Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland.

Seals, saints and stars in Northumberland

A journey around Northumberland takes in fledgling guillemots in the Farne Islands, the cradle of Christianity in England on Lindisfarne and stargazing at Kielder Observatory The dogs of Low Newton By Sea There’s no timid tippy-toeing for the gung-ho Jack Russell. It bounds into the…
A sand timer in the sand.

Which five countries have you spent most time in?

Try to work out which five countries you’ve spent most time in. It may be trickier than you think… A surprisingly difficult question The other day, I was posed what I thought was an easy question: “Which five countries have you spent the most time…
The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers car parking costs guide

Parking at Alton Towers can add significant extra costs to your stay. This guide shows you the parking costs as of July 2025. Car Parking Overview at Alton Towers Alton Towers charges £12 for Standard Parking per car for day visitors. You can pay on…
The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

The Welsh capital has a cracking castle, plenty of Doctor Who links and some fascinating arcades. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of attachment to the past gives Cardiff a blank slate…
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…
Windsor Castle.

A travel guide to Windsor for first-time visitors

Windsor’s highlight is the castle – but there’s plenty more to see. What’s Windsor all about? Windsor, and the surrounding area, is about as British establishment as it gets. The centrepiece is Windsor Castle, one of the Queen’s official residences. But nearby, there’s also the…