Some meals are simply eaten, others become lore. We have scoured the countryside for the best alfresco dining spots this summer and trust us, even after you’ve moved on, they will stay with you. At each one, food and flavour comes together with a picturesque backdrop to form a kind of dreamscape that’s otherworldly and […]
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Visit Charlbury: discover The Bull, voted best pub in the UK
EX There’s a moment – stepping off the train at Charlbury, maybe – when you pause. The air’s a touch cleaner. The trees feel somehow older, wiser. And somewhere, just out of view, someone is pouring a pint you really want to drink.
The best foodie pop ups in the Cotswolds, Hereford and the Forest-of-Dean
Tucked between honey-hued hills and winding county lanes, the Cotswolds is best known for its postcard prettiness and slow-paced charm – but look a little closer and you’ll find something altogether more tantalising simmering beneath the surface. In recent years, this bucolic corner of the country has quietly become a magnet for a new wave […]
Animal experiences in the Forest of Dean
As well as the local wildlife, petting zoos, llama walks and swooping hawks are waiting for you in the Forest of Dean. From farm visits to more up close and personal experiences you’re sure to meet your new favourite animal on your next visit to the Forest of Dean. Wye Valley Alpacas Not your usual […]
The best waterfalls in the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds, renowned for its rolling hills and picturesque villages, offers a variety of scenic walks. While the region isn’t particularly known for large waterfalls, there are several charming spots where gentle cascades and water features enhance the natural beauty. Keep reading for the best waterfall spots in the Cotswolds. Siccaridge Wood and Frome Valley […]
Ten one-of-a-kind countryside festivals you might not have heard of
1 Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Walk through the tents of a medieval encampment passing knights and maidens as they prepare for battle at this unique countryside festival. It is the largest free medieval gathering in Europe centred around the re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury. Armour clashes and broadswords sweep through the air as arrows fly […]
An introduction to the Forest of Dean
If you’re looking for somewhere to get away from it all, where nature surrounds you and the views are outstanding, where history can be discovered and footsteps into a fantasy land can be followed, then you’ve found it in the Forest of Dean. These ancient royal hunting grounds cover more than 8000 hectares giving you […]
The best houses to spend the Easter holidays in
As the days are getting longer and snippets of sunshine are breaking through, we can see that Spring is on its way! As the Easter holiday beckons colour starts to creep back into the world with snowdrops, bluebells and daffodils, the bleating of newly born lambs fills the air and baskets are filled with chocolatey […]
Family friendly things to do in Wiltshire this February half term
Make February half term a dazzle of excitement and adventures with our favourite family friendly things to do in Wiltshire. After getting through the slog of January we could all use a little pick me up so gather the family together and have some fun! Longleat Winter Wonders Week Make your children’s dreams come true […]