NOWHERE is far from anywhere else on the Isle of Wight, so it’s an easy job to see plenty in a short time. I spent a few mid-March days on the island, my first visit for many years, and quickly understood why it has so many people singing its praises. Its natural beauty is evident … Continue reading
WELLS, reckoned to be England’s smallest city, was my destination for a brief escape last month. I had only vague memories of a fleeting visit 20 years ago so it was good on this occasion to have time to explore at a more leisurely pace. And I was impressed. It helped, no doubt, that the … Continue reading
IF you’re a lover of England’s south-west peninsular but find the lure of Cornwall is overwhelmed by the crush of holidaymakers, let me offer you a seductive alternative. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, in the south-west corner of Wales, offers much of the charm and atmosphere of Cornwall yet with a unique character all its … Continue reading