The Foody Traveller
The most spectacular feature of Britain’s canal network is surely the 1007-feet long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which takes the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee near Chirk. Narrowboats cross it in a metal trough which has a towpath on one side and a sheer 126 feet drop on the other. No matter how many times you […]
When you think of Scotland and its culinary offerings, haggis, porridge or deep-fried Mars bars might well spring to mind. However, Scotland has a far more diverse range of goodies to offer locals and visitors alike. Premier Inn has taken a closer look at Scottish food and drink and discovered some interesting facts about some delicious […]
It was on a trip to Nottinghamshire that Anna Hyman finally came to grips with art of bread making and also discovered not only a stunning Walled Kitchen Garden but also a terrific B&B. It was dark by the time the 18.55 train from Nottingham had pulled into Whitwell station a few minutes before 20.00. […]
Nottingham Underground had been a fascinating experience for Anna Hyman but she also needed to feel the fresh air on her face and discover what else this friendly, lively city had to offer. Apart from its obvious attractions – like its castle, music hall and dungeons Nottingham is also an excellent destination for lovers of […]
Feature image credit:Â VisitEngland Anna Hyman had long wanted to visit Nottingham. The grandfather she never knew, had been orphaned as a little boy, and sent to live with relatives who lived on the edge of the city. His daughter, my mother, spoke fondly of her visits to them, the city and its legendary Goose Fair. […]
The historic small market town of Faversham is a good reason in its own right to make a visit to Kent, but it also has a very good boutique hotel and restaurant as Anna Hyman discovered. Nestling on the bank of a creek a small settlement rapidly developed into a port. The land was fertile, […]