Ukelele Jam Sessions, London, England
Ukelele Jam Sessions in the Pub Uke madness is sweeping England. They play Nirvana, they play The Beach Boys. Most importantly, they play together and you can join in too, at The Royal George pub (or just listen). Ukelele Wednesdays may not be around forever, but start the search here: http://www.theroyalgeorgewc2.co.uk/ Image: Courtesy The Royal […]
Family Camping Heaven, Henley-On-Thames, England
Family Camping Heaven Swimming pool, play area, baby-change cubicles – check. Hairdriers, laundry and wi-fi, check. There’s also a BBQ hire service and a rather low price – plunging in the off-season. The Swiss Farm Touring and Camping extravaganza can be found at swissfarmcamping. Image: Courtesy Swiss Farm Touring and Camping
Biba and Barbie Museum, Shropshire, England
The Biba and Barbie Museum At last, a museum for chicks! It’s called The Land of Lost Content. Stella Mitchell has stuffed her museum with 20th century memorabilia with space hoppers, Barbies, and gorgeous Biba fashion from the days when Barbara Hulanicki ruled London. There are nostalgia evenings with olde school food and music on […]
Hats Museum, Cheshire, England
The Ultimate Hats Museum Hats galore! Including crowns! This is every little girl’s ultimate museum and we know quite a few fashionistas who rave about this place too. It’s the Hat Works Museum of hatting in Wellington Mill, Cheshire. Visit hatworks Image: Courtesy of Stockport Council
Nick Drake Memorial, Warwickshire
Nick Drake Memorial If you love Nick Drake then you’ll want to come to the annual recital of his music, in memory of him and his world. Go to Tanworth-in-Arden – his grave is in the local church, and the exact date of each service, each year, can be found online at here.
Cinema under the Stars, Exeter, England
Cinema under the Stars Good old Brit weather permitting, you can watch films on beaches, in car parks and in stately home gardens thanks to the Skylight Cinema. For more visit skylightcinema. Image: Courtesy of Skylight Cinema
Glamping in Tekirova, Turkey
Glamping in Turkey Expect a private beach (one kilometre long) at Sundance and fruit from the garden. Choose from bungalows or treehouses with mosquito nets. Yoga and riding classes too. The nearest airport is Antalya. Chiconomical prices. Visit Sundance Nature Village online at sundancecamp. Image: Courtesy of Sundance Camp
Luxury Camping in Corsica, France
Luxury Camping in France Expect a short walk to a very long (four kilometre) sandy beach and some brilliant local restaurants and cafes at De La Plage. There’s a pizza oven on this glampsite too. A tiny six euros per person, plus around three euros for your tent. Fly to Calvi, and go from there. […]
Beach front Eco Fisherman’s Cottage, Lanzarote, Spain
Take Four Friends…. Take up to four friends to the Eco Fisherman’s Cottage right on the beach at Arrieta. Big beds, great local shops, and some outdoor showers for warm weather. Visit lanzaroteretreats. Image: Courtesy of Lanzarote Retreats
Private Beach Cabin, Elba Island, Italy
Take Four Friends… Take up to four friends to your own private cabin on Elba Island. Organic food and wine. Private beach access. White cliffs. See-through blue water. If you want to do it on a budget you can camp in the grounds. Visit bioelba. Image: Courtesy of BioElba
Indie Cinema, South Hampton, England
Indie Cinema Bliss The Harbour Lights Picturehouse is on the waterfront, blessed by film festivals, and loved by the BBC legend Mark Kermode, film reviewer extraordinaire. You never know who you’ll see in the audience. For listings visit picturehouses uk Image: Courtesy of Picturehouse
Chiconomical Hostel Heaven, Canterbury, England
This was a finalist in the Hoscars (the Hostel Oscars) and from sixteen squid a night, this Canterbury legend is well worth a look. The magic word is ensuite single room. Book well, well ahead. The website is at kipps-hostel