Battle Abbey | A Historic Day Out in East Sussex
Did you know that located a mere 90 min drive from East London is where the single most important battle in English history took place?…
Category: History and Culture
If you’re planning a short break or weekend trip to the UK or Europe then you’ll likely have some history and culture on your To Do List! Here’s a collection of posts of some of our favourite places to visit and experience some historical and culturally rich buildings, ruins, and areas. We hope these posts will be helpful in planning your next short break.
What to Expect from a Visit to Pevensey Castle
Did you know that located just a mere 2 hour drive from London is a castle which is the site of old Roman, Norman, and English…
Why You Need to Visit the Fascinating Stirling Castle
This week’s post is all about our visit to Stirling Castle during our Scottish Road Trip Weekend If you follow us on social media then…
The Battle of Medway: The British and Dutch Conflict
Updated July 2022. The district of Medway in Kent is the largest urban area in the South East of England outside of London and is…
The Battle of Hurtgen Forest with Liberation Route Europe
Updated October 2022. A few years ago we visited Hurtgen Forest with Liberation Route Europe to follow in the footsteps of the brave men who…
The Siege of Bastogne with Liberation Route Europe
The Siege of Bastogne took place over 75 years ago in 1944, and whilst it was part of the larger Battle of the Bulge, it…
Discovering the Price of Freedom with Liberation Route Europe
Originally published in February 2016. Liberation Route Europe (LRE) is an international remembrance trail that connects important milestones from modern European history to provide an experience…