King of Stately Homes: A Visit to Chatsworth – A Photo Tour – Chatsworth...
Chatsworth has been a work in progress for the last ten years. A survey at the beginning of the century found that Chatsworth was in urgent need of repairs and renovations to preserve the house for...
View ArticleTravel News: Longleat Opens New £1.5 Million Restaurant
We’re regular visitors to Longleat and we were just there this past January to see their lights festival (which is bloody brilliant by the way). While we visited, we were quite hungry but didn’t fancy...
View ArticleExploring Milton Abbas, Dorset – One of the First Planned Communities in...
Editor’s Note: This article on Milton Abbas originally appeared in Issue #6 of the Anglotopia Print Magazine in 2017. Support great long-form writing about British Culture, History, and Travel by...
View ArticleKipling’s Rest: A Visit to Bateman’s –‘A Good and Peaceable Place’– The...
When I visited the home of Rudyard Kipling, Bateman’s, it was serendipitous. I’d had a busy day exploring Kent and my itinerary took less time than I’d allocated. Mostly because it was raining on and...
View ArticleTravel Alert: Buckingham Palace Summer Opening Exhibition Announced
The Royal Collection Trust has announced their big exhibition for this summer to coincide with the annual opening of Buckingham Palace (which is only opened to the public for 2 months in the summer...
View ArticleTop 10 Britain: Top Ten Things to See and Do in the Lake District
Lake District National Park is not only the most beautiful place in the North; it’s most likely the most beautiful local in the entire United Kingdom. Tall peaks are juxtaposed with smooth waters that...
View ArticleTravel Alert: Plans Finally Approved for Weekend Coronation Street Set Tours
The British TV fan community was devastated a few years ago when tours of the Coronation Street set were stopped after they moved to the new location in Salford Quays. Plans have since been tangled up...
View ArticleTour Alert: Harry Potter Studio Tour Launching New Exhibition Dedicated to...
The Harry Potter Studio Tour has become quite adept at developing new exhibitions to keep the attraction fresh and relevant so many years after the films finished. Starting at the end of this month,...
View ArticleLegendary Britain: Top Ten Magical and Mystical Sites in Britain
People don’t seem to believe in magic nowadays. Personally, I blame science for dispelling lots of notions that we had about the universe such as dragons, wizards, fairies, and the like. But at any...
View ArticleWhat’s On in 2019: Blenheim Palace Unveils 2019 Events To Look Forward To
Blenheim Palace is one of our most favorite places in Britain and we highly recommend a visit. They recently sent us a summary of their upcoming events for 2019 – some of these are definitely planning...
View ArticleExploring the Longleat Festival of Lights in Wiltshire
For the last few years, Longleat’s premiere winter attraction has been a beautiful festival of lights on the ground surrounding the classic stately home. It takes them all year to prepare and it’s...
View ArticleGuest Blog: Great Holiday Markets of the National Trust
Traveling to the UK this holiday season? Be sure to visit a holiday market during your trip! Here are some National Trust homes hosting markets this year: England Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire Now until...
View ArticleTop Ten Places To See In Bristol, England
Nestled along the banks of the River Avon, Bristol is a vibrant city bursting with history, culture, and creativity. From its iconic landmarks to its lively waterfront, there’s no shortage of things to...
View Article10 Interesting Facts about the Eden Project in Cornwall
The Eden Project is a world-famous attraction located in Cornwall, UK. It is a vast botanical garden and environmental education center, built in a disused clay pit. The project was initiated by Tim...
View ArticleUK Trip Planning: A Month-by-Month Weather Forecast Guide Across the United...
The United Kingdom’s weather is famous for its variability, with conditions often changing rapidly, even within a single day. While London’s climate might be the most well-known to tourists, each...
View ArticleAnglotopia Podcast: Episode 33: Driving in the UK – An American’s Survival...
This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we discuss the unique experiences and challenges faced by American drivers navigating the roads of the UK. We share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights...
View ArticleAnglotopia Podcast: Episode 34: How a Sir Christopher Wren Church Ended Up in...
As part of our ongoing series of special podcasts about Winston Churchill in the build-up to the International Churchill Conference in October, this week we interview Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and...
View ArticleAnglotopia Podcast: Episode 35 – Comedy in Space – How Red Dwarf Became a...
This week on the Anglotopia Podcast, we interview author and podcaster Tom Salinsky and explore his new book Red Dwarf: Discovering the TV Series, a deep dive into the beloved British sci-fi sitcom Red...
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