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Daniel Bates
Jan 198 min read
Day trips from London - the site of the Battle of Hastings
A great historic day trip from London has to be the site of the Battle of Hastings, the only place where the French beat the English in 1066
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Daniel Bates
Jan 36 min read
Alnwick Castle: top movie location in Northumberland
Alnwick Castle in beautiful Northumberland, England was used for many filming locations such as Harry Potter. Check out my findings here.
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Daniel Bates
Nov 23, 20247 min read
Day trips from London: Audley End House and Gardens
Looking for a pleasant day trip to do whilst visiting London? Look no further than Audley End House & Gardens in Essex. Here is my guide.
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Daniel Bates
Nov 7, 20248 min read
The Vicar of Dibley in Buckinghamshire
Turville in England is famous for its filming location of BBC comedy, the Vicar of Dibley. Check out my findings when I visited this village
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Daniel Bates
Oct 27, 20246 min read
Day trips from London: Stonehenge
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic stones of Stonehenge which is clouded with mystery!
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Daniel Bates
Sep 24, 20249 min read
Day trips from London: Oxford
Looking for a day trip to do whilst in London, England. Check out the charming city of Oxford, with its universities & stunning architecture
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Daniel Bates
Sep 12, 20246 min read
A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.
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Daniel Bates
Sep 9, 20246 min read
Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.
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Daniel Bates
Aug 28, 202410 min read
Bath & Wells: a gem in England’s crown
Looking for a relaxating city break in England. Then check out my recommendations for the city of Bath & nearby historic Wells.
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Daniel Bates
Aug 5, 20249 min read
Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
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Daniel Bates
Jul 17, 20245 min read
Day trips from London - Wrest Park
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out Wrest Park house and gardens. A beautiful place to stroll around.
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Daniel Bates
Jan 31, 202411 min read
De Klompenrit: my ride from Stevenage to Amsterdam
Throwback to Danik's cycling adventure from Stevenage, UK to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ride was called De Klompenrit & took place in 2015.
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Daniel Bates
Sep 7, 20235 min read
Discovering the magic of Lindisfarne Island
Lindisfarne Island is a very speical place to visit just off the Northumberland coastline in England. Here is why I recommend a visit.
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