you fire it up cautioning you to check your route before you set off. I ignored this warning, and I nearly paid with my life. Dramatics aside, this was the … [Read more...] about Dispatches from the North: My Accidental Journey Up England’s Steepest Road
Dispatches from the North: A Holiday in the Lake District
I was unsure what to write about this week since there seem to be so many things going on, and none of them related to one another. Last week started with many in the construction and manufacturing trades going on strike, my father-in-law was on strike from his construction job and my brother-in-law had to cross picket lines to go to his management job at a local power … [Read more...] about Dispatches from the North: A Holiday in the Lake District
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