From the largest gorge in the United Kingdom to the most popular cheese in the world, there are certainly plenty of interesting and unique things to discover in the town of Cheddar. Cheddar is most known for being the birthplace of cheddar cheese but there are many more fun things to see and do in … Read more
Often described as England’s smallest city, Wells still manages to pack a lot of interesting sights into its tiny borders. Wells is most known for its cathedral and collection of holy wells (which give the town its name) but there’s more to discover here than just those attractions. In this post, we’ll be sharing our … Read more
It’s a town immortalized in British pop culture thanks to a bread commercial once voted the nation’s favourite ever, but there’s much more to the charming Dorset town of Shaftesbury than just a nostalgic ode to bread. Commonly known as the gateway to the Southwest, Shaftesbury is located just a stone’s throw away from some … Read more
When it comes to charming places to visit in Dorset, one of our favourite under-the-radar gems is the riverside market town of Wimborne Minster. Wimborne Minster is best known for its stunning church of the same name, but we discovered a variety of fun and interesting things to explore here beyond just this iconic attraction. In … Read more
From ancient myths and religious history to great shopping and a world-famous music festival, those looking for interesting places to visit in Glastonbury will be blown away by this small but fascinating destination. Glastonbury is most known for hosting the Glastonbury Music Festival as well as its links to both Joseph of Arimathea and King … Read more
From majestic castle ruins to a quaint model village, those looking for places to visit in the small village of Corfe Castle will be pleasantly surprised by how much there is to see and do. While Corfe Castle is most known for the picturesque and historic castle ruins that gave the town its name, that’s … Read more
The Chalice Well is a mystical destination on the outskirts of Glastonbury in South West England. Famed for its connection to the spiritual world, visitors to the well come in search of its unique energy, peaceful gardens, and healing waters. Little wonder why it has long been regarded as “a place to soothe the soul … Read more
Kingston Lacy is a stunning National Trust property located in the Dorset countryside that is famed for its sprawling estate and gardens, opulent Italianate manor house, and impressive collection of art and antiquities. Owned by the ultra-wealthy Bankes family since the 17th century, Kingston Lacy has undergone several makeovers over the years, most notably in … Read more
Known the world over for its buttery limestone cottages and rolling green hills, the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (more commonly known just as ‘the Cotswolds’) is truly one of the most spectacular places to visit in England. Spread across approximately 800 square miles and multiple counties, the exact borders of the Cotswolds region … Read more
From pristine Blue Flag beaches to a quirky, cluttered Old Town, the seaport of Poole offers visitors so much to enjoy while exploring Dorset. Poole is most known for containing Europe’s largest natural harbour (and the second-largest in the world after Sydney, Australia) and many excellent beaches, but there is definitely more to discover than … Read more