In 2014, CNN Travel recognized Clevedon Pier as one of the world’s most beautiful piers. This stunning structure is the only pier in the UK to have won the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award three times. Now, The Telegraph …
Named one of the world’s most beautiful piers by CNN Travel in 2014 and a three-time winner of the prestigious ‘Pier of the Year’ award, Clevedon Pier stands proudly on the Severn Estuary in Somerset. This Victorian …
Weston-super-Mare Town Hall is finally set to receive crucial repairs addressing a prominent patch of peeling plaster caused by water damage. This unsightly meter-high area, located behind the public speakers’ podium in the …
Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Birnbeck Pier has a rich history spanning over 160 years, and after decades of decline, hopes are high for its full restoration by 2027. Opened in 1867, the pier quickly became a major draw for …
In 1867, Weston-super-Mare celebrated the grand opening of its first pier, Birnbeck Pier, which would become an iconic Victorian landmark and a magnet for thousands of holidaymakers during the Edwardian era. As the only pier …
For the first twenty years of my life, I called Clevedon home—a picturesque Somerset town renowned for its striking Victorian pier, a unique seawater infinity pool, and one of the world’s oldest cinemas. More than just a …
For the first 20 years of my life, I called Clevedon, a picturesque town in Somerset, my home. This quaint seaside town charms visitors with its glorious Victorian pier, a seawater infinity pool, and the Curzon—one of the …
France is famous for its stunning châteaux and idyllic rural estates, like the Château d’Ussé in the Loire Valley, believed to have inspired Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty. But you don’t need to cross the Channel to …
After years of anticipation, dramatic restoration work has officially commenced on the Birnbeck Pier walkway. This treasured landmark, known for its striking Victorian architecture, has long suffered from neglect and decay. …
Britain’s most haunted overnight adventure is back, offering thrill-seekers an unforgettable chance to spend a night behind bars—without the conviction. The Night Behind Bars experience at Shepton Mallet Prison is now open …
HMP Shepton Mallet, or Cornhill as it was once called, stands as one of Somerset’s most infamous former prisons. Opened in 1625 as a house of correction, it operated for nearly 400 years, incarcerating some of Britain’s most …
HMP Shepton Mallet, also known as Cornhill, is a former prison in Somerset steeped in centuries of dark history. Established in 1625 as a house of correction, it operated for nearly 400 years, confining some of Britain’s most …
In 1867, poet Matthew Arnold lamented the “sea of faith” receding—a reflection of his time. Yet, over 150 years later, faith endures, even as society becomes increasingly secular. This shift has prompted many churches to find …
Birnbeck Pier, once a vibrant Victorian attraction, has stood abandoned and deteriorating for almost four decades. Located in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, this unique pier connects the mainland to Birnbeck Island—a small …
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 …