From gritty mill towns to wild moorlands and secluded coves, Yorkshire is England’s best-kept secret. Drystone walls climb the hills as they have always done. Those wonderful limestone walls tha…
Exploring Britain’s Lake District
Touring Britain’s Lake District transports you to a serene world of undulating fells, mystical tarns and oak woodlands. And then there are the 16 lakes that add the fairytale overlay that have inspire…
Exploring Northumberland’s castles
Medieval Northumberland used to be a dangerous place to be. Today, you can plunge back into medieval times through historical reenactments and a liberal dose of your own imagination. The year is 1346…
Exploring the ancient city of York
As King George VI once said, “The history of York is the history of England.” It’s certainly easy to agree with him as you stroll atop the city’s 4.5-kilometres of 13th-century…
Five fabulous English seaside towns
England has its fair share of wonderful coastal scenery and unspoilt beaches, but for that quintessential summer day outing, a visit to one of its traditional seaside towns is a must. Here are five mu…
British film and TV buffs rejoice
If you’re a movie buff or a fan of British TV classics, Back-Roads Touring has some special small group tours that will take you right to the heart of famous and very familiar places. From the cult cl…
Stay at one of these UK castle or manors
Admired for their stately appearance and grand country style, the castles and manors of the UK bring a fairytale-like quality to any holiday in Britain. But why just view these tower embellished fortr…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing the best in garden design and boasting stunning disp…
Ireland’s Star Wars island
One of the heroes of the last two Star Wars franchise – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi – will not be an actor nor actress, but a rocky outcrop off the coast of Ireland that’s home to …
Britain’s great storytellers
Britain has a rich literary history as the place where some of the world’s most-loved characters were created and celebrated prose was written. Over the centuries, great poets and authors penned…