On the very edge of Dartmoor along narrow wooded lanes and arable farmland are two tors that many people are unaware even exist. Set just over a mile of each other, it’s said that Blackingstone Rock and Heltor were formed after a dispute between King Arthur and the Devil. About Blackingstone ...
Chagford Guide: A Historic Stannary Town on Dartmoor
Situated on the northeastern edge of Dartmoor is the attractive ancient stannary town of Chagford. Steeped in history, with small independent shops, numerous places to eat and plenty of accommodation, Chagford is the perfect place to spend a mini-break and discover the wider Devon region. A ...
St Michael’s Mount Garden: A Tropical Paradise in Cornwall
Palm trees sway in the breeze. Many are easily the size of a small car, and there are plenty of cacti you wouldn't believe could grow in Cornwall. Steep steps are cut from the overhanging rocks, and the temperature soars above the mid-twenties. Exotic flowers and bushes from far-flung places line ...
A Brief Guide to the Jewel Tower of the Royal Palace of Westminster
The Jewel Tower is, please excuse the pun, quite literally a hidden gem waiting to be discovered on your next visit to the Houses of Parliament. Although only small in size the 14th-century tower offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and workings of the Palace of Westminster over the last ...
A Guide to Little Petherick: A Hidden Gem Close to Padstow
Just over three miles from Padstow you'll find a small village, Little Petherick, nestled in the picturesque wooded valley of Little Petherick Creek, a tidal tributary of the River Camel. Little Petherick is served by a modest looking parish church whose exterior conceals what ‘The Buildings of ...
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