A Life Well Travelled

    Category: Great Britain & Ireland

    • Stoke on Trent & The Potteries |Where to visit

      The city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire became the centre of ceramic production during the 17th century. Due to the availability of clay and other required materials, large numbers of potteries opened up in the area and started producing high quality ceramic wear that was exported all over the world. There are a number of potteries…

    • Portsmouth – Bilbao on the Cap Finistère with Brittany Ferries

      When I was younger and holidaying with my parents we would travel by ferry all the time, as we would take long camping & motorhome trips in France and Spain, and the ferry provided a convenient way to get further South without requiring as much driving. There were a couple of routes that I was…

    • Things to do in Derby?

      If you’re looking for things to do in Derby, you’ll find a city full of delicious food, historic sites, and natural beauty. Highlights included Bluebells Dairy Farm with its 26 flavors of ice cream, interactive petting zoo, and giant inflatable pillow, Derby Cathedral offering tower tours and movie nights, Kedleston Hall’s magnificent mansion and beautiful…

    • The Coach House B&B – Derby

      When I decided to visit Derby for a short break then The Coach House B&B immediately jumped out at me as the place I wanted to stay. With only a few rooms it’s in high demand of course but the size makes for a wonderfully personal visit. I had the pleasure of staying in the room…

    • Dining in Derby – Where to eat?

      I wasn’t expecting Derby to have such a great range of restaurants, from local specialities to fine dining and from funky independents to quaint tearooms, but it turns out the city has a huge amount to offer, so much so that I had to undo my jeans when I drove home from my 3 day…

    • Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa

      Opened in October 2017, I had the pleasure of visiting Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa within it’s first month of opening. The hotel has introduced 5 star luxury design to the marina and with it’s nautical inspired interior concepts it still maintains a boutique feel. One of my favourite things about the hotel, which I kept…

    • Make Hull your next UK City Break

      When you think of UK city breaks where do you think of? Cambridge for the architecture? Manchester for the bars? A city break in York for the history? Glasgow for the Art? Well I have a new suggestion for you….Hull. You might be surprised by my suggestion, but I bet you in a few months…

    • A guided walk of Hull Old Town | Walks in Hull

      A guided walk around Hull, the 2017 Capital of Culture is a fantastic way to see the city and learn about it’s rich history. There are some great walks in Hull & a walk around Hull Old Town is particularly fun.