Blackwell: The Arts & Crafts House
I had heard many positive whispers about Blackwell for a while prior to visiting. Before this point, I didn’t know much about the Arts & Craft Movement either outside of…
Muncaster Castle
As a ‘North Cumbrian’, I rarely make it out to the west coast, but I’m very glad that on this occasion I made the trip over to Muncaster Castle. The…
A Day in York: Part 3
I can’t believe I’ve reached the third part of this series. In fact, yes, I can believe it – there’s so much heritage in York that it would be hard…
A Day in York: Part 2
Let’s get back to York! When I left last time, I had touched on the first part of my walk through York’s history, beginning at Micklegate, and, to be honest,…
A Day in York: Part 1
As regular readers will know, I am a bit of a history fanatic and it’s fair to say that York is one of Britain’s best cities for those craving a…
Two Hours on the Royal Mile: Part 1
Yes, you read that right: two hours. To add a bit of context, I wasn’t really in Edinburgh to sightsee. My family and I were there to see an afternoon…
Elfreth’s Alley with Julia Dent
We’re heading back over to the USA for another guest post! This time, Julia Dent of Through Julia’s Lens, talks us through one of her favourite heritage sites in the…
Sizergh Castle
Follow the winding driveway all the way to the end and you’ll reach Sizergh Castle. Well, you’ll reach the National Trust gift shop first, and then the castle, but you…
The Old Courthouse Museum with Katie Klaassen
It’s time to say hello to another guest blogger on Holme & Away. This post is coming all the way from South Dakota, USA, an area with a shed-load of…
Wray Castle
Take a trip down the western side of Windermere and down a few narrow roads, and you’ll reach Wray Castle. Built in the 1840s, this new-gothic creation was the brainchild…