Leicester, located centrally in England near Birmingham, is accessible by car or train, making it a great day trip from London. Highlights include the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester Cathedral housing Richard III’s tomb, and the historic Guildhall. The visit culminated in attending a Daft Punk tribute concert at the O2 Academy. All the details within this post.
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50 anos de Iron Maiden em Knebworth House
In a twist of fate, a visit to Knebworth House in 2024 turned into an epic concert experience two years later, as Iron Maiden celebrated 50 years of rocking!. Between dodging traffic and avoiding overpriced food, we witnessed a fan multitasking, watching a football match on a tablet during the show. Priorities, folks!
Fim-de-semana em North York Moors – castelos, festival de piratas e trilhos
During our weekend in Yorkshire, we explored stunning accommodations like The Larch Room and enjoyed delicious local cuisine, including chicken parmo. Highlights included visiting Castle Howard, a majestic stately home, and enjoying scenic hikes around picturesque villages. Whitby’s vibrant pirate festival added an exciting twist to our unforgettable trip.
Fim-de-semana em North York Moors – alojamentos e restaurantes
England may have fewer holidays compared to Portugal, but their extended weekends are a fantastic opportunity to explore the country. A recent trip to North York Moors was filled with delightful accommodations, beautiful scenery, and delicious meals. Each stay offered unique experiences, and the region is a treasure worth visiting. This post will take you to the places we stayed and the restaurantes we tried.
Spa Resort Champneys Tring e hotel Pandley Manor
Tring, close to London, is a charming spot worth visiting. It offers easy access and beautiful natural scenery. I recently explored two places—Champneys Spa with its relaxing vibes and Pendley Manor House Hotel, home to peacocks. Both spots made for a perfect day trip. Don’t just stick to London, check them out!
No meio do fim-de-semana gótico em Whitby
In the second post of our trip around England, we’re going to talk about a special experience in Whitby at the beginning of November — the Gothic Weekend. Not only was the experience unexpected, but so were the amazing places we visited in this city. Check out all the details now!
Campo de tulipas perto de Londres
In 2025, the Tully’s Farm opened their popular tulip festival in two more locations. And of course we had to go and check out the Tulip Fields in Hertfordshire as it was less than 15 minutes from our house. An afternoon of food, live music and many, many beautiful flowers. See how to get our tickets to the tulips festival or any other seasonal event in this post.
The Howl Scream Park, o parque dos horrores
Halloween em Inglaterra O Halloween, também conhecido por Dia das Bruxas, tem uma enorme popularidade na América que de certa forma se tem espalhado, não em tão grande escala, pela Europa. Em Inglaterra durante o mês de outubro as lojas decoram-se com abóboras, verdadeiras ou de plástico, teias de aranha e máscaras de vários feitosContinue reading “The Howl Scream Park, o parque dos horrores”
Uma tarde no Aqua Sana spa
Conteúdo desta página Os ingleses têm imensos hábitos, muitos dos quais são conhecidos, como por exemplo o de beber pints no pub a meio da tarde ou depois do trabalho, o amor por fish and chips (peixe frito com batatas fritas) e até do quanto os ingleses adoram passar a tarde num dos muitos parquesContinue reading “Uma tarde no Aqua Sana spa”
A visitar Ham House and Garden no sudoeste de Londres
Índice nesta página Num domingo solarengo no início de março e com um voucher para um dos muitos locais do National Trust, a organização britânica que cuida de locais de cultura, arte e valor histórico no país, pegámos no carro e fomos até à parte sudoeste de Londres, especificamente à cidade de Richmond. O objectivoContinue reading “A visitar Ham House and Garden no sudoeste de Londres”