Why Visiting Canterbury Left Me Underwhelmed Despite Its Popularity Saturday, August 16, 2025 canterbury travel uk architecture tourism transport nightlife henparty medieval cityscape As a travel enthusiast still new to exploring beyond familiar places, I’ve come to appreciate that sometimes adventures don’t require distant flights—they can be found right in your own backyard. Growing up in London, I’ve … Read More
Restoration Begins on Europe’s Oldest Intact Medieval Street Monday, August 11, 2025 vicarsclose restoration medieval wells cathedral heritage architecture conservation fundraising historic A significant £7 million restoration project has commenced to preserve Vicars' Close, a Grade I-listed medieval street located in Wells, Somerset. Built in 1348, Vicars' Close is believed to be Europe’s oldest medieval street … Read More
Tiny Town Near Somerset That Looks Like It's Straight Out of a Fairytale Monday, August 4, 2025 shaftesbury somerset goldhill fairytale town england travel tourism medieval scenic Nestled close to Somerset, the charming town of Shaftesbury captivates visitors with its enchanting, storybook-like appearance. Renowned for Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street often hailed as one of the prettiest in the world, … Read More
Thrilling Medieval Jousting Comes to Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Tuesday, July 22, 2025 jousting medieval knights dorset horse entertainment countryside show farming family Prepare to be transported back to the age of knights and chivalry as the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show in Dorset presents one of the UK’s most electrifying theatrical horse events on August 13th and 14th. For the first time … Read More
Church Clock Believed to Be 600 Years Old Restored to Former Glory Sunday, June 29, 2025 clock restoration somerset history medieval church heritage timepiece montacute timelapse St Catherine’s Church in Montacute, near Yeovil, Somerset, is celebrating the return of what experts now believe to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. This cherished turret clock, originally thought to date … Read More
Medieval Somerset Bridge to Receive £150,000 Flood Protection Upgrade Tuesday, June 10, 2025 somerset exmoor tarrsteps floodprevention riverbarle medieval restoration floodplain ecology conservation A cherished medieval bridge in Somerset is set to benefit from a £150,000 flood prevention initiative aimed at preserving its structure and protecting surrounding communities. The River Barle, flowing from its source at … Read More