Cumbria

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…

Cumbria

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…

Cumbria

Lowther Castle 

A few weeks ago, I made a visit to another local attraction and historical gem, Lowther Castle. I have already visited the parkland surrounding the Castle when I went to Lowther…

Cumbria

Lanercost Priory 

We’ve now reached the end (nearly) of 2017, and I have one last ‘real’ post to go before my festive hiatus. A few weekends ago, my friend, Amy, and I…

Merseyside

A Brief Weekend in Liverpool 

As part of my birthday celebrations and presents, I was treated to a weekend in Liverpool with my sister. She’d bought me tickets to see Steps at the Echo Arena…

Cumbria

Carlisle Castle 

I cannot remember the last time I visited Carlisle Castle; it was most likely a primary school trip, and I probably wasn’t paying attention, so it was about time I…