England – The Quarry Park
We set off early in the morning to take the motorhome for its vehicle inspection. At 9 a.m., Helen and Rob picked us up, and Helen decided we should visit The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury. Ben and I had been…
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We set off early in the morning to take the motorhome for its vehicle inspection. At 9 a.m., Helen and Rob picked us up, and Helen decided we should visit The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury. Ben and I had been…
Helen and Rob took us to Much Wenlock, a beautiful medieval town that played a pivotal role in reviving the Olympic Games in the 19th century. It is the hometown of Dr William Penny Brookes, the founder of the modern…
Bridgnorth is a historic market town in Shropshire, split by the River Severn into two areas: High Town, situated atop a hill, and Low Town, located along the riverbank. We parked in Low Town. We went there on John's recommendation—Ben’s…
We went to Windsor to see the castle—home to the British royal family for nearly 1,000 years—built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and extensively remodelled by later monarchs. The castle is impressive and dominates the town centre.…
Our first stop in England was Canterbury, just a 20-minute drive away. Canterbury, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its cathedral, its abbey, and its Roman city walls. We really liked the city; it was full of life…
A hard year: we lost Asha, set off late and saved Greece for later, but found Brittany, Biarritz and a mechanic called Kiko. Our fourth year on the road.
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The Black Forest and Bavaria with friends, Prague, the Rhine, Cornwall and Wales. Our third and longest year, home only when France got too cold.
Evesham is a quiet medieval town on the River Avon's banks. For centuries, the Vale of Evesham has been considered the centre of fruit and vegetable production in England. It is internationally known for its asparagus production. Of particular note…
Burford is popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history, as well as for its antiques and the great variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs, and tearooms. Wonderful alleys and side streets await exploration, and alongside a…
Bibury is considered one of the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. It is a beautiful village in the purest English style. The grey Cotswold stone buildings and the shallow River Coln running through the middle make Bibury one of the…
As one of the largest towns in the Cotswolds, Stow on the Wold has ancient churches, quaint shops, cosy tea rooms and art galleries, all built from the soft local stone.
Bourton-on-the-Water voted one of the prettiest villages in England, is in the heart of the Cotswolds. It is known for its honey-coloured stone architecture and idyllic scenes. It is famous for its five bridges made of local Cotswold stone, which…