
If you’re looking for things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District you’ll be spoilt for choice. When we were choosing where to stay…

If you’re looking for something truly unique to do in the Lake District, may I suggest a trip to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. Open for breakfast, lunch and…

Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District are high on the wish-list of many visitors to the area. Fans of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and…

If you’re looking for a book to get cosy with this autumn, may I recommend The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn. Following on from The…

When it comes to camping near Corfe Castle in Dorset, there are lots of good options. It’s an ideal location to base yourself in to…

The hashtag for Yorkshire Sculpture Park is “art without walls” which perfectly sums up the experience of a visit. The park, located in the 500-acre Bretton Hall estate,…

Disclosure: This review of The Salt Path by Raynor Winn contains affiliate links. If you click on them I receive a tiny commission at no…

It was my first visit to Manchester Christmas Markets this year and I don’t think I appreciated the scale of them beforehand. With more than…

As soon as we booked our Center Parcs stay in Sherwood Forest, one of the first things I started to think about was how we…

As any regular readers of The Grown Up Gap Year probably know by now, I love a quirky place to stay. So when I saw…