County Durham is so much more than the city of Durham. Head beyond the city to discover historic houses, ancient castles, great art, amazing museums, saints and churches and wild, beautiful countryside with one of…
Visiting Orford Ness was forbidden. We could see it, just across the water. There were masts. Curious buildings. Mysterious explosions. Orford Ness was a secret site. Now it is a National Trust property that anyone…
Alfresco Art, somewhere to meet with friends that is both cultural and outside. Thankfully there is lots of outdoor sculpture just waiting to be found. Come with me and discover where to find the best…
What do you look for when choosing a weekend getaway? For me it is Culture, History and Architecture. Add to that being easy to get to, ideally by train. Here are my 10 Must See…
Seeking quiet Norfolk off the beaten track is not hard when you know where to look. Let me offer you the insight of an insider to quiet places in Norfolk. Smaller places that only locals…
One of our favourite family days out is at Garsons Pick Your Own in Surrey. We have spent countless days picking fruit, the teens were toddlers when we first came and it is still a…
Houghton Hall in north Norfolk is one of the great English country houses. In contrast, the outdoor sculpture at Houghton Hall is contemporary. Summer 2025 Stephen Cox: Myth will see 20 sculptures take up residence…