Roabouttown Travel Blog

27/01/2025

Tate Modern for the Win

27/01/2025

Thanks to the Daily Mail for including my soundbite on Carrefour

Whether you want to eat an authentic meal without breaking the bank or find a quirky souvenir for a family member, the local supermarket probably has exactly what you're looking for.

22/01/2025

I LOVE London (as you probably know if you read this blog regularly), but I also love leaving it. One of the joys of London is the number of places within two hours of the city which will show you a different side to the UK and unlock a world of history. All of the places in this guide sit outside of the M25 and…...

I LOVE London (as you probably know if you read this blog regularly), but I also love leaving it. One of the joys of London is the number of places within two hours of the city which will show you …

12/01/2025

My latest post is a throwback to my time on New York City Upper East Side… I started this post about 7 months ago, but took a while to finish 🙈

So click here for

🥯 $20 Bagels
🖼️ The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York & the Cooper Hewitt
☕️ at Glacé Hot Chocolate

& much more

Feel like you’re in Gossip Girl, and spend $20 on a bagel On my most recent visit to New York, I had just one day to look around and see something new. But more importantly, I am partway thro…

11/01/2025

Already making plans to go and visit this - looks like a great evening out 😊

The Light Festival is back for it’s fifth year at Battersea Power Station! ✨

From the 23rd January – 23rd February 2025, you can explore stunning light installations from British and international artists, many making their UK debut.

With interactive art, soundscapes, and plenty of ‘bright’ surprises, there’s something for everyone!

Plus, enjoy family-friendly workshops, live entertainment, and special offers from our shops, bars, and restaurants.

08/01/2025

Thanks to Microwed Collective for including my write-up about St Lucia on their April Honeymoon roundup:

The best April honeymoon destinations from around the world. These honeymoon locations are a perfect way to celebrate in April!

04/01/2025

If you’re looking for a history-filled and family friendly day out, then Forty Hall in Enfield is one for you. Discovered by accident as so many great spots are, this is a Londoners tip for you all!

http://roabouttown.co.uk/2025/01/04/forty-hall/

Forty Hall and grounds in Enfield (North London) is a brilliant (and did I mention free?!) way to spend a day. The grounds contain a wonderful stately home, the ruins of Elsyng Palace, a walled gar…

03/01/2025

If you’re coming to the UK, the ETA is being phased in. This is what you need to know 👇🏻

❓Who needs an ETA: All visitors to the UK who don't have a visa or UK immigration status, including U.S. citizens
🚗 What it allows: Multiple journeys to the UK for up to six months at a time, for up to two years or until the passport expires
💻 How to apply: Online or through the ETA app
💷 Cost: £10

31/12/2024

If you’ve got a couple of minutes this twixmas and are a UK resident, do consider taking part in this academic research. I’ve just done it, it’s easy and I can tell you having tried to get respondents this year that this person will appreciate you beyond belief

……

Hi all,
I am in my final year of tourism studies at the University of Chester. As such, I am researching tourism motiviations when it comes to UK Visitor Attractions; with a particular focus on charity managed attractions.
I would appreciate any responses to my survey, which I intend to use to capture a snapshot of the UK attraction market and our perspectives. The link should be below for those wishing to participate. This survey is open to any resident of the UK.
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/chester/dissertation-inpar31mtda72z7c9lxe4hlew
I thank you all for your time in advance, and please DM if you have any questions.
Happy New Year to all! 😊

29/12/2024

New Post: how to make the most of Visit Manchester including:

👩‍🌾 People's History Museum to learn about lives of real people
🧑‍🎨 Manchester's Art Scene including The Lowry
⚽️ including how to visit Manchester United and Manchester City as well as the National Football Museum

Plus food, Media City, the Trafford Centre and much much more...

The Northern Powerhouse isn’t just a title—it’s a way of life in Manchester, a city that brings together grit, glamour, and an undeniable charm. Beyond Old Trafford and the Trafford Centre (yes, th…

27/12/2024

There is no light display quite like . FACT.

08/12/2024

The hunterian museum isn’t for the skwemish but my goodness it’s fascinating

06/12/2024

Train meltdown today has made me look back to my blog on the Tube - how to navigate it and how not to annoy Londoners :

Dating back to the 1860s the Tube is an iconic part of London’s history and infrastructure. It’s also one of the least intuitive parts of the city. Let’s face it, the names make l…

03/12/2024

If you're planning a trip to Northumberland Tourism for next year, then these are my top 12 things for you to frame a visit around:

Medieval history, stunning seafood and breathtaking landscapes Nestled on the border between England and Scotland, Northumberland is a rural beauty with some of the best beaches Britain has to offe…

30/11/2024

If you're planning a winter trip to New York City then you could do worse than a stop at Roosevelt Island which was truly a wonderful Berlin experience

A national park packed full of art, and a cool cable car. I stumbled across Roosevelt Island completely by accident. I was out for an early morning (read utterly jetlagged) power walk in Midtown Ne…

22/11/2024

One year since I was in Berlin, Germany. Planning the next trip as we, well type if I’m being a pedant

What you need to know and a sample itenary to see the highlights Berlin is arguably my favourite city in the world, so it’s no surprise it’s the one I have visited the most. I am fortun…

17/11/2024

Thinking back to Belfast, a wonderful and fascinating city, would love to return and see more of the Irish coast. For now my memories will suffice

If you don’t give a f**k about Game of Thrones After visiting Dublin in February, we were curious about the capital north of the border, and with a great package deal on BA, we set traveled to Belf…

11/11/2024

Kings Cross was ready for Remembrance Day

08/11/2024

Basel, Switzerland is a brilliant location for a short break - interesting, beautiful and great food. What more could you want?

Nestled on the Swiss border with both France and Germany, this small city has a lot to offer. It has been built up over many generations, with a medieval old town which is built around the Marktpla…

30/10/2024

Fancy a trip to a historic town? Oxford is a must visit

http://roabouttown.co.uk/2023/03/19/48-hours-in-oxford/

Visit Oxford Oxford, UK

Oxford is one of the UK’s oldest cities, with one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It’s also a cultural hub, nestled in the cotswolds and perfect for a weekend away& #8…

27/10/2024

Forty Hall and Gardens is a free Jacobean wonder. Blog to come!

20/10/2024

**NEW POST**

Visit the historic town of Shaftesbury in Dorset including:

⛪️ Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens
☕ Sorelle Cafe & Flower Farm
🏷 Farm Soap Co. The Botanical Candle Co and other beautiful shops in Shaftesbury
🛩 Compton Abbas Airfield

Six reasons to visit this medieval town with a lot to offer This quintessential British town is nestled just over the border from Wiltshire and transports you back to a time gone by. The fact the t…

12/10/2024

Shaftesbury is a beautiful historic town - well worth a visit… blog coming!

06/10/2024

is stunning and so interesting. Some of the quirkiest art I’ve seen at a house. Plus loads of deer.

05/10/2024

A couple of weeks ago we visited the most wonderful alpaca farm in Buckinghamshire. Really worth a visit if you’re in the area

08/09/2024

A bit of history, some trivia and tips for how to spend a week in this Caribbean paradise. St Lucia is one of the smaller Caribbean islands and is located not far from Venezuela. It was my first time in the region and I really was not sure what to expect. I had seen photos of sandy beaches and dreamt of mouthwatering fish with rum cocktails, but I could not have imagined what the island held....

A bit of history, some trivia and tips for how to spend a week in this Caribbean paradise. St Lucia is one of the smaller Caribbean islands and is located not far from Venezuela. It was my first ti…

16/08/2024

Some of the best food in London is hidden in zones 3-6. This evening at Hoa Cau in Streatham proved that. We had curried monkfish and goat with veg, a pancake and Vietnamese spring rolls. Worth a trip out of zone 1 for sure.

14/08/2024

Updated: what you need to know before you ride the tube in London.

Dating back to the 1860s the Tube is an iconic part of London’s history and infrastructure. It’s also one of the least intuitive parts of the city. Let’s face it, the names make l…

11/08/2024

Essential Tips and Lessons Learned from walking Hadrian's Wall Walking Hadrian’s Wall is a unique adventure that combines history, stunning landscapes, and the challenge of a long-distance hike. In a weird twist, it was actually one of the most relaxing holidays I have ever taken. I think this is due to the level of exercise and the inability to think about work due to the sheer exhaustion I felt most of the time....

Essential Tips and Lessons Learned from walking Hadrian’s Wall Walking Hadrian’s Wall is a unique adventure that combines history, stunning landscapes, and the challenge of a long-distance hi…

29/07/2024

I’ve never taken a good photo of . Thankfully Mowgli Street Food tastes better than my photo looked. The Charlotte Street venue was beautiful and having a gift card made it even better!

26/07/2024

The museum of London has launched its new logo of a Pidgeon taking a s**t. If it was April 1 I’d think this is a joke. Is this really the symbol of London - vermin pooing in public?

Have you seen it? What do you think?

21/07/2024

*Updated Post* 12 Ways to spend a week in Northumberland, now including:

➡️ Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum
☕ Errington Coffee House
🏨 The Battlesteads
⛰ Hadrian's Wall

https://roabouttown.co.uk/2023/09/22/a-week-in-northumberland-uk/

Visit Northumberland Northumberland Tourism Northumberland National Park

Medieval history, stunning seafood and breathtaking landscapes Nestled on the border between England and Scotland, Northumberland is a rural beauty with some of the best beaches Britain has to offe…

14/07/2024

I've been updating my quasi-locals guide to Cornwall ahead of the summer. But, what should I visit next time I go? It has changed a lot over the past few years.

My post is here, but your thoughts welcome in the comments!

Where to stay, what to do, and what to eat – from a (semi) local perspective. Cornwall is one of the most beautiful counties in the UK and has many more things to do than first meets the eye.…

12/07/2024

If you’re in London at the weekend, there really is nothing like a final that England are in - worth checking this out!

10/07/2024

Dusk at for part 1.

01/07/2024

Ham House, Strawberry Hill & Marble Hill frame the thames and will transport you back to years gone by...

In the Eighteenth Century, outer London was not the sprawling suburbia that it is today. It was a series of large homes owned by notable members of society including members of the gentry, mistress…

29/06/2024

Manchester Mini-Break People's History Museum was a highlight so far, esp with THIS fancy dress box!

17/06/2024

If you’re in Germany for (yes I’m jealous), why not check out my guides to Darmstadt, Leverkusen and Berlin?

One of the richest and largest countries in mainland Europe, Germany offers visitors a wealth of history, long walks, good food and underrated wine!

16/06/2024

Finally visited today and what a gem of architecture punctuated with splendour

01/06/2024

Bournemouth beach. No filter needed.