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National Trust Properties in the Northwest

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The UK is full of fantastic hidden gems, from castles to cottages, country houses to the childhood homes for our nation’s greats, there is a so much to see on our little island. Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Buying Property in the UK

The following is a guest post. Leasehold, freehold, gazumping, stamp duty – buying a property in the UK involves learning a whole new vocabulary. But what do they all mean? And how would you go about buying that Cotswold country cottage or London apartment? The Continue Reading →

London’s Changing Skyline

There are changes afoot for my favorite city’s skyline and as usual, not everyone is happy about it but you can’t stop progress, as they say. However, what one calls progress another calls an eye-sore. So which is it? You decide. The Shard building Continue Reading →

Rooms to Rent in an Ancient Castle

The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s oldest college and its rooms Continue Reading →

British Telly Laughs in 2012

As usual there’s lots to look forward to in the world of British telly for 2012: some old favourites return, some sadly come to an end and some fresh new comedies premiere. I’m listing some of the ones I’m especially looking forward to here, but Continue Reading →

Win a trip to London from Acorn Media

One of my favorite resources for British DVDs is Acorn Media. If you haven’t seen their website, do check it out by clicking on the image below. They even have streaming available for some of your favorite British shows. While you’re there, don’t Continue Reading →

British Photo of the Week: The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare

I love this gorgeous photo which is a view out to the bay and The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England. Weston-super-Mare topped the list of my favorite British town names.   (Image credit: ©VisitBritain/ – Britain on View) Interested Continue Reading →

Britain: The Home of the Cuppa

Britain is known for many things, but one stands out – the British love a good cup of tea. With hundreds of tearooms scattered across the British countryside you too can fall in love with the nation’s favourite beverage. There are many things the British are Continue Reading →

British Films of 2012

Here are some of the British releases I’m looking forward to in the coming year. Please be aware, not all of the films here are necessarily filmed or produced in the UK but may star UK actors which is why I include them here. This list is by no means all-inclusive. The Continue Reading →

British Photo of the Week: Hot Air Balloons Over Leeds Castle

I know it’s winter but it seems both sides of the pond had lovely, un-winter like weather with warm temps and sunshine this past weekend. Isn’t it wonderful? We’re busy here working on our England itinerary for this spring and when I saw this Continue Reading →