The Lake District, situated in the northwestern part of England, is breathtakingly beautiful, which may be why it was voted the nation’s favourite National Park back in the year 2018. Through the ages, this place has attracted many tourists, adventure seekers, and hikers in search of thrill and adventure. It’s worth exploring the fascinating landscape […]

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William Wordsworth is the quintessential English poet whose romantic writings about his surroundings in the fells of the Lake District were so captivating he became one of the most celebrated people the UK ever since he first published his works in the Victorian age.  As Wordsworth’s poetry is so often about the beauty and majesty […]

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On my recent visit to the Lake District there were so many stunning places to explore I almost didn’t know where to start!  After some research I finally settled on exploring the stunning village of Grasmere.  It’s a place that that combines quaint village life, amazing historic buildings and awe-worthy views.  Here is a few […]

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Staycation fever has gripped the nation as our ability to travel abroad is looking fairly slim at the moment.  The UK has so many stunning places to explore that this unexpected chance to take a look at what is around us is the silver lining in the pretty awful cloud of this horrific virus.  With […]

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