Discovering Durham – an introduction

We have all done it.  How many times have you been somewhere and said afterwards “I’d love to come back here again”, but then never actually got round to doing it. Or it has taken an absolute age for whatever reason to fulfil that promise.

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Luminate 2023 – 5 great reasons, 8 magical venues

As Autumn is officially upon us, anticipation is building for the return of Luminate this winter.

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From the birthplace to the home of rugby

Call it fate or the gods of rugby looking down on me, maybe it was even a calling.

No sooner had plans been made and booked for my recent visit and guided tour of Rugby School, the birthplace of rugby football, and exploring the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum than I receive an invitation.  A special one too.

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The hidden corner of rugby in Rugby that’s home to a world-famous team’s historic archives

As I have already seen with my recent guided tour of Rugby School, its status as the birthplace of rugby where William Webb Ellis first caught the ball and ran with it to create the sport we know today is world-renowned and famous.

However Rugby also has another home to a rather special collection of rugby history and memorabilia, including unbeknown to many, the archives of a world-famous nomadic rugby team and sporting entity.

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Where it all started – exploring a scene of worldwide sporting significance 200 years on and all on my own doorstep

Whether you are a fan, player or follower of the sport, it cannot have escaped your attention that this year is something of a big year in the world of rugby. 

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Last chance to visit historic Holdenby House in 2023 this bank holiday weekend.

The iconic Holdenby House in Northamptonshire is set to open its doors to the public one last time for this year during this upcoming bank holiday weekend.

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World’s first LEGOLAND® Adventure Golf set to swing into action 

THE LEGOLAND WINDSOR RESORT REVEALS THE FIRST-LOOK IMAGES OF THE WORLD’S FIRST LEGO® THEMED INDOOR GOLF COURSE.

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Spectacular explosive night at Stanford Hall’s Firework Champions

If you thought fireworks were just for Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve, wedding days and other special occasions, think again.

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Review: Sunday lunch at Stonebridge

For one reason or another, it’s been a while since I have enjoyed a proper Sunday lunch out and believe me when I say this was worth waiting for.

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Unique experience of Timisien set to visit Compton Verney

Evocatively described as “somewhere between a womb and a cathedral” Nottingham-based Architects of Air have been creating and installing luminaria in over 40 countries around the world for over 30 years. And next month their latest – Timisien – is coming to the award-winning art gallery and park of Compton Verney in South Warwickshire.

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