A lifestyle blog
We love exploring, either close to home on an afternoon out, slightly further afield on a weekend away, or to a far flung destination picked because it happened to be on page 83 of the travel guide and we were asked to pick a number between 1 and 230.
It has been a while since the last Window Wednesday but with me taking more photos now I thought it might be time to bring it back so I can share some of the pics I have taken recently. This is one of my faves from recently, from St Cross Hospital in Winchester St Cross isn’t a hospital in the way we think of them today. It was founded in
School holidays can sometimes feel like an Olympic sport, juggling childcare, entertainment and food without breaking the bank. Finding somewhere that keeps everyone happy can be a challenge, so when we spotted that Prezzo were running their children eat free offer, it felt like the perfect excuse to treat ourselves (and our granddaughter) to a proper sit-down lunch. The offer was simple. Buy an adult main and a child’s meal from the
Some people count sheep when they can’t sleep. We check how much film is in the camera and whether we are up for an adventure the next morning. At 3am, with sleep clearly off the table we decided to act on the throwaway linen from the night before and give up trying. Instead we got up, got dressed and put the coffee machine on reading to head into London. There
Let’s get one thing straight from the start. Cosmo is not fine dining, and that’s entirely the point. If you’re looking for candlelight, hushed voices, and tiny plates of food arranged with tweezers, this might not be the place for you. But if you’re out with friends or family and nobody can agree on what to eat — Chinese? Indian? Sushi? Roast dinner? — Cosmo swoops in like a superhero
There are lots of reasons to visit Winchester. It is after all the ancient capital of England, famous for its grand cathedral (which once had a diver fixing its foundations), King Arthur’s legendary Round Table (which, let’s be honest, isn’t that round), and the high street where you can buy everything from antique books, artisanal gin and over a hundred different teas at Char. It boasts medieval history, literary connections,
I don’t know about you but I have never been away somewhere before where it was possible to experience daylight 24 hours a day. It still blows my mind that if you fly to the Faroe Islands from London in the summer it takes just two hours and you can do exactly that. It also means you wont sleep for a week because you will be lying in bed saying
I will be honest, the Faroe Islands was never really on my radar until Bruce spotted that Atlantic Airways flight directly there from Gatwick over the summer, and you can do it two hours. Previously it had meant going via Copenhagen but the idea of being able to get there in just two hours suddenly made this other worldly group of 18 islands seem much more attractive. Having spent a
Twenty six years ago my husband introduced me to Westvleteren (pronounced fan vest flay tur ruh) beer whilst we were in Amsterdam. Quite how that quiet assuming little bar is stocking Westvleteren beer is anyone’s guess because it is the most elusive beer in the world. They make three varieties and one of them, the 12 has also been voted the best beer in the world several times. Back when
I have always had a thing for windows. And doors. Oh and rooftops and chimneys And for bicycles leaning against railings. But mostly for windows. A window, with its sturdy wooden frame weathered by time, can stand as a testament to the many eyes that have gazed through it, pondering the mysteries of the world beyond. A world that can look quite unremarkable and yet with the addition of the
Some might say it was a whistle stop tour of Frocester as we continued visiting all the towns ending in cester this month. Hard to believe it has been a year since we did the last ones, but here we are. Or rather there we were, in a the smallest of villages called Frocester on a beautiful spring day. We were actually heading to Weston Super Mare for the day
Nestled within the iconic Battersea Power Station, Lift 109 stands as a testament to the industrial heritage and ingenuity of London’s past. As one of the most recognisable features of this historic landmark, Lift 109 offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience a piece of the power station’s rich history firsthand. Booking Your Lift 109 Experience Booking tickets for a ride on Lift 109 at
Standing majestically on the banks of the River Thames, Battersea Power Station is an architectural marvel that has captured the imagination of Londoners and visitors alike for generations. With its iconic silhouette dominating the skyline, this historic landmark has a rich history and has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, culminating in the revival of its iconic Lift 109. A Glimpse into History Battersea Power Station was first commissioned