While many art lovers dream of visiting the iconic lily ponds at Giverny, there are plenty of other easily reachable locations that will enable you to extend your trip into a kind of Monet pilgrimage, along the rugged Alabaster Coast, through the medieval streets of Rouen and the bustling port and elegant beaches of his childhood home, Le Havre. This itinerary connects the dots between his most famous masterpieces and the real world landscapes that inspired them, from Étretat

If you are heading to Rouen for the Joan of Arc festival next week or simply have an interest in her incredible story, there are several key sites you shouldn't miss. With her commemorative day falling on May 10th this year (the second Sunday in May) and the city’s major festival taking place between May 14th and 16th, it is an ideal time to visit. This self-guided walk around the essential sites in Rouen's city centre focuses on Joan's final months, covering her famous tri

Step into the beautifully bleak, remote setting of Wuthering Heights on this classic Haworth walk. This route offers some of the most atmospheric views in the Pennines and follows the very paths the Brontë sisters trod as they dreamt up their literary masterpieces. We walked this route in April 2026 and it's a lovely half day, leaving plenty of time to explore the rest of Haworth's highlights, including the Brontë Parsonage Museum, St Michael & All Angels Church and the delig

If you are planning an English day trip, Lincoln offers a perfect blend of heritage and character. We recently spent a day exploring its medieval streets, one of the finest cathedrals in the country, and a castle containing an eerie Victorian prison museum. From ancient Roman ruins to the calf-straining climb of Steep Hill, here is our guide to the top things to do with one day in Lincoln.