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St Michael’s Mount is a small tidal island located in Cornwall, sitting about 500 meters off the coast near the town of Marazion. The island is best known for its old castle, gardens, and legends. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall. Getting to the Island The way you get […] The post St Michael’s Mount appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
Cornwall has been attracting visitors for centuries, due to its fine climate (for England), plentiful beaches and pretty fishing villages. It’s a place of smugglers coves, surfy beaches and fine seafood. Here, then, are ten places to sample the best that Cornwall has to offer: Porthcurno Beach Porthcurno Beach is a piece of paradise with […] The post Cornwall: What To See & Do appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
Castle Drogo, located in Devon, UK, was built by Julius Drewe, a wealthy businessman and founder of the Home and Colonial Stores. It was designed by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and constructed between 1911 and 1930. Itis notable for being the last castle built in England, blending traditional medieval styles with modern elements […] The post Castle Drogo | The Last Castle Built In England appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
Most of have an idea of what a castle should look like. stone walls, a keep, turrets, a moat perhaps. And it should be several hundred years old. Well there are some structures in Britain that are deemed castles which don’t really conform to this traditional view. And some of these are the focus of […] The post Britain’s Most Unusual Castles appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
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Our regular feature ‘Great Figures From British History’ has profiled many people you’ve probably heard of: Shakespeare, Isombard Kingdom Brunel and Charles Darwin for example. Well this month we’ve chosen someone almost cetainly unknown to you – but we think that should change. Major Walter Clopton Wingfield was not only a wonderful character but also, […] The post Major Walter Clopton Wingfield | Inventor Of Lawn Tennis appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
How many of the following 20 questions about the Wimbledon tennis tournament can you get right (answers below). Scroll down for answers Quiz Answers: 1.1877; 2. Church Road, Wimbledon, London; 3.It is the third Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar year; 4.Grass; 5.Roger Federer (8 titles); 6. The Venus Rosewater Dish; 7. Andy Murray; […] The post Wimbledon Tennis Quiz appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
Wimbledon is not just about tennis—it’s a vibrant neighbourhood with a thriving social and cultural scene. The suburb is in West London, one of several leafy suburbs such as Kingston, Richmond popular with middle class families who commute to jobs in London. It’s therefore a comfortably off sort of place which, due to its proximity […] The post Explore Wimbledon, London | More Than Just The Tennis appeared first on EnglandExplore.| EnglandExplore
The Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Championship is one of main sporting and social events of the English Summer. For two weeks in July the finest players on the planet battle it out at the All England club in a leafy West London suburb in what most would say was the premier tennis event in […]| EnglandExplore
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English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
English history is full of fine deeds, great leaders, bloody battles and massive personalities.It’s also a major drawcard for visits to England. So we thought we’d highlight some of the posts for those interested in this aspect to English life. So what do we cover?| EnglandExplore
Wales is renowned for its magnificent castles. While Edward I’s grand castles like Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech are well- known symbols of conquest by the English, Wales also boasts a collection of native Welsh castles built by its own princes. These fortifications reflect a distinct architectural style, with rugged stonework and strategic placements that now […]| EnglandExplore
Like all of the world’s great metropolises, London is made up of dozens of districts and ‘villages’ that merged over the centuries to become the huge city we know today. But each area has retained its own identity and, as you head just a few stops on the Underground to West London, you’ll find the […]| EnglandExplore
Here’s the recipe for perfect pancakes, mixing the traditional ingredients – milk, flour and sugar – with a couple of modern flourishes (backing powder and vanilla extract). We’ve also included some variations if you want to further enliven your Pancake Day experience. Ingredients 3 large eggs3/4 cup whole milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup white sugar1/4 […]| EnglandExplore
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day is it is more commonly known now, has a long history. The 40 days before Easter Sunday, the period of Lent, was marked by abstaining from many common foods such as fats, eggs, flour and milk (this mirrored the 40 days of John the Baptist’s desert fast in the bible). […]| EnglandExplore
