Take in Oxford Botanic Gardens and then walk through Christ Church Meadow for the complete nature fix.
Christ Church Meadow and Oxford Botanic Garden
Coronation Meadows in May
All over the UK there are beautiful coronation meadows you can visit to contemplate the natural beauty of a wild flower meadow.
Coton Manor Gardens in springtime
If you conjure up an image of a quintessential English house and gardens you’ll imagine something close to Coton Manor House Gardens.
Spring colour at Bodnant Gardens
Bodnant gardens really are the jewel in the crown for the National Trust in North Wales.
A circular walk from Ambleside to Buckstones jump
Buckstones Jump is a truly remarkable natural pool that, in the summer months, at least, offers visitors the chance to jump in and cool down
A ‘follow the sun’ circular walk from Ambleside to Wansfell and Troutbeck
If you want to climb Wansfell from Ambleside you have a choice: do you take on the short, direct route up Wansfell and then descend more slowly, or do you prefer and longer slower climb and then steep descent? We went for the latter, doing this magnificent circular walk clockwise. The first section is testing, but, on a clear day, you follow the sun with warming rays on your face all day.
Cornishead Priory and Buddhist Meditation Centre
The Conishead Priory has an interesting history. It was founded in 1160 as a hospital for the poor, and has also been a hotel, a private home, a military hospital aswell as a convalescent home and spa for miners. Since
Feeling festive at Rydal church and cafe, near Ambelside
Rydal Hall cafe is a short stroll from Ambelside. If you are on foot , walk along the road towards Grasmere and take the gate on the right just outside Ambelside. This footpath takes you through the campsite and directly into Rydal Hall. The cafe is situated along the waterfall.
A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall
The view of Rydal Waterfall from the window was described as ‘picturesque’ inspiring many poets and painters such as Turner, Constable, Wordsworth and Coleridge.
A wintery, evening stroll around Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire
Stratford Upon Avon in Warwickshire is well worth a visit at any time of year. It’s particularly magical in Winter.