Historic Weekends

History-fuelled weekends for the nerd inside you

A Weekend in Bristol: Brunel Special

Although Isambard Kingdom Brunel wasn’t born in Bristol, the city is home to 7 of his most ingenious creations. In

24 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia's charm capital

If you have limited time to spend in Croatia’s white-stone charm capital, Dubrovnik, then this itinerary takes in the main

The Weekend Alternative To Amsterdam: Utrecht

Whilst Amsterdam had its back turned, the city of Utrecht was busy putting itself on the map. In 2015, the

Easy Peasy Weekends: A Weekend in Yorkshire

Travelling to Yorkshire for the weekend easily feels like time travel. As the motorway slides out of sight behind you,

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City Delights: 10 Free Things to do in York on Your Weekend Visit

From the quirky to the curious, the modern to the historic these are the best free things to do in

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Easy Peasy Weekend: 48 hours in Herefordshire

Whether you’re looking for a cycling, canoeing or walking adventure, or you want to kick back with incredible food and

10 must-visit castles in Northumberland fit for a princess

Planning a trip to beautiful Northumberland? Well get these 10 cracking castles on your to-visit list pronto!

The Royal Windsor Steam Express: quite possibly one of the loveliest train trips to take

Hop aboard the stunning Royal Windsor Steam Express from Victoria to Windsor for a touch of old world glamour –

8 Things to Do in Windsor for a Right Royal Weekend

When it comes to royal things to do in Windsor, the town has enough historical pulling power to render the

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Easy Peasy Weekends: Visiting Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle

Spellbinding Alnwick Castle in Northumberland is a must for Harry Potter fans who want to fly a broomstick on the

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Pretty & Historic

In Love with Lilac: Cosy and Colourful Holiday Cottage Morpeth

Lilac Cottage is a super-sweet holiday cottage in Morpeth, full of springtime personality and thoughtful touches. Sleeps 4. Dog Friendly. From £190pn.

Morpeth, Northumberland
https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/83679-lilac-cottage--morpeth

Literary Dorset: A trip back in time at Thomas Hardy’s Cottage

Get ready for some serious Victorian allure as you discover the birthplace of Dorset’s most famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy. Amongst towering oaks and a collage of greens, browns and oranges lies a large thatch cottage – the childhood home of Thomas Hardy, called simply Hardy’s Cottage. Located within…

Dorchester, Dorset
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardys-cottage

Historic & Central

Historic Hotels: Green Dragon Hotel Hereford

With roots dating back more than 900 years, The Green Dragon Hotel in Hereford is one of the oldest hotels in Britain. Dog-friendly, historic, and splendid!

Hereford, Herefordshire
https://www.greendragonhotel.com/

£300pn

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On the Water

A stay aboard SULA Lightship will really float your boat

SULA Lightship is the only UK lightship you can stay on overnight. Beautifully restored with 2 luxury bedrooms sleeping 4 adults. From £275pn.

Gloucester, UK
https://www.sulalightship.com/

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Dog-Friendly

The Eastbury Hotel - An Elegant Sherborne Hotel in the Heart of Hardy's Dorset

A beautiful Georgian townhouse hotel with fabulous rooms and suites, a walled garden, award-winning restaurant and unique garden spa.

Sherborne, Dorset
https://theeastburyhotel.co.uk/

Riverside Views

Riverside Views

Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth. A Beautiful and Historical Place to Stay

The Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth has so much to offer: fabulous river views, beautiful rooms, delicious food - and historical charm by the ship load.

Dartmouth, Devon

On The Seafront

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Great for Groups

Stunning Seafront Holiday Cottage in Lyme Regis: Sundial House

Loved by locals and admired by visitors, Sundial House holiday cottage in Lyme Regis is a unique and stunning place to call home for a weekend, or longer. Sleeps 9 in 5 double rooms.