'Prettiest Village in England' with Medieval Castle Offers Perfect Winter Escape Sunday, October 5, 2025 nunney somerset castle winter getaway england medieval travel frome history As the clocks prepare to go back and the chill of winter sets in, there’s no better time to plan a cosy getaway close to home. England boasts numerous picturesque destinations, but one enchanting village stands out: … Read More
Somerton: The Market Town That Preceded England’s Capital Sunday, October 5, 2025 somerton wessex somerset england anglosaxon history medieval kingdom winchester heptarchy Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Somerton is a medieval market town rich in history and significance. Long before England emerged as a unified nation, Somerton held prominence as a royal possession and, some speculate, the … Read More
Dates Confirmed for the Return of Two Beloved Somerset Christmas Events Saturday, October 4, 2025 christmas santa glastonbury medieval market festive abbey events family somerset The much-loved Medieval Christmas Market and the Visit Santa Experience are returning to Glastonbury Abbey this festive season. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, as these popular family … Read More
‘Extraordinarily Rare’ Medieval Chest Discovered in Somerset Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford farleigh auction furniture somerset history lincoln rare A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is set to go under the hammer with an estimated guide price between £8,000 and … Read More
'Extraordinarily Rare' Medieval Chest from Somerset Set for Auction Sunday, September 28, 2025 medieval chest hungerford somerset farleigh auction 15thcentury furniture history antique A remarkably rare medieval chest, once owned by the influential Hungerford family and long kept at their ancestral home, Farleigh Castle in Somerset, is now going up for auction with an estimated value between £8,000 and … Read More
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