I don’t do hotel reviews. BUT. A stay at Hever Castle is not an ordinary hotel! When my mom and I went to England, I had my eyes peeled for some cool places to stay. I’m normally a budget traveller but my mom… isn’t. When I brought up Hever Castle, my mom said, book it! So it was indeed a splurge.

This post is about my stay at Hever Castle. If you’d like an overview of a visit to Hever Castle, you can click here.

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For our trip to south Wales, Tenby was a no-brainer. It constantly ranks as one of the best places to visit for its medieval history and colorful seaside charm. We thought it was a very cute place to stop.

A Short History of Tenby

Tenby as we know it dates to the medieval era. It was invaded by the Normans in the 1100s where they built a castle (today a ruin). About 150 years later, the walls were built around the city that was now part of Pembrokeshire. It thrived during the medieval and Tudor eras as a major port … Continue reading

Rye is often considered one of England’s prettiest towns so it was high up on my bucket list. This trip we finally got to visit and it’s such a cute little place to spend the day.

A Brief History of Rye

The history of Rye probably dates back to the medieval era. It was a fairly large fishing village and port by the 11th century, when it was in Norman hands, and it came under the English crown in 1247. Because of its close proximity to Normandy, France, it quickly became fortified (the remnants of which you can see today).… Continue reading

When looking at towns to visit in Cornwall, Polperro was at the top of my list. It just looked so charming and I was excited to have a vegan fish n chips. It was definitely one of my favorite stops in Cornwall, and there’s a decent amount to see and do there, so I figured it may even warrant its own blog post.

Polperro’s History in a Nutshell

Polperro actually dates pretty far back, to at least the 13th century when it was first recorded. Its economy was focused on fishing for hundreds of years, just like many other Cornish … Continue reading

I don’t think a trip to Cornwall would be complete without Saint Michael’s Mount, arguably its most iconic place. Mirroring Mont St-Michel across the channel in Normandy, the castle towers high in Mount’s Bay and is super picturesque. But what exactly is it like to visit? We actually didn’t know what to expect but it was a lovely castle and made for a great day in Cornwall.

The History of Saint Michael’s Mount

There’s some debate as to the history of Saint Michael’s Mount and whether or not it came before or after its French twin, Mont St-Michel. It’s … Continue reading

Because of the Jane Austen connection, Lyme Regis was on our itinerary for our southern England trip. However this small city has a lot of seaside charm and a lovely beach, and it’s definitely worth the time to stop and stay. We both really enjoyed our time in the “Pearl of Dorset.”

A Short History of Lyme Regis

Artwork by Dmitry Bogdanov

I normally start my histories a few thousand years back, if not a few hundred. But the history of Lyme Regis that a lot of people know of is actually the prehistoric and dates back a few million … Continue reading

On our trip to England, we opted for the Stonehenge Stone Circle Experience. Stonehenge is one of the most well-known places in England and even the world. Thousands of people visit each day, so you may have heard that there’s a bit of crowd control and typical visitors aren’t allowed past the barriers which are several meters away from the stone circle.

One of the most popular responses I got to my posts from my UK trip were, “You got to go up close to Stonehenge??” Yes – because we booked the stone circle experience. It’s an experience after hours … Continue reading

“See a play at Shakespeare’s Globe” – that’s been on my bucket list for quite some time. When my mother and I visited London, we decided it was something we had to do and so I finally got to see my play! We opted for Richard III, a new one for me.

While I was planning on just putting my experience in my London travel guide, I made a ton of notes on what to expect that it made more sense to make a separate blog post. So without further ado (about nothing), here’s some of what to … Continue reading

Located just on the edge of the Cotswolds, Corsham is a town that a lot of people actually skip. We opted to visit since it seemed there was a bit to do there, plus it was easy to get to via bus. We were not disappointed! Corsham is such a lovely little place and we had a nice short visit.

A Brief History of Corsham

The town dates back to the middle ages when it thrived on wool. Corsham then became a mining town, where what’s known as “Bath Stone,” or the limestone seen throughout the nearby city of Bath, … Continue reading

Though small, Lacock was at the top of my England list because of its immense charm. Many films and TV shows were shot here, including Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice (1995), The Other Boleyn Girl, Galavant, etc. – to name some of my favorites. Starting from Bath, we got to visit this charming little place and were not disappointed.

A Brief History of Lacock & Lacock Abbey

Lacock (pronounced lay-cock) is a small place that dates back to the middle ages, but it doesn’t have the most eventful of histories. It’s always been a small town. A … Continue reading