~ UK adventures ~
Finding Tommy near Durham
Created by artist Ray Lonsdale, the Tommy Statue, officially titled "1101," is a striking war memorial located in Seaham, County Durham, England.
Exploring the incredible Dover Castle
Often referred to as the "Key to England”, Dover Castle, located in Kent, England, is one of the most iconic and historically significant castles in the UK.
Experiencing the grandeur of an empty Windsor Castle in winter
Windsor Castle, located in Berkshire, England, is the world's oldest and largest inhabited castle, serving as a royal residence for over 1,000 years and remaining an official home of the British monarch.
Seeing the remarkable Royal Observatory Greenwich in Central London
The Royal Observatory Greenwich, located in London, England, is a historic site of immense scientific significance.
Finding the Robert Burns (aka 'The Bard') statue in central London
Robert Burns, born on January 25, 1759, in Alloway, Scotland, is celebrated as one of Scotland's greatest poets and lyricists, and his significant cultural influence is commemorated with a statue on Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Exploring the stunning Barbican Conservatory (like a movie set!)
The Barbican Conservatory in London is a hidden oasis nestled within the brutalist architecture of the Barbican Centre, one of the city's most renowned cultural landmarks.
Seeing the Bolt’s Law standing engine, near Rookhope, in Weardale
The information plaque mounted nearby highlights that it was made in 1846 by the Weardale Iron Company and was part of the Bolt's Law Railway Incline, the highest standard-gauge railway in the UK at the time, designed to transport iron ore and limestone from Rookhope to Tow Law Ironworks.
Seeing Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most iconic literary landmarks in the world. It's the house where William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest playwright and poet in the English language, was born and spent his childhood. The house is located on Henley Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, a picturesque town in Warwickshire, England.