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Edinburgh Christmas Market 2026-2027: Dates & Location

The Edinburgh Christmas Market runs from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 in East Princes Street Gardens, below Edinburgh Castle. Entry is free and it opens daily from 10:00 to 22:00, except on Christmas Day.

London Christmas Market 2026-2027: Dates & Markets

London's Christmas markets run from late October 2026 to 3 January 2027. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opens 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 (closed Christmas Day) with entry from £1, and the free Southbank Centre Winter Market opens on 2 November.

Boardmasters Festival Newquay 2027: Dates, Tickets and Tips

Boardmasters 2027 runs from Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 August 2027 at Watergate Bay near Newquay, with the free surf and skate programme at Fistral Beach. Entry tickets start at £233 and camping at £259, and this guide covers the dates, tickets, camping, travel and what to pack.

Things to Do in Newcastle: A 2-Day Weekend Itinerary

A weekend in Newcastle upon Tyne splits into two days: the Quayside, BALTIC and the Ouseburn Valley on day one, then Grainger Town and the city centre on day two. Here is the full itinerary, with every venue re-checked in 2026.

Things to Do in Tynemouth: 10 Stops on a Day Trip from Newcastle

Tynemouth is half an hour from Newcastle on the Metro and one day covers it. Plan around the priory on the headland, the weekend market inside the railway station and Longsands beach. The pier is currently closed.

Ruby Lucy Hotel London: Lean luxury in the South Bank area

Luxury doesn’t have to be complicated — that’s the idea behind the charming Ruby Lucy Hotel London, part of the Ruby Hotels group. Located on the…

Afternoon Tea at The Rubens at The Palace Hotel: a Review

When I was planning my recent trip to London, afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace was one of the first things I put on my list. Here's my review.

Loch Ness Cruises and Urquhart Castle from Inverness

A Loch Ness cruise from Inverness runs 50 minutes to 4 hours and costs £21 to £54, but only the Freedom and Temptation sailings land at Urquhart Castle. Here are the current fares, the castle's timed-entry tickets and how to reach each pier.

Dorset photography locations

Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset.

Things to Do in Cardiff, Wales: 10 Picks for One Day

Cardiff splits into two centres 20 minutes apart: the castle, arcades and museums by Cardiff Central, and the Senedd, arts centre and water at Cardiff Bay. Here are 10 things to do, with current prices and opening hours.

12 Things to Do in Hyde Park London, and What Is Nearby

Hyde Park's 12 best things to do run from Speakers' Corner and the Serpentine Lido to the Albert Memorial and Winter Wonderland, and almost all of them are free. The gates open at 5am and close at midnight, and Kensington Palace is at the far end.

15 Things to Do in Paddington, London (Near the Station)

Paddington in west London has Paddington Bear's statue, the canals of Little Venice, two moving bridges and the free museum where penicillin was discovered. Here are 15 things to do, all within walking distance of the station.

Canary Wharf and Greenwich: A Day in East London

Canary Wharf and Greenwich make one easy day in east London, 11 minutes apart on the DLR. Here is the route, with the 2026 prices for the Painted Hall and the Royal Observatory, and the free meridian.

Is Windsor Castle worth a visit? Have a look and see!

Visiting Windsor Castle from London is easy. You can do it by train or by taxi. We made a day trip out of it and had a look inside the Queen's Castle. Is it worth visiting Windsor Castle? I think it is, but read this post and decide for yourself.

The Best Places for Tea in London: Tea Rooms and Afternoon Tea

The best places for tea in London split into three kinds: tea shops selling leaf by the tin, hotels serving a full afternoon tea, and small independent tea rooms doing a good pot and a cream tea without the ceremony.

Introducing St Davids, Wales: smallest city and beautiful peninsula

St Davids is both the name of the smallest city in Britain and of a Welsh peninsula. In the city, you find the magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace, as well as some local pubs and afternoon tea options. On the peninsula you can walk a part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Boldly hiking the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is 186 miles long and runs all around Wales. There are several car parks along the Coastal Path so you can choose where to start your walk. I walked it from Stack Rocks car park to St. Govan's Chapel. It was absolutely worth it. See why: ...