15 Best Things to Do in Windermere (Cumbria, England)
Both the largest natural lake in England and the name of the small town on its east shore, Windermere is a coveted summer holiday escape and arguably one of the …
Alex Bird
Hi, I'm Alex, a travel writer based in London, I love writing about travel as much as traveling itself. I’m a scrappy researcher, and a hoarder of info, whether it's trivial or mind-blowing. I get a lot of joy doing justice to worthwhile places, and I’m always excited to share the stories behind them.
I have a real affection for Tarragona in Catalonia, from the golden sandy beaches to the mountains. I love Hamburg and its harbour and many waterways, especially in spring. And I'll always be drawn to the rolling countryside in the south of England, especially Wiltshire. I'll go anywhere with a great art museum, and ruins, ancient or medieval.
15 Best Things to Do in Darlington (Durham, England)
The market town of Darlington is rooted in Medieval times, but was built up in the 19th century by two families wealthy Quaker families, the Peases and Backhouses. They spearheaded …
15 Best Things to Do in Durham (Durham, England)
Pulling into Durham on the train from the south you’ll be treated to a view you won’t soon forget. High in the east are the towers of Durham Cathedral, the …
15 Best Things to Do in Warwick (Warwickshire, England)
Warwickshire’s county town is a genteel sort of place on the River Avon, dating back to the start of the 10th century. Warwick was founded by the sister of the …
15 Best Things to Do in Swindon (Wiltshire, England)
In the north of Wiltshire, between the Cotswolds and the North Wessex Downs, Swindon is a large and growing town in undulating countryside. This had been a small, traditional market …
15 Best Things to Do in Keswick (Cumbria, England)
A market town in the Lake District, Keswick has Medieval roots and sits just in from the northeast shore of Derwentwater, a lake of staggering beauty. The lake is in …
15 Best Things to Do in Guildford (Surrey, England)
On the southwestern periphery of Greater London, Guildford is a prosperous town that has held onto its historic character. This shines through on the High Street, laid with cobblestones and …
15 Best Things to Do in Windsor (Berkshire, England)
The very word “Windsor”, instantly calls to mind the British Royal Family, as the name of the Royal House currently on the throne. Thirty-nine monarchs have lived at the enormous …
15 Best Things to Do in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire, England)
A youthful city with two universities, Nottingham is known around the world for the Robin Hood legend. In 2015 it was named a City of Literature, and giants of the …
15 Best Things to Do in Hastings (East Sussex, England)
Where the sandstone ridge of the High Weald tumbles to the English Channel, Hastings is a working fishing port, Victorian resort and a historic settlement. Hastings was one of a …