Whitby, a picturesque coastal town nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, is a treasure trove of history, stunning landscapes, and unique experiences. Whether you're a...
Posts about our travels in the UK.
Whitby Museum and Art Gallery
Whitby Museum and Art Gallery are both located in Pannett Park in the centre of town. Exploring the park and the museums is well worth a few hours of your time if you are...
Captain James Cook in Whitby
Captain James Cook, perhaps Britain's greatest explorer, wasn't born in Whitby. In fact, he only spent about ten years of his life in the town. He is, however,...
The Best Things to do in Southwold, Suffolk 2024
As part of a recent road trip through Norfolk and Suffolk, we spent a fabulous week in the pretty seaside town of Southwold. We had never been before, but we...
The Best Things to do in Skipton, North Yorkshire 2024
Although I'm Yorkshire-born and bred, I don't remember ever visiting Skipton in North Yorkshire. It was great, therefore, to spend several days on a campsite just...
Whitby’s Walk with Heritage Trail
Whitby's Walk with Heritage Trail features nine stunning life-size sculptures by local artist, Emma Stothard. She was inspired to create them by Whitby's fishing...
English Churches – St Mary’s Church, Whitby
This is the latest post in my series about English churches. St Mary's Parish Church in Whitby stands on the headland above the town, very close to the Whitby Abbey...
Whitby Abbey – Visitor’s Guide 2024
The ruins of Whitby Abbey dominate the headland overlooking the fishing port and popular seaside town of Whitby, North Yorkshire. No visitor to the town can fail to be...
English Churches – St. Oswald’s Church, Grasmere
This is the latest post in my series about English churches. St Oswald's Church, Grasmere is situated on the banks of the River Rothay in the centre of the village...
English Churches – The Church of St Edmund King and Martyr, Southwold
During our trip around Norfolk and Suffolk in our campervan, Bertha, we spent a lovely week in the pretty coastal town of Southwold. One morning, I ventured out alone to...
