Henrietta Park: Bath’s Tranquil Green Haven Away from the City’s Hustle Saturday, August 9, 2025 henrietta bath park greenflag heritage gardens nature conservation tranquility community Among Bath’s many picturesque spots, Henrietta Park stands out as a serene oasis perfect for relaxation. Awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the third consecutive year, this historic seven-acre park is nestled in the … Read More
Hestercombe Gardens Historic Attraction Enters Administration Amid Financial Challenges Friday, August 8, 2025 hestercombe gardens administration heritage trust estate weddings conservation somerset attraction Hestercombe Gardens, a cherished historic attraction featuring a 16th-century house and beautifully landscaped gardens, has entered administration due to financial difficulties. The estate, which also serves as a popular … Read More
Yeovil Town Revives Nearly Century-Old “Lucky Spuds” Tradition for Good Fortune Friday, August 8, 2025 yeovil football tradition heritage potatoes luckyspuds anniversary footballhistory nationalleague facup sport As Yeovil Town Football Club marks a remarkable 130 years, it’s turning back the clock to revive one of its most endearing traditions. Nearly 90 years after it first captured the imagination of fans, the club has reintroduced … Read More
Lichfield: England’s Most ‘English’ City Hidden in Plain Sight Thursday, August 7, 2025 lichfield england cathedral samueljohnson history tourism festival park market heritage Nestled just north of Birmingham in the heart of Staffordshire lies Lichfield, a charming city acclaimed as the “most English place” in the country. Positioned near the geographic center of England and the most … Read More
‘Exciting’ plans breathe new life into derelict toll house beside Weston-super-Mare pier Thursday, August 7, 2025 birnbeck restoration tollhouse heritage westonsupermare rnli community pier historicengland museum Historic England has allocated over £100,000 towards the restoration of the derelict toll house at Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, aiming to revitalize this iconic structure and create a welcoming public space. Birnbeck … Read More
Worle Library Faces Closure Amid Extensive Wet Rot and Budget Cuts Wednesday, August 6, 2025 library worle northsomerset wetrot closure budgetcuts community heritage consultation preservation Worle Library is on the brink of closure after a building inspection revealed extensive wet rot and damp issues in the facility it was moved into eight years ago. In 2017, North Somerset Council relocated the library from its … Read More