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St Lawrence's Church in Eyam, Derbyshire.

The Eyam Plague Village and Museum: History, stories and walking trails

Discover the chilling sacrifice of Eyam, the plague village that self-isolated in 1665. Explore the Eyam Museum and walking trails to the Riley Graves. Discovering the Eyam Plague Village and Eyam Museum At the border of the Derbyshire villages of Eyam and Stoney Middleton lies…

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, Peak District, UK

The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Birthplaces of booze: Where famous cocktails were created

Thirsty travellers can make a pilgrimage to the places where much-loved cocktails were created, such as… The Singapore Sling – Raffles, Singapore Few cocktails have as strong a geographical connection with their birthplace as the Singapore Sling. In 1915, Ngiam Tong Boon was working at…

Belgium, Brussels, California, drinks, England, Florenc, Florence, France, Italy, London, Paris, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Tuscany, UK, USA, Veneto, Venice

Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire: What to expect when you visit

Why visit Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire? Ripon Cathedral — the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid — in Yorkshire boasts over 1,350 years of history, making it one of England's most ancient places of worship. Founded by St Wilfrid in 672 AD…

cathedrals, England, North Yorkshire, UK, Yorkshire

Guide to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Why visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre? The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester tells one of the most extraordinary archaeological detective stories ever told: how England's last king to die in battle was discovered under a city centre car park in 2012,…

East Midlands, England, Leicester, Leicestershire, museums, UK

Polar Museum, Cambridge: Visitor guide with times, prices & parking

Why visit the Polar Museum in Cambridge? The Polar Museum, housed within the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, is the UK's only dedicated polar museum and offers an extraordinary collection documenting Arctic and Antarctic exploration. Founded in 1920 as a national…

Cambridge, East of England, England, museums, UK

Kirkgate inside York Castle Museum, York.

York Castle Museum guide: Visitor tips, hours, prices & accessibility

York Castle Museum brings 400 years of social history to life through immersive exhibits housed in Georgian prison buildings. The museum's centrepiece is Kirkgate, a meticulously recreated Victorian street where you can step into authentic period shops and meet costumed characters. From prison cells to…

England, museums, UK, York, Yorkshire

Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, London.

Kenwood House: Practical guide to London’s free historic art gallery

Kenwood House, managed by English Heritage, is one of London's most underrated cultural highlights. This elegant 18th-century villa, set on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath, is celebrated for its glorious architecture by Robert Adam and its world-class collection of Old Master paintings, known as…

art, England, London, museums, UK

8 great things to do near Hengar Manor Holiday Park, Cornwall

If you are searching for things to do near Hengar Manor Holiday Park or planning a stay and wondering what the area offers, the location works well for visitors who want a quiet base with easy access to Cornwall’s attractions. This popular Cornish holiday park…

Cornwall, England, holiday parks, South-West England, UK

The armoured elephant at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, Yorkshire.

What overseas visitors should do in Leeds, Yorkshire

Leeds is the biggest city in Yorkshire, but doesn’t appear on too many tourist itineraries. These attractions should be on your radar, however. Roundhay Park: Head for the gardens Covering more than 700 acres, Roundhay Park is an absolute monster that veers from sports pitches…

city guides, England, Leeds, UK, Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Visiting Whitby Abbey: what first-timers need to know

Perched above Whitby harbour, Whitby Abbey is a dramatic - and highly atmospheric - ruin with a lengthy history and coastal views. This practical guide explains how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and the best times to visit, plus nearby attractions…

England, North Yorkshire, UK, Whitby, Yorkshire