Pubs and poems | Edinburgh literary pub tour review

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour combines beers in historic Edinburgh pubs with stories about Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Poetry in the Beehive Inn, Grassmarket In the upstairs room of the Beehive Inn on Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, a gathered crowd sits utterly…
Hyperia at Thorpe Park.

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. Optimal Weather Strategy for Visiting Thorpe Park Rainy days lead to shorter queues and smaller crowds. Brief rain spells are ideal for…
Alongside the Water of Leith in the Dean Village.

Dean Village: Edinburgh’s secret, scenic escape

The historic mills, green gully location near the New Town and quirky monuments make Dean Village a beautiful escape from the crowds in Edinburgh. Escaping the crowds in Edinburgh Particularly in August during the Fringe Festival, Edinburgh can get overcrowded and overwhelming. Many visitors find…
The National Museum of Scotland.

National Museum of Scotland review: The bit to visit first

With limited time at the National Museum of Scotland, the Beginnings and Early People sections are the best bet for first time visitors wanting something unique. How big is the National Museum of Scotland The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is a vast attraction,…
St Paul's Cathedral in London, England.

How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Worshippers, people praying in St Dunstan’s Chapel, disabled visitors and carers can enter St Paul’s Cathedral free of charge. Everyone else needs to pay for a ticket. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most visited attractions in London. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece has been…

The 6 best things to do in Loughborough

If visiting Loughborough in Leicestershire, the best things to do include the Great Central Railway, the bell museum and escape rooms. My old home town of Loughborough, bless it, is not exactly a tourist magnet. However, plenty of people do visit this Leicestershire town for…
View of Edinburgh's New Town from Edinburgh Castle.

The best things to do near Edinburgh Castle

If you can’t get into Edinburgh Castle, the best things to do nearby include the Scotch Whisky Experience and Real Mary King’s Close. Missing out on Edinburgh Castle tickets There’s a strong chance that you’re reading this because you tried to get into Edinburgh Castle,…