The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

Planning a trip to Cardiff? From historic castles to Cardiff Bay, find the best things to do in my Cardiff city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of…
The Oslofjord from the Bygdoy Peninsula.

Are there any non-stop flights from Edinburgh to Oslo?

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Oslo cost from £51.10 with Norwegian Air Shuttle. Edinburgh to Oslo flights, summarised Norwegian Air Shuttle is the only airline flying direct from Edinburgh to Oslo. Flights land at Gardermoen Airport. The scheduled flight time is 1h45m. Flights are cheaper…
Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.

Visiting Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland: First time visitor guide

Prepare for visiting Bamburgh Castle with this practical visitor guide. View essential details on the history, layout and entrance fees of this outrageously handsome Northumberland landmark. What is Bamburgh Castle? Bamburgh Castle is a Grade I listed fortress perched 150 feet above the spectacular Northumberland…
Windsor Castle.

A travel guide to Windsor for first-time visitors

Visit Windsor Castle, explore royal history, enjoy Thames boat tours, discover Eton College, and find the best places to stay with this personally-researched guide. What’s Windsor all about? Windsor, and the surrounding area, is about as British establishment as it gets. The centrepiece is Windsor…

Stokesay Castle, Shropshire: Guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

A complete guide to visiting Stokesay Castle in Shropshire. Find current entry prices, opening hours, and historical context for this fortified manor house. This guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect new admission prices. Other guides may have outdated pricing information. Stokesay Castle, tucked…
Tourists inspecting Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

Mons Meg, Edinburgh Castle: Hours, tickets, access & visitor tips

First time visiting Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland? This guide covers opening hours, exact ticket prices, how to view the cannon, accessibility, transport and nearby attractions. Mons Meg overview Mons Meg is a wrought-iron bombard manufactured in 1449 and presented to the Scottish crown…

Shepton Mallet prison: Ticket prices – and why book in advance

Shepton Mallet Prison, established in 1625, is one of England’s oldest correctional sites and a striking witness to centuries of British history. Choosing a self-guided tour of this decommissioned Somerset prison lets you explore cells, the execution room, and historical wings at your own pace.…