There are dozens of reasons to visit Cambridge, one of the UK’s oldest and most historic cities. Home to one of our most famous universities, Cambridge is a marvel of architecture, arts, and literature. And with all of that come a host of must-visit Cambridge bookshops. The bookshops of Cambridge are some of the most …
In 2012 Norwich was crowned England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. It was the second city in the UK to be given the title after Edinburgh was named the first City of Literature in 2004. This should mean there’s little surprise in knowing that there are a lot of great little bookshops in Norwich. Today …
‘Heathcliff, make the world stop right here. Make everything stop and stand still and never move again. Make the moors never change and you and I never change.’ Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights As you step into Haworth village in West Yorkshire, it wouldn’t take much convincing to believe these words written so long ago had …
The UK is a country that celebrates its tattoo artists. Having tattoos as a millennial is so much the norm that it’s almost stranger to not have any at this point. This means that the UK is flooded with some of the best tattoo artists working in the business right now. Tattoo-lovers travel from the …
Spending your UK vacation in a slew of quaint British towns is definitely a memorable experience. In fact, it’s the experience of a lifetime for anyone coming from outside the UK, especially when considering the history, architecture, and traditional culture at your fingertips. Indulging in the local culture is something you will cherish. Oxford is one such …
After having called Oxford my home for almost three years, I can say with confidence that it is one of the prettiest cities I have ever visited and lived in. Even though it isn’t the biggest, the city of dreaming spires can never bore you. It is rich in cultural wonders, as well as astonishing …
Yorkshire, infamously referred to by its inhabitants as ‘God’s Own County’, has been inspiring writers and poets for generations. What makes Yorkshire so special is undoubtedly its natural landscape. Windswept moors, dramatic coastal cliffs and rolling country fields, are just a selection of Yorkshire’s natural beauty on offer. And many of these places of natural …
Short for glamorous camping, glamping is one of the best ways of immersing yourself in nature without sacrificing your home comforts. It’s similar to traditional camping in many ways, but you don’t need to worry about cramping into small tents or sleeping on the – more than uncomfortable – ground. Instead, you can get a …
Where else but London can you find such a marvellous selection of eclectic, unique, and utterly special bookshops? These beautiful London independent bookshops exist as champions of feminism, LGBTQ rights and values, left-wing politics and ideals, and celebrations of the written word in all its strength and beauty. Each of these thirteen bookshops has something …
Bristol is known as the hipster city of Britain for a very good reason: its enormous and eccentric arts and culture scene. The Bristol bookshops are unique and varied; Bristol street art is famous across the UK (Banksy started here, after all). Then there’s the Bristol theatre scene and all the fantastic talks and lectures …
