Just outside of London is Anne Boleyn’s Hever Castle, her childhood home. So, if you’re visiting England soon, a day trip from London to the castle would be perfect! Sometimes known as Anne Boleyn Castle, it is a quiet estate compared to the bustle of other English Heritage locations in the UK. When I was…
Have you always wanted to stay in a mansion but don’t have the budget for it? Me too! But worry not, as a magnificent Georgian mansion set on three acres, the YHA Stratford upon Avon hostel is the perfect accommodation for those on a budget. Formerly named the Hemmingford House, this hostel is only two…
Where was Shakespeare born? The hometown of Shakespeare is located in Stratford upon Avon in England. Using the voucher I had received on the walk, I got a two-for-one discount to enter this fantastic historic home overseen by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Visiting Shakespeare’s Hometown If you plan to do the Stratford Town Walk and…
For a while now, I have wanted to visit Stratford upon Avon, the hometown of William Shakespeare. So, taking a guided Stratford upon Avon walking tour with the one day I had was a great idea! There are a few walking tours in Stratford upon Avon, but I decided on the Stratford Town Walk. On…
After my trip to Stonehenge, we visited the Avebury Stone Circle and saw JRR Tolkien’s talking tree. The Avebury Stone Circle is a Neolithic henge containing three stone circles around the village of Avebury England. It’s the largest stone circle in Europe and home to the trees that inspired JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings…
Hampton Court Palace was once home to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Henry the 8th, William III of England, and many others. Below, you’ll find a review of the Hampton Court Palace tour I took and get a glimpse of what an incredible place this truly is. You’ll also find recommendations on how to get to Hampton…
Looking for a hostel in Soho London? Or one near Oxford Street? Then look no further as I’ve stayed at the YHA on Oxford Street and thoroughly enjoyed my time there! As I had gone to the YHA London Central location last time, I chose to check out the YHA Oxford Street location on this…
Are you a Sherlockian looking for an easy way to see London for free? Well then, let me be your tour guide to this self-guided walking tour of London inspired by the famous detective I built just for you! Taking a walking tour is an excellent way to see several important locations of the world-renowned…
Are you heading across the pond for the first time? Do you need to know what you can do with 2 days in London? There are many wonderful things to see that can easily fill up your 2 day London itinerary! Such as getting Globe Theatre tickets, doing a Tower of London tour, or heading…
One of the most highly anticipated events on my trip to Europe was the Sherlock Holmes Museum in London. I had missed 221b Baker St on my last trip and was determined not to miss it again as I’ve been a fan of Sherlock for quite a while now! With all the hullabaloo over BBC…
