Day Trip to Canterbury, England

Day Trip to Canterbury, England

1 1/2 hours by train or 2 hours by car (62 miles) from London Do you know that Canterbury is a walled city? We had no idea until we arrived there. Guess we missed it in all the literature. The wall makes a nice walk, and there is a hill not far from the train station...
Tips on Traveling in the UK by Train

Tips on Traveling in the UK by Train

We found taking the train in the UK was so much easier than driving and in some cases faster than driving with much less stress. Train travel is an affordable way to get around and if you can plan in advance you’ll save even more. If you are going to travel by train...
Off the Beaten Track Ludlow, UK

Off the Beaten Track Ludlow, UK

Ludlow was such a surprising find, with its grand castle, medieval buildings, beautiful walk along the river Teme and good food. You will need your walking shoes as the town is on a hill and full of wonderful old narrow streets. The buildings have heaps of character,...
7 Reasons to Visit York, England

7 Reasons to Visit York, England

1. Medieval Walled City A unique feature of York is that it was a medieval walled city. Over 2 miles of walls still exist. It does have a steep drop (no guard rails) so it may not be appropriate for some children. The walls are well preserved and make a wonderful walk...