England
I have a great passion for traveling and I would love to inspire others who share the same interest. Below, I have listed some of the places and ideas that have inspired my family's travel plans. I hope they can also inspire you for your own adventures!
These are some of the places that I have researched or intend to go to. Once we visit some place and I have first hand experience, you can read about it in the blog.
Things to Do
South West
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Stonehenge - Legendary neolithic monument made using stones transported from Wales & built for unknown purposes.
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The Roman Baths - Roman bathhouse & temple with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum & audio tour for kids.
South East
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Royal Pavilion - Distinctive Asian-style palace built for King George IV, with restored rooms, gardens and tours.
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Palace of Fun - Boardwalk amusement park in Brighton Beach
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British Airways i360 - This futuristic glass pod with a cocktail bar travels skyward for dramatic ocean & city views.
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1066 Battle Abbey - Medieval ruins and battlefield site with an interactive exhibition, a film about 1066 and a cafe.
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Smugglers Adventure - Series of underground tunnels tracing the steps of smugglers, with sound effects and costumed staff.
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Dover Castle - Military museum, medieval underground works, labyrinthine war-time tunnels, with views and tours.
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Canterbury Cathedral - Norman-built, CofE place of worship with organ recitals, Medieval stained glass and a vast library.
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Canterbury River Tour - Guided boat tours on the river focusing on historic buildings, monuments & literary sites.
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St Augustine's Abbey - Remains of a Saxon church established in 597 AD, with a museum, shop, picnic area & audio tour app.
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Leeds Castle - Travel from a medieval queen's room to the 1920s, plus gardens, golf, zip slides & falconry.
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London
Windsor Castle - Tour the historic royal castle full of spectacular art & antiques, plus grounds & a chapel.
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Hampton Court Palace - Famous seat of Henry VIII and his many wives, this palace received elegant Stuart-era modernisation.
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum - Museum with Victorian decor in the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional detective.
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Apollo Victoria Theatre - Long-running, big-name musicals showing in marine-themed, art deco former cinema.
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Temple Church - Church of England church built by the Knights Templar & made famous by the author Dan Brown.
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City Cruises London Tower Pier - London city Cruise with Lunch
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The Tower of London - Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.
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Jack the Ripper Museum - Grisly museum on 6 floors in a Victorian house recounting stories of the 1888 East End murderer.
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Jewel Tower - Tower of the original 14th-century Palace of Westminster, with ribbed-vault ceiling and exhibition.
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Westminster Abbey - Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066.
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The Royal Mews - A grand collection of royal transport including horses, cars & the fancy 1762 Gold State Coach
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The British Museum - Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures.
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Museum of Freemasonry - Pottery, prints and regalia, plus exhibitions, events and a reference-only library.
West Midlands
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Lord Leycester - Timber-framed buildings dating from the 14th century, plus pretty gardens, for tours and events.
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Warwick Castle - A stately mansion and famous Medieval castle surrounded by gardens, lawns and woodland.
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Center - 15th-century battle site museum with hands-on gallery, kids activities and guided battlefield walks.
East Midlands
Leicester Cathedral - Medieval building with ornate sculptures, a Georgian spire plus regular tours and choral services.
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King Richard III Visitor Centre - Modern museum featuring interactive exhibits on King Richard III's life, death & grave discovery.
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Leicester Castle - Iconic 11th-century castle with family-friendly tours focusing on architecture, history & more.
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Nottingham Castle - Mansion with displays on local history, decorative items and work by renowned international artists.
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Sherwood Forest - Nature reserve that has been wooded since the end of the last ice age & Robin Hood's legendary home.
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Where to Stay
South West
Widbrook Barns - Vibrant rooms in a warm bed-and-breakfast offering a BBQ, glamping huts & terraces.
South East
Modern 2 bedroom apartment in the Heart of Historic Hastings Old Down - VRBO
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Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel and Spa - Traditionally styled hotel opposite the harbour with Marco Pierre White restaurants, a spa & a gym.
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Pilgrims Hotel - Traditionally decorated en suite bedrooms in a 16th-century establishment with a bar and restaurant.
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The Black Horse Inn - B&B lodges in the grounds of an 18th-century inn with a rustic bar and Modern British restaurant.
London
Home in Greater London - AirBnB
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Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5 Hotel - Simple rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant with runway views and meeting space.
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Gatwick Inn Hotel - Relaxed rooms with minifridges & coffeemakers in a straightforward hotel offering a garden.
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West Midlands
Knights Village at Warwick Castle -Old-world accommodations in a relaxed resort on the grounds of Warwick Castle, plus free breakfast.
East Midlands
The Gresham Aparthotel - Polished units featuring kitchenettes in a chic apartment hotel with a gym & a restaurant/bar.
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Park Plaza Nottingham - Warm rooms & suites in a low-key hotel with a Pan-Asian restaurant, a 24-hour bar & a gym.
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Dining Out
South West
South East
Tempest Inn - Seafood is the highlight of the pub menu at this contemporary venue located on the seafront.
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The Stag Inn - This cosy old whitewashed pub has 2 bars, inglenook fireplaces, a dining room and mummified cats.
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Canterbury Tales - Relaxed, cosy pub with an open log fire serving real ales, cocktails, music and comfort grub.
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Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle - Evening-only seasonal British cuisine served in converted 1600s barn with terrace and castle views.
London
The Soak - Plushly decorated venue with an oval-shaped bar & live DJs & jazz in a grade II listed building.
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Lost Souls Pizza Camden - 90s Nostalgia Vampire themed Restaurant
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Sarastro - Opera boxes and gold drapes adorn this flamboyant restaurant serving Turkish mezes and mains.
East Midlands
Cross Keys Nottingham - Stalwart pub with wood-panelled rooms, cask ales and craft beers, plus an upstairs dining room.
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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem - Ancient pub built into stone caves with a charming, wonky interior & resident ghosts, plus food.