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Our O2 climb Experience – Up at the O2
I have wanted to do the o2 climb since I saw Jean Slater do it on Eastenders (random I know, but I guess that was what made me aware that this was even an option!). We booked in advance online where visitors can choose a daytime, twilight or sunset climb. Prices vary slightly depending on… Read more
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Four Waterfalls Walk – Brecon Beacons
We did this walk the morning after the Fontaines dc Cardiff Castle concert, to clear our heads a bit! We were staying in the centre of Cardiff and the drive from there took us just over an hour. It is not easily accessible by public transport but that’s not to say its impossible. A combination… Read more
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My Gluten Free Supermarket Favourites
I do try not to eat a lot of processed foods but sometimes life gets in the way and you need to grab something fast. I also like to try things that I can’t usually get gluten free in a restaurant. There are plenty of other supermarket own brands that are amazing quality but Asda,… Read more
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Ten UK UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit this Summer
Many of these attractions cover large areas with various activities on offer throughout the year, so you can pick and choose the areas and activities that suit you and your budget. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire Enjoy three attractions in one with a day out at Fountains Abbey. The Abbey is… Read more
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A day trip from Krakow to Energylandia
Our seven day trip to Krakow was originally built around the idea of wanting to visit Energylandia. We are coaster fans but not particularly big fans of other types of theme park ride so this one was high on our list as it has the highest number of rollercoasters in Europe. We debated getting the… Read more
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A day out at St Fagan’s Museum, South Wales
St Fagans open air museum is located a 20 minutes drive from Cardiff City centre or just over half an hour on the number 32 bus which runs every hour from the bus station. We opted for the bus however we soon realised when we arrived that we wouldn’t be able to spend the full… Read more
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A guided tour of Cardiff Castle
We have visited Cardiff Castle before and looked around some rooms of the house that are included as part of the standard entry price. This time we chose to pay the £4 extra for the Castle House Tour as we were keen to see some of the additional rooms not accessible with a general ticket… Read more
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A ghostly stay at Chillingham Castle
We take a trip to Chillingham Castle in Northumberland to attend one of their legendary ghost tours, hoping to see for ourselves some of the Castle’s long dead residents…… As we make our way up the long drive toward the castle, the afternoon is already growing suitably grey and damp with what appears to be… Read more
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A British History of Cocktails
The cocktail may feel like a modern invention, but cocktails been available in the UK in some form since the Victorian era – their origins possibly going back even further. Many popular drinks have their roots in medicine. A form of gin and tonic was first given as a medicinal treatment in areas affected by… Read more
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A tour of London’s Blue Plaques
London’s Iconic Blue Plaques The blue plaque system first was set up in 1866 to mark the homes of famous people in the greater London area and is now run by English Heritage. We take a look at where you can see blue plaques for some of the world’s best-known musician’s and composers…… Bob Marley … Read more
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