Creative, diverse, and a city since 2000, Wolverhampton is ready to surprise visitors today. Wool, coal, steel, engineering have all powered Wolverhampton through the centuries. The railways arrived in 1837, the Art Gallery opened in 1884 and the theatre ten years later. Sprawling between the Birmingham conurbation and the Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside, the city's network of buses could carry you to a half-timbered manor house with a world-class art collection or a ‘Capability’...| Good Journey
Like many country houses Adlington had a purpose during wartime. However, the cost of upkeep meant it had to open its doors to the public afterwards. In August 1942, Adlington Hall the historic home of the Leghs, had been in the possession of the family since 1352, when they first acquired it in the reign of … Continue reading ADLINGTON HALL→| HOUSE AND HERITAGE
2025 is the 250th birthday of Jane Austen. There are many different festivals, events and activities taking place across the UK to mark the anniversary. Many of the places where Austen lived and worked are now accessible by public transport. Take a trip to Pemberley, follow in her footsteps in Bath, and look at her famous portrait in London. Plan your car-free Jane Austen adventures with us.| Good Journey