It’s English Tourism Week. To celebrate, Velvet visits five top local attractions, all part of our area’s Great Days Out group Ely Cathedral: Globally recognised as ‘one of the wonders of the Medieval ...

Thornbury Castle and I have history. The old house I grew up in was linked to the Tudor castle by a secret underground ...

FAMILY fun, adventure and let’s face it, value for money, is what we all want out of a day trip. New research has now revealed where you will find the best value attractions in the UK with ...

From the frolics of the St. Patrick's Ball to the Eucharistic Congress, Dublin Castle has hosted colourful and important events on March 17th ...

Six charming destinations for Americans to retire in Europe and "enjoy a high-quality lifestyle for under $1,500 a month’ ...

Solo travel is one of the most rewarding ways to see the world, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace, and ...

Several Arthurian sites surround this town: the king is said to have built nearby Brougham Castle and the (Roman) fort at Plumpton Voreda; and the Neolithic henge at Eamont Bridge is claimed to be the ...

Visitors may flock to Edinburgh each August for the stellar line-up of shows and stand-up, but it’s the food and drink scene ...

Reachable via direct trains from London King's Cross station, York is home to a remarkable cathedral called York Minster, ...

Nestled in Northumberland National Park, this charming cottage is perfectly placed to explore nature, go stargazing, and ...

With the colours of spring emerging, there's no better time to get out and explore the stunning sights of the North East as ...

Sitting at the crossroads of history and natural beauty, Tewkesbury and the wider North Gloucestershire region offer a ...