We all love summer, but every year it brings with it a dilemma. We want to be able to get outside and make the most of the sunshine, however, London…
London is one of the greatest cities in the world. With the enormous amount of commerce and tourism moving in and out of the city, it comes as no surprise that it’s also one of the most well-connected capitals, too. Even so, the breadth of different locations that you can get to quickly from the city may still astonish you.…
It used to be that music festivals were smelly, rainy affairs out in the middle of nowhere. The only reason any of us went was, well, the fact that the very best bands in the world played there. These days, however, you can get the same amazing musical experiences in the heart of the city, only a few short tube…
Any trip through the UK is like going on your own personal heritage tour. If you pay attention to the sights and sounds around you, you’re likely to stumble across…
Take a look at our top five UK Game of Thrones filming locations . And, as always, keep an eye out for dragons on the horizon.
We hope you’re feeling fit. In case you’ve missed out on all the hype, the Virgin Money London Marathon is just around the corner on the 28th of April. This fantastic event is one we look forward to every year. It’s a great reminder to us all that being physical is a big part of being human, and that pushing…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – or UNESCO as most people know it – is dedicated to protecting the world’s cultural heritage to foster education and peace…
Even though Christmas is right around the corner, it’s very rare that we get snow before January or February in the UK. However, a white Christmas isn’t unheard of in the UK, and there’s nothing that makes you feel more Christmassy than a blanket of fresh powder dusting the fields of London’s beautiful parks. If we get snow this year,…
Wherever there’s a rock, there’s climbing – the true climber’s adage. And there’s definitely a lot of rocks in the UK. From the beautiful limestone and sandstones of the south coast to the complex igneous formations of Scotland, the UK is a geological smorgasbord and rock climbing in the UK is one of its best-loved adventure sports. If you’re visiting…
Here’s a post we’ve thought long and hard about. After years creating tours for visitors at Evan Evans, we’ve come to realise that there are some experiences that you simply…
The UK is full of wildlife. London, however, isn’t somewhere usually associated with the animal kingdom. Aside from the odd fox, or the birds down at the Wetlands Center, you aren’t likely to see a whole lot of fauna in the city centre. That is unless you pay a visit to London Zoo. ZSL London Zoo is one of our…
Religion has played an enormous role in shaping the cultural history of the UK. It has left its mark, not just on the hearts and minds of the peoples of Britain, but on the landscapes and cityscapes that we inhabit. From towering Gothic cathedrals to the beautiful simplicity of standing hillside stones, sacred sites in the UK make some of…