The Brecon Beacons National Park in mid-Wales has long been a favourite with horse-riders and pony-trekkers. For those who love riding, the Brecon Beacons provides an ideal environment in which to enjoy this pastime. With National Park status, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty and treks on the mountainsides, across streams and through [...]
It seems that the area around Windsor is just saturated with interesting things to do. As a place to visit as a family, there is something here to appeal to everyone. Mums, Dads and kids are bound to find something they will enjoy. The nearest airfield is West London aero Club, White Waltham, which is [...]
If you’ve ever seen Robot Wars on TV and wished you could have a go, then now’s your chance! The children’s museum Eureka! in Halifax is launching s new attraction ‘Robogeddon’ for the school holidays (22 July to 3 September), giving visitors the opportunity to experience a Robot Wars-style encounter first hand. Robogeddon is the [...]
Just off the coast of Normandy lies an unspoilt island where you will find the famous Guernsey Cattle. The island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands is a quiet haven of charm and sophistication that will take you away from the stresses of your daily life. A coach tour of the island will take you [...]
Jersey is one of the Channel Islands that lie only fifteen miles from the French coast. Warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream, Jersey enjoys a mild climate with Spring arriving early and Summer lingering. It’s consistently the sunniest place in the UK. The island’s rich history still shows through with a mixture of [...]
Steeped in history, the walled town of Caernarfon, North Wales dates back to the time of the ancient Romans. The Roman name for the town was Segontium and the present name means “fort in Afron”. The famous Caernarfon Castle dominates the town from its location on the banks of the River Seiont. The castle was [...]
Walking into Portmeirion is like entering a fairy tale. Located on the peninsula between Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth in North Wales, Portmeirion was built between 1925 and 1976 by the architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. In an area blessed with stunningly beautiful scenery, this is the most imaginative and elaborate folly built in Britain. Rainbow coloured houses [...]
Blackpool airport is right in the middle of the town, making this traditional seaside destination not only family friendly, but pilot friendly as well! Blackpool is possibly most famous for the Blackpool illuminations which began in 1879 with just eight elctric arc lamps. Now the display lasts 66 nights, stretches for six miles, uses 1 [...]
Take the opportunity to visit a World Heritage Site and imagine yourself back in the time of the ancient Roman world in Britain. The construction of the wall was ordered by the Emperor Hadrian in A.D. 122 to separate the land of the Britons from the land of the Picts. The wall stretched from the [...]

