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Smithills Hall, Bolton — Bolton may not be the first place you’d expect to find one of the North West’s oldest manor houses, but Smithills Hall is full of surprises. Located on the outskirts of the town (about a 10/15 minute drive outside of the town centre), Smithills Hall is a grade I-listed building […]

Smithills Hall: Bolton’s hidden gem

9 Nov, 2016 in Places of interest by Kaleigh

Visiting Gaddings Dam: Britain's highest beach — Near the West Yorkshire market town of Todmorden, a surprise lies on top of a hill. It’s a beach – in fact, the highest beach in Britain – and not something you’d generally expect to find in such a landlocked county. The site is named Gaddings Dam, and it’s a […]

Visiting Gaddings Dam: Britain’s highest beach

22 Sep, 2016 in Places of interest by Kaleigh

A guide to walking the Tolkien Trail in Hurst Green, Lancashire — Spending a day exploring the English countryside is one of life’s simple joys and there’s a huge variety of locations to explore in the North West alone. Just over an hour’s drive away from Manchester but a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life is the village of […]

Taking the Tolkien Trail in Lancashire

6 Sep, 2016 in Places of interest by Kaleigh

Eight ways to save money on UK train travel — Travelling by train is one of my favourite ways to explore the UK – no parking, no worries about the size of your luggage and carrying liquids, and the option to have a little sleep on your journey! However, it can be fairly pricey especially if you’re on a long […]

Eight ways to save money on UK train travel

23 Jun, 2016 in Travel tips by Kaleigh

Crypts, cemeteries and bridges: 30 hours in London — A visit to London is always exciting but the sheer size of the city means it can sometimes feel a bit daunting trying to decide what to do, especially if you’re only there for a short time. I’ve been to the capital a fair few times over the years but […]

Crypts, cemeteries and bridges: 30 hours in London

1 Jun, 2016 in Destination guides by Kaleigh