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Coombe Abbey – no ordinary hotel

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England The tagline says it all! This Grade 1 listed 12th century abbey is definitely no ordinary hotel! Whilst visiting a…

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Classy and colourful Cliveden

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England Travel is like life, it’s not just about the destination but to make the most of the journey to get…

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Palheiro Gardens (Jardines Palheiro) 2023

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Louise Robinson

Having visited Jardim Botanico da Madeira (Madeira Botanical Garden http://34.243.138.103/?p=5899) and Jardim Tropical da Quinta do Monte Palace (Monte Palace Gardens http://34.243.138.103/?p=10653) on our previous visits, we opted to visit Palheiro Gardens…

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Funchal Old Town in January 2023

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Louise Robinson

As we had joined tours to different parts of the island on previous visits, this break was to be a leisurely discovery of places we had previously neglected: like Funchal…

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Marvellous Madeira revisited again in 2023

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Louise Robinson

For a few days of sun and warmth at the end of January my partner and I returned to Madeira for our third visit. We did consider other destinations but…

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Quantock Hills and 2 more Somerset charmers – Nether Stowey & Watchet

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England I don’t normally travel in the U.K. in December, nor do I book accommodation before knowing anything about the area!…

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Christmas Lights at Stourhead 2022

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England I didn’t know about the light show at Stourhead last year until after Christmas. This year I looked out for…

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One autumn morning at Stourhead

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England When it comes to autumn, it’s difficult not to wax lyrical about the harmonious medley of mellow colours seen everywhere,…

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Happy return to Wells!

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England Preface I confess to feeling a tinge of sadness when the clock goes back by an hour at the last…

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Leighton House – a little gem in the crown of London Museums

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England At the last weekend when we visited my daughter and son-in-law in London, they gave us a surprise treat –…

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I collect fridge magnets from places abroad that I have visited. Hence the domain name. Between 2004 and June 2022 (discounting 2 years' lowdown) I have collected 187 magnets (167 cities/towns and 20 attractions) from 50 countries, all for pleasure. Since the lockdown I have also included photographic reminiscence of my trips in England.

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