7 of the best pilgrimages in the UK
While traditional religious practices may be on the decline, pilgrimages — meditative, multi-day hikes — are experiencing a ...
5 Old-Timey Easter Traditions We Don’t See Anymore
Easter is linked to a number of traditions, some religious, others not. Today, people celebrate the holiday with brunches, ...
The little UK city overshadowed by famous neighbours but crying out for more tourists
Renowned for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and strong connections to the medieval and monastic past, the city has ...
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Chartres Cathedral
Criterion (ii): Chartres Cathedral has exercised considerable influence on the development of Gothic art in France and beyond ... that was imitated in Cologne in Germany, Westminister in England and ...
Britain’s 15 poshest towns (perfect for a spring getaway)
Posh is a bit of a love-hate thing, isn’t it? Most of us, the lesser-privileged masses, nurture an envious dislike for those ...
St. Patrick's Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York and other cities
The parades are meant to commemorate Ireland’s patron saint but have become a celebration of Irish heritage globally.
'Youth Hostels are unlike anything else in the UK - but we risk losing them'
There are more than 150 Youth Hostel Association hostels across England and Wales providing cheap bed and board to many, but the organisation is facing a huge challenge ...
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Canal & River Trust publishes new Places to Visit in Yorkshire & North East guide to inspire great days out by the water this Easter
The UK’s largest canal charity the Canal & River Trust has published a new free Places to Visit in Yorkshire & the North East ...
The 10 greatest road trips in Britain
The UK might not have the empty roads of Route 66 or the eerie landscapes of Iceland’s Route One, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in diversity. In fact, a road trip can be the ideal way to ...