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The historic northern city of Carlisle

2020-09-25
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 25, 2020
In: Carlisle, Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
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Today we made our way over the Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District to the historic northern city of Carlisle.Read More →

Visiting the ancient village of Cartmel in Cumbria

2020-09-24
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 24, 2020
In: Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
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Today we visited Holker Hall and Gardens as well as the village of Cartmel in southern Lakeland.Read More →

Hardknott Pass

Hardknott Pass – one of Britain’s most scenic journeys

2020-09-23
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 23, 2020
In: Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 2 Comments

The Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass were on our agenda for the day, they have a reputation of being the most scenic journeys in the UK.Read More →

The spectacular Honister Pass in the Lake District

2020-09-22
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 22, 2020
In: Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 3 Comments

Our destination today in the Lake District was the spectacular Honister Pass between Borrowdale and Buttermere.Read More →

Lake Windermere

A trip to beautiful Lake Windermere in the Lake District

2020-09-21
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 21, 2020
In: Lake District, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 2 Comments

On our first day in the Lake District we travelled to the beautiful Lake Windermere. Read More →

The fascinating and historic border town of Chester

2020-09-20
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: September 20, 2020
In: Chester, Travel, United Kingdom
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Today we visited the historic border city of Chester to see Bridge Street, Chester Cathedral and Eastgate Clock.Read More →

Visiting the Shard and the Tower of London

2019-10-13
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: October 13, 2019
In: London, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 1 Comment

Today in London we visited The Shard, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St. Katherine Docks and Old Spitalfields Market.Read More →

Visiting London in wet weather to see the British Museum

2019-10-12
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: October 12, 2019
In: London, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 5 Comments

It was a rainy day in London when we visited St. Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum, Covent Gardens Market, Trafalgar Square and the Gherkin.Read More →

Bristol

Finally visiting Bristol Harbour, M Shed, SS Great Britain and the Cathedral

2017-05-06
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: May 6, 2017
In: Bristol, Travel, United Kingdom
With: 1 Comment

Before flying out to Portugal we decided to take a look around the city of Bristol. I’ve never really visited the city properly. Even though I’ve flown from Bristol many times and watched Swansea City (normally lose) against both Rovers and City there.Read More →

Tales from our trip to Canterbury

2012-07-28
By: ynysforgan_jack
On: July 28, 2012
In: City-break, Travel, United Kingdom
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We recently visited the city of Canterbury in Kent. And after surviving the hottest hotel room north of the Sahara, these are our experiences.Read More →

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