Life in Birmingham is pretty sweet, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit in the UK, plus some exciting international travel inspiration!
Whilst there are very few arts that I've mastered quite as finely as that of packing my hand-luggage; the start of my holidays would certainly be made a tad less stressful if I didn't have to scurry past...
If you’ve explored every inch of Black Country Living Museum, but still want to see more of life during the Industrial Revolution, then I’ve got the day trip for you. Just 40 minutes in the car (or an hou...
Hundreds of thousands of dahlias are set to bloom just 45 minutes from Birmingham this August. The stunning floral display will spread across a seasonal field in Worcestershire’s Wychbold—with over 60 var...
From Shakespeare’s Birthplace to the living history museum, Tudor World, Stratford-upon-Avon might seem like the obvious place to visit this summer for a slice of 16th-century life. But for a quiet Tudor...
Just an hour from Birmingham, the Prince of Wales has placed a 600-acre farm up for sale in Herefordshire. Hill Farm and Seed Farm, with a joint guide price of £6.65 million, can be found in Cradley near...
Don’t get me wrong. I love living in a big city like Birmingham. But sometimes, it all gets a little too much, and I need a break from the hustle and bustle of crowds and traffic. Luckily, Birmingham is...
Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest tree gardens in Britain, dating back to 1855, and is home to over 300 species from across the world. But even knowing all that won’t prepare you for the mesmerising vi...
The humble plum was one of the first fruits ever domesticated by humans. But, while still grown and eaten all over the world, they’re often overlooked for other summer stone fruits like peaches or cherrie...
What does every seaside town need? Amusement parks, ice cream parlours, fish ‘n’ chip shops, the list goes on, but what about a beach? Well, sandy shores may not be as integral as you first think, as Stou...
While it may feel like the sun is going to be shining forever and ever in this heatwave. It’s good to remember that the good weather won’t stick around. Come winter, expect grey skies everywhere in the We...