Discovering Costa del Croydon: South London's Free Pop-Up Beach That Truly Delivers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 croydon beach family summer free popup activities food community london Keeping children entertained during the summer break can often be challenging and expensive, especially when trips to traditional seaside destinations involve steep travel costs and entry fees. As a lifelong Londoner, my … Read More
Bridport: Dorset’s Vibrant ‘Notting Hill-on-Sea’ Perfect for Day Trips Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridport dorset seaside travel coast food culture beaches accommodation events Nestled close to Somerset’s border, Bridport is a charming seaside town that offers the perfect destination for a day trip or a relaxing getaway. Known as ‘Dorset’s eventful town,’ Bridport is alive with culture, stunning … Read More
A Victorian Pub with a Twist: The Victoria Hotel’s Dad Jokes and Classic Charm Saturday, August 16, 2025 pubs burnham-on-sea victoriahotel dadjokes victorian history food starters hospitality humor After a sun-soaked day on the Burnham-on-Sea beach, the challenge isn’t just quenching your hunger—it’s choosing from the many local pubs nearby. Within steps of the seafront, I spotted no fewer than five, with many more … Read More
‘I Visited James May’s Wiltshire Pub and One Thing Really Impressed Me’ Friday, August 15, 2025 jamesmay royaloak wiltshire pub community food grandtour review swallowcliffe uk Following in the footsteps of his Grand Tour co-star Jeremy Clarkson, James May has made his mark on the pub scene — but with a very different motivation. In 2020, May bought a stake in The Royal Oak, an 18th-century, … Read More
A Charming Countryside Pub Hidden Next to the M4 Motorway Wednesday, August 13, 2025 pub countryside hospitality food ale motorway hambrook garden festival restaurant The hospitality industry is facing tough challenges, with over a thousand bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs closing since last October. But stepping into The White Horse at Hambrook, you’d hardly believe it. On a busy … Read More
I Tried Bar and Block’s £10 Steak and Left Feeling More Than Satisfied Sunday, August 10, 2025 steak lunch affordable bath barandblock sirloin restaurant dining food menu Many of us crave a quality steak but often hold back due to budget constraints, reserving it only for special occasions. However, Bar and Block, a popular steakhouse in Bath, has changed the game with its new £10 lunch menu … Read More