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HARRY POTTER FILMING LOCATIONS
Since the whole Harry Potter film series just came back onto Netflix in the UK (hooray!) we thought it would be a good idea to write about our visit to Gloucester Cathedral.
Like Lacock Abbey, Gloucester Cathedral served as Hogwarts in three Harry Potter films. In this article we’ll tell you which scenes were filmed at Gloucester, so you can look out for them when you are re-watching the films.
Read all about it…
Coming Soon
Our next article is coming soon and we’re already busy writing it. Be sure to check back in the next week or two to see what other weekend ideas we have for you.
Gloucester Cathedral
Our Gloucester Cathedral post is mainly centred around the Harry Potter filming locations that are situated within its historic walls. Step inside Hogwarts…
Busch Gardens
Late in May 2023, we were getting very excited at the prospect of heading back to Florida. So, we decided to channel that excitement in a Busch Gardens article.
Cadbury World
The home of one of the UK’s most recognisable and beloved brands, Cadbury World factory tour is a chocolate lovers must-visit Mecca.
Warwick Castle
It’s one of, if not the most complete castle remaining in the UK. In between writing assignments for our respective courses, we took a trip to the brilliant Warwick Castle
Lanhydrock Estate
Situated in north Cornwall, for us the Lanhydrock Estate was an ideal place to stop off to stretch our legs whilst on our way back from the Cornish coast.
Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Near the town of Knutsford in Cheshire, lies a fantastic animal sanctuary for magnificent and many critically endangered birds of prey.
Desert Botanical Garden
During our trip over to Phoenix Arizona, we stopped by the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden for a relaxing afternoon amongst nature.
Edinburgh Zoo
Seeing the Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Scotland. One of our favourite things to do in Edinburgh.
MOSI
Read all about Ben’s trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. This is one of our favourite free things to do in Manchester.
Bottomless Brunch in Brum
We love a Bottomless Brunch and since we live reasonably close to Birmingham, we put together a list of our favourite spots to go get our brunch on.
Paris at Christmas
The most romantic city in the world is even more special at Christmas time. This post is all about our trip to the French capital during the festive period.
National Memorial Arboretum
To mark remembrance day 2022, we will be writing about our recent visit to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
Our Top 10 Beaches in Cornwall
Cornwall boasts some of the best beaches in the UK, if not the World. Here are our top 10 beaches in Cornwall as selected by Tanith.
Snowshill Manor
Tucked away in the beautiful village of Snowshill and just a short drive from the landmark town of Broadway in the Cotswolds, is Snowshill Manor.
Things to do For Free This Weekend
Looking for free things to do this weekend? Our post gives you 20 great weekend ideas throughout the UK when your budget is zero.
The Roman Baths
A step back in time within the heart of the city of Bath. The Roman Baths are a magnificent feat of engineering and unlike anything else in the UK
Lacock Harry Potter Locations
The beautiful village of Lacock and nearby Lacock Abbey are the setting for a number of Harry Potter filming locations. We’ll tell you where they are.
Things to do in Staffordshire
Looking for things to do in Staffordshire? You have come to the right place! Our latest blog post compiles some of our favourite things to do in this county.
Kennedy Space Center
While on holiday in Florida, we spent the day at the home of space flight in America – Kennedy Space Center. An awe-inspiring place with exhibits on a huge scale.
Afternoon Tea Llanelly House
In August, we travelled back down to South Wales to enjoy afternoon tea with Tanith’s family at the historic Plas Llanelly House in Llanelli, Wales.
Lud’s Church
Hidden away in the Peak District, Lud’s Church is unlike anywhere we have visited before. It cost us barely anything and we had a brilliant day exploring.
Shugborough Hall
Set amongst 900 acres of Staffordshire parkland, Shugborough Hall is an impressive manor house filled with historic treasures and surrounded by stunning gardens.
Discovery Cove
While on holiday in Florida, we spent an incredible day at Discovery Cove. All we can say is wow! If you are looking to spend a relax day in paradise, this is it.
Tatton Park Food Festival
Food, drink, and live music set amongst the grounds of a Cheshire country manor house, what’s not to like? See what we ate, drunk, and bought here.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure were full of epic thrills and amazing things to see and do. We spent so much time here during our trip to Florida!
Red Panda Experience
We headed down to Manor Wildlife Park in South Wales for Tanith’s red panda experience. A brilliant up-close encounter with this super-cute animal.
Little Moreton Hall
Little Moreton Hall is a Tudor-period, black and white manor house near Congleton in Cheshire. Read all about our weekend trip to this National Trust location.
Places to Eat in Prague
We decided that just one post about Prague wouldn’t do it justice. So this time we wrote about the places we ate in Prague and its famous beers.
A Weekend in Prague
An amazing city full of beautiful things to see, Prague far exceeded our expectations. Read all about how the City of a Hundred Spires stole our hearts.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
We had a magical day going behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films. This is the perfect day out for anyone who has enjoyed the Harry Potter movie franchise.
A Weekend in Porto
We took an incredible city break in Porto for Ben’s birthday weekend. Safe to say that we were impressed. Read about our visit to this Portuguese paradise.
Hoar Cross Hall – Spa Day
What to do at the Weekend: Spa Day at the fabulous Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire. On a rare weekend apart, Tanith visited Hoar Cross on a family girls’ day. Read her review >>
Our Visit to Chester Zoo
It’s definitely one of the best places to see animals in the UK – Chester zoo is a brilliant zoo with a huge variety of species and interactive enclosures.
The Monsal Trail
Take a trip through the Derbyshire countryside with this gem of a hiking trail near the picturesque town of Bakewell. This is a great way to spend a spare weekend.
Quarry Bank Mill
Tanith was at the spa, so Ben was flying solo. He visited Quarry Bank Mill near the village of Styal in Cheshire. Read about his experience of the mill and his ghostly encounter.
Biddulph Grange Garden
This is a bit of a hidden gem National Trust site on the border between Staffordshire and Cheshire. Read all about our visit to Biddulph Grange.
Visit to York
When our original plans to visit Copenhagen took a dive between Christmas and New Year, it was York to the rescue. Read all about our post-Christmas trip up north to York.
Red Panda Experiences
Since our red panda article, we’ve been asked by people about red panda experiences. That’s why we made a list of 5 places you can do a red panda experience in the UK.
