22 May
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20 May
14 Powerful Facts About St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is a grand Anglican cathedral and one of the most famous landmarks and popular tourist attractions in London. Read on to learn 14 fun facts about St Paul’s Cathedral. 1. People have worshipped here for centuries! There has been a place of worship on the site of St Paul’s Cathedral in Ludgate …
5 May
16 Cheesy Facts About Cheddar Gorge
If you’ve ever visited Somerset before, then there’s a good chance you may have taken a trip down to Cheddar Gorge. The Gorge is very famous for many reasons – not only for its spectacular landscape, but also for its connections with cheese! Cheddar cheese – of course – gets its name from the area. …
10 Apr
12 Superb Facts About Salisbury Cathedral
When it comes to buildings that need to be on your bucket list, this is one that’s should be at the top. Forget the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, and turn your attention to a building that was built centuries earlier. Now sit back and enjoy these fun facts about Salisbury Cathedral! 1. …
7 Apr
11 Fun Facts About Stonehenge
From the Giant’s Causeway to the Pyramids, mysterious places have survived hundreds, if not thousands of years, all around the world; and despite its less than appealing motorway-adjacent location, Stonehenge is nothing if not an unsolved enigma, not least because experts are still unable to understand why it was built! With some historical groups of …
5 Apr
12 Sensational Facts About Scotland
Scotland is more than just the land of tartan, pipe music and porridge! Scottish heritage is rich, interesting and varied – and there’s likely to be plenty of facts you may not know. Therefore, allow us to share a stack of fun facts about Scotland for you… 1. Glasgow or Edinburgh? Scotland’s capital city is …
3 Apr
17 Wild And Wonderful Facts About Wales
Wales is a country with a proud, rich heritage. However, it’s famous for more than just dragons, leeks and rugby! Even if you’ve holidayed in Wales hundreds of times, we think there’s still a few fun facts about Wales that’ll surprise you. Here’s the pick of the crop! 1. Wales has a healthy population. In …
2 Apr
15 Wonderful Facts About The Isle Of Wight
There’s something a bit mysterious about the Isle of Wight – at least, to anyone who’s never been there! Just off the Southern mainland from England, it’s a popular holiday destination and community with incredible history behind it. But what are some truly fun facts about the Isle of Wight? Let’s take a look. 1. …
2 Apr
14 Fantastic Facts About The New Forest
The New Forest National Park in Hampshire, is an area with a fascinating history. It was created by the Norman King, William the Conqueror in 1079 and remains one of the largest and most popular tracts of unenclosed land in England. Thinking of visiting this green and pleasant district for this years staycation? Here’s some …
30 Mar
13 Notable Facts About The Royal Navy
They do top secret work all over the world, keep us safe deep beneath the surface of the ocean, and meet danger head on, and yet how much do you really know about them? Your search is finally over – here’s some fun facts about the Royal Navy… 1. The Navy is the oldest force. …
22 Mar
11 Fun Facts About London Heathrow Airport
Want to increase your knowledge of the UK aviation scene? Here’s 11 fun facts about London Heathrow Airport… 1. London Heathrow Airport’s humble beginnings Heathrow started life in 1930 as a single grass runway. 2. London Heathrow Airport employs more people than you might imagine Based in West London, near Hounslow, Heathrow airport employs a staggering 76,000 people – that’s …
21 Mar
15 Thrilling Facts About The River Thames
Is there a more iconic British river than the Thames? It runs through the heart of London, and what’s more, it plays a part in one of our most iconic backdrops. But how much do you actually know about the River Thames? Hop on a barge and set sail for a voyage of factual discovery…. …
20 Mar
18 Towering Facts About The Shard
If you’ve ever been to London before, it’s likely you’ve seen The Shard! Even if you don’t know what goes on inside, you’ll spot it on the skyline for miles around. Here’s a stack of fun facts about The Shard, one of Europe’s tallest buildings… 1. The Shard is Tower’s Bridge next door neighbour The …
20 Feb
12 Fast Spinning Facts About The London Eye
The London Eye might not be one of the longest-standing landmarks of the UK capital, but it’s still one of the most recognisable! How much do you know about London’s colossal wheel? Before you book yourself in for a ride, take in a few of the following fun facts about The London Eye to familiarise yourself. It’s …
28 Jan