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the lake district

Things to do near Cockermouth in the Lake District

May 5, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

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…

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Bassenthwaite Lake Station sign

A review of Bassenthwaite Lake Station

April 28, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK, UK travel

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…

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The Lingholm Estate walled garden, one of the Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District

The best Beatrix Potter attractions in the Lake District

April 20, 2023
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK

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…

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The Wild Silence

The Wild Silence by Raynor Winn book review

November 14, 2021
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, England, UK

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…

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Corfe Castle

Camping near Corfe Castle, Dorset

September 28, 2021
emilyann.elliott
Campervan, camping, UK travel

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…

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Amelia Earhart quote at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Visiting Yorkshire Sculpture Park

June 27, 2021
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, UK travel, Yorkshire

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,…

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sunset over a beach

A review of The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

June 14, 2020
emilyann.elliott
#travelbookclub, books

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…

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Bratwurst stall

7 tips for visiting Manchester Christmas Markets

December 9, 2019
emilyann.elliott
UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

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…

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A Center Parcs lodge

Ten ways to save money at Center Parcs

June 10, 2019
emilyann.elliott
Baby travel, England, family travel, UK, weekend breaks

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…

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The horsebox at Brooks Country House Hotel

Staying in a horsebox at Brooks Country House Hotel

November 4, 2018
emilyann.elliott
England, family travel, Quirky stays, UK, UK travel, weekend breaks

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…

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