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The 8 Treasures of Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall is the most perfect moated timber framed manor house in Britain and probably the most famous. It was built bit by bit between the 1440’s and 1580’s and offers free guided tours. However, I recommend just wandering around by yourself which is ideal for engrossing oneself in the structure of the building. You’ll see…

Go Underground at Dolaucothi Gold Mine

I’ve been visiting Carmarthenshire for many years now due to having family in the area, but I’ve only just managed to get to Dolaucothi Gold Mine. What a treat was in store for me! I visited on a grey drizzly day, but as the most part of the attraction is underground, this is the perfect place to…

Mwnt Beach & Foel y Mwnt, West Wales

Mwnt Beach in West Wales is a gorgeous sandy beach set in a beautiful sheltered and secluded bay. In 2011, the Daily Mail placed Mwnt Beach at the top of its list of “Europe’s top ten loveliest hidden beaches.” I agree with the first part – it is a gorgeous sandy beach with no debris or litter in site. How…

The Rural Beauty Spots of East Cheshire

We are all guilty of being wooed by foreign climbs, spending our holidays travelling abroad, especially in the UK where our unpredictable climate makes us sun-seek. We neglect what’s literally on our doorstep! I’ve always lived in Cheshire and for the most part East Cheshire. I spent lots of holidays travelling to the Lake District or North…